Blackstar

Same, trail from my mom's house was completely there this morning, gone by the afternoon. The 4 foot snow piles around my house are now all under 1'. I got a text yesterday to go to Cochrane, Hearst, Geralton back to Cochrane leaving Wednesday. Turned it down today but rethinking my decision. I wouldn't have to drive or lead which would be a nice change. UGH....lol I need to start adulting soon but can I put it off for one more week?

Bring your gas caddy.

Stayed at Dunlop Lake Lodge for a few days, finally. Got the scoop on what's been going on. Randy and his son Max are the new owners...kinda... Randy has been running the place for a number of years in partnership with the previous owner who had a lease agreement. Randy and his son joined forces and bought the property. They have big plans to reno and expand. Currently, the place is dated, but its clean and offers anything a sledder needs. They have expanded the parking lot so there is ample room for trucks and trailers. The restaurant is open all day. Let Randy know when you want breakfast and he will be there to serve you. Max takes over in the afternoon and will serve you drinks in the bar until you pack it in. These guys are outdoorsmen with a long history in the area. Hunting, sledding, fishing and ATV/sxs, etc. They plan to stay long into the future. Prices were very reasonable.

Cruise down Dunlop Lake before loading up. Beauty day. I was set that this was my last ride but now I’m not so sure….lol

On the EL3 trail west of Elliot Lake.

If you believe Snowtrax, they say it’s come from Doo for ‘28. Im staying with my Mach for another year as well. I had planned to sell it before it hit 10k kms but it’s at 11k now so might as well ride it. Probably will need some money thrown at it for next season. Im actually hoping Cat brings a turbo 4 stroke in a modified Catalyst chassis for 28.

Couple more pics. Stayed at Dunlop Lake Lodge since Sunday. Trails have been perfect other than the yellow section of the F. Rode that section Monday, fuel at Black Creek, lunch at Aubrey Falls. 34 kms of plowed logging road in 50 kms. Hard pack and ice base through there so not a problem getting through it. But loggers are on the road and the last 5 kms in to Black Creek were heavy sanded and they guy threw 2-4 inch rocks around the road in the mix. Rode the 3 trail across to Iron Bridge. 2 operating gas stations there now. Had lunch at the new ESSO gas station in Blind River. Tim Horton take out, A&W next door.

One more loop around Durham before it closes. Love this view.

Probably not me, I parked in Arthur at the hardware store. Went north from there.

Durham and Mount Forest close their trails to save the base due to warm temps.

Yep. Well it was good to meet you. Pretty sure your sled is in the upper right of the pic I just posted.

parking lot outside the Homestead. Busy Thursday.

was that you I talked to in the washroom? Lol

Forced to ride again today.

Durham is supposed to get 5-10 cms over night tonight. Most of the area got 5 cms yesterday. Some places got close to 10.