Thanks. Does the Esso station still run one of those hot dog rolling heaters? 😁 Yup, our group does the day trip ride to HP for lunch. Heads up that the Compian hotel has made us "box lunches" in the past, if the temp isn't too cold to have a trailside lunch. Just saw a post from the HP club, working on food. Also saw this from the hotel in HP. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DHPsjVBeZ/  

My exact experienced as well Sksman.   Received my vest and was pleasantly surprised at how light it is.  Fit great under my suit and have had it out for a couple rides.  I feel safer already!  Glad I waited for this ultralight version, shouldn’t be too warm on the mild days and in summer for other power sports.  Personally choice, but comfort isn’t compromised.

Can anyone shed light whether the D/F trail north out of Elliot Lake will get resolved this year. I gather its a landowner that pulled permission.   Trying to get to Dunlop Lake Lodge from Town. Even the trail down Pipeline Road doesnt exist now which would reduce the distance to Hwy 108 - where you could run the shoulder a bit to connect to the  F.   How are the locals getting up there aside from going the long way around on the EL1?   Any insight would be helpful. Cant imagine Trish and Randy are happy. MS  

Now we went to an orange Blizzard warning for tomorrow    But only 5 cm of snow.

Calling for a cold azz week and 40-50cm around here. It wont be good packing weather but water should freeze up good.