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Tuesday; January 24, 2012. Temperature 2F at 5:30 a.m. with approximately three (3") inches of new snow on the ground this morning. Wyoming Road Report 1-888-996-7623 or http://wyoroad.info
Rick's SNOW REPORT: ( as of January 16, 2012 ) Got my second ride in for the year with a tour yesterday, January 15, 2012. Only minor changes to make since my last report. Temperatures have been much cooler this past week and no new settling has occurred. We received 6 to 8 inches of new snow on January 10. 2012 and 2 inches last night January 15, 2012. We could have used much more to cover all of the tracks. With another full house over the weekend there has been a lot of traffic and we now have a very hard packed snow base throughout most of the area. Overall base has improved on the top end to 50 to 75 inches in a few places, but dropped on the low end, here at the lodges, to 20 to 30 inches. Any amount of new snowfall will make for excellent riding.
My 1 to 10 analysis of our current riding conditions (10 being best):
As of January 16, 2012, at 9:00 AM:
Powder Riding - 4 : Our powder is now sugar snow. Most open areas have been packed hard by riders, and wind. I would rate this at a 4 because its still an 8 in the trees but a 1 in the open, hard packed country.
Boondocking - 8 : Conditions are great for boondocking. There is still 3 to 4 feet or more of soft sugar snow in the trees. The bad part is riding the hard pack to get there. The trails are smooth, but hard.
Cornice Jumping - 5 : Good cornices have formed, but landings are hard.
Trail Riding - 8 : 100% of trails are being groomed. Many riders for the past week and only 6 to 10 inches of fresh snow, have made it hard to maintain smoothness. All trails are still in pretty decent shape.
Snow Pack - 7 : Although we have lost some snow depth at the lodges, we have increased our base at higher elevations. The average snow depth throughout our entire riding area now varies from 20 to 75 inches.
Overall Riding Rating - 5 : We need fresh snow. Although you can ride from any of the three lodges to get to good riding, it is hard packed from the many riders and wind. There are some hills melted bare and still some valleys with 3 feet of soft sugar snow. Riders are still getting stuck climbing hills and no one has complained about the snow. We all just wish for more fresh powder.
Most Recent Snow - 2 inches on January 15, 2012 and 6 to 8 inches on January 10, 2012.
Forecast - 3 inches of snow forecast for today, 1 inch for tonight, and lesser amounts throughout the week.
Current Temperature - 6 degrees ( at 9 a.m. -- Monday; 1/16/2012 )
Rick Young, Owner
Bear Lodge Resort, Arrowhead Lodge, Elk View Inn
US14A WEST OF THE LODGE IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON! It is now part of the Groomed Snowmobile Trail System. Grooming started Monday; December 19.
LOOKING FOR THAT UNIQUE AND SPECIAL GIFT? WE CAN EMAIL YOUR GIFT CERTIFICATE! Call Roberta or Rondi at 307-752-5444 or 307-752-8444. Gift Certificates are available for all 3 Lodges ~ "Experience The Lodges of The Northern Big Horn Mountains" Bear Lodge Resort, Arrowhead Lodge, Elk View Inn.
CONGRATULATIONS Teresa Ferrigno of Gillette, Wyoming ~ this year's Bear Lodge Bad Boys Riding Club $10,000. Raffle Winner - drawn at the 9th Annual BLBB event Saturday; November 26.
YES, THE MOUNTAIN OFFERS SNOWMOBILE RENTALS IN THE WINTER SEASON AND ATV RENTALS IN THE SUMMER ~ Polaris Snowmobile & ATV, and Polaris & Suzuki ATV's. See details and pricing: www.elkviewinn.com Reservations are currently handled by Bear Lodge: 307-752-8444 or 307-752-5444.
Call for Reservations: Bear Lodge & Arrowhead....307-752-5444, 752-8444,
752-2444 Elk View Inn...................307-461-4168
ALL THREE LODGES HAVE HORSE SHOE PITS TOO!
Friday Night dinner special at Bear Lodge.... Slow Roasted Prime Rib!
Joe, and Staff look forward to welcoming you!
We invite you to come enjoy a cold beer, an ice cold drink, or a warm drink, while the mountain air refreshes you! If your timing is right ~ you may even see one of the mountains beautiful Moose enjoying the willows!
We invite you to visit Arrowhead Lodge and experience what is described as the "Best Burger On the Mountain ~ well worth the drive!" Arrowhead offers other great menu items for Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner. Nice Gift Shop items, and a Full-Bar with... a Fooze Ball table ready for a stress-relieving challenge! http://www.arrowheadlodgewyoming.com/
Elk View Inn ( formerly The Passage Resort ) has some great items on the Menus - including Elk ~ ( imagine that...Elk at Elk View Inn...perfect! ) The talk of the Mountain for Elk View Inn is Friday Night BBQ Ribs ~ mouthwatering, tender, "fabulous". 307-461-4168. If you're looking for a "Competition Fooze Ball Table" you'll find it in Elk View Inn's Bar. George and the Bar Staff are ready to serve cold beer, mixed drinks, wine, and pizza or appetizers. Happy Hour Daily 5p to 7p.
Each lodge has it's own personality and different type of mountain setting. Bear Lodge and Elk View Inn offer Conference Facilities, Indoor Pool and Hot Tub, Restaurant, Bar, Gift Shop, Gasoline, and Lodging. Bear Lodge features Polaris Snowmobile Rentals and Guided Snowmobile Tours.
Arrowhead Lodge has a small fishing pond -- a pretty setting for your wedding pictures, Restaurant, Bar, Gift Shop, Gasoline, Motel Rooms, Rustic Cabins, and RV - Tent Sites. Bear Lodge Resort and Arrowhead Lodge are located in the Bighorn National Forest under permit from the U.S. Forest Service.
Meetings ~ Conferences ~ Weddings ~ Family Reunions ~ Birthday Parties ~ Anniversary Parties ~ BBQ's ~ Theme Parties.
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