TRAIL/WEATHER CONDITIONS

Good Saturday Afternoon...

NO further precipitation yesterday, overnight, or thus far today. This afternoon as of 12:30 p.m., we have a current temperature of 34 degrees. Earlier this morning, the Red River Valley area was covered by a heavy fog. The fog has finally lifted thankfully. We are hovering right above the freezing mark and while the forecast says that we'll see mid 40's today...we're not buying it. But the day is not over, so we'll just wait and see. There has been some melting (as expected), but there is still so much snow on the ground, so unless there is some more melting between this afternoon & tomorrow, riders to the park tomorrow will definitely get to enjoy their share of the snow. Those thinking about venturing out to the park tomorrow should dress accordingly for winter weather & watch the forecast. Right now the forecast is saying that the high tomorrow should be right at 40 degrees. Also, the forecast hasn't ruled out the possibility of pm rain/snow showers for tomorrow as well. For those wishing to see Bulcher snow pictures, please refer to Friday's (Feb. 13th 5:30 pm) blog. Have a great rest of the day. For those wishing to get some snow riding in at Bulcher this weekend, tomorrow is your chance. We open at 8 a.m. tomorrow (Valentine's Day) morning. See you soon. But for now, we will leave you with a comprehensive report to get you ready on what to expect at RRMT, Inc. tomorrow, Sunday.

*** Please note that these guidelines are just to serve as helpful tips on what to expect at the park. As always, and especially in this type of winter weather, RRMT, Inc. cannot guarantee park conditions. ***

RRMT, INC.'S RAIN/SNOW RECAP
Just as a recap, leading up to today, here are this week's rainfall/snowfall totals that we pulled off each of our daily blogs from the week:

* Sunday (2/7/2010) overnight - 3 QUARTERS OF AN INCH OF RAIN
* Monday--NO PRECIPITATION
overnight-- NO PRECIPITATION
* Tuesday-- NO PRECIPITATION
overnight-- NO PRECIPITATION
* Wednesday -- NO PRECIPITATION
overnight--NO PRECIPITATION
* Thursday-- 8 INCHES OF SNOW
overnight—NO PRECIPITATION
* Friday-- NO PRECIPITATION
overnight—NO PRECIPITATION
* Saturday (2/13/2010)-- NO PRECIPITATION as of 12:30 p.m.

TRAILS
All of our trails are OPEN....this includes all trails on both the North & East sides. Bill's Woods & the New Property are both open as well...ENJOY!

Mountain Creek is at its normal level, except down toward the mouth of the Red River where we advise riders to use caution. No problem crossing Mountain Creek at this time. However, we advise riders to be cautious of where you choose to cross Mountain Creek at due to snowy/frozen slushy conditions in the creek. As always we would like to remind everyone that just because a trail was there on your last ride...don't expect it to be there on your next ride. Water (from the April 2009 rains) has really changed a lot of our trail system, so we advise everyone to use extreme caution even when riding on trails that you were once familiar.

Water puddles are to be expected in certain trail areas as the snow melts. While you don't have to worry about dust, please be cautious of slick & icy trails. Also, use common sense & DO NOT DRIVE OVER LARGE BODIES OF FROZEN WATER!

RED RIVER
The Red River remains at its normal level. There still remains some lurking murky water/quicksand being pushed up into the mouth of Mountain Creek from the river, so watch out for it...getting stuck is possible, especially with the slushy/slick snow/ice in the creek.

CREEK
While riding in Mountain Creek is possible and crossing the creek is also possible...please use caution when in the creek, especially further down the creek toward the river. It is very possible to sink your recreational vehicle in the creek due to quicksand & lots of snowy/icy/slushy mud if not careful. Please note that if you get stuck, RRMT, Inc. is under no obligation to tow you out! (Please note that this applies to all recreational vehicles (throughout the entire park) as well as automobiles (in the campground areas).

2010 RRMT, Inc. Memberships Now On Sale!
If you weren't a member in 2009, but are planning on joining for 2010...don't forget that 2010 RRMT, Inc. Memberships are now on sale to the general public! Member benefits start immediately. A great deal & just in time for the new year! If you will be visiting the park this weekend, a new 2010 membership may be just what you need! Ask us for details.

2009 RRMT, Inc. Members May Renew Now For 2010!
Registration is now open for current 2009 members to renew their memberships for 2010. You can mail your stuff in or bring it with you to the park office on your next visit. If you will be visiting this weekend, upon check-in at the park office, we can provide you with renewal paperwork to complete if you need any help with finalizing needed park documentation.

RRMT, Inc. will be OPEN tomorrow, Sunday, February 14...Valentine's Day! We will have park operation hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. All Members, Guests, and Visitors Welcome Sunday!

If you will be coming in tomorrow, Sunday, and staying over Sunday night to ride Monday (President's Day), be sure to tell us tomorrow upon arrival that you are camping. This overnight Sunday camping option is only valid for members and is not valid to the general public since on Monday we are only open to members & their guests & not to the general public.

And last but not least...a final reminder...if you plan on venturing out to Bulcher on Sunday...dress in layers to stay warm & don't forget your camera! Also, a tow rope & a sled is not a bad idea either.

Happy Valentine's Day Weekend!

We'll bring you another blog tomorrow morning, first thing, when we open.

RRMT, Inc. Staff