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  1. I think the big difference is the geography between the two provinces. Montreal is as far north as Huntsville. Quebec City is comparable to North Bay. You essentially have two major cities that are living in the snow belt. Those riders can be in good snow within a very close drive. They also can be at exceptional destinations in 5 hours or less. From Montreal Gaspe, Saguenay and Abitibi are all only 5 hours away. The laurentians, Lanauduere and Chaudiere are all less than 2 hours from home. There is inheritantly more value to these populations as opposed to someone in Toronto that is only in North Bay or Sudbury with a 4 - 5 hour trip (great riding, but not as good as Gaspe or Abitibi). The algonquin highlands are a 2 hour drive from the GTA which is great sledding, but it's definately a shorter season than Lanaudiere. I don't think the OFSC is doomed. It's arguable that district 5 is in trouble unless there is some technology changes (can we come up with a way to preserve the snow we get or make artificial snow???). The OFSC is arguably making much better use of resources compared to Quebec on a dollar by dollar basis. That said there's no denying that Quebec is delivering more grooming, better signage and a longer season due to the geographic advantages it has. They are probably attaining and spending 30% or more cash each season compared to Ontario so it's no wonder there is differences. Here's hoping we see permit sales increase in Ontario this winter. I personally haven't met anyone yet that bought permits last season that said they won't buy this year due to covid. This could work out very well for the sport in Ontario.
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  2. I would say correct from my understanding. If a system wide shut down happens before Feb 16, then you get a credit towards next year. Trails stay open one day longer, and no credit next year.
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  3. No way, just opens up a huge can of worms and is rife for abuse
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  4. Rap map was good too have a few from last year. Use it more then any other map I got, when in area.
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  5. Haha. You are correct - the best 2 weeks of sledding in our area was when I was the in the DR on vacation. I dont think we will be going anywhere this winter. My wife and daughter are RNs and they cant leave the province without guarantining for 2 weeks before they can go back to work.
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  6. I am guessing no sunny south trip this year? I was counting on that one steller week when you head south again this winter.
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