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Snowcat skiing operations

Schmitty — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:51:49 GMT

Just a question for anyone out there. Has any of you ever worked for an operation that drugs an alcohol are not a major problem amidst the operators,guides and staff. After this last year of operating I have realilised that it is a major problem in the industry and I am tired of being exposed to it constantly. Ive been operating in one form or another for 25+ years and I am seriously considering a change just for that fact, of course I will keep my own cat just because I won,t be able to stay away from it. If anyone can point me in the direction of a "clean and sober" operation I would be forever it your debt thanks.

Need help @ big bear, CA

taylor — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:54:28 GMT

hey all, i am looking for some snow cat help around the big bear, ca area. i was recently 4 wheeling and got my truck REALLY stuck. the only people i can find up there with snow cats is search and rescue, and ski resorts, and neither want to let us use there cats. i am looking for someone to blaze a trail for me, and possibly help with extraction of the trucks (two up there) if any one is interested please feel free to post, or pm me your phone number and i will call you.

Thanks for you help.

RE: More unwanted advertisement

Avery — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:42:45 GMT

Oops that one slipped through the cracks, the user was already deleted.

More unwanted advertisement

Nuggs — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:10:00 GMT

What is it about this site which atracts advertisment for Viagra. I wish the system would prevent these from occurring - it detracts from the quality of the site and although people dont seem to interact on threads much here, we dont want to put people off with stupid ads that seem to be avoided elsewhere.

Hope winter picks up the thread counts here and Ohara doing well.

what valve is used to control pump?

lady-olga77 — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:37:46 GMT

As I know every snowcat has hydraulic pump to control steering of the vehicle; on the pump there is a valve to control pump stroke, does anybody know what valves are used in Ohara? Manufacturer and model?
Will be very pleased for fast reply!

RE: My training '09

Nuggs — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:57:12 GMT

This is where - Norway and an amazing PB600 Polar!

RE: Training Schools

Nuggs — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:47:27 GMT

Well, the training schools seemed to be a negative avenue so it was down to pestering others, enthusiasm and some good will from the wife!

As some may have pieced together, this season I self funded trips to the Alps and Norway. I was very fortunate to bank almost 100hrs in an Everest and Everest Winch whilst about 25hrs in a PB600 Polar.

I spent longer in them watching my tutors but I had to tally up my hours so thats just me driving. I still need a lot more experience to be let loose but thats not a bad start. I learned the basics and certainly was proud of my results.

The machine discussion will just get us down a route many have been down before so I'll avoid that.

So, if you want something enough, go get it! Still waiting for the school though Davee.

RE: Introduce Yourself!

mattfidaho — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:02:25 GMT

luv2weld wrote:

My name is Ralph. I just got a 1989 Prinoth T4. Tired of being snowed in during the winter. Last year we were snowed in for 4 months!! We live at 9600 feet south of Trout Creek Pass (just East of Buena Vista, CO). Retired heavy equipment mechanic.

Nice! sounds like my kind of place!

RE: Introduce Yourself!

luv2weld — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:59:05 GMT

Service Manuals For Prinoth T4

luv2weld — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:29:00 GMT

I need service and operator manuals for a 1989 Prinoth T4. Even if you don't want to sell your manuals, how about scanning them and put them on a CD??? Any help greatly appreciated.

Ralph