The TOTALLYAMAHA SNOWTRAIN TRIP(Canceled)

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Please read below and give me your thought!! This sounds like a great deal and something fun and new to try.

The TOTALLYAMAHA SNOWTRAIN

March 7th-12th 2009

This is an invitation for all you “Yammie” fans to join Decker Tours for an “invasion” of Ontario, the home of another brand of snowmobile.

The Ontario Snow Train snowmobile adventure has been around since the nineteen seventies. In those days the most audacious snowmobiliers took the great “snow train challenge”. A train ride from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to Hearst; the very end of the line. Then these intrepid pioneers rode around Hearst for five days, on their bogey wheeled machines.

Today it’s a REAL RIDE through the most scenic and varied terrain of central Ontario.

Done in the tradition of all Decker Tours, this trip stays at first rate lodging establishments and offer meals of variety and quality.

The ride begins in Sault Ste. Marie with our first night (Sat. March 7th) enjoying the splendid Water Tower Inn. Sunday we set out on our “tried and true” route with overnight stops at Bruce Mines, Chapleau, Timmons and arriving in Hearst on Wednesday the 11th. The return trip will have you and your trusty sled on the rails of Algoma Central Railroad watching through the coach window, the panoramic views of the Ontario landscape that you rode through for four days.

This tour is strictly limited to thirty riders. Don’t wait too long and miss this first time ever TOTALLYAMAHA Canadian Expedition.

INCLUDED: all lodging, all breakfasts, all dinners, tax and tips on included meals, fully guided, and service of support vehicle.

NOT INCLUDED: Lunches, Ontario trail permits, and any items not specifically included.

PRICE: $1,287.00 per person (double occupancy); single occupancy add $300.00

AVERAGE DAILY MILEAGE: 100 – 200 miles

IMPORTANT NOTE: Remember you’ll need a passport to enter and leave Canada.

RENTALS: $850.00, Yamahas of course. For your friends who want to go and don’t have a sled. (gas not included).

TOTALLY YAMAHA SNOWTRAIN

Saturday March 7th thru Thursday March 12th

Saturday March 7th – Sault Ste. Marie

Sunday March 8th – Bruce Mines

Monday March 9th – Chapleau

Tuesday March 10th – Timmons

Wednesday March 11th – Hearst

Thursday March 12th – Train ride back to the Soo.
 

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Whats the dui fee to get into Canada. I heard 250 bucks. How far back do they look. Maxdlx
 
maxdlx said:
Whats the dui fee to get into Canada. I heard 250 bucks. How far back do they look. Maxdlx
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The last time I tried to get into Canada was 10 years ago. They ran my DL and discovered that I had gotten a driving on a suspened license a couple years prior. They turned me away at the border and said that I would need written permission from the Canadian consloate to ever enter their country. I guess a suspended license violation is a Canadian felony. Good luck with a DUI.....you may be required to have an armed escort and wear wrist and ankle shackles!
 
Thats to bad it was 15 years ago, and a defered judgement to boot. I just hate to get all the way to the border with my buddies to get turned around, and ruin there trip or mine. Maxdlx
 
Here's some reading for all you US fellons. ;)! Have a quick look even if you don't think it affects you as it just might.



http://www.necromantic.net/deadparrot/border01.html

The paragraph of interest is:
Alot of readers have been asking details about this form; where to obtain it, how much the fee really is, what convictions it will pardon. This information has been difficult to come by. Of course, I've put up this webpage as a one-stop source of information about passing through Canada Customs and back through US Customs, but there is, inevitably, some information that I may not have here. Regarding getting into Canada after being convicted of a crime, contact Canada Immigration or your nearest Canadian Consulate. The United States State Dept website does state that "Section 19 of Canada's Immigration Act prohibits the admission of people who pose a threat to public health, safety, order, and national security. Prior to attempting a border crossing, American citizens who have had a criminal conviction in the past must contact the nearest Canadian embassy or consulate well in advance to determine their admissibility as visitors into Canada. If found inadmissible, an immigration officer will advise whether a waiver (Minister's Permit) is possible."
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http://www.liddles.com/374.html

Note:
Our Canadian Immigration and Visitor regulations restrict persons with convictions that would be considered criminal charges in Canada to enter Canada. If you have had a DUI (driving under the influence) charge against you, any time in the near or far past, and if it shows up on your records in the US (which can be accessed by our Customs & Immigration officers through co-operative agreements between the US and Canada) then you may be denied entry to Canada. Random checks are common.

A one-time application can be made at the Canadian border for approximately $200 Cdn., taking up to 4 hours to complete, or a permanent application for visitor entry can be made through the Canadian Embassies in the US for a lesser amount ($35 Cdn.); however, this process can take up to 16 months. Some visitors with such convictions have been successful by pre-arranging their border crossing application and carrying letters from their home police force, clergy, etc. indicating their compliance with the rules over the past few years (at least 5 years). We suggest you communicate with a Canadian Immigration office prior to your planned trip if you have such a past charge.
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This should help as well, right from the horse's mouth, as it were"
http://geo.international.gc.ca/can-am/seattle/visas/inadmissible-en.asp
 
MrSled said:
I will look into the cost of the Ontario trail permits.
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Season long is $180 before Dec 1, $230 after.
There is/was a 5 day available for $120 I think but you'll have to look into that, not sure if they cancelled the 5 day permit sales. The train dudes should know.
 
So if it was erased off of my record because I completed the years probation with no violations they won't see it? Maxdlx
 
they dont erase anything for interpol. it will still be there paul. i have seen guys with 25 year old dui's (pre computer info storage) get found out. best thing, if you have a dui or suspended ops or any other more than misdomeaner traffic violations, DONT EVEN TRY IT, for s group trip like this. IF they check, and IF they find out, you are turned away and permenantly black flagged to be checked each and everytime you attempt to cross. and IF you came with someone else, they have to go back to the usa and drop you off at the soo (no greyhound terminal, it is 50 miles away at st ignace). so you could possibly ruin their trip too.

we had this happen a few years ago, half the group stayed with the convict and we rode the UP for the week because we had the time off already. the other half of the group went on with the trip saying they wernt letting someones past interfere with their trip planned for a year. nice friends huh? needless to say we dont ride with the guys that left a friend stranded for selfish reasons any longer.

the tour will be a great expirience for most. they have the itinerary all worked out, know the stops and fuel ranges lodging sights to see ect.. once you get to hearst you ride the train back to the soo (approx 8-10 hours) stopping at small towns, and sometimes in the middle of no where for pick up and drop off of locals going to remote train, flying access only camps.

it is very scenic and if you are into trains it will be fun. make sure to pack a snack and drink for the train ride. the bad part about the train ride is, it's 8-10 hour through some great riding areas with you watching 3-5 feet of snow go by your window that you could be riding on and extending your mileage. LOL but it is at the end of your trip when you are probably tired and ready to be home anyway.

this is a great trip and you will see alot you wouldnt normally see riding in the upper midwest. meaning deep white pristine wilderness groomed trails, canadian shield rock bluffs, lakes, rivers and waterfalls everywhere, possible moose, deer, fox, wolf, and lynx sightings. this will be a trip of a life time for some.

enjoy, as this is one of the areas we frequent throughout or sledding seasons every year. ski
 
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So if it was erased off of my record because I completed the years probation with no violations they won't see it? Maxdlx
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No idea, you'll have to talk with someone. I think the last link was probably the most official. Just rounded up some info for you guys. I did read on one of those sites that the process can take some time, so you may want to look into it now. We have a guy in our group that isn't welcome in the US due to an old(70's ?) personnal pot possesion charge. He's looked into the pardon stuff from the US but the time and cost for him is too great and there's still a chance they won't let him in (US customs). Don't know if it's any different for guys going the opposite direction.
 
tom, get with me, the saturday in the soo start to bruce mines, is not a very big day, there are lots of places to go explore on and off trail. i can put you in the right direction for fun stuff. also for those that may not want to ride the train back, you can ride from hearst to wawa in one day, and wawa to the soo for the last day giving you a saturday to saturday run. and those trails are absolutley fabulous.

more food for thought the northern minnesota, and manitoba ty'ers might want to drive to hearst and run the route backwards and meet the group at a town or two along the way. the worst part about the guys comming from the west for this ride is, driving accross the u.p. snow belts and not having the urge to stop along the way. be pacient, it will be worth the trip once you get to the canadian soo you will understand. they get a ton more snow than the u.s side due to being on the east side of lake superior.

if anyone has questions i will help if i can. we have been riding up there over 10 years now. ski
 
MrSled said:
Mike you have to go ;)!
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Only if I can share a room with you Tommy!!! :rofl: :rofl:


I will try to make it happen, I have been wanting to take the snow train for years. Now I have a perfect excuse!
 
count us in! i hope beer is cheap up there otherwise this could be an expensive trip! lol.....2600 for the trip and another 2600 in fuel and beer costs! lol..... worth every penny! see you guys in august!
 
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