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Was out there today. I ran into quite a bit of snow. Where you think there might be stones under the snow, there is. Watch for open creeks. I stayed mostly on the north end.

My new Backcountry fresh off the truck. 146 - 2 and electric start.

Thanks, did you catch the name of the vendor?

Hi Dave where would a guy source those wheels under your skis?

Thanks for the responses. Reason I ask is I want to head Manitoba way in January. Likely to be -20. Last time I did this the sled battery was dead when I got there. Not sure how old that battery was as I bought that sled used. Now with a new sled and new battery, wondering if I would have the...

Any tricks on how to protect a battery from freezing if electric start sled is being transported long distances in icy weather on a trailer or sled deck? Is the only option remove the battery?

I rely on a heated jacket liner and heated gloves when riding my motorcycle in colder weather. Does anyone use this type of gear sledding? Not lithium battery powered but powered via snowmobile battery harness. Can a snowmobile charging system handle this extra load? Jacket is about 7 amps and...

Mine has arrived at my dealer in Gimli Manitoba! Will pick up end of next week. Backcountry X in Arctic Desert. They say they got their first five. I think they’re expecting about 75 snow checks.

When I was a kid it was nothing to stick your 8.5 foot long sled into your 8 foot truck box and drive away. Could even raise the sled a bit and close the gate. Now of course sleds are longer and boxes are shorter and higher. If I were to want to haul my sled in a 76 inch box it would hang out...

Buddy of mine was there yesterday and there was a lot of new snow and big drifts

It’s open up until the junction of the 40, from Longview. Absolutely.

Was out there today. About an inch of fresh. Good base but pretty bumpy on some of the trails. I continue to be amazed at the beauty of this area. Checked in at the new cabin, well stocked and clean as a whistle. An amazing addition to the system.

Thanks for the informative responses gang

I’m helping my bud research a new trail sled that he will be snow checking for Fall. He is a novice rider who will be riding almost exclusively the trail system in Manitoba……lakes and forests. He is on a budget. It seems like the 850 is pretty much the default, yet the 600R at 125 HP must have...

My buddy was out there yesterday and yes there has been a groom laid down. Way to go and thanks CSC!

In Manitoba and Saskatchewan ditch banging is a way of getting in a fast ride, going and grabbing fuel or supplies, or heading to your neighbours. I know a lot of guys will chime in with the cops look the other way up here in Albertaville, but that doesn’t make it legal. Thoughts?

Was up there again today. Strong winds have impacted some of the more exposed trails on the other hand there are some fun drifts here and there. Staged at Etherington so not sure about the first couple clicks of Cataract trail from that staging area.

It’s good to go as far as I’m concerned. Staged out of Etherington Friday then again today, you have to hold your nose for the odd gravel in the usual thin places but once you’re in the trees there is a boat load of snow, at least by my standards. Enough to get me stuck a couple times today. One...

What I’m saying is at 14%, which is within the range the OP is being quoted, its only $50 a month more than 6%. Compared to what it costs to actually run the sled it’s not really that material. A third of a tank of gas for his tow vehicle. The guy has $5000 down so if he really had to he could...

Monthly payment on $13,000 at 14% is $302. Monthly payment on $13,000 at 6% is $252. Five years. I’m a lifelong banker and not encouraging people to take on unmanageable debt, but really for $50 a month if the guy is young, has good prospects, and will have a ton-o-fun on a new machine he should...