Gordon Servant
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Mar 19
19 March 2023 Trails Update
Well, that’s another season gone by. Our trails, if you haven’t seen, are now closed. Thank you to our landowners, our permit buyers, and the volunteers who went above and beyond in supporting our trail network in this trying year. We look forward to seeing you on the trails again next season. Always refer to …
Mar 08
BEAST Trails Report – 08 Mar 2023
It has been a challenging year for our volunteers. The big storms of the past year have caused most of our forested trails to be inspected and brushed at least 3 or 4 times before we even turned a wheel on the groomers. Early snows were nice to see but when it rained and melted …
Jan 28
Trail Update – 28 Jan 2023
The volunteers of the Beautiful Eastern Association of Snowmobile Trails hard at work for you! Approximately 10 years ago, the 312 was rerouted along the 9th line of Beckwith from the Village of Ashton to Campbells Side Road due to loss of access to private property. The approximate 3km reroute routinely was problematic due to …
Jan 06
Trails Update – 06 Jan 2023
Trails Update – 06 Jan 2023 Hello folks, Well, I don’t want to be a downer but Mother Nature has sure given us cause for concern. As I write this update we are into the 7th day of a weeklong warm up with more unsettled weather to come. Our hope was that you were able …
Jan 01
BEAST General Meeting Notice
Our next meeting is Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. at Brent Phifer’s, 2021 9th line of Beckwith. Start time will be 7:30pm. Please email info@thebeast.ca if any questions.
Dec 30
Thursday Dec 29, 2022 – Trails Availability Update
Although we were able to open some trails on Tuesday, mainly the OVRT(A311E), and TCT, the weather is quite mild today and the forecast is for this mild weather to continue for the next few days, even overnight the temps will be above 0C. Any precipitation over the next few days will likely be rain. …
Dec 27
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022 – Trails Availability Update
In consultation with our neighboring club West Carleton, there has been a decision to turn the OVRT A311E trail to Yellow “Limited Availability” starting this afternoon at 1pm. Please refer the OFSC ITG at ofsc.evtrails.com/# or the use ITG App, to monitor when the trail will turn from red to yellow. The trail has been …
Dec 16
Don’t Jump The Gun – What It Takes for Trails to be Ready
With the snowfall in the forecast, we know everyone it itching to get the sleds out. BUT, please follow the ITG(Interactive Trail Guide) at ofsc.on.ca or use the App for trail status. Never go if the ITG is showing RED. Riding closed trails is trespassing, please respect the land, the landowners, and the volunteers. https://ofsc.evtrails.com/# …
Dec 06
BEAST News Update – 5 Dec 2022
Please click the following link to view the latest BEAST News Update. BEAST News Update – 5 Dec 2022
Dec 06
BEAST General Meeting – Thurs Dec 8th – 7:30pm
BEAST General Meeting Notice! Our next meeting is Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. at Brent Phifer’s, 2021 9th line of Beckwith. Start time will be 7:30pm. Please email info@thebeast.ca if any questions.