3 Bears Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 Well, MERRY CHRISTMAS First sledders for a quick run (already had overnighters) They rode from Gogama to here, Some grooming done on our side but not Gogama yet and they said it was a GREAT ride 1 1/2 hours. Somehow got turned around and wound up on Grassy to here...haha But had a great Christmas day ride Gas, a beer and back home in time for supper We will be here except for Friday morning .... taking the wee lad for his week away at XMAS, will be back here by 2 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdust Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Hello everyone, Here is an update for Shining Tree area trails (part of Gogama Snowmobile Club): we managed to do one pass on the local trail L142 and adjoining C trail. We still need more snow to cover some creeks and the groomer is down regarding transmission issues. The mechanic will be in on Monday and will hopefully be able to fix it. In the Gogama area, we still need more snow for the power line. Also, due to a washout this summer, we need to build a snow bridge which the road was plowed- we are therefore waiting for more snow. thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 Bears Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Thanks for the update Snowdust,...glad to hear a pass has been done as the guys who sledded from Capreol last week said the ride was great with NO passes done....should be really good then Happy New Years to all Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrtkat Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Kelly we are hoping to stay at 3 bears this winter ,as soon as we figure mileage and how many days to get to shining tree from the soo , we are planning on starting at the soo and heading towards shining tree then to New liskeard. hopefully trails will be opened by the first week of february. Thanks for all the up-dates on trails in your area zrtkat& crew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 Bears Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Awesome zrtkat Look forward to hearing from you Will talk to you later and will keep you posted Snowing here again and no reason the trails would not be open WAY before that Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 Bears Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 Happy New Year to All Received an email today from the Gogama Snowmobile Club The groomer is down in Shinning Tree and with the holidays, it will be Thursday at the earliest to have a mechanic up here. The C Trail South Sudbury has been groomed once and is being signed now. The L142, which is the Local Trail leading into Shining Tree was started when the groomer went down and there is a creek that he couldn't cover as the reverse went out of the groomer. Derek has put STOP signs at the creek to make sledders aware until the groomer issue is reconciled. Will keep you posted, and a little FYI, it is do able as we have had sledders here from Capreol.....Just Pay Attention to the Signs Have a GREAT ride and be safe Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 Bears Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 Just a little FYI One of the groups in today came from Rockys, got here at 3 15, had some lunch and are heading to Timmins now via Grassy Road, as the road has not been graded for logging as of today. They said it was an amazeing trip up. Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoso Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Just a little FYI One of the groups in today came from Rockys, got here at 3 15, had some lunch and are heading to Timmins now via Grassy Road, as the road has not been graded for logging as of today. They said it was an amazeing trip up. Kelly How awesome is that!!! Any idea when they will be in there plowing it, would love to sneak in there before they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 Bears Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 They got back here around 1ish today, said it was a lot of snow as they broke trail all the way up Grassy. My loggers were supposed to be in tomorrow..cancelled...too much snow, so not sure when they will be plowing it K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 Bears Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 HELLO ALL Well we have another group in tonight from Capreol...said up to the turnaround where Sudbury groomed was mint....from there to Shining Tree LOTS of snow but still good. Eberts called this morning and said they were on their way to work on the groomer in town.....By noonish the groomer went out and will try to get some info on how the trail is from guys in tonight WWOOOHHHOOOO!!!! Oh and FYI, Grassy Lake Road is still not plowed, the logging company that were staying here have put the job on hold due to excessive snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 Bears Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Spoke to the Gogama Snow Club this morning and the groomer only went out on a test run and is still needing repairs. She will shoot me an email this evening re the status of the Shining Tree Groomer and how the hydro line, lake and culvert in Gogama are as Pat is going out today to check it all. I am getting many calls on why our trail is not marked limited yet....even though sleds have been comeing up, if it is deemed limited and anything happens, it is the Gogama Club responsible. So all I can tell you is I will keep posting as I know new news and there are sledders heading up. Thanks for all your patience Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkronOrange Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 K - I'm supposed to be there next weekend from North Bay. Sound like there's a trail from North Bay. What's happening with the trail to New Liskeard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 Bears Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Will have a look and make some calls tomorrow Bob Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 Bears Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Guys just leaving from here to go to Timmins and do Abitibi....said it was a good run form Sudbury as the Sudbury groomer had just groomed up to Sandy Lakeish and then they said it was a nice ride along Sandy Lake Road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdust Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Hello everyone, This is where the GSC is standing: the Shining Tree groomer is still not fixed after changing a part on it and the transmission is still acting up so it will have to be floated to New Liskeard to get repaired. As for the Gogama groomer, it went out Thusrday for the first pass and was able to build the snow bridge at Kenogamissi but just had enough snow to be able to cross. We made it all the way to the steep hill in the power line but wasn't able to climb the hill. We have called Timmins to come groom the upper section of the hill and they will make their way there this week. Have a great weekend and ride safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdust Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 new update GSC will be floating the Gogama groomer to shining tree this afternoon so that we can continue with the grooming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekie Lodge Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Good morning Snowdust, Thank you for the information. We all hope that the groomer issues can be resolved soon! It is amazing how much passion, time, effort and sweat is involved by the few volunteers that work on the trails in our area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 Bears Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 YEEEEAAAAAA HAAWWWWWWWWWWWWW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoso Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Thank you for all your hard work up there, we here in sudbury appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdust Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 good day everyone well the flat bed tow truck was not able to float the groomer yesterday so ebert welding will be floating a rental groomer to shining tree Tuesday or Wednesday and float the broken groomer to the shop to be fix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gowganda Lake Camp Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Thanks for the update. Just in time for the return of cold weather. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gowganda Lake Camp Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I think your loaner groomer past me today on the way to Shining Tree. Derrick is going to busy for awhile now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 Bears Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 YUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome, I heard he is going North today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 Bears Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 :right_on:Took a drive and looks like Gowganda is grooming the A107C to Shining Tree and was told signing is being done East of Elk Lake on the. Also the Shining Tree groomer is going out today YYYIIIIPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEE Should be a good weekend for sure....Safe Rideing everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrtkat Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Sounds great trails should be in great shape when we get up your way zrtkat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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