I understand what you mean. I think most of us that volunteer have paid something that was needed for the trails be it gas, zipties or whatever but $1200.00 in one year is far beyond reasonable. The Districts have funds for legitimate expenses but you need to find out how to account for your expenses. I'm thinking there was extra money available for the storm hit areas.

I am just going with the opposite of what the predicted forecast is......about par for the course. Agreed, it is what it is......I do not invest much in the weather forecast, mostly just a discussion point at times.

Warmer does = more snow in some areas as we all know once the lake freezes - snow slows.   Is what it is.

The model for weather changes by the hour. These dufus's don't know anything

137 hands down, you won't be disappointed. You won't even notice the difference in track length. I went from 120 Pro R to 137 850 XC in 2021 & haven't looked back. The biggest question for you now is lug height.  I've got 1.35 on both my XC 137 & my XCR 136, both sleds are quite capable off trail as well as long as you know the throttle is your friend!!