T bird Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Hi y’all!! Looking for first hand info from those who live where the snow is. Planning my first/last trip of the season March 29th-April 5th. With living in far end of district 5 where we received little to no snow and a total of maybe 5 days of rideable trails, works commitments and kids I haven’t come close to relieving the itch of riding!!! I have no problem with driving just want decent conditions. I know to keep an eye on the itg and weather network. Been doing it religiously, however just looking for honest opinions from those who have snow and what they think conditions may be like in a few weeks. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibsonNytro Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Id say make the drive up to Cochrane and ride there for a few days. The trails are top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Difficult to accurately predict conditions so far in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyr Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I have a pass from the warden for the weekend of the 23rd and I am starting to get nervous about how far you will have to drive. Even Cochrane is consistently hovering at or above zero for the next 2 weeks. There will be lots of snow in the bush but the roads and parking lots will be ugly very quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 We are heading up to Cochrane for the weekend of March 22nd early and that may be our end of season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Nunz said: We are heading up to Cochrane for the weekend of March 22nd early and that may be our end of season. No way you will call it quits that early....if there's snow somewhere I'm convinced you'll find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Nunz said: We are heading up to Cochrane for the weekend of March 22nd early and that may be our end of season. We have plans to head to Cochrane thurs Mar 21. Hearst Friday Mar 22. Cochrane Saturday Mar 23. Home Sunday Mar 24. Fingers crossed. Im getting nervous looking at weather... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyr Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Nunz said: We are heading up to Cochrane for the weekend of March 22nd early and that may be our end of season. There is a good chance I will see you there. My plan was to be in Cochrane mid afternoon on Friday, go for a quick spin to Timmins or somewhere for dinner. Head to Hearst on Sat am, stay the night in Hearst, head back to Cochrane on Sunday and be on the road early Monday am. Or possibly head to Amos, QC. Its the same drive to either place for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 22 minutes ago, scottyr said: There is a good chance I will see you there. My plan was to be in Cochrane mid afternoon on Friday, go for a quick spin to Timmins or somewhere for dinner. Head to Hearst on Sat am, stay the night in Hearst, head back to Cochrane on Sunday and be on the road early Monday am. Or possibly head to Amos, QC. Its the same drive to either place for me. Sounds good, that is our plan as well, leave early and be up there for noon, We will be at the Westway, stop by for a beverage you wont miss my sled.. if you want someone to ride with let me know there will be a few of us up there that weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 29 minutes ago, 02Sled said: No way you will call it quits that early....if there's snow somewhere I'm convinced you'll find it. lol, you are likely very correct 02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 40 minutes ago, scottyr said: There is a good chance I will see you there. My plan was to be in Cochrane mid afternoon on Friday, go for a quick spin to Timmins or somewhere for dinner. Head to Hearst on Sat am, stay the night in Hearst, head back to Cochrane on Sunday and be on the road early Monday am. Or possibly head to Amos, QC. Its the same drive to either place for me. If your plan is to ride to Hearst, may I suggest getting rooms. I took the last 2 at the Companion Inn for Friday march 22. Hockey tournament teams booked solid. Queens next door was getting low on rooms also.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyr Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 32 minutes ago, IQ TURBO said: If your plan is to ride to Hearst, may I suggest getting rooms. I took the last 2 at the Companion Inn for Friday march 22. Hockey tournament teams booked solid. Queens next door was getting low on rooms also.. Thanks for the heads up. We dont really need to go to Hearst. I just like the trails west of Kap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 If the forecast stays the way it is showing now, we will most likely stay home, and cancel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyr Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Same here. I will make a decision next Wed but it doesnt look promising. I am not going to drive 10 hrs to ride in the rain. If it looks like it will cool down the following week I will wait until the 30th weekend. I hate to say it but the fat lady is definitely warming up...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baylaker Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 We’re planning on riding Mattawa 21, 22, 23 & possibly the 24th. I’m hoping the trails hold up. If not, oh well. I’ll start on all the maintenance and be ready for next season..should be able to ride naked underneath our suits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamaha06 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Was really hoping to get up to Cochrane once more, was thinking heading up March 29 and coming home April 2 or something, but it all depends on the weather and if my riding buddy doesn't bail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 7 hours ago, IQ TURBO said: If the forecast stays the way it is showing now, we will most likely stay home, and cancel... Going up anyways and if the long term forecast after that looks pooched I’ll drop the sleds at the dealer and leave em there, lol.. plus I know you really want to try the 850 Indy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Nunz said: Going up anyways and if the long term forecast after that looks pooched I’ll drop the sleds at the dealer and leave em there, lol.. plus I know you really want to try the 850 Indy. Oh boy..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Forecast is looking up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, IQ TURBO said: Forecast is looking up. woot woot woot!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Nunz said: woot woot woot!!! We just need to make it thru today and Thursday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyr Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Well thats starting to look better. I guess I should call the Westway and book a room for Friday and Saturday nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, scottyr said: Well thats starting to look better. I guess I should call the Westway and book a room for Friday and Saturday nights. U can always cancel... Brian and Kathy are the best.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyr Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Are you guys still going? My buddy bailed on me today. My wife wants to see my kids at Nippissing U this weekend. I am thinking I might drop her off Friday am in North Bay and just drive up to Cochrane by myself. I can ride Friday aft, all day Sat and Sun and start heading home Sunday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 We are going for sure. Need one more NCDN ride... We are heading up Thursday, making the push to Hearst friday to see our good buddy Denis, then back to Cochrane Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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