BRUHAWACHET SNO-TRACKERS

The following is a trail report for 2/17/08
 
If you missed riding this week-end; you probably missed some of the best riding of the season.  Trails here and in adjoining areas were in some of the best shape seen in some time.  There are still a few water bars, that we have struggled to correct that are still open.  We were still out this week-end trying to fill them in.  Use caution riding because they still continue to open up and present a hazard.
 
All trails in our system have been groomed at least once this week-end with the exception of Eagle Cliff.  Special thanks to the rider who tore up the Mt Kineo trail.  It was disgusting.  Riders should know that open swamp areas are not open to riding and riders should stay on the trail at all times.  These areas are in the National Forest and are protected.  Trails could be closed because of riding in these areas.  I would hope that none of our club members would disrespect these areas and the trails we have by causing all this damage.  Three of us groomed the Mt Kineo trail today and I hope this damage isn't repeated.  It only takes one jerk to spoil it for everyone.
 
Enjoy the great riding while it lasts.  All trails are open and in good shape.  Take care of our trail system.  Respect the hard work done by others.  Write me if you have any questions of comments. drewnutting@hotmail.com
 
Drew/Trial Master

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Trail report for 2/11/08
 
The trails in our trail system are in good shape and there is plenty of snow covering all terrain.  The large amount of snow has actually made grooming a little more difficult for us as the large amount of loose snow is harder to move around.
 
As more riders get out there and beat the loose snow down the trails should be in better condition as grooming continues. 
 
Trails with open water crossing were shoveled in again this week-end and hopefully these conditions will be corrected.
 
Yesterday Laurie and I took a ride down Doe Town Road to Rumney Village.  This trail was in much better shape than in recent years thanks to work by new members Dan and Sam.  Thanks for your hard work.  There are still a few open water areas on this trail but it was very passable.  Hopefully this trail will continue to improve. 
 
Thanks, Drew/Trail Master

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The following is a trail report for 2/4/08
 
All trails remain open in the Bruhawachet Sno-Trackers trail system.
 
There are several small water bars on Annie's Loop, Brown Brook, Three Ponds, North Trail and the Warren Trail.  None of these were difficult to cross with care.
 
The larger trails still are holding snow well and are in good condition.  Some slush is showing during the day and caution should be used.
 
There are also several new bob houses on the lake which could become hazards at night so use care while crossing the lake at night.
 
Thanks to everyone for the great showing at the BBQ on Saturday.  It was great to see all of you who support our club.
 
Drew/Trail Master

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 The following is a trail report for 1/28/08
 
Trails are now improving because of heavy grooming over the week-end.
Annie’s Loop was shoveled in on Saturday and groomed by Ed h and George on Sunday and is in good condition.
 
Eagle Cliff was groomed by George and Ed H on Sunday and is in good shape.
 
Stinson Mt was groomed last night and is in good shape except for a large ice patch just over the bridge.
 
Warren Trail was groomed by me and Ed H on Saturday and is in good shape.  There are a few rough spots after the big hill to the totem pole.
 
Ed H and I broke and groomed the Brown Brook trail from Three Ponds to the Stinson lake rd and still needs some work and is in fair shape.
 
The Mt Kineo Trail is missing the crossing over Brown Brook so it needs to be repaired before it can be groomed.  There were sled tracks going out there but I have no idea how far they got.
 
North Trail still is a challenge to keep groomed and free of water. We'll keep at it and hope it improves but for what it was it is not too bad.
 
Mead Swamp, Camp Seven, Watts Trail, Quick Lunch, Three Ponds, and lake connectors are in very good condition.
 
Thanks to Sid, Ed H, George, Dave, and others who worked hard on the trails this week-end.  Ed B get well soon.
 
See you all at the BBQ on the lake on Saturday noon.
 
Thanks, Drew/Trail Master

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The following is a trail report for 1/21/08
 
Many club members have been busy doing trail work this week-end. A lot of repairs and grooming have been done to improve and open trails that were damaged by recent rains.
 
North Trail open and groomed with repairs done by Ed b. and Sid to large water holes.
 
Warren trail open and groomed to the beaver pond and broken to the totem pole.  Some work remains to be done so use caution.
 
Eagle Cliff open but not groomed as of yet.  Hopefully will get done during the week.
 
Annie's Loop open to the turn around but still in bad shape.
 
Stinson Mountain open and groomed.
 
Watts, Quick Lunch, Camp Seven, and Mead Swamp groomed in very good condition.
 
Three Ponds open and Groomed in good condition.
 
Happy T, Wheaton, Condo, and South Trail open in good condition.
 
Many thanks to Ed B. Ed H. Sid, George, Kevin, and David and others who worked hard this week-end.
 
Don't forget the BBQ on the lake on Feb 2nd noon.  Tell you friends.
 
Drew/Trail Master

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The following is a trail report for 1/15/08.
 
Went out and checked some trails today.  There are mixed conditions on all trails in our system.  We received about 3 inches of new snow yesterday with more to come on Friday.  Unfortunately the 3 inches of snow was not enough to cover some of the bare spots and water bars created by the warm weather and rain. 
 
The weather has been colder so some of the open water bars are now refreezing.  The larger more open trails are in better shape than the narrow back trails.  Trying to climb Stinson was not possible because of ice under the thin coat of snow.  Made it up about three fourths of the way.
 
The lake was frozen and bumpy.  If you ride the rule should be to go slow and use care.  Hopefully if we get enough snow on Friday we can groom out the trouble spots and get back to where we were before the thaw.
 
Thanks, Drew/Trail Master

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The following is a trail report for 1/6/08

More trails are opening every day and grooming continues on a daily basis.
 
Warm weather today and for the upcoming week are making conditions wet and slushy.  Some water bars that we have managed to close up and groom over may open up again and may have water showing by the end of the week.
 
The volume of snow should keep the trails open despite the warm conditions.
 
The following trails are open;
 
Stinson Mtn groomed
North Trail Groomed
Happy T Groomed
Quick Lunch Groomed
Camp Seven Groomed
Mead Swamp Groomed
Watts Trail Groomed
Three Ponds Groomed
Annie’s Loop Groomed to the turn around broken to three pond bridge.

Not recommended for riding yet;
Eagle Cliff broken.
Brown Brook not broken.
Mt Kenio not broken.
Warren Trail not broken.
 
Hopefully during the week we can get to the unbroken trails and have them open for next week-end.
 
Please remind all your friend and family that the club will have a fund raising BBQ on Feb 2nd on the lake. 
 
Anyone with any question or trail comments can email me at drewnutting@hotmail.com or call me at 603-786-2547.  I can also help out with club memberships.
 
Thanks, Drew/Trail Master

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The following is a trail report for 1/1/08 (Happy New Year)
 
Trails are opening everyday in our trail system.

 
The following trails are now open;
 
Stinson mtn trail
Watts trail
Annie's Loop (to the turn around)
Camp Seven
Mead Swamp
Quick Lunch
 
Eagle Cliff was broken today and is open.
North trail is open with a lot of water bars and has not been groomed.
South trail, Weaton Trail, and Hawthorne village trail are open with many water bars.
 
Sleds have been riding across the lake but use caution!
 
Trails are opening everyday and grooming operations continue so trails will be improving on a daily basis.  There is plenty of snow out there but many open water bars so use extreme caution while riding, 
 
Will continue to update as conditions change.
 
Drew Nutting/Trail Master

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The following is a trail report for 12/15/07

Sorry for the late post. Webmaster had some computer issues.

I hope to have another update for this coming weekend soon.
 
As of this date the lake is not safe for riding.  Some trails have been used but are not groomed as of yet. Riders should use extreme caution as many rocks and obstructions still are found on many of the trails. We still need more snow to get things opened and groomed and hopefully by the end of the week conditions will change.
 
Thanks, Drew Nutting/trail master

The following is a trail report for 12/12/08

All trails in the Bruhawachet Sno-Trackers trail system are still closed. The lake is not safe to ride on. Stay tuned for updates this weekend.