Fairbanks Snow Travelers

I got this from Geoff a few days ago. He is active on trail issues in this area. I think it is worth knowing about and helping him out if we can. Paul ==== Hi Folks, As you are aware, we have two important trail issues happening in the Ester area: 1) the blockage of the Ester Creek Road, preventing ...

Winter is coming. The 2012-2013 Rides Calendar will be drafted over the summer. Where would you like to go? We need suggestions for where you want to go and volunteers for ride leaders. If you are looking for a place to start, go back to the calendar in the 2011 October-November Newsletter to see wh...

John,

Were you planning on pulling a toboggan to haul chain saws?

When and where are we meeting?

Paul

Didn't get there, thinking about getting a group together and cutting out the trees blocking the trail we were on. :clap: John' If you can get a work party together, there probably two more trails out there that are blocked that the Snow Travelers used to use regularly. I looked at your photos so I...

You cannot have any idea of how much it pains me to post this notice. My heart is going bad again. I will not be able to lead Saturdays' ride. I lead a ride into the Flats today. I had trouble finding the trails for all the snow. If someone will step up and take the lead, there is great riding in th...

:feedup: We will try again. The 4 February ride is changed from Cantwell to the Tanana Flats. The ride will depart from the boat landing/day park at the end of Chena Pump Road at 10:00 AM and should be back before 3:00 PM. It will be a nice, easy ride of about 50 miles ideal for families and beginni...

Jody,

Are you leading a Cantwell ride on the 4th? If not, would you like to change it to a Tanana Flats ride? I'll lead.

Paul

It is -49 at 0800. Today's ride is canceled.

Paul

I suspect you are right, John. If we are frozen out again this Saturday, I will be offering to try again.

Paul

The 28 January ride is changed from the White Mountains to the Tanana Flats. The ride will depart from the boat landing/day park at the end of Chena Pump Road at 10:00 AM and should be back before 3:00 PM. It will be a nice, easy ride of about 50 miles ideal for families and beginning riders. We wil...

It is 0830 and it is 24 below. I don't think there is any chance of it getting above 20 below by 0900. Today's ride is cancelled. I will try to reschedule it.

Paul

Just a reminder - this ride does go on Ft. Wainwright's training land. Ft. Wainwright's Recreation Area Permits are free and are issued at the front gate visitor's center. We will be riding in areas 202 and 203.

The last time I tried to check-in their system was down.

Paul

John, Two minor corrections. The ride is on 7 not 17 January and is listed as "Tanana Flats" not Clear Creek Butte. If we don't get the Bonifield Trail cleared before the ride, I have an alternate route. It isn't as pretty but it will get us to Clear Creek Butte. Opening the Bonifield will...

I don't know of any list but if you tell us where you live someone will probably be able to tell you how to get into local trails without trailering up. I do most of my riding without trailering.

Paul

For those of you who have not been on this ride before, here is the plan. The ride will depart from the boat landing/day park at the end of Chena Pump Road at 10:00 AM and should be back before 3:00 PM. It will be a nice, easy ride of about 50 miles, ideal for families and beginning riders. We will ...