I went for a blast down the trans-canada yesterday, what a hoot. Must have see 30 other sleds. Even got stopped by a trail warden checking for permits, WTF?!>! Dropped off the side a couple times to play in the deep, deep powder and the snow was coming over the hood the whole time. I can honestly say that's the first time I've been able to do true boon-docking in the Ottawa area. I'm glad I've done a lot of ditch banging and off trail riding because I'd have been stuck 100 times for sure. Almost got stuck bad once coming up to a snow bank from a field full of fresh powder. Just as I was approaching the bank one skis hit something (lightly) below the surface and threw me off balance. Once my weight transferred the machine started turning back in to the field (not good, no room). Threw both feet over to the opposite side and hit the smile button, but it was too late I was loosing momentum fast. Just before she stopped completely I bailed off the side and gave her one last squirt. Machine floated right back to the top just like it’s supposed too. At that point the skis were right at the top of the bank, so I just grabbed the rear bumper (which was at chest height) and gave it a quick lift. Machine slid down the bank right to the road. Glad I didn’t have to dig that out, because I would have been there for a while.
Bring on the groomers!!!
