Wintah Bantah

[NoCORH4L]

Yeah and would you have any reservations about it in a 3' March blue bomb like we got a few years ago?

[HoarfrostHubb]

16 minutes ago, DavisStraight said:

What's the most snow you've used it in?

This season it was 7”.  I don’t remember the individual events from last year.  I always counted on KevinW’s databases (for the last several years at least) and that is gone now.  I should have saved it. 
 

maybe 10-12” last season?   

[HoarfrostHubb]

1 minute ago, NoCORH4L said:

Yeah and would you have any reservations about it in a 3' March blue bomb like we got a few years ago?

I think it could handle it, but would probably need to recharge/swap batteries several times.  The auger part is very powerful.  

[HoarfrostHubb]

I still have the Craftsman if needed.  Haven’t started it in a while though. 

[HoarfrostHubb]

Looking at 4Season’s data, maybe 9” was the most I had in 1 storm last season

[DavisStraight]

1 hour ago, HoarfrostHubb said:

This season it was 7”.  I don’t remember the individual events from last year.  I always counted on KevinW’s databases (for the last several years at least) and that is gone now.  I should have saved it. 
 

maybe 10-12” last season?   

Was going to get one but my neighbor up in Maine bought an attachment for his tractor and does my driveway in 10 minutes, I think it's 60 inches wide.

[HoarfrostHubb]

1 hour ago, DavisStraight said:

Was going to get one but my neighbor up in Maine bought an attachment for his tractor and does my driveway in 10 minutes, I think it's 60 inches wide.

Oh yeah. That is definitely the way to go

[Layman]

Couple questions for the active snowmobilers amongst us here:  

I looked at a property today that I'm really interested in but it's got a local snowmobile club trail bisecting a portion of it.  It's not a corridor or primary trail - it's specifically listed as a "secondary" and "club trail".  Is it possible to say what kind of frequency trails like this are accessed/used?  Is it frowned upon if/when trails are rerouted on the same property?  Are these trails used in the summer?

This is a rural vacant building lot and a location to build a house is above the existing trail by about 250 feet in a straight line and maybe 75 to 100 feet in elevation.  Seems close for someone who's looking for significant privacy (me!) and am seriously considering this property.  

Tagging a few people here who I've seen post about snowmobiling in case you have any input on this - TIA:  @WinterWolf @dryslot @mreaves

[mreaves]

2 hours ago, Layman said:

Couple questions for the active snowmobilers amongst us here:  

I looked at a property today that I'm really interested in but it's got a local snowmobile club trail bisecting a portion of it.  It's not a corridor or primary trail - it's specifically listed as a "secondary" and "club trail".  Is it possible to say what kind of frequency trails like this are accessed/used?  Is it frowned upon if/when trails are rerouted on the same property?  Are these trails used in the summer?

This is a rural vacant building lot and a location to build a house is above the existing trail by about 250 feet in a straight line and maybe 75 to 100 feet in elevation.  Seems close for someone who's looking for significant privacy (me!) and am seriously considering this property.  

Tagging a few people here who I've seen post about snowmobiling in case you have any input on this - TIA:  @WinterWolf @dryslot @mreaves

The first thing is that we always defer to the landowner.  You can definitely ask the club to move it to a different location on your land. The would much prefer that than having to completely re-route around your property. Re-routes can be expensive and difficult but it happens all the time. Talk to the club and see if you can find something that works better for you. In the end, you have every right to not have the trail on your property but that doesn’t always make you friends locally. 

[mreaves]

2 hours ago, Layman said:

Couple questions for the active snowmobilers amongst us here:  

I looked at a property today that I'm really interested in but it's got a local snowmobile club trail bisecting a portion of it.  It's not a corridor or primary trail - it's specifically listed as a "secondary" and "club trail".  Is it possible to say what kind of frequency trails like this are accessed/used?  Is it frowned upon if/when trails are rerouted on the same property?  Are these trails used in the summer?

This is a rural vacant building lot and a location to build a house is above the existing trail by about 250 feet in a straight line and maybe 75 to 100 feet in elevation.  Seems close for someone who's looking for significant privacy (me!) and am seriously considering this property.  

Tagging a few people here who I've seen post about snowmobiling in case you have any input on this - TIA:  @WinterWolf @dryslot @mreaves

One more thing, in Vermont, you can request the trail be curfewed and have it posted for speed. 

[dryslot]

3 hours ago, Layman said:

Couple questions for the active snowmobilers amongst us here:  

I looked at a property today that I'm really interested in but it's got a local snowmobile club trail bisecting a portion of it.  It's not a corridor or primary trail - it's specifically listed as a "secondary" and "club trail".  Is it possible to say what kind of frequency trails like this are accessed/used?  Is it frowned upon if/when trails are rerouted on the same property?  Are these trails used in the summer?

This is a rural vacant building lot and a location to build a house is above the existing trail by about 250 feet in a straight line and maybe 75 to 100 feet in elevation.  Seems close for someone who's looking for significant privacy (me!) and am seriously considering this property.  

Tagging a few people here who I've seen post about snowmobiling in case you have any input on this - TIA:  @WinterWolf @dryslot @mreaves

You can ask the club to do a reroute on the property to give yourself more privacy if that is a concern, The clubs will always adhere to the landowners request, , Its tough to say on the usage activity on the trail depending on where it goes plus if there is snow or not to use it, These trails are generally closed during the summer unless something was worked out with an ATV club but most snowmobile clubs don't allow ATV use on there trails, You may want to get in contact with the local club and let question them on those topics you mentioned..

[SJonesWX]

13 hours ago, Layman said:

Couple questions for the active snowmobilers amongst us here:  

I looked at a property today that I'm really interested in but it's got a local snowmobile club trail bisecting a portion of it.  It's not a corridor or primary trail - it's specifically listed as a "secondary" and "club trail".  Is it possible to say what kind of frequency trails like this are accessed/used?  Is it frowned upon if/when trails are rerouted on the same property?  Are these trails used in the summer?

This is a rural vacant building lot and a location to build a house is above the existing trail by about 250 feet in a straight line and maybe 75 to 100 feet in elevation.  Seems close for someone who's looking for significant privacy (me!) and am seriously considering this property.  

Tagging a few people here who I've seen post about snowmobiling in case you have any input on this - TIA:  @WinterWolf @dryslot @mreaves

In NH it works the same way as @mreaves and @dryslot said. The local club should me more than willing to work with you on a trail reroute on your property. how often that it is used totally depends on the location and where the trail goes. as far as summertime use, in NH unless land is posted, people can use it legally. the snowmobile club won't have a say in that, but your neighbors might use it. If you don't want any motorized vehicles (dirt bikes, ATVs, etc), then you will need to post it to restrict that use. that would be enforced by local law enforcement.

[amarshall]

One of you weenies should get this.

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[Layman]

Thank you all for the input - it's really helpful.  The wife and I are looking for a nice quiet, private spot for a peaceful place to live out our 2nd half.  At 900' elevation with a beautiful view we both really would like to jump on this.

[tamarack]

17 hours ago, Layman said:

Couple questions for the active snowmobilers amongst us here:  

I looked at a property today that I'm really interested in but it's got a local snowmobile club trail bisecting a portion of it.  It's not a corridor or primary trail - it's specifically listed as a "secondary" and "club trail".  Is it possible to say what kind of frequency trails like this are accessed/used?  Is it frowned upon if/when trails are rerouted on the same property?  Are these trails used in the summer?

This is a rural vacant building lot and a location to build a house is above the existing trail by about 250 feet in a straight line and maybe 75 to 100 feet in elevation.  Seems close for someone who's looking for significant privacy (me!) and am seriously considering this property.  

Tagging a few people here who I've seen post about snowmobiling in case you have any input on this - TIA:  @WinterWolf @dryslot @mreaves

Don't own a sled but the club trail runs about 1,800 feet thru our woodlot, passing within 450 feet of the house.  On a weekend day there might be 30-40 sled passes, when the trails are in good shape.  We can barely hear them from inside the house, though if I listen the buzz is easily heard.  (Traffic on the paved road 2,000 feet away makes more noise.)
Caveats:
1. Our town holds only about 1,500 people.  Next town west, Farmington (county seat) has just over 5,000.
2. There's better sledding within a 30-minute drive.  Probably most on our trail ride from their dooryard.
3. That 450-foot span is thick forest, though mostly hardwoods.
Summer use is limited to a few walkers and a handful of 4-wheeler passes by club members doing maintenance.

[Layman]

25 minutes ago, tamarack said:

Don't own a sled but the club trail runs about 1,800 feet thru our woodlot, passing within 450 feet of the house.  On a weekend day there might be 30-40 sled passes, when the trails are in good shape.  We can barely hear them from inside the house, though if I listen the buzz is easily heard.  (Traffic on the paved road 2,000 feet away makes more noise.)
Caveats:
1. Our town holds only about 1,500 people.  Next town west, Farmington (county seat) has just over 5,000.
2. There's better sledding within a 30-minute drive.  Probably most on our trail ride from their dooryard.
3. That 450-foot span is thick forest, though mostly hardwoods.
Summer use is limited to a few walkers and a handful of 4-wheeler passes by club members doing maintenance.

Very helpful info - thanks for taking the time to add this.

[Layman]

1 hour ago, tamarack said:

Don't own a sled but the club trail runs about 1,800 feet thru our woodlot, passing within 450 feet of the house.  On a weekend day there might be 30-40 sled passes, when the trails are in good shape.  We can barely hear them from inside the house, though if I listen the buzz is easily heard.  (Traffic on the paved road 2,000 feet away makes more noise.)
Caveats:
1. Our town holds only about 1,500 people.  Next town west, Farmington (county seat) has just over 5,000.
2. There's better sledding within a 30-minute drive.  Probably most on our trail ride from their dooryard.
3. That 450-foot span is thick forest, though mostly hardwoods.
Summer use is limited to a few walkers and a handful of 4-wheeler passes by club members doing maintenance.

I believe you've mentioned in the past that you're on a dirt road.  Ironically, this property too is on a dirt road and there's a paved roadway about 1,800' away.  We could hear it while walking the lot but it was just a hum in the background.  The building area is right about at 900' on a 1,000' high hill which I like.  We're seriously considering it and have some questions into the realtor before making the leap.  

The "issue" with the club trail is exclusively due to wanting privacy and solitude.  We've discussed the positives of having it as well where it's entirely possible we may end up getting sleds and having a blast accessing the trail system right from the backyard 

[Typhoon Tip]

Euro ridge more eclipsing the WC and we see some improvements aloft ( 500 mb evolution) downstream. 

Not sure where this is going but at 156 this is a better set up for the mid monther

heh, wrong thread -