Anyone NOT riding in the mountains?

[ranstey]

Hello everyone and welcome to winter.

I do not have a mountain sled. I have no intentions on getting one but I do have a sweet groomed / non groomed sled (2007 attak).

Just wondering if there is anyone here that is in the same boat and can offer a good riding area in the northish???

I live in Grande Prairie but I am not sure that Big Mt. is ready yet. Also, I would like to know of other areas that can offer some trail / field / tree riding within an hours drive of GP.

Thanks so much.

 

[99rmk700]

Some parts of the Saddle Hills just north of Sexsmith are pretty good. Lot's of fields, etc alond the edges, and trails/cutlines all thru the hills. Nothing groomed of course.

 

[Safari Guy]

Wembley sled club has trails, and a cabin, unsure of who is a contact, maybe try a local sled shop in GP.

 

[piperdave]

I've been riding the trails in the Saddle hills a few times this year with trail and a mountain sled. Pretty good riding and lots of trails...snow stays in the trees pretty good as well so there is more snow in the hills than around G.P. I live in G.P and can be unloaded and riding within the hour. Its certainly not for everyone out there but I enjoy it and its good for the wife and kids.

 

[pinko]

Is there enough snow in Saddle Hills?? I love the mountains but it cost's a pretty penny to be going all the time. I'd be up for a ride around GP

 

[piperdave]

There is just enough snow there now, but more would be better! I've been in there 3 times and tracks from previous rides are always covered so it is getting better slowly but surely. It is definately cheaper than heading to the mountains every weekend!

 

[Yamapolskicat]

Lets try to plan something for the 10th or 11th Dave.

 

[ranstey]

Thanks so much. Yes Saddle Hills does make sense for a riding area and I should see if I can make it out that way in the comming weeks.

My sledding is on hold for the moment as I (by mistake) poked a hole in my oil cooler last night trying to change the oil filter.

Ohhh well, too cold anyway........ sigh.