skidooboy Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 49 minutes ago, Ox said: Yeah, well - it's night, and the Montreal River cams don't work well in the dark, and the Wawa Goose cam has been down for a while now. I wish the goose cam would git fixed. . Ask and ye shall receive. https://511on.ca/ you can find multiple cams all around Ontario. The Soo to Thunder Bay has multiple cams on 17, including all the popular spots. Most work at night too. Ski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 I guess I missed it? I don't see anything there for Algoma? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 39 minutes ago, Ox said: I guess I missed it? I don't see anything there for Algoma? . It is for all of Ontario roads, move the popup screen on the upper left corner to get a full screen view, choose the camera, road construction, and accident icons, and then you need to move the map to where you want to look. Click on the camera icons to see the cam view. There are cams at Heyden, 2 different ones at Goulais River, Batchawana, Pancake, Montreal hill, Red Rock, Wawa corner at 101 by the airport and goose, Hawk junction & 101, Missanabbi & 101, 2 at Chapleau, 519-17 at Dub turn, White River, Hornepayne, and even a few on 129, and Searchmont etc... Come on Grandpaw, get with the technology. There are cams to see how bad the border wait is on both sides: https://www.saultbridge.com/bridge-traffic-camera-north/ https://www.saultbridge.com/bridge-traffic-camera-south/ Plus the Mackinaw cams: https://www.mackinacbridge.org/fares-traffic/bridge-cam/ Mdot has cams for all highways too, you can look at pics all the way up 75 to see how traffic, or road conditions are. https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map?reset=true# just select the camera icon to see cams. Heck they have snow plow tracker too. I can look at almost every inch of pavement between home and Dub, to make a good travel plan. Especially the border cams, we will just go to dinner, shop, or whatever, and let the line die down, if it is really bad. Ski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 Weekend update. Ccccccold for the foreseeable future, our areas need a bit more snow to go. Sorry it isnt a better report. Ski 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 Like I said, Ccccccold! Ski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re:Leaf Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Brrrrr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Colder yet today. check out the feels like temp. Ski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Highway 17 has been closed from Soo to White River almost everyday this week. Inland we didn't get enough to write home about. Club is brushing, packing, signing, and even grooming local stuff, to gauge when and how far to go to connect other communities. I heard they groomed to the Kabi river, where we meet Hornepayne but, haven't confirmed it, and not showing on the itg yet. Wawa has land use permit issues, ice issues on Wawa lake, and snow depth issues, to fully connect their systems, from what I have heard, saw. We have a big system coming from the south, along with 60-80kph winds. The road will close for sure. I will keep an eye on cams and report back, later in das week. Ski 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 Snow is adding up, more yellows and greens showing up around Wawa, Dub, Hornepayne. It is looking like we are almost connected north and south, we just need to connect west and we will be whole. Unfortunately there isnt much help from White River to Dub. We have one bridge that cant be crossed with a groomer, and really only Jeremy and Cynthia at the fishing moose lodge are the only ones working on that trail. They really need some help and support. We may head up to shovel out, and get a ride in, later in the week. Ski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt17 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Saw the Pisten Bully at Fishing Moose when I went by today. Came in from the west. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 I received a text from Jeremy at the fishing moose lodge last night, he was going to take the bully with no drag, to pack from there to the Dubreuilville limits today, and if all went well, he would take the drag the next day. There has been 1 pass on the D trail from White River to FIshing Moose. I saw the itg has the d108a limited from dub to hwy 11 now. There was a sled accident that closed the trail near the old Bambino's truck stop near 631/hwy11 yesterday. I did not hear what happened. Things are starting to open up. Now we need people to ride and frequent the businesses that help make this happen. Good to see you check in @matt17 It's been a minuite since we shared a trail, and some fishing. I hope things are going well in Wawa for you all! Ski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 Now we're cookin with gas. Top trails are open from the Soo, all the way north and west to Marathon and Manitouwadge, and all the way to the Hearst and Northern Corridor. There is a red section or two between Chapleau and Timmins, to fully connect the Big Loop. Keep an eye on the ITG for further updates. Ski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 Beauty of a day out there. Arrived last night, first time since Jan 7th for a shovel. It was a workout to get the house and barn opened up. Lots of snow from the Soo up! Had our propane delivery this morning. We should be good until April 1st or so. Get up here and ride! Ski 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Doesn't appear to be much for off-trail use ? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 We might have had 2 feet around Dub, way more south of Wawa but, It was 40 and raining, when we went through the Soo last night at 7pm. Need to make it through tomorrow, and get more snow, and lower temps to hold on to what is there. Heading back up in just over a week, for the time change week. Ski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 Well things change rapidly. Snow globe conditions the last 2 days. Info from town said, we recieved 10" yesterday another 4-6 expected today. We will be heading back up in a week. Get your rides in, south and central areas are forecast for a big warm up. Ski 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 Reports from town are close to 2 feet, since Thursday. Lots of wind blown areas and drifts. Look at the garage roof, in the first pic. The clubs will have their work cut out for them. Many have downgraded their trail status, until they can assess and groom them again. We will have another big dig out ahead of us, on Thursday when we get there. Ski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Yeah, I seen that Marathon, and even Wawa to a degree were cautioning that the trails can have large drifts and whatnot, and it might be a good idea to let the groomer through first. I just can't help but to ROTFLMAO considering a fella on a snowmachine setting in a motel room b/c it snowed. I'm hoping that they got some a little further south. It looks like we will be in the Wawa area Friday. Hoping that we can stay off the landmines. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 2 hours ago, Ox said: Yeah, I seen that Marathon, and even Wawa to a degree were cautioning that the trails can have large drifts and whatnot, and it might be a good idea to let the groomer through first. I just can't help but to ROTFLMAO considering a fella on a snowmachine setting in a motel room b/c it snowed. I'm hoping that they got some a little further south. It looks like we will be in the Wawa area Friday. Hoping that we can stay off the landmines. . Nipigon to Elliot lake got blasted yesterday, you will be good. the Soo north, even Aubrey Falls north. This last system was an Alberta clipper storm. Have fun. Ski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 Uuuuge storm rolled through yesterday, over a foot, and high winds. Highways all closed in the superior north, east region. Check out the drift height on the garage, and the last pic showing pur hvac intake, exhaust vent height. Need to get up there in the next few days, and dig out again. Ski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Snow was great near Wawa last weekend! . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 Heading up today to shovel out. and wait for the big warm up and rain coming this weekend. Glad you had a good trip. Ski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 Sorry for no updates last week. We arrived on March 10th late. We shoveled out about 2-3 feet, took Tuesday off to unwind and recover from the clean up. Wednesday we rode in great conditions lots of snow, stucks etc... ended with 108 miles for the day. Thursday we opted to go fishing but, it was the first warm day so we knew things were going to go downhill fast. Caught a few walleye for dinner, released the big ones, ended with just over 40 miles. Friday we rode with friends from the states to the Big bear in Hawk Junction, then some trail riding in the light rain. The Magpie was slushy in spots but, not horrible. Ended with just over 100 miles, for the day. Saturday they were calling for rain all day so, we were slow to get going, that was a mistake, it turned out to be a great day to ride. No rain came until about 6pm. We rode in plus 10 or higher temps, I was riding with no coat, no gloves, no balaclava for most of it. We rode the new d108a north trail to the Kabi river crossing where we meet Hornepayne. It started raining hard on the way home about 25 miles from town. We were all soaked upon getting to the house. Just before town on the way back, we saw a bear who took the sun and warm temps from earlier and decided to wake up early. Guessing he went back to sleep after the flash freeze Saturday night. We ended tge day, just over 100 miles again. Sunday was cold and the trails froze solid, no fresh snow so we sat in the house, for the day, watching movies, and eating well. We went home Monday with a forecast foot of snow coming Wednesday... But, that was a bust, and the storm tracked further south and east, we only received a dusting. Just enough to make everything white again, and hide the dirty brown spring thaw snow. Hoping to get back up, and get some more fishing in before April 14th closure. Ski 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 So warm that you was stripped down to your jamies again I see. I had 84* on the overhead in the truck in E Colorado, W Kansas 2 days ago, with sleds on the deck. All while the weather map was showing big snows in UP/Soo areas. But a few days prior (Wed night) we had to take the 2 lanes to git to Colorado, as both 70 and 80 were both closed for bizzard conditions. Apparently 18" and 60mph winds in Nebraska. I don't think we ever saw any active snow at all down on 36, but at least 4 overturned big trucks blown onto their sides. MAN - tha'd be a ride eh? March weather, wha'cha gunna doo? . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re:Leaf Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 More snow on the way Ski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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