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JENSEN

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Is it true, that they stop grooming after the 15th of march? This is one of the best late season conditions i've ever seen. Looks like we might get 2 or 3 weeks more riding, and it would be shame if trails weren't groomed!
 

I've heard that too, and for what it's worth The Klondyke trails (Markdale and surrounding area) groomer hasn't been out since the 12th. One of them parks where I work.... but I have never really asked the operator when they officially stop grooming. Is there really that much snow left in Barrie? I was in Collingwood on Saturday and the trails were worse off than here just south of Chatsworth... but I still went for what i'm sure will be the last ride of the year.
 
Stittsville (the BEAST) will pay you $14/h if you'd like to groom. I think that is a rule of thumb, not true cut off. That said I don't expect to see any groomers out there. Most have just given up.
 
I am not a Canadian, but have done a lot of spring riding in Northern Ontario. In Districts 13, 14, 15, 16 they groom as needed until the trails officially close, which depends on conditions and is different every year.. I know a few that continue after that in certain areas. Have ridden in April a number of times, especially in the Dubre area.

I am guessing that you are farther south, and I don't know about those areas.
 
I took the day off from work yesterday and when we set out we had fresh groomed trails al the way into Douglas, They groomed Sunday night, so i think its based on conditions
 
I was out Sunday, rode to huntsville and back. Trails were mint and lots of snow! I think we could be good for a couple weeks yet. This has been the best year for a while, I put on 2200km this year already, how about you guys how may Km's ?
 
change_up said:
I've heard that too, and for what it's worth The Klondyke trails (Markdale and surrounding area) groomer hasn't been out since the 12th. One of them parks where I work.... but I have never really asked the operator when they officially stop grooming. Is there really that much snow left in Barrie? I was in Collingwood on Saturday and the trails were worse off than here just south of Chatsworth... but I still went for what i'm sure will be the last ride of the year.
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Anything north of Barrie is still good! We got a tonne of snow this year in Muskoka. Lakes make me a little nervous though, I think this has been the worse year for ice conditions for as long as i can remember.
 
On my 2001 ported SRX i have close to 3000kms, I never looked after the weekend could be more. On my 2000 SRX there is close to 1500kms for the year, not all ridden by me. My young lad and freinds put about 750kms and i have done the rest. Lots of money spent on Gas this year
 
clubs will groom until they can no longer.. many will shut down after this weekend, but that will mainly be to the south I suspect.

there is lots of snow and ice. no worries on the lakes up north at all. we have over 2 feet on our lake so you're not going through lol

grip it and rip it!!! this is the best march riding I've ever seen!!!!!!
 
Any of you guys have a radar run on lake simcoe\Big bay point around hooters bar 2 weeks ago.I saw 3 srxs with yellow skid pans and skis.Just wanted to say hello if you hang out here.
 
went out today and trail from sharbot lake to calabogie was fresh groomed last night. awesome riding still have a 2 foot hard as a rock base on most trails. have 3500 kms on so far this season and looks like trails will still be decent next weekend so should be putting on close to another 500 kms. best season in years!!!!
 
here in quebec certain clubs will be open till the 15ht of april..especially the ones that dont cross any rivvers or lakes..come ride quebec
 
Trails are still being groomed from new Liskeard north and they are amazing. Unless it rains there will be awesome trails for three more weeks. And the best part is...no one is on them!

Enjoy!
 
SNOWRULES said:
went out today and trail from sharbot lake to calabogie was fresh groomed last night. awesome riding still have a 2 foot hard as a rock base on most trails. have 3500 kms on so far this season and looks like trails will still be decent next weekend so should be putting on close to another 500 kms. best season in years!!!!
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So should i work on the wifey and head up this weekend? What is the lake like? Anywhere to do some water skipping, just the HW38 bridge I guess?
 
BenderSRX said:
Yammer and Snowrules let me know i want to come out with you boys
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I think we'll be up in Sharbot Lake this weekend, so I’m not sure how feasible that is for you. My leash is pretty short this year with the little guy only being 3 months old, but I’ll see what I can swing. If my parents heading up to their place that helps a lot as my wife can pass him off. Guess I could also invite my mother-in-law up to maximize my seat time, lol. Let see what SNOW says about the conditions first.

Hey SNOW, get out of bed already, lol.
 
snowing here as i type. getting the itch to go for a spin ,just might wait till tomorrow as their calling for heavy snow later today,maybe they will groom the trails once or twice more.
 
Well... the groomer WAS out on the rail bed yesterday! I was almost ready to go for a spin when I suddenly had a bit of a nap and then it was time to go to work today lol. On the plus side... we've got about 6" here since about 10 am and i'm stuck here at home being it's too dangerous to put any steel up... too windy and slippery up top. maybe i'll go for a spin today??
 
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