Moultonboro SMC Trail Conditions

WINNOCTURN · 02-12-2009, 11:55 AM

From Brian Hall,

This week has seen some warm weather and rain to be followed by colder weather heading into the weekend. Grooming has been limited this week due to the warm weather and a broken exhaust on the Tucker. Groomers will be out Friday day and night getting things back in shape for the weekend. Expect some thin areas and icy spots

I would add a word of caution on any of the Lakes or Ponds as to the amount of SLUSH and possible Frozen Ruts and Bumps.

Ride Safe!

WINNOCTURN

WINNOCTURN · 02-13-2009, 04:53 PM

3:38 pm

I just got a call from THE TUCKER. The trails in Moultonboro are Icy and Frozen. Brian Hall (groomer) said the drag was bouncing over the moguls. It will present a major problem of lubricating the sleds track. We need about 6 inches of heavy wet snow to get the trails back in shape.

I think I will check out the Model A Snowmobile getogther at Moulton Farm tomorrow.

WINNOCTURN · 02-18-2009, 04:21 PM

Hopefully the Weather Man will be right. If we get even half of what they are predicting we will have good riding for the weeken. Hope to have "live" report from the TUCKER tomorrow.

Here is a forcast I like so far.

http://www.slednh.com/forums/index.p...ndpost&p=32760

I think all those Snow Dances have paid off.

WINNOCTURN · 02-21-2009, 10:54 AM

The Groomers were out in full force last night.

The trails are in "GOOD" condition and the Lake has come back to where it is ridable again.

There are plans to run the Tucker over the Corridor trails early this afternoon to keep things in good shape. So keep an eye out for the Groomer.

Conditions should be perfect for our Progressive Dinner Ride staring at 3:30pm at the Club Garage.

Looks like we may get another 6+ inches Sunday into Monday?

WINNOCTURN · 02-23-2009, 07:34 PM

From Steve Janaitis,

In listening to snow reports, everyone around us got more snow than we did. I was at Bretton Woods today, they got 20 inches. I met the HK service manager at Hannaford and he was in Pittsburg at their camp this weekend and they got 20+ inches. Twin Mtn got 15 inches. Wakefield & Ossipee got over 15 inches.
Thanks,
Steve

Here in Moultonboro we were lucky if we got 4 or 5 inches. It is probably only enough to fill in some of the ruts and last for a day.

I have this pet peeve

about the Welcome sign "they" put up at the Moultonboro/Sandwich town line. I swear if we got 4" on our side of the sign there is a foot or more on the Sandwich side. It's time to fire up the old Huskvana

"I love the smell of saw dust in the morning"

George

ITD · 02-24-2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WINNOCTURN

From Steve Janaitis,

In listening to snow reports, everyone around us got more snow than we did. I was at Bretton Woods today, they got 20 inches. I met the HK service manager at Hannaford and he was in Pittsburg at their camp this weekend and they got 20+ inches. Twin Mtn got 15 inches. Wakefield & Ossipee got over 15 inches.
Thanks,
Steve

Here in Moultonboro we were lucky if we got 4 or 5 inches. It is probably only enough to fill in some of the ruts and last for a day.

I have this pet peeve

about the Welcome sign "they" put up at the Moultonboro/Sandwich town line. I swear if we got 4" on our side of the sign there is a foot or more on the Sandwich side. It's time to fire up the old Huskvana

"I love the smell of saw dust in the morning"

George

Ah, the old snow diverting sign trick, let me know if you need a diversion while you fix this travesty.

Thanks for all your work George.

Lakewinn1 · 02-25-2009, 07:58 AM

While lately we have not had much to cheer about on balance we had a good riding season!

WINNOCTURN · 03-02-2009, 05:03 PM

Tucker went out at two this afternoon to try and pack down what we go. By noon time there were several areas ridden out by the little Bast rds jumping on the throttle at crossings and hills.

Education is the only answer. Meet Mr. Louisville Slugger.

The 8 to 10 inches will compact to 3 or 4 after grooming. Corners and other spots will still be icy under it. It will make for some good riding for the next two days.

All grooming equipment will be out tonight.

George

hazelnut · 03-06-2009, 04:58 PM

Today Friday March 6th.

Conditions vary widely from place to place. Locally the lake is actually in pretty good condition as of today. Minimal slush as most of the snow has compacted down to make a decent ride. Whatever slush was there before has hardened up under the snow pack so it can get quite bumpy sometimes. Pretty minor inconvenience though. The tracks from Southdown shores to Meredith were in excellent shape. The 15N Meredith to Center Harbor to Kanasatka varies widely. Meredith to the farm was like a B- From the farm to Route 25B around a D and from Route 25B to Kanasatka was like an A-. The Red Hill trail from Kanasatka went from an F quickly up to an A as you approached the summit. The 201 to the Village kitchen was good until you hit the Village Kitchen then the quality dropped a bit but it wasn't all that bad. From Moultonboro Neck to Kanasatka was good. So the word of the day is VARIED. All in all a good day on the local trails.

WINNOCTURN · 03-06-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hazelnut

Today Friday March 6th.

Conditions vary widely from place to place. Locally the lake is actually in pretty good condition as of today. Minimal slush as most of the snow has compacted down to make a decent ride. Whatever slush was there before has hardened up under the snow pack so it can get quite bumpy sometimes. Pretty minor inconvenience though. The tracks from Southdown shores to Meredith were in excellent shape. The 15N Meredith to Center Harbor to Kanasatka varies widely. Meredith to the farm was like a B- From the farm to Route 25B around a D and from Route 25B to Kanasatka was like an A-. The Red Hill trail from Kanasatka went from an F quickly up to an A as you approached the summit. The 201 to the Village kitchen was good until you hit the Village Kitchen then the quality dropped a bit but it wasn't all that bad. From Moultonboro Neck to Kanasatka was good. So the word of the day is VARIED. All in all a good day on the local trails.

Our biggest problem tonight and the rest of the weekend will be the night time temps. They do not appear to going down low enough to be able to get the groomers out. Next week looks better as for the night time temps but there is more Rain forcast.

As you say the Lake may be the place to go if you can get to it?

hazelnut · 03-07-2009, 04:56 PM

The warm, Late Spring temps really killed the trails today. The sun was the biggest enemy. Once the temps got up and exposed areas melted down to plain old mud. We took the castle trail to the top of Mt Shaw. While it was beautiful up there today the trails from the Castle on down were 50/50. 50% snow 50 % mud. With the rain tonight any trail riding tomorrow would be ill advised. I'm parking the sled til the next snow storm. If there is one

Hopefully not the last ride of the season around here........

WINNOCTURN · 03-08-2009, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hazelnut

The warm, Late Spring temps really killed the trails today. The sun was the biggest enemy. Once the temps got up and exposed areas melted down to plain old mud. We took the castle trail to the top of Mt Shaw. While it was beautiful up there today the trails from the Castle on down were 50/50. 50% snow 50 % mud. With the rain tonight any trail riding tomorrow would be ill advised. I'm parking the sled til the next snow storm. If there is one

Hopefully not the last ride of the season around here........

50/50. 50% snow 50 % mud.

The technical term for this is called SNIRT

EricP · 03-08-2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WINNOCTURN

50/50. 50% snow 50 % mud.

The technical term for this is called SNERT

I though it is SNIRT?

BlackCatIslander · 03-08-2009, 11:48 AM

I thought it was SNUD.

WINNOCTURN · 03-17-2009, 07:00 PM

From Our Trail Master Leo Lemoine:

Leo has Officially Closed the Trails as of today March 17th 2009. Most of the Gates have been closed and locked. We hope every one has enjoyed riding the Moultonboro Trail System this season. We would like to thank the Groomers that made the Trails some of the best in the Lakes region. The New Tucker made a big difference this year on several of the trails that were previously groomed with the Scandicks. With his said we would like to again thank all those who donated to the Tucker groomer Fund.
We are now busy planning our work projects for next season. Next SEASON Officially Starts NOW! It really never STOPS.

George

02-12-2009, 11:55 AM	#1
WINNOCTURN Deceased Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 849 Thanks: 350 Thanked 351 Times in 193 Posts	Cross your Fingers! From Brian Hall, This week has seen some warm weather and rain to be followed by colder weather heading into the weekend. Grooming has been limited this week due to the warm weather and a broken exhaust on the Tucker. Groomers will be out Friday day and night getting things back in shape for the weekend. Expect some thin areas and icy spots I would add a word of caution on any of the Lakes or Ponds as to the amount of SLUSH and possible Frozen Ruts and Bumps. Ride Safe! WINNOCTURN

02-13-2009, 04:53 PM	#2
WINNOCTURN Deceased Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 849 Thanks: 350 Thanked 351 Times in 193 Posts	I does not look good for this weekend? 3:38 pm I just got a call from THE TUCKER. The trails in Moultonboro are Icy and Frozen. Brian Hall (groomer) said the drag was bouncing over the moguls. It will present a major problem of lubricating the sleds track. We need about 6 inches of heavy wet snow to get the trails back in shape. I think I will check out the Model A Snowmobile getogther at Moulton Farm tomorrow.

02-18-2009, 04:21 PM	#3
WINNOCTURN Deceased Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 849 Thanks: 350 Thanked 351 Times in 193 Posts	What wiil tonight bring??? Hopefully the Weather Man will be right. If we get even half of what they are predicting we will have good riding for the weeken. Hope to have "live" report from the TUCKER tomorrow. Here is a forcast I like so far. http://www.slednh.com/forums/index.p...ndpost&p=32760 I think all those Snow Dances have paid off.

02-21-2009, 10:54 AM	#4
WINNOCTURN Deceased Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 849 Thanks: 350 Thanked 351 Times in 193 Posts	Got Snow? YES!!!!! The Groomers were out in full force last night. The trails are in "GOOD" condition and the Lake has come back to where it is ridable again. There are plans to run the Tucker over the Corridor trails early this afternoon to keep things in good shape. So keep an eye out for the Groomer. Conditions should be perfect for our Progressive Dinner Ride staring at 3:30pm at the Club Garage. Looks like we may get another 6+ inches Sunday into Monday?

02-23-2009, 07:34 PM	#5
WINNOCTURN Deceased Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 849 Thanks: 350 Thanked 351 Times in 193 Posts	We were Robbed!!!!! From Steve Janaitis, In listening to snow reports, everyone around us got more snow than we did. I was at Bretton Woods today, they got 20 inches. I met the HK service manager at Hannaford and he was in Pittsburg at their camp this weekend and they got 20+ inches. Twin Mtn got 15 inches. Wakefield & Ossipee got over 15 inches. Thanks, Steve Here in Moultonboro we were lucky if we got 4 or 5 inches. It is probably only enough to fill in some of the ruts and last for a day. I have this pet peeve about the Welcome sign "they" put up at the Moultonboro/Sandwich town line. I swear if we got 4" on our side of the sign there is a foot or more on the Sandwich side. It's time to fire up the old Huskvana "I love the smell of saw dust in the morning" George

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02-25-2009, 07:58 AM	#7
Lakewinn1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 93 Thanks: 78 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Moultonboro SMC Tril Conditions While lately we have not had much to cheer about on balance we had a good riding season!

03-02-2009, 05:03 PM	#8
WINNOCTURN Deceased Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 849 Thanks: 350 Thanked 351 Times in 193 Posts	We will take any thing we can Get! Tucker went out at two this afternoon to try and pack down what we go. By noon time there were several areas ridden out by the little Bast rds jumping on the throttle at crossings and hills. Education is the only answer. Meet Mr. Louisville Slugger. The 8 to 10 inches will compact to 3 or 4 after grooming. Corners and other spots will still be icy under it. It will make for some good riding for the next two days. All grooming equipment will be out tonight. George Last edited by WINNOCTURN; 03-02-2009 at 05:57 PM.

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03-06-2009, 04:58 PM	#9
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	Today Friday March 6th. Conditions vary widely from place to place. Locally the lake is actually in pretty good condition as of today. Minimal slush as most of the snow has compacted down to make a decent ride. Whatever slush was there before has hardened up under the snow pack so it can get quite bumpy sometimes. Pretty minor inconvenience though. The tracks from Southdown shores to Meredith were in excellent shape. The 15N Meredith to Center Harbor to Kanasatka varies widely. Meredith to the farm was like a B- From the farm to Route 25B around a D and from Route 25B to Kanasatka was like an A-. The Red Hill trail from Kanasatka went from an F quickly up to an A as you approached the summit. The 201 to the Village kitchen was good until you hit the Village Kitchen then the quality dropped a bit but it wasn't all that bad. From Moultonboro Neck to Kanasatka was good. So the word of the day is VARIED. All in all a good day on the local trails.

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03-07-2009, 04:56 PM	#11
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	From decent to bad in one short hour The warm, Late Spring temps really killed the trails today. The sun was the biggest enemy. Once the temps got up and exposed areas melted down to plain old mud. We took the castle trail to the top of Mt Shaw. While it was beautiful up there today the trails from the Castle on down were 50/50. 50% snow 50 % mud. With the rain tonight any trail riding tomorrow would be ill advised. I'm parking the sled til the next snow storm. If there is one Hopefully not the last ride of the season around here........

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BlackCatIslander Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 201 Thanks: 52 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	I thought it was SNUD.

03-17-2009, 07:00 PM	#15
WINNOCTURN Deceased Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 849 Thanks: 350 Thanked 351 Times in 193 Posts	Kate Smith has SUNG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From Our Trail Master Leo Lemoine: Leo has Officially Closed the Trails as of today March 17th 2009. Most of the Gates have been closed and locked. We hope every one has enjoyed riding the Moultonboro Trail System this season. We would like to thank the Groomers that made the Trails some of the best in the Lakes region. The New Tucker made a big difference this year on several of the trails that were previously groomed with the Scandicks. With his said we would like to again thank all those who donated to the Tucker groomer Fund. We are now busy planning our work projects for next season. Next SEASON Officially Starts NOW! It really never STOPS. George

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