I was thinking same thing.  But liability if grooming our own trails today in non existent, lol. 

Getting spoiled cost money. I think I remember an old track skidder dragging bed springs while we road sleds with bogie wheel suspension. 

Now imagine the same numbers sold at full pop.   The people left are enthusiasts who would pay the full price if push came to shove. We are talking a tank or 2 of fuel savings.   early bird puts money in some hands now, but ultimately takes more off the snow.

What makes you think QC and NB are in better shape ?  If you only rode in Districts 11,12,13,14,15 and 17 you'd likely think all was well in Ontario too lol   Spend a few winters riding the south shore of QC and talk to the clubs there, same for south of Fredericton NB lol       

On the surface ON appears to be in a lot worse shape vs QC and NB though.  But IMO that has a lot to do with ON mentality vs mentality of QC and NB…along with a bunch of other factors. But I was referring to the storm of what has gone on around us the last few years and its impact.