ArcticCrusher 5,163 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 How much do you guys pay for permits. Ours average about 200 per. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ckf 12,763 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 3 minutes ago, Zambroski said: The ones that groom our massive MN state trails are paid guys. And well paid I believe. All the others are club volunteers. NH has a few state employees that groom some of the state corridor trails. I think the state has about a half dozen groomers stationed around the state. Not nearly enough to cover over 6000 miles of trails. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zambroski 18,277 Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 Just now, ArcticCrusher said: How much do you guys pay for permits. Ours average about 200 per. I can't remember but a trail permit is like $35/year? And registration that includes permits for 3 years is like $100? Shit...not sure. But it's cheap compared to other places for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ckf 12,763 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Vermont is $135 for the trail pass if bought before 12/15. You also need a state registration that runs about $30. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
02sled 731 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 3 hours ago, Woodtick said: The club I'm in heads out at 7pm. It has all night to set up. It's a remote area with very few bars and no hotels, so they can get away with it. Heavy traffic during the day,ghost town at night, no gas after 9pm. those locals without trail permits are the ones that like to head out mid week after dinner and weekends late in the day thinking they won't get caught Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zambroski 18,277 Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 20 minutes ago, 02sled said: those locals without trail permits are the ones that like to head out mid week after dinner and weekends late in the day thinking they won't get caught We've got those guys too. When they get finally get popped it's a healthy fine. And then they bitch that the state is killing sledding. Really? How was that trail you were on when you got that ticket? Nice and groomed I'll bet. Too funny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
02sled 731 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 To most of the population we are indeed a strange breed. Watch the weather forecast on TV and the reporter says it's going to be nasty, cold and lots of snow, time to hunker down at home. Meanwhile we are doing the happy dance with a big ass grin on our faces. I'm waiting in line in a store the other day and everyone around me is talking about how wonderfully warm it's been (well above typical) and how they would be happy if it stayed like this. Meanwhile I wanted to tell them to take their weather glee and stick it. Today we finally have some cold weather. Below freezing last night and hovering just above today. Are we a strange breed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArcticCrusher 5,163 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 28 minutes ago, 02sled said: To most of the population we are indeed a strange breed. Watch the weather forecast on TV and the reporter says it's going to be nasty, cold and lots of snow, time to hunker down at home. Meanwhile we are doing the happy dance with a big ass grin on our faces. I'm waiting in line in a store the other day and everyone around me is talking about how wonderfully warm it's been (well above typical) and how they would be happy if it stayed like this. Meanwhile I wanted to tell them to take their weather glee and stick it. Today we finally have some cold weather. Below freezing last night and hovering just above today. Are we a strange breed? Yup. Went outside this morning, breezy, flurries, smile on my face, not so for others. Still gotta put the winters on the wife's car. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zambroski 18,277 Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 30 minutes ago, 02sled said: To most of the population we are indeed a strange breed. Watch the weather forecast on TV and the reporter says it's going to be nasty, cold and lots of snow, time to hunker down at home. Meanwhile we are doing the happy dance with a big ass grin on our faces. I'm waiting in line in a store the other day and everyone around me is talking about how wonderfully warm it's been (well above typical) and how they would be happy if it stayed like this. Meanwhile I wanted to tell them to take their weather glee and stick it. Today we finally have some cold weather. Below freezing last night and hovering just above today. Are we a strange breed? Ha! No kidding. I was at the post office the other day wearing a Sno-X shirt. Heavy snow was forecast and the lady behind the counter made a comment of how happy I must be...I said "Ecstatic!" She just laughed as did the rest of the people within ear shot. They know....a lot of people like the winter...that's why they live here. I think the length of it is what some don't enjoy as much. And frankly, if you don't have a winter hobby, it'd be long for anybody. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ckf 12,763 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 There's a lot of skiers and boarders around here that also get excited at the mention of snow. Killington is hosting a world cup event next weekend. They are very happy to see the snow today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
02sled 731 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 29 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Ha! No kidding. I was at the post office the other day wearing a Sno-X shirt. Heavy snow was forecast and the lady behind the counter made a comment of how happy I must be...I said "Ecstatic!" She just laughed as did the rest of the people within ear shot. They know....a lot of people like the winter...that's why they live here. I think the length of it is what some don't enjoy as much. And frankly, if you don't have a winter hobby, it'd be long for anybody. Absolutely. It's easy keep busy in summer which goes by in the blink of an eye. Then you have the in between eternity once the boats are put away and it's just damp and miserable until the sled season starts. Sled season starts and again ends too quickly. Then back to an eternity scenario waiting for ice out and the boat back in the water. If you live where there is winter... embrace it. Sledding, skiing, skating, something other than hibernate. Love it or leave it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ckf 12,763 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Where does the guy that's out riding after the first 3" of snow of the season fit in your list, Z? I just heard a sled when I was outside with the dog. I bet their lawn is taking a beating with 3" of snow on top of an unfrozen ground. Wanna bet? Well, do ya Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zambroski 18,277 Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 1 minute ago, ckf said: Where does the guy that's out riding after the first 3" of snow of the season fit in your list, Z? I just heard a sled when I was outside with the dog. I bet their lawn is taking a beating with 3" of snow on top of an unfrozen ground. Wanna bet? Well, do ya Oh...I think that sub-category can fit nicely under each category. We can call them the "grass trimmers" or "weed wackers" or something. Several lawns and fields ripped up along my travel this morning...dirt everywhere. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArcticCrusher 5,163 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 13 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Oh...I think that sub-category can fit nicely under each category. We can call them the "grass trimmers" or "weed wackers" or something. Several lawns and fields ripped up along my travel this morning...dirt everywhere. I don't have any grass I care about up north so WTF. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woodtick 8,743 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 It's called de thatching your yard you idiots. I do it every year. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarlSpackler 23 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 31 minutes ago, Woodtick said: It's called de thatching your yard you idiots. I do it every year. I did mine today...Lol! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mileage Psycho 1,779 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 On 11/20/2016 at 10:20 AM, ArcticCrusher said: How much do you guys pay for permits. Ours average about 200 per. I pay $10.00 for my Wisconsin permit, $48.00 for Michigan, a week in QC will be $215.00 CDN, Ontario will be $210.00 CDN for the season before December 2nd. By the time I'm done with permits for my sled, the wife's sled I'll be at $720.00 in permits, then there are the spares for friends and family Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mileage Psycho 1,779 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 On 11/21/2016 at 9:51 AM, ckf said: Where does the guy that's out riding after the first 3" of snow of the season fit in your list, Z? I just heard a sled when I was outside with the dog. I bet their lawn is taking a beating with 3" of snow on top of an unfrozen ground. Wanna bet? Well, do ya Who needs 3" of snow? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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