Did you know that the same folks who forecast the economy also predict the weather? No wonder we can’t count on anything…

To date, Old Man Winter hasn’t cooperated in the Great Lakes region of North America. Regardless, I’ve managed to find some great trail riding and have racked up just over 3,000 kilometres in place like Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean, The Northern Corridor, Abitibi-Temiskaming and the Kirkland Lake area.

In my recent travels, I notice that the snow line in Ontario is moving inexorably southwards and from what I can see from the highway, the trails look good in the North Bay area and the Almaguin Highlands. Also the RAP (Ride Around the Park) Tour is open and and doable. And don’t forget to visit Luc in Dubreuilville!

There’s also good riding in the Ottawa Valley and into Eastern Ontario. Their trails are hard and a bit icy now, but some snow in the forecast for the next couple of days should put them back in top shape real quick – and that’s where I’m headed next week!

The big question is: where’s the lake effect snow? Those Great Lakes are just sitting there open, relatively warm and laden with moisture just asking to be turned into snow, but so far it’s a no show. It’s just not possible that Central Ontario’s traditional snowbelt regions can go much longer without a major dump, so bring it on! Meanwhile, there’s great Ontario trail riding to be had – you’ve just got to trailer to it!