Bathurst Trails

Here are a few comments left by our visitors.

Click here to add your comments

N.B. (01/28/2012)
Don...I appreciate all this information. I understand your trails and trail system but your web site is the best in the whole NB and the only one I can get any real information. I knew I should be asking someone else but hey you knew and helped me out.

N.B. (01/27/2012)

I know a lot of people say this to you - but I'm going to add to it as well - you do an amazing job, Don, and I don't want to even imagine snowmobiling without all of your updates and news.

Moncton (01/27/2012)
Hey Don you do a great job with the web page you dont know how many people check this out every day and use it to plan there trips. THANKS ALOT

PEI (01/26/2012)
Thanks a lot for keeping us Islanders up to date with the site, I check it everyday. Have a great day

The Cape (01/26/2012)
last Saturday. Trails were awesome. We came from Cape Breton & mainland NS to enjoy it. Great job on the updates for people like us that rely on them as we live far away. Keep up the good work.

PEI (01/23/2012)
ENJOYED 3 DAYS OF GREAT TRAVELING (WED-THURS-FRI) WITH ALL TRAILS BEING VERY GOOD. WE WERE WELCOMED WITH A NICE GREETING AT ALL LODGES .... PLEASURE SPEAKING WITH YOU DON ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BEFORE THE DINNER , YOUR INFO ON THE GROOMING OPERATIONS IS VERY INFORMATIVE. WE WILL VISIT AGAIN IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE.

Hampton (01/22/2012)
the trails were unbelievable Saturday - pretty much as good as it gets with 8inches or more of powder. Will send along another picture of us on trail from Serpentine to Mount Carleton. We were apprehensive leaving Southern NB with only 3 or 4 inches on the ground, and amazed to find the conditions excellent!

Moncton (01/22/2012)
My wife and I were up from Moncton today. Trails were in good shape for the amount of traffic they saw this weekend. We left from the clubhouse and went up to Governors lodge. Stopped in at rogers lake for a break. It was our first time up that way. I am sure we will be back. You and the club are doing an excellent job, keep up the good work.

N.B. (01/22/2012)
Started at Rogers Lake with a warm welcome, great hospitality. Hit the trail to Governers lodge, lodge was unbelievable! Good food, good people good times forsure. Hit the trail to Island lake again great hospitality, good music and maybe the best spagetti Ive had. Hit the trail back to home base Rogers lake. 150 miles great trails good people and host that made you feel like you were family. One heck of a day! Thanks for a great day!

N.B. (01/16/2012)
Trails were great over the weekend.Need another 15cm specially form the Host to the lodge. Don, your people are doing a super job.Keep up the great work.

Lake Charlotte NS (01/15/2012)
You’re doing a great job keeping us out of Towner’s posted on trail conditions & we ran 400 mi this past weekend on awesome trails 95% of the journey. My question is: the map you have for the groomer tracking, is there a program out (to purchase) that I could get to download to my gps, I think it would be wonderful being able to tell at a glance what trail you are on & also be able to plot shortest routes?? I've been snowmobiling in NB for the past 20+ years & every time I am more impressed.

Caraquet (01/13/2012)
I appreciate when you post trail conditions. I come from caraquet and its fun to plan a trip twice a week to nepisiguit lodge.
Great job.

Moncton (01/13/2012)
Love your updates. Your a funny guy. The first thing I do everyday is look at your comments. As a rookie at snomobiling, (but still an old fart) I didn`t realize it took so much work just to get the trails ready. Congratulation to all of you. I`m looking out my window here in Moncton, and can`t believe I see SNOnWWWW !!!! I think we have about 10 cm.Maybe i`ll be able to go past my front lawn this time.LOL One again thanks

Fredericton (01/12/2012)
I check this site first everyday and every afternoon. Thank you so much for the updates! keep up the good work! There is no snow in Freddy can't wait to get up there!

Bathurst (01/12/2012)
Thanks again for your dedication to the site and keeping us informed.

N.B. (01/11/2012)

Trails were great considering all the traffic just unbeliavable the amount of sleds. the 504 was great, thanks Don

Nova Scotia (01/11/2012)

Don, thanks for the consistant info on your trails. We were up this past weekend and unloaded at doodles, the trails were excellent for the amount of snow you have.We are going up again this weekend and staying at the host, our first stop will be Nepisiquit Lodge. Thanks again. Mike

N.B. (01/11/2012)

Folks you're doing a great job with the snow you got. We all appreicate what your doing.

N.B. (01/11/2012)
Keep up the good work!!

Sackville NS (01/11/2012)

Thanks for all the updates. Best place to find info on the best trail system in the region. Keep up the good work. Ill be there soon I hope to hit the trail.

Moncton (01/10/2012)

Thanks so much for the hard work you did! We spent the last 2 days on the trails and they were awesome............too bad this stupid rain hit though - but we can only hope there won't be too much damage. Even though - i'm sure there'll be more of the white stuff.......again thanks so much

Bathurst (01/10/2012)

Keep up the good work.

Nova Scotia (01/10/2012)

Just like to say that you do an awesome job at keeping us out of province guys up to date on how the trails are.I check at least twice a day and you usually have new info if anything has changed.Anyways keep up the great work and cant wait to stop by the lodge this winter.

Dec 12, Monday, 9 PM Club #1 (12/12/2011)

Here are some vids from Brian on the Miramichi taken Friday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cyP9Okij-w&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=458VPB6IuWE&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88KhDal1FBo&feature=autoplay&list=UL458VPB6IuWE&lf=mfu_in_order&playnext=1

PEI (04/19/2011)
Thanks for all your effort with the site.

St John (04/18/2011)

Don: Thanks for all the time and effort you put into keeping the web site up to date, it sure helped when planning a trip. We left Holtville on Saturday, and did the loop over to Popple, Serpentine and back to the truck, 180 miles in total, just a few bare spots, but good for April 16th. I think that's it for the year.

Thanks again, Rick

Bathurst (04/18/2011)

I WENT OUT YESTERDAY SATURDAY APR 16 FOR LAST RUN LEFT NINEMILE UP TO REDPINE I JUST MADE THE LOOP AND BACK HOME TRAIL GOOD FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR I PUT MY SLED AWAY TODAY HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR. AGAIN THANKS TO YOU FOR ALL YOUR WORK AND A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO JOAN AND CHARLENE AT NEPISIGUIT LODGE CLUB # 1
BLAIR

Miramichi (04/17/2011)
thanks don for a well organized run on fri. dave and i had a very nice trip;should do it more often;hiden treasures are out there you just have to go get them. also thanks to mark and christen at governors for there services. Gary

Minto (04/16/2011)
Thanks to Don for organizing the run on Friday and for all the long hours he spends keeping the trails top notch. We had a great day. Thanks from the Minto crew

James, Oromocto (04/01/2011)
Good morning Don, just wanted to thank you and all your Crew for the most fantastic trails we've be on in a while, we were up for a week and the trails hospitably food and even the weather couldn't have been better please pass on a big thanks to all your crew cheers.

Minto, NB (04/01/2011)
A short note of thanks from the Minto crew. we spent the day on the trails Tuesday where we came across Don who was out for his first trip of the year as he has been ensuring the trails are in excellent condition for the rest of us, to whom we want to express our sincere appreciation. The trail system is absolutely superb and we had an awesome day. Thanks to all the people who supply us with gas, food and drink..we're so thankful you all are there. Looking forward to our next trip in our beautiful northern New Brunswick.

Bathurst (03/31/2011)
Thank you for all your good work keeping the trails and everything else working at Nepisiguit and to all your workers and volunteers for doing such a very good job. I have never seen the trails this good at this time of the year
Blair B

Dave: V.P. Nepisiguit Club (03/30/2011)
I had the pleasure of joining Bill Kenny and Don Kenny along with Eric D'Eon from Pubnico on Tuesday for a fabulous snowmobile run. We put on over 350 km and enjoyed some fantastic scenery which Don has posted on the web site. I just wanted everyone to know we met several sledders who complimented Don for his hard work on the web site and for keeping all the sledders up to date daily and early (usually 6:00am). I know Don really appreciated the positive feedback. The season is a long way from being over. Take advantage of the last three or four weeks we have left as it is the best time of year to sled.

Gary NB (03/30/2011)
Was up over the weekend again with a group of six and could not beleave the nice shape the trails were in ! put on over 800km in two days and not in bed early. FANTASTIC

Andrew, NS (03/30/2011)
In five years the trails were the best we’ve ever had. Tuesday was tabletop all the way around.

Lameque NB (03/28/2011)

Team Nepisiguit!

I just had to take a second to thank and congratulate your team for the amazing maintenance of your trails this weekend. Did over 600 KMs, over a day and a half, and your section of the NB trail system was system was simply top notch. A sure testament of the hard word from your entire team, from the organizers, operators, and even groomers I suspect.

Many thanks for the best weekend of snowmobiling this season!

Hunter River PEI (03/25/2011)
I would like to take this time to thank all the people involved in the best trail system around. To Joan,Charlene,and yes even the new guy kyle. A little extra thanks to Don for the 6 am updates.To the operators for hours of grooming and beyond.I have put on 4000 miles this year and all were burned,here in Northern New Brunswick. When people from Northern Ontario come to our park to play it says something about our trails, landscape,and hospitality.It is nice to see the money from trail passes,and suppers put back to into trails and our great Lodge. Again thank you, keep up the good work see ya next year,TRAIL COWBOYS ha ha..

Dan on the Miramichi (03/21/2011)

Just wanted to say Thanks we had a great trio and all the trails were in great shape, much appreciate the info and all the efforts of the teams up north keeping the trails

Bathurst (03/21/2011)
i was out today and i have to say the trailes were Beautiful put on 150 miles over 503 up ito sugar snack to Island Lake and back to nepisiguit then down 19 East Bathurst i would say 130 miles out of 150 the trails were the best i have ever seen them thanks for all the good work hope there is a few more weeks of this. Blair

Pubnico NS (03/11/2011)
Just a note to say we really enjoyed our 3 day stay and really liked your supper. See you next year!

Randal and Tim, from PEI (03/11/2011)
Thanks to all you guys for doing such a great job on the trails. It makes coming back something to look forward to. We were just up for a few days, and we had a great time, the rain held off long enough to get lots of miles on. Keep up the good work,

N B (03/08/2011)
I just wanted to express our appreciation for the great trails and the comments on the web site with respect to trail conditions. We did a trip with friends from Bathurst to Kedgwick, it was wonderfull. Never been so proud to live in Northern New Brunswick!!!!

Tim Roth: Ontario (02/26/2011)
Myself and 3 other sledders made the trek from Ontario to Edmundston for a week of cross province running. Wow, hats off to the hours of work to provide such great conditions. We did run into some sled problems, piston alley!! Roger Lake Lodge was incredible, many thanks to the assistance of all, Doodles, Edwin, Betty, Mr Tim Horton. The assistance was very much appreciated by all. We met so many great people on the tour, you should be very proud, it was very humbling to see the need to help by everyone we met. Hope to see you in Ontario enjoying the many great trails we have as well. Thankyou, the experience will never be forgotten

PEI (02/21/2011)
Two weeks ago I broke down on Monday afternoon and got towed in to
Rodgers Lake. After a bite to eat Doodles helped me load my sled on too
his truck and agrreed to drive me to Mirimachi, where he once again
helped me load my sled back on too my trailer. Many Thanks Doodles we
will be back.

Bridgewater, NS (02/16/2011)

Thanks again for the hospitality and thank the Groomer guys again for the great job they have done.Trails were the best throughout the Province that we have been on in Years.We have always had good luck in your area but sometimes hit and miss further North.This time all were great.

N.B. (02/16/2011)
This past weekend in Bathurst was awesome, i never seen trails like this before, it was my first trip up that way and it wont be my last, and a thank-you to the Rodgers lake owner and local riders for your hospitality , I will be back.

New Brunswick (02/08/2011)
on the trails this weekend --awsome!! hats off to the groomer guys- great job - trails are better than I have ever seen anywhere.

Nova Scotia (01/27/2011)

Thanks for all the help over the years. Great posts on your conditions.

Riverview, NB (01/24/2011)
Just got back home to Riverview,wanted to say Thanks for the great trails. Yesterday was great even with all the snow.Today was excellent with little traffic on the trail. Piston alley was like the trans canada. Oh ya my buddy Eric would like to say Thanks to the groomer operator at Rogers lake for giving him a a drive in it.Will be back soon. Glen

Scothorns, Nova Scotia (01/24/2011)
Just a great big thank you!! for the quick repair to the waterhole just viewed the photos today, next time I sled in bathurst I'll check it out. HATs OFF to DON & the CREW!!!

N B (01/17/2011)
We thank Don & his volunteers for fixing the washout at Muddy Brook. We know you had many challenges with all the rain and high water. However you have been persistent and got the job done. Once again Thanks to all who made this possible See you at the Lodge.

Peter from Bathurst (01/17/2011)
Just want to say awsome job done fixing the washout going to doodles was there saturday and wathched don and the other driver sorry dont know his name work all morrning without stopping to open the trail i think these guys deserve alot of credit for the job that they are doing great job guys thanks for all your hard work so we can enjoy ourselves on our great trails.

From Nine Mile Cluster (01/16/2011)
Thanks to the 2 groomers and their operators and all the other volunteers who went out on Sat. am and worked to fix the last washout on Mine Mile West Rd. Fabulous job guys!

Long: Bathurst (01/16/2011)
Thanks for a great job on the trails guys! Myself, and a few buddies, put on 280 kms yesterday and everything was in great shape! Appreciate the hard work and long hours, put in by everybody involved!

Donna Bathurst (01/14/2011)
Really good to hear that 2 of the washouts on Nine Mile West Trail have been repaired and we are looking forward to when the third one at Muddy Brook gets repaired to make it easier for us to get into our camp road. Thanks for the great job that you guys are doing and all the time that you are putting into our trail system.

V.P Club #71 NB (01/14/2011)
I read your comment on the sledder who had no name, but who had lots to complain about on Sunday morning.Your club should be proud of the work that they have done over the last two weeks to get the trails up and running ,with little snow and mild weather,I was up there on the weekend and enjoyed the riding.We had one person in our group that was also wondering why the drags were not out, but after educating him in the science of grooming he understood that their don't work like snow ploughs and travel at 40 mph and can do the whole system while we are sleeping in the hotel. You are also doing a fantastic job on the trail updates. So in closing try not to let the 1% of people who don't appreciate what your club is doing to get you down.

NS (01/14/2011)
You guys do a great job. Regards

Alice NB (01/14/2011)
You guys are doing a great job. Keep it up.

Wally NB (01/14/2011)
Sounds like a lot of work thank you guys for all your effort and time for these trails , can't wait

Todd NB (01/14/2011)
Would first of all like to say Thanks for all the info. you provide daily on the web site concerning the trails, conditions etc...even though I may not get a chance to use your trails as much as I would like to...still find it interesting to read the posts....

NB (01/14/2011)

My hat goes off to all of you. Site is very useful.. Thank you very much.

NB Paul (01/14/2011)

Well, as I’ve told you in the past, the first thing I do in the morning is check your website religiously, as there is no doubt you folks are certainly #1 not only in a Club number, but also in being able to keep snowmobilers informed in “real time”. Someone just commented to me today, that you should be working (under salary) for the Federation. These are certainly hectic times all around the province, and probably more so for those Clubs such as yourselves, who have an abundance of snow to work with. Of course this is a double edged sword, as all the traffic from elsewhere, will be flocking to your area, which in turn increases your workload for sure.

Keep up the good work… it certainly is appreciated by those of us who know what it takes to lay down that white pavement.

New Brunswick (01/14/2011)

Read your up-dates every day and am amazed at what these groomer operators can my. My hat off to you guys for doing a fabulous job and keep up the good work

Cape Breton (01/14/2011)
My wife and I just checked into the "Host" after a 745 km drive.
A huge Thank-You to all you guys for all your work on the trails , its always awesome going on your trail system.Hope to see you along the trail . Happy New Year and thanks again.

Miramichi (12/02/2010)

Excellent site, I enjoy it daily / Bernie

Nova Scotia, Mahone Bay (12/02/2010)
Hi all, We were up this weekend past putting in fire wood and starting the machines of course lol... We took a drive down to the lodge and WOW what an improvement....it looks realy good and the parking lot and road has been upgraded big-time, you can now see the Head-Pond from anywhere in the parking lot....A job well done by all that helped....Thanks goes out to all of you.

Bathurst (12/02/2010)

I would like to thank whoever went to Nepisiguit lodge and made such a beautiful parking lot. Now we have room to park our truck and trailer. At last we do not have to park on the road. nice job well done

Bathurst (04/23/2010)
Bit of a short season but great all the same, shout out to the establishments (Governors Wilderness Resort, Nepisiquit Sports Lodge, Serpentine, Island Lake Camps and Chaleur Club) for their great service. Many Thanks to Don Kenny and all the volunteers who make our groomed trails system one of the best in the world! Paul

Pubnico NS (04/12/2010)
Thank you so very much for all your good reports every morning on the Bathurst trails.Without you, we would never know if the trails were good. I know this season wasn't one of the best for the trail system but you people worked hard to get them groomed nice and flat. We deeply appreciate the devotion you show to the Bathurst Trails.Lord Willing we will be riding your beautiful trails next year. Again Many Thanks!!! Eric and Dianne

From NB (03/29/2010)
Trails were the best Friday that i`ve ever seen, fantastic going,

From Cape Breton (03/29/2010)

I would like to say thank-you for all the work that you and your members do on the trail system. Your guys trails are awesome. Your updates on the website are great for us guys from out of town as it keeps us in the loop as to the conditions.

I just spent 3 full days on the trails and the running was awesome. Hope that the rain holds off so we can get back up next weekend.

Thanks again for all you guys do !!!!! Basil

From Bathurst (03/29/2010)
To Don And Joan and to all with Nepisiguit Lodge #1. I want to say thank you all for a very very good season and hope to see you all in 2011 best of luck to all. Blair

Rexton (03/22/2010)
We had a good two days sledding and hope to be back again before the snow goes.

Bathurst (03/22/2010)
Out for a run today trails still near perfect hope to see you all next weekand thanks to all

Saint John (03/22/2010)
u r doing awesome job keep up the great work,,,,,,,we do appericate it,,,,,,cheers

Moncton (03/11/2010)
heading towards lodge have a great day and you r doing awesome job keep up the great work,,,,,,,we do appericate it

Moncton (03/09/2010)
Your website rocks as does your trail system. Love getting up at least a couple times a season. Please keep up the good work it is very appreciated

PEI (03/09/2010)
We just had the best 2 days riding ever. Great trails, great logging roads, Great Hospitality at Host and all the Lodges and Cabins. Can't Thank you enough.

PEI (03/09/2010)
Thanks as always for the trail reports. You put a lot of effort into it and do a great job!!

N S (02/26/2010)
Hope to make another trip up in early March if possible. Great trails

Moncton (02/26/2010)
Up on the trails last couple of days, awsome job guys THANKS WELL DONE

Nova Scotia (02/23/2010)
Thanks for all the work you guys do. That is why I join the club every year...

From Serpentine (02/23/2010)
thank you very much Nipisiquit Lodge for opening up the trail 23 from the warming shack to the mount carelton trail

Moncton (02/23/2010)
let me say you guys are all doing a great job with keeping the trail system in tip top shape and all the notices and updates are fabulous!! Thank you!!

From Nova Scotia (02/07/2010)

We had an opportunity this week to come and enjoy your trail system again. It was amazing how little snow there was around Bathurst. But at the same time, even that trail was great. Thanks to operators like Leo, who we talked to for a bit on the railway bed from Nepisiguit. Thanks to all you guys for some amazing snowmobiling. Oh, and thanks for all the updates Don. Without you we would be planning in the dark.

From Bathurst (02/07/2010)
Yesterday was a perfect day nice people good food perefect trails Thank You

Bathurst (01/23/2010)
I just wanted everyone to know what a fabulous job you and your operators did on the trail fom the Atlantic Host to Nepisiguit. It is in good condition and actually better than some seasons in the past. Anyone wanting to stay at the hotels can now be assured of full access to the system right from the hotel!! Great job guys!!

New Brunswick (01/22/2010)
We were up there Tuesday for a snowmobile trip and I would like to give a 2 thumbs up for the people that groom the trails, excellent job guys. trails were in A1 conition.

Lameque NB (01/18/2010)
just got back off of your trails and i want to tell you that you have the best trails. nice job at nepisiguit!!! your trails are always nice at Nepisiguit. thanks again from the lameque guys! Serge

Bathurst (01/18/2010)
just wanted to tell you the run I went for today just to rogers lake and around the California loop was the best one in a long time. traill was perfect. thanks to your hard work. blair

Thanks from Charles: Mahone Bay NS (01/12/2010)
Hi all, I was up sledding with friends on Jan 9, and 10th..The trails were pretty good with some branches hear and there, but thanks to Jim Gillis, Gus Lavigne, Stan Beaton,and many more that helped with the miles of down trees and blocked trails we had a good weekend. I was talking to Jim and he told me of the work he and others had put in all week...My hat goes off to these people,as they work hard in retirement, (volunteering) their time and labour...I would just like to say THANKS and that it realy doesnt go unnoticed...and all the Volunteers deserve a big Thank-You for a job well done. Hope to see you all soon on the trails as well. Thanks Again from Charles, Mahone Bay N.S

Thomas New Brunswick (01/12/2010)
I would like to thank the boys from Paquetville and Caraquet for opening up trail 23 to Serpentine this past weekend. Thank you again and see you soon.

New Brunswick (01/10/2010)
It my first time ever going to your trails and they were awesome. Nice work to you and all the people cleaning the trails. See you again soon.

Bathurst (01/10/2010)
Keep up the great work.

PEI (01/10/2010)
I was just looking at all the work you are doing. I have never seen such a great group of people volunteering your time. We can't wait to go way and hit the trails.

Nova Scotia (01/10/2010)
Thanks for the updates and I look forward to sledding up there in the new year. Keep up the great work there.

PEI (01/10/2010)
Good luck and really appreciate the work u do for us over there

Nova Scotia (01/10/2010)
I'm happy to say that I live in N.S but always come your way to go sledding so keep up all the good work

Nova Scotia (12/26/2009)
It's a 5 hour drive for us just to get to Bathurst but I wouldn't miss it for anything.

Nova Scotia (12/26/2009)
I'm from NS and we travel to go snowmobiling your way each year. I would like to extend our gratitude as without your tiredless efforts we would not be able to enjoy it as much as we do. Hope you have a great year.

Nova Scotia (12/26/2009)
I look forward to sledding up there in the new year.

Amherst NS (12/26/2009)
You do an amazing job with this site. Keep up the great work and I cant wait to make my annual trip to the Bathurst area for the best snowmobiling period.

Moncton (12/26/2009)
As usual great job on keeping the web site in top order.

Felderhofs Nova Scotia (12/25/2009)
Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas from Sunny West Africa! I'm missing the Snow over here! Looking forward to getting back to Nova Scotia in January then up to Bathurst Jan 19th for 5 great days of sledding!!!

Club #1 Red Pine Shelter (12/11/2009)

The new shelter is in place at Red Pine Knoll and we will ackowledge all who contributed with a sign as soon as all the dust settles.

The shelter was destroyed by fire Dec 10th and we are happy to inform you that it was built in five days and transported to its location on Dec 20th. We can't thank those enough who made cash donations mailed to Nepisiguit Sports Lodge Inc. P.O. Box 35, Bathurst, NB, E2A 3Z1.

Bathurst (10/18/2009)
Thank You For All The Info Don See You On The Trails

Bathurst (10/13/2009)
Thanks for all the recent updates - the fever has begun.

Moncton (10/13/2009)
You do a very good job at keeping every body up to date on everything
that is going on. We really appreciate it and a lot of other people do to.

Nova Scotia (05/27/2009)

Just wanted to thank you so much for all the information you post every day on the Nepisiquit site. We really enjoy all your good information regarding the groomed trails. If it wasn't for you we wouldn't know when to come to snowmobile. It's your info that makes us plan our trips to Bathurst.

Our good friends were so impressed with the good trails they had when they came in February.

We are so impressed with how devoted you are to Nepisiquit trails. Being a volunteer isn't always easy as you know but I can tell you that you are appreciated more than you know.

Again thanks for all your effort to make snowmobiling a delight to all of us.

Nova Scotia (04/30/2009)
Once again thanks for all your help ,snowmobiling in N.B would not be the same without your dedication and hard work .

New Brunswick (04/30/2009)
Really like this site great job and great trail reports every morning thanks for everything

From Moncton (04/30/2009)
Another great year! Thanks to all involved from the boys in Moncton. Joel,Tracy,Ralph and Wayne. See you next winter.

Halifax (04/30/2009)
Thanks for all your help and from all of our group who have travelled up from Halifax 8-10 times this year thanks for all your hard work in keeping your trail system top notch . We appreciate your efforts and look forward to buying season passes again next fall .

Moncton (04/08/2009)
u guys have awesome trails and a great club!!!!

Troy: NS (04/04/2009)
Great job on the trails this winter. It was our 3rd trip up ths year and glad we came for a late year trip. Perfect sping riding.

Blair in Bathurst (04/04/2009)
HI: I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU TO DON, JOAN, AND EVERYONE AT NEPISIQUIT LODGE FOR ANOTHER VERY GOOD YEAR HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL IN 2010.

Derek (04/04/2009)
Many thanks to Don for his great efforts in keeping this site going.
Cheers Deb @ Derek

Many thanks from Cecil and Friends from Linden, NS (03/24/2009)
Love the hospitality and great trails we experienced last week on our annual snowmobile trip in Northern New Brunswick. Special thanks to Atlantic Host, Nespisquit Sports Lodge, Serpentine and Governor's for good food and a welcoming environment. The trails were especially well maintained around road crossings, corners and other areas of risk. Looking forward to returning next year. Many thanks to Don for maintaining the website, I enjoy the constant updates on trail conditions. Sure makes trip planning easier and more successful. We made it to the top of Mount Carleton for the first time, awesome even though the weather was wild at the time.

Randall, PEI (03/23/2009)
Just came back from yet another wonderful snowmobile experience in N.B. The trails were in excellent condition.The cold weather of Thursday to Friday made for some poor lube and cooling conditions on Friday. But what a gorgeous day to be on top of Mount Carleton. The view was amazing. I attached some pictures, but they hardly do it justice. Thanks a lot for all the work you and your team put into the trail system. It was much appreciated by my son and I.

Serge, NB (03/23/2009)
Hi: You have wonderful trails. I was there last saturday and was impressed .........Hope the conditions are as good for next weekend......The only bad trail I crossed was taylor brook the muddy trail with no snow at all, but for the remaider, they were in top shape!!!!!!! Hope to be up there next week. You did a very good job!! Thank you

Roger, Mactaquac (03/23/2009)
I would like to thank Don for arranging the pick up of my broken snowmobile from Govenors. It is great comfort when sledding in the back country to know that if something should happen you can call nepisiquit lodge and they are ready to assist you if they can. Thanks again Roger

Dan, Oromocto (03/23/2009)

I would like to take the time to say Thank you to all the people that have contributed in this beautiful work of keeping the trail to the highest standard possible.You were able to provide myself and lot of my friend's a wonderful experience of snowmobiling again this year (12 Week-end this year). Like any good thing it has to come to an end(Not ready yet) but we have to do it anyway.

Thank you ever so much for your dedication and patience for all those long night of working out there for the people that love this sport.

Cathy: Dorchester, Ontario. (02/13/2009)
We had an absolutely fabulous time and I would like to express our sincere appreciation for the guidance and help you provided Dave in planning this trip. We stayed at the Atlantic Host, HoJo's in Campbellton, Chalets Restigouche in Kedgewick River and then Governor's. All the accommodations were much more than we expected as far as friendly service, extra clean and comfortable accommodations and great food. We visited some very hospitable snowmobile clubs on the way where everyone made us feel welcomed. The trails were great and, for a rookie like me, I felt very safe. I told David that I would love to do this again and I am hoping that he will plan another trip next year.

Lewis: Halifax (02/10/2009)

Had a great couple of days on the trails, Bathurst to Chaleur to Island Lake and Governor's then back to Bathurst via Nepisiguit on Friday. Bathurst to Nepisiguit then "Fins and Feathers" run on Saturday. In my opinion, Nepisiguit Club has the best grooming!

Frank: St John (02/08/2009)
Hi. first, i would like to take a minute to thank you on the great job you are doing on this site for all the info and updates every day. this info is great to travellers going to your trails which i visit frequently every season and a big thank you to all your help and groomer operators for great trails. I was wondering about trail 58. We travel from doaktown north trailering from st. john and most times it is not groomed. I know about the trouble keeping this trail open. is it a joint effort by the doaktown and nepisiquit clubs? You don"t talk much about this trail so i was wondering if it was yours to groom. keep up the good work.

Daryl: Bathurst (02/08/2009)
I have to congratulate you on the fine job you are doing and the great commitment you have to the industry. Having been in that business for over 30 years I know how helpful this is to all the snowmobilers.THANKS

Boo: Bathurst (02/08/2009)
Yo Don; excelent job done next to key anacon road with the blade to level off the trail. Yesterday going to the super we noticed that CNR widened the track banks and the same leveling thing will have to be done along that strech as it is quite dangerous the way it is now. Great job and keep it up for our sake.

Tim: Allardville (02/08/2009)
During the week end I heard a lot of complaining about the trail conditions and I guess you have to expect that even at the best of times . I was on my way to work and on other roads plus out for a run and found all the trails to be in excellent shape. This has to be praised as I know what kind of shape trails were in this past week end. Great job in such a short time. I think people have to be reminded that our groomers are not like a car or a light truck, the units are getting older and work very hard all the time. We here at Nepisiguit have the best trail system I have ever ridden. Thanks again Don Keep up the good work.

JC, Caraquet (02/08/2009)
This morning,made the trip back but, at Island Lake,turn and took the TV tower,then Governor's and,finally,Nepisiquit and the Host!Your trails were not so bad considering and,from Roger's Lake camp to Bathurst,we're almost perfect!A BIG THANKS,for all the work that you put on your trails,I know what it take to made those.Can't wait to ride your trails again.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!!!

Blair (02/08/2009)
I Just Wanted to Say I Was Out Today And Had A Very Nice Run Even With The Trails Not Groomed They Were Good. I Was Out Last Week On Groomed Trails That Were Not As Good Thank You For All Your Good Work

Derek (02/08/2009)
I read your reports each and every day and enjoy hearing what other clubs are doing. I've road your trails mamy times and can say I enjoy it each and ever time. Keep up the good work.

Troy (02/08/2009)
All the real snowmobilers in the province and from away as far as that goes know you guys always do your best and have trails second to none. Keep up the good work.

Art (02/08/2009)
You guys deserve medals of appreciation for your dedication to the sport of snowmobiling. I certainly hope the Federation puts you guys up the some of the CCSO national awards this year.

From Perth-Andover (01/28/2009)

Thanks for all your hard work on the trails. Was out last week to Serpentine Lodge and the trails were excellent. Also appreciating this site for VERY updated information. It is very helpful when trying to plan a trip. We will be coming up from Perth-Andover to Governor's this weekend. See you all on the trail!

From Don B. in Bathurst (01/21/2009)
Thanks for another outstanding job this year. The trails are beautiful.

From Rick (01/21/2009)
Hi Don I am Rick from NS I meet u at the Atlantic Host on Sat 10/09 At breakfast. Just want to say we had a great weekend lots of miles on and the trails were great for the amount of sled on the trails Good job keeping us informed from afar. Thanks Rick

From St John (01/21/2009)

JUST TO LET YOU KNOW, WE SPENT A WEEK, NEW YEARS EVE, UP AT THE HOST. WE HAD AN EXCELLENT TIME. TRAILS WERE A 7 OUT OF 10 COMPARED TO YOUR USUAL 10 OUT OF 10. WE ACCEPTED YOUR PRIOR ADVICE ON TRAIL CONDITIONS AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD NOT TO GET OUR HOPES TO HIGH AS THE SNOW WAS LATE THIS YEAR.

THE TRAILS WERE EXCELLENT WITH ONLY A FEW WASH-OUTS THAT WERE CLEARED UP BEFORE WE RETURNED HOME. WE HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING THE TRAIL CONDITIONS ON LINE AND WILL BE RETURNING SOON WITH MORE FRIENDS, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

From Robert (01/21/2009)
Some pic's of our Snowmobile trip this past week.......-40 deg C (Morning's) both days......had to use an emergency blanket & hair dryer to pre-heat the snowmobiles so they would start. Way to cold for sledding….we will wait until March for our next trip up……Enjoyed the great trails & hospitality at Governor’s & Serpetine…

From Angel (01/21/2009)
Just up a few week-ends ago, and trails were in great shape, from the Host, to Island Lake. From there we went to SuperVillage Trail Blazers, (Located off of #24) Hats off to the Trail Blazers.

Tracy St John (01/19/2009)
Don
Friday 5 of us were on our way to Campbellton and one rider left the trail 20kms past the 9 mile warming shelter and landed in a brook. I don't know how it really happened except for calling it bad luck. The sled broke through the brook and he got wet from just above his knees and down and it was cold.
So we made it back to a warming shelter and some people stopped by. One was Ryan a friend of Doodles. They took very good care of all of us but we were very concerned for Tim, the wet one.
I just wanted to put a blurb on your site to say how wonderful everyone was to us and how they helped us out. I really want people to know how wonderful Doodles was in helping. He had just opened and wasn't really prerared for our impromptu visit but he fed us and put us up for the night.
So just a BIG THANK YOU to everyone.
We will return when it gets warmer...
Tracy

Charlie: St Antoine (01/09/2009)
We were up there on the weekend. Your trails were awsome as always. Hats off for a great job to everyone. You had a lot of traffic on your trails.

Paul: Moncton (01/09/2009)

We had a great trip as usual, just wish we wish we could have stayed Saturday night as well (it looks quite busy around the host Saturday morning). As we discussed, we are always impressed with the condition of the trails and the hospitality from you guys in Bathurst. You guys certainly know how to manage the trail systems regardless of how much or little snow you have to work with. You guys are certainly the #1 Club for all the right reasons!!

Barry (01/04/2009)
I would like to say thank you for all the information you provide about the trail conditions, as I am from nova scotia this is makes it a lot more convenient to plan trips.

From Nova Scotia (12/28/2008)
Thanks to all of you who maintain this site and keep it up to date on a daily basis! Every morning I log on to check the latest trail conditions. Buddies and I are anxiously planning yet another "road trip" to Bathurst and this site's all we got to let us know if there's enough snow to go. THANKS AGAIN FOLKS!!

Melansons from Moncton (12/15/2008)
Thanks so much for all your efforts! Without people like you - well lord knows what would happen to snowmobiling! If you need anything - please let us know - we love the sport and would hate for anything to happen to kill it. Again - thanks again a million times!

Basil from Cheticamp N.S. (10/22/2008)

Awesome job on the trails and the website !!!!!!!!! Your club is the best, and I have snowmobiled from B.C. Rockey Mountains to Newfoundland.

From Richibucto (04/28/2008)
Thanks Don for all your dedication to the sport. I read your reports almost daily, it is a huge task to keep your trails in good condition, especially with a Winter like we just had. We are always can count on Bathurst Trails for that one last trip when our season is done in the southern part of the Province.

From Moncton (04/28/2008)

Once again you folks at nepsiguit lodge have outdone yourselve's with the ongoing & crazy amount of grooming & snowfall you've received this past season.It is quite an accomplishment just being able to keep up with the many repairs to the groomers that you've had to deal with this season.I only have 1 question for you Don,do you sleep at all during the winter months? lol I would just like to say a big thank-you from myself & my snowmobiling friends from the southern region. Your continious work & effort on the website & trail management is why your club is #1 in the province .I dont know why or how you keep things running so smoothly but you deserve some sort of reward IMO.

The d'Eon's West Pubnico, NS (04/23/2008)

Don:We would like to thank you so very much for all the good info you have provided this winter regarding the Nepisiguit Trail system. You certainly do an excellent job with your reports.We plan our trips up there by your reports and they usually never fail. We go to the Nepisiguit site first thing in the morning.

We just love riding your trails and enjoy the hospitality we receive from all of you.

Our friends the Millard's drive for 2 days each your to come from Ontario to ride your trails even though they have snowmobile trails in their back yard. That tells you a lot about how much they enjoy your smooth trails and the hospitality and friendliness that they find in the Barthurst area.

Your trails have certainly been the best we've ever seen them.

Lord willing, we will be riding your trails again next year.

Again thanks for everything.

Danny Fredericton (04/22/2008)
Really appreciate all the effort in you writing the daily reports.

From Lisa In Nova Scotia (04/22/2008)
It is always a pleasure to visit the good people of Bathurst and surrounding areas! I think the season has ended But what a wonderful season it was! My deepest appreciation for all of the hard work that you guys do over the winter and throughout the year to make these trails possible!

Blair in Bathurst (04/10/2008)
I Just Wanted To Say Thank You For All The Good Info On Trails All Season And Joan At Nepisiguit Club No 1 Hope To See You All In 09

Cape Breton, NS (04/08/2008)
Thanks to everybody who puts in soooooo much time , your trails are great and this website really helps us outsiders make our plans.........................

Phil, Berwick NS (04/05/2008)
Keep up the good work, trust me, it does not go on unnoticed!! Every sledder I know talks about the info that Don writes on the Bathurst Trails Site. Thanks so much for your dedication

Mark, Bridgewater NS (04/05/2008)
Thanks, you are doing a wonderful job on the trail cond and web site!!!

Guelph Ontario (04/01/2008)
Just got back from 1300 miles could not believe all the snow, started in Quebec. Bathurst Trails were great even with all the snow very Impressed ,, Enjoy your updates on snow conditions every day keep up the great work Morris ,Paul, Jeff, Merv From Guelph Ontario ( will be back )

Camerons N.S. (03/26/2008)

We turned around on trail 19 towards Mount Carlton Sat am too much for the three of us to get through!!! Trails were awesome, it's not too often you get to go through 2 feet of fresh snow!! Thanks a lot!

Danny in Fredericton (03/26/2008)
Thanks for your effort in keeping us up to date on the trail situ - I read your report everyday, like it was the news.

Cindy from Nova Scotia (03/25/2008)
Great job you guys did on the trails last weekend. We left Saturday morning from the cabin. Trail was groomed and travelled from the Lodge to trail 22, then we were on virgin groom trails clear to the 19. We left Island Lake for Tidehead around 11:30 and broke trail, 18-24" snow plus drifts as high as
four feet for about twenty miles, where we met our first sleds. We went up as far as Tidehead and returned the same way. Trails from Balmoral back had not seen a groomer and were pretty rough. Once again back on Nepesiquit trails and trails were once again perfect. Good job to you and the girls at the Lodge and the boys in the groomers!!

Frank St John N.B. (03/24/2008)

I am on this site every day to catch up on what's going on in your area. I travel up north from st. john usually 5 or 6 times during the winter and if it wasn't for don and his commentment to this site a lot of sleders would be left in the dark. Your efforts are truely appreciated.

Merrill PEI (03/14/2008)
Well guys we had another great visit to Bathurst. You guys sure know how to do things right in your club. We had a great roast beef meal at the lodge, taught Don how to play crib, and got to sample a RARE prime rib cooked by Richard. Thanks to Bill Kenny and the rest of you guys for a great week. Hope to be back again before the season ends.

Congrats to the Campbells Nova Scotia (03/09/2008)
Hi Don. Great job on the website We had a new arrival in October Aiden Daniel so I wasn't able to get up to nb this year I have been watching the snow conditions with envy Every storm we had here this winter ended in rain I put less than 100 miles on this year . See you next year and keep up the great work.

From Nova Scotia (03/02/2008)
Just wanted to say this web site is fantastic! I travel to NB at least once a year for snowmobiling because it's the best, this site makes my decision so much easier. I check the trail conditions everyday and with your postings, once, twice sometimes three times a day there is never any guessing that my travel to Bathurst will be worth it. Great job you never disappoint! Happy sledding.

KEOZ (02/26/2008)
Good site! I found lots of intresting things here. Nice site! Very useful. I will be back!

Dave from New Hampshire (02/22/2008)
Each year I come from southern New Hampshire and I spend some time snowmobiling here. This year we started at Rogers Lake, headed to Governors, up to to Island Lake and back to Rogers lake via 22 and 507. Conditions were superb!! These are the best conditions and best trail grooming in the Northeast. Thanks for all you do!!!! See you next year.

Giebersons Bathurst (02/22/2008)
Don: Thanks for the updates,I hope all goes well this week.You have my sincere thanks for all the hard work you folks do in keeping the trails in great shape.

Mike from NS (02/22/2008)

Hello Don thanks for all the good trails, and thanks to the other clubs trails
we traveled on, went half way across to Moose Vally, back to Campbellton, Bathurst and back to Newcastle

From C Allain (01/08/2008)
Just here to say how impressed I am with your website trails update. Job well done now lets hope for SNOW.

Roland from Moncton (01/05/2008)

Glad to help anytime I can. I always check your updates every morning before work. Hope we can make it up your way for some more great sledding soon. Keep up the awsome work!!

A true volunteer, Charlie fom St Antoine, NB (12/30/2007)
Just wanted to let you guys know that we were out on the trails yesterday, and they were really good in your section. One thing you did not mention in your trail report. There is 2 other washouts before you get to the nine mile rd. We marked them as best we could with flagging tape. 1 is really bad. I just wanted to let you know in case you didn't to maybe bring a few extra pallets if you can to fix those also. I commend you for your up to date trail conditions. I volunteer for the St antoine snowmobile club, so I understand how many few people actually get involved.

Bill from Bathurst (12/30/2007)
Great Job on trails, volunteers second to none...Thanks

Darren, NB (12/27/2007)
Thanks for keeping me up to date on the trails, u guys do good work.

Shawn, Ontario (12/23/2007)
Read your trail reports everyday, great job you are doing. You guys really got your act together. Can't wait to get on those trails again this season, it will be my 4th trip to Bathurst to ride the best trials.

Don, Miramichi (12/23/2007)

I read your report b4 7am most mornings - lots of good info. Keep up the good work. Regards

Phillip, Nova Scotia (12/18/2007)
Hi Don your updates are second to none. We here in N.S. come to rely on them on whether to make the trek up or not. Thanks.

John, Bathurst (12/18/2007)
A great job on the website once again Don, always up to date info on trail conditions and weather.

Jim, Nova Scotia (12/18/2007)
I enjoy your site. It is very informative.

Blair, Bathurst (12/02/2007)
Thanks Don On Info About Trail Cond. Read It Every Day.

Paul, Dieppe (11/30/2007)
Being a volunteer is somewhat like being a hockey referee, it’s a thankless job for the most part… I know, I volunteer myself. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, you folks up on the northern triangle do a superior job in making our sport of snowmobiling what it is today. Especially your club, where you make that extra effort in providing timely updates on you web site, you certainly go above and beyond the call.

Chris, Bathurst (11/30/2007)
Great job on the website

Todd (11/30/2007)

Keep up the good work I read your updates everyday all winter. It is invaluable and you can bet that it brings people to your lodge and trail system.

Roy Oxford NS (11/30/2007)

First trip to Bathurst area last winter, visited your clubhouse. Great service, great trip. Will be back. Will get pass from your club this year. The website is great. Regular posts are really nice. It is so hard to know if a trip is worth it in most places. Thanks Roy

Andy Moncton (11/30/2007)
Hi Don Keep your fingers crossed that we will have a great winter. I look forward to coming up to your neck of the woods in the near future to start our season off. Don I would appreciate a copy of the excel file that you have the trail reroute on when you get a chance. Thanks Andy

From SLC (11/30/2007)
We did 90% of our sledding up there last year and probably do the same this year. The trails are excellent and the service at the lodges are great. See ya on the trails!

Scott, Moncton (11/30/2007)
We all appreciate the updates on your trail condition site.

Ken from Cape Breton (11/30/2007)
Our group treks up to Bathurst 2 -3 times a season

Mike from Moncton (11/30/2007)
Thanks for the great trail reports

From Krawchuk in Rexton (04/23/2007)
Thanks again for the excellent trail reporting and trails, you should be very proud of all you and your Club have done for the promotion of the sport in this Province!!

From N.B. (04/21/2007)
I just wanted to thank you again for yet another great season in your area. There are a lot of clubs that should take notice on how well organized your club is, but unfortunatly a lot of clubs see it as some form of competition & rather than work together they seem to be more after the mighty dollar. I used to think that our local club was the best there was, but after spending the majority of my last 2 seasons in the Bathurst area I couldn't have been more wrong.Once again thank-you Don for all the effort you put in to this sport.

From the Chamberlains (04/05/2007)
I would like to thank every one for a great year of sleding and the gals that help make the suppers wow everyone gave it 110% great work team See u all in 2008

From Randall and Company in PEI (04/01/2007)
We were over to Bathurst twice this year from PEI. It was the highlite of the winter. No snow on PEI for the second year in a row.This was our third year of coming to this area. You're website is one of the best I have seen. Very informative. Really appreciated the updates so frequently. It takes a lot of time and dedication to do that. And for that I thank you. Hope to be back next year. Greetings from Rustico, PEI.

From Blair in Bathurst (04/01/2007)
Hi Just Wanted To Say Thank You To Everyone At Club Number One Nepisiguit For A Another Great Year Of Great Sleading Wish I Could Have Done More Hope To See You All In 07-08 Have A Nice Summer Blair B Bathurst N.B.

From Tim In NS (04/01/2007)
My friends and I would like to give a big THANKS and HOORAY for the wonderful times we had in New Brunswick this season 3200 miles of it. Lots of new friends and contacts. Thanks Tim

From the Fosters in Moncton (03/16/2007)
Thanks for all the updates over the season and all the work you folks put into the trail system, we put on around 2000 to 2500 miles again this year and 90 percent was done up north.

Mike from Moncton (03/16/2007)
Great job once again on keeping your trails as smooth as glass.we will be up your way again tommorow for the weekend

Bruce from Maine (03/14/2007)
Piston alley was flat hard and fast. Every thing was great. Piston alley was so hard I had to pull over into the powder a couple of times and put snow on my running boards to cool it off.

From Mike in N.S. (03/10/2007)
Thanks for the info along our trip. We stopped at the lodge Thursday afternoon on our way back to Newcastle. All your trails are excellent, and I mean really excellent. The off trail from Doaktown to Serpentine on former Trail 58 not bad at all and a couple signs towards the last end to let you know your on the correct trail would be nice.

From the Sutherlands (03/07/2007)
Just want to say thanks for the great service!

From Glenn in Pennsylvania (03/05/2007)
Hi we are the two guys you met at the lodge last week from pa. We found all the trails around the Bathurst area in great condition last week. I wish we would of had more time to stay longer, but we had to start making our way back to our truck near Quebec city. Thanks for the great time Glenn

Barry from Nova Scotia (02/27/2007)
I would like to thank everyone that is involved with the upkeep of your trail systems.Last week, I had just an awesome week of sledding. Everyone I met was so helpful and friendly. Hats off to your staff and volunteers for providing the excellent sledding conditions we encountered Bravo Thanks, Barry

From Graham, Bridgewater, N.S. (02/23/2007)
The trails in your system were Great for just being after the storm. We did 600 miles in 3 days . The loop to Edmunston,Campbelton and back down via 19 then to Jacquet River club ? then back to Chaleur. ALL the trails were freshly groomed at least once. On a scale of 10 it was 9.5 or better. A little loose in spots but smooth as silk. Our hats off to all of the hard workers that make the sport enjoyable

From T White (02/16/2007)
your trails were beautiful as they always are,and anyone can see why you are number one but when you venture somewhere else???????????

From the Fosters (02/14/2007)
A great thanks to Nepisiguit Sports Lodge for the great grooming, web updates and hospitality year after year. It very much shows that the club puts every cent back into the trail system. We will continue to support this club and all other lodges/businesses which support the area clubs!

From Moncton (02/05/2007)
Would like to thank you for your help in deciding to make the 150 mile trip to your area .We left from Nepisiquit Lodge to Goveners {stayed 3 days} to Mt. Carleton & return.AWSOME, AWSOME. Thanks again: signed 3 happy sledders first time to this area. Will return.

From the Graves in Halifax (02/04/2007)
Thank's to Don and Richard for the Great work they do for the lodge and all us sledders from N.S.

From Jeff (02/04/2007)
You folks do a great job.

Blair from Bathurst (02/04/2007)
Just Wanted To Say Trail Is Very Good Thanks To The Guys On Groomer For A Very Nice Job Thank You

From the Horns, NS (01/24/2007)
Trail condition update perfect for planning trip. Following web page for a month. Looks good from Mirmachi north. Thanks

From the peters, St Andrew NS (01/24/2007)
Just wanted to say thanks for all your guys and gals hard work this year and over the past years. I know any time we were at your club or trails we were treated like kings and queens. We were even offered a truck to run to Bathurst the other year to get a belt for a sled that broke down. Don't see that every day. Thanks a bunch and see ya next Friday.

From the Andyman (01/24/2007)
Don a big Thank You to you and your organization for the excellent trails and hospitality.Tell Natalie we will be back to tease her some more!!! Andy

From Milton in N.B. (01/24/2007)
Just wanted to congratulate and thank you on a very well maintained, up-to-date and informative site.

Natalia and Peter, Dartmouth (01/23/2007)
Hey there your site is great, We are on it everyday. We were just up on the weekend and out on the trails. There was a lot of snow in places. Drifts. I had a lot of air at times. We broke trail Sat am from the host to jaquet river to island lake through the short cut then out to you guys. From the lodge back to the host was rough with lots of drifts. It was still great anytime you get on a good foot a fresh powder. Again the site is great and thank you for the awesome riding!!

Sledders from Nova Scotia (01/23/2007)
Would like to thank the two men who opened Nepisiguit Lodge on Friday Jan 19/07 and started a fire, giving us a chance to dry off. thanks for the great service and we hope to see you in bathurst again this year!!!

From Moncton (01/16/2007)
New to the area, just moved up to Moncton from Maine. Your report on trail conditions and good directions led me to what I believe to have been Roger's Lake. The ride was just what I needed. I took 23w to Serpintine and conditions got better, at least 30cm of snow. 110 miles today, Thanks for the good info.

Graham From NS (01/16/2007)
Thanks alot for the very informative day by day trail reports. I am a member there from Nova Scotia and am waiting on a positive trail report to come along for a trip.

From SLC (12/18/2006)
Hey Your trails are the best by far!! WE did all of our sledding up here last winter and the previous season because lack of snow in the southern part of N.B. The groomers do a great job on the trails!!especialy PISTON ALLEY!! the Lodges are great and the trails are well marked.WE cant wait to get back up to Bathurst.and hit the trails!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK ON THE SITE AND THE TRAILS!

From RS Kelly (12/18/2006)
I just wanted to say that your web-site and especially the trail conditions section is awesome! Posting the weather and conditions of trails on a daily basis is really helpful for making the trip to your area. keep up the awesome work.

From GCS in Shediac (12/13/2006)
I just wanted to say how impressed I am with the quality of your website. It is very refreshing to see how much effort and passion is put into this. I was in your area a couple of times last year and the trails were great. Keep it up!

From Lisa (12/10/2006)
You are always so very helpful! Please let me know when the conditions look good for riding! We can't wait to get up there.

From U J (12/10/2006)
Great work guys!! Can't wait to visit you on the trails in Bathurst. We appreciate all your hard work! Thanks again and keep those messages coming!!

From Troy (12/10/2006)
your trails are awesome... did all my riding on your trails last winter..

From Jeremy and Doug (11/15/2006)
We got up there last year and had a blast can't wait to get up there again and ride the amazing trails and enjoy the amzing sevice at the lodges!! A definite must for those who haven't gone!!!

From Blair in Bathurst (03/31/2006)
HI I JUST WANT TO SAY THAHK YOU TO ALL FOR A VERY GOOD 05 SEASON HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL IN 06 07 SEASON A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE GIRLS AT NEPISIQUIT LODGE STILL #1

From Gail & Gerry P.E.I. (03/27/2006)
We just visited your area for the second time this year and once again we were very impressed with your trails, also to don thank you for your accurate reports, and a special thanks to Mr Urbain Beaulieu from Saint Quentin who trucked one of our sleds back to Bathurst.

From kulrich (03/26/2006)
Without our trips to Bathurst the season would have been pretty much a bust! Thanks for all the hard work and excellent trail updates - Cheers until next year!

From mcpc (03/24/2006)
I just want to thank you guys for a great season, I groom for our local club & I understand the time and effort that you guy's put into your trails system. 2 thumbs up. great job.

From Simmons in P.E.I. (03/23/2006)
Hi to all who were on the trails last weekend on March 17. The trails were very good on saturday and sunday with perfect running. We all had a great time and my hat is off to the groomer operaters. They do a good job as it is a long time to sit in a machine for that long a run. Look very forward to next year hope to make two trips up that way from the island. Have a good summer.

From Danamac P.E.I. (03/23/2006)
Visited your trails March 11th for the first time ever and can't wait to do that again. Great web site always updated with real current trail conditions. Keep up the good work

From Rob and the Gang in Grand Bay - Westfield (03/19/2006)
Folks, Was up to Bathurst on Tuesday last week and stayed until Saturday.Considering the poor winter this season & the bad luck with the groomers we were delighted with the great trails again this year. We joined the club for their final supper...great meal / great people! Thanks goes out to my buddy who took me for a scoot on his new Elite...what a fantastic machine!! On our way to Edmunston we broke a rear suspension on one of the machines..managed to limp to a nearby home outside St. Quentin to seek help...the fella offered to shuttle the machine to Edmunston to a dealer. The dealer promptly had the machine fixed before noon the following day for our return trip back to Bathurst. All we want to say is "THANKS" to everyone including the; Host for their hospatality, the Nespisiquit club volunteers for their fantastic trail system, The Chaleur club for their great trail system & to Mark of Governor's Wilderness Lodge for a great nights stay. You folks do not go unrecognized...you do have our support with regard toour trail pass $$ & will continue to in the future. Do not change a thing....keep up the fantastic job! We will see you next year!

From the andyman (03/19/2006)
Regardless of the current conditions my helmet and the rest of the sledders from NB NS PEI and New England salute the Bathurst area clubs for the super job you all did in very trying conditions both mechanically and financially not to mention the weather! Here is to next year!!! Andy

From sledderatheart (03/11/2006)
Thanks to all the great folks and volunteers in Bathurst for a great trip. Just spent 4 wonderful days up there and had a blast! FOr anyone who has not done the supper at Nepisguit, you have no idea what you are missing! Super Job by these guys! Look forward to coming back again!

From Merrill and Boyce P.E.I. (03/10/2006)
Just got back from a wonderful 6 days on your trails. I would like to thank Bill Kenny for the wonderful hospitality and for taking us off trail to some wonderful scenery and trails that we would not have seen otherwise. Thanks to Don Kenny for the great job he does keeping us all informed on ther trail conditions. It was a pleasure to meet Don at the wonderful roast beef dinner put on at the Nepisiquit Sports Lodge. Great trails all week and a fantistic job well done by all the volunteers to give all us who live in no snow areas a place to snowmobile. I might add that despite the groomer problems as well. Great Job and great trails by a great bunch of people. You are always made to feel welcome and appreciated in Bathurst and Yes we will be back.

From Sharri Grand Bay-Westfield N.B.Club #71 (03/08/2006)
The March 5 message is actually from the same group as well, Our Mistake............. We had an awesome trip! It was my first time, and loved Piston Alley! Trails were like heaven, especially after one of our members reported that there were wash-outs and the conditions weren't great! We were pleasantly surprised! We hope to get up again, before its over! Thanks again for your time and grooming.

From Caribou Snow Drifters Club 71 (03/05/2006)
We would like to Thank the groomers for the great trail conditions this weekend! We had an awesome trip.... Can't wait to come up again, we have been doin the snow dance all winter and I think you guys got it all! Awesome trails!!! Thanks again.

From Jack in Massachusetts (02/26/2006)
This past week I spent four days on the trails between the Nepisiquit Lodge and Caraquet. The trails were great once again even with all the mechnical failures on the groomers.Once again my sincere thanks to you and your crew for the outstanding work that you do. We travel from New Hampshire each year and there is very little snow in New Hampshire or Maine this year. Keep up the great work and we will see you next year.

From Nat Jason & Tim Moncton (02/25/2006)
Just to say that 3 of us from Moncton were up in Bathurst these past 2 days and visited the Serpentine Lodge. Conditions to & from were exceptional and if you are not taking the time to do this run from Governers Lodge to Serpentine, you are missimg out on the best trails in the system up north!!! Do yourself a favour and make this great trip! If you do not, you will be missing the "gem" of the north! There is a great mix of straight trails comprable to piston alley and then you can get into the twisty turns ... something for everyone.

Rod from Monton (02/21/2006)
We're coming up your way again this coming weekend which will be our sixth trip to the great white north this season. We all enjoy our time in your part of the country and our experiences up there become the topic of conversation through out the summer season.

From our info mail (02/12/2006)
Your messages are as good as your trails we certainly can learn a lot from you.

From Warren in St John (02/09/2006)
I have been up to bathurst for three weekends now this year. As a volunteer in the fundy club I just wanted to say thank you to all your volunteers you are all doing a perfect job. The trails have been next to perfect considering the enormous amount of traffic you are getting bombarded with. I really appreciate it as i sit here and look out at bare ground in Saint John. THANKS AGAIN

From Drocker64 (02/09/2006)
Great job done by all I wish you had more to work with. Trails were great for two days then rain we had to go home. Thanks to Bill Kenny for all the help.

From Art in P.E.I. (02/08/2006)
Great webpage guys! Even though I am sledless this year (being from PEI, that is not a disasterous thing this year), I still check your page regularly so I can day dream of days of yore

From Gerry, Danny & Audie (02/08/2006)
We spend three days on your trail last week and really enjoyed it we done from Bathurst to Cambleton then on to Edmonston and back to Bathurst a real nice trip, I just like to tell you that we pland our trip according to the information that we got on your reports so thank you for the info.

From Brian N.S. (02/08/2006)
Thanks for keeping us informed. I was up there for the first time on the 27th and 28th of Jan. Just breaking in my new machine. Hope you get some snow between now and the 23rd

From St John N.B. (02/08/2006)
Just wanted to drop you a line and say a quick hello. We are going to try and make it up your way again this weekend...lol. I have sent a few more sledders to your sight and are very impressed! Keep up the great updates and Happy sledding!....

From MCPC33 (02/06/2006)
Just wanted to say thanks for the great website. with the help your site has given us we managed three great trips north so far this season. Keep up the great work. Some of us do appreciate the time & effort you put into this. 2 thumbs up P.T.R.A

From Clerrmont (02/02/2006)
Great work you and all the other dedicated enthusiasts are putting out. We are all indebted to you.

Norman (02/01/2006)
The new girl that you hired seems to fit in quite well. She has already told me where she lives so that if we ever need anything and the clubhouse is closed all we have to do is look her up . you can't beat that for devotion to the club. keep up the good work, it is much appreciated.

From Corey in NS (01/31/2006)
came up from barrington/n.s 9 hr drive ,and was worth every bit of it, first time to n.b for sleding,never dreamed there was that amount of trails there, n.b is one big ski-doo trail lol. we stayed at atlantic host from tuesday to thursday and travelled all day, met alot of new people there in the lodges and on the trail,,,will be back there in the next few weeks for sure.

Leblancs from Yarmouth (01/30/2006)
Trailered up from Yarmouth for a couple days {7.5} hours one way.Well worth the drive up.Great conditions friday and saturday, perfect couple days.Thanks to Don at lodge for great advice.We will be back for sure.

From Todd (01/30/2006)
I was there this weekend from thursday to Sunday. Trails were very good thursday afternoon. Headed out early each morning (fri, sat, sun) and were treated to freshly groomed trails in most places. Trails were a mess in many places by the end of the day due to very heavy traffic. When traffic is this heavy it would be difficult if not dangerous to groom.

From Andy (01/30/2006)
I would like to thank you personally for all the work you put into your club and snowmobiling. I think you are all doing a super job considering the weather and amount of traffic you have been experiencing.Saturday was quite the experience! I have never seen so many sleds in a concentrated area.

From Paul in Sackville (01/30/2006)
Thanks again for the help on Saturday. We had a great time. Took your advice and trailered to Nepisiguit Sunday. Worked out great. Thanks and keep up the good work. We will be back in a few weeks.

From Southern NB (01/30/2006)
you folks do a fantastic job up there...the trail updates have been extremely informative and helpful and the efforts of all your volunteers have been greatly appreciated by us folks in southern NB...Keep up the good work!!

From Gail & Gerry (01/29/2006)
I read your trail reports daily and since we got no snow here it give us good information on whats going on in your parts ones again thank you for your reports keep on the good work.

From Mike (01/26/2006)
I just wanted to thank you for all the updates you sent me last week. Myself and three friends did leave for Bathurst early last Thursday morning. We stayed at the Atlantic Host ( which was great as usual ). We enjoyed our weekend and put on lots of miles. Things really improved after the snow on Saturday. Again great job on all the trails and your awesome club houses and shelters. Thanks.

Kim Fredericton (01/25/2006)
Sounds like the sledding is awesome in the Bathurst area. Great Job on the updates of current conditions.

From Fabian (01/25/2006)
Thank you for the comments on the trail conditions.

From Danny in Fredericton (01/25/2006)
I have emailed you before regarding trail conditions in the Nepisiguit area. I appreciate your frequent updates on the web page regarding the conditions and groomer status.

From Major98 Maine (01/25/2006)
Hi guys, just wanted to comment on the great job fixing the mudhole on 19. It was my first experience riding here in New Brunswick and I was very impressed with the quick response. The trails have been great, and it looks like they will only improve over the course of the week. I'll have to plan to come back again next year. Maine isn't that far away

From the flyinbanshees (01/23/2006)
Good job on maintaining the trails this year guys! www.bathursttrails.com This email was sent from flyinbanshees@hotmail.com.

From Jeremy (01/23/2006)
The trails in Bathurst area are great. All the people at clubs and lodges gave great service. The Atlantic Host Hotel really caters to snowmobilers there. This morning I got my sled out of the heated garage and went to my truck and they had the snow cleaned off of it. Great service all around. Thanks!

From Kent (01/21/2006)
Just wanted to say thanks for your trail reports.I'm from PEI and these reports are how i determin if the conditons are worth the drive to bathurst. These trail reports are also the reason I use club #1 when buying my trail pass. Thanks again, keep up the good work Kent

From Mike (01/19/2006)
DON ,YOU FOLKS ARE DOING A GREAT JOB ,KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK,US DIE HARD SKI-DOO FOLKS SURE DO APPERCIATE IT,HAD A GREAT XMAS VACTION UP THERE,TKS AGAIN AND WILL SEE YA SOON

Karen St John (01/19/2006)
I was reading your comment about certain trails up North. Have you checked the bathursttrails.com..The sight has daily info on the trail conditions straight from the groomers. I have found that sight very good for all other kinds of info, places and pictures where to stay, Trail Maps, all detour listings with numbers or signs..

Renalds (01/19/2006)
Thanks for the update Don, we all appreciate your accurate and up to date trail conditions.

From Tommy, Halifax (01/19/2006)
Thanks to all the groomers and volunteers as yourself for all the hard work in maintaining these trails for our use!

From Mike N.S. (01/15/2006)
A couple of friends of mine just came back from a weekend in and around Bathurst great trails, signs, accomadations, people, etc.

From pmfran in N.S. (01/12/2006)
enjoyed the trails new years week out of Bathurst.Keep up the good work with the trails and the site .Thank you!

From Paul (01/12/2006)
Hi Guys, Just wanted to say you guys have been doing a great job with the trails. My wife and I spent the past weekend up there, we had a wonderful time. We love spending time in Bathurst! Thanks again and keep up the great work! Wish all the clubs were as dedicated as you guys!!

From Tracy (01/10/2006)
We made it up on saturday had a great time, trails were very good.

From Cindy (01/10/2006)
Great job on the trails and on the web site to get info to us out of towners.

Charlie (01/09/2006)
We just got back from a 3 day trip. All in all the trails were awsome. There was alot of traffic on the trails this weekend, but you guys did a great job at keeping the trails smooth. Thanks for making our weekend great.

From the Melansons (01/08/2006)
Hi there, and THANK YOU for doing such a great job on the trails! We had a fanastic day yesterday. The weather co-operated with a beautiful -3 temperature and the trails were great as usual. We know you have to have worked around the clock to provide trails like this for us. So again a big THANK YOU!!!!!

From Charles and Jennifer (01/04/2006)
Thanks for the updates Don. We will landing in your area Friday morning for 3 long awaited days on your fantastic trails.

From Peter and Brandy (01/04/2006)
Thank you so much for the up to date information on our trails. Last weekend before heading out we went on the site and it had told the readers about the logging they were doing before Red Pine so we knew to slow down before coming up on it. Thank you for everything you do to make this sport a fun and safe one.

From Norman (12/30/2005)
You're doing a good job reporting, please let us know what kind of job that this rain is doing on the trails. Thank you . Looking forward to the first trip.

From John and Sally Maher (12/30/2005)
Thanks for all the updates on the web page and all the work that that you do for the sport.

From Airboss (03/26/2005)
Hi, I've trailered to your area 4 times this year from Dieppe, and I just wanted to commend you and your collegues on a job well done. Your posting of frequent and accurate trail conditions, along with the excellent grooming ops that you and your neighboring clubs do, make the trips up there a very worthwhile and extremely enjoyable experience. Thanks again, and hope to see you all next season.

From Glen in Moncton (03/23/2005)
Was up in your trails 5 weekends this year and your trails are the best.

From Lisa (03/23/2005)
Thank you for the update Dave, this will be our last trip of the year and it is nice to know ahead of time what to expect. We are from Lake Charlotte, on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia and have made four trips to Bathurst this year. I have to tell you it has been a wonderful experience. Your trails are wonderful and the people are warm and friendly. We have not had a bad experience and look forward to next year. Keep up the good work, I do believe you may have the best for snowmobiling around!

From Roger (03/18/2005)
Just wanted to drop a line telling you that I check your site on a regular basis, it is great to have up to date info on the trails and grooming. I have a camp app. 50 miles from Serpentine and sled in the Govenor's area quite regular. Great info GOOD JOB!!!

From djack (03/01/2005)
We reside in southern New Hampshire and have snowmobiled in Maine and New Hampshire over the past years. This past week we decided to travel to our farm in New Bandon , leave from there and head toward the trail system above Bathurst via Trail 19. I had been observing the trail conditions and groomer reports that you had been posting for the last couple of months. The trails were in superb condition and the scenery was great. Your posted descriptions of trail conditions was exactly as you descibed and you and your crews ought to be commended for an outstanding job. We thoroughly enjoyed the couple of days that we travelled the trails and plan on spending more time here in years to come. Thanks for all you do ----- see you next year.

From Hugh.Walker (02/28/2005)
I just arrived back from Bathurst on a too short snowmobile trip. I & two others are from Cape Breton, & we were amazed at the trail system you have. We have some beautiful places to sled on the Island but it can't compare with quality of the trails, signage & many lodges along these trails. It amazed us how much effort goes into the whole snowmobile industry in NB. You guys got it right. See you next year, hopefully you'll have more snow & make those trails even better. In short - we loved it.

From Tim Crisp (02/19/2005)
I left early friday morning, went up 19 to Iland lake, left & went down 23, tv tower rd. Was resently groomed & in excellent conditions, all the way to Serpintine & back to Goveneors & then home to Nepisiquit Lodge. I highly recommend this day's trip for anyone who enjoy;s great trails & senery.I personally give the trails all through this trip a 9-10. Well done folks, great grooming & work down by volunteers. Thank You for providing use with some of the best snowmobiling I personally have done through out Canada.

Andrew Burchell, Halifax (12/23/2004)
Me and a buddy left from the Atlantic Host and headed North. We wanted to make a loop for our first trip to Bathurst. We headed North on 19 (had to use the Highway bridge, as the ice was not too good)towards Robertville. Then we continued towards the Chaleur Club on 19 west. Conditions were excellent as 4-6 inches of powder laid on top of the freshly groomed trail. We only passed 4 sleds that afternoon while heading toward Island Lake. The trail up to Island Lake was like a sno cross track. I was able to test out the new-to-me sled's suspension. Once we got gas, we headed back towards Bathurst on the 19 East via the 22 and the 23. Both trails were excellent until we hit the are that heads off to the lodge. There seemed to be more traffic down that way which ripped up the trail, but conditions were still great. The twisty section through the woods before the hydroline on the 19 east was a little scratchy in places but you were well-rewarded when you got to the snowcovered hydroline. Very jealous of your trails. I'll be back soon. Well worth the $40 day pass!!!!!

Stephen Sewell-Saturday December 18th- 2004 (12/19/2004)
Sean Glazier and myself went up to the lodge today, from blue mountain pit and the trails were pretty good, we never seen any bare spots. Just want to say thank you to the lodge for the great service they provide us here in Bathurst. And that we definitely have the best trail system around, Thanks also to the groomer operator's, great job! Can't wait for the lodge to be open, hope it will be soon because i also met a fair amount of sleds on the trail today so i think everyone is waiting for the good times again this year. Thanks again see you all soon.

Kevin Jagoe- Thursday December 16th-2004 (12/16/2004)
well folks, Santa came to Salmon Beach NB at 8:05 pm last night,and he was driving the club groomer. I have not got out to check trail conditions yet, but would say that we need another good storm now, to get up off the ground. Had some very cool temperatures last night, which should freeze up the bottom, and make a good bottom for the groomed trail. anyone out on the trails, please watch, because their may be bare spots, or unfrozen water holes. Kevin Jagoe www.bathursttrails.com This email was sent from jag1@nbnet.nb.ca.

Terry Ellis (12/14/2004)
Collette Maureen and I went up from east to the nepisiquit bridge on Sunday afternoon. Watch for rocks at the edge. We encountered some water in the wet spot about the East Bathurst shelter but once we got out into the burn it was very nice going. The freezing tonight should help. Only one water hole was a problem, with deep ruts through it.

Judy Hornbrook, Salmon Beach (11/16/2004)
A little late ... in saying a sincere "Thank you!" for an awesome job in grooming down to Jay's Place in Janeville last season. And .. a little early (perhaps) in wishing your club continued success in the upcoming season ... and hopefully, we'll see your groomer down through Salmon Beach & Janeville! :)

Thank you so much for the kind comments. We will be doing our best to serve your area again this winter. Dave B

Nova Scotia Visitors (03/21/2004)
Tourists from Nova Scotia March 14-18---Great conditons in the area. We logged on over 1600km on this trip. Hope to see you next year.

Comments from some of our guests- Thursday- March (03/18/2004)
Just to let you know I thought the trails were awsome this year . Keep up the good work.

Kevin Jagoe (02/24/2004)
to: nepisiquit snowmobile club tue, 24 feb, 2004. Well, I finally had a chance to see your grooming job being done up close and personal, over the last week. well gang, great job in east bathurst up to the nepisiquit lodge. also, last night, I noticed that your groomer was in the salmon Beach area. what an improvement from other years, when we would only see the paquet ville groomer once a week, and sometimes even less than that. grooming service has vastly improved in our area this year, thanks to the nb trail system being opened up in east Bathurst. thanks, Nepisiquit for a fine grooming job... keep up the fine work. also find some more snow, to cover those rails west of miramichi ave. Is there a groomed trail out to the esso station on miramichi ave. this year. if so please get some signage up for all of those out of town snow machines, as I had a group in need of fuel over the weekend... I think they had passed by and could not find the esso.... Fortunatly they found the irving station in janeville. (Jays) one more time, good work in our area. thanks again... Kevin Jagoe

Monday, February 16th T. White (02/17/2004)
In your area 2 weeks ago and as usual your trails were the best in the province period!!!

Thank-you: TWhite

John Alward (02/16/2004)
My wife and I spend Valentines weekend in bathurst and your trails were perfect!!! We put on 150 miles Saturday and couldn't have asked for better conditions. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!

Mike St John NB (02/13/2004)
Awesome site people. I'm in Southern NB , Saint John area and you northern NB'ers alway's do a great job at all you do. Will be up all next week and see some or all of you then.

John Alward (02/11/2004)
Additions to your website are looking great. If I had 1 suggestion I would like to see the hours of operation for your clubhouse added somewhere. I didn't see it and it would be valuable info.

Thanks John for your suggestion and we will do that! See Trail Condition report for now.

Andy Perron (02/11/2004)
Hi: I have had the opportunity to travel most of the trails in your system as I have visted many times and without question your signs and grooming are second to none.

Thank you Andy!!!