Sno Bike Track Kit for Sale: Sept 4/10

One of our crew of regulars has an 08 2moto sno bike track kit for sale. It fits all bikes 450cc and bigger. It has 2 inch paddles and 38 inches of contact. Roger (from Gray, SK) is looking for $3500 obo. You can reach him at his cell # 306-533-2015. This kit can climb!

I wanted to change one of my previous blog reports. It pertains to the Gray, SK crew in the photo with the Sask Roughrider. I got Alyssa's name wrong - called her Crystal and I apologize for that. This young girl took her TTR and picked her way up the Seven Sisters Trail calmly kicking rock while a bunch of 650's looked up at her - atta go girl! She's hooked on mountain riding now so Daddy Rob better save up cause I don't think she'll be left behind again. Way ta go Keith (big brother) for encouraging her too!

Another beautiful day - we are getting the summer we didn't have earlier. The Pulver Polaris gang from Brandon, MB are here quading and lovin' it. Kananaskis Pro Rodeo Horse/Motorbike/Quad poker rally is on today - should be a good one! Joe Trotz who is a driving force behind the rodeo is also the Crow Snow Riders groomer and watch for him on Man Tracker as the guide when they hunt down two Saskatoon girls filmed here this summer in Crowsnest.

We are getting bookings for later Dec and early Jan sled trips - heads up! LOL Cheers, V

The Quading Clarkes: Sep 3/10

We would like to thanks Rob Steer and his crew for doing such a fantastic job on staining/sikkens-ing the outside of the log cabin it makes it look brand new! I highly reccomend Longhorn Painting for all your painting, finishing work - Curt has Rob's card in his wallet and is out back cutting wood so I will have that phone number for anyone who wants it in my next blog.

Here is part of my family - they are starting to make annual quad trips out here and we couldn't be happier. Wish more of them would make the trip.....there's that familiar family dig eh? My mom Glennys in the red jacket with my Dad Donn in background and later both on quad. My cousin Bert and Myrna and then two shots of my cousin Wade - who has done more than his fair share of work around here on his son's mini quad, my uncles Dean & Grant and my Aunti Debbie and Sommer and Curt, Cooper and Clayton all headed out and had a great time. Aunti Joan and my grandmother Norma did not head out on the quad portion of the trip but last year they did!

Okay weather.....we have had steady little showers every couple of days or so with warmer days than we have had all summer in between. The trails have puddles and are not dusty. Be prepared for cool mornings and evenings, an occassional rain and then hot afternoons - it is the mountains. Hunting is commencing soon so be respectful of each other on the trails and just enjoy being outside.

We are cooking up some longer stay deals for October/Nov so give us a call. We are hoping to offer the deals into the winter season so plan for 4 nights or more. Plans are still in place for the doublewide being moved off by the time seeding is done in Sask. We reinvest in our oasis to try to offer more and more comfortable lodging for our guests. Cheers and thank you for choosing us! V

Roughrider Quading: Aug 14/10

Rob and his crew from Gray & Regina, SK show their Rider pride with the cold air inflatable and note the muddy flag on the back of the razor from the day before. It rained yesterday on and off and last night and today is beautiful and warming up steadily! Trails a bit greasy but fun - Crystal got her first taste of mountain dirt biking and is hooked! They are headed up Alexander over Racehorse and onto the 7 Sisters trail today - big ride but they are hardcore frequent flyers here. Cheers!

Quad Report: Aug 7/10

We have been getting a bit of short gentle rains in the evenings and sometimes in the early morning then warm and humid during the day -perfect for the trails and keeping the dust down. Trails are quiet - the July rush of traffic has subsided and now is a perfect time to ride.

BC has an open fire ban - not to be confused with forest closure - just don't start an open fire in the forest. These rains are great for keeping things moist and are always welcome.

Clayton and Curtis have been fishing up a storm! They have been catching alot too but I haven't gotten the photos off Curt's phone - sorry - I have seen the photos and they are real! LOL We are booking Sept and Oct. The Log Cabin is getting the love it needed and getting sikkened (treated and sealed) here in a week.

Sled shows are announced: Alberta Sled Show in Edmonton is Oct 22-24th, Saskatchewan Sled Show is in Saskatoon Nov 5-7th and Rocky Mountain Sled Show in Calgary is Nov 12-13th.

I am going to sell off a bunch of restaurant chairs (many recovered) so if you are interested just drop me a line. Cheers! V

Quad Report: Aug 1/10

Miranda and Dean, avid ATV'ers, stopped by checking the trails out behind us. We loaded them up with maps, CNP Quad Squad raffle tickets and the cheat notes we give our guests and they will be out riding for another week - sorry just had to get a dig in on their friends that had to go home to work already LOL. If you want to hear about some of their finds go to Snow and Mud and they'll share I am sure. A good down pour last night with a bit of hail cut the dust on the trails and the weather has been good outside of that. Good people, good riding! Cheers!

Sinister 7 Weekend: July 10/10

Hey Gang,

I have been told to get to work and keep this updated! LOL

Here is a photo of the gang from last weekend - weather was just right for riding but not great for running! We had a hard rain but it kept the dust down and created the perfect opportunity to soak your buddy. The gang from Morse, SK was here and they kept Cooper busy washing quads.

Jamie from Washington ran 126 km of the 146km of the entire race, over several mountain peaks in knee deep mud and just missed a final stage cut off by 15mins!!! Next year Jamie it is yours! Congrats that was an amazing feat.

We have not had the rain that Cranbrook or Lethbridge has had - we have had just the right amount to keep the forest green and the trails in good shape. It has been very cool though. We have been waking up to +5 in the mornings so bring layers. Thunder in the Valley is supposed to be a scorcher though.

The top photo is from Curt, Cooper, David, Krauss and Biblow heading down the Flathead to Pollock Creek to do a bit of fly fishing. It was cool - no fish - lots of great riding and ran into some trail buddies. Ride Safely! Cheers.

Doublewide Update: June 15, 2010

Well we haven't had snow for a while now....lol We are getting just enough drizzle here and there to keep the dust down and the forest wet - perfect!

The doublewide will see ONE more season! Curt and his Dad - Boone are the carpenters and they now find themselves looking at a Sept shutdown and late harvest and have decided to hold off on building a new cabin till next spring. So for all you who love the doublewide (it is our favorite accomodation)...book now for August and further. We will still be looking to sell it in the spring so if you have a property that needs an economical home or cabin on it give us a call.

The gang did the Cranbrook Quad ride to here and back to Cranbrook ride and they were COLD! Fun was had by all and a there was a razor roll amidst the riding. A fall trip is in the discussion stages.

It is June 15th and so the north side of us and Alexander is open to motorized vehicles.

We have one opening for July 1-6th for the new cabin but then we are booking into August.

Cheers and have fun!
Verlee