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THE SNOW-LY GRAIL

Local snowmobiling enthusiasts are not disappointed by the amount of snow when they venture into the White River Basin high country. Last weekend Ripple Creek was still measuring 85”. The most recent reports in the Yampa/White basin indicate snowpack is 109% of normal, but the White River is actually just[Read More…]

April 15, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

HILLCLIMB …

The Rocky Mountain States Hillclimb Association (RMSHA) World Championship is in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, next week (March 19-22). Meeker locals Nick and Andrea Gianinetti will be competing in two events each after racing last weekend in Afton, Wyoming. Nick placed eighth in the semi-pro modified class and Andrea placed sixth[Read More…]

March 17, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

A FAMILY AFFAIR …

Nick Gianinetti placed in the top 10 in the semi-pro division at the last RMSHA race near Bear Lake, Idaho. His wife Andrea placed 12th in the amateur division, gaining some valuable experience. Their family is headed to Afton, Wyoming this weekend for the next chance to earn points in[Read More…]

February 25, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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GO, NICK, GO …

Nick Gianinetti of Meeker, with Triple Crown Racing, took ninth (stock) and 11th (modified) in the semi-pro division last weekend at Eagle Point in Beaver, Utah. The last race of the season is this weekend at Grand Targhee in Alta, Wyoming. Courtesy Photo

April 23, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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HILLCLIMB MASTER …

Triple Crown Sports, lead by coach Keri King of Fort Collins, has pulled together a snowmobile race team for the 2019 RMSHA (Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Hillclimb Association) circuit. Triple Crown Race sponsored riders Nick Gianinetti (Meeker), Eben Abshire (Palisade), Jonathan Durmas (Grand Junction) and Seth Ahlm (Fort Collins) all competed[Read More…]

February 25, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

A night in the elements: proper planning and preparation helps five snowmobilers self-rescue from Ripple Creek area

MEEKER | Rio Blanco County Communications Center received a call around 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 19, stating there were five snowmobilers that were overdue. The five individuals from Wisconsin, ranging in age from 24 to 30, were staying at the Wild Skies Flat Top Cabin Rental located at mile[Read More…]

February 19, 2019 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

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White River Rumble snowmobile race Feb. 4

MEEKER | The White River Snowmobile Club is hosting the second annual 70-mile cross country race on Feb. 4. There are also vintage and coed team divisions racing 33 miles. The club will be meeting each Monday, 6 p.m. at the Mexican House to prepare for the event. Racers, volunteers[Read More…]

January 24, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker man injured in snowmobile accident

MEEKER | Rodney Dunham, 47, of Meeker suffered serious injuries Sunday in a snowmobile accident near Meadow Lake in the Flat Tops Wilderness. According to his mother, Diane, Dunham and another snowmobiler collided, knocking Dunham off his sled. He was fortunate to be snowmobiling with a group of people with[Read More…]

January 14, 2017 by editor 1 comment

White River Rumble a big success

MEEKER I The inaugural White River Rumble, a 70-mile cross-country snowmobile race in the White River National Forest, was held Saturday and the inaugural event was considered a success by riders and organizers.

March 22, 2016 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

70-mile White River Rumble set for March 12 for long-distance snowmobilers

RBC I Not for the leisure rider or those who go snowmobiling once or twice a year, a 70-mile endurance race will be held in Meeker in March. Sponsored by the White River Snowmobile Club and Extreme Power Sports, the 2016 White River Rumble Cross Country Race will be held[Read More…]

February 27, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

135 join in poker, snowmobile ride

MEEKER I Roughly 135 sleds, several with more than one rider, took part in the third annual “I Ride with James” Poker and Snowmobile Ride on Sunday, raising funds for the James Sizemore Memorial Scholarships and for Rio Blanco County Search and Rescue.

February 20, 2014 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled