lillabellelodge Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Don't post on here anymore but just a heads up the A105Q trail has been permanently closed. The club is down one groomer Check the Polar Bear Riders FB page for more details. Didn't see it posted on here so thought I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Thanks for the heads up. It was raised in the OFSC New Groomers thread but is very helpful as a standalone thread for trip planning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jow Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Wow that's to bad. That's going to be a bit of a blow to saddle baggers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) Just read that on their site! Can, or do I ask why the district has to reduce the groomer fleet? Edited January 17, 2016 by IQ TURBO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillabellelodge Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 IQ The groomer was old and already cost them 2 grooming trips with the tow job etc. Not much traffic on that trail for the amount of work that had to be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 IQ The groomer was old and already cost them 2 grooming trips with the tow job etc. Not much traffic on that trail for the amount of work that had to be done Are you closed for good now too? I remember you stating you were going to put in apartments? How did that work out for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 That sucks. I'm guessing that cross border traffic won't be popular w/ the stud ban in Quebec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire Voyant Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Just read that on their site! Can, or do I ask why the district has to reduce the groomer fleet? As part of the OFSC's More on the Snow initiative, new groomers are being purchased for every district. In return, each district is required to retire one old groomer. This particular trail sees the least amount of traffic, is the last to open in the district, and that particular groomer has racked up a lot repair costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 As part of the OFSC's More on the Snow initiative, new groomers are being purchased for every district. In return, each district is required to retire one old groomer. This particular trail sees the least amount of traffic, is the last to open in the district, and that particular groomer has racked up a lot repair costs. You think they would have a plain to keep a good old groomer from another club to keep key tourist trails open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reved Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 You think they would have a plain to keep a good old groomer from another club to keep key tourist trails open. Apparently the system can no longer afford that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Apparently the system can no longer afford that. Get rid of free weekend or charge 100 bucks for the 3 days. I bet we could afford to keep some of the older groomers from the proceeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Get rid of free weekend or charge 100 bucks for the 3 days. I bet we could afford to keep some of the older groomers from the proceeds.You know, instead of always spouting about it, why the h--- don't you get involved and actually do something to help these situations! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTC500 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 My group will miss this trail but I can understand the struggle to justify maintaining an under utilized trail. I doubt this would go anywhere, but was the Quebec side asked if they would help maintain the trail? They enjoy 50% of the economic benefit of the trail being open. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 My group will miss this trail but I can understand the struggle to justify maintaining an under utilized trail. I doubt this would go anywhere, but was the Quebec side asked if they would help maintain the trail? They enjoy 50% of the economic benefit of the trail being open. The winter we ran A105Q we stayed in Amos. I wonder how much sled traffic in that part of A-T is due to Ontario riders doing loops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 You know, instead of always spouting about it, why the h--- don't you get involved and actually do something to help these situations! Ok who do I contact? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 IQ The groomer was old and already cost them 2 grooming trips with the tow job etc. Not much traffic on that trail for the amount of work that had to be done Thanks Rod.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Ok who do I contact?Any local club for a start. Get involved. Lend a hand. You live in a town with one. Shouldn't be rocket science for a wizard like yourself to look them up on the internet. They are even listed on this forum. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Any local club for a start. Get involved. Lend a hand. You live in a town with one. Shouldn't be rocket science for a wizard like yourself to look them up on the internet. They are even listed on this forum. I see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nith Valley Sledder Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) Ok who do I contact? The Nith Valley Sno Surfers are your local club. Their meeting is the 3rd Wed of the month (this week) held at the Murf upstairs starting at 7:30 I believe. They are always looking for volunteers to help keep the clubhouse open on the weekends. Most of the trail work is long time finished. If that doesn't suit you there are a number of other clubs in close proximity that you have claimed to been a member of in the past. It doesn't matter what club you belong to. Just get out and help. Time to put up or shut up. Edited January 19, 2016 by Nith Valley Sledder 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 The Nith Valley Sno Surfers are your local club. Their meeting is the 3rd Wed of the month (this week) held at the Murf upstairs starting at 7:30 I believe. They are always looking for volunteers to help keep the clubhouse open on the weekends. Most of the trail work is long time finished. If that doesn't suit you there are a number of other clubs in close proximity that you have claimed to been a member of in the past. It doesn't matter what club you belong to. Just get out and help. Time to put up or shut up. I always enjoyed talking to Sean! Great leader for sure! Thought you stopped going to meetings, is your daughter still attending as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 How much traffic does this trail get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC+YA Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Wow! Had a big trip planned using this trail to enter and exit Quebec from Cochrane. We start in the Soo and run up through Halfway, Chapleau, Foleyet, Timmins, Cochrane, and then use the A105Q trail to get into Le Reine and all places beyond. Great people and places way north in Ontario and Quebec. Love exploring uncommon routes way north. Then coming back west around the top and back down to Dub. The northern corridor is fantastic. This takes Cochrane out of the Quebec trip as I will most likely run direct to Smooth Rock Falls before starting west. I just checked the trail map and there is no disclaimer about this trail being shut down this season! Just figured it was still closed due to an all around slow start this season. Why use the maps to plan when they do not protect you by passing along changing trail info? I am glad I finally heard it on here and can cancel lots of reservations for our group trip. I was in Cochrane 4 times last season, but now it looks like we won't be going at all this year. A BIG Thanks to Lillabelle Lodge for informing everyone! This would have been a great big mess otherwise, but I am still greatly disappointed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I think it was a fly by knight decision. Club is in a tough spot. Hopefully it can be opened next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 How much traffic does this trail get? Very little from locals apparently. All tourist traffic. That is one reason they picked this trail, locals won't miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire Voyant Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 You think they would have a plain to keep a good old groomer from another club to keep key tourist trails open Well, the District did send an older groomer from Hornepayne to Longlac (amalgamated with Geraldton to become the "Greenstone Snowmobile Club") to help that struggling club get back on it's feet. Seems to me there was (is) a lengthy thread in this forum about re-connecting the old District 16 clubs. It's ironic that I have yet to read a thread about staying connected with Quebec. These kinds of decision are not fly by night....as ANYONE who is involved in a club/district and the OFSC will appreciate. BUT I encourage everyone who is disappointed or who disagrees with the District's decision to contact them and let them know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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