YES, it's snowing!  We have a little over an inch on the ground already this morning and it's still coming down.  All our cabins are booked for the holiday weekend, but we do have some openings mid-week.  So, if your schedule allows for little adventure on a week day, give us a call and avoid the extra traffic.

Good job Jerry for taking down another coyote.  That's one less that we'll have to worry about harassing the deer herd.

Maine Snowmobile Registration REQUIRED

We had another busy weekend here at Bosebuck Mountain Camps.  Thank you to all our regular patrons and the new faces who stopped by for their first visit.  We'd love to see you all again.

There were some issues with registrations, so let's make this perfectly clear; by Maine state law, as soon as you cross the border into Maine you need a Maine registration for your sled. And, yes, that means even to come into Bosebuck whether it be for food, gas or any other reason.  For those who have called an inquired about this issue, we have always passed along this same information. 

We offer the opportunity to obtain a non-resident registration here at Bosebuck as a courtesy to our lodging guests and also to those off the trail who choose to purchase a registration in that manner.  Yes, we require cash only because the State of Maine only pays agents a single $1.00 per registration and after the time needed to process the paperwork and mail the monthly reports, we are not making any money as a registration agent.

For those of you who were mad, upset or frustrated at the Maine Warden Service for doing their job, please keep in mind that it is your responsibility to know the laws before you ride.  Not a single ticket was written on Bosebuck property for those without registrations.  On the contrary, everyone was given the opportunity to purchase a registration and avoid a possible fine. 

Please keep in mind that those same Warden's who may have gotten your dander up are the same guys who will find you after an accident on the trail during the middle of the night with sub-zero temperatures.  It's a thankless job, but someones got to do it.  We have limited natural resources and they are the guardians.

How about taking all that negative energy and turning it into a positive by shining a light on the situation and taking steps to change it.  Contact your NH or Maine legislator and ask them to reinstate reciprocity between the two states.  This will only benefit everyone and give you more great trails to ride!

RLSC's groomer was on schedule with his Sunday night run from Oquossoc so those venturing out this morning will be riding on a freshly groomed trail.  Thanks Eben!

Saturday has once again arrived and we are busy preparing for another banner day here at Bosebuck Mountain Camps.  The current temperature is 20 degrees with light snow falling.  I wish I could tell you that we received a foot of fresh snow, but that is not the case.  On the bright side, due to the cold temps we have been experiencing, many nights below zero, we have held onto what snow has managed to come our way.  Of course we want more, more, more, so keep wishing for that big Nor'easter.  I know many of you have no snow, but trails here are in good to great condition.

The groomer from Oquossoc completed his appointed rounds last night arriving here at Bosebuck around 11PM.  Those riding ITS 84 are certainly in for a treat this morning on that freshly groomed trail.  Hope to see in the dinning room today!

No big snow storms, but we are picking up smaller amounts, 2, 3 and 4 inches of snow every other day or so.  We have light snow falling this morning and the RLSC groomer was in yesterday on his usual Wednesday run.  Although it did warm to 36 degrees yesterday, we had plenty of snow on the ground to absorb what little rain we did receive.  Overnight temps plunged into the teens and we are currently holding at 19 degrees this morning.

Based on the feedback received from riders the past two days, trails are in great condition and have rebounded very well from the enormous weekend traffic.

Unbelievable!

That's all I have to say about this past weekend.

If anyone had any doubts about whether or not reciprocity benefits both states the answer is perfectly clear, YES!

We experienced record breaking days this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday and we are especially thankful to our staff; Ann, Dana, Shannon, Chad & Irene for all their extra effort.  We appreciate the patronage from all those who stopped in for food and/or gas for their sled. 

Thanks also to Mike Koob for traveling into Bosebuck early Sunday morning on his day off to replenish our gas tank.  That single nozzle on our tank had more action in three days then in the prior four weeks prior combined.

Due to the heavy traffic the trails of course were in rough shape by the end of the day yesterday.  However, the RLSC groomer made it's usual trip last night with Eben at the helm.  The four inches of fresh snow that we received last night was a nice topping for the frozen base already in place.

PS: Thanks Jerry, Mike, Rick, Mike and Capt. John

ME, NH, VT Reciprocity Weekend

Finally these states have come together to allow sleds to ride with a valid registration (Vermont also requires proof of insurance) into any of the three adjoining states this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (JAN 27/28/29).

With a forecast for 4 to 8 inches of snow tonight into tomorrow morning, conditions should be near peak.   Although our cabins are fully booked for the weekend, we will be serving breakfast, lunch and dinner by advance reservation as usual.

ITS84 from Oquossoc was groomed last night by RLSC and Eben is doing a great job keeping the trail in the best possible condition.  We are expecting a very busy weekend and look forward to seeing some old friends and new faces alike. 

Bring it on!  Another three inches of fresh powder arrived overnight and it's still coming down.

Snoedeo in Rangeley will be underway today with demo booths at Rev-it-Up, Oquossoc Marine and Boss Power Equipment.  The Rave-X show starts at 5PM with the Welcome to Snodeo with a Bowl-A-Thon will begin at 4PM at Moose Alley. Hope everyone enjoys this year's events.