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Here we are almost half way through February and most trails are closed and no big storms forcasted. Where are there some decent 50+ mile rides left?

I'm actually reading, haven't had much to say up to this past weekend as far as the weather goes. I was in Irasburg/Coventry area this past weekend and saw -17 deg f when I went out and started my car. Took the sled out on Friday for a short ride and got to the edge of the lake (where the cross is, across from Eastside) and was hesitant to go across as I was alone at the time. Trails were in good shape even with the lack of snowfall, water bars are now frozen and filled in. Need a couple days of real snow and the rest of the season will be good. Non weather drama: Had some issues with the Nest thermostat at the rental, it's setup as a 2 wire system with no common wire and the thermostat wasn't charging as the furnace was constantly running. Ended up getting a cheap thermostat for now. A 3rd wire is available so this weekend I'll go see what the connection at the furnace looks like. Just need to make the owner aware and explain it so he's comfortable with what I'm doing. Personal drama: Gained some weight and my riding clothes are tight. 5 more weekends of riding for my group.

Brought the sled and equipment up this weekend, did a lap around the house. Snow coming this weekend?

What are the clubs saying? Not enough snow yet but they have to be talking about who gets to drive the groomer first...

Opening day is tomorrow... we get our house on Jan 15th, hope the snow is there and a groomer has gone over it by then. We're up in Orleans County right about where Irasburg meets Orleans. Used to ride out of St. J back in the 80's/90's don't know if they even get enough snow there to make it worthwhile. Where abouts is everyone else riding out of? How far south have you been riding other than the hill that still gets snow in the southwest corner?

Waiting for the year where there is enough to ride on opening day.

Drove up in the storm, was able to ride Saturday and Sunday. Packed up Monday and went home. Not a great year but did get a couple good rides in. Next year my investment is helmet communicators / tunes in my ears. A couple people at the house want to do it.

Rode Orleans County on Friday.... Best ride of the season! Went out Saturday morning and it was good, got to Al's and the snow was starting to show brown, late afternoon the fields were showing. I went out Sunday morning towards Jay and tried to beat the rain and was only able to get 10 miles in. It's all done. Good club...

Did about 40 miles…. OS 48 to JVI. Trails were ok for 40 degree weather… the next couple days are going to be scary. I’m hoping we can salvage the rest of the season.

Sunday.... Rode from OS48 to OS1 and back (did go to the border), trails are OK.... need snow 14B & 105 trails. Did about 75 miles. Monday... Rode from OS48 to Jay Village and back, 58,105,100,101..... 58 was the best of the weekend. Did over 70 miles. All trails are thin in spots, icy..... need snow. Groomers are doing good for what is out there. Cold weather is making me think about a taller windshield. House should be full this weekend, group ride.

I'm hoping we get stuck their for most of next week, work will understand.... I'm in CT and don't have any good sources for local updates, even when we're up there the local news channels seem to be based out of Montpelier. I was told by the club that our area is kind of a valley and the northeast (Island Pond) and northwest (Jay) areas catch a lot more snow.

Road from Irasburg/Coventry area into Island Pond on Saturday, Island Pond trails took a beating (trail 2001). Irasburg/Coventry had bare spots but was better..... need more snow!

I heard the bridge was replaced (uncovered version)? It's a temp?

Joined a local club this year and went to a meeting (North Country Mountaineers) on Sunday, the couple of groomer operators were dying to get out. Area around Coventry / Irasburg only saw a couple inches so I'm not sure if they were able to go at it with their new groomer.