Snobeeler Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Pipemaster said: I’ll second that. Just ordered new version. Ordered mine also. Got the New England Snowmobile Map X package. It includes 5 states. Cannot for the life of me figure out how to get the .kmz files on my Iphone and into Guru maps. UPDATE: Ok got the 5 states that were included on Guru app using Itunes. You can also import using email. Looks like a nice program. Edited October 17, 2020 by Snobeeler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkxf9000 Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Snobeeler said: Ordered mine also. Got the New England Snowmobile Map X package. Cannot for the life of me figure out how to get the .kmz files on my Iphone and into Guru maps. Anyone do it yet? I have the sd card for my gps so I’m not sure how that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkxf9000 Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Snobeeler said: Ordered mine also. Got the New England Snowmobile Map X package. It includes 5 states. Cannot for the life of me figure out how to get the .kmz files on my Iphone and into Guru maps. UPDATE: Ok got the 5 states that were included on Guru app using Itunes. You can also import using email. Looks like a nice program except, Only certain states are included that allow for detailed base map of streets. New York is, Maine is not. Need to purchase upgrade to Guru Pro to get Maine streets. It is $50 for lifetime or $2.50 per month. Has anyone just purchased the Maine snowmobile map and do the streets show up in detail? I just have the Maine snowmobile map on the sd card and I just looked at it and it does show the roads and streets. Edited October 17, 2020 by yorkxf9000 Found out different information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, yorkxf9000 said: I just have the Maine snowmobile map on the sd card but only the snowmobile trails are on it not any streets or roads. Actually Maine streets are included in what I got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkxf9000 Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Snobeeler said: Actually Maine streets are included in what I got? Yeah I just edited my post because I just looked at it and the streets are on it. Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionjack Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) On 10/16/2020 at 7:12 PM, Pipemaster said: Our first trip up North in Maine. We had the same problem with putting together a bag trip. So far our plan is : 2 nights at 5 Lakes lodge in Millinocket 1 night at Hewes Brook Lodge 1 night at The Inn at Acadia 1 night at Homestead Lodge 1 night 5 Lakes Lodge Maybe this will help some. Any input is welcome. Well done. Thanks for this post. Been riding Maine for 2 years now and have only done overnight Greenville to Rangley and have been really missing an authentic Quebec tour with places like 100 Lacs and the Richelieu. Edited October 24, 2020 by actionjack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted October 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 With some of you planning to come from out of state to Maine, this winter, I wanted to give an update on traveling here this winter. The virus is showing a spike in cases in Maine the past couple weeks that are more statewide and community spread verses the past super spreader events we have seen . Maine is still the second lowest state in the country in cases per 100,000 people. Maine tests at a higher rate than most, and the positivity rate is several times lower than the country as a whole. Out of staters coming to Maine need to check Maine's CDC website to see if your state is excempt from the 14 day quarantine or if you need to do so upon entering Maine. The list of excempt states can change at a short notice, so stay updated. As I understand it, you can bypass the quarantine by getting a Covid test (that shows negative) within 72 hours of entering Maine. Again, as i understand it, the results of the test will be needed to check into a lodging business. The good news is that Maine will have rapid testing available at 65 Walgreen stores up and running very soon. Results after the test are about 15 minutes. I would assume Walgreen's will print out a copy of the results for you. Also as I understand it, these tests are highly accurate when the test comes back negative. However, not so much if the test comes back positive. The state recommends should you come back positive on a rapid test, you should take a second test of the non rapid type. mike PLAYHARD and MrGutz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Thanks! This is going to be a last minute call for sure. Go or No-Go..... Later GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipemaster Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 5 hours ago, MrGutz said: Thanks! This is going to be a last minute call for sure. Go or No-Go..... Later GutZ I agree, this should make for an interesting season. Wife and I were planning on going out west in February, that's on hold for sure. Wait and see 🙁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipeman Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 I have been staring at coming to Maine also. My concern is I love to do saddlebag riding and of course I don’t want to drive all the way up to Aroostook County to start from Central Pennsylvania. I was looking at starting around the Forks area and taking off from there for seven or eight days, no clue if that’s possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted October 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 The Forks area is a good place to start and saves a lot of driving verses starting further north. Rangeley would be another good place to start to lessen the drive, Rangeley putting you into more snow country. Maine snow seems to have been less dependable in recent years, especially as you get further south of the Maine Quebec border. Places like the Forks and Houlton (southern Aroostook County) can go either way some years. MrGutz and GT Rider 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 12 hours ago, Pipeman said: I have been staring at coming to Maine also. My concern is I love to do saddlebag riding and of course I don’t want to drive all the way up to Aroostook County to start from Central Pennsylvania. I was looking at starting around the Forks area and taking off from there for seven or eight days, no clue if that’s possible. Our group is starting in Millinocket. Planning 2 local rides then 4 day loop up around Madawaska. Looks like around 130-140 miles per day. Looks like we can add miles to each day with some detours. We already made all reservations and some spots were almost full already. PM me if you want details, happy to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) 23 hours ago, mikerider said: With some of you planning to come from out of state to Maine, this winter, I wanted to give an update on traveling here this winter. The virus is showing a spike in cases in Maine the past couple weeks that are more statewide and community spread verses the past super spreader events we have seen . Maine is still the second lowest state in the country in cases per 100,000 people. Maine tests at a higher rate than most, and the positivity rate is several times lower than the country as a whole. Out of staters coming to Maine need to check Maine's CDC website to see if your state is excempt from the 14 day quarantine or if you need to do so upon entering Maine. The list of excempt states can change at a short notice, so stay updated. As I understand it, you can bypass the quarantine by getting a Covid test (that shows negative) within 72 hours of entering Maine. Again, as i understand it, the results of the test will be needed to check into a lodging business. The good news is that Maine will have rapid testing available at 65 Walgreen stores up and running very soon. Results after the test are about 15 minutes. I would assume Walgreen's will print out a copy of the results for you. Also as I understand it, these tests are highly accurate when the test comes back negative. However, not so much if the test comes back positive. The state recommends should you come back positive on a rapid test, you should take a second test of the non rapid type. mike Mike, good info there. Thanks Current Exemptions Exempt effective June 12, 2020: New Hampshire Vermont Exempt effective July 3, 2020: Connecticut New Jersey New York Exempt effective September 23, 2020: Massachusetts Edited October 31, 2020 by Snobeeler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted October 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Maine's governor is hinting she may take some states off the Santa list of good states. GT Rider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipeman Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 It is a shame, I fear this winter is going to be a shit show.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Pipeman said: It is a shame, I fear this winter is going to be a shit show.... I’m afraid you are right. I just can’t fathom not riding in Quebec this January February and March. Just out of my realm of reality. Let’s head to the UP of Michigan Wes. Keewenaw Peninsula is calling us! Pipeman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Rider Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Florida Snowman said: I’m afraid you are right. I just can’t fathom not riding in Quebec this January February and March. Just out of my realm of reality. Let’s head to the UP of Michigan Wes. Keewenaw Peninsula is calling us! Michigan would not let their own residents go to their summer homes. 🤢 I would watch carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Rider Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 4 hours ago, mikerider said: Maine's governor is hinting she may take some states off the Santa list of good states. https://www.maine.gov/covid19/ Hi Mike do you know witch states? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted October 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Don't quote me, but I believe any states that go above 2 percent positivity rate in testing. Maine has stayed around .4 % for quite awhile, and past couple weeks has jumped to .8 %. (still about ten times lower than the national average). Vermont and probably NH will be the only two states that will for sure be okay. We may find out this weekend or Monday if it changes. As I understand it we are supposed to go to the more liberal stage 4 of re opening on Monday, and there is a lot of talk of that being canceled and staying at stage 3. (keeping smaller crowds in restaurants, indoor gatherings, bars stay closed etc.). quebec bob and GT Rider 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Rider Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 10/30/20 NY 1.58 % Brooklyn.🤮 I will put my Quebec pass on the sled and call it a year. MrGutz and MrsGTRider 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quebec bob Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel.advisory........41 states now on the quarantine list to enter NY...as of 10/28. Any state with more than 10 positive cases per 100k on a 7 consecutive day rolling total....must quarantine for 14 days and cannot rent a B&B, hotel, etc. Mass is not on the list ...YET..... We are leaving in the morning for 6 days of steel head fishing, we called a few moments ago...still OK TO GO, BUT THEY TOLD US....IF YOU GO ON THE LIST WHILE YOU ARE HERE...YOU MUST CHECK OUT AND GO HOME. MrGutz and PLAYHARD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quebec bob Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 50 minutes ago, GT Rider said: 10/30/20 NY 1.58 % Brooklyn.🤮 I will put my Quebec pass on the sled and call it a year. That really sucks, stuck in the city and having to do that, out in the country I can ride out my drive way, do not want to do that, it sure is not Canada. I feel your pain Jim, if you cannot sled I hope you can find a way to get away for a few weeks, be well, Bob. GT Rider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted October 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 So Jim, IF I am right about the 2% thresh hold, sounds like NYers are good to enter Maine without a test or quarantine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Rider Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 hour ago, mikerider said: So Jim, IF I am right about the 2% thresh hold, sounds like NYers are good to enter Maine without a test or quarantine. If it holds and I certainly hope it does! We will see what February brings. Thanks Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted November 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 Just passing this along; This afternoon N.Y., N.J., and Conn. residents have been taken off Santa's good list for those who want to enter Maine. The people of these three states must quarantine for two weeks upon entering Maine or show a current negative test result for the virus. (Most states were already on the naughty list). Upon entering lodging you must give the lodging owner certain info that allows contact tracers to find you should there be an outbreak.. Just remember, as I mentioned earlier, within a few weeks 65 Walgreen stores in Maine will have the rapid testing available, results in 15 minutes. You can also get tested in your home state as long as it is within 72 hours or sooner when entering Maine and you have the results.. Thus people from banned states can still enter Maine and not quarantine. It also looks like the stage 4 (more liberal) expanded opening is not taking place as scheduled tomorrow. This would include bars not opening and not upping indoor gathering numbers. Many bars have been allowed to open by exchanging their bar license for a restaurant license. They must serve a full menu, not just alcohol and pub snacks. Also people at these bar/restaurants must be seated and not mingle around the bar. I suspect restaurants and bar/restaurants may be difficult to enter while out on the snowmobile circuit, mostly due to the mandatory limited seating. Also many restaurants have closed either for good or while waiting out the pandemic, making demand bigger than the supply. Gas station sandwiches may start to taste good! Remember, much of Maine's popular snowmobile areas are located in very small towns. mike GT Rider, MrsGTRider and Snobeeler 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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