Cost of grooming

snoway · Post by **snoway** » Fri Feb 15, 2013 8:14 pm

With the costs of grooming going up every year, I have a serious question that might sound ungrateful to some on here,...but here it goes....
and this question is directed at the 3 main groomers on here.
Do you find yourself regrooming trails that in fact don't really need it, especially midweek?

We all know that as grooming costs increase, ways to pay for it need to increase and ultimately get dropped down to the end users through reg. fees etc.

Honestly, I enjoy a few bumps on a trail....I get enough mindless smooth driving on the highways to get to the trails I love.

Am I nuts for bringing this up?...LOL

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:58 pm

It is easier to keep the trail smooth then it is to get it smooth when the moguls are bad.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:04 pm

[QUOTE=snoway]Do you find yourself regrooming trails that in fact don't really need it, especially midweek?
[/QUOTE]No...

[list][*]We don't get out every day midweek. [*]Every trail segment isn't groomed every day.[*]Some trail segments are groomed less than others.[/list]

Not to mention...

[list][*]More snowmobilers are riding midweek.[/list]

Grooming may include, but not be limited to the following...

[list][*]Trail Inspection[*]Trail Maintenance[*]Trail Brushing/Trimming[*]Trail Signing[/list]

We try to groom EVERY segment BEFORE/AFTER each weekend day for obvious reasons!

:sledder::sledder::sledder::sledder::sledder::sledder::sledder:

They get hammered long and hard! :redgrin:
And who doesn't like to break a virgin ribbon? :thebomb:

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:10 pm

[QUOTE=Johnnie]It is easier to keep the trail smooth then it is to get it smooth when the moguls are bad.[/QUOTE]I concur!! :thumbup: Moguls are bad!!! :thumbdown:
:tucker:[nO mOgULs]

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:56 pm

First time I heard anyone say the area trails were "too" smooth.

snoway · Post by **snoway** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 12:21 am

[QUOTE=Johnnie;18625]First time I heard anyone say the area trails were "too" smooth.[/QUOTE]

Sorry....YOU GUYS ARE JUST THAT GOOD!!!!!!!

:biggrin:

ghostrider · Post by **ghostrider** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 8:47 am

Have to give a :thumbup: to the groomer drivers! I have been riding the 100 for many years, and yesterday was the best i have seen it. Perfect trails especially when going to armstrong creek from wabeno! There were no moguls, icy corners, etc.:thumbup: Keep up the great job!

p.s. please leave an inch of loose snow on the trails. My sled keeps overheating!!!

CHOPPER 3 · Post by **CHOPPER 3** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:21 am

I'm with Jim , its a lot more work than most would think. Plenty of folks get nervous when pulling a trailer down the 4 lane , try pulling a 20' trailer down the miles of winding trails we have. point being , its a different type of stress while grooming . Its not the 8-12 mph relaxing joyride thought of by most . I enjoy the job , and am grateful to belong to a club that cares so much about our trail system :coolcat: Preventive Maintenance , is the best way to stay ahead of the game .

Nashotah7 · Post by **Nashotah7** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:44 am

Don't get me started on a sore subject with me.

You guys are model people that many could learn valuable skills from. Keep up the excellent job that you all do day in and day out! :cheers:

CRZ · Post by **CRZ** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 5:23 pm

oh ....and in order to get into supplamental pay we need to get hours, so it's a win win, great trails and more money to cover the clubs expenses

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