Newcomb Trail
Diehard Update 3/27/18
It’s that slow death time of year in ilsnow land when the late March sun just eats away at anything exposed. But it has been rain-free and temperatures have fallen well below freezing at night, so nothing has gotten washed away. Even the lakes have remained good riding. But that will change as we get […]
Darrin Rides to Newcomb Again: Update 1/28/16
I was off work today and hadn’t ridden in almost a week. So I hit the “Newcomb Playbook” again. The Indian Lake village trails were pretty rough this morning. But S84 heading out toward Blue Mountain was actually half-way decent riding, except for those bony spots under the tall pines. The worst part was about a […]
1/27/14 Trail Report
Indian Lake & Speculator area got 3-6 inches of fresh powder last night into Monday. Strong winds blew it around considerably though. This powder doesn’t do much for base building, but at least there is more loose snow for cooling and lube. D.R.A.G. of Speculator has been doing their utmost to keep their trails in […]
Diehard vs. The Fat Lady! Update 4/12/13
4/13/13 Update: Darrin Jr and I did an ultra die-hard ride Saturday afternoon. There was just enough sleet/slush on the town trails to pick our way through to some good stuff on the back side of Lake Adirondack (where 42nd&Broadway used to go). We were only out for about an hour, but it’s not very […]
Snowmobile Diehard Conditions: Update 4/1/13
We have lost a lot of snow in the past week, but an early spring cold snap has stopped the bleeding. Although snow cover has been burnt down to 6 inches or less (with dirt spots) in many exposed roadsides, hillsides and fields, there is still 1-2+ feet of remnant snow pack in the shady […]
