Blackstar Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 17 minutes ago, scottyr said: Is that a 7 x 12? Yes, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1049 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Well i think the X3 is the better choice for the day lol 3 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 On 2/26/2024 at 10:46 AM, 4mysled said: we are heading up to KL Tuesday night, staying overnight and hoping to sled to Cochrane Wed. night, Hearst Thursday, Friday Iroquois Falls, Sat back to KL. all Tentative at the moment. any idea how the trails are around Kap, as the OFSC is showing as yellow, just wanting to know what to expect. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Hoping the Tuesday thunderstorm does not wipe out trails. Did you stick with this plan? If so, could you give us and update or two from your trip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 On 2/26/2024 at 3:58 PM, tricky said: I just received the bail out email from my buddy. My Wife(she who must be obayed) says I can't go alone. Will somebody heading north in the next 2 days allow me to tell her that I'm riding with them, in case she wants 'proof' that I am not riding alone? The ruse is more important than actual riding partners, but I would try to ride with another group, if available. I am neither fast, nor slow, and neither a party animal or a wall flower. I feel the season slipping away. Sorry can't go now but would be nterested in next year if you need someone. My off time varies get a month every 9 weeks basically. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4mysled Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Got into Kirkland lake about midnight. Was approx 5 degrees. It is now 7:45 and it’s minus 2 with a thunderstorm and some lightning along with ice pellets. Not sure about the trails. Looked thin and a lot of snirt. Going out shortly to take stock on the trails and talk to locals. Lightning just hit the telephone pole outside the hotel and the in room heater sparked As I was sitting next to it. THIS IS CRAZY. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 51 minutes ago, 4mysled said: Got into Kirkland lake about midnight. Was approx 5 degrees. It is now 7:45 and it’s minus 2 with a thunderstorm and some lightning along with ice pellets. Not sure about the trails. Looked thin and a lot of snirt. Going out shortly to take stock on the trails and talk to locals. Lightning just hit the telephone pole outside the hotel and the in room heater sparked As I was sitting next to it. THIS IS CRAZY. Yikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, 4mysled said: Got into Kirkland lake about midnight. Was approx 5 degrees. It is now 7:45 and it’s minus 2 with a thunderstorm and some lightning along with ice pellets. Not sure about the trails. Looked thin and a lot of snirt. Going out shortly to take stock on the trails and talk to locals. Lightning just hit the telephone pole outside the hotel and the in room heater sparked As I was sitting next to it. THIS IS CRAZY. Thanks a lot for taking the time to report. WOW, that is crazy! Where did you stay in KL? Good luck with the rest of your trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 We have reservations in Rouyn again for tomorow BIL is in Amos called and said really don't bother trails are disappearing fast probably change plans Northern Ont ? or just stay home LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 16 minutes ago, volunteer2 said: We have reservations in Rouyn again for tomorow BIL is in Amos called and said really don't bother trails are disappearing fast probably change plans Northern Ont ? or just stay home LOL I've been watching the radar for the last 24 hours. Looks like the heavy rains travelled deep into Quebec. Kirkland Lake seems to be on the edge getting rain, freezing rain and snow. Its been snow on the north side of Kirkland Lake. Cochrane is getting hit hard with snow right now. Englehart got heavy rains this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infernobuster Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Headed to KL friday morning for one last boot, as we were planning on doing Quebec but cancelled it now. Looks like Cochrane is getting 5 cms per hour as we speak ... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 and Kap is getting snow as well 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1049 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 24 hours later 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 7 minutes ago, volunteer2 said: and Kap is getting snow as well The triangle of Timmins/ Kap and Cochrane seems to be getting the biggest amounts with Hearst and Kirkland Lake on the outsides. I seen several posts on Facebook yesterday of people trying to book accommodations in Cochrane and everything was full except the NAI. Then people were asking how bad is the NAI? lol 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMSOMAIR Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 BAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 If you're there to ride - all you need is a place to take a dump and put your head down - on your own pillow though. Go ride if you can - who cares about the accomodations. We have people all over this country LIVING in tents! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sksman Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Made the drive to KL this morning. All the way to south of Temagami was light to heavy rain. plus 9 south of Temagami. North of Temagami temp started dropping. Roads were okay to NL. By NL it was -14 and freezing rain. After NL to 112 cutoff we drove on white ice with heavy heavy winds. Trailer was pushed and wagged sideways and pulled truck a few times. 60kph drive from NL to Kirkland. Cutoff at 112 into KL was whiteouts. probably 6” of snow on road in KL. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
528rick Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 thanks for the report I bet that was a harrowing drive into kl let us know how the trails are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 2 hours ago, Sksman said: Made the drive to KL this morning. All the way to south of Temagami was light to heavy rain. plus 9 south of Temagami. North of Temagami temp started dropping. Roads were okay to NL. By NL it was -14 and freezing rain. After NL to 112 cutoff we drove on white ice with heavy heavy winds. Trailer was pushed and wagged sideways and pulled truck a few times. 60kph drive from NL to Kirkland. Cutoff at 112 into KL was whiteouts. probably 6” of snow on road in KL. Thanks for the report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sksman Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Highway 11 was closed this afternoon. Trails were good. 3 to 4” of fresh snow on top of hard icy pack. Rode 134km this aft. Unfortunately 20km of my trip was pulling a 2024 Polaris Boost with 70km on the first engine. I guess the second engine will be better next year. saw a groomer out this evening. Should be good to go. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergie Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Can anyone share some firsthand experience on conditions in KL. We rode from Elk Lake to Gogama yesterday. Snow levels were very thin. Some sections of trail were great, but some were really tough. We are supposed to go to Iroquois Falls via Cochrane today, then back down to Elk Lake tomorrow but with the warm forecast are thinking about turning back today to ensure we can make it back to the trucks. I’m just wondering if maybe we are on the fringe of where all the snow fell earlier in the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky Posted March 2 Author Share Posted March 2 3 hours ago, Fergie said: Can anyone share some firsthand experience on conditions in KL. I’m just wondering if maybe we are on the fringe of where all the snow fell earlier in the week. X2. I am hoping that someone riding KL to Hearst this extended weekend can report on Monday what conditions still exist, if anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 9 hours ago, Fergie said: Can anyone share some firsthand experience on conditions in KL. We rode from Elk Lake to Gogama yesterday. Snow levels were very thin. Some sections of trail were great, but some were really tough. We are supposed to go to Iroquois Falls via Cochrane today, then back down to Elk Lake tomorrow but with the warm forecast are thinking about turning back today to ensure we can make it back to the trucks. I’m just wondering if maybe we are on the fringe of where all the snow fell earlier in the week. We rode down from Kirkland Lake to Elk Lake on the A for lunch today. Riding in the morning, everything was fine. From the junction of A and A110Q to the junction A and L162 has been groomed and is in good condition with a few thin spot where it crosses rough terrain. Below L162 there has been no grooming since before the melt down. It’s about a 40 km stretch from there to Elk Lake. The upper half saw a lot more snow than the lower half. The A trail runs on the River now on the north side of town (not on land like it shows on the OFSC map). The hill climb off the river was ice mud and rock this afternoon. That lower section was turning grey coming back this afternoon with small bare sections. The snow was soft and the trails were still decent but the traffic was taking a toll. The trails around Kirkland Lake are patchy, mostly still snow but slushy with bare spots. We were done by 330. Still warm and sunny out. My buddy and I were pretty surprised at how fast the trails were deteriorating in the afternoon. We are heading home in the morning. I don’t think there is a good ride near here tomorrow afternoon but there are plenty of people in Cochrane who are riding back to Kirkland Lake tomorrow. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 On 2/28/2024 at 7:39 PM, Sksman said: Highway 11 was closed this afternoon. Trails were good. 3 to 4” of fresh snow on top of hard icy pack. Rode 134km this aft. Unfortunately 20km of my trip was pulling a 2024 Polaris Boost with 70km on the first engine. I guess the second engine will be better next year. saw a groomer out this evening. Should be good to go. Good meeting you and your buddy today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 7 hours ago, tricky said: X2. I am hoping that someone riding KL to Hearst this extended weekend can report on Monday what conditions still exist, if anything? Sorry to say Rick it's done. We rode Kap to Timmins today and there is no S in the snirt. That was 4 hrs ago 1 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 On 2/28/2024 at 7:39 PM, Sksman said: Highway 11 was closed this afternoon. Trails were good. 3 to 4” of fresh snow on top of hard icy pack. Rode 134km this aft. Unfortunately 20km of my trip was pulling a 2024 Polaris Boost with 70km on the first engine. I guess the second engine will be better next year. saw a groomer out this evening. Should be good to go. Yikes hopefully Polaris covers engine and doesn't try to blame gas etc 🙏. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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