stoney

So with Oct just around the corner, what plans do people have in the works or thinking of doing for the upcoming season? I think I’ll be making the trek to NB this year for a trip - nothing concrete yet. Taking the kids on some rides for sure too. Not sure what else. Sled needs upgraded torsion springs for when taking the kids. I think that’s about it.

Ya I know, odd spot for that detail to be shared but just the ways things go sometimes !

Check monkey barrel for some info/update - $5 increase.

I was thinking she wouldn’t have made that trip with you cause of the cold temps - I thought you had mentioned at some point that she didn’t like those all that much

In fairness the first Doo that I had last year didn’t turn as crisp as my cat did, but after some messing around, works good now. I’m usually pretty shocked at people that get new sleds and it works to their liking based on dealer prep - I’ve just never experienced that, but even if it did, I know I’d think it could be better and start messing around….lol

So you found the PC will not hold the corner when turning? I know mine out of the box was just terrible too, but a few tweaks on the skid/suspension, fixed all of that thankfully.

Your wife did not make that trip with you....lol

Quite a few folks seem to have the 40L adventure bag - I bought one last year after looking at options, it was a great bag to have for trips or out with the kids. BRP Part #860201272 https://shop.ski-doo.com/ca/en/860202444-linq-adventure-tunnel-bag-40-l.html

I guess not surprising, but I think it is definitely a prerequisite now to call or book ahead…..no more pulling into towns and spinning the wheel on finding a place to stay for the night. Last year when I was booking, many places I called had no answers and no call backs.

Just like many other lodges in the bush, you’d think there are other revenue streams throughout the entire year, some even offered at a break even rate simply to get through the thin months. That is one of things you notice in QC in similar locations, as well the support team onsite are on shifts where they work 15 and off 15, or similar setups and the folks that work are almost like family, but they aren’t…..maybe just a QC thing/dynamics.

I have never rode here, but every year it seems there is always some updates surrounding this famous destination that so many are so very hopeful & optimistic for. I get your points and others who want this place to succeed so badly, including you I am sure for the sport and this area of sledding in Ontario. I cannot see how any person or group cannot make this work without some type of a repeat grant money, more now than ever before when grants seem to be less and less. The smart thing to do is get this place into some "new Canadian's" names where it seems grants and funding are still flowing, especially to those willing and able to start up a business in the Northern parts, but even at that, this is only a seasonal business that I am not sure how it can succeed long term financially. Maybe keeping it simple can and will work with the gas priced properly, but will the people still come, enough to make it work, has the snow plowing issue been resolved for the road, will the trail in either direction be open, will the club have the required groomer operators, can permanent power be installed to ease some of the operational hassles, etc.....

From what I understand, there is a fairly long road to the camp that must be privately maintained by the staff for service, that I imagine is not cheap to maintain, plus the staff that stay of course, etc....to provide the service they have & keep the doors open. With the only revenue stream possibly now coming from fuel sales and snacks, there might need to be an adjustment to reflect the cost and cover the overhead, which I think for most is expected and as you said, they have always been fair. I was only suggesting the $6 as a joke because basecamp who charges quite the premium for fuel is on a road that I think is not serviced by them, so I imagine their overhead is quite a bit less given the locations of each and their situations.

So, what do ya think - $6 a litre too....lol.

My lazy butt just looked at the website and saw the list. It looks like it will be very close to if not the same as it has been in the past - was not sure if the show was going to be scaled down or not.

Good to see this will be happening! Curious how many vendors will be going - is that info usually posted on the website for the show?

LOL - I just updated this thread in the off topic section before I saw this! https://www.royaldistributing.com/tent-sale?utm_campaign=852190_Tent Sale Launch&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ROYAL DISTRIBUTING&dm_i=4XI7,I9JY,6EP6LL,1ZSFL,1

Fitting I guess being a Bear camp! I remember the old owners had a few dogs there as well - do not recall what they were though. I think the last time we were there, they were using the camp as a landing pad & fueling station for the helicopter used by the guys doing the surveys in the area for the mining they were going to be doing soon - which I think is now in full swing.

I did not see the dog the first time laying on the sled, but now I do - what is the story with that?

There is an update for the 2022 900T-R if you want it and you experienced the inconsistencies reported. I cannot recall the exact update, have to go and back read it. But it seems that those that are more in the know of the 2022's & BRP in general, timing and boost are removed when certain temps are reached as a fail safe, temps that are way too conservative for most and why being able to get into the locked ECU to change those thresholds, like you can on the 2021 and older, has become a hot topic. Plus some suggest the intercooler cannot keep up with the hot temps either that the turbo is producing, is another issue. Nothing some $$$$ cannot fix - if you want to spend it that is......sadly, this should not be an issue though considering the flagship the new 900T-R engine set up and what the Mach was supposed to be, in some peoples eyes.

Ya know you are getting old when screaming across the lake at 100 to 120 or more isn’t that important anymore…..lol Nice to have bragging rights though.

good luck - I’m sure something will pop up that is sensible from a price point. The weight issue sure does seem to be a divided one - some don’t see the issue or only in certain situations that aren’t experienced much while others do.

can’t say what you are saying is not out of the norm. I really enjoyed mine, too end could be better for sure.

Disappointed in top end or corner to corner or both maybe? These motors definitely react significantly differently based on temperatures.

Lol, I was thinking the same thing. Said it would never happen. Curious why must be a Mach vs XRS with all the bells and whistles? I think differences would than only be ride height, graphics, clutching (ramps/weight) and launch mode of course.

I was thinking the same thing. And will need a different chain case by the sounds of it.