Viper Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Sorry for the late response folks been really busy, our trails are open at LIMITED Status, get out and enjoy but PLEASE I BEG YOU stay between the stake lines. Once again we are having huge issues with Trespassers going wherever they dam well feel like and we are in jeopardy of losing trails within the 1st 48 hrs of opening FFS. Our parking lot in Orangeville (Mono Plaza) was full yesterday by 11 am and I had to turn away 24 trucks & trailers so get there early or keep going North to Super Burger or our Groomer shed on Hwy 10 north of Shelburne. Get out and ride, stay safe and keep the rubber side down! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Viper said: Sorry for the late response folks been really busy, our trails are open at LIMITED Status, get out and enjoy but PLEASE I BEG YOU stay between the stake lines. Once again we are having huge issues with Trespassers going wherever they dam well feel like and we are in jeopardy of losing trails within the 1st 48 hrs of opening FFS. Our parking lot in Orangeville (Mono Plaza) was full yesterday by 11 am and I had to turn away 24 trucks & trailers so get there early or keep going North to Super Burger or our Groomer shed on Hwy 10 north of Shelburne. Get out and ride, stay safe and keep the rubber side down! That’s problem. Too many morons flooding your area. Almost better off to stay closed until more areas open to spread traffic out. Barrie area having the same problem I heard, especially with modified exhaust. All this traffic and people ride outside stake lines because trails get rough. Then land owners see this and think this is norm and want to close trails. Our area last year not one track off trails all week, then out of towners show up on weekend mostly from London, brantford areas and tracks every where outside the stakes. 🤣 Good luck hopefully I can ride your area in future 😎. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Look who is first in D5 to open with 7.5 cm’s on the ground. 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 7 hours ago, Strong Farmer said: Look who is first in D5 to open with 7.5 cm’s on the ground. 🤣 You mean Bridgeport? There is way more than 7.5 cms on the ground, likely 20-25 cms. I rode it yesterday with the wife. The plowed fields are brutal, the grass fields are good , the bush trails are a sticks/snow/dirt mix. It scratched the inch and let her get a short run on the new sled but we won't be going back out until we get another 6 inches. I just don't feel the need to run garbage any more. 8 hours ago, Strong Farmer said: That’s problem. Too many morons flooding your area. Almost better off to stay closed until more areas open to spread traffic out. Barrie area having the same problem I heard, especially with modified exhaust. All this traffic and people ride outside stake lines because trails get rough. Then land owners see this and think this is norm and want to close trails. Our area last year not one track off trails all week, then out of towners show up on weekend mostly from London, brantford areas and tracks every where outside the stakes. 🤣 Good luck hopefully I can ride your area in future 😎. Ya, I see this both ways. Its great to have some trails open so people can get on them but it brings a ton of traffic to trails with marginal snow coverage. The base and underlying crops get destroyed. But is it fair to the permit buyers to keep rideable trails closed while waiting for the neighbouring clubs to catch up. Its damned if you, damn if you don't. This was Schweitzer st at 4pm today. 2 blocks of trailers. My mother says it’s been trucks and trailers and sleds all weekend. She likes to see the families going out for ride. Leave your cans at home though. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 13 hours ago, Blackstar said: You mean Bridgeport? There is way more than 7.5 cms on the ground, likely 20-25 cms. I rode it yesterday with the wife. The plowed fields are brutal, the grass fields are good , the bush trails are a sticks/snow/dirt mix. It scratched the inch and let her get a short run on the new sled but we won't be going back out until we get another 6 inches. I just don't feel the need to run garbage any more. What a great looking sled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 You nailed it Blackstar dammed if we do dammed if we don't.. We got so overrun we had to turn people away, was brutal as we hate turning sledders away from our area. All 3 local drop zones were flooded but our awesome groomer operators are doing the best they can to deal with the traffic and reset the trails this week! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 On 1/23/2022 at 7:33 PM, Blackstar said: You mean Bridgeport? There is way more than 7.5 cms on the ground, likely 20-25 cms. I rode it yesterday with the wife. The plowed fields are brutal, the grass fields are good , the bush trails are a sticks/snow/dirt mix. It scratched the inch and let her get a short run on the new sled but we won't be going back out until we get another 6 inches. I just don't feel the need to run garbage any more. Ya, I see this both ways. Its great to have some trails open so people can get on them but it brings a ton of traffic to trails with marginal snow coverage. The base and underlying crops get destroyed. But is it fair to the permit buyers to keep rideable trails closed while waiting for the neighbouring clubs to catch up. Its damned if you, damn if you don't. This was Schweitzer st at 4pm today. 2 blocks of trailers. My mother says it’s been trucks and trailers and sleds all weekend. She likes to see the families going out for ride. Leave your cans at home though. Nice have you tried any where else this week. I usually go Stratford way and north but still closed. Maybe I try tivetdale early next week before melt hits? Any thoughts thanks. Nice pretty sled hopefully it stays that way 😎. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 7 hours ago, Strong Farmer said: Nice have you tried any where else this week. I usually go Stratford way and north but still closed. Maybe I try tivetdale early next week before melt hits? Any thoughts thanks. Nice pretty sled hopefully it stays that way 😎. We rode from home yesterday. Up to Alma, over to Conestogo Lake for a packed lunch at the clubhouse (doors open and heat on). Down to St Clements, back up through Elmira and home. Snow is best to the east. Alma seemed the best conditions we rode. Everything was rideable. Some of the plowed fields near St Clements clubhouse are rough yet but it will get better with more groomer passes. Plenty of wind and a bit if fresh snow made for lots of drifts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 That was a short season for us in south. At least we got in a few good weeks. Now for forty creek wings on Friday. Hope to see lots of locals there. Cheers thanks to volunteers, groomer operators and land owners for making this season possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 i see the rail line is open from Orangeville through Shelburne to Dundalk today, Yellow ! I haven't even installed the battery in my sled yet lol Forecast looks like crap, hope they don't lose too much 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 33 minutes ago, Sledguy74 said: i see the rail line is open from Orangeville through Shelburne to Dundalk today, Yellow ! I haven't even installed the battery in my sled yet lol Forecast looks like crap, hope they don't lose too much gosh the forecast is pretty dismal cant see how even that much will last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 2 hours ago, volunteer2 said: gosh the forecast is pretty dismal cant see how even that much will last It sure is. Not great even in North Bay although it has gotten better looking for sledders over the last few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Was +5 at 7 this morning and it’s full sun right now no coat needed hope the rain forecasted doesn’t arrive or at least minimal amounts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Well this rain has again ruined everything sign of the time I guess ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 11 hours ago, Sledguy74 said: Well this rain has again ruined everything sign of the time I guess ! Yup big snow storm is followed by rain a week later. 🤦♂️ last time we had a good winter was 2013 into 2014. Almost 3 feet of frost that yesr. This year might not even get any if weather keeps up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrightonalan Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 it will change ,still early 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Rail line is yellow from Orangeville to Owen sound ….. a good sign 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Rail line is yellow from Orangeville to Owen sound ….. again 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 On 2/25/2023 at 8:09 AM, Sledguy74 said: Rail line is yellow from Orangeville to Owen sound ….. again How was ride 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 34 minutes ago, Strong Farmer said: How was ride 🤔 Never made it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Would be nice if this snow just stayed as snow ❄️ Calling for more Friday too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 18 minutes ago, Sledguy74 said: Would be nice if this snow just stayed as snow ❄️ Calling for more Friday too Weather gods are just punishing us now. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 We got about 10 inches of wet snow looks like more for Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Sledguy74 said: We got about 10 inches of wet snow looks like more for Monday Plus 3 and 4 during days aren’t helping us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Conestoga lake trails opened I agree march sun isn’t helping but at least they opened again 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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