West Carleton Snowmobile Club RAP Tour 2014

West Carleton Snowmobile Club RAP Tour 2014

 

The Club has received lots of requests for coordinated rides, including longer tours. As a result we are in the planning stages for a group-coordinated ride on the premier snowmobile tour in Ontario – The RAP, or Ride Around Algonquin Park tour. It is approximately 690km tour, over 4 days.

Overview

Length

690 km 4 days of riding Approximately 6- 8 hours of riding each day.

Deposit

A $50 deposit non-refundable from each rider is expected prior to departure. Please provide to Scott Hamilton, Ted Kelly or Paul Asmis. Please make sure that you have received confirmation that spaces are available before booking your accommodations!

Dates – 02 Feb-05 Feb 2014

The trip has planned over the week to take advantage of lower hotel rates, the fact that all services are open (including repair gas etc), and that there will less traffic on the trails – especially on the West side of the park.

Planning Meeting – Tuesday Sept 17 2013

A planning meeting is scheduled for Tuesday Sept 17, 7 pm at “Love That Barr” in Pakenham.

Reservations

Room reservations are the responsibility of each rider, and detailed information on each booking is provided. Note that Spring Lake and the Bears Den need reservation confirmations by the end of September as they fill up quickly with long-range bookings. It is not too early to make bookings!! If riders know they are interested please start making bookings soon. The accommodations fill up very quickly for that time of the year. Cancellation is typically 7 days notice.

Schedule and Options

Riders can trailer to the departure point at Spectacle lake Lodge on Sunday or snowmobile from the West Carleton area. Spectacle Lake lodge is on the B Trail, west of Barry’s Bay, within a day’s ride of West Carleton. (Note this will extend trip and reservations for the Thursday return night at the spectacle Lake Lodge are rider’s responsibility.) There are excellent club trails around the Spectacle Lake Lodge, including a look out point. Riders arriving early on the Sunday can take advantage of the loops around the lodge. Also riders can elect to stay an extra night at the end of the tour to explore the local loops.

Parking

Spectacle Lake Lodge has ample parking for trailers and vehicles.

Schedule

Sunday

Arrive – Spectacle Lake Lodge

Sunday Riders Briefing – 1900 hrs in bar area.

Monday

Destination is Spring Lake Resort, Dwight Ontario

Distance – approx 160 km

Fuel / Stops – Whitney (everyone fuel – fuel limited after that), Kennisis Lake (100 km)

Stops – TBD – photo op at waterfall near Whitney Ontario

Tuesday

Destination is Collander Bay – Terrance Suites

Distance – approx 150 km

Fuel – Sand Lake – VERIFY

Stops – TBD

Wednesday

Destination is Deep River – Bears Den

Distance – 200km

Fuel – Mattawa (100 km) / Stonecliffe

Stops – Mattawa (only lunch stop)

Thursday

Destination – Spectacle Lake Lodge

Distance – 180 km Fuel Pembroke / Round Lake / Barry’s Bay

Stops – TBD

Accommodation Information

1st Night – Sunday Feb 2

Spectacle Lake Lodge
17-B Spectacle lake Road, South Algonquin
K0J 1B0613-756-2324

www.spectaclelakelodge.com

Rates

The lodge offers a Snowmobile Package (includes accommodation, 3 course dinner and hot breakfast) @ $120.00 per person plus 13% HST and 15% Gratuity. If you do not want the dinner and breakfast it would be regular rate per our website. (4 cottages are booked. They will hold 12 riders – each with a bed. Those wanting to pay regular rate will be accommodated in one or two cabins to facilitate cost breakdown. )

2nd Night Monday Feb 3

Spring Lake Resort
Dwight 2893 Ontario 60, ON
1 877-635-9995

Springlakeresort.net

Rates

“A room with two beds, a queen and a twin bed or one bed, a king size bed is $89.00 plus tax based on occupancy of 2 people. We have 4 rooms with king size bed and 10 rooms with a queen and a twin, total of 14 rooms. A suite with 3 queen size beds, you have 2 queen size beds in the bedroom and one queen size bed in the first room along with 4 pcs washroom, etc… is $120.00 per night plus tax. We have 3 suites in total. All our rooms are freshly renovated with brand new mattresses, carpets, etc. have a microwave, a coffee maker, and a compact fridge. They all are lake view and lakefront.”

Each person can call and make their own arrangements for the stay either in rooms or suites as they like and providing their own credit card to reserve, just please ask them to say that they are members of West Carleton Snowmobile club.

Note : Book by end of September

3rd Night – Tuesday Feb 4

Terrace Suites
2363 Highway 94 (Callander Bay Drive) Callander (North Bay), ON P0H 1H0
705-752-5552
reservations@terracesuites.com

www.terracesuites.com

Rates

  • Signature suite is $126 per night (we have 8 suites, they have 1King and 1Queen)
  • Honeymoon Suite is $119 per night (we have 8 suites, They have 1 Queen)
  • Standard Room is $99 (we have 2 suites, they have 1 Queen)
  • Family Suite is $130 per night (we have 2 suites, they have 3 Doubles or 3 Queens)
  • For details on our suite amenities please go to our website
  • You can block off Rooms and they can call in individually to book their rooms.
  • A month before the date if there are still unclaimed rooms I will put them back up for sale.
  • As of right now we do have availability for Feb 4th.

4th Night – Wednesday Feb 5

Bears Den Lounge and Motel Restaurant
33177 17 Hwy, Deep River, ON K0J 1P0
(613) 584-9795

Rates

  • Single Room Queen Bed – $70 plus tax Double Room –twin beds – $94 plus tax
  • Need confirmation in Sept of numbers
  • Book under Paul Asmis – West Carleton Snowmobile Club
  • Each rider is responsible for reserving his or her own accommodations. Please call the listed accommodations and quote the reservation information provided for each stop.

Additional Details

Food

Dinner and breakfast is available at each accommodation stop (each rider responsible for food). Group will stop on the trail for lunch.

Fuel

The group will stop for fuel approximately halfway through each day. In some areas of the tour around the park fuel stops are limited and are approximately 100km apart. Fuel is available at Spectacle Lake Lodge prior to departure.

Chase Vehicle

Chase vehicle is being organized and a non-refundable deposit will cover the cost of the chase vehicle for each rider. The chase vehicle, which will be a pick up truck with a 20ft trailer, will follow the group. It will proceed to the next nights stop, and can be contacted in case of break down. It will also be able to carry spare fuel, oil, parts, and limited amount of luggage. The fuel for the chase vehicle will be paid for from the non-refundable deposit.

Safety and Group Riding

Depending on the numbers providing the deposit, riders will be put into groups of 4-6 riders. Groups will be assigned on the Sunday evening meeting based on desired speed of travel – each group will stay together. The larger tour group will meet at lunch and at the accommodations at the end of the day.

Communications

Each rider will be asked to provide a cell number. A tour text group will be created so riders can text messages, and communicate with chase vehicle.

Sled maintenance

The group will assist each other but everyone is expected to have the basic maintenance completed on their machines prior to departing on the tour.

Registration

To register for the tour please download and complete the registration form.

Registration is confirmed once a tour coordinator listed below receives the deposit.

Please contact any of the coordinators for details.

Information

Ted Kelly
ted-kelly@sympatico.ca
613-296-5294
Scott Hamilton
Shamilton@delta-gl.com
613-852-7271
Paul Asmis
pasmis@mac.com
cell 613-297-9818

Annual General Meeting – May 13, 2013

Annual General Meeting – May 13, 2013


The West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association Annual General Meeting will be held in the spring this year, on Monday May 13th, 8pm, at the Sports Bar in W. Erskine Johnson Arena, Carp.

There are a number of major OFSC initiatives underway which will directly impact snowmobilers and snowmobiling in Ontario. It will be important to have our 2013-2014 board and executive in place to allow us to respond to these changes. Additionally, holding the AGM in the spring will allow us to better position our own club to get new projects and event planning underway earlier for next season.

We strongly encourage all current permit holders to attend and participate in the election of directors and officers for next season. Also, we are looking for people who would be willing to take a more active role as directors, or in other non-executive volunteer positions. Please join us!

Club Meeting Monday April 8th

Club Meeting Monday April 8th

The West Carleton snowmobile club holds seasonal 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 Monday April 8th at 7:30pm!

This is our last regularly scheduled meeting of the season. Spring and Summer meeting dates, and Annual General Meeting to be determined.

Club Meeting Tonight

Club Meeting Tonight

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 tonight at 7:30pm!

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

Poker Run – New Date. New Location!

Poker Run - New Date. New Location!

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.

The weather did not cooperate with our original date, but we’re counting on better luck this time! The added bonus is that by rescheduling to Ontario’s Family Day Weekend, riders can take advantage of the OFSC “Try our Trails at No Charge” weekend!

Come out and join us for a fun day of riding West Carleton trails, meeting new people, finishing off with dinner at the Constance Bay Legion and some great prizes available to be won!

Date: Saturday February 16, 2013

Registration: 10:00 a.m. 

Poker Run: 11:00 a.m.

Location (start and finish): Constance Bay Legion, 377 Allbirch Rd., Constance Bay, 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: $20.00 entry fee (one poker hand), additional hands $5.00 each

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 wish to thank our many sponsors, including:

Delta Global Logistics Inc.

Black’s Corners Motorsports

George’s Marine and Sports

Carleton Place Marine

Seller’s Choice Ottawa Valley Realty, Ted Kelly

Pivot Point Solutions Design and Communication

Eli El-Chantiry, Councilor Ward 5

JR’s Restaurant

Nichol’s Ultramar Gas Bar

Ottawa Senators

The Point Dining Lounge

The Pond Boy

The Prior Sports Bar

West Carleton EMC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poker Run to be Rescheduled

Poker Run to be Rescheduled

Due to lack of snow, icy conditions and open water, the Poker Run has had to be rescheduled. We apologize for the inconvenience – please stay tuned and we will post you with updates once a new date has been determined.

Everyone join in and do the snow dance so that we can get our trails back into shape!

Try Our Trails Permit – It’s Free!

Try Our Trails Permit - It's Free!

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!

Poker Run – February 2nd

Poker Run - February 2nd

West Carleton Poker Run in support of The Snowsuit Fund

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:

Delta Global Logistics Inc.

Black’s Corners Motorsports

George’s Marine and Sports

Carleton Place Marine

Ted Kelly, Broker, RE/MAX Realty Solutions Ltd. Brokerage

Pivot Point Solutions Design and Communication

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Work party on Saturday!

Work party on Saturday!

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.