ilsnow.com - Part 121
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Winter has PLENTY left in the tank: Looking beyond the Thaw, Update 1/10/13

After last winter, more than a few people are panicked about the January Thaw. As I have pounded over and over, this is NOT last winter! Cooler air is expected to seep into the North Country on Monday. The models have been on again, off again with the possibility of a modest snow event on […]

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Awesome Day of Riding! Indian Lake to Old Forge 1/8/13

Honestly, I had every intention of going to work this morning, until I woke up! That little voice in my head was telling me to ride, so I blew off work and set sail for Old Forge about 8AM. The Indian Lake Village trails were groomed and really fun to ride. I ripped up Little […]

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January Thaw: Then, where to we go from here? Update 1/6/13

After our big snow blitz to end December, we’ve been treated to some great early January riding. Now, the dreaded January Thaw is around the corner. Everyone is wondering how bad the Thaw will be and whether winter is toast. January Thaw: At the start of the week, the Thaw won’t be that strong yet. […]

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Sunday Afternoon Stroll: Indian Lake Ride 1/6/13

Darrin Jr and I wanted a do a little ride this afternoon. So did little Miss ilsnow.com, but she’s fighting a cold and had to stay home. For a Sunday afternoon, the inner village trails were not in that bad of shape. There were plenty of low, snirty shredder bumps. But that’s the stuff that […]

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Snowmobiling Conditions for 1/4/13

Snowmobiling will be in full swing this weekend! Snow pack is at least 18-30 inches everywhere. Indian Lake: Village trails, C8 out to Headquarters and Moose River Plains have been groomed with good riding reported this week. The Blue Mountain Trail and Old Stage Trail was reported to be “horribly rough” as of Thursday evening. […]

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