PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 02/11
2/11/25
I crawled outa bed this morning at 0630 and flipped on my outside deck lights and said “holy wah” its gonna be a busy day! It was 5 degrees and I had a solid 7″ of fresh snow on my deck!!! It is now 0830 with a bright sunny sky and 7 degrees.
I am not on the schedule to groom today but I wish I was, its gonna be a blast for the guys that are on!! I`ll spend the day digging out…not so much fun.
All trails will be run today but I don`t even have to wait to hear from the guys cause I know all trails will be EXCELLENT and I don`t use that word very often! Thats all I have to say about the trails so here are a few tips for you when you come upon a groomer on the trails. I mention these cause it sure helps us on a long day on the trails and its safer for everyone. Plus. it seems to be a problem every year.
Tip #1…..When you see a groomer coming at you start looking for a good spot to get off the trail and get outa our way so we don`t have to stop or try and squeeze by….this happens WAY to often and it makes for a much longer day for us. Remember we CAN NOT get off the trail and we DO have the right of way.
Tip #2…..When you approach a groomer from behind, follow us SLOWLY from 50′ back. Please stay off the brap lever so you don`t tear up the fresh groom. We will let you by as soon as possible. DO NOT just try and fly by us!!!!!
Tip #3……We would rather see hand signals for how many ppl. are behind you in your group or for the last person rather than a thumbs up or even a wave.
This concludes the days lesson on “How to get around a groomer on the trail”. Please try and follow these tips. Its MUCH safer for everyone involved. THANK YOU!!!!!! HAVE A SAFE RIDE!!!!!
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris
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PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 02/11
Good Morning from trl.452 @ Vermillion rd.
About – 10 degrees and 6″ of new snow..
Branches are laden heavey with snow..
Half way , on this trip time to shovel the groomer off
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That's a bummer. A quick pan might have been the ticket for us diehards who can't face the reality of the end of the riding season. Great work overall this season! Through all the issues thrown at the team this year, you guys kicked it!
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