A few weeks ago, sawman and I got the bright idea to have one last ride ...... last week end in March. We originally booked New Liskeard, planning to ride North. The snow moved further north. We then booked Kirkland Lake to ride north. The snow moved further north.

"Screw it ..... we're driving to Cochrane" was our last communication to each other on Wednesday March 24th. The forecast was for warming temps and rain but we crossed our fingers and drove up on Thursday, knowing that weather forecasters don't know sh**.

Well, it rained a little Thursday nite, a little more Friday a.m. but then ...... like a sign from God (or Corey) the temps dropped and it actually started to snow!! (just a little) There was lots of base so off we went to Smooth Rock. We passed (and were passed) by other groups doing the same thing which was truly fortunate cuz Tempest ... (better half of sawman) decided to check the snow depth. Not with a stick, or by walking in, but by doing this ............


Tempest ..... "I figger the snow is THIS DEEP!!"

The next day (Saturday) we headed to Fraserdale and the Canyon. It's a fair distance (94 miles) so we stopped along the way for a snack. It was about 4 celcius by this time, the trail loosened up and it was an absolutely gorgeous ride!!

Here's a shot of sawman checking his weenie ...... actually, Tempest had packed some red hots and cheese, get your minds out of the gutter!!

This is a shot of the trail to the north, and one of the groups that had just passed us.

A while later, we were passed by some strange man in what could only be described as a "very bright ski doo over coat" That could only be CRAZY B we all thought, and as we came around the next bend .... sure enough........ there he was, buried to the belly pan.

Yes, there was still lots of snow.

A little futher up the trail, we ran into Fraz and his group ........ we all stopped and had a nice chat. It was a beautifull day for a SW re union.

Other than a few minor incidents ..... we made it to the canyon relatively unscathed. While there, we (and a few others) went back into the canyon with the Snowtrax entourage and took a few shots. Here's SW's own dahmer (Jeff) from the world famous JR's in Cochrane, climbing one of the countless hills.

Here are some of the on lookers, and some SnowTrax folks, checking out the action. It was a hollow between to very steep hills, sometimes there was too much going on to take it all in. Ask Crazy B about that ......

Nice pics dude. :thumbsup:

mikeD...love the pics...specially the sport on its side.

Nice pics Mike!!

I was hoping for one more pilgramage north this year myself, but I fear that it's all but over....

Oh well, there's always next year. :sleeping:

Mike, I believe I have a picture of you "checking the snow depth" also. I just have to work on figuring out how to post it!
I believe the only one of us who did not have an "incident" as Mrs. D calls them was Shelley. I have a picture of Sawman's poo getting loaded beside the $65,000 Tcat, but I wasn't fast enough with my camera for Mrs. D's incident.

Nice pics!!! What days did you ride?? We were going to drive up to New Leaskard on fri/26th, but desided against it because of the looks of the weather

Looks like you had a great time. Looking forward to making it up next year
Thanks for the great picts and the great prizes mike

Originally posted by BellevilleMXZ@Mar 29 2004, 09:32 PM
Nice pics!!! What days did you ride?? We were going to drive up to New Leaskard on fri/26th, but desided against it because of the looks of the weather
We rode the 26th&27th my sled went kput at the Canyon so we came home on the 28th.But that day at the Canyon was a perfect last ride and none of us thought we could top it so we packed up and headed south. J.W. I know your lurking. :undercover:

Mike, did you see any wildlife up there? On the way up we saw what was left of a moose after the wolves had gotten it. Heading home I saw a lynx on the trail. It didn't stick around long enough for a pic.

nice pics mike.

glad to see everyone had fun .. if i head south this summer i'll call you guys. i usually make about one trip to the big T.O.

man, looks like you guys had a great last ride,,,,, some very nice pics,,,

Originally posted by revrnd@Mar 29 2004, 11:52 PM
Mike, did you see any wildlife up there?
Actually ... there was more "wildlife" in the bar after the ride ........ what a panic. As for reeal animals on the trail I saw a squirrel :dazed: and either a marten, mink or whatever .... not quite sure. Didn't see the moose remains :ohmy:

Originally posted by Tempest@Mar 29 2004, 09:30 PM
Mike, I believe I have a picture of you "checking the snow depth" also.
uuummmm, errrr ...... I don't remember that .... :sarcasm:

Originally posted by MikeD@Mar 30 2004, 09:09 AM
Actually ... there was more "wildlife" in the bar after the ride ........ what a panic. As for reeal animals on the trail I saw a squirrel :dazed: and either a marten, mink or whatever .... not quite sure. Didn't see the moose remains :ohmy:
There wasn't much left,just a lot of bone fragments.

:D Great pics guys. We passed a group on the way to Kap somewhere near SRF .
Now that I see your pics it was probably you guys. To bad we didnt meet up. We sledded all week. Boy it was great.

Mike D, this is to refresh your memory :devil:

Originally posted by Tempest@Mar 30 2004, 03:22 PM
Mike D, this is to refresh your memory :devil:
are you sure that's me??? the guy in that pic looks too slim, attractive and muscular to be me ........ :rolleyes:

Another picture for the "wall of shame" - this one is Crazy B

:D :D :D :D :D What a blast :D :D :D :D :D
Really great to see you all again, was a big suprise to meet up with everyone
lots of good laughs and great spring riding, what a way to end a season
got some pics coming will post soon as I recieve them. Got one of the crash
:crazy:

Originally posted by dahmer@Mar 30 2004, 12:46 AM
if i head south this summer i'll call you guys. i usually make about one trip to the big T.O.
There will be hell to pay if you don't call us while you're down here ........ I've got plenty of room so if you need accomodations, lemme know!!

more pics

another

For the cat people.

On the trail

MikeD including me in his activities.

Originally posted by sawman@Mar 31 2004, 11:00 AM
MikeD including me in his activities.
oops ..... :blush:

Nice pic's everyone .
It looks like a wonderfull way to end a season and some memories that will last you all summer.

Originally posted by sawman@Mar 31 2004, 10:00 AM
MikeD including me in his activities.
TIME TA LONG TRACK THAT BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hallo1:

Originally posted by BellevilleMXZ@Mar 31 2004, 12:08 PM
TIME TA LONG TRACK THAT BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hallo1:
It's still in the future plans ......... I need a bigger trailer first, if I put a 136 on my Rev, it won't fit in my toy carrier. Don't you worry, it'll happen :wink:

nice pics but we still need to see crazy b in the tree, and my own little tumble of the little bunny hop i took...haha

wern't we singing the CrazyB song to AC/DC? :lol:

Originally posted by sawman@Mar 31 2004, 12:38 PM
wern't we singing the CrazyB song to AC/DC? :lol:
back in black ......... and blue!! :D

With the number of cameras on the trail that day It was hard to deny anything.LOL
I got caught too. Who out there has a pic of someone stuck on that ride?
Fraz
http://www.dootalk.net/gallery/albums/album140/Fraz_stuck.sized.jpeg

Originally posted by BellevilleMXZ@Mar 31 2004, 11:08 AM
TIME TA LONG TRACK THAT BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hallo1:
I'm not sure if long tracking the sled is the answer. It might inspire a false sense of ability. I seem to recall digging out a long track sled a few times in the north country this season. Yes, I do have pictures!!! LOL w00t

Originally posted by MikeD@Mar 31 2004, 10:54 AM
oops ..... :blush:
Mike I didn`t realize you where a powder hound
Maybe it`s time to think about joining Team Renegade :D

Originally posted by dahmer@Mar 31 2004, 11:25 AM
nice pics but we still need to see crazy b in the tree, and my own little tumble of the little bunny hop i took...haha
Nigel has bunch of pics I`m trying to get from him

Originally posted by Crazy B@Mar 31 2004, 09:03 PM
Mike I didn`t realize you where a powder hound
Maybe it`s time to think about joining Team Renegade :D
B, you should have seen him playing in a bowl just south of Whitney on DP's sled on our way to Lake St. Peter. Sue Ann was worried that her kitchen project just went out the window.

Originally posted by sawman@Mar 31 2004, 11:38 AM
wern't we singing the CrazyB song to AC/DC? :lol:
You guys are too funny w00t

hey miked
happy birthday. if i would have known last weekend we all could of got a little bit drunker at the lodge..lol..

crazyb
i can't wait to see the pics of the wipe outs. i fixed up my sled in about an hour and a half just a little cosemetics. hope yours is ok..
see ya Jeff

Originally posted by FlyingDutchman@Mar 31 2004, 08:45 PM
I'm not sure if long tracking the sled is the answer. It might inspire a false sense of ability. I seem to recall digging out a long track sled a few times in the north country this season. Yes, I do have pictures!!! LOL w00t
Yeah but can ya ever get stuck then!!!!!!!!!!!! :hallo1:

Originally posted by dahmer@Mar 31 2004, 10:29 PM
hey miked
happy birthday. if i would have known last weekend we all could of got a little bit drunker at the lodge..lol..


... oh gawd ..... would that have been possible?

Originally posted by revrnd@Mar 31 2004, 10:09 PM
B, you should have seen him playing in a bowl just south of Whitney on DP's sled on our way to Lake St. Peter. Sue Ann was worried that her kitchen project just went out the window.
The good news is the kitchen plan is now officially gone!! The plan now is to pick up a longer covered trailer, long track the '03 Rev, and when the time comes for another sled (2yrs?) Sue-Anne will take the stretched Rev and I'll order a 'gade .... I really LOVE my wife. :inlove:

Then comes the long arduous process of trying out for Team Renegade .... I hear the initiation ritual is hell! :D

All right I want a shoot at "Team Renegade" next year. Were and when?
Maybe we should plan to ride to Fraserdale next March via the Island Falls trail from Smooth Rock then break trail along the power line to the gas in Fraserdale. That or just an off trail ride around Cochrane for a day.
Fraz

Originally posted by dahmer@Mar 31 2004, 09:29 PM


crazyb
i can't wait to see the pics of the wipe outs. i fixed up my sled in about an hour and a half just a little cosemetics. hope yours is ok..
see ya Jeff
So far $15 bucks in parts, but I haven`t fixed the cracked hood yet
The next day in smooth rock my recoil rope come off the handle :ohmy:
Nice riding with ya Jeff your an animal, look forward to next time
I`ll get Permafrost to send you a Team Renegade sticker for your sled

crazyb

i'll be waiting for my sticker. call me about your cab. i might be able to fix you up.

Just thought I'd bring this topic back to life. It might sway some of the fencesitters about heading up for the SW ride.

Thanks Kris ........ a perfect way to start my day. I'm sitting at my desk with a huge smile on my face. :D AND ..... now I have a long track (as predicted)

Michael

Originally posted by MikeD@Dec 22 2004, 09:06 AM
AND ..... now I have a long track (as predicted)
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And Sue-Ann has the same old kitchen :D