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They are all the same liars. Doesn’t matter what party.

The problem isn't the passion, its the economy plain and simple. We have been duped into a mortgage poor slave nation because of Liberal and lefty nonsense. Canada has resources and little else. Instead of electing governments that work to supporting businesses that want to bring these resources to market we have elected Liberal goon squad after goon squad who bury us in debt instead of enabling us to make money. So we get what we have today which is generations of financial losers coming up the ranks. Our own children To think that so many parents of these children who are getting the short end of it AGAIN voted Liberal and voted for more of this debt nonsense with Carney. Stop being so blind Liberals have it wrong. There is no need for any of this

I have a buddy that wants to go. Always chirping that he will come and I can loan him a sled. I tell him buy a nice used sled for $7,000-10,000 and he says I can’t afford that. I have too far to drive….. I say sorry I don’t loan my sleds to friends. I will loan my sleds to the right friends who can afford to buy it if they wreck it. My main riding buddy and I will happily switch sleds any time. But if you crash it they take yours until it’s fixed. Just our deal

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I had the 2024 GMC 2500 AT4X and now have the 2025 GMC 2500 AT4X both with the 6.6 gas. No issues with plugs or oil in either.

Just an FYI. If you dont need a HD. Buy the baby duramax. Mine is phenomenal with fuel consumption (better than most cars) and It will pull a hell of a lot

Blatantly ignoring a "well known" problem - resulting in numerous failures and customers left holding the bag = class action and punitive damages. There are many reasons for "problems"

Usually you hear the bad on the interwebs, people rarely come online to post the good and just carry on with their day. Just like the bias towards the other manufactures, case in point, people still think Chrysler has tranny issues…never had one issue yet. I know I have a bias towards GM, but I had a rented truck the other month and thought it was a great truck, albeit a newer one. I think all three have their strengths and weakness’, pick your poison and hope for the best. As for not fixing a problem that is well known, IDK about that, does it happen, sure, but it gets blown out of proportion IMO when some folks have a bad experience that perhaps was not handled well by a dealer or competent mechanic. If you can, try and talk to people you see on the road that has the truck or product you are interested in, most are happy to share their thoughts that you won’t see online.

0, you'd never know the difference between mine and a non hybrid - they're identical on the inside and outside My neighbor has the exact same vehicle - non hybrid model - can't tell

That is what I have. I will admit it works VERY well - and IMO - is the absolute perfect/best of both worlds and nothing more than that is needed to save all of us from melting, or freezing, whichever the climate changers tell us will happen

I could see the benefit to a hybrid vehicle. Honda makes one. Not a plug in hybrid, but the battery is charged by the gas engine, and engine shuts off and on as needed. IIRC. I would never own a fully electric vehicle. Living in the country, everything is 20 minutes away ( except the snowmobile trail, I can see this from my house👍)

We all have our central banks to thank for “printing” or increasing (however you want to look at it) the total fiat supply by about 40% over the span of about 18 months during our recent pandemic. You can’t add more currency units to a monetary system that fast and not expect prices to rise especially if you have the same amount of goods. No man should be able to just print money that another man has to work for. They usually don’t increase the money supply that fast. But during times of economic crisis or warfare, it gives them an excuse to increase the supply and debase the currency. This has been proven time after time throughout history. The more they “print”, the weaker the dollar gets, and it’s not like our goods and services are becoming any better quality either to justify the increase in prices. I think we can all agree the newer stuff just isn’t built like it was years ago. Our dollar is shite, and the current prices on almost everything proves that, and unfortunately with this war going on, it’s giving them yet another excuse to print more and more money. Not to mention the US is $37trillion in debt and prints daily just to service the interest alone Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the printer will continue to print, and inflation will also continue until people just lose faith in the currency and ultimately, it fails. it’s not a matter of if the currency fails, it’s when.

Home depot yesterday. Purchased 3 pcs of non vented soffit, 3 2x4's and 4 interior use electrical boxes with switches/plugs. $167 Even basic home maintenance costs are getting out of hand. If I had to hire the corresponding contractors at a minimum of $100 per hour plus service call/consultation fee's it would easily be $1000. And that is a conservative estimate. Our kids dont stand a chance if they dont have family that can afford to invest in their futures.

They are willing to pay whatever it takes - vs sleeping in tents on the street. That is the point People are "willing" out of necessity to pay double what they should be because there is NOTHING else available. Our government had a very heavy hand in helping create that particular portion of the situation

Blows my mind when I see folks that seem like they have their head on straight most of the time - go and blame The Feds for housing prices. Housing prices will follow what someone is willing to give for it. It is a supply and demand market. When the trend is going a certain way, it will continue that direction for a while, before swinging the other way again. It was the easy money from The Flue that seemed to start this trend for whatever reason. And "work from home" is certainly influencing housing further from the eppicenters, and raising values in rural areas, and especially lakefront properties. Just b/c you are willing to pay the new asking price, doesn't make it someone elses fault that you are over your head. Buy a rat trap the next time. .

One big issue that the younger generations face is growing up now with so many accepted and encouraged drains of the wallets! That have become like a necessity! Cellphone bills internet bills Tim hortons or Starbucks multiple times a day fast foods Uber Eats or Skip Uber itself Just so many more ways to easily spend little bits of your money these days.

I bought a 3 sled open Triton trailer from a guy i know about 10 years ago. Told me you could hold 4 with some juggling and setting some sideways. He was in Cochrane a year or two before I bought it, and got talking with some people in the hotel, and found out they lived close to him. Next day guy was sitting on his trailer when they came back from a ride. Wondering if there was a way to get a 4th on there. He was on a lake, hit someone, and ended up buying the guys sled right there on the lake, and now needed to get it home.

Well, in 10 years, there won’t be anything to work on except to change a battery!

I'm actually surprised people wouldn't want to work on older bikes - wouldn't those be actual "mechanics" - not part changers? Easier to work on too?

Just to give all of you an idea of what we are dealing with in our area because of the ice storm back in March. We try to go out every Wed and bang some more off. However, 6-8 guys and 5-6 hours later, we have managed anywhere from 0.5-1km of trail cleared each time. It will be tough to get it all done by the time snow flies. The struggle is real! If you can help the affected areas, it is appreciated!!

I think the tax man would be after you Strong Farmer, Dyded fuel is for off road use only, your tractor is exempt for road travel, all others are not.

True but if that internal combustion engine is only running a fraction of the time that is the savings. How much heat gets pushed out the tailpipe and rad in an internal combustion engine. Also its a small naturally aspirated 6 cylinder motor (presumably de-tuned for efficiency and reliability). No turbos to crap out and 2 cylinders less than a v8. You get the benefits of electric (torque, instant power, quiet, etc) without the range anxiety. Diesel electric is not new tech. Been used in rail and mining for decades successfully. Time will tell, but I think this idea has merit.

Ya around there, my best was 13L per 100 it gets cut in half at a minimum when towing heavy, but man does it ever tow nice!

Ya, my 6.4 in the dodge ain’t winning no fuel mileage competitions, but what is in a 3/4 ton truck. It’s pretty crazy the difference between a 1/2 truck and a HD truck.

I need a 3/4 ton for work. But I have decided to keep my 6.0L I know a guy that has one of those 3.0L diesel’s and it’s phenomenal on fuel. I wish I could say the same about my truck lol

Great, so GM knows about it and won’t fix it, and now they’re building a new engine that’s going to take 3-4yrs more to get all the bugs out of it? Just wonderful…. they should’ve never stopped producing the 6.0L

This is one issue with short term management. Just like Wall Street only cares aboot the last quarter, or they may replace the CEO, the country only really cares aboot how we are dooing today. How many voters want to suck-it-up-buttercup? Most will vote for the can kicker b/c that makes today more better.... Unsure if there is ramifications later or not. Average Joe does not run a for-profit business. When you have a longer term management team, like China, Russia, Japan (?) - then you can accomplish longer term projects. .

We can solve this we just need to turf the Liberals pronto and start pressing the go button on resource development. Even then, we have a lot of work to do and we cant let much get in the way of this. We've had more than enough obstructionist radicalized idiots steering the boat into the bottom of the ocean. We need some serious stewardship and teams of solid support staff and companies to get us moving upwards. We also need to draft new laws preventing politicians from using any debt at all. They can only use last quarters taxation intake for next quarter and thats it. Enshrine into law a debt retirement plan as well. Then its really how fast we want to accomplish this. Then we build a sovereign wealth fund like Norway. This will take time yes for sure but think of the mids of our children and future generations how they will see Canada and the pride they will have for this great nation vs the Liberal despair and dystopian world they are creating. Its so damn obvious its literally insane that we are not doing this. The sell is easy. The goals are achievable and reasonable. Its all those total a-ho Liberal boomer voters to blame. Wake the heck up and snap out of it the Liberals and NDP trains are completely off the tracks barrelling down a mountain side with no soft landing ahead

Just part of the Trudopes legacy.

on the above - did you happen to see permits on the sleds.....maybe some guilty parties........lol. I did not get out this year really, so I cannot comment, but in the past, encountering those types of folks was a rare thing, not the norm IMO or what generally make up the sledding demographic.

In my opinion, snowmobiling and boating have become victims of the times we live in. There was a time when taking a walk around town meant you had time to spare. It was social. Now it seems, folks rarely speak to one another or even smile and make eye contact. I stopped a couple times this past season where a group had pulled off the trail and was met with a feeling of intrusion and mistrust. Made me want to rooster them on exit. There used to places on the shorelines where boaters gathered and snowmobile clubhouses were parking lots. We used to make a point of stopping at all our local club shacks to socialize and I still do just out of habit, but rarely do I see a single sled. Not saying it's like that everywhere or all the time, but something is missing. I also notice the young guys that started out riding got married, mortgaged and made a family, have left all toys behind. I have to wonder if snowmobiling will still be around as they become a mature family and financially able to pick it up again. My kids all have young families and old sleds kicking around but have no desire to invest $$ in it.

I know there were a few others that have mentioned their kids, you, @Blackstar and @oldslowsledder come to mind, I am sure there are more that I am missing.....I know there were a few other members that had smaller kids that came out with them or had kitty Cats, etc.....it just seemed the two members I mentioned, you hear more about it, more often.....life, priorities and other things change, that affect that. I take my kids out with me, will they take up the sport as they get older, who knows, time will tell.....but having some exposure at a younger age, I hope increases that chance later on. Point being of course, there is not much new blood, no one is surprised of course, and I think it is the older folks that are more likely to take it up or return to the sport, but that number I do not think will out weight the number that are leaving the sport - just the reality of things.

Sounds like your buddy and my buddy would make a good pair 😆. Both run out of money mid week and be moucher for rest of trip. My hospital friend works for me part time. I could always hold his wages back if something goes south. So far he hasn't demsfed any equipment on farm. 👌

Person has to have some interest. My hospital friend hasn't been on a skidoo since early 1980's. He's excited to go and has holiday time to use. He's going to be shocked how much these things have changed. Hoping he don't bail once we start to price out gear lol 😂. Like most he seems to live pay cheque to pay cheque.

My long time farming friend has been out of it for a few decades. I was thinking about dragging him out too. This winter I am trying that and we see how it goes. Told my friend we are only going mid week Tuesday to Friday and don't ask me why 👌

The way I see it is that the only way to get new or more people involved is through us. That’s it. i just don’t see someone completely removed and ignorant to it seeing a sled go by and going out to get one. Anyone I have taken out has enjoyed it, but they don’t have cottages, and the cost to get in are just too much. You can suggest buying a cheap older sled, but most don’t want that, and most have 0 ability to turn a wrench and fix what they can. it’s a different landscape. Adapt or die

Well they charge you a diagnostic fee. then a charging fee to see if battery will charge. if that fails then they replace battery 😆.

Ya I should have been clearer. I suspect that Harley doesn't want to work on old bikes. But independent shops would for sure.

thanks for all your dedicated hard work. I would help but I have appointments on Wednesdays. We were hammered in Lindsay area and we have cleared some trail. We are waiting now until the fall to continue. The OFSC has so little money that they want some trails closed and groomers gone. How will that save money is beyond me. Jerry

Yup, saw Dover turnout was strong.

I disagree Harleys are more popular than ever. Dover was packed. Also i see more and more young people on a Harley VS a sport bike

Too bad about Rocky's. I bought my first bike at Rocky's original location on Wharncliffe Rd. in 1967. They were also a Honda dealer at that time and I bought a 450 Honda new for $1,000.00. I personally think the facination with Harley's is starting to fade not to mention effect of retalitory tariffs. A friend of mine runs a bike repair shop in London. For many years in the recent past Rocky's wouldn't work on bikes more than 5 years old. They referred those bike owner's to my buddies shop.

Yep too much debt. New owners. Too bad.

Sounds like there is a lot more reasons for failure there then just a soft market.

While myself and most others really appreciate your efforts, it is just WRONG that the OFSC (if they haven't already) has not gotten directly involved to supply mechanized machinery and operator(s) or at least the money required to clear all the affected trails. This is above and beyond what should be asked of the volunteers. Lord knows there is more than enough work to be done through a normal year. I sincerely hope I will be informed that the OFSC has been directly involved through the districts in dealing this unusual situation but unfortunately I will not be surprised if they haven't.

Yep. I see it every where that if you want to save $10000 per year, all you have to save is $27/day. I was at a stop light yesterday and the guy begging for handouts was talking on his cell phone....lol Look at what stores are in all the new strip malls. 75% fast food.

My son won’t be a snowmobile owner. He’s talked about renting in Revelstoke but I doubt he will ever do that unless I’d go with him. The boomers grew up with sleds and have/had the disposable income to afford it. As they leave our numbers will drop. Go to a car show and look at all the grey haired car owners there. The numbers are dropping there too. Things changes.