Snowmobilers are being warned to stay off area Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) Prescribed snowmobile trails effective immediately as the snowmobile season has come to an end.
The Kap Sno-Rovers Snowmobile Club (KSR) has stopped regular grooming operations on its trails which are now reported as “Unavailable” (Red) on the OFSC Interactive Trail Guide at www.ofsc.on.ca. Stakes are being removed and gates and fences are being closed at various points along the KSR system.
Snowmobilers are also advised that rapidly deteriorating snow and ice conditions due to spring thaw make snowmobiling extremely hazardous anywhere.
“The only safe and sensible course of action for snowmobilers is to put away their sleds until next winter,” stated KSR President Robert Roussy. “The risks of trying that ‘one last ride’ are simply too high now that spring thaw has commenced.”
The public is also reminded that an OFSC snowmobile trail on private land reported as “Unavailable” means that access to that trail is also prohibited for any other users for all other seasons, without the specific prior permission of the landowner.
Roussy concluded, “On behalf of our club, I want to thank the 40 landowners who generously allowed the club to use their property for an OFSC snowmobile trail this winter. We also thank the 41 local businesses who supported club activities during the past season without forgetting the 54 club volunteers who donated their services to assist the Sno-Rovers in providing another successful season of snowmobiling. Finally, we recognize the support of the many snowmobilers who bought trail permits to help pay their share of the cost of trail operations for the past season.”
Although the winter is over, snowmobiling has become a year round business and many volunteers have already started to plan and prepare for next winter. If you are interested in helping out, please call 705-335-2055.
