Sure does. An effective effort to sell early seasonals in lieu of. On another front the new bridge is in at Riviere Madeline and the trail from Murdochville to La Cache is back in service so Gaspe is in good shape again.

My Mach is heavy to steer. From all the reading I have done, it is a common issue with them. That said, with Bergstrom triple points it goes where you ask. My reading indicates that like you stated semi aggresive sno trackers are the top voted cure for the heavy steering. The heavy steering is the only negative about the sled and by the end of last winter I hardly noticed it any more, otherwise I have never ridden as comfortable sled before. I am currently getting the smart shocks serviced since it seems that if they aren't serviced every 2-3 seasons they may require very expensive replacement.

Have you done anything to try and fix it?  I hear this a lot about the Mach’s.  It shouldn’t be.  You have all of the components to make a great ride.  Maybe try loosening the front springs off, put a set of snow trackers on it and maybe adjust the limiter strap setting.  Also get the rear sag set for your weight.   What about it is it that you hate?  Heavy steering?  Rough ride?  Inside ski lift?   Does seem like ski doo missed the mark on factory settings on this model.

Maybe it’s just me, but seems like the 7 day has increased a lot in Quebec vs the others.  Season pass is nice.  Can go when and where you want be it a day or a week.   One more winter with Quebec passes here.  When the young lad turns 12 I’ll have 4 years to focus on Northern Ontario.  Might skip the Quebec passes until he’s 16.  It’s nice to have options.  Still lots of trail to explore that I haven’t seen before.

Haven't heard anything official but a District Board member told me permit sales were about 80,000.