snowmaster2112

Spot on Bob. Everything you mention is 100% correct and “hasn’t been the same since Covid” is an understatement!!! I am really glad I got to experience some of the best snowmobiling on the planet over the last 25 years in Quebec. I am also equally as glad that my riding days, doing bag trips and spending oodles of time and money are behind me now. Even before this article (which is depressing and another kick in the nuts) I have come to the realization that I’m just not having the fun I used to and spending a lot more time and money trying to do so. As I was riding this season a little voice in my head kept saying “something has to change”. What exactly that is I haven’t got fully nailed down yet. Like so many others I have snowmobiling deeply embedded in my blood and can’t see giving up totally yet but I’m just not having near the fun and reward that I used to have/get. This all being said I am going to reflect over the summer and fall on how taking a new approach to where/when/how my remaining snowmobile days will be spent. Whatever it is I decide I look forward to what will be the final chapter and hopefully the most rewarding of my snowmobile days.

saw the victim post on another form. He didnt go into any details but said truck, 4 place trailer and 3 2024 900r sleds. Value...200K !!!!!!!! OUCH !!!!!

Nice write up and pics Byrd !! Glad you guys are enjoying the March trails.

supposedly a Google pixel 9 series supports satellite connectivity but only emergency services right now. Apple somehow has the upper edge on this right now as it already works for regular SMS messaging. I would expect in the future all newer model phones will have it. But if you want it to work now....Apple 14 and above with IOS 18 It's a game changer and i'm sure InReach and GlobalStar are NOT too thrilled. Again...seen it work in person and it's slicker than cat shit.

well.....at least it dosn't say "John Galt" but I hear ya wng-2 and agree that it is a fair question.

for anyone that dosnt know yet. The Iphone 14 and above has the chip that enables satellite texting. Verizon here in the states as well as providers in Quebec are now on board with this now AND IT WORKS !!! Saw it first hand on our Gouin/Chibougamau run out in the bush with Andre#2. He texted back home that we were at half way point and she responded back with a 🙂 Best of all. NO monthly fee other than your regular cell phone bill.

1886 for me. But I had fun and no major incidents which is "key" in snowmobiling.

Just awesome!!! I was just thinking….24.5 days and 5100 miles. I never kept track back in 2020 but I did that 10,061 that year. I was out of work though so that made it possible. Would have never been any other way. I hope to be able to do it again someday and have a goal of 15K hopefully run into you next season George and until then have a GREAT off season

congrats on a killer season for you George !!!! one question ? Whats your odometer look like ?? LOL

A "tip of the hat" to you sir !!!!! What an awesome adventure and thanks for the write up and pics too.

Correction: we left at 2:30 Thursday and until that time there was very little rain since daybreak. I was outside a lot feeding my nicotine habit and it was dry most of the time and just VERY, VERY lightly raining sporadically others

Guys i wouldn’t be too concerned about RDL area as it looked like the snow level stayed good after the rain. We left about 2:30 Friday so I can’t speak after that but I’m sure it’s fine there. now I can’t speak about all this picture. Is it because of new snow ? If so I would imagine in a couple days it will be better and better each day after. Don’t think for a minute they are not getting used because there is too many people out in the Peninsula that will use them no matter what to get back. I’d venture to say not a one is actually “barricaded” off but merely showing closed on map. Just like 93 north of LSJ

Just drove through there yesterday around 4 pm heading south. Lucky for us toad was just wet and temps above freezing. hope no one got seriously hurt

Stellar reporting and a BIG CONGRATS on what sounds like was an awesome ride/trip. thanks again for taking us along with you, just fantastic.

Dude that is AWESOME!!!! would love if you could find the time to write a small essay (LOL) of your trip and adventures. I’m certain many a folk here on this board would love to read it.

At the Universal in RDL after a 300 mile day yesterday. Got to see Mikerider and chat for a bit. we are bailing unfortunately. Andre & Nick are taking the bus to Levi’s to get the trucks and come get us. We are then heading to Sherbrooke for the night at Andre’s house. At least we got four killer days of riding in. most likely my last ride this year so I wish everyone a happy season ender !!

Just FANTASTIC!!!! would love to be on that adventure. Sending best wishes for safe, fun travels with good weather and conditions. please keep the detailed reports coming

You got that right Andy!!! Just wish you were here to tip a few.

Waking up here in Carleton this a.m. we are debating hammering down to RDL today and “holding up” tomorrow at the Universal something about not wanting to ride in +40 temps and rain tomorrow. Friday we would bonsai back to truck in QC

Agreed what will be tough is the usual this time of year. Roadsides, parking lots, gas stations and hotels. Skimping by now so it won’t be pretty after the warmup/rain but the trails….tons of snow

Don’t think it ever reopened from when it shutdown. Year or two now ???