Moose Jaw '06
Thursday the crew gathers..............
Saturday, January 21St, 2006
A little History about the Safari ...
There are a few different stories of how the Moose Jaw Safari got its name. The most popular tale told about the 1965 ride remembers how the group left Harbor Springs and made to Moose Jaw rd. before turning back. It took several hours to get that far (maybe 20 miles depending on the route) and the group had used up most of the spare plugs, belts, and fuel. Most riders of today's sleds have no idea how hard it was to go any distance at all on early sleds!
Many years ago there was large logging camp south of Larks Lake. It was known as Moose Jaw Logging Camp. That is how the general area S of Larks Lake was known geographically. Moose Jaw rd. is now part of trail 705 N of Stutsmanville rd. S.W. of Larks Lake.
We would like to add more detail to the Moose Jaw history page. Need more info on that first ride! If anyone has more to add to the history of the Moose Jaw area and/or the annual trail ride please contact me.
Moose Jaw '04
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Moose Jaw '07
It was a perfect day and 330 people signed the register! We just barely received enough snow to ride to the beanpot this year. A week before the event there was no snow on our trails.
Moose Jaw pics
Moose Jaw soup-crew pics
Annual Moose Jaw itinerary
Pre-Registration at Harbor Springs skating rink 8:30 AM. Ride leaves at 10 AM SHARP!
Take M119 to Harbor Springs and turn right on Hoyt street. Click here for map
Truck and trailer parking available. RIDE YOUR VINTAGE SLED.
No registration or trail permit needed for your vintage sled on this event.
Bring a friend and a tow rope just in case!
The ride to the beanpot at Center Township hall is approximately 30 miles.
It's an easy ride that will take 2 hrs. Click here for map to Moose Jaw Bean Pot
We usually stop 3 times during ride to visit.
We ride our most scenic trails on our way to Larks Lake.
Famous bean soup will be ready at Noon.
You can drive to the beanpot at the Center Township Hall near Larks Lake.
MAIN REGISTRATION BOOTH IS AT BEAN POT
Grooming donations are appreciated! Our volunteers will have all trails groomed.
Note: there is no return ride to Harbor Springs.
Route back to Harbor Springs is a well marked 17 mile trail.
We plan to have route sheets with road crossings available for the ride this year.
Moose Jaw '09
It was cold and snow conditions were excellent.
Moose Jaw 2010 # 45
It was a mild day and soup was great! 66 sleds left Harbor. Tom Hoffman led the group on an "alternate route" that was fun but we found out it was difficult to keep the group together. Next year we will supply a route sheet for those new to our trail system.
319 signed the register at Larks Lake Center Township Hall where the bean pot is located. Thanks to all who attended and supported our favorite event! Thanks also to all who rode a vintage sled including Randy McEwen and Shawn Robinson who brought many old snowmobiles for friends to ride.
Second stop at Fisher Rd
Mr John Cupps cooking the dogs
It was cold and windy but the trails and the soup were excellent.
Few were taking pictures this year due to the cold temps but we have some to share.
There are many more photos available from Dan Davis Photography. Click button to see them:
Hi res images are available in print or on a disk.
Moose Jaw '08
Another lean picture year due to the cold temps. We'll post more if you send them to us.
Brent Corbin's Ski Doo TNT
Mrs Frank Chellis and Leonard Ward at the Moose Jaw Safari aboard a 72 Johnson which is identical to the sled he rode for years. Leonard and Frank were part of the second annual Moose Jaw Safari in 1966.
"Ain't that right Dorothy" (Dorothy was Leonard's wife. He was known to tell tall tales and then refer to her for validation of his tale.)
