$45 is too much

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gscheck

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I,m from southern Wi and usually make one trip up north every year. Sometimes northern Wi and sometimes the UP.I love the UP but sometimes we are only there for 2-3 days.If I made several trips a year there it would be worth it.How about a single day or week pass.Sorry but this year no UP for me.
 
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polarisrider1

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gscheck said:
I,m from southern Wi and usually make one trip up north every year. Sometimes northern Wi and sometimes the UP.I love the UP but sometimes we are only there for 2-3 days.If I made several trips a year there it would be worth it.How about a single day or week pass.Sorry but this year no UP for me.
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Your kidding right?
 
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gscheck

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$45 to cross the border? Eagle river,Lando,Germain will get my business this year.There is usually 5 to 10 other guys I bring up. That starts to add up.
 
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Polarice

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We don't want you in the UP if $45 is too much for you. Go out west, it's a lot cheaper.
 
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coldbear

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Anyone believe that gscheck means that? Best money sez that 2nd place Wisconsin won't get any snow this year and the U.P. will get hammered l! They all get mad at the DNR but what to do? Ride the rocks of Wisconsin or enjoy 70 MPH trails in God's Country?Nuff said tonight.
 
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rakins800

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My only question for you is.....Do you help brush in the fall, help with signage? Are you a member of a club? Are you a member of MSA? Do you do ANYTHING to help this sport??? Or, do you just buy your sticker and think everything should fall in place? $45 is truly a drop in the bucket compared to the amount of time and money it truly takes to make this happen. Stay in Wisconsin..........
 
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cuzzinolaf

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I think increasing the fee for a trail pass to almost double in two years is a bit much but still paid it. I wonder which state has the most expensive trail pass in the US.
 
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polarisrider1

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rakins800 said:
Oh, and FYI.....a 5 day pass in South Dakota is $40. Michigan's $45 for a season is a steal......
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Thank you! An out of state Ricky Racer can do $20 plus in damages spinning his studded track accross one paved street. Yet he does it at all paved streets. $45 is a deal. compare it to a $12,000 sled, a gallon of premium sled oil, one night of dinner at Mc Donalds for two, the cost of one spare belt or the cost of a case of Lenies original that gets drank on the way up. It is a value that you don't value. Best to stay home and ride dirt.
 
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gscheck

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I think $45 for a season is a steal! I'm just saying not for a day or two.Didn't mean to piss any body off!
 
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polarisrider1

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cuzzinolaf said:
I think increasing the fee for a trail pass to almost double in two years is a bit much but still paid it. I wonder which state has the most expensive trail pass in the US.
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Keith, does it matter? It is a pay to play setup. Michigan does fantastic with the trails considering the volume of traffic it has. Weekend passes for $20 would be an idea. But would that include friday night to go along with Sat. and Sun.? most violators would be on Friday night. I know that crying here on JDee will get you nowhere on trail permit prices.
 
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rakins800

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Well, then, I understand your point. If you cant stay for a week or more it does seem expensive........why not backpack around the western half of the U.P. to get your moneys worth? Just a thought.
 
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polarisrider1

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gscheck said:
I think $45 for a season is a steal! I'm just saying not for a day or two.Didn't mean to piss any body off!
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Always a hot topic here. I have a concern on were to put my Michigan, Ontario, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana trail stickers on my sled and not be in violation in one state or the other. My Darn sled looks like luggage that has traveled the world. Now the instructions states not to put a new sticker (trail permit) over the previous years permits.
 
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scottiking

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$45 is alot of money but I wonder how much it costs per mile just to run the groomer!
It costs me $200 in gas in my truck just to drive there so I don't let the $45 bug me!
Also I use very little of the trail system!

Everything costs alot these days, so it all depends how much you love to ride in a certain area!
Gas and oil bug me way more than the trail pass!
I go to Applebee's with my girl and have a couple sandwiches and 2 soda's and its $50 after the tip!
Ya just got to pick where ya spend your fun money I guess!
ANd thats all I have to say about that "gump style"

Scottiking OUT
 
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440_chazz

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We don't even have any snow down here and you're complaining about 45 bucks to ride on white snow? Really? It all comes out in the wash. At least its not Canada in midseason. 250 bucks. $$$$$$$$$$$. You could probably find Jesse and bum a ride with him down to Colorado.
 
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