http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ Discussion Board: Recent Topics en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:03:09 +0000 http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=5#post-6 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:30:29 +0000 cerickson 6@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>Made my first maintenence foray into Red Creek on Sat. May 30. Actually only made into Corral from Spooky. There is a lot of timber down from all the spring wind. It's gonna take a few more days sawing to get her open. I'm not sure when I'll get back in. If anybody else goes to cut, list your results here so we'll know where to pick it up. I only got to the steep up just past the rocky creek crossing in Corral before the first big meadow and well below the divide. Don't forget Red is on the schedule for July 25 trail day!</p> <p>Chris E. </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=29#post-46 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:22:53 +0000 Joanne LaBelle 46@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>The Dead Cow trail is fantastic. Some wonderful soul has been in there and chain- sawed several trees that were across the trail THANK YOU!!! There were just a few boggy spots to walk, but overall the trail is great considering all the moisture we have had in June. Sheeps Bridge (Putt Putt) trail is buffed out and wonderful of course. Just one wet, muddy spot to walk. ENJOY! </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=28#post-45 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:18:56 +0000 Joanne LaBelle 45@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>All Trails on the North side of the road are open and great! The new re-route on Bovine keeps things alot drier than in the past. New bridges on Shark's Belly are fantastic. Just a few logs that need to be cut- on Shark's Belly and one large on on the two track connecting the top of Channel Lock to Sodbuster. One old log bridge on Probation is down from three logs to one- so use caution. </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=27#post-44 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:24:07 +0000 Lynne 44@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>Found at the top of Bovine on June 11: pumpkin colored Cloudveil sweatshirt, well-worn, size small to medium. </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=25#post-41 Fri, 28 May 2010 19:06:26 +0000 bmalheiro 41@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>One Wed. the 26th rode Bovine up then at intersection took ATV track over to Southbound to avoid the still wet trail leading down into the north facing woods. Unfortunately some horse people had ridden that section. Southbound and the double track at the bottom only had three small snow banks to walk through; otherwise mostly dry and tacky. </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=26#post-42 Mon, 31 May 2010 01:56:45 +0000 KathleenS 42@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>Aspen Trails are good - even after all this rain and snow in the past week. Not even that muddy except for a mile out from the north trail head. Awesome for trail running, hiking and one down tree on the north end of trail that mt bikers have to look out for. </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=24#post-40 Sat, 15 May 2010 04:08:41 +0000 Calebroberts 40@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>Perfect tacky dirt on Bovine, Channel Lock, almost all of Southbound but you cant climb back to the saddle on the 2-track. still feet of snow there. You can only get a couple hundred feet into Shark's Belly before the snow. Hopefully this coming warm weather clears alot of that snow out </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=23#post-39 Sat, 15 May 2010 03:01:27 +0000 Joanne LaBelle 39@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>Still 12 to 24 inches of snow on the north slopes of the trail. South facing and open areas are muddy. 1/3 of the trail is still under snow. One large aspen across the trail on the first 1/8 mile when coming from the North Trail head. Won't be mtn biking the trail for a few weeks it looks like, but it was okay to hike or trail run if you go early while the snow is crusty. Come on summer! </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=22#post-37 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:14:50 +0000 jb borstelmann 37@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>Many thanks to all the grooming volunteers, Nick and Tim, and the board for a very good winter of excellent ski trails. Stepping up the schedule in Teton Canyon was much appreciated and well used, a nice complement to Targhee's unfortunate budget/grooming cutback. Nordic skiing has come along way in this valley in 8 years!!! </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=21#post-36 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:23:11 +0000 Randy 36@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>Save the date: July 23, 24, &#38; 25, for the TVTAP Wydaho Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival Here in Teton Valley. Group rides, music, mountain bike movies, trials exhibitions, clinics, food, beer, and more. Check out the festival website at <a href="http://www.TetonMountainBikeFest.TVTAP.org" rel="nofollow">www.TetonMountainBikeFest.TVTAP.org</a><br /> Should be a great time. </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=18#post-32 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:43:25 +0000 Driggsgal 32@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>It would be nice if ALL the dog owners skiing these nordic tracks would pick up the land mines. How awful for us skiers that DON'T bring dogs. What happened to that rule anyway? </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=20#post-34 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:51:09 +0000 jb borstelmann 34@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>The grooming gents, esp. Dave and Randy, have really put the love to these trails, and it shows. The track has firmed up nicely and is really skiing well. If you have to dodge a few dirt clods, well, heck, it's a farm field! Thanks, boys. The real estate agents and owners owe you a percentage for raising their property values... jb </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=19#post-33 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:37:10 +0000 sbierman 33@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>Hello All,</p> <p>Just a friendly reminder to not park in the library lot when skiing at Alta. Many older folks have had to walk a little further than they need to on the slick lot to use library.</p> <p>Thanks </p> <p>Scott </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=17#post-31 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:57:49 +0000 cmrhatch 31@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>I saw on the conditions page that dogs are allowed at Teton Springs now. Is that right? </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=16#post-30 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:03:23 +0000 Calebroberts 30@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>Anyone else out there interested in Skijoring and related activities?<br /> i went with Hobbes alot last winter. looking for others to go with, equipment ideas, area races....etc. </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=6#post-9 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:26:01 +0000 Lynne 9@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>Just got back from a full circuit of the loop or "island" trails. Everything is in great shape- tacky but nothing really muddy (even Shark's Belly) and the wildflowers are extraordinary. One big downed tree on Sharks Belly has a detour ridden in around it- a chainsaw right there would be helpful. </p> <p>The only downside is the mosquitoes, but only if you stop moving. </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=7#post-10 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:04:57 +0000 Lynne 10@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>Aspen Trail in pretty good shape today. Seems like more roots and rocks than previous years, though. A bit of mud in the usual spots just south of the north-most creek crossing (the wooden bridge). A few cows (and their leavings) towards the Darby end.</p> <p>Next trail day will be partly on this trail- I look forward to what the FS trail crew has in mind.</p> <p>Still a ton of gorgeous buffed singletrack here, and the flowers are great. </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=9#post-12 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:36:06 +0000 Lynne 12@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>Rode the S Fork of Horseshoe today. The first half was really nice- obviously the TBRD trail crew (or MCC folks) had done some work on it- dry and buffed. The second half still has some mud holes from a seep in the section that runs from the steep creek crossing to the new pressure treated bridge (thanks Scott et al). From the bridge to the top it is fine, but has one big blowdown just before the hike-a-bike section near the top.</p> <p>Once again, flowers are great, mosquitoes fairly aggressive but keep moving. </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=15#post-25 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:41:20 +0000 ekr 25@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>I tried out the Victor Bike Park last weekend- what a blast. Thanks to everyone who helped develop and build it- this is a great addition to out little valley neighborhood! </p> <p>If you haven't tried it yet, load up your bike ASAP and give it a whirl. </p> <p>ER </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=11#post-17 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:27:55 +0000 Lynne 17@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>Beautiful morning to ride up Mail Cabin and over to Mike Harris. We cleared a good amount of small downed logs/ trees out of the trail, but there are a few big logs that were too big- a chainsaw or wood saw would be good. Trail is a bit overgrown in places, but no mud. Flowers are incredible. </p> <p>The hike-a-bike up Mail Cabin next to Super Bowl is still brutal. We could certainly use a reroute in there. </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=14#post-23 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:39:01 +0000 mgxrider 23@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>I've got a Mongoose MGX and I've heard people say their pritty crappy bikes. Is this true?<br /> Also I have a Specalized Hard Rock Comp hard tail with Judy TT forks how much does this bike sell for and should I use this instead of my mongoose? </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=13#post-19 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:33:47 +0000 Joanne LaBelle 19@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>Spooky Trail is in fine shape. Only one dead fall log just a few hundred yards from the trail head. Thanks Chris Erickson- I imagine you helped saw a few of those logs! The Red Creek crossing is running very high- use the log "bridge" and walk your bike, is my advice. The trail cat crew was in working on the two track the day I was there and getting rid of the many muddy spots, where water was pooling at the big check dams, but other than that the ride is great! Scott Bossell said they were heading to Piney Pass to work on the ATV trail, but they were using the Cat along the way to improve some of the worst mud pits. The Sheep have been driven in to this region, so beware of the sheep dogs! </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=12#post-18 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:26:42 +0000 Joanne LaBelle 18@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>July 11, 2009 We mountain biked up Millcreek from the trailhead on Teton Canyon Road. The cows are now in full force along this route, but the trail is in very nice shape. Just a few very bumpy spots near the top where the cows have walked and punched holes on the trail in wet conditions. (Or we can blame in on moose ha ha) There was no downfall, but we did not venture on to Cold Springs since it is likely still pretty wet in there. </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=8#post-11 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:11:52 +0000 Dave in Victor 11@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>Raced the annual WYDAHO Race on the 4th and the trails were buffed and fast. The flowers are going off up there too.</p> <p>The Sidewinder downhill trail is super fun on any bike. We did two Sidewinder laps on Sunday on our cross-country bikes. This is a great way to work on the downhill skills. This weekend should see the opening of another downhill trail. </p> http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/topic.php?id=10#post-14 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:17:17 +0000 Joanne LaBelle 14@http://www.tvtap.org/discussion/ <p>On Sunday July 5th, we rode horseback up Mahogany Creek to Elk Flats. The lower section of the trail is in superb shape. The new section that TVTAP built is wonderful on horseback and will be great for Mtn.bikes too. The 2nd re-route that we worked on for trail day is mostly complete, there is just a rocky outcrop only about 10 ft long on a knoll, that you may have to carry a bike. The horses went right over it. The top 1/3 of Mahogany, before it reaches the saddlejunction with the crest trail was rutted, muddy and had dirt bike tracks around a few spots. I hope we can get some re-routes done there to make it ridable and sustainable. But all the downfall is clear and the Forest service crews have cut MANY logs.</p> <p>From the junction at the saddle up to Elk Flats is also mostly rideable on a bike, however there is one spot in the last treed area, before the open side hill to Elk Flats that had a big blow down. When we were there, some kind dirt bikers had two small chainsaws and were cutting an alternate route around the 15 ft tall blow down pile.<br /> No snow on the trail even up in Elk flats. Go ride it! </p>