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Wishing you your BEST year ahead!

Sold to new owners. “A page of history is turned! We are happy to announce that we are passing the torch to Julie Tremblay and Stéphane Laprise, the new owners of the Complex since a few days. With 10 years of experience in the North Shore hotel industry, they will continue to grow the family business. Our team will continue to welcome you, summer and winter, with the service you are used to. We will also continue to support them in this transition and we will not be far away..”

Ok digging around some more it seems the bridge needed to reopen this section “officially” (as people were passingon it this year anyway it was just not fully groomed) will be completed this summer. To reopen next season is the plan.

Snowmobilers are tree huggers too!! GutZ

The Durham Report By: Bill O'ReillyMay 16, 2023 After more than three and a half years and tens of millions of taxpayer dollars, special counsel John Durham has issued a 300-page report on how the FBI botched the Russian Collusion investigation. You may remember another special counsel, Robert Mueller, who found out after spending tens of millions of dollars that the Trump campaign had nothing to do with plots from Russia and that the entire thing was engineered by the Hillary Clinton campaign. The FBI, of course, knew that early on, but the bureau chose to probe the matter anyway to make Donald Trump look bad and possibly tilt the election to Hillary. Durham does not name names because he's part of the Washington establishment, but the culprits are former FBI Director James Comey, former Assistant Director Andrew McCabe, and the notorious Peter Strzok, who orchestrated the fraudulent investigation. All three were banished from the FBI but will not be prosecuted in a court of law. Why not? Because Attorney General Merrick Garland is a Democrat who takes orders from another Democrat named Joe Biden. Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the DC swamp, where powerful government agencies are now actively interfering in presidential campaigns. How about those 51 former national security people who signed a letter saying Hunter Biden's laptop was a Russian plant? It's one big happy political hack family. In fact, I think all the Russian Collusion-Hunter Biden guys and gals should have a reunion down the road; they could lift a glass and toast the fact that they almost did it. They were this close to ushering Hillary into power and actually helped Biden win. It's all about ideology and subterfuge. This is America today. See you later for the No Spin News.

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Watching fires in Quebec closely. We are getting some help from Mother Nature here in Nova Scotia today, it has been a hellish week here. Over 200 structures in one fire and 50,000 acres in another. Hoping Quebec has some help with rain soon!

https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2023/05/29/une-souche-dans-un-sentier-coutera-plus-de-33-m-a-un-club-de-motoneigistes?fbclid=IwAR1yR_Dst9Bt6Vcz-oQ-o-ElMiml404PegUKUGlCMDbWzd6U6QVZj6QOsDo_aem_th_AaF6-R7Y6luHsj02J_orwYeKFBxgPsSijhszsVdqacuOW0GZtpH-77dmssZ5OTM4LCA An Abitibi-Témiscamingue snowmobiling club will have to pay more than $3.3 million to an Ontario snowmobiler living with serious after-effects from an accident when he hit a tree stump on the edge of one of the club's trails. In January 2017, James Stover Clendenning was riding towards Amos on a newly developed section of the popular Trans-Québec 93 trail in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, when he hit a snow-covered tree stump. This caused him to lose control of his snowmobile and miss a turn, before violently colliding with several trees on the other side of the trail, which is maintained by the Club de motoneigistes MRC Rouyn-Noranda. His friend saw him suddenly rise from his seat, "as if he was being ejected", describes the judgment. He immediately rushed to Mr. Clendenning, who was unconscious. He then tried to call 911, but had to go back up the hill because he had no cell phone reception. Surgery and after-effects A doctor on the trail at the time assisted the victim. Later in the afternoon, the Ontario man was taken to hospital. He was hospitalized for about three months before finally being discharged. James Stover Clendenning underwent numerous surgical procedures, notably on his hip and shoulder. He had plates placed on several different ribs. He also had to be intubated and suffered convulsions. The father of five and owner of a large farm in Ontario is no longer the same, living with many after-effects of the accident. Not the same According to his daughter's testimony at the trial, "he always seems tired and has to take naps. He can't carry on a long conversation and often tells the same story on the same day to the same people." He is also no longer able to look after his farm in Ontario, which has been in his family for over 100 years, spanning four generations. "I'm more of an elder relative than a husband," the 59-year-old said repeatedly at the trial. For its part, the club had argued instead that the stump was not actually on the trail and that Mr. Clendenning had accepted the risks inherent in snowmobiling. Quebec Superior Court Judge Patrick Buchholz, however, disagreed. "The club was negligent in leaving the tree stump in place," wrote the magistrate in his ruling handed down earlier this month. The stump in question was 37 cm high and 11 cm wide, "which is certainly high enough and thick enough to cause a violent impact if struck by a snowmobile travelling at a speed of around 30 to 40 km/h", it reads. The snowmobile club was ordered to pay James Stover Clendenning nearly $3.3 million in moral damages and lost income, as well as over $300,000 to his wife and $30,000 to each of their five children.

I never understood why they put those trees so close to the trail makes no sense. obviously judge not a snowmobiler or a fan of snowmobiling

Happy B Day !

Wishing you your BEST year ahead!

Wake up Patriots, the country as you knew it is gone. unbelieveable the nonsense being generated by this administration. remember this wide open border as well, it will be the springboard for the next 9/11. they are walking right in.

Let's be honest. Both options suck in their current offerings. There is lots being spent on R and D though. So hopefully we get there sooner than later. Talking with some generator guys and they've told me the energy density isn't nearly as good with hydrogen vs. natural gas. It will take a larger volume of fuel to do the same job. Natural gas was never as good as diesel or gasoline on this front to begin with. I'd say were on the EV bandwagon now like it or not. Question is when they can get the range up, charging times down and cold weather performance in line with less losses. I could be wrong, but what I see is lots of EV charging infrastructure being built. I don't see much in the way of hydrogen infrastructure coming online. Water emissions would make for some interesting winter driving though wouldn't it? Might firm some trails up if the sleds are watering the trails down ever so lightly as you ride too. Maybe they can find a way to convert that water emissions into snow. Every sled is a snow maker. Now we're onto something.

She described her father as "a hero to everyone, always ready to help, never able to say no." Hopefully the hindsight critics will keep the opinions respectful of these gents.

I can't take credit for this, and I can't remember where I saw it to give credit where it's due, but... Back in the day girls all wanted to be princesses, and guys all wanted to be pirates, but they didn't gouge out one of our eyes give us a patch and cut off one of our legs and give us a peg!

The FCMQ is looking at a rebuild of its APP and are looking for suggestions on how to improve it. Could you provide me with the pros and cons of the current app and what you would like to see in the new app. I will pass your thoughts along to my contact. Thanks Andy

Very sad when someone trying to save the lives of others becomes a victim.

You can make it route the longer route the way you would like to go by adding waypoints. Pics show shortest and longer route by adding waypoint 1 in yellow.

yaaa....tons of blowdowns and i have seen everything yet....at least close to camp.... nice firewood but aint last long in the stove... lots of rain and wind today ... jean-guy

The app is incredibly useful. Use it all the time. I would love to be able to switch between "North Up' or direction traveling "Up".

bonjour made it to camp yesterday ...windy and cold....nice clean up to do ...lots of trees on the road.. jean-guy

To celebrate my ridding buddy Mikes 72nd birthday we decided to got for a short trip this week. Left Vermont Monday morning and headed for our drop point , Pont Rouge. Got there about noon, unloaded and headed for the Delta. 3 trail was flat and fast to junction of 73. 73 fresh groomed to junction of 23 and we followed the groomer north on 23 to about 15 miles before the first warmup shack. Passed him and 23 showed us the weekend traffic for the next 15 miles. This warmup shack must be a big destination on sunday for the locals, from there north was much better. Quick bite to eat and gas at Le Etape and back on the trail. 23 north was choppy from the weekend, but not to bad. Mt Apica was closed when we went by, may be a Monday thing? Hit the 83 east and it was very good to the Delta. Arrived at 7:00, 210 miles, good first day. This morning we decided to head down the 83 to 383 and to Lanse St Jean. The first mile out of town is pretty thin, but still worth the ride. Trail was very good first 20 miles, then we picked up fresh groomed all the way to St Felix. 383 to gas stop at Lanse St Jean then 301, that was fresh groomed Monday night. Got to 83 and they had about 10 inches of fresh snow from Sunday night. Smooth under the fresh powder so nice trail, they have so much snow on the Clairmont Express you could probably ride until May up here. Left turn on to the 383 and fresh groomed all the way to Ferland for gas stop. Headed out to find fresh groomed again all the way to 368. Have not been through here for a few years and some changes have been done. Lots of logging has widened the trail out and its very nice. The old Bouliare Relay is gone. Not a trace of a building left, hate to see the old places go, but time marches on. Hit Bills trail {368} and fresh groomed out to the 23. Warm up shack at the intersection had burned down early in the season, hope they rebuild in the off season. Up the 23 to 83 and a stop at the Green Frog for a quick beverage. Out on the lake and back to the hotel. 83 east is getting thin in the logged out areas so it wont be long till the end here. Back around 5:00 with 260 miles in the meter. GREAT DAY. Up early this morning. Breakfast at 6:30 and on the trail and headed back to the truck by 7:30. Nice surprise this morning, 83 fresh groomed last night all the way to Lake Kanigami. Blue sky and temp about 15f, makes this trail a quick ride to the lake. Lake is smooth and its a quick ride across. Surprise, fresh groomed last nite to the 23. Headed south to Mt Apica for gas and go, trail good as not much traffic mid week. Fresh groomed to Le Etape. This is one of my favorite trails, Smooth and straight and only saw one sled all morning. From the Le Etape intersection to the first warm up shack was a little bumpy, but it always seems this way. From there it back to St Ray was very good and was fresh groomed from St Ray to Pont Rouge. Back at the truck at 1:00 with 205 miles. What a great last day and season ender. We talked about staying another day, but at our advanced age we both had to be back Thursday for doctor appointments. Glad we can still do it, but this getting old stuff is sometimes getting in the way of ridding. Hope you all have a good summer. Steve

Yes, next week looks cold. Any elevation should be ok for a few weeks.

Great Report Steve U Boy’s ROCK!!!!!!

Going through old pictures and found this classic.

Hi Mike ! Those were the days ! Glad to see you made it back to RDL this year! I may have to join you next year for a week or two.I have not been up to QC for 4 yrs. I miss it. I drop by QR every now & then. Enjoy reading your posts. Also still follow along with Jack & Sandys posts to see where they are riding. Also followed Jim & Gemmas ride this year. So many good people I have met & rode with up there. Deano

Thanks for posting Snow Crazed ! Brings back good memories. In the 1st pic I'm second from the left next to my son. He was 16 & that was his first trip to QC. He is now 31. He has a house of his own & we still ride & hang out together. In the 2nd pic I know most of the people there & have rode with many of them. I stay in touch with Bill & Ray. Good times !

That indeed is mikerider in the stripes. Here is a picture from 2016 at the hotel formerly called the Hi. 🙂

HCS that is certianly a while back.

A (Non Computer) friend from Western Mass. is heading to Alma Monday. Sounds like he is meeting some friends from somewhere in Quebec. He is worried about conditions. I would like to pass on any information and recommendations you guys can provide. Thanks very much.

We were going to run up to Saint Bruno tomorrow. If I see anything dramatic, I'll post

Thats north of LSJ? Usually not bad till the end .... South is usually another story... Weird winter for conditions. Later GutZ

I know is closed near Dolbeu

Meanwhile in Daytona Sunday……

A $12 Hobby balloon with a ham radio hanging from it!

Damn you Thomas

Arrived at the Roquemont at 5:00 PM. Snow and trails look good! What a difference this place is! Have not been here for over 8 years. All redone. Place is Mint! Headed for the Delta tomorrow. Will report back after the run tomorrow. Glad to be back up here in Quebec.

Hi neksledr, Sorry for late response, but thought I would share this. For some reason that part of 23 does not show up on the normal trail and grooming site. I don’t know if groomer has the gps function or not. But if you go onto St. Raymond trail report it will show when they last groomed that trail to L’Etape and other trails in and around ST. Raymond. https://clubmotoneigest-raymond.com/conditions-sentiers/ Oilman

Thanks Yeti!

Nice run and thanks for sharing. Hope to see you and say hi at some point this winter. mike

Hi Oilman. The map is showing grooming over by Alma and north of the Lac. South of the Lac around Lac Bouchette is still "Not Reported". It is getting better every day. Enjoy. Jack & Sandi

Hi Oilman glad you had a great day, it's good to hear trails are slowly coming together and yer midweek is a great time to ride in mount valin... we will be at the delta in 2 weeks time can't wait... be safe and enjoy...

Todays Run: left Delta and headed for Mt Valin. In town trails all freshly groomed. Go across both bridges and take a right to head for 93. Trail went to 4/10. The quad trail that ran beside it was all freshly groomed, snowmobile trail nope. At least it was a short run to 93. Head east on 93, back to Mint conditions. All good to K31. Had lunch and a splash of fuel and off to St. Ambroise. 93 west to 328 west to 367. All good running. Did a loop in that area and then headed back to the Delta. 175 miles today. Not much traffic at all. Nice to sled mid week for sure.

No doubt! She had fun and did well. Thank you Jack.

Left Saint Raymond and headed for L’Etape. Plenty of snow. Trails 7/10. Last groom 4-5 days ago. Fueled up and had a bite to eat and off to Mount Apica. Warmed up and had a quick drink. Trails 9/10 north of L’Etape. Took 23 north to 83 East into the Delta in Jonquiere. Trails again 9/10. Great run 197 Miles. My Girlfriend did great on the 600 Switchback. First time riding in Canada. Will try to post some pics. Oilman

Yes it looks good now. Hope you guys find some good riding around RDL.