skidooboy Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 32 minutes ago, UsedtoSkidoo said: Ya if it could stop snowing in muskoka thst would be great..... Trail 37 had two feet of snow it. It was coming up over our hoods on Saturday morning. Had to steer by shifting your weight and now you understand why people like to ride fresh, virgin, untouched snow, off trail. the feeling of weightlessness, floating over/in the snow, v.s riding a packed groomed road. we all have our reasons we like to sled. some are different than others. Ski 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UsedtoSkidoo Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 46 minutes ago, skidooboy said: and now you understand why people like to ride fresh, virgin, untouched snow, off trail. the feeling of weightlessness, floating over/in the snow, v.s riding a packed groomed road. we all have our reasons we like to sled. some are different than others. Ski I like both honestly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 3 hours ago, skidooboy said: and now you understand why people like to ride fresh, virgin, untouched snow, off trail. the feeling of weightlessness, floating over/in the snow, v.s riding a packed groomed road. we all have our reasons we like to sled. some are different than others. Ski I dont mind breaking trail into the woodlot which I guess would be a smaller scale version of you guys riding on unloved looking roads or cut lines. But to just spend an afternoon riding around in a field? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 Some screen shots of today's conditions and tomorrow's forecast I missed the western pic but it's -33 in Winterpeg, -43 in Edmonton & -thirtysomething in Calgary. I dont bother w/ windchill. Some of the folks in TO that complain when it gets to -10 should thank their lucky stars they never get transfered. My great uncle retired back to Bowmanville after being in Winnipeg in the 50s. The only weather my parents said he ever commented on was a big flood there. Prevision de Lundi: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 5 hours ago, Bigfish said: 504 would appear to be the top end of the old Elmhirst trail?? It was re-routed this year When I got home thats what I thought looking @ the map. North of CR#2 i saw some pickets, a Stop & Stop Ahead sign leaning against a tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoso Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 19 hours ago, revrnd said: I'm not worried about his personal health, it's the wheel holders taking him out that concerns me. Out w/ my buddy on his new Renny (900ACE). We did 145 klicks. A bit of slush on where it was mint on Eels the past Weds'. Running south on Chandos we had to deal w/ the crosswind. doing a 95 - 100 kph & you're leaning to the right LOL Lots of couples, a few kidlet passengers riding. Even saw a redhead on a Renny And no we didn't hit TOP A east of Mattice LOL Red heads and rennys, hmm, good combo. Glad to hear people are out exercising .....their rights. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Blondes and Rennys, now there is something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 6 hours ago, revrnd said: Some screen shots of today's conditions and tomorrow's forecast I missed the western pic but it's -33 in Winterpeg, -43 in Edmonton & -thirtysomething in Calgary. I dont bother w/ windchill. Some of the folks in TO that complain when it gets to -10 should thank their lucky stars they never get transfered. My great uncle retired back to Bowmanville after being in Winnipeg in the 50s. The only weather my parents said he ever commented on was a big flood there. Prevision de Lundi: And you said i watch too much TV.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Turbo Doo said: And you said i watch too much TV.. No plans for riding today. Mon' & Weds' though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, revrnd said: No plans for riding today. Mon' & Weds' though. Ok, well, not a bad excuse, i guess.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Turbo Doo said: Blondes and Rennys, now there is something... I hope your talking about Mrs Turbo Doo ? She is watching now ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, volunteer2 said: I hope your talking about Mrs Turbo Doo ? She is watching now ? Oh yes, i am fully aware of my situation now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 7 hours ago, revrnd said: Some screen shots of today's conditions and tomorrow's forecast I missed the western pic but it's -33 in Winterpeg, -43 in Edmonton & -thirtysomething in Calgary. I dont bother w/ windchill. Some of the folks in TO that complain when it gets to -10 should thank their lucky stars they never get transfered. My great uncle retired back to Bowmanville after being in Winnipeg in the 50s. The only weather my parents said he ever commented on was a big flood there. Prevision de Lundi: I hope Zoso has his long johns. He's going into some cold weather 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, volunteer2 said: I hope Zoso has his long johns. He's going into some cold weather I guess you leave the truck running in that weather I dont know what the deal was when I was filling up a 5 gallon can this afternoon. Old guy pulls up to the pumps in a fairly new pick up to fill it. I didn't realize until I had finished & was carrying the can over to my truck that his was still running. Three things came to mind: A: Isn't it illegal to leave a vehicle running while fueling? B: It wasn't a diesel C: It wasn't all that cold FFS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 51 minutes ago, Turbo Doo said: Oh yes, i am fully aware of my situation now.. Ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 Bigfish rode up to the Ptbo staging area to meet me. I was surprised to see him sitting on his sled in the lot. "It's faster to find here than drive!" Rode east almost to the reptile zoo west of Norwood. He had been thru there on Sat' & said the snow was thin towards Havelock. Rode back down to the E208 & then east to the 569S to get to Rice Lake. Lake conditions were good to the Hiawatha trailhead. (Be aware that the FN is under lockdown, so fuel is not available) He rode home from there. I continued up 511 thru Mathers Corners to the railbed. I rode under the 115 to the Wonder bread distributor. The Wendy's & Tims are a 5 minute walk from here. Not sure how 'pedestrians' would be handled if you wanted to order something. On a drumlin NW of Mathers Corners. CR 2 is visible in the distance. The field to the north was strange. Drifts all across it, but where the trail ran along its edge by the tree line, very rough and barely snow covered. Back @ the railbed South to 511 Heading towards Ptbo Hastings is that a way... Stopped @ Old Keene Road. This is south of the Esso just east of Ptbo on Hwy 7. Looking west towards the 115 Plastic pipe supplier on Pido Road. I'm on a abandoned CN/CPR spur that served several industries. This company's decision to not manufacture the pipe here (receiving pellets in covered hoppers) helped hasten the abandonment. Trent Timber Treating adjacent to the next photo used to receive flat cars of lumber. Now all their product comes & goes by truck. Looking east @ the 115 overpass by Ashburnham As usual, Canada's favourite rodent has been busy by the staging lot. The stump closer to the camera was about 6" in dia'. Saw another towards the overpass that must've been a foot in diameter that they had fallen. It would be nice if they got some more snow. Good conditions mostly, but some spots quite thin. 77 klicks for the afternoon. Would've hit a hundred had we ridden to Hastings. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Nice report revrnd! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason T Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) Nice run last Friday. Plenty of fresh snow falling, lots on the trails. 114 miles round trip. Trails were very good. Groomer went by and stopped as we were having lunch. Lunch stop on intersection of C111D and 56. Great place with a nice washroom. Roasted hot dogs, some other snacks, coffee, etc. Went across Wahnapetei Lake on trail 71 on the way there... that wasn't fun with the wind, slush spots and small pressure crack.. needless to say we took C rail bed back from Capreol. Was a great day, with great people. Edited February 10, 2021 by Jason T 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka Bill Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Great day in Muskoka was on many trails today north and south of Huntsville and almost ended up in the forbidden zone (Kearney) , did 180 km 80% was well groom , some nasties (95 and 82) . Even saw some sunshine today!! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 35 minutes ago, Muskoka Bill said: Great day in Muskoka was on many trails today north and south of Huntsville and almost ended up in the forbidden zone (Kearney) , did 180 km 80% was well groom , some nasties (95 and 82) . Even saw some sunshine today!! BTDT w/ @irREVerent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Muskoka Bill said: Great day in Muskoka was on many trails today north and south of Huntsville and almost ended up in the forbidden zone (Kearney) , did 180 km 80% was well groom , some nasties (95 and 82) . Even saw some sunshine today!! Looks fabulous.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Muskoka Bill said: Great day in Muskoka was on many trails today north and south of Huntsville and almost ended up in the forbidden zone (Kearney) , did 180 km 80% was well groom , some nasties (95 and 82) . Even saw some sunshine today!! I see the clubs have tamed the big snowfall! Might be safe for me to take a look tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka Bill Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, Blake G said: I see the clubs have tamed the big snowfall! Might be safe for me to take a look tomorrow. Today we came across 3 groomers out making white pavement for us, I believe sno bombers will be grooming D tonight, should be excellent tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve F6 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 11 minutes ago, Blake G said: I see the clubs have tamed the big snowfall! Might be safe for me to take a look tomorrow. The west side of the hwy tunnel in hgr territory was full of water with a nasty frozen trench right up to the running boards at the exit on sunday. Hopefully its fixed up by now. Got my new sled all dirty! Port Sydney got hammered with snow, this was on Clearwater lake on sunday. 2 feet of fresh yum yums! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Thank you, Gentlemen. Good information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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