Strudel snack and a big breakfast. Whole lotta nadda in ND. Always nice to hook up with riding buds. We got a batch of JDee'rs on board. Even picked up the Krazy Canadian. Skeedoo says Hi to Cuzzinolaf.
thanks Keith. I suspect top of the world will be big on my list. We have two turbo yami's in the trailer and Rob Byrd will be filming for us.
No top for us, as their was not enough snow, you should have much better snow, with the recent snows. Have fun, and I'll be keeping an "eye" on you guys as Terri is feeding ya, smile for the web cam.
No top for us, as their was not enough snow, you should have much better snow, with the recent snows. Have fun, and I'll be keeping an "eye" on you guys as Terri is feeding ya, smile for the web cam.
we are in Montana, but yellowstone gates may be closed. Staying in Livingston until 5am. Lots of new snow!!! Deak is telling his tales, planning a Wawa trip and having a few Sam Adams. We got Caddilac Jim on board also.
we are in Montana, but yellowstone gates may be closed. Staying in Livingston until 5am. Lots of new snow!!! Deak is telling his tales, planning a Wawa trip and having a few Sam Adams. We got Caddilac Jim on board also.
See from the Web cam, you guys made it into Cooke, Ride safe, as the any danger is still High. Keep us updated with lots of pics.
See from the Web cam, you guys made it into Cooke, Ride safe, as the any danger is still High. Keep us updated with lots of pics.
Yep, we made it. 29 Flatlanders with the MomsMotorSports Rig invading Cooke all week long.
The avy danger is up with all the fresh snow.
Looks like meadow, tree and lake riding for a few days.
I am sure we will manage to get some pictures of polarisrider1 stuck in some open meadows.
Yep, we made it. 29 Flatlanders with the MomsMotorSports Rig invading Cooke all week long.
The avy danger is up with all the fresh snow.
Looks like meadow, tree and lake riding for a few days.
I am sure we will manage to get some pictures of polarisrider1 stuck in some open meadows.
Cooke City, MT Jan 23rd Ride Update......
Lots of fresh out in the area. With the avy danger being high we had a Flatlander Support Group Meeting at the 'top' to play in the meadows, trees and lakes. Boy the snow on 'top' is deep. Lots of untracked deep stuff. The new snow is quite 'sticky' and packs well making for tough stucks when the sugary bottom drops out. PIC_0539-web.jpgIMG_2786-web-before.jpgIMG_2791-web-after.jpgIMG_2799-dusty.jpg
The Southern Madison Range, Lionhead area near West Yellowstone and mountains around Cooke City:
Yesterday's calm weather allowed the snowpack to take a deep breath and start adjusting to last week's storm snow. This has helped overall stability. However, the pack is still far from achieving equilibrium.
The most recent storm deposited 3-4 inches of SWE, which fell on a very weak foundation of faceted snow. This weak layer is widespread in the mountains around West Yellowstone and is found on many slopes in the mountains around Cooke City. On Saturday, Mark observed a large natural avalanche on Scotch Bonnet which failed on facets formed prior to this latest storm (photo, video). Yesterday, riders in the Lionhead remotely triggered two avalanches on wind loaded slopes, a poignant reminder of the unstable conditions that exist in that area.
The avalanche hazard is trending down, but human triggered avalanches remain likely today and the avalanche danger is rated CONSIDERABLE
Day 3 here at Cooke City. I finally took the time to do all the password stuff and to get the Hotel Computer kinda switched over to work for me. It is dial up so be patient. I will not be posting pics for now. Jacob has that job. Avy conditions are a bit high. Tons of snow. Top of the world is were I have called home for the last 2 days and tomorrow. Yes we have carnage, not me!!! but the others will come forward in time. Heading out to some Honey holes at ???? (not telling) to do some filming for Flatlanders 2 and to do a cook out in the bush! The RMK Pro that I bought is to die for! I tried to blow it up today, no luck. lol I highly recommend the Pro RMK 800. Poo has it dialed perfectly. The sled loves to side hill and so do I. It is a great fit. It was minus 8 degrees this morning and I was testing some 1st layer stuff for Dunhams sporting goods today. Just shows you don't have to spend a lot to stay warm. Yes I also have my Klim and True North Adventure gear in tow. Sled Solutions thanks for the Mtn. Addiction gas tank, what a great setup! Now that I got this working I will report on Cooke City. Tons of snow, stay off the steep and deep for now but still plenty to ride!
Forgot to mention but we have excellent footage of a certain individual that Skeedoo shot some footage of, but we are waiting back to hear what his folks have to say before we show it. Oh and it was some great sledding video at that! We hope he and his sled is not down for the count!
Forgot to mention but we have excellent footage of a certain individual that Skeedoo shot some footage of, but we are waiting back to hear what his folks have to say before we show it. Oh and it was some great sledding video at that! We hope he and his sled is not down for the count!
Hope he is fine, Sled looks a bit long in the Tooth....
Thank you Kev, It changes constantly lately buy not for the better. They have Moderate posted at the hotel but was at extreme first thing this morning. We had blizzard like conditions all day. Rode in the trees, had limited visibility. We all are so thankful for the warming hut at Top of the World. Had a nice Canadian Bratworst cookout in the hut, Jeff provided the Brats.
I think wintertime will come forward with his story. missed riding with my little buddy today. And Jacob should have some good footage to show.
I think I found the best strudel in america here at Bear Claw Bobs. Bob and his wife are the nicest people to meet!
If anyone is interested in Mtn. riding it is the Polaris RMK Pro 800 you really need to look at. It is the sled of choice at Cooke City. The sled loves to side hill and run down the trails at 85 mph with a 2.4" track.
Cooke City, MT - January 25th ride report
It was a day for the trees at elevation. The wind was whipping around the light accumulation fiercely making visibility very low on 'top'. We managed to tuck in some meadows and play off the smaller lake edges avoiding the wind for most of the day.
The snow up top is blowing and drifting in pockets making for some fluffy powder. Our tracks from Tuesday had vanished before our arrival this morning, making for a pleasant ride in new snow.
Rode with POOrider1 today...here is a picture of him plowing some pow on the meadow edge.
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