Blake G

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You're a handy guy to have around, Pete!

If I recall correctly, the volunteers running the organization made the decision at the AGM two or three years ago to change from a 20 year to a 25 year requirement for the Classic Trail Pass. This requires a five year phase-in period.

Strong Farmer: A couple of months ago I picked up a 2018 Black Enduro 1200 with 440 kms on the odometer. Will be keeping my 2017 Grand Touring 1200 with around 5,000 kms on the clock, as well as the trusty 2015 Polaris Adventure 155 (550 fan).  Planning to sell my 2017 Tan Enduro 1200 in September. It has around 15,000 kms on the odometer. Love the sled, but it was time to replace it with a fresher one.

Nice clean sled! The Enduro I bought in April also has the Montana 610 and Skidoo mounting extension to the glovebox. May be a learning curve, as I have used only a phone gps in the past.

Loretta's is a mile south of Memories.

Two weeks ago, the Orrville Bakery pulled the plug for 2020. The Seguin Trail is a low carb zone. On the plus side of the ledger, Loretta's Bakery opened last spring south of Parry Sound near Memories of Muskoka. (Right on Top C in the former location of the Lighthouse Restaurant, but closed in the winters as far as I know.) All Loretta's baked goods are excellent. Don't ask me how I know. Bread, pies, scones, you name it. Her butter tarts rival those of the Maids Cottage, Doo Doos, and the Little Tart. Loretta's sticky buns are the best I've ever had. https://www.muskokaaccents.ca

https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/snow-climate-change-1.5577270

I see the hotel is still for sale. Asking price was reduced a few months ago, and now reduced to 285,000.

Yes....and the insurance would become more complicated if the landowners were receiving compensation.

High winds?

Quebec and Ontario have fundamental legal differences around insurance. The issue may be too big to be resolved by efforts put forth by our federation of snowmobile clubs. Here's an article discussing the provincial differences for auto insurance. https://www.autotrader.ca/newsfeatures/20160315/car-insurance-differences-from-province-to-province/

Here is part of the OFSC press release: “It’s an honour to join the OFSC team as CEO and I want to thank the Board of Governors and the Members for welcoming me to this new role. As an OFSC permit holder I understand how this storied organization is seen as the leading voice for the snowmobile industry in Ontario” said Landon. “OFSC members are passionate about Canada’s leading winter activity and I look forward to providing the support required as we navigate the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.”

About 80 inches from the back of the Grand Touring track to the back of the trailer floor. The GT could be moved ahead a couple of inches. I think a Snowscoot is 84 inches, so it would likely fit by having the skis straddle the larger sled's track.

The Bullitt floor is quite sturdy. Thick plywood, unlike the thin stuff on the ramp door. The door has strong frame members, and the areas covered with ski guides and traction plastic are ok, but sections in between have wood that's too thin, and won't stand up to sharp carbides.

57.3 inches is the official Goldwing height. Bullit trailer inside is 58 inches. Door frame is lower. I suppose one could remove the bike's windshield, but it would be tough to get the bike inside when you have only 4' 10" of head room to try and stand up. I use my Wells Cargo with 6' interior for the rare times I need to trailer my bike. I would say a Bullit would be poorly suited for transporting a Harley, if that's what your contemplating.

Doubtful. I think the door opening would be too low.

Interior height: Triton TC167 is 65.25 inches (internet) Wells Cargo is 71.25 inches Bullit is 58 inches Door openings are a few inches less. I'll take some pictures.

I believe both are the same length and width, 7 x 16. I chose the the Bullit because it has a much lower roof than the Triton TC167. I think that's why it's called Bullit. (They may have changed the name from Bullit to Bullet after the first year?) You need to duck your head the whole time you're inside (I remove my helmet and wear a ball cap inside my Bullit), but the payoff is that towing the Bullit is much easier, due to reduced wind resistance. I also have a 6 x 10 Wells Cargo trailer, with 6 feet interior height, that weighs about the same as my Bullit. The 8 speed Ram gets 3 mpg better towing the Bullit, and cruises about one gear higher. I use the front door to secure the front of the first sled, and sometimes to load or unload gear such as gas cans. There is no issue with skis going from the ground onto the Bullitt ramp BUT there is a definite issue with the exposed thin wood on the ramp door. More than once my carbides cut right through the plywood when I missed the ski guides. My trailer is a 2019, so perhaps the issue was corrected in the next model year. Otherwise I'd say the trailer is very well built. The other downfall with the Bullit is the lack of a dealer network, with Action Trailers being the sole Ontario dealer. I feel the Bullit was right for me, due to the ease of towing.

https://www.muskokaregion.com/news-story/9914075-deadly-highway-11-at-grade-intersection-in-muskoka-closed-for-good/

The deadly level crossing of Highway 11 at Smith's Ultramar has been barricaded by the MTO.

Regrettable.

https://amsnow.com/reviews/vintage/2018/08/back-tracks-ski-doo-elite