I've always been fortunate to be able to ride from home. When we lived in NH I did have to wait for the lake to freeze to access the trails. Here in VT I have access before the lakes freeze, but I can miss a bunch of crappy trails once the lakes freeze up. 

Can you ride from home or do you need to trailer to ride?

 

When we build our home in Port Severn the trail runs directly in front of the property. Go to the end of the driveway and you're on the trail.

32 minutes ago, 02sled said:

When we build our home in Port Severn the trail runs directly in front of the property. Go to the end of the driveway and you're on the trail.

Have you figured out the floor plan yet?

21 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said:

Have you figured out the floor plan yet?

Got a floor plan and going through applying for a variance from the township. They changed the setbacks recently. My neighbour just applied for and was granted a variance that is almost exactly the same as I will be looking for so the timing is good while it is still fresh in the minds of the planning department and the committee of adjustment. Once the variance is approved I can get my drawings required for a building permit. I hope to start construction in the spring and move in next fall.

My wife is still flip flopping between moving and not. Selling the house in Toronto shouldn't be a problem. Houses on our street have been selling in 2 to 4 days with a line up of people the day they go on the market then selling for well above asking.

3 hours ago, 02sled said:

Got a floor plan and going through applying for a variance from the township. They changed the setbacks recently. My neighbour just applied for and was granted a variance that is almost exactly the same as I will be looking for so the timing is good while it is still fresh in the minds of the planning department and the committee of adjustment. Once the variance is approved I can get my drawings required for a building permit. I hope to start construction in the spring and move in next fall.

My wife is still flip flopping between moving and not. Selling the house in Toronto shouldn't be a problem. Houses on our street have been selling in 2 to 4 days with a line up of people the day they go on the market then selling for well above asking.

She hasn't bought in yet?  You might need a backup plan then.  I would dump the TO home in a heartbeat and move further north.  

 

We are in the same dilemma, sure the wife wants to move north but might need to have a buffer zone property like in Barrie to keep it civil.  

No sledding near my house! Bought a camp in the UP and keep the sleds there. The trail is a block away and boondocking is right outside the door. 

35 minutes ago, Woodtick said:

No sledding near my house! Bought a camp in the UP and keep the sleds there. The trail is a block away and boondocking is right outside the door. 

How long of a drive is it to your camp?

Where at in the UP? 

It takes 6 hours and is 400 miles.  No trailer. It's east of Kenton Mi.

1 hour ago, Woodtick said:

It takes 6 hours and is 400 miles.  No trailer. It's east of Kenton Mi.

That really narrows it down

On a good season I can leave right from the door hit the lake and be on the trails in minutes. Mostly I leave right from the deck of the cabin though. 

2 hours ago, SVT Renegade XRS said:

That really narrows it down

North side of Sidnaw.

4 hours ago, Woodtick said:

No sledding near my house! Bought a camp in the UP and keep the sleds there. The trail is a block away and boondocking is right outside the door. 

Thats an awesome view Tick.  Would not want to get stuck, but nevertheless.

1 minute ago, ArcticCrusher said:

Thats an awesome view Tick.  Would not want to get stuck, but nevertheless.

Thanks, here is the front yard.

1 minute ago, Woodtick said:

Thanks, here is the front yard.

How the hell does the dog grip that wall 

That tree line starts public land. 975,000 acres.

You have anawesome looking section there 

14 minutes ago, xcr700 said:

How the hell does the dog grip that wall 

How does the dog not sink?

 

Cute dog BTW.

Edited October 25, 20168 yr by ArcticCrusher

Just now, ArcticCrusher said:

How does the dog not sink?

That would be the better and more accurate question 

Just now, xcr700 said:

That would be the better and more accurate question 

WTF does Tick got going, my dogs would sink big time in that king of snow.  Was grateful they always made it back and I never had to go rescue them.

I bought that camp instead of a new Suburban and saved 20k. Sad but true story. The dog is only 40lb and stays on top. Lol

6 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said:

WTF does Tick got going, my dogs would sink big time in that king of snow.  Was grateful they always made it back and I never had to go rescue them.

We had to once almost. Our golden took a step off the deck and disappeared. I just finished pulling my boots on and a head popped up.

9 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said:

WTF does Tick got going, my dogs would sink big time in that king of snow.  Was grateful they always made it back and I never had to go rescue them.

Yeah. No shit he must pack it down like crazy 

Once it starts getting deep, he shits on the plowed driveway and doesn't go out into the yard. 

Last Dec,bad snow year............

two trails within 1km of my place.  50+km of hydroline riding within 100yards of my pasture.