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5 hours ago, volunteer2 said:
Can't get staff ? Story all over Saw it for 2 weeks in Quebec
Possibly v2, but I heard rumours of an argument of sorts in the kitchen. But these days, who knows?
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Terry’s on Friday night was only offering from the Deep Fried menu. Advertised as a steak house, but not that night.
Can’t say I’d recommend going here. Could have been an off night though I suppose.
But it’s not the place I remember from previous trips.
49th on Saturday night was definitely better, roadhouse type spot which is up my alley.
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volunteer2, I only know that if you buy gas from them, the 10L minimum comes into effect. Their business, their policy. I know lots of guys can make it around, but when I have been there I bought gas to support the cause.
From my understanding, when they don’t have gas they the trail gets closed. I guess it’s more of a safety issue (liability)
Others with more/ better information can chime in.
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30 minutes ago, scottyr said:
I just did the full loop and the west side has more than 4kms of road running due to Hydro work going on. 80% of the west side was good but hasn’t seen a groomer in a long time.
The east side was pretty good but got pretty bumpy for the last 50kms coming into Cochrane. Probably the worst condition that I have seen that trail before.
The biggest issue for me is that gas is now $6/L at the Base Camp. That may have just hit the tipping point for a lot of guys. I didn’t mind spending $40 for 10L last year but $60 to be handed a 2 gallon can is getting crazy. I hate to say it but this was the first time ever that I didn’t buy gas but Instead dumped my Linq can in at one of the warm up shacks.
Based on the price of gas and the condition of the trail itself I don’t think I would bother running it again if I came back up in March.
Thanks for the heads up scottyr. With the price increase up there, and reports on trail last night that Smooth Rock out of gas saves me heading up, disappointing but lots of trails around in great shape to explore.
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13 hours ago, paulslund said:
We didn't get anywhere near the amount of rain (was supposed to be 10mm from 7-8pm!! but whenever I checked it was nowhere near that).. I think it actually stopped raining alltogether during that hour to be honest. At 5 this morning was still around 0 I believe (unless I was lucid dreaming) so certainly wasn't +8 at 3-4am.. no real loss of snow around the yard, and some snow in the forecast!.. if (and that's a big "if") the 2 week forecast holds true we should be good for another 2 weeks of riding.. my local trails are still yellow (although I wouldn't venture out until we get some covering.. driveway was awfully slick with some powder snow on top of the ice sheath..
I just finished a 12 hr groomer run on the west end of D1. Trails are probably the best they have been all season. We got about 1 inch of sleet/ ice pellets with a little rain last night around 7, nowhere near the forecasted mess they were talking about. Some snow this morning to boot. But it all groomed up nice and has a little moisture in it so it’s setting up nicely.
Heading north tomorrow so won’t even get a chance to ride on it. Oh well.
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I am not sure if it is still there policy or not, but last time I was there (2018?) there was a minimum 10L per sled.
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We have a few “no winter maintenance “ roads here. One in particular has several camps on it, and nobody plows it off luckily.
I am surprised they don’t, but maybe the hopes are that someone won’t just drive in and clean the place out? When I come across the atv tracks there now, I can almost guarantee it’s camp owners going to check on their place.
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Read this earlier today. Sad.
It would be my last day in the groomer if it happened to me, probably because I’d be breaking some of the rules in the agreement that we sign to be operators. Don’t think we are allowed to punch anyone, maybe I should reread the paperwork.
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37 minutes ago, signfan said:
Cloyne at 9:40 am Thursday. Red lines on the gauge are 6" marks in my snow pile. Things aren't done, but not good. If we get 6" to tonight and then more next week we might ride again. I think we can kiss the long weekend away though. Hopefully the clubs had everything groomed up flat going into this. It will be bare hills, icy hills that groomers can't get over, washouts and flooding that are the issue.
Yup, pretty much the same here in Pakenham /Arnprior area, plus will have to check trails for downed trees after the F’n wind last night.
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Had a dealer like that. Had being the key word.
Jim’s Performance Plus in Iroquois along the St Lawrence Seaway.
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3 hours ago, paulslund said:
If you read the fine print I believe the 900 n/a (at least my 2014 anyways) says 87 octane if ethanol free.. otherwise recommends 91. I thought my local Stinsons was ethanol free (the owner kept telling me it was) but when I contacted the actual Stinsons' fuel supplier they indicated that all their 87 octane has ethanol by law.
Paulslund, my ‘14 says this on the filler cap, haven’t paid attention to the one in my new to me ‘21.
M local fuel station, and supporter of our club, told me that all grades(87,89 91) have ethanol in them now since January 1st .
I haven’t researched this, just going by his information.
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10 hours ago, grover_yyz said:
So frustrating. I feel like Walter Sobchak in the Big Lebowski screaming "Am I the only one around here who cares about the rules" ...Today I help a local club brush a trail in hopes to get it open sooner than later due to City of Kawartha Lakes stalling on giving approval (which was asked many months ago.) Anyway, seen many riders most with permits and several without riding by as we worked on this closed trail and none offering help. One almost did not want to stop until the tree we were cutting fell on the ground and he had to stop. Nothing we can do but remind them of the closed trail and they need a permit. Riders know we are powerless. Lawlessness is soon upon us on the trails and more trails will close.
Jerry
Had this scenario play out before. Always take my sweet time moving the trees when they are waiting impatiently. When I tell them it will go much quicker with help, they always seem to reply that they would help, but this is my good riding suit.
2 minutes ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said:Thank you for helping the club out. I wonder if the municipality would take that long if it was a bicycle club asking for approval.
The bike club will ask to use it now after it’s been cleared.
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I had a trail that had to be closed this season and needed it removed from the ITG.
All I did was send a screenshot of the ITG with the affected area, sent it to my district manager with my request and within a day it was done. How they do it I can’t say, I don’t need to know that stuff.
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Old sledhead, I appreciate all you do for snowmobiling because I know what it’s like, being involved myself since high school, ( I too have many roles in our club) and my kids have been done high school for a few years themselves.
For the most part it’s been fun working with family and friends, it’s why we do it but the last number of years it is definitely getting worse with the BS, ignorance and entitlement. Every year I say this is the last one, then we start over again.
Family here started a lot of the trail building or improvements of existing bush trails in our area, and as they still volunteer and ride, I stuck with it, but my time doing it will have to come to an end sooner than later, as it comes with toll physically, mentally and financially.
This is too much to ask of a “volunteer “
Good luck in whatever you choose to do. Please keep us updated.
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Good work Soup, I never sleep good knowing someone is in the groomer, would rather it was me in it if/when it breaks down.
We don’t have the same remoteness as you, but at -30 it doesn’t really matter.
Were you able to repair it there, or is that today’s job?
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On 1/19/2022 at 9:36 AM, scottyr said:
I asked the Desjardins adjuster about the 30 day thing and she said they assume its being parted out and will never be seen again. They just want to settle it and close the file.
The gal on the phone was very pleasant and spoke English as her 1st language. That being said, I havent got a final settlement # back from them yet.....Hopefully they treat you fairly.
I was dealing with insurance yesterday adding a second sled, and the woman I spoke with was super pleasant to talk to, but there was definitely an issue for me with bad hearing, an accent and she probably has to wear a mask all day.
I felt bad asking her to repeat some things, hope she didn’t take it personally.
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4 hours ago, Gadgetman said:
Agree.
Lost this season, or in the past? A D1 trail, and where if you don't mind saying?
thanks.
Gadgetman, yes in D1 lost for this season and probably beyond. It’s a club trail, but I’ll leave it there for now.
3 hours ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said:I'm told by a very reliable source that the OFSC doesn't want clubs to use "Trail Closed" signs. They want the ITG to be THE source for trail availability information. It doesn't seem that's working well for them. I still use them on my trail section. I turn them immediately when status changes. My belief is that the Trail Closed signs pretty much do away with the validity of any excuse a closed trail rider may have.
PLC, we don’t use them normally as too much driving around to change them, and Yes, refer to ITG is what we follow.
The TC signs I put up are for the sheep that just know where the trail has always been, even though there are no other trail signs installed this season. I also put them up to show our former landowners that we still care about their property, in hopes of returning someday.
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The above pic shows me that they obviously have no respect for their own property (sleds) so why would they have any respect for someone else’s property or a closed trail for that matter.
Our club lost a trail that’s been in existence since ‘78, and a long time landowner had enough and there is no route around him, we tried.
I am curious how many ride right past my 12 Trail Closed signs.
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6 minutes ago, volunteer2 said:
What. No green trails yet
Almost totally green,...........and brown.
Nowhere near enough white stuff to hide it. Sad start here, and not much coming either.
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That sucks. Hopefully the a-holes get what they deserve.
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15 hours ago, Muskoka1 said:
No free permits for us volunteers here in Muskoka! Also use my own atv & gas!
Same here in D1. Actually less ATV use this year as low snow allowed trucks to cross most fields, but old truck uses more gas, warmer though.
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Merry Christmas to everyone.
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Last few years been thinking of just heading out the back yard, onto the A trail and just keep heading west. Been to Cochrane and Hearst multiple times, but just once I think I'd like to try it without the truck. Kinda like a Forest Gump type thing, just keep going till I get tired, then just turn around.
Maybe this is the year, never know.
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We have the same problems on some of our trails. The only ATV/SXS trail around is a railbed, the damaged trails are old road allowances, therefore there is no way the ATV club would assist with repairs. We have given up on spending time and money on repairs, just wait for more snow to open the trail up. Enough other stuff to do as is.
Polaris Sno Check today @ 5pm EST - Who's getting one?
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I know we have strayed off topic a little, seems to happen now and then, but I will throw in my 2 cents.
Sleds sales appear to be a way up, used market is still crazy, or at least prices seem to be high weather or not they are actually fetching the asked price. But in my travels this year, and having a rail trail right beside the house, traffic certainly seems less than in other years in my opinion. I didn’t sit and count or anything so I don’t have any data to back it up, but it’s definitely quieter at my place. Maybe everyone who had pipes got rid of them and I don’t hear them, no wing nights locally either and gas prices may be having an effect. Just my random observation.
Now back to our original broadcast.
Congrats to those getting spring orders done. That’s dedication.