mikern Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) is this club still around, i used to ride that area alot but they do not seem to post anything the last 5 or so years mike Edited January 18, 2021 by mikern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sksman Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 There are a few trails left but down significantly from years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikern Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 i dont think they have updated the ITG in the last 5 yrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 25 minutes ago, mikern said: i dont think they have updated the ITG in the last 5 yrs You may mean they haven't shown any trail route changes....but if you are referring to trail availability, I have noticed some colour changes upon occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsurfnut Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I liv just off one of their trails and I ask to volunteer every year with no response. I wish I could do more for the club. Don't tell anyone but I sneak out and clear on my own for them... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livin' on the b103 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 6 minutes ago, windsurfnut said: I liv just off one of their trails and I ask to volunteer every year with no response. I wish I could do more for the club. Don't tell anyone but I sneak out and clear on my own for them... No one here will tell... we promise! That was a very small club IIRC, Bruce B was the President and they had one groomer. Haven't heard of him for probably the last 4 years, think he had a plane? Very interesting dude. Livin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sksman Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 I have tried over the years to volunteer with Carden. Never any response. I sent an email the other day asking if club existed and got back a yes they do and what do you want type response. There are 3 members on this site very close to or on Carden trails that would all volunteer some time and not one of them gets a response. And there is no email address to contact the club. Hope things improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catinental couch Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 On 1/19/2021 at 8:49 PM, livin' on the b103 said: No one here will tell... we promise! That was a very small club IIRC, Bruce B was the President and they had one groomer. Haven't heard of him for probably the last 4 years, think he had a plane? Very interesting dude. Livin' That is a very polite and political way to describe him. Your experience may differ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livin' on the b103 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, catinental couch said: That is a very polite and political way to describe him. Your experience may differ. LMAO!! I did indeed struggle with that post. I had some brief dealings with him when I was HCSA President. His pet project was to re-open the trails through the QE 2 park. Doubt that will ever happen. Livin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sksman Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 4 hours ago, livin' on the b103 said: LMAO!! I did indeed struggle with that post. I had some brief dealings with him when I was HCSA President. His pet project was to re-open the trails through the QE 2 park. Doubt that will ever happen. Livin' Those were great trails. What was the reason they were shutdown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikern Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 took a ride up through carden this weekend , thought we might head to norland well lots of snow, groomed once maybe,but not recently sad as that is how some of us like to get to haliburton and areas trails where better there in the 90's than they have been in a long time mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Near Wasaga on Saturday I chatted with a couple of guys riding from Elmira: destination Haliburton and beyond, via Norland. I told them, "you can't get there from here." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Blake G said: Near Wasaga on Saturday I chatted with a couple of guys riding from Elmira: destination Haliburton and beyond, via Norland. I told them, "you can't get there from here." 2 friends of my youngest son rode from near Elmira to Haliburton 472 km. on Saturday. On Sunday they rode to Pleva in the Renfrew area which was another 250 km. My son said they told him they used a GPS or they would have been in big trouble. They took wrong turn a couple of times. The real tall guy (Beaner) has a 2020 Doo mxzx850 black/red/silver with a Doo spare gas tank on the back and I think Aaron has a black Doo but I could be wrong about that one. Just spoke with my son and his friend Beaner confirmed about the guy they met saying you can't get there from here. LOL Edited February 23, 2021 by PISTON LAKE CRUISER 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livin' on the b103 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 40 minutes ago, Blake G said: Near Wasaga on Saturday I chatted with a couple of guys riding from Elmira: destination Haliburton and beyond, via Norland. I told them, "you can't get there from here." Sure can, Blake. Just need one of them trail riding, off trail, ditch banging, new Ski -Doo, BRP, name like some sort of cat sleds!! Livin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sksman Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I rode Carden trails on Friday and Saturday. It is sad that they have not groomed. The 101 trail is a road allowance with 3 ft drifts. No reason they could not groom it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re:Leaf Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I often dream of the day when we can travel through the QEII park to Minden and beyond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 12 hours ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said: 2 friends of my youngest son rode from near Elmira to Haliburton 472 km. on Saturday. On Sunday they rode to Pleva in the Renfrew area which was another 250 km. My son said they told him they used a GPS or they would have been in big trouble. They took wrong turn a couple of times. The real tall guy (Beaner) has a 2020 Doo mxzx850 black/red/silver with a Doo spare gas tank on the back and I think Aaron has a black Doo but I could be wrong about that one. Just spoke with my son and his friend Beaner confirmed about the guy they met saying you can't get there from here. LOL PLC I talked with these guys for about 25 minutes, then rode with them toward Orillia for about 40 minutes. They set a brisk,safe pace. Not excessive. Very friendly fellows. I think your son has made a good choice in friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sksman Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 11 hours ago, Re:Leaf said: I often dream of the day when we can travel through the QEII park to Minden and beyond. I used to ride the trail from the top of Head Lake up to Minden for lunch. It was a nice trail. But I expect too tough to groom on snowmobiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Sksman said: I used to ride the trail from the top of Head Lake up to Minden for lunch. It was a nice trail. But I expect too tough to groom on snowmobiles. Is the terrain there like what the old Rathburn/McQuigge Trail passed thru west of Apsley? E107 south of Twin Lakes can't be a great groomer run either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MXZMike Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I am local to them and also have been pretty disappointed with the trails the last few years. Always very late starting / grooming, etc. I always select them as my home club when I buy trail pass.. Maybe I should stop and pick another club. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MXZMike Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 On 1/28/2021 at 7:09 AM, Sksman said: I have tried over the years to volunteer with Carden. Never any response. I sent an email the other day asking if club existed and got back a yes they do and what do you want type response. There are 3 members on this site very close to or on Carden trails that would all volunteer some time and not one of them gets a response. And there is no email address to contact the club. Hope things improve. I would definitely help.. I am just off the 103 trail (Concession 9) and would happily help out. Thats my trail access point to go anywhere. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sksman Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, MXZMike said: I would definitely help.. I am just off the 103 trail (Concession 9) and would happily help out. Thats my trail access point to go anywhere. Mike I am down on Canal Lake. A bit of a pain at times to get to the trail. It was nice when trails came right to the lake. Its funny how clubs always say volunteers are in need and on this site there are 4 guys who have tried to offer some time to Carden Sno Drifters yet never have gotten any response to offers to help or been contacted or sent any work dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 you guys should find out when their meetings are and get together and go. Unfortunately, sometimes you need to beg to be allowed to help. Get some new blood in there. I wish I lived where there was lots of snow, I enjoyed being involved and would do so again if there was snow. It's worth the effort, even if it seems pointless to go through the hoops to be involved. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I agree with Wildman, sounds like you want to help, just show up at a meeting or if you see trail work getting done, stop and get involved. If there are 3-4 of you on this forum alone, that might add alot of help to the club, possibly make a huge difference. For instance, on the club I'm involved with, until this year there were two of us responsible for over 100 kms. We would have family help out, sometimes the 2 groups would get together for larger jobs. Sometimes a pain in the a$$ job, but with family and or friends, can be a good time as well. Good luck, hope it works out, and thanks for wanting to be involved. There's always room for more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MXZMike Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 How can we find out when the meetings are? Is each club require to host an annual meeting (AGM)? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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