Snow Anyone

[Oggy]

2 hours ago, Nunz said:

Heading to the northern Ontario next week for a 6 day saddlebag tour, hope to see some of you guys up there 

Hopefully it survives with the upcoming weather. We were planning on going to Quebec Thursday for a 4 day but think we might cancel.

[Arctic JC]

Awesome day, 425km, other then A trail thru Kap (along hy.11) trails were fantastic especially northern loops (L125, L159, L165, & L163).  Highlight of the day was seeing two Moose on the L159 just before it meets the L165.  Conditions were spectacular, snowing heavy in Hearst right now.  No premium gas in Smooth Rock, first time getting fuel in Moonbeam, it may be the new fuel stop moving forward for us.  Can’t wait for tomorrow's ride! 

[RAMSOMAIR]

JC & Robbie must be tired tonight!

 

[Arctic JC]

Another great ride today, 440km, beautiful sunny cold day.  Lots of fresh snow this morning, and fantastic conditions throughout the day!  More traffic heading into Cochrane, the Westway is packed tonight.  One more ride in the morning before we head home.  Lots of Moose tracks today but unfortunately none seen.

 

[Arctic JC]

7 minutes ago, RAMSOMAIR said:

JC & Robbie must be tired tonight!

 

Just finishing up dinner, slightly behind schedule tonight.  Robbie’s deep into the cnn right now 😆

[RAMSOMAIR]

Shocked

[skidooboy]

Cochrane and the Sault have pre-emptively called to close trails Thursday night to Sunday night, with the warm up. Trying to preserve the trail for later. How many people do you think are going to stay off the trails, knowing this could be the last weekend of the season in some areas?

 

Ski

[Strong Farmer]

10 hours ago, skidooboy said:

Cochrane and the Sault have pre-emptively called to close trails Thursday night to Sunday night, with the warm up. Trying to preserve the trail for later. How many people do you think are going to stay off the trails, knowing this could be the last weekend of the season in some areas?

 

Ski

It's also March break and some drive from south, so it could be 700 to 900 km's ish. They have rooms booked and time off work, so I don't blame them.  It get rough with no grooming though. 

[whits-end]

Yeah, we're booked into Hearst Monday 17th for a couple nights, then bag to Dube Thurs 20th with a side trip to White River on Friday 21st, return to Hearst Saturday 22nd.  Just not sure whether to pull the plug.........

[Ox]

Looks like maybe just put it off 1 week and should be dooable.

 

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[skidooboy]

The Good and Evil twins were in the Hearst area the last few days, yesterday they were going to Hornepayne for lunch, made it about 10-15 miles south of 11 at Mooseland, the trail was so bad they turned around and went back to enjoy Hearst trails. Hornepayne appears to have groomer issues and has most of their trails listed as yellow or red. They are trying to get things groomed before the warm up but, they have until tomorrow morning to get that done.

 

Like Ox stated, you may want to put it off for a week. One big tip for you, the lakes and rivers are heavy with snow, under the snow and above the ice is several inches of water. Some call it overflow, or slush.... It is bad this year, dont venture too far off of a packed track or trail without staying on the gas. If you slow or stop, sled tunnels can "vacuum" to the snow/slush, and it is a tough job to get them out and going again.  Good luck in whatever you choose. Ski

[Gadgetman]

15 minutes ago, skidooboy said:

The Good and Evil twins were in the Hearst area the last few days, yesterday they were going to Hornepayne for lunch, made it about 10-15 miles south of 11 at Mooseland, the trail was so bad they turned around and went back to enjoy Hearst trails. Hornepayne appears to have groomer issues and has most of their trails listed as yellow or red. They are trying to get things groomed before the warm up but, they have until tomorrow morning to get that done.

 

Like Ox stated, you may want to put it off for a week. One big tip for you, the lakes and rivers are heavy with snow, under the snow and above the ice is several inches of water. Some call it overflow, or slush.... It is bad this year, dont venture too far off of a packed track or trail without staying on the gas. If you slow or stop, sled tunnels can "vacuum" to the snow/slush, and it is a tough job to get them out and going again.  Good luck in whatever you choose. Ski

North part of D108 - I posted a while back had wash-out which we barely got passed last week of Feb, also didn't look like ankle deep  water. If they haven't been able to get back to that spot, I can't see how what was left of the snow bridge could still be there.

[skidooboy]

 I forgot about your trip update. Thank you, for the follow up. I was told they are grooming the d108a north from Hornepayne  to hwy11. Ski

[whits-end]

Thanks for the info guys.  We knew we were a week late but life gets in the way. Maybe still salvage this in a week, we'll see.

[Gadgetman]

49 minutes ago, whits-end said:

Thanks for the info guys.  We knew we were a week late but life gets in the way. Maybe still salvage this in a week, we'll see.

You could give some thought to QC, with that snow depth, should survive the warm weekend better? Hub out of R-Noranda (Quality) (working North and East) or Val-Dor (Forestal - expensive)sive). From your location RN may be the better option.

[whits-end]

Shorter drive, that's true.  Thanks Gadgetman.

[Arctic JC]

In the truck on the way home, great trip to end a really great season.  We were fortunate to have awesome conditions this trip and all season long.  Here’s hoping we have another good one next season!! 

[Ox]

5 hours ago, skidooboy said:

The Good and Evil twins were in the Hearst area the last few days, yesterday they were going to Hornepayne for lunch, made it about 10-15 miles south of 11 at Mooseland, the trail was so bad they turned around and went back to enjoy Hearst trails. Hornepayne appears to have groomer issues and has most of their trails listed as yellow or red. They are trying to get things groomed before the warm up but, they have until tomorrow morning to get that done.

 

Like Ox stated, you may want to put it off for a week. One big tip for you, the lakes and rivers are heavy with snow, under the snow and above the ice is several inches of water. Some call it overflow, or slush.... It is bad this year, dont venture too far off of a packed track or trail without staying on the gas. If you slow or stop, sled tunnels can "vacuum" to the snow/slush, and it is a tough job to get them out and going again.  Good luck in whatever you choose. Ski

 

 

LOTS'a slush on the lakes!

Watchin' out the back door at times looks more like prop-worsh than anything...

 

I wouldn't want to head out on a lake with a 250 Enticer!

 

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[RAMSOMAIR]

How did you convince Robbie to take his truck???? OMG its dirty now and needs a rebuild!

 

[Arctic JC]

2 hours ago, RAMSOMAIR said:

How did you convince Robbie to take his truck???? OMG its dirty now and needs a rebuild!

 

Don’t know how I did it but I’m not complaining, nice to be a passenger some times.  Really the diesel HD does a better job towing than my truck would.  

[Steve F6]

Heading out to freds to cut firewood for next year. The trails are pretty darn good still past pioneer camp👍

[Oggy]

Still some awesome riding up North. Should be a least another 1-2 weeks in and around Cochrane.

[Steve F6]

Best conditions hands down this season for me was Saturday. Rouyn-pressiac-amos-la sarre area. Simply epic! Those 900 turbo R's really shine up there. Kinda want one now lol. 

[RAMSOMAIR]

Timmins/Cochrane areas were fantastic this past weekend!

[Spiderman]

Conditions look amazing.

Hard to believe looking at things down/around here.

 

I'm ready for summer now though!