Snow Anyone

[stoney]

I feel like I was riding in and around Christmas around 2006 to 2010’ish.

 

I know for sure we rode some cottage roads around Dorset about 2006…went into town for lunch, restaurant was not open yet, then one of the guys decided it was a great idea to run the narrows, but parallel to the bridge, he had no hope in hell of ever making from shore line to shore line with those tall concrete curbs at either end, plus there was not a stitch of ice anywhere on either bay beside the bridge…down went his sled and couldn’t believe the number of locals that came to have a look since they heard a rumour of a sucken sled in December. 
asked the local guy if he’d dive for us, he was busy with Christmas events or something but could help out the next day, we couldn’t wait so bought rope and hook from Robinson store and fished for the sled from the bridge with the help of a local that tied rope to truck hitch and pulled her out. 
Folks at the restaurant, that was now open threw buddies wet clothes in dryer plus served some soup. 

And we got to put a dash on the chalk board in the restaurant that a doo went for a drink. 

[Steve F6]

Mary lake crossing is staked now. I will throw the drag on when we get some fresh snow and do a few passes. 

[Spiderman]

17 minutes ago, Steve F6 said:

Mary lake crossing is staked now. I will throw the drag on when we get some fresh snow and do a few passes. 

Might make my way down there today.

 

[Steve F6]

Cant confirm this as i didnt get up that way today but i was told Lake of Bays was staked today. 

[zx7rr]

On 2/2/2025 at 9:24 PM, Steve F6 said:

Cant confirm this as i didnt get up that way today but i was told Lake of Bays was staked today. 

Anyone know if LOB is staked yet?

[Spiderman]

On 2/2/2025 at 9:24 PM, Steve F6 said:

Cant confirm this as i didnt get up that way today but i was told Lake of Bays was staked today. 

Can I just say losing that 50 series trail along that side of Hwy 11 - that come to the crossing and into our system is one of the most devastating losses for me.....

 

I loved that trail.

 

[Strong Farmer]

19 minutes ago, Spiderman said:

Can I just say losing that 50 series trail along that side of Hwy 11 - that come to the crossing and into our system is one of the most devastating losses for me.....

 

I loved that trail.

 

I love d102b from deer hurst to kearny too. No easy way now 🤣

[Spiderman]

18 minutes ago, Strong Farmer said:

I love d102b from deer hurst to kearny too. No easy way now 🤣

No, also another big loss

[Strong Farmer]

5 hours ago, Spiderman said:

No, also another big loss

That trail when it was groomed properly it was a blast to ride. Starting to loose interest in this sport. Finding hard to get into places now more so then before.

[Spiderman]

1 hour ago, Strong Farmer said:

That trail when it was groomed properly it was a blast to ride. Starting to loose interest in this sport. Finding hard to get into places now more so then before.

It really was a great trail when it was groomed for sure. 

Maybe before you throw in the towel - hit the 711 north from the Seguin up toward Mag.

It was so fun to ride on Sunday - really made me appreciate how awesome sledding can be.

 

[Steve F6]

9 hours ago, Spiderman said:

Can I just say losing that 50 series trail along that side of Hwy 11 - that come to the crossing and into our system is one of the most devastating losses for me.....

 

I loved that trail.

 

We haven't lost it. We've put in quite a few days cutting a new reroute. I will get the scoop tonight on why its not showing on the map but i do know for sure that the gas company has been brushing the gas line right of way the past few weeks so possibly thats whats holding it up as alot of it follows and/or crosses it. I do know that it wont show it connecting anymore, it will just end at griffin lodge rd due to the hwy crossing at grade. Its always been a road run from there anyway so...

[Spiderman]

11 minutes ago, Steve F6 said:

We haven't lost it. We've put in quite a few days cutting a new reroute. I will get the scoop tonight on why its not showing on the map but i do know for sure that the gas company has been brushing the gas line right of way the past few weeks so possibly thats whats holding it up as alot of it follows and/or crosses it. I do know that it wont show it connecting anymore, it will just end at griffin lodge rd due to the hwy crossing at grade. Its always been a road run from there anyway so...

sounds like good news.

i really like that trail, makes Baysville, the gas station, or heading south real easy and quick for us. 

[Pota]

14 hours ago, zx7rr said:

Anyone know if LOB is staked yet?

Was at Zachary’s in Dorset today and could see the stakes coming off the lake. My route didn’t take me out that way but tomorrow I will see if south portage is staked and will cross if it is. One of the other sledders at restaurant said it was. 

[Steve F6]

14 hours ago, Spiderman said:

sounds like good news.

i really like that trail, makes Baysville, the gas station, or heading south real easy and quick for us. 

55 should be showing on the map soon. This week hopefully

[Steve F6]

9 hours ago, Pota said:

Was at Zachary’s in Dorset today and could see the stakes coming off the lake. My route didn’t take me out that way but tomorrow I will see if south portage is staked and will cross if it is. One of the other sledders at restaurant said it was. 

Thanks that opens up some great day loops! Looks like Zachary's is open for lunch from 10am-3pm. Any sign of life at the Trading Bay Restaurant this year?

[Pota]

13 hours ago, Steve F6 said:

Thanks that opens up some great day loops! Looks like Zachary's is open for lunch from 10am-3pm. Any sign of life at the Trading Bay Restaurant this year?

All closed up yesterday. Also LOB is not staked from South Portage to Dwight. There’s a well beaten path and fishing huts off to right as u come out of south portage . Penn lake is not staked as well , but again lots of tracks and huts. Also I saw a pizza place ( can’t remember name ) in Dorset, looks kinda new? Thinks it’s only open weekends ?

[stoney]

20 minutes ago, Pota said:

All closed up yesterday. Also LOB is not staked from South Portage to Dwight. There’s a well beaten path and fishing huts off to right as u come out of south portage . Penn lake is not staked as well , but again lots of tracks and huts. Also I saw a pizza place ( can’t remember name ) in Dorset, looks kinda new? Thinks it’s only open weekends ?

Pizza joint closer to highway 35?

Trading Bay hasn’t been open for a while now if I’m not mistaken…to bad since it used to always be packed. 

[Pota]

4 minutes ago, stoney said:

Pizza joint closer to highway 35?

Trading Bay hasn’t been open for a while now if I’m not mistaken…to bad since it used to always be packed. 

 

4 minutes ago, stoney said:

Pizza joint closer to highway 35?

Trading Bay hasn’t been open for a while now if I’m not mistaken…to bad since it used to always be packed. 

Yes on 35 to the left 50 yds as ur coming in from trail, looks like u can go thru parking lot from trail

[stoney]

3 minutes ago, Pota said:

 

Yes on 35 to the left 50 yds as ur coming in from trail, looks like u can go thru parking lot from trail

Okay - opened a few years ago I think, maybe longer, times goes by so fast. 
never been myself, seen it many times and MTH / Kawagama TV used to mention it and other restaurants to show and ask for support of the local businesses. 

 

[Spiderman]

If only the The Hollow would re-open..................

Loved Fiery Grill too- chicken parm there - wowzers!

[zx7rr]

South portage to Dwight is now staked but lots of slush.

 

[Steve F6]

Left port sydney around 9:30 heading to dwight. Up to 54 was mint, LOB to Dwight was bumpy, 101b was good in the good spots and thin and rocky in usual areas, stopped at the ASC shelter, what a mess of cans, up 67 minty to wolf lake loop all minty, 65 south a bit scratchy in spots but good overall. Gas at MTH. I see 64 above kawagama is now open. Woulda done that if i knew. 64 south to 11 all in good shape. 11 down to the always neglected section of B trail. B trail Into happy wanderers to cast iron for dinner was simply awesome. Back to HGR all good, seen the groomer heading toward deerhurst. Was fighting freezing drizzle off and on today. 260kms.

[Pota]

Penn lake now staked…quite the adventure out there!

[Pota]

4 hours ago, Steve F6 said:

Left port sydney around 9:30 heading to dwight. Up to 54 was mint, LOB to Dwight was bumpy, 101b was good in the good spots and thin and rocky in usual areas, stopped at the ASC shelter, what a mess of cans, up 67 minty to wolf lake loop all minty, 65 south a bit scratchy in spots but good overall. Gas at MTH. I see 64 above kawagama is now open. Woulda done that if i knew. 64 south to 11 all in good shape. 11 down to the always neglected section of B trail. B trail Into happy wanderers to cast iron for dinner was simply awesome. Back to HGR all good, seen the groomer heading toward deerhurst. Was fighting freezing drizzle off and on today. 260kms.

Might of passed you on way down on my way to Roseau Power sports. 102b was great, went north from there up D to Sprucedale . Very happy with trail , even logging section. Seguin over to 95 was also very good condition. 95  has a long road section from 102b to 79, didn’t remember that till I got on it… sled getting new carbides tomorrow.. still a good  day. 

[Re:Leaf]

Band of snow over Orillia and Brechin today.