Country Riders Snowmobile Club

trail conditions:

April 1, 2008 - Monday: 2' of snow, it's great... April Fool's! it was 55 degrees today. i think the valley trails have had it. if you trailer to the mountain trails you could get a few rides in... BUT travel at your own risk, be cautious, don't enter water, especially running water. it's been a very good year.   

March 21, 2008 - Friday: groomers report trails are in pretty good shape, lots of snow drifts. it is very windy and there is ice underneath and on top in many areas.

March 21, 2008 - Friday: we have gone back below freezing. we did get snow. we will be below freezing for a couple of days. there is snow cover, but we have Gail force winds today. that's all i have right now. be careful and do not override your line of sight!!!

March 10, 2008 - Monday: freezing rain, rain and snow have made the trails somewhat un-safe. in flat field areas there are bodies of water, some running, that are too deep to cross (even in a groomer). on the trails the birch and smaller trees are covered with ice and are blocking the trails. some un-passable, this will improve as the trails are re-groomed but it takes time. consider trail 120 to Richford - CLOSED. not riding alone, bringing the extra equipment needed and being willing to turn around are all good ideas that help make a safe ride. be careful and do not override your line of sight!!!    

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March 1, 2008 - Saturday: some more snow, about 9" in the last 24 hours. the groomers did a double run tonight and have groomed every trail! the snow is loose in some areas and there is a lot of it. please ride safely. 

February 25, 2008 - Monday: took a ride around the valley today and the trails are in pretty good shape and well groomed. there are some thin areas and some ice so be careful. i hear of good snow in the hills and we are expecting snow the next couple of days. stay to the right over the hills and have a safe ride.  

February 19, 2008 - Tuesday: back below freezing and there is a lot of ice, water and very hard snow. in the fields in the low areas there is a lot of ice and as of this afternoon you would still break though. much of the slush in the fields has refrozen and is rutted. the groomers will make some difference there. just west of OS-74 on 120C there is a big ice and water patch and the water is running. generally the trails are in fair condition and the ice and water is the biggest concern. expect ice patches and ride accordingly. even the drags can't fix it all.

February 18, 2008 - Monday: warm and rain showers. we still have ground cover, no grooming today. we will let you know how it looks tomorrow.

February 16, 2008 - Saturday: drifting snow Friday and heavy traffic Saturday has made for some rough trails. especially later in the day. the groomers can't get to every trail every night so be cautious and alert. there where a lot of sleds out today and it will be very busy tomorrow. be very careful in the corners because of ice and always drive cautiously, stay to the right especially over the hills!!!

February 15, 2008 - Friday: trails in very good shape, they're well groomed and well covered. always drive cautiously, stay to the right especially over the hills!!!

February 11, 2008 - Monday: cold and windy, good snow but ice patches. some drifting in the fields along fence lines. generally trails are in good shape. be very careful in the corners because of ice.       

February 7, 2008 - Thursday: 6 to 8 more inches of snow on the deck this morning. nice dense snow like sugar. it is still snowing and remember... there is still ice underneath. when groomed we will be in very good shape. 

February 6, 2008 - Wednesday: the snow continues, anywhere from 4 to 8 inches depending on where you are. the groomer have said the trails are good and fast. there is underlying ice so be careful in the woods and in the corners, curves and hills. the snow will continue off and on for the next 3 to 4 days.     

February 5, 2008 - Tuesday: some rain, snow cover is thin but well groomed. they say next 4 days we get flurries and perhaps some accumulation, we need it.  the warnings still apply: ice on hills and in corners and curves. be cautious!!! i will get back to you tonight when this (hopefully and predicted) last of the above 32 degree days is over.

February 2, 2008 - Saturday: please use caution, i have heard that there is ice out there. especially in the corners and curves. some trees have iced up and are bent over the trails. moderate speed and not over driving your field of vision is very important. also, ice spots can cause slides and stopping distances are increased. be careful and enjoy.    

January 31, 2008 - Thursday: spoke w/ all three groomers and the trails are ok, some ice, some water and ice over by OS-29 south of Route 100.  be careful, be alert, there are a couple of ditches that had some water. be careful tomorrow, snow is predicted in the afternoon and it will cover ice in the curves and the trails may be very slippery. i have heard all trails are ok, from the lake, to Westfield, to Troy and up in the mountains. the weather is now saying we will be below freezing for several more days!! that makes all the difference.    

January 23, 2008 - we have had a couple inches of snow each of the last couple of days. the groomers are doing an outstanding job of getting the snow we have to where it is needed. the valley is not bad, you must be alert and use caution when riding. that is also true for the foothills and mountains. the snow is better up there but there are spots that need to be watched for. be careful and enjoy.  

January 20, 2008 - The trails are ridable, this morning made loop down to westfield/judd farm and back home. Still some trees down in Westfield woods this section will be groomed tonight. The best area to ride is between OS62 to OS37 to Jay Peak, snow cover in this area is very good compared to others. People should just use caution when riding until we get more snow.      - from groomer RM

January 19, 2008 - we have had some light snow. i have heard the groomers out. they have said the fields are worse than the woods. there are bad areas, you must be alert. they are filling in the bad spots and more snow will help but the trails are sled-able. i will update again soon. 

January 10, 2008 - not good, i can see my lawn. in the hills?, probably lots of running water. it's starting to get colder again but we have a long way to go.  

January 5, 2008 - Saturday, not too cold, partly cloudy, lots of snowmobilers. The trails are in pretty good shape overall but there are spots that must watched and it will be getting worse. We will be above freezing during the day for several days. Tuesday we may not go below freezing at night. Be careful, be extra alert at night, ride safely.   

January 3, 2008 - Thursday, cold but sunny. Trails are real nice for now. Ran up to North Troy, then out trail 242 past Jay Peak overlook, south to Westfield to OS-26 to OS-24 to the trail 120c that runs north back up the pipe line trail. It's all good when the high temp is 5 degrees. Be aware by Sunday we'll be above freezing again during the day and Monday and Tuesday we will not go below freezing! This will cause major water areas. Be careful, avoid if possible areas like 120c north along East Hill Road. There will be water/mud holes. Ride safely.      

December 30, 2007 - trail 120C, OS-30 north to OS-76 has some bad sections, big mud puddles for a long way. avoid if you can. sleds are also running along side of road for several hundred yards to avoid. i have not been out for a few but have heard valley not so good, foothills are ok.   

December 28, 2007 - spoke w/ groomer and he's grooming Westfield hills near OS-37, there is 6" new snow and trails are pretty good. mountain cat was grooming near Troy and headed for Richford. 

December 19, 2007 - i made a ride around OS-30 intersection to N. Troy to Jay and back. conditions pretty good, for this time of year - very good. we're keeping an eye on Sunday's weather. 

December 18, 2007 - The lakes trails where packed again yesterday for the second time. The third sno cat is now in operation, dragged trail from Cooks (os73) - OS23-OS29-OS24-OS27-OS26 -troy village last night. Trail is ok for the first time for drag, except for the small area where I got it stuck in the mud and had to get pulled out by the Valley cat.     The mountain trail was packed again also last night also, plan on pulling drags in mountain mid week. - from groomer RM

December 17, 2007 - i saw the groomer go by again last night and i went out this morning. in the open areas the blowing snow has filled in the trail and it's a tough powder ride for a geezer on a touring sled. snow is flying over windshield, visibility is not good. it is difficult to see the trail in the fields. i knew i would eventually get stuck so i headed home. the next time i see a groomer or if a couple of buddies come by and i am gone.    

December 16, 2007 - snowing again, i have seen the groomers go by twice, i will try to get out there tomorrow. no official trail reports yet,  so be careful and stay on the trails. i believe we are in good shape for an early start.    

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