JCM 8,675 #1 Posted April 19 On 4-4-24 the Winter storm left 14'' of heavy wet snow and shut down the complete 1.5 mile loop of trails the RS members enjoy at the September M & G every year. This does not include the dirt woods road not owned by us that is about a 4 mile out and back that Mike @Sparky takes charge of is impassable currently as well. At this time all of the trails are done on the house side of the brook. The trails on half of the Cabin side of the brook are done except the far left hand side of the property where the Hemlock grove is which is about 5 ac. This is the worst we have seen this much of a mess here after a Winter storm. I have been able to have a good friend of mine come up 3 times to help out with getting things back to normal. I have done quite a bit of it alone picking a little bit each day. Having well maintained equipment around has made a huge difference in the progress. I would like to thank @AMC RULES and @Mrs. Rules for the offer to drive all the way up here to lend a hand so the M&G will continue on, very much appreciated. That is what makes RS a special place. These pictures are only some of what it looks like and I may have posted more than I should have not to bore anyone. Thanks All 8 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 7,382 #2 Posted April 19 "Widow Makers" are the worst to deal with - can be downright dangerous... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 8,675 #3 Posted April 19 Yes Sir. That's what we call them. Need to put some thought into that one on how to handle it. @ri702bill Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,648 #4 Posted April 19 Really appreciate all the hard work you do to keep those trails maintained and open for “cruising” Jim!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,331 #5 Posted April 19 @JCM That widowmaker leaning tree. You'll want to fasten that before felling. You have a hand winch? I have 3 here. BBT The Tree Cutter Pro would be happy to help you. Probably bring me though. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87 416-8 horse 216 #6 Posted April 19 (edited) Holy cow, that's quite a bit a damage. Good luck and be safe with the cleanup. I don't see any wheel horses out there doing the heavy hauling Edited April 19 by 87 416-8 horse 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,954 #7 Posted April 19 Say the word Buddy! Have a Chevy, be there in an instant. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,331 #8 Posted April 19 1 minute ago, AMC RULES said: Say the word Buddy! Have a Chevy, be there in an instant. Maybe a Craig Linda Eric Trina work party. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
