Newcomb
Spring fling! Update 3/20/17
After Thursday’s deep powder fest, I was on the shelf last weekend. So, I took an after-work spin up to Newcomb. The local Indian Lake village trails were groomed today. Most of the trails weren’t perfectly flat, but the weekend bumps were sufficiently ironed out for enjoyable riding. The exposed areas and heavily worn corners were […]
Short afternoon die-hard run: Update 2/27/17
After work, I had a bit of time to spare so I took a late afternoon & early evening stroll. In the shady woods, the snow pack is still 12-18 inches. The exposed areas and southerly facing hillside hold much less. With temperatures rising to into the lower-40s this afternoon, we switched back from winter […]
Indian Lake Snowarriors Ride 2/22/17
Today was the Indian Lake Snowarriors ride to Newcomb. Eight of us met down at the end of Benton Road and set sail on S84/Blue Mountain trail. The trails were all groomed this morning which started the ride off great. Aside from the usual spring riding corner scuff, it was terrific riding all the way through […]
Indian Lake to Newcomb: Update 1/25/17
Was about to take a snowmobile ride today. Upon checking the underside of my skis, I discovered the carbide from my right ski had sheared off from behind with some decent ski wear. Maybe my desperation Jerry Savarie Road ride last April with 4 inches of snow and no base wasn’t the right call. 😉 So […]
Ride to Newcomb and toward Long Lake: Update 1/5/17
Update 1/6/17: My ride was good enough to try again after work. Trail S84/Blue Mountain trail was even better than yesterday. Indian Lake Parks and Rec filled many of the remaining water holes up and groomed snow over them. But there are a few nasty ones that need some care to get through about a […]
