snowmobiling
Groundbreaking Snowmobiling Study
Indian Lake, NY – A study conducted jointly by Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) and the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce confirms that snowmobilers contribute to Hamilton County communities by generating overnight stays at local hotels and motels, and dining in restaurants. Of the snowmobilers who completed the survey, more than one-third of them […]
Weekend Outlook: Update 12/28/17
After Tuesday’s epic ride, what can I do for an encore? NOTHING! Those kind of rides don’t grow on trees here in ilsnow land. I was at the right place at the right time. 🙂 Bill Belichick is fond of “looking forward to the next game” whether the Patriots win or lose on Sunday. So, […]
Yes, Winter! Update 12/22/17
Christmas Update Saturday’s rain didn’t do much damage with temperatures getting barely above 32*F in the afternoon. Now we’ve got 7 inches of fresh snow in Indian Lake as of 6:30pm and the lake-effect guns were crushing Moose River Plains this evening. Lake-effect snows will continue in ilsnow land right through Tuesday. I hear the […]
Back From the Dead! Update 3/15/17
Just when it appeared the snowmobiling season was lost, Tuesday’s storm dumped 2 feet of snow on Indian Lake and joined the pantheon of blockbuster March snowstorms! Also saw reports of 2 feet from Speculator and Piseco, and 30-33 inches from Eagle Bay/Inlet. For Indian Lake, this was the biggest snowfall since the legendary Valentine’s […]
Winter, finally here! Update 12/19/15
UPDATE 12/20 AM: Indian Lake ended up with 2-3 inches of snow. Get reports of about a foot in Old Forge. I suspect that Moose River Plains got amounts in between. But with lake effect fluff on no-base, it’s your call as to whether you want to try it. We have finally gotten our first true […]