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We have recently completed a number of significant trail improvement projects, in no small part thanks to a handful of volunteers who faithfully show up to get things done. As the ground frost starts to move in we have trail markers and signage to put up, and some brushing and clearing of trails to do. We could really use your help – so that we can all be out riding when the snow is on the ground! Please contact us to be notified of upcoming events and activities.
Last season was particularly challenging with several wet and heavy snowfalls that brought down a lot of branches and trees on our trails. Huge thanks to the volunteers who put in hundreds of hours of work to get trails reopened each time, making for a great season. Helmets off to everyone who’s pitched in and given a hand!
We are always looking for new volunteers for the wide array of things that need to be done to provide great trails and club activities. Whether you have a few hours, or a day here and there, we really want to hear from you and know what you are able to contribute to make our club and our trails the best in Ontario.
If clearing trails or trail marking and signage isn’t your thing, there are lots of other opportunities to get involved and meet new people. Organizers, food preparation and staff for events such as our poker run are always welcome, or people to help manage other club affairs are needed too. Just let us know your skills or interests.
Volunteering for the club is a great way to meet like-minded people, make friends – and is also a fun way for high school students to get their volunteer hours.
For more information, please contact us. We look forward to meeting you!
Exciting news just in!
In cooperation with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) is celebrating Ontario’s mid‐winter Family Day Long Weekend by launching a
new 2013 Try Our Trails Permit.
Permits are available online at no cost and valid only from 12:01 AM Saturday, February 16 until 11:59 PM on Monday, February 18, 2013. So, if you’ve ever wanted to give our trails a try, or if you’ve got that old sled that needs to get dusted off and out for a run, this is the perfect time! Just a reminder – Police and Trail Patrol will still be out checking to make sure you have your free permit affixed to your snowmobile, and your license, insurance, registration are all in order
Here are the Quick Facts:
• New permit now available to test-drive OFSC trails
• Get your Try Our Trails Permit on line at no cost
• Permit valid for available OFSC trails on Ontario’s Family Day long weekend Feb. 16-18
• Print permit yourself from confirmation email you receive after registering online
• Permit must be affixed to your sled
Welcome to OFSC Trails and Enjoy Your Ride!
For more information, and to get your no-cost Try Our Trails Permit, click here!
West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association and Delta Global Logistics Inc. are pleased to bring you the 2013 Annual Charity Poker Run, in support of The Snowsuit Fund.
Come out and join us for a fun day of riding West Carleton trails, meeting new people, finishing off with dinner at the Kinburn community centre and some great prizes available to be won!
Date: Saturday February 2, 2013
Registration: 10:00 a.m.
Poker Run: 11:00 a.m.
Location (start and finish):
Kinburn Community Centre
3045 Kinburn Side Rd., Kinburn, ON.
There will be plenty of parking on site for those who wish to trailer to and from the event.
We will be serving dinner, and a cash bar is available.
Cost: $15.00 entry fee, plus $5.00 per hand
Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, as well as oldest and youngest riders.
Contact: Scott Hamilton, WestCarletonPokerRun@gmail.com
Proceeds will benefit the Snowsuit Fund
We’ll be collecting donations of new and gently used winterwear (snowsuits, hats, mitts, boots) of all sizes. Let’s help out a great cause and have fun on the trails!
Please visit this site or our West Carleton Snowmobile Association Inc. Poker Run Facebook group for updates or cancellations.
We also wish to thank our many sponsors, including:
Ted Kelly, Broker, RE/MAX Realty Solutions Ltd. Brokerage
Pivot Point Solutions Design and Communication
We are going into help our Pakenham Crew on the A trail between Almonte and Pakenham this Saturday. We are meeting at 9 AM outside Almonte on the end of Ramsey Concession 11A (as you come into Almonte on the March road, turn right at the traffic circle). A small few have been working very hard for 2 weeks now, trying to open up the trails and we really need your help! Help us get our groomer operators off chainsaw duty so they have more time to spend in the seat of the groomers!
Please contact Ted Kelly Phone (613) 623-3665 or by email at volunteer@wcstai.com for more information.
The snow is here, and many of our trails are open, but we still need volunteers to help clear some trails or help with events. Whether you have a few hours, or a day here and there to help out, we really want to hear from you!
If clearing trails or trail marking and signage isn’t your thing, there are lots of other opportunities to get involved and meet new people. Organizers or staff for events such as our poker run, or people to help manage other club affairs are needed too. Just let us know your skills or interests!
Volunteering for the club is a great way to meet like-minded people, make friends – and is also a fun way for high school students to get their volunteer hours!
For more information, please contact us. We look forward to meeting you!
The West Carleton snowmobile club holds monthly meetings at the Sports Bar in the W.E Johnson Arena in Carp. All members of the West Carleton club, volunteers and landowners are invited to attend. If you would like to find out more about what goes on behind the scenes, please join us.
2013 WCSTA Meeting Schedule
(all meetings held at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted)
Tuesday January 15/2013
Wednesday February 13/2013
Thursday March 14/2013
Monday April 8/2013
As many of you will already know, we lost our Pisten Bully groomer to a mechanical fire on New Years Eve. What is left of the groomer has been shipped to Barrie and we are trying to settle an insurance claim and secure a replacement groomer as quickly as possible. We have a new replacement on standby, but of course this cannot be shipped to us until insurance is settled.
Many thanks to Greg, who has had to deal with this unfortunate incident, and all of our groomer operators, who will be working hard to try to keep trails maintained until we have this crucial piece of equipment replaced. We ask you to be patient if the trails are not up to the standard we’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy recently. It is frustrating for all of us with the great snowfall we’ve been receiving!
For more information, and updates on the groomer and grooming, please visit Trail Talk in our forums.
We have a driver training course scheduled for December 8/2012 at the Kinburn community centre with space for up 25 students. You can pre-register students at greg@wcstai.com. Please email with names and phone numbers of applicants.
Here’s what you need to know to enroll:
- Student MUST be 12 yrs old on or before the day of the course.
- Students must present a valid form of identification at registration. (Birth Certificate
or Photo Health Card) - Cost is $40.00 per course per student (includes all required course material)
- Driver Training instructors are MTO certified, community based volunteers.
- Courses are in-class only (NO operation of a snowmobile during class).
- Course will be approximately 8 hours including registration, lunch and breaks. Bring your lunch,
snacks and water for the day, dress comfortably. Some instructors will provide a lunch at an additional, optional cost. - Graduates receive a Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator’s Licence.
Important Note: Persons age 16 years and over that hold a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence, including
classes G1, G2, M1 or M2, or a Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator’s Licence may operate a snowmobile on
available OFSC snowmobile trails.
Persons age 12-16 require a Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator’s Licence.
16 years of age or older and have a valid Ontario’s Drivers Licence? This information is for you–
Drivers 16 and over may operate a snowmobile on OFSC trails and Ontario Highways where legally permitted. They must hold a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence, including classes G1, G2, M1,or M2, or a Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator’s Licence. Anyone who has does not have a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence for whatever reason cannot operate a snowmobile on trails or on highways where legally permitted.
Adult Safety Driver Training Course.
Read the Motorized Snow Vehicles Act for more information on snowmobiling laws.
On Thursday November 8, 2012 at 7:30 pm the West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association will be holding our Annual General Meeting at the Sports Bar in the W.E Johnson Arena in Carp. The monthly board of directors agenda will also be included in this meeting. All members of the West Carleton club are invited to attend.
Trail preparation is well under way for the 2012-2013 season. Several small teams of our intrepid volunteers made big strides last weekend, completing opening of the trail near Pinto Valley Ranch, and clearing brush along the Carp Ridge and in the old Crazy Horse / Holland Hill areas. There’s still lots to do to get ready for this season though, so we encourage you to get in touch with Ted Kelly, our volunteer coordinator for 2012-2013. Last year was a good year for snowmobiling in West Carleton, considering the limited white stuff on the ground, and this would not have been possible without our volunteers. Please help make the trails in your area even better this year by offering upo a few hours of your time!
To find out more please get in touch here!
