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THIRSTY MOOSE has new owners - Jim & Sharlene!
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THIRSTY MOOSE NOW HAS
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CHILDWOLD SNOPACKER TRAILS!!!
3/13/20: TRAILS CLOSE 3/16!
If you are going to ride, better do it quick!
DEC is closing trails in Region 6 (St. Lawrence Co.). ALL gates will be closed & locked on Monday 3/16.
3/12/20: spring conditions
It's not over yet - but - it's not good.
The trail from the Boy Scout Rd. to Thirsty Moose
is CLOSED & GATES ARE LOCKED.
The trail from Stove Pipe Rd. to Thirsty Moose
is poor.
3/6/20: GOOD
Groomer is getting out & trails are in good shape!
There is OPEN WATER on the Carriage Rd. - S79
and the Alcan - S88. BEWARE!!!
Get out & ride!
3/5/20: GOOD
Groomer got some maintenance & repairs during the warm up & rain. We still have snow & groomers will be getting out. ***Rider reports that a truck with a plow was at Junction 2 & heading towards Horseshoe Lake. Logging is supposed to be completed & we were given the OK to open trail. BEWARE!***
Spring conditions are very near - get out & ride!
3/2/20: GOOD & BAD
Good: We received about 2 feet of new snow on 2/28 & groomers were out day & night.
Good: Logging operations are complete & Horseshoe Lake Trail, from Junction 2 to the Lake is OPEN! Big thumbs up to Groomers Phil & Jim N. for opening up the blockades/snow mounds on the trail. The reroute is still open - but not groomed.
Bad: Trail to Horseshoe Lake is open, but only 1/2 the trail is groomed, because...
BAD: IT'S RAINING.
THINK COLD & SNOW!!!
2/27/20: & it's winter again!
First it rained hard & then we got about 6 + inches new snow & it's still snowing! We also have high winds. If you go out - beware of downed branches/debris in trail until the groomers get out.
2/26/20: Spring conditions
This week we've had warm temps & some rain, but...we have a blizzard & cold temps coming for the weekend! 6 - 12 inches new snow expected.
THINK COLD & SNOW!
2/20/20: AWESOME!
Groomers are out & trails are in great shape!
2/15/20: AWESOME!
C7 rails from hell groomed from Horseshoe Lake to Sabattis 2/14/20!
Lots of events happening today & there will lots of riders out there - ride safe!
2/13/20: GREAT!
Groomer will be rolling days & nights!
Going to get some snow & temps for Friday are cold! Lots of winter festivities this weekend @ Thisty Moose, Sevey's Point, Cranberry Lake & Star Lake. Get out & ride!
2/10/17: GREAT!
All trails groomed today! To the Thirsty Moose, Sevey's Point, John Deere, Carriage Road, Northridge, Gull Pond to Piercefield sign!
THINK COLD & SNOW!
2/7/20 - STILL SNOWING!
C7 - RAILS FROM HELL will be groomed very early Saturday morning from Horseshoe Lake to Sabattis
2/7/20: IT'S SNOWING!!!
We received some rain/ice & snow predictions for today is 8 - 12 + inches new snow! Big thumbs up to Mother Nature for showing up to the party! Groomers will be going out day & night - watch for them!
THINK SNOW!
2/3/20: GOOD!!!
Groomer is fixed & out day & night.
Trails are in great shape!
THINK COLD & SNOW!!!
1/27/20: NEED SNOW
After the warm up & some rain, we received about
6 inches new snow. The Groomer needs a repair & won't be going until at least Wednesday.
If you ride - beware there may be some thin spots & water/mud spots.
THINK COLD & SNOW
1/25/20: NEED SNOW
We have more warm temps & rain in the forecast & then some snow.
Groomer needs a repair & parts will be in Tuesday. Hopefully Mother Nature will get back from vacation soon.
THINK COLD & SNOW!
1/23/20: FAIR - POOR
We are expecting a little warm up & then snow in the future...it would be really nice if Mother Nature would join us for winter & snowmobiling!
If you ride - some is good & some is thin. Hopefully any water/mud is frozen up & won't return.
THINK COLD & SNOW!!!
1/22/20: FAIR-POOR
There is good, bad & ugly.
Good: trails are being groomed & are not too bad.
Bad: there are some places that are
thin, boney & may have mud/water.
Ugly: WE NEED MORE SNOW!!!
The report is the trail from Stove Pipe to Thirsty Moose trail has some water, but is passable.
1/17/20: IT'S COLD! -8*
We have cold & some snow. The groomer will be going out to check trails for debris & pan. Currently have about 8 inches of snow - we need more snow. If you go out - beware some trails will have less snow & there may be ice & rocks. We don't recommend taking the reroute trail to Horseshoe Lake.
We are supposed to get more snow this weekend & groomers will be out - watch for them &
THINK SNOW!
1/16/20: IT'S SNOWING!
Got about 7 inches new snow & still snowing!
Don't want to be greedy - but...
we need more snow to get the groomers out.
If you get out - beware & use caution in and around Junction 17 (Mt. Arab-Carriage Rd.),
as there is emergency culvert repair going on & logs on road shoulder.
1/10/20: UUGGHH!!
We got some snow, things were looking good & the groomer got out yesterday & the trail from Sevey's Point to Thirsty Moose is open.
The weather forecast & Mother Nature are not cooperating - we are expecting rain, ice, wind & really warm temps up to 50*.
PRETTY PLEASE THINK COLD & SNOW!!!
1/7/2020: CLOSED
Trails need more snow!!!
The groomer has been serviced
& has new tracks and is ready to go!
THINK COLD & SNOW!!!
1/2/2020: CLOSED
We've had warm temps, rain, ice, wind & got about 6 inches of snow. The trail/groomer teams will be out inspecting trails for debris/downfalls.
WE NEED SNOW!
12/30/19: CLOSED
Trails are currently closed.
We have received rain, wind & ice.
WE NEED SNOW!!! THINK COLD & SNOW!!!
12/19/19: POOR
Trails are not open yet! We have about 6 inches fluffy snow over ice. Work crews are getting out this week to be sure all gates are open & blow downs are removed. THINK SNOW!
11/14/19: TRAILS CLOSED!
We have had some snow & cold - but - trails are not opened until after hunting season ends 12/15/19.
However, if you are looking to get out on the trails early, we need volunteers to help out with trail work, signing & brush clearing,
for the next few weeks.
Work details are primarily done on weekends & if you can donate some time, please call President Craig Harris 518-858-8676 or
Vice President Mark Fidler 315-380-1929.
Thank you for your support!