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roadtech · Nov 25, 2014

Well Guys
The trail packing started tonight, after the snow stopped this morning we ended up with a total of a foot, couldn't wait any
longer, had to get out and start the process.
Everything is working well, but the snow depth is making the Rhino work pretty hard.
If we get a good dump this week the Geo will get the call.
See you on the trail
Don

Sledderglen · Nov 26, 2014

Rhino!!!! Your still running tires. Are you pulling your packer around? If you got snow I bet Flatbush got snow. Heading up there Monday to do some trail work.

robb · Nov 27, 2014

Our club (Northern Lights) is hoping to get a good dump this weekend and get packing trails late next week. Keep doing the snow dance

Sledderglen · Nov 27, 2014

robb said:
Our club (Northern Lights) is hoping to get a good dump this weekend and get packing trails late next week. Keep doing the snow dance

How about posting some pics of your clubs new to them groomer set-up. I have seen it and you guys will be doing a great job on your trails this year. Congrats

roadtech · Nov 27, 2014

Ok Glen here they are
Don

robb · Nov 27, 2014

The photos were taken right after the initial purchase at auction. A sled deck and tool box has been added to the groomer since then. A blade for the tractor is also in progress. Blade mount requires a bit of work to get it operational.

DDrake · Nov 27, 2014

Hey Don the new groomer setup looks pretty sweet. Never did get to make it our your way ridin last year and I have forgotten where a guy would go to find a staging area. Hope you are getting lots of snow today and thanks in advance for any info. Hopefully see you on the trails out your way soon.
Derek

roadtech · Nov 28, 2014

Hi Guys
Well if it ever stops snowing here I will get out and start packing today.

PLEASE don't forget to ice and muskeg depth test. There is only a max. of 8 inches of ice this year, and a lot less if the snow
has been on the lake or river crossing. Where I work we have been testing the area's where we have been packing for two weeks and still only have 18 inches of
frost.
We will be anxious to go but don't drop a snow cat or tracker through the thin frost layer.
Get the cordless and a 15 inch long 1/2in wood auger bit, and then drill through the ice or muskeg and it will tell the ground or ice
story.
I probably drill 200 holes per season checking for ice and muskeg depth.

See you on the trails
Don

Sledderglen · Nov 28, 2014

roadtech said:
Hi Guys
Well if it ever stops snowing here I will get out and start packing today.

PLEASE don't forget to ice and muskeg depth test. There is only a max. of 8 inches of ice this year, and a lot less if the snow
has been on the lake or river crossing. Where I work we have been testing the area's where we have been packing for two weeks and still only have 18 inches of

frost.
We will be anxious to go but don't drop a snow cat or tracker through the thin frost layer.
Get the cordless and a 15 inch long 1/2in wood auger bit, and then drill through the ice or muskeg and it will tell the ground or ice
story.
I probably drill 200 holes per season checking for ice and muskeg depth.

See you on the trails
Don

Very good message Don. All operators need to be aware of this. Groomer units are heavy and do not float. Very expensive to repair and hard to get out of the area broken. This could eat up a years worth of $$$ to the local club. Know before you go.

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