Nature’s curveballs
Trail Report
This is not a trail report that I enjoy writing, as it is the middle of school vacation which is usually among the busiest weeks for snowmobilers in The County.
Mother Nature has been throwing us curve balls all winter and the clubs have been hitting them out of the park (so to speak). Well, on Tuesday night she threw us a nasty slider, and it turned out that clubs were not able to do anything with it.
All projects are reporting ice conditions throughout their systems. A few clubs have tried to go out and do something with the ice covered snow. They are reporting that wood covered trails are OK, but not great. Lakes will be extremely smooth and nothing for lubrication. If you do venture out, please be advised that ice scratchers are a must — and slow down on corners.
Remember that water takes a few days to find its resting spot, so what might have looked all right to cross yesterday might not be all right to cross today. Our conditions have gone from great to very skimpy and dangerous, so please use common sense if you do go out.
Trail info
All county trails have ice and hard-packed snow. Some areas through the woods might be OK to ride, but remember that it is not the best out there.
If the forecast is on target for the weekend, it looks like there might be snow in the future. If so, all clubs will be out doing what they can, so please keep your fingers crossed.
On the Social Side
St. Francis Sno Angels: Saturday meals at the clubhouse, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Presque Isle: Friday night stew at the clubhouse.
Washburn Trailrunners: Clubhouse open Saturday 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Pleasant Ridge Riders of Caswell: Spaghetti dinner on March 5 from 4-6:30 p.m.; $8 for adults, $4 for children. Club ride on March 19, meeting at the clubhouse at 9 a.m. and traveling to Lakeview.
Houlton: Breakfast every Saturday at the clubhouse, 6-9 a.m.
