04/13/2026
Warning.. this is a long one! Please read to the end as we have a favour to ask 😎.
Well folks… that’s all she wrote. Our trails have now been marked as unavailable (closed/red) for the 2025-2026 season, and reflected as such on the ITG. And what a season it was!
We kicked things off on December 9th with our first open trail, and rode right through until today, April 13th. That’s over 4 months of incredible riding, and without a doubt one of the best seasons we’ve seen in recent history!
This winter threw everything at us. Historic snowfall in December that even Cochrane locals haven’t seen in their lifetime, followed by storm after storm right into April. Our operators were constantly battling the elements, re-establishing trails, fixing breakdowns, and putting in long hours to keep our trail system in top shape. And they delivered!
Our two groomers logged a combined 𝟏𝟕𝟎𝟒 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 this season. At an average grooming speed of 12 km/h, that means we 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐤𝐦𝐬! To put that into perspective… that’s like driving from Cochrane to the bottom of Panama and back, and then all the way to Anchorage, Alaska 😆. Let that sink in.
Now, we know what many of you are thinking… “𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐧𝐨𝐰!” And you’re right — the first few photos here show exactly what conditions look like today. We still have a TON of snow in the bush. But creeks are starting to run, open areas are melting quickly, and with double digit highs this week and more rain, conditions will deteriorate fast. Snowpacks will collapse in a matter of days, and for the safety of all riders, it’s time to call it a season.
A season like this doesn’t happen without an incredible team behind the scenes. First off, a huge thank you to our club executive and members who go above and beyond year after year to make this all possible.
To our 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, you guys are the best! Long days, late nights, breakdowns, brutal weather… and no matter what, you always show up. We can’t thank you enough.
To our 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬, both local and those who travel up to lend a hand, you are what makes this club special. From signage and trail setup, to flooding, wood delivery, and filling in on grooming shifts, you’ve been going non-stop since December!
To our 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬, thank you for trusting us and continuing to allow access to your land. Without you, there is no trail system!
And to our 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬, your continued support year after year plays a massive role in keeping this operation running. We truly appreciate it.
To all the sledders who came from near and far, thank you for choosing Polar Bear Riders and the Northern Corridor du Nord as your destination. We hope you experienced what we strive to deliver every season - 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝'𝐬 #𝟏 𝐬𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬!
The work doesn’t stop here. Over the coming weeks we’ll be in full take-down mode, followed by off-season planning to do it all over again next winter. We’re already counting down the days until next season!
𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮 👇
If you rode our trails this season, drop your 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 in the comments. Let’s see what this season looked like through your lens!
Thank you again to everyone who played a part in making this season unforgettable.
Have a great summer — we’ll see you back on the trails next season!
— Jesse (on behalf of the entire Polar Bear Riders Executive)
The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs - OFSC
Always refer to the OFSC Interactive Trail Guide for up to date trail status at ofsc.evtrails.com
