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  1. Nice of the sun to visit today. We wrecked a lot of freshly groomed trails today and I'm not going to lie, it was fun!
    9 points
  2. Free week end in Quebec so I get the news on the interweb Linda and company are coming to town, bring your bathing she says. Tell me more, Auberge le Vieux Moulin in St. Emelie de Energie. I’m in! Saturday morning early rise, 2 hr drive and I’m there for breakfast at 8:15 to meet the crew. After a delicious omelette and some planning we’re off for a 200+ klm loop I whipped up quickly for them. Pourvoire Lac Blanc is the lunch stop, trails are flat and hard, very cold -25°C and blue sky day. Sunday same deal 200+ klms only were looping Lac Taureau, took some convincing the crew though given it was -32°c and snowing. Bottom line....you drive 10 hrs to do what??? 50 klms later we lose 2, too cold. now we’re 5. Lunch break at Auberge Lac Taureau -39°C now but heh we’re snowmobilers right! Trails are still flat and hard but further north we get they are filling up with snow. Le Vieux Moulin has what you need after a long cold day of riding, hot tub, pool, sauna what ever fancies you. It was a challenging week end to say the least battling the cold was just that a battle but I do have to say Linda’s a real trooper, never seen anyone like her, not a peep out of her the whole time, lead on she says we’re here to ride let’s go! Tough as nails.
    7 points
  3. Dark snowy day today, we had to abort over by the Isle de Verte after the grooming ran out and trails were drifted and hard to see. Turned around and went south and a Chevellier Burger and soup at the Chevellier Frontier Club House. Lots of snow out there. 2 stucks, sorry, only got picture of SnowCrazed.
    4 points
  4. We got a late start leaving Parent this a.m. (11 or so) my buddies sled needed a repair for the air suspension and Andre from L’ Hombre du Vent fixed it good and cheap. Headed towards Clova and the trail was beautiful the whole way. Blue skies and a lot less wind today. Heading west from Parent to and including Clova has less snow than east of Parent towards Wemo. Totally doable and great just less. Saw 4 sleds coming at us about 1/2 way mark and that was it. Had lunch in Clova (were the only ones there) Dominic reports the trail towards Faillon will have the bridges done any day and then he is sending the groomer in. He hoped Friday or Saturday but sounded a little “iffy” Back tracked to Parent , gased up and headed towards Gouin. Ran into a group of 10 heading west again about the half way point. You could certainly tell that half of that big group we passed yesterday stayed here at the Gouin last night as the trail coming in here had small bumps. Waitress reports 17 here for stay. Said they were from France. We are the only ones here tonight and just finished a GREAT Lasagna dinner and sharing a bottle of wine. The Fox is running around the parking lot waiting for some hand me outs. Water was froze in the shower in our cabin so we had to bring our stuff over and shower over at the main house. No biggie at least the toilet and bathroom sink in the cabin work. A GREAT day overall. Great trails, extremely low traffic, blue skies and good friends. They are calling for a solid 6” here tonight/tomorrow so that oughta be interesting. We are thinking of spending the night in Windigo tomorrow after we go to the 22 for lunch and ride some trails over there a bit. PEACE
    4 points
  5. Good idea Jak. But with this Choko, all the Quebecois wave at me like I am one of them. I like that!
    4 points
  6. Nobody knows you with that black jacket Mike, you gotta wear a orange scarf or something!
    4 points
  7. Day 2 Woke up to blue skies and checked the grooming app, TQ 23 green! Decision made. TQ 23 up to mt apica for lunch. Freshly groomed single pass, I assume the groomer will coming back tonight for the second pass. At letape Eric's fuel I light on mine showing 4 bars? Fuel gage off or is he burning more fuel. Can't chance it into letape for fuel and we take the same. Fuel gage off, just like on the 1200's Contnue on to Apica for lunch. Quick stop at the overlook. TQ 23 to the 368 groomed to perfection! Into the Saguanee for the night. Only a handful of sleds today no oncoming. Like tom said, a blue sky day for sure! Really loving the 900tXRS Feels a lot lighter, love the power. Downsides, colder then the 1200, the throttle is taking a lot to get used to, way to jumpy even In standard mode. Wish they didn't switch to the new throttle. I,m sure I'll get used to it. Snow moving in tonight till Thursday with possible freezing rain. Going to stay North to hopefully avoid it. Hopefully Tom gets his sled back early tomorrow to head North!
    4 points
  8. Woke up to a beautiful blue bird day today! The replacement stator for my Apex XTX did not make the shipping cutoff yesterday from Sherbrooke so my sled won’t be ready until tomorrow. No fret. Staying at a great place - Le Petit Manoir du Casino in La Malbaie. Right next door to the Casino & Manoir Richelieu. Not a bad spot to spend 2 nights! Rented a new ride for the day from a great guy Pierre Couturier of Top Location Motoneige right on the property! How convenient is that. I HIGHLY recommend Pierre. He went WAY out of his way helping me, arranging my dead Yamaha sled pick & delivery, arranging the mechanic, driving me to my hotel with all me saddle bags & gear, translations with the mechanic & shop, texting, calls etc.... Rode out on a Ski-Doo 900 Ace Renegade. Nice horse indeed! Florida Snowman like! Rode from La Malbaie to Clermont (be warned NO GAS in Clermont! Station under renovation to become a new Shell station. Hopefully completed in a month or so). Continued on The Clermont Express up to L’ Anse-Saint-Jean. Took gas and did the reverse route back the hotel. What a fantastic afternoon! Hopefully my Yami is ready by early afternoon tomorrow provided the stator arrives in the morning as promised. Jim & Eric are up in LSG tonight & will be heading my way tomorrow so we can get this party started!
    3 points
  9. snowmaster2112

    In Parent we are

    Rode from buddies camp on Lac Chapeau de Paille (off the M20 at the end) to Parent today and staying at L’ Ombré du vent. The only place to stay in this town for sure. Trails are a 20 on a 1-10 scale. Saw about 10 sleds total at Repos today at noon. Rode the rode to Kanawata (no tracks) and we were the only people there for late lunch at 2pm. They said a group of 4 stiffed them last night and never showed or called. Hate when people do that. At this point we have actually not passed anyone all day. Onwards to my personal favorite trail section in the world (Kanawata to Casey) and up to the 83. All as good or better than I have EVER seen it. Flatter than “piss on a plate”. Hauling along about 1/2 way or more to Parent and BAM first sled of the day comes around a corner. At first I’m like oh well actually good to see others out braving the cold. Then another sled, and another, and another, and another......goes on for what seemed like 2 full minutes. The three of us collectively agree that there was somewhere between 35-40 of them. UNREAL it was considering we hadn’t seen ANYONE all day to this point. Funny thing is it’s so cold that the already perfectly flat trail was literally unaffected from their passing. Lady that owns the depaneur in Parent said it took her an hour to fill them all up. They were French, on a multi day 1000K trip. 1/2 or more of the group was going to the Gouin and the other half some outfitter whose name I have never heard of????? Or maybe I didn’t understand her. We have no definitive plans and are gonna ride 3 more days up here and head back to my buddies camp on Thursday. Hope everyone made it through the storm alright. We only rode yesterday from the camp to Matawin and back a 100 miles and that was challenging with the cold, wind and snow but really fun too as again, no one out and trails were flat with all kinds of fun loose stuff. Matawin was nearly dead yesterday at 1pm Didnt take many pics today but here is one in Casey. I had to stop and regain my composure from the run from Kanawata.. PEACE
    2 points
  10. It was tough going twice today but still a great day!
    2 points
  11. Hopefully it stays all snow. I will be rolling into Drakkar around 9am tomorrow. Some of my group will be there later today. If you are around this weekend Don and are free to ride let me know.
    2 points
  12. Cnc

    2019 Tremblant area

    Posted about an hr ago Jan 23/19 on the Diable et Rouge FB page.the section they are actually talking about is a short section of about 1/2 km closer to Arundel than Weir that runs along the side of the 327 hwy and the elk farm. With high winds and new snow it drifts badly making it a challenge to find or stay on the trail without sliding into a deep ditch. You can avoid this section by riding along the shoulder of the 327.
    2 points
  13. MrGutz

    Shawinigan Season Opener

    Or spin it around and pull with your index. (No-Hair's favorite feature) GutZ
    2 points
  14. Is cuz stuck or just taking a break for a pose?
    2 points
  15. Tom, why don’t u take that first dollar u ever made and put a down payment on a sled that isn’t older than your kids...
    2 points
  16. Does anyone use a heat sore for your feet. I like many I'm sure are diabetic and my feet have the nerve damaged thing. I rode last weekend and I had a problem with the coldness on my feet. I have good boots that are good for 60 below my feet just hurt more than feeling cold. I still don't want to take a chance on them getting frostbite. Just wondering if anyone uses heated socks or insole heaters. I did see a lady last weekend who had insole heated and she said they did keep her feet warm. They were wired into her heated shield power supply. Also I ride a renegade 850 and have read others say their feet get cold so I am covering the running boards with plates to stop the wind coming from below where my feet set.. I noticed this at the end of last year while riding up the river north of Shawinigan that the air pressure from below was lifting my feet. 30 below and 60 mph means really cold. Thanks for any advice.
    1 point
  17. I ran electric socks for several seasons, wired them straight to the battery, they had a connection similar to the RCA one for the Helmets, also a little cap for the power connector when not in use. worked Great, found them at Harley Dealer. I think the brand was like Gerbar, Gerber. GutZ Found the Brand, Gerbring. Like these but a direct wire version. https://www.thewarmingstore.com/gerbing-sock-liner-7v-battery.html?productid=gerbing-sock-liner-7v-battery&channelid=FROOG&utm_source=CSE&utm_medium=GoogleShopping&utm_campaign=SolidCactus&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt-i69OOE4AIV0JCfCh3HZgZcEAQYBSABEgKm1PD_BwE GutZ
    1 point
  18. MrGutz

    Oxygen Helmets

    No, but there are vents, figure them out BEFORE your ride, drove me crazy first day. GutZ
    1 point
  19. sleddhead1

    Stolen Sleds

    I know that at Le Cabanon, you put your truck and trailer in the parking compound which is locked, and they tell you not to leave your sleds in the trailer but to keep them in the secured corral.. The reason being is the trail is accessible from that lot, your truck and trailer is secure there and your sled is secure in the corral.
    1 point
  20. Remember when you were 12? Seems like just yesterday. Staying up all night (and growing facial hair) was nuthin!
    1 point
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  22. When I first started riding years ago , I always had a problem with cold feet. I tried a few pairs of boots and nothing kept my toes warm at 10 below or colder. I even bought a product called Hot Shot boot heaters which did solve the problem but I hated being connected by the wires. Friend of mine told me to get Sorel glaciers that are rated to 100 below and I haven't had cold feet since. I wear a 10 and a half in normal shoes but I bought the boots a size 12. I've noticed if you have a size and a half bigger your foot will be much warmer. Good luck!
    1 point
  23. Pressiac has a decent restaurant right beside the gas pumps!
    1 point
  24. She’s absolutely right!!!!! We all drive forever to find the snow, once we find it.... we’re there to ride!!!!!! Enjoyed hanging out at La Blanc when I was there in December.
    1 point
  25. hi jg !!! did nt ask....but... the way he rides...i guess he s only taking a break and looking at the scenery !!!! jean-guy
    1 point
  26. Wow Tom, that Doo is even a 2019! Nice rental. Jack, you probably already know this, but put the throttle so it is horizontal facing you, and don;t use your thumb on the throttle. Put the throttle lever in the crux between your thumb and finger.
    1 point
  27. snowmaster2112

    In Parent we are

    Today’s update/intel coming in a about 1.5 hrs after shower/souper. We are at the Gouin.
    1 point
  28. Looks like a great adventure awaits you if your in the area we are staying at Windigo Thursday night Mt Valain Friday night
    1 point
  29. I think you need to find a place with a longer name!! Have fun brother! GutZ
    1 point
  30. bonsoir !!! just to let you know...it has been very windy here....today ....rock'n roll +++++ sorry ,can t post pics for now !!! jean-guy
    1 point
  31. You are right Steve. There is a Couche Tard. The Irving is closed & under construction to become a Shell. Can’t see it from the Irving station.
    1 point
  32. There is gas in Claremont, Its a new store about 1/4 mile to the right of the old place.
    1 point
  33. largedaryl

    Quebec Free Weekend

    The 4 strokes staying beside us at Rabaska had issues Sat AM ... those in the open did not go until 1 pm.. those on the covered trailer were OK we were told Water temp said -18F on startup Sat AM. We rode until 6 pm... amazing came in warm at 6pm ... and temp said -29C. Was rather surprised to not get cold hands as soon as the sun went down.. just the right trail conditions I guess to stay active and warm on the 13 south of Fer a Cheval.
    1 point
  34. largedaryl

    In Parent we are

    Sunday AM going through Fontbrune's yard we saw 20 plus sleds all looking the same... perhaps they did a test run Sunday. It would have been a wild first ride for them Sunday... cold and snowy ... hard to see the trail when not well marked. The 13 from Rabaska ( via the 236 not on the map ) to Fer a Chavel was sweet Saturday.. much more snow here than south of the Baskatong. Elevation was up to 1399 ft on the Poo GPS .. that has a lot to do with the snow I imagine. Glad to hear the 83 is already in top shape.. headed there the end of Feb into March when the longer days and warmer sun arrives.
    1 point
  35. I second this ! Stayed a few times and was always good. They have rooms or a couple of cottages you can rent. Do your own cooking if the mood moves you. Linda was just there this weekend. The Groomer use to park there and leave from there . It’s been a couple of years not sure if it still does?
    1 point
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  37. Hi Mike, I'm glad to see you are putting that new jacket to good use. It was -20C when we left Saturday morning and it dropped to -28C around La Pocatiere on auto route 20. We had a good ride home. If all goes well, we will head back up this Saturday January 26th. We might snowmobile to RDL instead of trailer this time. Say hi to Terry for us. Hi Jak, Glad to hear you had a safe ride home too. Maybe catch you on the next run. Jack & Sandi
    1 point
  38. one of my nephew near by the faribault camp !!! jean-guy
    1 point
  39. Phil 1

    trail 93

    It’s beautiful open and can be fast if you wish.
    1 point
  40. No sleep got home phone rang going back out.
    0 points
  41. 23 January 12c snowing again.saying 5-10cm today tonight , tomorrow who knows? Some say all snow here only time will tell. Been at work since 1pm yesterday got at least an hour left before i can make for chez ice. off shift tonight, ice need sleep sometime? No?
    0 points
  42. That’s funny Gary! It’s a 2013. 6 years isn’t old brother! It’s only got 23,000. miles! Lots of life left! My kids are 32/30/28. Was planning a new sled for 2020 for sure. I was waiting for Yamaha to do something good. Doubt it will happen. SkiDoo is on my mind!
    0 points
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