Spent last Saturday heading in directions I hadn't been in a few years. Started in Tilleda and took the loop towards town and back over to Lyndhurst. Got on the Mountain Bay and went over by Gresham and then over to Captains Cove. Had lunch at the Thirsty Whale (good food) and was surprised there was hardly anyone there. Had to backtrack from there as the trail only goes there and there's no option for looping. Got back to the mountain bay and headed E towards Thorton and then crossed Hwy 29. Was surprised when going by the Corner Bar it was not open. Also, was displeased the trail had changed and no longer went right behind it. Had to do road riding, which I hate and not great due to the new snow melting fast due to powerful Sun. Rumor also has it that Bar (despite good food) is no longer snowmobiler friendly either. So, guess I can cross it off of my stop list. Anyway, from there headed over to Leopolis for one more pit stop at the Old Ranch House. Not as entertaining as in the distant past, but cordial and plenty of snowmobile traffic. From there back to Tilleda. Unfortunately, there was no base left from the last meltdown. Plenty of snow, however. Just no base. Corn stubble and plowed fields were rough as all get out. Might've rattled some teeth loose. 90% of it had been groomed, though. Just not enough snow to pack it all in smooth. Hats off to the clubs for doing what they can. It's apparently snowing hard in Tilleda now as I typed this according to a local. Should be good another weekend and way better than last due to more snow and more time to groom.
