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Spring Time is Work Time

May 26, 2026 / galen / Life at the Cabin, Outdoors

From yardwork cleanup to taking furniture out of storage, the start of Spring is also the start of the work season.  This season has seen a huge delay in getting started. I usually aim for being one of the first to get the dock and boat lift set up so that I can take the boat fishing on May 5th, Opening Day.  Here’s the lake, April 28th, May 1st, then May 8th this year.


Fast forward to May 16th and my neighbour sent me a video of the blizzard currently happening. However, he did report the ice was off our end of the lake.

may-16-blizzard

Fast forward again to just a week later, May 21 and May 22nd and all was clear and the dock / lift staging was finally happening.


Got the ramp in, the start of putting out the dock, about as much as I want to do just by myself. But it did give me room to do a bit of casting and catch this mighty perch, along with some others.

But progress was made towards the delayed start to spring. The water is open! The lawn was power raked, the lawnmower is set to go. Wood is stacked, firepit is cleared.


The weather forecast for the next 7 days looks like we are just going to jump right past the lateness of Spring and right into summer.  30 degree days are coming so park the snowmobile, set up the deck furniture, and get the dock, lift and water toys launched this coming weekend.


We will add an update, or a new blog post, after this weekend once we get the dock and boat lift set up and the floaty toys floating.

 

Do Geese Return to the Same Fields in Spring

May 14, 2026 / galen / Goose Hunting, Hunting, Outdoors

I won’t hold you in suspense over this question. The answer is yes. If you are planning to go out Spring Goose Scouting then you should first head to the fields where you saw geese frequently in the fall hunting season. Fields that were cropped with peas, wheat and barley may still have a substantial quantity of grain in the field, spilled from the combine activity, and will bring back the waterfowl flocks in the Spring.

Spring Snow Goose Hunting

This is only relevant for Snow Geese hunting as there is a Spring Snow Goose (including Ross Geese) hunt season but not a Spring season for any other goose species, ducks, or cranes. Just like the fall hunt, you can expect to find a mixed bag of waterfowl in the Saskatchewan fields. The arrival dates will vary greatly, dependent mostly on the weather conditions as waterfowl will need access to open water and food sources. Some species, like Greater Canada Geese will be the first to arrive. Usually around the first week of March we begin to see some small groups of Canada Geese around Saskatoon. They are the hearty souls of the goose world and can stand cold weather and have the willingness to dig through snow to find the grain remaining in the fields. Lesser Canadas, Specklebellies, and Ducks will come a few weeks later. The last to arrive will be the Snow Goose flocks. Contrary to their name, they are not fans of snow and nice and will actually reverse course if the weather does not provide suitable open water and open fields. Like this Spring, 2026, the snows were arriving in early-mid April then disappeared with the occurance of two spring blizzards across southern Saskatchewan.

Spring and Fall Comparison

May 2026 compared to October 2025. I have included images from a fall 2025 article and corresponding May 2026 images to provide proof. Below we show the field from October of 2025 and then follow with the same field from May 2026. Note: some pics are from different angles.

Field 1 October 2025

Field 1 May 2026

Field 2 October 2025

Field 2 May 2026

Field 3 October 2025

Field 3 May 2026

 

Wild animals, such as geese and ducks are creatures of instinct and habit, with a large dose of unpredictability. While spotting, certainly you want to learn the tendencies, the normal actions of the birds you are hunting. But, always be prepared for something to change their routine. While watching one of the fields above this spring, the birds were approached by two coyotes, looking for injured or straggling prey. This caused the entire flock of several thousand birds to jump and move to another field, 1-1/2 miles away.

If you are looking for predictability, what is probably the most consistent in spring hunting is the day water spot. Figure that out and you have the back shoot of your dreams. That’s for another future article.

Hunting is Like Hitting a Baseball

May 10, 2026 / galen / Hunting, Outdoors

I love hunting. I love baseball. Let me take you on a bit of a stretch comparison as I parallel the two activities.

Practice

It should go without saying, that to be a good hunter, to be a good hitter, you need to practice shooting, to practice swinging. Practice comes in many forms, many drills, many situations. You need to practice until your routine, your movements are instinctive.

Patience, Patience, Patience

I get to spend a lot of time hanging out with hunting outfitters, and I used be a hunting guide, so I have heard many many times the how the virtue of patience will payoff for hunters. When big game hunting, you need to spend the time in the seat to wait for the right animal. Most likely, that will not be the first Bear, or Deer, or Elk, or Moose that you see. If you have been using trail cameras, or if you have been pre-hunt spotting the area, you know the potential. Patience will reward you. For a waterfowl hunter, the idea of patience comes in the form of letting the birds work to the decoys. If you pull up at 50 yards when birds are still on approach, you may only shoot the clouds. Let the birds work over the decoys and drop their feet.

As a hitter, patience is often describe as “getting a good pitch to hit”. If you are sitting on a fastball, don’t swing at the curveball. If you are looking for an off-speed pitch, let the fastball go. Some hitters look for any pitch in the location they want. Some look for a specific pitch. Both approaches will work, if you add patience to the approach.

Wait for the Right Moment

The “Moment of Truth”, it’s that time when the factors fall into place. The right animal, in your range, giving you a great shooting opportunity. Make sure your moment includes a shot you can make, in range of you and your weapon. If the moment is not right, stay off the trigger. I’ve heard the right moment described as that time when it feels like your heart is trying to jump out of your chest. Take an extra bit of time to calm down, before the trigger pull. The situation is somewhat different in waterfowl hunting. If the moment is right, act quickly.

In baseball, this is somewhat the same reaction as in waterfowl hunting. When patience has rewarded you with a good pitch to hit, time to get extremely aggressive. This is when your instincts take over to deliver the bat to the ball. Timing and bat head accuracy, the results of practice, take over.

Scouting

Preparation should take 100 times more than hunting or hitting. In hunting, choosing the location is what puts you in the best place to make your shot. Mother nature always plays a role. Changing weather and changing animal activities all can change your opportunity. The presence of a predator animal may put your hunt off for a few hours, or the whole day.

In baseball, scouting the opposing pitcher, how they pitch hitters like you, how they are pitching that game, help you understand what your best opportunity will be. Along with the pitcher tendencies, if you know the umpire tendencies, such as a high strike zone, giving an extra inch on the outside corner, etc. may help you adjust your approach. If the pitcher has a tendency to get ahead with fastballs, then tend to off-speed, choose accordingly. (I was always looking for a fastball to hit first 2 strikes).

1 Moment

Just 1 moment can make the difference in a season, or in a game. In big game hunting, you likely only have one trophy tag. Only one chance to fill your quota with the right animal. Don’t settle early for an animal of lesser quality than you know is in the area. Come the last day of the hunt, if you are looking to fill the freezer, you might become a little less selective.

In an at bat, you have 3 strikes to work with. You can waste the at bat by swinging at the wrong pitch and making an out early in the count. The patience to wait for the 1 moment will help you be more successful. But nobody bats 1.000. You are working your approach, your plan, to give you the best chance of success.

Sometimes, It Doesn’t Happen

Despite all the right steps taken, patience, scouting, practice, and more, the win may go to Mother Nature. When that animal that excites you never arrives, or never gives you the opportunity, you have to tip your hat to Mother Nature and plan for the next season. Maybe more practice, more scouting, or the timing just work out for your next hunt.

In hitting, more often than not, your plate appearance results in you returning to the dugout. Some days, that’s the way the entire game goes. Other games, your approach pays off.

The Rush of Spring and the Panic of Fall

April 26, 2026 / galen / Life at the Cabin

In Saskatchewan, our outdoor activities are often dictated by the seasons and the variable weather each change of season brings us. Our winter can be long, harsh, cold, snowy, and exhilerating fun, especially if you enjoy ice fishing or snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing, and other winter activities. Our Spring, Summer and Fall can be glorious, but also stretches of cool or even cold.  For some cabin dwellers, the “lake season” begins May long Weekend and ends August long weekend. For others, like myself, “lake season” begins as soon as there is enough open shoreline to paddle a kayak and ends when the water is closed in by ice.



The Spring Rush begins to get ready for summer by getting out the toys and yard furniture in preparation for fun and relaxation. The sooner you get ready the sooner you can enjoy. You know the summer is coming. Some years, like this year, a spring snow storm can push the plans a few weeks later. As I am writing this, April 25th, I am watching the tail end of one of these snow storms which has dumped a fresh later of 30 to 40 cm of snow.


Fishing season in the Saskatchewan southern fishing zone begins May 5th. The chances of launching a fishing boat appear to be close to 0%. Meanwhile, back on land, once the snow melts away and the yard turns from soggy so dry, the preparations will be underway. Un-shedding the outdoor furniture, cleaning off the winter dust. Checking the boat lift and doing any maintenance, inspecting the dock, running through the pre-season checklist on boat and Sea Doos, charging batteries, and waiting for the sun to do it’s melt job.



Fall is Panic mode. You know winter is just around the corner and you need to get the toys and yard furniture in storage before it’s too late. The later we get into the season, the more desperate we become in our race against the seasons, especially the first snowfall. This is the tradeoff, the desire to extend the season as long as possible, and the need to store it all away. Squeeze in another ride on the Sea Doos, a few more fishing excursions, a paddle on the kayak or paddleboard. Sometimes, you are a little late. One year we couldn’t make to the cabin in time and the lake froze a solid 4″ thick before the dock was taken out.  We thought we were going to have to use the axe to chop all the ice. Then my son had the smart idea to just unbolt the top deck of the dock and we carried it off. A little chopping to free the legs and it might have been the easiest dock removal ever.

Even though we are sad to see summer turn to fall and quickly winter, winter isn’t so bad either.


When your goal is to maximize the length of your lake season, you realize the Rush of Spring and the Panic of Fall is just what it takes to squeeze out everyday of enjoyment from our favorite season, but that the seasons are always beyond our control. The outdoors seasons change is our annual swapping of toys and furniture to match what nature is throwing at us.

Things I am learning about Snowmobiles – Part VI

April 19, 2026 / galen / Snowmobiling, Uncategorized

Thinking Differently About Winter Weather

Now that I am a snowmobile owner, I am thinking differently about winter weather. In the city, snow might mean shoveling at home. But now snow means better riding, a great reason to head out to the Cabin for a day, a weekend, or a week.

There is still the need to shovel that snow, at home and at the cabin, but each shovel full is a reminder that it’s time to pull the start handle, strap on the helmet, and rev up the engine for a ride on the snow.

A Late Spring is Welcomed

This year we have had a long Spring. Winter has been hanging on, fading away, then roaring back. Just this past week, we had 15 to 20 cm of snow, turning a crusty set of fields and ditches into some pretty rideable conditions. Not mid winter powder conditions but considering it’s April 19th and I’m gonna be heading out for a ride shortly, that’s a rarity.

This late spring will push back the start of fishing season. The ice is still over a half a meter thick and I don’t yet see signs of the melt / run off along with mid-April sunshine taking out the ice along the north shore. Normally I want to get out on the water for May 5th opening day and hook a few fish on my fly rod, but this year I am just as happy to keep the snow and ice around a little longer and instead spend the time behind my handlebars.

Looking Forward to Next Winter

With a temperature forecast in the high teens coming next week (a little cooler further north), it’s unlikely these abnormal snow conditions are going to last much longer. Summer will be full of it’s own recreation. Fishing, Sea-Dooing, boating, swimming, kayaking, relaxing on the deck or watching the flames in the firepit. That is always worth a look forward and happy anticipation. But in about 6 months when the water toys get put away for winter, the snowmobile will be shifting to the star of the outdoor recreation.

Things I am learning about Snowmobiles – Part V

April 11, 2026 / galen / Life at the Cabin, Snowmobiling

The Repair $’s Add Up

What I learned this Spring is that costly repairs hit a new snowmobiler hard.

We got into snowmobiling at a budget price, buying a low mileage used snowmobile. It was a great price as I shopped around online for a few months prior to making my purchase. The test drive was excellent. Everything was in great shape, a couple of scrapes. Machine ran extremely well.

The first few rides were 100%. We parked it at the cabin and took some runs out on the lake and in the ditches and across some fields. Had a great time. Burned through a few tanks of gas. Enough to know this machine was a keeper. If we did not like it, we would have no trouble getting our money back out and we would have satisfied our curiosity.  We definitely plan to go the other, to buy another machine for my wife and spend more winter time at the cabin. I even have plans to build another storage shed under the main deck to park the snowmobiles when we are away and through the off-season. Seems there never enough storage, anywhere, so we will build more.

Now back to the machine. After a few weeks of riding, my son met me out at the cabin to go for a few rides. But the snowmobile was not 100%. We started it and let it warm up like we always have done, but it seemed under powered.  We shut it off and restarted, and then it ran great. Full power, full fun. His dogs soon learned that chasing him out in the open was just not going to work so they hung around with me and we watched him ride around and get familiar with the machine. We traded off and I took a few runs around on the lake and through some ditches.

The next time out, it was again under powered and it took a few more cycles of shutting down and restarting to get back to full power.  The issue? Maybe bad plugs? I changed them. No better. So I parked it. Next time, it was worse. Really poor idle, 1/2 power, stalled a number of times.

The good news, is my neighbour, super helpful guy, is from the area, knows everybody, and his brother in law is a mechanic who used to race Polaris snowmobiles. I have a Polaris. He has diagnosed the problem and estimates the repairs at $2200. Judging by the work and parts required, that’s likely a huge savings off a dealer repair. He’s local, and I know I can trust him simply through knowing I can trust my neighbour. The saddest part is that for the past month here in central Saskatchewan, we have had plenty of snow and decent riding conditions, while areas to the south are melted away. I could have been riding another 4 or 5 times.



So it’s off to the mechanic. The budget price entry into snowmobile ownership has gotten more expensive, but I am still approximately at 1/3 the cost of a new snowmobile and this one should be 100% ready for when the snow falls again in the winter, only 7 months away.

Things I am Learning About Snowmobiles – Part IV

March 27, 2026 / galen / Ice Fishing, Life at the Cabin, Snowmobiling

Ice Fishing Convenience

Prior to having a snowmobile. I would load all me ice fishing gear, auger, pop-up shack, heater, and more and drive to a boat launch for access to the lake and follow some plowed path to a spot near some other shacks and then set it all up. From my cabin to having a couple lines in the water was about 1/2 an hour with the shack popped up and in place and the heater just started. Really not bad at all. Just limited by the access I have to the lake and plowed paths. When there is deep snow on the lake, venturing off the paths can lead to getting hung up on the snow.

But now I have a new way to approach ice fishing. I already have a utility sled and now what I can do is hook the sled to the back bumper on the snowmobile and load it with my gear and head out to fish, anywhere I want. There are some spots I want to fish that are not very accessible, unless one has a snowmobile. One spot in particular is a great spot to hook Perch and is not far from my Cabin. Previously unfishable by me in the winter. I went there last week on a beautiful sunny day. Did not bother with the shack as my snowmobile riding clothes were plenty to keep me warm. Drilled a few holes and started pulling out Perch almost right away. Rode back to the Cabin for some supplies and back at the fishing for a few more hours. Wonderful day.

There are other spots I hope to try this weekend, the last weekend before the ice fishing season closes. One spot is just off a shelf where the water depth falls from 6 feet to 20 feet and is one of my summer fishing hot spots. I will know tomorrow if the Pike are there in the winter as well.

Beyond the Purchase – Some Other Costs of Snowmobile Ownership

March 3, 2026 / galen / Life at the Cabin, Outdoors, Snowmobiling

The Cost of Snowmobile Ownership. It’s well beyond the purchase price or finance payments. Like anything that moves, has an engine, and is designed for recreation, there are additional costs. Most of them quite obvious, I think, but here’s what we have encountered.

Clothing & accessories. We were fortunate to already have a good supply of winter wear, ski pants, warm gloves, boots, etc. and 2 helmets we bought for quadding. I do dome ice fishing so I have a good idea what clothes are needed for a Saskatchewan winter. The only thing that we really were missing was goggles. My old ski goggles were not in very good shape so a $40 investment and we were all geared up. We could upgrade some gear. Our snowmobile has a plug in cord for a heated visor. We could buy a couple helmets with that feature built in. My neighbour has one. Sure looks handy. $200 – $550. I do strongly encourage the use of a base layer system, what we used to call long underwear, but now it’s more technical. I have mine from hunting. They are thin, light, and make a very noticeable difference. An inexpensive set for both top and bottom can be found for $50 – $60.


Gas. The owners manual says to use 91 octane (premium).  That was $33 for a jug of gas last weekend. An extra gas can. This seems like a good idea, especially as most snowmobile riding is going to occur away from roads and further from a gas station. Running out of gas would make for a rather lengthy trek to the pumps.  A brief search lead me to a few name brand accessories including accessory brackets and gas cans for a bit over $300. As one of the reviews on the product said, “Expensive, but what accessories aren’t!”. If we get into some trail riding, we may have to dig into our wallets for these. Once we buy a second snowmobile, I think we will just carry one emergency gas can.

Maintenance / repairs.  Replacement of one of the scratchers was my first repair. I broke one in reverse. I knew to put these up before backing up, but didn’t. I found a pair at Canadian Tire on clearance for about $20. Normally these sell for $40 to $60 a pair. I learned in this case, that universal is not universal as a replacement if it doesn’t match the original. The original was  also an aftermarket accessory and they have slightly different spring hole placement locations. Just enough to need a little bit of a field fix, but we got the new one installed.


When things go wrong: spark plugs. This weekend was planned to be a weekend of riding with others. One of my sons was already out at the cabin and I joined him to do some riding. He just completed his SK Snowmobiling Safety Course so that he can ride legally. The cost of this course is only $50 and can be done online. See more at sasksnow.com/safety/. His comments about it were that is was a lot more practical than the Canadian Safe Boaters Course which has a ton of maritime regulations which are not very applicable to land-locked Saskatchewan. There was some fresh snow so we were expecting a few good rides. We fired up the snowmobile and let it warm up then I went for the first ride. The sled was very boggy, very underpowered, like it was over-choking, or some other similar problem. Just no power that I knew it had. I went for a short run and then let my son ride and I could tell something was not right. I waved him over, shut it off, restarted, and suddenly the power was back. We rode for a while, taking turns, took a break for lunch and the power problem was back. After a few shut down and restarts, it was running good again. The next day I went for a good ride, but had to go through the shut down and restart again to regain full power.

Making Tracks:

When it was at full power, it was a great ride. The next day, Saturday, was a day I had been looking forward to for a few weeks. My neighbours have sleds and he has a farm a few miles from our cabins and we were going to go riding together in the hills near his farm. I was very much planning for a great day of exploration and some fun with my neighbour / friend. His machine ran great, mine didn’t make it more than a 1/4 mile from the cabins when it started bogging down again and actually stalled. I managed to limp it back to my cabin while he carried on and went to play in the snow. After some pondering, as well as discussing the performance issues with my neighbour, we are making a guess that I have one if not two faulty spark plugs and when it is running on low power, it’s only running on one cylinder. I have searched for the symptoms of snowmobiles running on faulty spark plugs and the Internet supports the idea that changing plugs will improve performance. I had a similar low power issue with my boat last spring and fresh set of plugs brought the boat back to full power. The cost of two new spark plugs are less than $20 so as a maintenance expense, pretty minimal.

Heading out for a ride:

 

A young Mule Deer follows the tracks:

Registration. If you plan to access any public lands, such as lakes, ditches, trails, then registration is required. It’s quick and simple at sasksnow.com/registration/. The cost is:

  • $150 registration fee per year
  • $79 (pro-ratable) insurance premium

Transportation / trailering. We have not made the plunge to a snowmobile trailer. Although, as soon as you have a trailer, you start to think about other good uses of it. Our mid-term plans are that we will buy another snowmobile in fall along with a trailer. Then we can haul the sleds to the trails or go to poker rallies. You can buy a hotel on wheels for your snowmobiles for $45,000 down to a used flatbed snowmobile trailer for about $2500 or a bit less, as low as $1000 for a used flatbed trailer, not specifically designed for snowmobiles.

Some accessories are just not necessary. Our snowmobile came with a storage pouch mounted on the center of the handlebars. It would be a handy place to store a few small items, but there is storage just behind the seat as well. It is also in the perfect position to block the display including the speedometer and temperature gauge. It’s been removed.

Things I am Learning About Snowmobiles – Part III

February 22, 2026 / galen / Life at the Cabin, Snowmobiling

Put up the Scratchers. I learned this the old fashioned way, through experience. After going for a ride on the lake with the scratchers deployed, I rode back into the yard, and reversed into a spot to park. Then I remembered the scratchers were down. Left side, under a little stress and maybe bent slightly. No problem, can bend that back into shape. Right side, different story. It was only half as long as it should be. Yep, I snapped that one. The good news, i found a set of universal scratchers at Canadian tire at 65% off, only $23 and before next ride it’s a simple one socket wrench job to replace the broken part.

Headlight aiming adjustment wheel.  I have glanced through the owners manual. Read the important parts, but after several rides, I was still left wondering what this adjustment wheel was for.

It’s the headlight adjustment wheel. Spin it left or right to lower / raise the angle of the headlight. I haven’t riden at night yet so that’s a feature for another day, or night.

oil

Fuel grade (91 octane). This part of the manual I did read. It recommends a 91 octane fuel, and not to use ethanol fuels. Same stuff I use in other toys so the gas left over from summer in the jugs is good to go.

The windshield. I remember on our old Polaris we had when I was a teenager, we had a full height plastic windshield, we broke that a few times and paid our of our own pockets to replace it. That was not something our dad was willing to foot the bill for. I don’t remember ever paying for gas so I guess had the good end of the deal. It was always difficult to see through. This Polaris has a lower windshield, actually no windshield. Good goggles and that doesn’t seem to be any worry.


Speaking of goggles,  invest in a good pair of anti-fog, goggles. They are well worth the convenience. I tried an older pair and had problems with fogging and had to pull them down. Okay for a short ride but if it was snowing, that would have been a problem. My snowmobile also has a heated face shield wire. I don’t have that feature on  my helmet so maybe something to consider for a future helmet upgrade. While this feature sure sounds like a luxury, I’m it would be well worth the convenience.

As I am learning, when you head out and go for a longer run in the countryside or down the lake a few kms you want a machine and gear you can trust. It wouldn’t be fun to be stuck a few kms of deep snow away from the cabin in -20 C temperatures with a little Saskatchewan windchill to with the walk.

Things I am learning about Snowmobiles – Part II

February 15, 2026 / galen / Life at the Cabin, Snowmobiling

With each time starting my snowmobile and each ride I learn a little more and get a little more experience. Now the idea of hitting the throttle is not quite so unknown and I am getting a better feel for how the machine handles in different snow conditions. I haven’t has the chance to ride in fresh powder or on groomed trails yet. Hopefully that will happen this winter still. We have had a terrible stretch of plus side temperatures which have melted a lot of snow and turned the remaining snow to hard packed and crusty. The forecast shows the weather turning to more central Saskatchewan mid-February weather so really hoping the snow in the forecast brings us a good foot of powder to play in.

But first, the dogs love to run loose out on the lake.

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I also like to take them for a run out here so they can burn off some energy before I go for a ride on the snowmobile. Then they can sit on the deck and watch.

Now, before starting, the pre-ride check list of all the important things. Gas, coolant, oil, and then ensure the skis and track are free from being iced in and stuck.

Oil
Coolant
Skis

Gas
Track

Electric vs pull start, we are only part way into the learning on this one. My used snowmobile was bought with electric start, but the owner had never installed a battery. So, it’s there, if I want to add the battery. Fortunately, the batteries from my SeaDoos, sitting on a shelf in winter, will do the job nicely. The pull start works just fine for me, a couple pulls and it starts. But the pull start is too hard of a pull for my wife, who has a shoulder with a habit of popping out. So, either I do the pull, or we put in a battery. I already have the battery, so may as well give that a try and see how much we appreciate the convenience.

Track Paddles come in various sizes. I have also heard them called lugs. I don’t have much to compare to but mine came with 2-1/2″ paddles. So far I haven’t found any snow to deep to get traction. That includes a ride today through some ditches with some very deeply gathered snow. In the summer, the ditches are about 3 feet below the level of the road. The snow is currently even with the road.

Coolant. Some sort of cooling method is obviously important for any engine that will be running for a extended period of time. My owners manual recommend pre-mixed with a ratio of coolant to water of either 60:40 or 50:50. Reading the manual, there is more to the engine cooling than just maintaining a coolant level. You also need some snow throwing on the track which in turn is used to cool the coolant. Get too hot and you can actually boil off the coolant.

My buddy, who has owned snowmobiles for many years and rides in the same geography as me, recommended a 144″ or 144″ track length. That’s what I started shopping for, but found they are quite hard to find. Many 163″ track lengths, but those are primarily designed for mountain riding. Not many mountains in site around here. The 155″ track length seemed pretty popular and some research identifies this length as a cross-over. Shorter is more maneuverable. Longer is better deep snow traction. The 155″ is right in-between.

Hand Grip Warmers seem like they will be a nice feature. All the days I have been at my cabin and gone riding so far this winter have been at coldest -10 C so the warmers have been in the low position. Not really cold enough to need them at all with a decent pair of ski gloves on my hands. Living in Saskatchewan, I anticipate there will be a day when I find these a great feature.

Hand Grip Warmers
Warmer Hi – Off – Low switch

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  • Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Goose Hunting
  • Hunting
  • Ice Fishing
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  • Snowmobiling
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