Perkins Clearing
Starter snow but not much else
We’re still weeks behind schedule for the arrival of real snowmobiling here in the central Adirondacks. But the locals are now able to slither around town on their beaters. Don’t let the pretty headline picture fool you. There are plenty of mud holes and sled-smacking rocks lurking in the woods along with early-winter blowdown. In […]
Clawing our way out of skid row
December 20, 2021 Update! Saturday’s storm brought the goods, with around a half-foot of snow mixed with some sleet throughout the central Adirondacks. As for TRYING Moose River Plains or Perkins Clearing, I can’t really recommend traveling for any real distance for a “look-see” ride. If you happen to be here anyway and you’ve got […]
Last dance…
The magic is gone! But you’ll be able to “diehard it” this weekend if you want it badly enough. Leftover snow pack has been whittled down to several inches or less over exposed areas with bare areas expanding daily. There is still upwards of 6-18 inches remaining in the woods: Some snow bowls in the […]
Diehard report
This week’s meltdown has plunged us into diehard season. There’s still some riding to be had, if you absolutely need to spin the track one more time. Precip bucket was dry Friday morning. So, at least we dodged the rain and didn’t wash everything open. Remnant snow pack is generally in the 8-16 inch range […]
Last Ohio run…
Or PROBABLY the last Ohio run of this snowmobiling season for me, barring an unforeseen white intervention. After an early morning low of 10*F, I allowed the sun to be my friend and soften things up. By 10am, I was ready to rip! From Indian Lake, I rode to the back side of Perkins Clearing […]
