2020-2021-Mcbride conditions and updates

[rknight111]

Damn, they wanted that much locally to retrieve it? I thought some local guys did it for $500.

Glad you got it out. Which way did you drag it out?

Just back closer to mount renshaw, made a long trail, the second hill was more of a challenge then the start of the way into the east bowl just south of the saddle. That was a hold on and watch this moment as I had to hop on Brian’s sled while rod was pulling to keep the sidehill going and as we hit the first large whoop, bail quickly and do a face plant in the snow before I was ragdolled up the second whoop. Lol. It worked. Then rod said next stuck he’s done we had to go up to the top and drop down into the Center of blackwater, he was kidding of course and we heading right down the upper creek and ended up on the trail just where it ends.

 

[maxwell]

Damn, they wanted that much locally to retrieve it? I thought some local guys did it for $500.

Glad you got it out. Which way did you drag it out?

those local guys assess each situation separately. Could be 500 could be 2500 haha depends on how much work it is. No Helicopter service in McBride anymore they have to bring the Big Astar from valemount and its over 2k an hour.

 

[bbtoys]

went for an easy fun ride yesterday and got lucky to pull a dead one out. good day and there was some very nice powder back there.

 

[gdhillon]

Yeah sadly when a sled dies deep in the back country you almost wreck more stuff than the cost of a chopper (belts,bumpers) then dead sled has to melt out for 3 days because engine compt. is solid ice and snow. Back when we all ran mod sleds everyone threw some money in a pot and used it for choppers if needed. Didn't lose a day of riding and any money left over at end of year went to a big party. Thankfully sleds are more reliable now. Its a journey. Lol

i thought there were some underwriters that did cover chopper rides?

 

[snopro]

i thought there were some underwriters that did cover chopper rides?

Could be? Haven't heard of that honestly?

 

[bbtoys]

anybody riding tomorrow, wouldn't mind a tag along. I don't get going to early and like to be done well before dark. lol

 

[Vosh]

Any updates on parking with big trailers? Still parking in the lot? OR?

 

[Iceburg]

Parking was still ok yesterday in Renshaw

 

[Lightningmike]

Anyone see a real shiny older m8 out there last couple days?

 

[j.c.higgins]

Spring snow storm going thru now!

 

[j.c.higgins]

Well not a lot of snow but snow line has come down and -5 here.

 

[j.c.higgins]

Well since I’m not riding this season and sold my sled to Hotrod, I guess I’ll head up Renshaw the long way!! Lol.

 

[Treerider]

We parked a 27 foot with 1 ton dually in the first parking lot on Saturday. Some snow/ice in the back part of upper parking lot, but pure mud on the entry part of the upper parking lot. Lower parking lot has some snow/ice on it still so not unloading in the mud. Not bad early morning, but not great later day.

 

[Treerider]

I assume that all ended well for the 2 that S & R were seeking on Saturday?

We just got up to the cabin when chopper set down to touch base with us. Then just leaving cabin area and some guys had come up by cabin flagging in chopper to set down again.

 

[bbtoys]

all good. expensive as they had to hire chopper to pull sleds out from a bad place.

 

[Treerider]

Thanks for update.

Good outcome, but expensive as you said.

I'm sure lessons were learned!

 

[j.c.higgins]

Well it was a long day, but a good one! Trail groomed up great, 23 riders up today, only about 4 inches of new on a firm base!

 

[j.c.higgins]

The gentleman with the gas hanging off his back was doubling out because his Doo went down! Yellowhead picking it tomorrow!

 

[tmo1620]

The gentleman with the gas hanging off his back was doubling out because his Doo went down! Yellowhead picking it tomorrow!

Hes a buddy of mine, they had 2/3 sleds go down yesterday, towed one and one is getting a lift yep

 

[j.c.higgins]

Yes they were good guys! Hotrod and I chatted with them for a bit before they headed out!!