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I just came home yesterday from Abitibi Quebec. In my opinion snow levels seem about the same everywhere throughout Ontario and eastern Quebec. We had dinner in downtown North bay and I honestly think there is more snow in Orangeville. I wouldn’t consider riding anywhere until we get cold and snow.

Harold and Marion. Our daughter worked summers for them during high school, mid 90's. It had sat empty during the 60's and re-opened early 70's, purchased by a group of investors from Woodstock (and/or area). Only one I remember was Barney the Chiropractor). Al (former Woodstock Cop) and Dianne Symons ran it until Harold took over in the 80's. Al, along with Big Bob Smith who owned Edgewater, established the '300 series' trail system, and the 'Knights of Armour Snowmobile and Ski Club'. I was at the inaugural meeting at the Lodge. Groomed trails, what a concept! Believe that was about '72. Sad to see the property go downhill like it has. Main building is prolly not worth saving. Half the rental units burnt down. Just sad.

Today, we pulled the plug on the Northern Corridor trip. Too far to drive to SRF or Kap for a couple of days sledding, especially for 2 guys who have ridden those trails more than we can remember. If the original group of 4 were going, we likely would have made the effort. Hoping winter comes back with a vengeance in the near future.

That was my aunt and uncle’s place. From ‘75 until oh god, idk, 2009 or something. Dale was the cook and they only ever had like one or two people working. It was likely Dale who served you lol. I wish someone would buy that and fix it up into the lodge again. They sold it and some other people took it over, then I guess was sold and turned into a wellness retreat, now is trashed.

Almaguin just shut their trails down north of Kearney. Highland rovers are still open, but I can almost guarantee they will be fairly thin, flat, but thin.

Lake st peter rail bed is brown. I'm going to barrys bay tomorrow by truck and will check the B trail. I'm not willing to take my sled to barrys bay...

There's multiple vintage snowmobile shows in the Sudbury area. We are looking for 2004 and older snowmobiles for vintage snowmobiles displays in carnivals . DOWLING WINTER CARNIVAL FEB 3 Community centre ,WALDEN WINTER CARNIVAL FEB 10 Anderson farm AND BEAVER LAKE CARNIVAL FEB 17 Worthington rd. ad from Kijiji

They weren’t from Woodstock (surrounding area, yes but I’d rather not disclose) but yes, southern Ontario while I believe my uncle was originally from Austria!

Thats somewhat promising to see. I guess. Cold nights might freeze the other lakes this week. Checked our lake today and there's still a layer of water/slush sandwiched in between top and bottom layers of ice. Abour 8-9" of what ever u wanna call that lol

My cousin went to Cochrane said A trail looked nasty ,went to smooth rock Said it’s a little better ,but they may pack up tomorrow and head back home

I'd postpone tricky

To the guys that changed there springs out to heavier ones, does any one have part numbers? I have a new to me 2023 X900 T X pacjkage, factory springs are soft for my weight. Im 260lbs. With blocks on 5 sled now drops 5.5 inches when I sit on it. Thanks

At least there is football 🏈 to watch in the fog I was wondering how long it was going to be before we all saw Taylor Swift….. that didn’t take long lol

It's Kennisis

Yes, Scott. We just got off the phone. We decided to shyte can the original 4- day ride, and decide tomorrow whether to can the whole idea. If we go, we will be following Mark's advice and stage out of S-R Falls or Kap. We would then sled 2-3 days and drive home. We have done that twice before and had very good luck getting a decent ride in when Cochrane was pooched. It would be nice to hear from some weekend riders what their experience was in the Kap to Hearst area. I refuse to let this defeat me as a sledder, but I have to admit, this winter (or lack thereof) is starting to wear thin on this grumpy old man.

I've got a room booked for Cochrane this week Jan 30- Feb 3 but with conditions deteriorating and more warm weather forecast for the week again, I think I'm going to cancel the room and try again in a week or two. Sucks cause I haven't been out yet this year but no point travelling all that way to fight poor conditions and more warm weather.

Currently snowing in northern Haliburton

Roof rake.. I keep one in the trailer. Always there when you need it..

I see North Bay trails just went red

They have a nice haul back to the hamilton area,not real happy

Not worth room and food money to ride crap. That sucks after spending 300 on gas to get there 🤦‍♂️.

Someone just posted this pic of the hydro line coming into Cochrane this aft.

It's bad gang. Still have 5 more days of zero and or plus temp highs, to go. Weds-Fri calling for the big orange ball in the sky to show up too. Ski