See the following link for the latest BEAST News Update.
Jan 30
OVRT Reminder for Sledders – 29 Jan 2021
OVRT Reminder to all sledders. Since we are all obeying the provincial rules and sledding within our own Public Health Unit, there has been a noted increase in traffic on the OVRT (BEAST 311) through the towns of Carleton Place and Almonte. Please observe the 20km/hr speed limit within the Community Safety Corridor zones (within the town limits) of Almonte and Carleton Place. As well there is an 11pm curfew for sled traffic through the towns. It is necessary for the continued snowmobile use of the OVRT that we obey these rules.
There are large signs on the OVRT to remind you of where these Community Safety Corridor zones start as you enter the towns. Please slow down to a crawl within the Community Safety Corridor zone limits of Almonte and Carleton Place, and respect and give way to the other trail users, walking, skiing, fat biking.
Jan 28
OFSC Release – 27 Jan 2021
(Barrie, ON: January 27, 2021) – With winter finally upon us and thousands of kilometres of trails now showing either Green or Yellow on the Interactive Trail Guide (ITG) for local riding, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) has created a new tool to assist snowmobilers…..
Read full release here: https://www.ofsc.on.ca/…/ofsc-adds-public-health-unit…/
Jan 20
Please read – Latest Release from OFSC
Please review the latest release here: Click the following link
Jan 20
Please read post from – Upper Canada Snowmobile Region(UCSR) – OFSC District 1
Please read this post from our OFSC district – Upper Canada Snowmobile Region(UCSR) – OFSC District 1
Trails are opening up across the District. We remind riders to remain on yellow (and hopefully green) trails. Stay off Red trails as they are Not Available due to many reasons (water, unsafe, landowner direction, covid restrictions, etc).
Keep your eye on the OFSC Interactive Trail Guide (ITG) and the Go Snowmobiling App as these are the sole sources for trail status updates. Updates are made frequently. https://ofsc.evtrails.com/#
There has been much chatter about the closure of trails by a PHU in the North Bay area. See link to article: https://www.baytoday.ca/…/health-unit-closes-ofsc…. The article is misleading readers to believe all OFSC trails across the province will close. THIS IS NOT THE CASE.
Notwithstanding, as a result of that PHU’s direction, all OFSC trails in the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit only will be closed 12:01am Thursday and will show Red on the ITG. This directly impacts Districts 11, 10 and 7.
THIS DIRECTION HAS NO DIRECT IMPACT ON DISTRICT 1.
Snowmobilers are reminded to:
– Avoid unnecessary travel
– Ride only within your health unit
– Do not trailer or travel in other areas of Ontario
– Check your local public health guidelines prior to each and every ride
Ride safe:
– Snowmobile with members of your household
– Form your own regular riding bubble
– Always maintain physical distancing
– Practice socially responsible behaviours when visiting trail accessible services
– Avoid overcrowding around/near trail accessible services
– Wear a mask, covering your nose and mouth, when not wearing a helmet
– Carry personal hand sanitizer and use it often
Plan accordingly:
– Many businesses that are normally open and accessible via the trail may be closed or have limited access
– Unattended buildings such as washrooms and warmup shelters will be closed
– Clubhouses will be closed
– Carry extra fuel
– Bring snacks and water to consume trailside
– Take any garbage home with you
– Establish local daytime rides within your health unit
Keep in mind that:
– To discourage travelling by snowmobile beyond public health region boundaries, the OFSC has made trails between health units temporarily unavailable (showing Red on the ITG) until further notice
– Trails to Quebec will also remain closed
– Reconfirm routes and available services before setting out on a ride
Jan 17
Trail Packing to begin – Sunday Jan 17
The BEAST will begin packing the main trails starting Sunday Jan. 17th. We need a good cold snap to freeze up swamps and creeks still a lot of water around. Any trails that can be opened will be, as soon as possible. Please stay off the trails if they are closed, until we get them ready. Some trails sections may open later due to creeks or water holes or swamps or other hazards.
Also, we should mention the closed sections of our trails with regards to COVID-19 protocols for riding within our own Public Health Unit. Ashton Station Road and it’s extension is the boundary between Ottawa Public Health Unit, and Leeds, Grenville, & Lanark PHU, see the attached diagram.
As always, please follow the OFSC ITG at ofsc.evtrails.com or the Go snowmobiling App to see when trails become available.
Jan 13
Important Update 13 Jan 2021
Jan 07
Beauties of the BEAST – 2021 Ride Announcement
Hello Beauties
When the snow starts to fall each winter we all look forward to our annual Beauties Ride, the fun that comes with it, and the memories that stay with us long after the snow has gone. Unfortunately with the current Covid situation your Beauties committee wanted to share with you that we have decided to cancel the 2021 event. So, we need you to stay healthy because we will have to make up for it in 2022!! See you all at the Next One – and stay safe, Beauty!
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Jan 05
BEAST News Update 5 Jan 2021
Jan 05
Important Message from UCSR
Important message from UCSR:
We ask that riders know your health unit as you are expected to only snowmobile within your local health unit. Always refer to Interactive Trail Guide (ITG) ofsc.evtrails.com or the Go Snowmobiling App to see when trails become available.
