-Ride has been moved from the 13th to the 27th of January-

We'd like to get a big group of Doo-Talkers together for a big ride around Tug Hill, NY this year as we attempt to do every year. While everyone loves the idea, few actually commit and show up do to previous engagements, sled issues, etc. This year we're hoping for a big turnout, everyone from the site (and their riding partners) is invited and encouraged to show up and meet some new people from this great site. All riding abilities are welcome. The more the merrier!

I think we could set a date for Saturday, January 27th around 9am so everyone can start planning. This is NOT set in stone, but can act as a basis for the time frame we will be aiming for. This way less people will have Christmas or New Year's arrangements, and (hopefully) we will have a good snow base on the trails. Saturdays seem to work best because few people have to work weekends, and the trails will still be in good shape early Saturday and into the evening because of low traffic.

Meeting location is also up for discussion, but should be some place close to I-81 or Rte. 12 for ease of travel. Redfield (western Tug Hill off I-81) and Constableville (eastern Tug Hill off Rte. 12) are the two most popular towns, as both have large parking areas, are near major highways, have gas, motels, food, etc.

Routes, mileage, and other matters concerning the ride can be discussed as the time gets closer and snow conditions are revealed. For those who can't make the exact date, there are usually several DooTalkers (including myself) in the area around that time willing to hook up and put on some miles with you. While this will be the "Big" ride, no one says we can't have numerous rides.

As I said b4, nothing is certain at this point. So feel free to chime in with your opinions. :revinmotion

What if we dont want to ride with YOU? Just kidding. If we dont have snow in PA, my group should be about ready to for another trip about that time!

We could be in for that date!??

Oh yeah...and PA residents aren't invited.

So you don't want me to bring your sled up?

I'm in with my bro MXZ800X. We did it last year and it was fun, but not many showed up....BE THERE guys..it is all good fun and doos rock!

Count me in, Coming out of Clifton Park. I have room for one more on the trailer.

Iam Game i only live 25 mins from the TUG........

My fellow NY resident biggziff is doing those honors for me.

All PA residents ARE invited of course.

Maybe I can make it there. I dont know if I can get a ride but I might be able to ride up there from syracuse. Is this possible and has anyone ever done it? What is the ride like and how long is it from syracuse to tug?

Maybe I can make it there. I dont know if I can get a ride but I might be able to ride up there from syracuse. Is this possible and has anyone ever done it? What is the ride like and how long is it from syracuse to tug?

Uh huh....I'll bring the rope.



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You're hillarious...

tug,
You know if I can make it I will,...Since my date has been "SET BACK" I cant guarantee That I'll be good to smoke you by then!
BTW I love that pic, You look like you just lost your dog....

"Meeting location is also up for discussion, but should be some place close to I-81 or Rte. 12 for ease of travel. Redfield (western Tug Hill off I-81) and Constableville (eastern Tug Hill off Rte. 12) are the two most popular towns, as both have large parking areas, are near major highways, have gas, motels, food, etc."



Well i think The edge hotel is a good place...thats a good place b/c its right on the trail....plus if u need gas...just go down the trail a lil ways & theres a stewarts....let me know...cuz im goin up there weekend b4 christmas...every year we doo that cuz it isnt as busy...and we stay there tooo......love it there

That's a possibility too, only problem is that it's a lot of extra driving for the people coming from the south up I-81. Another thing we could do (if we have a lot of people who want to get together) is form two groups, one starting on the West side and one starting on the East side, then we could meet up in the middle somewhere to ride as a group around lunch time. Just an idea, specific plans will be easier to make when the time gets closer.

I plan on making it this year. I'm game for either drop point. Maybe start a vote on where the drop point is? Looking forward to it.

As an add on to the ride, you might be able to ride in to the Boonville fairgrounds. I know that they are bringing back snowmobile races this winter, oval and old sled. I know that its taking place sometime around January. Checking tomorrow for the exact date.

The Boonville winter fest group is tentatively planning races on January 27 and 28th. Not the 13th as I had thought.

Let's hope you're good to go this year....no Mach this time!

That's the truth. Guess I've bit$#ed enough about that one. My work schedule bid closes this Wednesday. Sooooo I'll know what days I'm working and playing up to Feb. Crossing my fingers to get the 13th zone off.

Count me in with my brother... Tell me when and where and i will most likely be there....



Josh

Got to see how this new-to-me sled runs, but I want to come up there...

I'm in.
Nut

The light has shined upon thee-I have the 13th off! Count me in.

I'll drag Carnage's butt up there as well. He prolly can't keep up, but he's funny.

I am in. A good ride would be to Stillwater Reservoir and back. Our group would be big but so what. We see huge groups up there all year. The Stillwater inn has some great food and we could get a reservation for our big group..

I'm in for Redfield being the drop point. Anyone else?

Yes that would be.... Hopefully there will be a bunch of snow by then and we can ride over to the hill from Old forge instead of trailering up...... what time of the day would we be meeting up???

Going back to THT's orig post it says 9?........Keeping my fingers crossed for good snow this year.. We will be up through monday that weekend

Of course I am.




The riding distance between Old Forge and Redfield isn't too bad when cut in half, so maybe we could do the "Two Group" thing if enough people are committed. Everyone wants to go but something always comes up near the scheduled date. A big group would be awesome though!

THT... We WILL be in OF that weekend and we love the riding over to the hill..... we jsut have to keep our fingers crossed that there will be enough snow that we can get down 10mile rd and through Brantingham..... after that we have it made... Other wise we will have to trailer over... Its aprox 1 hr from our door in OF to Highmarket...... so I guess it all depends on where the final meeting place will be................

Highmarket sounds like a good place to meet up on sleds, maybe the Sportsman. Either way, we'll get it figured out.

I would think anyone coming from the Rt 81 side could meet at Tuggers or Montague b/c of parking???
Coming from the east side....The Edge hotel like i have heard others say?
OR.........Maybe just a "general" meeting place like the Timberview could be a good place to meet especially if people like us are riding up from Brantingham rather than running over to Highmarket.... and people dropping at either Tuggers/Montague it would be a quick run to th T'View?? Just an idea............ Can't wait that should be fun ..........

You guys come up the turnpike to 81 then take 12 in Binghamton?

Sounds like a good time, hopefully the turn out is good this year. Seems like a lot of people say they're in but never show up. I work saturdays at my new job so I most likely will not be there, I'll try though.

Yep we do, unless we were going straight up to the Hill from home...which now that we have a seasonal in Old Forge/by Daikers we won't be staying anywhere else.




We have the time off, given no problems arise WE WILL be there. Hope there is good snow, I don't want to trailer over from OF. I would MUCH rather ride over..........

I would need to know where to meet you guys... Have never ridden Tug Hill before, and therefore know none of the trails... where would the best place for me to drop off and meet you guys... I have a 24' enclosed, so keep that in mind when telling me where to drop off because i have to be able to get into and outa there.....

Below are links of driving directions for me to get to either Redfield or to Old Forge..... Old forge is closer for me, what do you guys think???

Salisbury, NY to Redfield, NY Mapquest Directions

Salisbury, NY to Old Forge, NY Mapquest Directions

IMO it would be better to keep groups in sizes of 10 or less sleds, and maybe the groups could meet some place for lunch and dinner.... Otherwise there is too much Fuc*ing around to get through the trails and to get going after any stops.... Just a suggestion, thats all.... Break it up so those that want to ride fast can go together, and those that want to lolly gag can go together..... IDK, what do you guys think?????

Josh

We're not going to stick someone by themselves and expect them to navigate the trails they've never been on to meet us somewhere. Everyone will park their trucks/trailers together in either one or two locations, get ready as a group, then take off on the ride. The faster paced guys can ride out front and simply wait for the second wave at the next stop sign, not a big deal. I hope we do have enough people interested so we can form two groups, that'd be a record turnout for sure!

Carny and I are parking in Tug's yard all winter.

Josh it would be wise to unload on the east side of the hill. Old Forge requires a permit to ride thier trails.

I'm sure someone is unloading on that side to guide you.

I'll wait for you.

I've kinda been hosed for getting the 13th off. What I thought was good is looking kinda ugly. Wouldn't be too big a deal except for the 800 mile drive to NY and then back all in a weekend. So I will try to keep this date but it's looking like a possible no show. The week of Jan. 1st and then the 27th weekend thru the following week looks good for me. Not saying to change the dootalk ride date but maybe get something else going on a different date? Sorry about the possible back out-AGAIN!!! Ya just can't find good help these days!

Go for it, eh?


Snowing right now as I type this, just starting to accumulate.




Thanks bud...i'll wake you up when I get there as usual.




Seems like Carny and Ziff are always up here, and i'll be here from mid-December through mid-January, so there'll be people to ride with whenever you can make it up. But like I said before, nothing is definite at this point. The date could be moved to a different weekend depending on what conditions and schedules look like, but if you can work something out to get the 13th off that'd be great. Good luck!

I don't need a permit, i work for the sheriffs department.... Everyone else i ride with has the trail permit.. I cn drive anywhere, I am asking where i should unload?? Not the closest...

Josh

i may go a redfield drop would be nice no buddys of mine ride doo so if we are keeping it all doo i would have an empty spot on my trailor if someone in my area wants to hookup give me a shout

TTT, im in for Old Forge starting point with some other guys... Or Redfield if others aren't going from Old Forge..

Josh