Moultonborough Trails [Archive] - Winnipesaukee Forum

VitaBene

01-15-2015, 11:28 AM

GTO

01-17-2015, 05:40 PM

I received notice that our landowners have opened their sections of the trails. Our trails are now open for riding.:) Please note that we are doing very limited grooming at this time (mostly rolling and some panning). I still need to check on the Red Hill gate near the fire tower, as we do not have a key to that.

I am planning on panning the corridor from Ambrose Cove to Meredith tonight.

Cover is thin, please take it easy on the throttles so the snow lasts as long as possible!!

Regards,

John Harrington

Being new at the sport and having a couple of new machines on the trailer, we would love Togo out for a family ride, even if it's a short one. Where can we trailer to in moutonboro to begin ? We are right on the meredith/Ctr harbor line

secondcurve

01-17-2015, 06:11 PM

Being new at the sport and having a couple of new machines on the trailer, we would love Togo out for a family ride, even if it's a short one. Where can we trailer to in moutonboro to begin ? We are right on the meredith/Ctr harbor line

Resist the temptation and wait for snow. You don't want your new sleds on the trails in their current condition.

VitaBene

01-18-2015, 06:42 AM

We packed and panned most trails, but there is not enough snow to move around or process.

SAB1

01-18-2015, 07:32 PM

pcmc

01-18-2015, 07:48 PM

This winter is shaping up to be a real dud. We need a change in the jet stream to get these storms just off the coast so we get the cold side. Sometimes I wonder if owning a sled in New England is worth it.

You know when you sell the following winter will be the best ever. ;)

SAB1

01-19-2015, 04:09 AM

exactly. You know why we can't get snow this year? Cuz I bit and bought a plow in November. maybe I should return it?

upthesaukee

01-19-2015, 06:34 AM

exactly. You know why we can't get snow this year? Cuz I bit and bought a plow in November. maybe I should return it?

And then we will have record snowfall within two days of you returning it. :laugh::D:cool:

trfour

01-19-2015, 12:54 PM

This winter is shaping up to be a real dud. We need a change in the jet stream to get these storms just off the coast so we get the cold side. Sometimes I wonder if owning a sled in New England is worth it.

If not, PM me and I'll hook you up with the best snow dancer I know...

Terry
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Here She Be...

SAB1

01-19-2015, 06:12 PM

Where is that pic from?

WINNOCTURN

01-19-2015, 06:45 PM

Where is that pic from?

I am guessing MT Shaw, Castle Trail 2009?. The year we all had 4' of SNOW on our ROOFS.:):):):)

WINNOCTURN

trfour

01-19-2015, 07:18 PM

Where is that pic from?

On a ride with friends from the camp on Paugus Bay, riding across the Lake and up up and away to the main corridor trail to all points Noth, and even on up to the Saint Lawrence Seaway, on a two week ride.
I've been sledding since Years, right from here. Now, there have been winters when there was a lack of snow, but I Never considered selling any of my sleds. In my opinion, just one good winter's riding is Well worth the investment, and the memories are Priceless as well.
The word I'm looking for is ( Patience ). Isn't that what life is all about. If something is not worth waiting for, what is the sense??
The picture that I posted was taken up at Twin Mountain, and I have a great number of photos in the winter PhotoPost Gallery.
The snow is on the way...

Terry
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Here's a pic of one of my sleds at the Summit of Mount Shaw. The Ossipee's are AWESOME, and so is the Lake with all of the winter activities.

SAB1

01-20-2015, 11:40 AM

Patience. I have that. I'm a bowhunter! Patience runs thin at the end of January. No snow until February makes for a very short season. :(

trfour

01-20-2015, 12:02 PM

Patience. I have that. I'm a bowhunter! Patience runs thin at the end of January. No snow until February makes for a very short season. :(

I hear yah SAB1, but, if you actually got everything that you wanted Today, what would you do tomorrow?? :-)

Terry
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Friend's and I heading back to the Camp, on Paugus Bay...

ishoot308

01-20-2015, 12:32 PM

Patience. I have that. I'm a bowhunter! Patience runs thin at the end of January. No snow until February makes for a very short season. :(

Unfortunately some years you have to be willing to trailer if you live in Southern NH. There's great riding 2 hours North...

Dan

SAB1

01-20-2015, 12:58 PM

Unfortunately some years you have to be willing to trailer if you live in Southern NH. There's great riding 2 hours North...

Dan

Thankfully I am off to Pittsburg next Thursday! Any places with rideable trails not that far up for this weekend? Haven't seen any reports since Sunday's rain.

ishoot308

01-20-2015, 04:50 PM

Thankfully I am off to Pittsburg next Thursday! Any places with rideable trails not that far up for this weekend? Haven't seen any reports since Sunday's rain.

I hear the riding at Twin Mountain has been great!

Pittsburg should be a blast! Always loved riding up there!

Have fun!

Dan

Closetzguy

01-21-2015, 08:42 AM

It's -8 in Pittsburg today SAB1. I'm getting concerned about having the right gear for this trip! :)

SAB1

01-21-2015, 01:37 PM

I have only been there once before but both mornings we woke up to -20 degrees:laugh:

WINNOCTURN

01-21-2015, 02:45 PM

I have only been there once before but both mornings we woke up to -20 degrees:laugh:

Staying at Tall Timber

Woke up Sunday morning to -38. There were 18 of use staying there.

The bathroom of the Cabin was on pilings, Yes the water line to the toilet Froze. 10 feet away the tub hot water was still running, took a "Waste" Basket and filled the bowl with warm water and yes it would Flushed.

Several of the guys went out to start their Cars/Trucks then came right back in with the news that none of the cars would turn over let alone Start. Some of them went back out and removed the batteries, brought the in to the cabin and put the on the wood stove to thaw them out. Someone found a small battery charger in their trunk, it really did not do much.

We decide to pack all our gear away and go have breakfast.

Finally around noontime they (Tall Timer, Tom or his brother) brought the old Army truck over, must have had one heck of a Generator in it, and with in a half hour got everyone stared.

Other than that it was a great 4 days of riding.

WINNOCTURN

VitaBene

01-21-2015, 02:52 PM

Yikes George, that is cold. I would stay in bed!!

WINNOCTURN

01-21-2015, 03:02 PM

Yikes George, that is cold. I would stay in bed!!

John.

I was 30 years younger and INVINCIBLE! :devil:

pcmc

01-26-2015, 09:04 AM

exactly. You know why we can't get snow this year? Cuz I bit and bought a plow in November. maybe I should return it?

Here in CT we are bracing for a major blizzard...

SAB1, I hope you didn't sell your sled and return your plow, it's all your fault if you did. Hahaha :):):)

I hope all of you get some great riding in from this storm!

Lakegeezer

01-26-2015, 02:06 PM

The trails need snow badly, but it doesn't look like Moultonborough will get epic proportions like forecast for NY and Boston. 8-14" seems to be the consensus. We'll see...

SAB1

01-27-2015, 06:35 AM

Here in CT we are bracing for a major blizzard...

SAB1, I hope you didn't sell your sled and return your plow, it's all your fault if you did. Hahaha :):):)

I hope all of you get some great riding in from this storm!

nope! All ready to plow after this cup of coffee! Off to Pittsburg Thursday and hopefully the lake the following weekend. Hope it keeps coming!

Redsoxlover

01-27-2015, 05:35 PM

Is there a trail that has been closed getting onto Moultonborough Bay?

VitaBene

01-27-2015, 09:50 PM

Yes I justed posted this to FB as well. It is corridor 15 coming a mile or so from where the trail crosses Ambrose Cove coming from Ossipee. The section closed is just as the trail crosees Shaker Jerry Rd.

We are working on it- at a minimum we will sign a detour.

It was closed by the landowner due to irresponsible riding:(

jeffk

01-28-2015, 09:59 AM

The Intellicast forecast calls for three more snowfalls over the next 10 days. Each to deliver 3+ inches. Cumulatively that should set up some nice riding if they all deliver. If they all maxed out what is predicted it could add another 2+ feet of snow in total by Fri, Feb 6th.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. :D

VitaBene

01-28-2015, 02:28 PM

We are currently packing the dry snow with rollers. We will start grooming (processing snow) once enough riders get out. I anticipate that we will have all major trails groomed by Sat AM (I usually finish Red Hill at 0800, then stop in at the Village Kitchen to see the riders that are usually there).

I have been told that the closed section of trail will be re-opened Friday Night, so the Corridor will be back open.

The Skelley's/Suissevale side of town has seen a fair amount of riding so I intend to groom that tonight.

Please be aware that we are performing some grooming Ops during the day. The Tucker will be out tomorrow on the Corridor from Meredith to Tedeschi's and Red Hill packing snow.

We are also expecting a little more snow Friday night- happy riding!!!

John Harrington

ITD

01-28-2015, 03:01 PM

Any club rides on Saturday?

Lakegeezer

01-28-2015, 03:39 PM

The 50 miles I put on the machine today on Moultonborough trails was great. There is 8-12 inches of fresh snow. Some trails on the neck were rolled last night and are in excellent shape. Other trails hadn't been touched and were still fine. The trail from Ambrose to the Castle was good. The Castle trails to Shaw had just been packed, but there was a lot of snow up top and the packer left a lot of big piles and its tracks. I don't think it was pulling a drag. A few times, steering got interesting. Note, Watch out on the ice! There is a bigger stress crack than normal in Moultonborough Bay, running from Elkins Point into Smith Cove. I did not find a safe place to cross it. After thinking I had found a non-jutted crossing with only about 5 feet of clear ice across it, I went quickly, but the ice broke behind me. Good thing I was going 20 mph. It isn't skimming if it is ice in front of you and water behind you, right?

WINNOCTURN

01-28-2015, 06:47 PM

Here is the link to the Moultonboro Snowmobile Club Trails Report.

http://moultonborosmc.org/trail-maps/trail-conditions/

With the snow we got yesterday and what we will hopefully get Friday we could have the Best Weekend of riding in the "LAKES AREA" so far this Season.

Give the Groomers time to get out and get the Trials setup so it will last for more the a day or two.

WINNOCTURN

OH, for all of those who have not joined a Club or our Club, we have applications available at DaSilva's , EM Heath (Hardware) and Skelly's.

If you have sent in an application to MSC this week, I do not usually get them till Friday or Saturday. If there is an ERGENT need for your NHSA Card you can contact me at winnocturn@roadrunner.com and I can e-mail you a memo stating your membership in the Club and your NHSA Card Number.

If you sent in your Application last week or before, it was processed and put in the mail this past Monday. Don't know what effect the "STORM" may have on deliveries?

VitaBene

01-28-2015, 10:38 PM

Any club rides on Saturday?

Not this week as it is the reciprocal ride weekend and the ride leader is there.

VitaBene

01-28-2015, 10:46 PM

We groomed the Skelley's to Castle lot/Suissevale trails tonight. It came out pretty good thanks to the riders who took it easy and a bit of sun!

VitaBene

02-03-2015, 09:15 AM

We are packing down the 8 or so inches of snow that we received prior to grooming it. If you are around town, please get out and ride easy on the trails to assist. We anticipate being able to groom all trails before the weekend- they should be in fantastic shape with the new snow!

upthesaukee

02-03-2015, 12:59 PM

You folks at MSC do a great job of keeping the snowmobile public aware of trail conditions, good and bad, trail closures, rides, etc..

I do not own a snowmobile, though I did quite a bit of riding back in the early to mid 80's.

I can only imagine that the riders of today would love to see all the clubs in the lakes region post info like MSC does. I know that there is also info on other social media.

Just in case no one has said it to you folks in a while...thanks for what you do to let the snowmobilers in your area know what is going on. It has to benefit the businesses in your area, and if other clubs would realize that side benefit of them taking the time to do a few posts, it would be a win-win for their club and the local businesses around them.

Thanks for all you do.

2DAMTS

02-03-2015, 03:03 PM

I agree! Not in MSC but I am in one of the other Lakes region clubs. The updates are fantastic. Great job!

VitaBene

02-04-2015, 10:00 AM

I update on our FB page as well...https://www.facebook.com/MoultonboroSMC

VitaBene

02-04-2015, 07:16 PM

Update 2/4/2015

Corridor 15 Suissevale/Balmoral/ Skelley's side groomed.

Corridor 15 Ambrose Cove to Meredith will be done overnight.

Red Hill will be done early AM so use caution if you are out.

hilltopper

02-05-2015, 07:44 AM

Update 2/4/2015

Corridor 15 Suissevale/Balmoral/ Skelley's side groomed.

Corridor 15 Ambrose Cove to Meredith will be done overnight.

Red Hill will be done early AM so use caution if you are out.

I might have asked you this before, but where in Meredith does your groomer turn around and head back?