[TreeSaw]

You need a passport to go to Canada now. Well, maybe not to go there but to get back in you do.

Yeah, you'll need a passport or a New York State Enhanced license.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

You need a passport to go to Canada now. Well, maybe not to go there but to get back in you do.

So worst case scenario I get stuck with beautiful French Canadian girls and ride 2 super fun mountains all day and drink beer every night.


I'll play.:biggrin:

 

[Sandwich]

I might be in for the DH trip. Been meaning to get to bromont for a while, but I might want to do saturday since I'll have a long drive. Hmmm...let me stink abuot it.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

Unfortunately Bromont isn't looking good for me (no passport). As much as I'd love to just say eff it and take my chances in getting over and back, it's really not worth the (potential) hassle.


Which sucks, because Bromont is by far my favorite mountain.

 

[w00dy]

I'm in for the trails and Bromont.

 

[kiwimj]

DH monkeys: Bromont is more like 1h45-2h00 from KT besides the potential wait at the customs to cross the border...

 

[HypNoTic]

And for those interested in discovering new trails, I'm building since almost 2 years in East-Hereford. It's a 45min drive from KT. Typical east coast XC with a lot of nice features along the way. Pics to come if some are interested.

 

[RUFUS]

Joe,

Go to the DMV and just get an enhanced license. Takes a few weeks but you can pay a small fee for rush delivery. The license is $30 and can be used at customs in both Canada and Mexico.

 

[TheTruth]

My uncle lives in quebec. I was going to stay at his place and go to bromont but RM fest makes it that much better.

 

[Greggah]

Joe,

Land Travel


On June 1, 2009, U.S. citizens returning home from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda, by land or sea, will be required to present one of the travel documents listed below. Many of these documents are already available, and obtaining one now will ensure that you are ready on June 1, 2009, when they will be required.
U.S. Passport – This is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies a person’s identity and nationality. It is accepted for travel by air, land and sea.

U.S. Passport Card – This is a new, limited-use travel document that fits in your wallet and costs less than a U.S. Passport. It is only valid for travel by land and sea.

Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) – Several states and Canadian provinces/territories are issuing this driver’s license or identification document that denotes identity and citizenship. It is specifically designed for cross-border travel into the U.S. by land or sea.

Trusted Traveler Program Cards – NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST enrollment cards can speed your entry into the U.S. and are issued only to pre-approved, low-risk travelers. The cards are valid for use at land or sea; the NEXUS card can be used in airports with a NEXUS kiosk.

Note: Beginning June 1, 2009, U.S. and Canadian citizen children under age 16 arriving by land or sea from contiguous territory may also present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, a Naturalization Certificate, or a Canadian Citizenship Card.

Beginning June 1, 2009, U.S. and Canadian citizen children under age 19 arriving by land or sea from contiguous territory and traveling with a school group, religious group, social or cultural organization, or sports team, may also present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, a Naturalization Certificate, or a Canadian Citizenship Card.

The group should be prepared to present a letter on organizational letterhead with the following information:

The name of the group and supervising adult;
A list of the children on the trip, and the primary address, phone number, date of birth, place of birth, and name of at least one parent or legal guardian for each child; and
A written and signed statement of the supervising adult certifying that he or she has obtained parental or legal guardian consent for each participating child.

http://www.getyouhome.gov/html/eng_map.html

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

Joe,

Go to the DMV and just get an enhanced license. Takes a few weeks but you can pay a small fee for rush delivery. The license is $30 and can be used at customs in both Canada and Mexico.

Badass, thanks for the heads up Ryan!

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

DH monkeys: Bromont is more like 1h45-2h00 from KT besides the potential wait at the customs to cross the border...

I was able to get there in just over an hour.....maybe an hour and a half tops.

 

[kiwimj]

I was able to get there in just over an hour.....maybe an hour and a half tops.

Bromont-Coaticook = 1 hour, Coaticook-KT = 45 minutes

Even if you pass by Stanstead customs, from there to Bromont is 1 hour for sure. That is if you drive 70-75 MPH

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

That is if you drive 70-75 MPH

Well there we go.

 

[Sandwich]

If I recall, it took us two hours or so. But it was early and I wasn't driving.....retardless, you'll have plenty of time to ride and can easily get there at a reasonable hour. The canadian border was empty, too. We drove right up into customs.

 

[HypNoTic]

You do realize that we use Km/h in Canada and not Mph? 100 on the highway is actually slower than you might expect

 

[kiwimj]

@ DHRFX: It's 1h from the customs, don't forget that you still have 45 minutes from KT to the customs...

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

@ DHRFX: It's 1h from the customs, don't forget that you still have 45 minutes from KT to the customs...

I never said it took just over an hour legally.

 

[walstib1]

So is the date set for monkeyfest 2009?? aug 14-16??

 

[TreeSaw]

So is the date set for monkeyfest 2009?? aug 14-16??

You are correct!

 

[McGRP01]

Have fun kids!

 

[Deyv]

Isa and Me are going. Is there a free bed still available?

 

[TreeSaw]

Isa and Me are going. Is there a free bed still available?

Absolutely! YEAH!!!

 

[GnarlyPirate]

Hey, I've got a few questions about MF if someone could answer them for me.

Is MF open to anyone, or is it an invite only affair?
Are there rides for people of all skill levels?
Do you need a downhill bike?

I'm actually getting married on the 15th of August so I wouldn't be able to attend, but it would be nice to know these things for future MFs.

 

[TreeSaw]

Hey, I've got a few questions about MF if someone could answer them for me.

Is MF open to anyone, or is it an invite only affair?
Are there rides for people of all skill levels?
Do you need a downhill bike?

I'm actually getting married on the 15th of August so I wouldn't be able to attend, but it would be nice to know these things for future MFs.

Congratulations on the nuptials!

Hopefully you can join us for a future gathering.

To answer your questions:
Yes, MF is open to anyone!

All skill levels are represented...we usually have several different group rides available.

No DH bike necessary. The Kingdom Trails offer some of the best singletrack I have ever ridden. There are some DH-style trails that would require a larger travel bike, but there is more than enough XC riding to keep you busy.

 

[GnarlyPirate]

Congratulations on the nuptials!

Hopefully you can join us for a future gathering.

To answer your questions:
Yes, MF is open to anyone!

All skill levels are represented...we usually have several different group rides available.

No DH bike necessary. The Kingdom Trails offer some of the best singletrack I have ever ridden. There are some DH-style trails that would require a larger travel bike, but there is more than enough XC riding to keep you busy.

Thank you for the congrats!

Good stuff. Well I look forward to hearing about the next MF and will definitely try to attend.

We will actually be doing our first honeymoon in Montreal and hopefully I can get the soon to be to agree to a day trip to KT or another spot in the area.

 

[kiwimj]

We will actually be doing our first honeymoon in Montreal

Yeah!!! Montreal...Have you ever been there? If you need any info on what to do or where to go, I'll be glad to help you! Just PM me!

 

[Greggah]

We will actually be doing our first honeymoon in Montreal

First honeymoon? Your going to have more than one?

 

[Quo Fan]

First honeymoon?

I personally have had 2. The future Mrs Quo Fan will be on her first (and only) in a little over 2 weeks. It will be my third (and final).

 

[GnarlyPirate]

First honeymoon? Your going to have more than one?

Absolutely.

We actually don't have a lot of time after the wedding so we decided to do a short one following the wedding. Neither of us have been to Montreal before so we thought it'd be perfect. We'll take our second honeymoon this coming winter when we have more time off.

 

[douglas]

There's a new trail (Burnham down) that will be perfect for the night ride, it has a ton of bridges and a good amount of elevation drop AND it ends almost across the street from the lodge.

 

[I Are Baboon]

There's a new trail (Burnham down) that will be perfect for the night ride, it has a ton of bridges and a good amount of elevation drop AND it ends almost across the street from the lodge.

Interesting! There weren't trails there before.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

There's a new trail (Burnham down) that will be perfect for the night ride, it has a ton of bridges and a good amount of elevation drop AND it ends almost across the street from the lodge.

Hopefully Eamon & Co. don't wait 'til I'm 4-5 beers and a few glasses of bourbon deep before going on the first night ride again.

 

[BadDNA]

Hopefully Eamon & Co. don't wait 'til I'm 4-5 beers and a few glasses of bourbon deep before going on the first night ride again.

You've got a reprieve this time, I won't be at the summer 'fest. Hopefully I can make it to the fall one. But really, what's the point of a drunken night ride if you're not impaired.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

You've got a reprieve this time, I won't be at the summer 'fest. Hopefully I can make it to the fall one. But really, what's the point of a drunken night ride if you're not impaired.

First time at the trails + all covered in leaves + barely working light = bad enough scenario.


Throw in inebriation, and you've got yourself a recipe for disaster.......albeit fun as hell.

 

[Greggah]

There's a new trail (Burnham down) that will be perfect for the night ride, it has a ton of bridges and a good amount of elevation drop AND it ends almost across the street from the lodge.

Did they refresh the map for this season and is that trail on it?

 

[TreeSaw]

Hopefully Eamon & Co. don't wait 'til I'm 4-5 beers and a few glasses of bourbon deep before going on the first night ride again.

You've got a reprieve this time, I won't be at the summer 'fest. Hopefully I can make it to the fall one. But really, what's the point of a drunken night ride if you're not impaired.

First time at the trails + all covered in leaves + barely working light = bad enough scenario.


Throw in inebriation, and you've got yourself a recipe for disaster.......albeit fun as hell.

Drunken night rides are the best! it's all in the name of fun right?

 

[Greggah]

Drunken night rides are the best! it's all in the name of fun right?

Ahh. What's the worst that could happen. "Hold my beer watch this."

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

Drunken night rides are the best! it's all in the name of fun right?

No doubt!

 

[douglas]

Interesting! There weren't trails there before.

I'd say 95% brand new, a couple small sections use (I think) old xc ski trails.

Did they refresh the map for this season and is that trail on it?

there is a new map, but this trail is not on it.