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Snowmobile ride, Starting at Seveys

Trucking it north got the call Monday morning. The half-inch of new snow I got in Indian Lake paled in comparison to the fresh 3-4 inches at Seveys Point awaiting me when I got there around 9:30am. It’s a longer haul to Seveys than to Horseshoe Lake. But it takes me only 15-20 minutes longer […]

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Weekend snowmobiling outlook

Early Saturday Update: Approaching 2 inches of new snow at the ilsnow storm center in Indian Lake, NY. Good for keeping slides and heat exchangers happy! Keep in mind that trails are brick hard with icy spots under the snow. Lakes are glare ice under the pow-pow, and wind will whip that snow around into […]

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One more ride! Horseshoe Lake to Star Lake

Had one more quarter in my pocket to play before Wednesday’s hurt rolls in. I had ridden into St. Lawrence County only twice this winter. If this was to be my last opportunity until next winter, I wanted to hit it! Darrin Jr and his work buddy Jim joined me for Tuesday’s ride. We met […]

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March Madness Megamiler! Tupper Lake, northward

After a frigid start, Monday was going to be a magnificent ride day! I wanted to pile on easy miles in the sun. Tupper Lake got the call. Got rolling from Washington Street parking lot shortly after 9am. Things appeared good from the get-go with a recent groom. Tupper Lake to Charlie’s Inn C7 was […]

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Oxbow Inn Snowmobiling Run. Fun in the sun!

After Thursday’s dance in the rain and wet snow, I was thrilled to see bright sun again after a fresh inch or two of snow made it look good. Picked up Darrin Jr at his abode and headed south for the day. Bear Trap Swamp was beautiful in the sun. That was the best thing […]

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