95rxl650 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I posted predicted 10 inches for today and tomorrow earlier today. We have surpassed that and it's still coming down. I was out moving snow for an hour, brushed the snow off before coming in and under the snow my coat was frosted up. Been awhile since I noticed that. brrr On the bright side, trails should all be open by mid week. No more worries about map apps, just go ride. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicFish Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I'm thinking of getting out tomorrow morning to do some sledding possibly in the Gravenhurst or Bracebridge area. Depends on weather or not there's a snow emergency going on at the time. If there is, i'll launch south a bit out of Orillia again. Question about parking. In Gravenhurst there's the lot at 295 Steamship Lane that used to be on the ITG as official parking. I assume this is still good public parking right on C101D? Anyone know of some parking with trail access in Bracebridge area? Maybe off the D trail or 36 somewhere? Appreciate any advice anyone has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re:Leaf Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, VicFish said: I'm thinking of getting out tomorrow morning to do some sledding possibly in the Gravenhurst or Bracebridge area. Depends on weather or not there's a snow emergency going on at the time. If there is, i'll launch south a bit out of Orillia again. Question about parking. In Gravenhurst there's the lot at 295 Steamship Lane that used to be on the ITG as official parking. I assume this is still good public parking right on C101D? I have parked at Gull Lake Rotary Park in Gravenhurst. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, VicFish said: I'm thinking of getting out tomorrow morning to do some sledding possibly in the Gravenhurst or Bracebridge area. Depends on weather or not there's a snow emergency going on at the time. If there is, i'll launch south a bit out of Orillia again. Question about parking. In Gravenhurst there's the lot at 295 Steamship Lane that used to be on the ITG as official parking. I assume this is still good public parking right on C101D? Anyone know of some parking with trail access in Bracebridge area? Maybe off the D trail or 36 somewhere? Appreciate any advice anyone has. It's best to message club on Facebook and ask? That's what I do most are very helpful when it comes to this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve F6 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, VicFish said: I'm thinking of getting out tomorrow morning to do some sledding possibly in the Gravenhurst or Bracebridge area. Depends on weather or not there's a snow emergency going on at the time. If there is, i'll launch south a bit out of Orillia again. Question about parking. In Gravenhurst there's the lot at 295 Steamship Lane that used to be on the ITG as official parking. I assume this is still good public parking right on C101D? Anyone know of some parking with trail access in Bracebridge area? Maybe off the D trail or 36 somewhere? Appreciate any advice anyone has. Theres usually room to park at the snobombers groomer shop in Bracebridge. Check with them first. Gravenhurst not so sure. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 2 hours ago, VicFish said: I'm thinking of getting out tomorrow morning to do some sledding possibly in the Gravenhurst or Bracebridge area. Depends on weather or not there's a snow emergency going on at the time. If there is, i'll launch south a bit out of Orillia again. Question about parking. In Gravenhurst there's the lot at 295 Steamship Lane that used to be on the ITG as official parking. I assume this is still good public parking right on C101D? Anyone know of some parking with trail access in Bracebridge area? Maybe off the D trail or 36 somewhere? Appreciate any advice anyone has. Gull lake parking lot or at the wharf are your best bets, the trail towards Bala has gotten some good trail reports from what I’ve heard recently 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvMyViper Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Thanks Ambassador Nunz! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re:Leaf Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Snowing in Washago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95rxl650 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Looks like winter now. Banks have doubled in size in 24 hours. I had to head out 6/10 hwy last night to pick up my wife. She didnt want to drive in the white outs. I was pushing snow over the hood in places. The ol dodge caravan is on taxi duty already this morning. Had to get my daughter to work and the wife is up next. Shut the traction control off and stand on her. lol I was going to hit the trails this morning but I think I'll wait for the groomers. Fresh powder is fun, but only till you get wet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicFish Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Just at Gull Lake Park. It's coming down pretty good here. Washago up was all squalls. Not sure why the picture is upside down, but it's better than nothing. Lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re:Leaf Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Looks great. Enjoy your ride today. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04nightfire Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 We got a whopping 1/4" of snow in Orillia last night....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candubrain Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Bowed out again today....white outs. Also didn't feel like busting drifts...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve F6 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Rode in Baysville today. Absolutely minty green❄️ 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic JC Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Great ride today, left from Shelburne, and headed north. Parking lot in Markdale is snow filled and I wouldn’t recommend trying to stage from there now. The snow from Markdale north to Owen Sound just got deeper and deeper, tons of fresh powder, 95rxl650 wasn’t lying, it’s a winter wonderland, there is soo much snow. I’ll add a picture at the Bayshore boat launch in Owen Sound, snow mounds are as tall as the building. We got fuel and headed back to Chatsworth, then to Chesley, breaking trail most of the way. We then continued south to Neustadt, then up to Durham for fuel and a bite to eat. Freshly groomed trails across the B111 from Durham, and the B110 all the way back to Shelburne. Just over 300km, probably the most fun I’ve had on a railbed. Tons of snow everywhere, many perfect trails, really surprised none of it is green. Great mid winter conditions. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re:Leaf Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Amazing pictures, and thanks for sharing 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95rxl650 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 7 hours ago, Arctic JC said: Great ride today, left from Shelburne, and headed north. Parking lot in Markdale is snow filled and I wouldn’t recommend trying to stage from there now. The snow from Markdale north to Owen Sound just got deeper and deeper, tons of fresh powder, 95rxl650 wasn’t lying, it’s a winter wonderland, there is soo much snow. I’ll add a picture at the Bayshore boat launch in Owen Sound, snow mounds are as tall as the building. We got fuel and headed back to Chatsworth, then to Chesley, breaking trail most of the way. We then continued south to Neustadt, then up to Durham for fuel and a bite to eat. Freshly groomed trails across the B111 from Durham, and the B110 all the way back to Shelburne. Just over 300km, probably the most fun I’ve had on a railbed. Tons of snow everywhere, many perfect trails, really surprised none of it is green. Great mid winter conditions. We got about another foot since you rolled through. We were having white outs right downtown. Sauble Beach to Port Elgin was nice, back inland to Chesley and back to Owen Sound. Lots of fresh powder. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95rxl650 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Just spent an hour outside moving snow so my wife can get out and it took away any thoughts of firing up the sled today. -19 is just too damn cold. Now I have to do it all over again on the other driveway because I was stupid enough to promise a customer a service call out in the boonies 30 minutes away. Better have his 1/4 mile farm drive clean. lol 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95rxl650 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Sold my sled. Posted tuesday night on market place and kijiji for $8200 and kijiji sold it by morning. Too many other things need my attention this season and sledding is proving to be to much of a distraction. I will however, be on the lookout for a deal I cant resist for next season. My wife says I will be back on the trails by the weekend. lol On the bright side, I see alot more Green on the map 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 22 hours ago, 95rxl650 said: Just spent an hour outside moving snow so my wife can get out and it took away any thoughts of firing up the sled today. -19 is just too damn cold. Now I have to do it all over again on the other driveway because I was stupid enough to promise a customer a service call out in the boonies 30 minutes away. Better have his 1/4 mile farm drive clean. lol Me too took me 5 hours to move all my snow on Tuesday morning. Have way too much drive way some of it is 45 feet wide. New blade working nice though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 4 hours ago, 95rxl650 said: Sold my sled. Posted tuesday night on market place and kijiji for $8200 and kijiji sold it by morning. Too many other things need my attention this season and sledding is proving to be to much of a distraction. I will however, be on the lookout for a deal I cant resist for next season. My wife says I will be back on the trails by the weekend. lol On the bright side, I see alot more Green on the map Don't be a quitter now! This is shaping up to be the best season in 10 years. Because of the snow, it was/is a good time to sell a sled (as you discovered), but it is great time to buy a new or nearly new sled. Tell us that is what you are really doing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 4 hours ago, tricky said: Don't be a quitter now! This is shaping up to be the best season in 10 years. Because of the snow, it was/is a good time to sell a sled (as you discovered), but it is great time to buy a new or nearly new sled. Tell us that is what you are really doing. Hopefully we can get some grooming this year. Also been reports of lots of sledders running without permits. Reality ofsc could be out of resources in 3 or 4 weeks if people don't buy permits . It's very concerning. Our cheap permit is going to haunt us if weather keeps up I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave K Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 3 hours ago, Strong Farmer said: Hopefully we can get some grooming this year. Also been reports of lots of sledders running without permits. Reality ofsc could be out of resources in 3 or 4 weeks if people don't buy permits . It's very concerning. Our cheap permit is going to haunt us if weather keeps up I think. Maybe they are more vocal this winter, but I've seen lots of posts on FB from OPP being on the trail and ticketing people 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 3 hours ago, Strong Farmer said: Hopefully we can get some grooming this year. Also been reports of lots of sledders running without permits. Reality ofsc could be out of resources in 3 or 4 weeks if people don't buy permits . It's very concerning. Our cheap permit is going to haunt us if weather keeps up I think. Permit enforcement is going to haunt us. Non-hardcore or "real sledders" are not buying preseason savings passes, to see if we get rideable, groomable snow. When we dont, they saved money, when we do, depending on if it is early or late, they may roll the dice, and ride dirty (no permit). This hurts the all in sledders, volunteers, the clubs, districts, and finally the ofsc. Ski 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Feces Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Permit enforcement Ski ?….it’s almost nonexistent. I’ll stir the pot..I’ve said for years your sled license should be a trail permit. Every licensed sled in province has a trail permit. No early sales just revenue generated at time of lic purchase. Ride it on trail or not..your choice. Enforcement would be a non issue..lic and insurance..good to go. I know that everyone north of French river does not buy sled lic..too bad get over it. Change the policy for good of everyone. Down side is grooming funds would go through MTO and distribute where there is snow and grooming going on. When’s the last time you saw government do a better job than private w a program? Upside is maybe permit costs go down..more revenue over more sleds less individual cost? I really don’t care about that part as I think permits are cheapest part of sledding. If our government would embrace it as a tourism program much like in Quebec it would be better for all. The current state w ofsc regulation and most of operations on the back of volunteers I don’t think is sustainable. More revenue would be generated so that a better operating system could be in place. Go ahead and bash away..I know there will be plenty. oh and BTW i am a landowner that has ofsc trails in two different regions and a club volunteer that is a groomer operator as well. I love sleds and snow, I only want to see it better for all. Let’s hope this winter is a return to the patterns of previous years and we get a good old fashioned winter that lasts until early April. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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