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Anyone ridden out of Amos or heard why the 83 is still red in that area? I have stayed there many times and cant see why that trail could be red, even if the river crossing in Amos is unstable. Also - how are the 'yellow' trails around Rouyn? Thanks MS

We cottage near singhampton. Our base (like in the pics) is about 8-12" of concrete. If we could just get a solid 12" of new snow we would be 'off to the races'. Seems like a big ask this year......... MS

How were the trails holding up? I have ridden there many times. I Have been invited with some guys to ride from ROuyn, Lasarre to Valdor leaving on the 6th. Worth it? or should I take a pass and wait for snow? This is turning into an exceptional winter - for all the wrong reasons. MS

That could have been real bad. That sledder owes his life to that truck driver. You could see the driver start to back off the gas as he approached the group - that probably is why he got the rig under control - as fast as he did- as sled wandered across the road. Scary MS

Thanks for taking the time to profile your trip enjoyed following your route. Looks like a great time. Curious- where did you park at new liskeard? ms

Black creek had food. They dont have a full menu but had enough choices to make it a worthwhile stop (not to mention there nothing else around). Definitely enjoyed being there, having never been in that area before. MS

We didnt make it to Spanish. We ended up going in other directions. Things improved as Saturday brought 6" of new snow. With Dunlop Lake as our base camp: Thursday afternoon - Rode south of town, took the F trail towards Spanish but didnt make it as we didnt get going until late afternoon and ran out of daylight.- out and back. Friday - Took the D trail to Blind River. Came home on the BR4. I would not take this trail again, granted it is yellow, but very tight running. That day was freezing cold so it was a shorter day. Saturday - F trail northwest to Blackcreek Outfitters. Tons of fun, half way out - that trail gets into logging roads where you can really increase your speeds easy cruise to 100kph. Sunday - EL3 to the west - out and back - powerline running. Lots of fun. This was a father daughter trip so we were not crushing huge km's. Friday was -31C, so that slowed us down. Regardless, we clocked 700km so I was happy and so was she. Loved the terrain up there. Beautiful countryside. MS

Just got back from Elliot Lake - rode Thursday to Sunday. Stayed at Dunlop Lake Lodge. There really are not a lot of options for accommodation. There is the Hampton Inn in town and Dunlop Lake which is great - ask for Tricia. They get booked fairly quick so you better look into it sooner or later. Lots of great loops to do from there. Heads up - the trails up there - for the most part are not 100kmph trails. You work for most of your km's. So be wary of setting too lofty of a an agenda. MS

Thanks for your help Its appreciated - the Redtop is closed for the winter fyi MS

Search both those spots you mentioned but could not find the communities they are in? Dont forget, I dont know the area very well MS

Heading up to Dunlop Lake Lodge on Thursday. Reviewing the OFSC map, there are very few places for lunch in that area during days trips from Eilliot Lake - east or west of where we are staying. -Bobbers in Bruce Mines -Black Creek in Searchmount. Can anyone advise of restaurants in that area i have not covered. Thanks MS

Thanks for the input. Frustrating year. MS

Was hoping someone from the area could comment why a short 16km section of the D134 between Bruce Mines and Elliot Lake is coming up red on the trail map? This really bisects the ability to do any loops in that area. I gave something booked for the end of next week and may alter plans if all the trails aren't up and open. Any input would be helpful Thanks MS

Its a bit over the top but I coat my torsion axle with grease. Buy a cheap tub of grease from crappy tire, put on the mechanics gloves and wipe it all over. My axle is 9 yrs old and all the original paint is intact, and is in relatively good shape. I redo this every 3-5 yrs. Its a messy job but our trailers are exposed to horrible conditions being used in the winter. MS

I found one at princess auto - it was cheap and packed really tight. Like half the size of a football. Serves the purpose as it only gets used a few times a year. MS