February's nearly over

We went out for a ride today to the east and the north. The trails were excellent. The snow is still a little low but it is not really a problem except in the roughest areas.

While we were stopped at an intersection (wearing our trail patrol vests) two kids coming along the trail took off across a field. We wondered if it was us that caused this and then we saw the cruiser. I guess they blew the previous stop sign and didn't appear to have permits. He got the registration numbers of one of the sleds so there will be a trespassing charge and a no permit charge - I hope his granny that owns the sled gives him a good talking to.

On the river we came across a lonely muskrat. It seemed to be sleeping in the middle of the river so we shooed it off into the bush so it wouldn't get run over.

We also worked on upgrading signage because of some problems found in a trail audit. The goal is to keep the trails consistent across the province so that when people crash into stuff they have a hard time suing us.

Poker Run update

We had a great day for the Poker Run on Saturday.  It was a little cool in the morning but warmed up nicely during the day.  135 hands were dealt.  The winners were 3rd - Bob Kerr, 2nd - Ray Snarr and 1st was Ron Caruso.  Thanks to everybody for helping out.

The trails were excellent.  The new brusher really makes a difference and you can't believe the difference it makes to be brushed.  Latchford to Cobalt is still a little rough but is a lot better now. 

I tried the reroute on the A107Q and it is quite good - needs snow because it was created last week.  Really neat where it comes out onto Lake Temiskaming.  There are 2 large ash trees curved over the trail like a giant archway.

There are no excuses so get out and ride.

All trails open

We met at lunch today and decided to declare all trails open.  The trail through Haileybury needs grooming but it is well packed right now.

All of the lake trails have been staked. 

Some brushing is still needed on the Belle Vallee trail.  Richard is planning on getting it done by the weekend.

The Poker Run is this weekend.  It is always a fun ride and a good chance for people to visit about snowmobiling. I'll be out on the trails riding along.

Get out and ride.  This is it.  Winter is here and it won't last forever.