Full Version: When does the Timmins area get ride able snow?
What's the earliest you can ride in the Timmins area? I was hoping to plan a trip in December this year to somewhere in that area. Thanks.
They more than likely willl have snow in December but don't think the trails would be good enough to plan a trip on. I always like to shoot for atleast the start of January at the earliest to plan trips.
I was hoping to burn up the last of my vacation in December so I guess I'll just play it by ear. Thanks.
Head for yellowknife in Nov.
QUOTE (A7M266D @ Sep 23 2009, 08:40 AM) 
Head for yellowknife in Nov.
How far is that from Michigan?
Haliburton Forest is usually rideable in December....
http://www.haliburtonforest.com/trailcontest.shtml
http://www.haliburtonforest.com/trailcontest.shtml
there is snow in timmins right now... geez! jk...
couple months but haliburton forest is the place to be
couple months but haliburton forest is the place to be
QUOTE (Nitrousman @ Sep 23 2009, 12:39 PM)
How far is that from Michigan?
That's where they filmed the 1st seaon of Ice Road Truckers.
too far to drive thats forsure!
QUOTE (7073 @ Sep 23 2009, 03:49 PM)
Haliburton Forest is usually rideable in December....
http://www.haliburtonforest.com/trailcontest.shtml
http://www.haliburtonforest.com/trailcontest.shtml
Seriously? They have better snow than the Timmins area in December? That's not even that far of a drive from Michigan.
Went on a trip to haliburton forest last year on November 29th ! trails were fabulous, but they make their snow too.
QUOTE (03REVSIX @ Sep 24 2009, 11:42 PM)
Went on a trip to haliburton forest last year on November 29th ! trails were fabulous, but they make their snow too.
no they don't lol that rumour has been going around for years... I have a place 5mins from the base camp. he has an old snow maker from the local ski hill, but it hasn't been used for years, he only ever blew the parking lot though lol
QUOTE (Nitrousman @ Sep 24 2009, 06:03 PM)
Seriously? They have better snow than the Timmins area in December? That's not even that far of a drive from Michigan.
come up & I'll show you around the area! The District 6 Ontario trails intersect the Wildlife, but they generally need more snow and cold to be ridable. They're also worth checking out, actually I dont ride the wildlife other than early season, it gets boring fast, but I've been riding there for 20 years.due to our elevation and eastern proximity to the great lakes (1400'-1600' ASL) we often get more snow than areas north, south, east and west. or rather we get snow & they get rain. There can be a 5 deg difference in temp only 20miles south of us quite often. This area is known as the Algonquin dome
you are generally good to go at the wildlife for a ride after the first week of December. only 1 year in the last 5 have I not had a great ride there before Dec 15th. 2 years ago we were able to put some serious miles on those trails and the TOP Ontario trails in the area - by Dec 10th we had 3' of snow.
they need 2 good dumps of 8"-10". the first one they let the sleds pack it down and spit up the rocks, the second one they'll groom it
I'll be there at some piont early dec to test/tune
QUOTE (canadoo @ Sep 25 2009, 11:18 AM)
no they don't lol that rumour has been going around for years... I have a place 5mins from the base camp. he has an old snow maker from the local ski hill, but it hasn't been used for years, he only ever blew the parking lot though lol
come up & I'll show you around the area! The District 6 Ontario trails intersect the Wildlife, but they generally need more snow and cold to be ridable. They're also worth checking out, actually I dont ride the wildlife other than early season, it gets boring fast, but I've been riding there for 20 years.
due to our elevation and eastern proximity to the great lakes (1400'-1600' ASL) we often get more snow than areas north, south, east and west. or rather we get snow & they get rain. There can be a 5 deg difference in temp only 20miles south of us quite often. This area is known as the Algonquin dome
you are generally good to go at the wildlife for a ride after the first week of December. only 1 year in the last 5 have I not had a great ride there before Dec 15th. 2 years ago we were able to put some serious miles on those trails and the TOP Ontario trails in the area - by Dec 10th we had 3' of snow.
they need 2 good dumps of 8"-10". the first one they let the sleds pack it down and spit up the rocks, the second one they'll groom it
I'll be there at some piont early dec to test/tune
come up & I'll show you around the area! The District 6 Ontario trails intersect the Wildlife, but they generally need more snow and cold to be ridable. They're also worth checking out, actually I dont ride the wildlife other than early season, it gets boring fast, but I've been riding there for 20 years.
due to our elevation and eastern proximity to the great lakes (1400'-1600' ASL) we often get more snow than areas north, south, east and west. or rather we get snow & they get rain. There can be a 5 deg difference in temp only 20miles south of us quite often. This area is known as the Algonquin dome
you are generally good to go at the wildlife for a ride after the first week of December. only 1 year in the last 5 have I not had a great ride there before Dec 15th. 2 years ago we were able to put some serious miles on those trails and the TOP Ontario trails in the area - by Dec 10th we had 3' of snow.
they need 2 good dumps of 8"-10". the first one they let the sleds pack it down and spit up the rocks, the second one they'll groom it
I'll be there at some piont early dec to test/tune
I use to live on Little Hawk Lake
Lots of guys go there for Dec' riding, but I've never felt the urge even though I'm about an hour away. Too many weekend warriors in my mind.
QUOTE (Nitrousman @ Sep 22 2009, 05:58 PM)
What's the earliest you can ride in the Timmins area? I was hoping to plan a trip in December this year to somewhere in that area. Thanks.
keep going,Cochrane 's not that much further
good restaurent in cochrane... beside the kfc... dont recall the name but the food was good... just leave before the train gets there... 
Azilda,cool i have friends there,love the area.
really... i thought i was the only one that lived here! I just moved here, nice little town skidoo trail is about 500ft from my house.. not to sure about the trails here never ridden them... but there is alot of sleds I seen one guy playing around his field the other day with one
I just moved here, nice little town skidoo trail is about 500ft from my house.. not to sure about the trails here never ridden them... but there is alot of sleds I seen one guy playing around his field the other day with one
QUOTE (Lincoln81 @ Oct 2 2009, 10:33 AM)
really... i thought i was the only one that lived here! I just moved here, nice little town skidoo trail is about 500ft from my house.. not to sure about the trails here never ridden them... but there is alot of sleds I seen one guy playing around his field the other day with one
I just moved here, nice little town skidoo trail is about 500ft from my house.. not to sure about the trails here never ridden them... but there is alot of sleds I seen one guy playing around his field the other day with oneya small world,rode in your area for a few days last winter,great trails,would love to live there in the winter ! Maybe we 'll talk soon. Let it snow !
QUOTE (canadoo @ Sep 25 2009, 11:18 AM)
no they don't lol that rumour has been going around for years... I have a place 5mins from the base camp. he has an old snow maker from the local ski hill, but it hasn't been used for years, he only ever blew the parking lot though lol
come up & I'll show you around the area! The District 6 Ontario trails intersect the Wildlife, but they generally need more snow and cold to be ridable. They're also worth checking out, actually I dont ride the wildlife other than early season, it gets boring fast, but I've been riding there for 20 years.
due to our elevation and eastern proximity to the great lakes (1400'-1600' ASL) we often get more snow than areas north, south, east and west. or rather we get snow & they get rain. There can be a 5 deg difference in temp only 20miles south of us quite often. This area is known as the Algonquin dome
you are generally good to go at the wildlife for a ride after the first week of December. only 1 year in the last 5 have I not had a great ride there before Dec 15th. 2 years ago we were able to put some serious miles on those trails and the TOP Ontario trails in the area - by Dec 10th we had 3' of snow.
they need 2 good dumps of 8"-10". the first one they let the sleds pack it down and spit up the rocks, the second one they'll groom it
I'll be there at some piont early dec to test/tune
come up & I'll show you around the area! The District 6 Ontario trails intersect the Wildlife, but they generally need more snow and cold to be ridable. They're also worth checking out, actually I dont ride the wildlife other than early season, it gets boring fast, but I've been riding there for 20 years.
due to our elevation and eastern proximity to the great lakes (1400'-1600' ASL) we often get more snow than areas north, south, east and west. or rather we get snow & they get rain. There can be a 5 deg difference in temp only 20miles south of us quite often. This area is known as the Algonquin dome
you are generally good to go at the wildlife for a ride after the first week of December. only 1 year in the last 5 have I not had a great ride there before Dec 15th. 2 years ago we were able to put some serious miles on those trails and the TOP Ontario trails in the area - by Dec 10th we had 3' of snow.
they need 2 good dumps of 8"-10". the first one they let the sleds pack it down and spit up the rocks, the second one they'll groom it
I'll be there at some piont early dec to test/tune
I'll let you know if I get a group together to head up before Christmas, thanks.
QUOTE (spikedbat @ Sep 24 2009, 02:20 PM)
too far to drive thats forsure!
I'm driving from Yellowknife to Ontario in December, should be interesting!!
QUOTE (Yellowknife @ Oct 13 2009, 02:51 PM)
I'm driving from Yellowknife to Ontario in December, should be interesting!!
thats crazyness.... your leaving there for here? dosent make sense.... dont mean to sound like an a$$" but you must be confused your even riding the wrong type of sled...j/k haha
actualy northern ontario timmins and on is amazing riding.... and the drive here would be fun too.....
QUOTE (canadoo @ Sep 25 2009, 11:18 AM)
no they don't lol that rumour has been going around for years... I have a place 5mins from the base camp. he has an old snow maker from the local ski hill, but it hasn't been used for years, he only ever blew the parking lot though lol
Well the rumor probably strated with in 2001 when they used to do it:
"Newsrelease: ( September 2001)
Haliburton Forest to become North America's Premier Snowmobiling Destination
Haliburton Forest is frequently referred to as "Ontario's Snowmobiling Wonderland". Consistently superior snow conditions at the top of the Algonquin Dome, aided by North America’s only mobile snowmaking assembly and operating on over 300 kilometers of well developed trails through some of Ontario’s most scenic wilderness has earned Haliburton Forest this reputation."
timmins and cochran are located on the best ofsc trails in ontario think of christmas opening if swamps are frozen for groomers to operate the clubs up here have amazing members who will do their best so its up to the wheather cold@ snow
I'll be there!
QUOTE (blizzard dean @ Oct 25 2009, 08:57 AM)
timmins and cochran are located on the best ofsc trails in ontario think of christmas opening if swamps are frozen for groomers to operate the clubs up here have amazing members who will do their best so its up to the wheather cold@ snow
I 100% back this.
We did the big loop last year, Trails made the 401 look small. ANd when you get off the trails... DEEP.
My money always goes to the top of ontario.
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