Saluda 110 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 Weekend of the 27 th. Curious, does that change plans for many of you ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CATRESERVE 248 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 I usually stay in NH and invite my Maine inlaws/outlaws (relatives/friends) down to join me. Remember Maine is not only reciprocal but will welcome anyone from any other state that is legally registered to ride for free. NH and VT only recognize each other and Maine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock On 78 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 I register in Maine and NH anyway and try and stay away from busy areas like Pittsburg, Rangely, The Diamond that weekend may try going into Vermont on that Friday if conditions allow. 1 rossi46 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossi46 90 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 Rock is spot on...it can be mayhem that weekend on the NH/ME border trails. Not sure what the current conditions are, but we had a great ride last year from Canaan to Derby, VT. Trails were well marked, freshly groomed, and sled traffic wasn't bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ckf 297 Report post Posted January 20, 2018 3 hours ago, rossi46 said: Rock is spot on...it can be mayhem that weekend on the NH/ME border trails. Not sure what the current conditions are, but we had a great ride last year from Canaan to Derby, VT. Trails were well marked, freshly groomed, and sled traffic wasn't bad. Upper elevations are good from what I hear, but the trials in the fields are thin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smallengineguy 88 Report post Posted January 20, 2018 Seems to be that way every year, we have a major snowmelt just before that weekend... It ruined my plans last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdrenalineJunky 41 Report post Posted January 25, 2018 Well the north country atv club is planning their poker run big atv ride event this weekend.......despite temps forecasted to be *40. I asked about the 32* rule on their FB page and was ignored. The Fix is in! What little thin icey base there was on that whole are will be shot. Eff the snowmobilers! 1 dirt dummy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airtime006 41 Report post Posted January 26, 2018 This one is going to get messy both in actual damage to trails and damage to ATV/Sled relationships (I feel sorry for anyone who rides those trails on a sled in the winter) ......I am confused on why the ATV club- would still run their "WINTER" Poker run when the temps will be above *32....it bleeds to me the entitlement society we live in.... Its scheduled so we are doing it no matter rain, snow, hurricane, or typhoon....another decision by a group of supposedly responsible members that just do not take common sense into consideration. Good luck with that aftermath cleanup.... Ride Right, Ride Safe, and Ride On ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ckf 297 Report post Posted January 26, 2018 It should be a busy weekend in northern VT, NH and western ME. There was a lot of sleds in town here in Island Pond, VT for a Friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mercier 36 Report post Posted January 27, 2018 10 hours ago, Airtime006 said: This one is going to get messy both in actual damage to trails and damage to ATV/Sled relationships (I feel sorry for anyone who rides those trails on a sled in the winter) ......I am confused on why the ATV club- would still run their "WINTER" Poker run when the temps will be above *32....it bleeds to me the entitlement society we live in.... Its scheduled so we are doing it no matter rain, snow, hurricane, or typhoon....another decision by a group of supposedly responsible members that just do not take common sense into consideration. Good luck with that aftermath cleanup.... Ride Right, Ride Safe, and Ride On ! I guess the Nighthawks are on board with the event. They intend to groom afterward. I can't believe that it will be good for the base. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saluda 110 Report post Posted January 29, 2018 Had a great long weekend. Warmed up at the end but still did very well. To me there were lower numbers than in past years, maybe just where and when we rode. Both stations ended up running out of gas at times so people must have been there. Saw an ambulance loading up and the helicopter med flight at another time. Didn't need to see that, wish people were more careful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhwentworth 307 Report post Posted January 29, 2018 3 hours ago, Saluda said: Saw an ambulance loading up and the helicopter med flight at another time. Didn't need to see that, wish people were more careful. The first listed incident involving a guy from Bow was probably the one you saw. There's another one in Pittsburg and one in Lincoln. People from Mass, NH, and Texas. First-time rider in one, rental sled riding double in another. I would think that icy trails might have been a factor. PITTSBURG — A man was transported to the hospital via helicopter after a serious snowmobile crash in northern New Hampshire. Authorities say the incident happened around 11:15 a.m. on Friday in the area of trail 142 in Pittsburg. Norton Compton, 63 of Bow, was operating a snowmobile and following a friend. The trail the riders were on took a sharp left turn, causing Compton to drift off the designated path. He attempted to get the machine under control but ended up rolling the snowmobile over on top of him. Compton’s riding partner went back and found him injured at the crash scene and called 911 immediately.The Pittsburg Fire Department was notified of the severity of Compton's injuries and established a landing spot for a DHART Helicopter that was in route.Compton was transported by the DHART Helicopter to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. This crash is still under investigation, however, it appears that the rider's inexperience was a primary factor in the crash. Friday was Compton’s first time riding a snowmobile. Pittsburg- New Hampshire Fish and Game conservation officers say a Massachusetts man was injured Saturday, after the snowmobile he was operating rolled onto its side, pinning him between the machine and an icy snowbank. According to Conservation Officer Christopher Egan, a man identified as Roy Piatelli, 56, of Bridgewater, Mass., suffered non-life-threatening injuries around 11:20 a.m. Saturday while attempting to navigate his snowmobile between two icy snowbanks along Hatty’s Way in Pittsburg. Piatelli was transported by 45th Parallel Ambulance to Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook for further evaluation and treatment. According to Egan, Piatelli was wearing a full-faced helmet and proper riding gear at the time of the incident, and neither speed nor alcohol are considered factors in the crash. Lincoln- Conservation officers also said a Texas man was injured in a crash in Lincoln Saturday afternoon.According to Conservation Officer Jonathan Demler, around 2:10 p.m. on Saturday a man identified as Juan Carrillo, 44, of Fulshear, Texas, was riding a rental snowmobile with a passenger when he encountered a sharp turn while descending from a bridge crossing.According to Demler, Carrillo’s snowmobile left the trail, traveled up a steep slope and hit a tree, throwing the Texas man against the tree. Carrillo was transported by other members of his riding group back to the snowmobile rental office, where he was treated by first responders from the Lincoln fire department and ambulance service. After reviewing the accident scene investigators determined rider inexperience and trail conditions were contributing factors in the accident. Carrillo and his passenger were wearing helmets and appropriate riding attire, said Demler. The passenger, who was not identified, was checked out by medical personnel at the rental office and was unhurt. Carrillo was transported to Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth, where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saluda 110 Report post Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, jhwentworth said: The first listed incident involving a guy from Bow was probably the one you saw. There's another one in Pittsburg and one in Lincoln. People from Mass, NH, and Texas. First-time rider in one, rental sled riding double in another. I would think that icy trails might have been a factor. Too bad, hope they all make out well. We came across our share of very fast sleds, lane crossers and large groups that park double in the trail and then stand even farther out to talk or smoke. Edited January 29, 2018 by Saluda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
