Muskoka Man Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 whats going on with mother nature,this is not going to be good for the businesses and resorts that depend on the snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMSOMAIR Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Um..... the planet is on fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Super El Nino is forecasted. I used to get all excited to see the calendar change to November and then December knowing we would be riding at any minute. Only to wear out carbides, sliders, and wreck sleds riding sand, dirt, mud, and worse, in December, and early January. Now, I just wait, it will come. Last year, our first ride wasnt until Valentine's day weekend, and we still rode all the way into mid April. Out west in the mountains, we dont even think about riding until the snow depth reaches 40". Stop watching the farmers almanac telling you it is going to be a brutal winter, and getting you all amped up in September. Get a hobby, get the sleds prepped, enjoy the free time, and not burning your vacation days in December, when the conditions are terrible, and then not having any time left in march, when the conditions are awesome. You just have to change your thinking... The snow will come. Ski 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1049 Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 53 minutes ago, skidooboy said: Super El Nino is forecasted. I used to get all excited to see the calendar change to November and then December knowing we would be riding at any minute. Only to wear out carbides, sliders, and wreck sleds riding sand, dirt, mud, and worse, in December, and early January. Now, I just wait, it will come. Last year, our first ride wasnt until Valentine's day weekend, and we still rode all the way into mid April. Out west in the mountains, we dont even think about riding until the snow depth reaches 40". Stop watching the farmers almanac telling you it is going to be a brutal winter, and getting you all amped up in September. Get a hobby, get the sleds prepped, enjoy the free time, and not burning your vacation days in December, when the conditions are terrible, and then not having any time left in march, when the conditions are awesome. You just have to change your thinking... The snow will come. Ski This was our first ride last year January 28th snow was still kinda thin still turned out to be a great season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 12 minutes ago, 1049 said: This was our first ride last year January 28th snow was still kinda thin still turned out to be a great season. If you look at the Dub house cam thread from last season, you can see the end of Jan, first of feb was where they finally had decent snow and had just started to groom everything. We never went up the whole month of January. Which was a first for us. Ski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Raining here in southern Ontario right now. TWN says its raining in Cochrane and Hearst. No snow currently in the 2 week forecast in Ontario. Booooo...lol I'm heading for Florida on the 28th for 2 weeks. Doesn't look like I will miss any sledding. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Ya, not another stellar start….but last year areas got dumped on late Dec if you recall, that also didn’t help much, actually hurt in some regions, that put their start delayed and it seemed dealing with unfrozen swamps for a longer than usual time. I know not for all, but with the crappy seasons, getting away for an extended duration sure does help scratch the itch and maintain the passion, especially when you look out the window on Dec 17, see the grass and the rain coming down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Verrrrry slow start with zip in the forecast too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka Man Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 Sold my 4 tech last year,my 380 skandic is going for sale in a week or so with all gear,getting more seat time on the side by side lately 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 22 minutes ago, Muskoka Man said: Sold my 4 tech last year,my 380 skandic is going for sale in a week or so with all gear,getting more seat time on the side by side lately So what does that leave in the stable for you for sleds, or signing out completely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 34 minutes ago, Spiderman said: Verrrrry slow start with zip in the forecast too. Just looked at Dorset forecast, not looking too bad just after Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka Man Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 1 hour ago, stoney said: So what does that leave in the stable for you for sleds, or signing out completely? Signing out completely,been sledding for at least 25 years ,winters are getting iffy even here in the skokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 38 minutes ago, Muskoka Man said: Signing out completely,been sledding for at least 25 years ,winters are getting iffy even here in the skokes That’s too bad and sorry to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Taken at noon today. My friend just picked up his new sled. Looks like weather will hold 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Saul Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 5 hours ago, Muskoka Man said: Sold my 4 tech last year,my 380 skandic is going for sale in a week or so with all gear,getting more seat time on the side by side lately Sorry to hear that.. But I have a neighbor that would be interested in the 380... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 7 hours ago, stoney said: Just looked at Dorset forecast, not looking too bad just after Christmas. Am I missing any snow in that forecast? That looks for going for a walk with the dog - but that's about it 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, Spiderman said: Am I missing any snow in that forecast? That looks for going for a walk with the dog - but that's about it I think he means its going below zero for a high. THIS is our big hope now so we can use the "At least we are getting frost in the ground" line. God I hate this sport. Its too bad I love it so much when it happens. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, Spiderman said: Am I missing any snow in that forecast? That looks for going for a walk with the dog - but that's about it lol, well that too….but some cold, almost double digits and generally speaking, it usually gets colder than forecasted for that area and more times than not, small amounts of snow fall not forecasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMSOMAIR Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Don’t believe a thing TWN says. Their track record is less than ideal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 It’s only December 17th. Winter don’t start until January 21 usually and ends on Friday before family day weekend 😆. Been watching some nice used sleds, i get them real cheap if weather continues 🤦♂️. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UsedtoSkidoo Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Same shit every year. I frankly could care less if I get one ride in only this year. It is what it is, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 hour ago, UsedtoSkidoo said: Same crap every year. I frankly could care less if I get one ride in only this year. It is what it is, Agreed, I think for me its just frustrating knowing where we always used to be and what is now becoming more "normal". These last 2 years are the only years I won't be out on the ice on the lake between Christmas and New Years - only 2 since 1988. I can't stress enough how much I hope by me paying carbon taxes that in 50 years - we'll be able to walk on the ice again at Christmas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMSOMAIR Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 38 minutes ago, Spiderman said: Agreed, I think for me its just frustrating knowing where we always used to be and what is now becoming more "normal". These last 2 years are the only years I won't be out on the ice on the lake between Christmas and New Years - only 2 since 1988. I can't stress enough how much I hope by me paying carbon taxes that in 50 years - we'll be able to walk on the ice again at Christmas. Bahahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UsedtoSkidoo Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Spiderman said: Agreed, I think for me its just frustrating knowing where we always used to be and what is now becoming more "normal". These last 2 years are the only years I won't be out on the ice on the lake between Christmas and New Years - only 2 since 1988. I can't stress enough how much I hope by me paying carbon taxes that in 50 years - we'll be able to walk on the ice again at Christmas. You arent paying enough apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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