snowmaster2112

Glad you had a good ride. How long are you up for? Tomorrow is supposed to be warmer with snow or rain. Try and post back tomorrow later in the day and let us know what shakes out. Good to see you like the O2 helmet. Get back to us when it’s -35 out and something is wrong with the cord or power source and let us know how the ride was . 🙂

Sorry I missed you Alain.  Sounds like we just missed each other at the 345/23 intersection by just a little bit.
i had a superb ride Friday/Saturday from LeCabanon and it appears you did too !!!!!

Last pic....One of my favorite sections heading out towards the Repos

Just got back after midnight. Rode from Lecabanon Friday and Saturday. Yesterday morning was -30c so it was quite a challenge.
Rode 405 miles the two days on conditions that were as good or better than any first/early season ride ever. Went to Repos and back both days as it was recently groomed all the way to there. Tried to go north to Kanawata and west to Manawan but neither was groomed or had any tracks so decided against it. People were coming from both St Michele and St Zenon but not any farther north. Typical vigilance was necessary as you never knew if the next corner or hill was going to have a low tree branch or soccer ball size rock laying somewhere. Overall though 98% was perfect. Some stretches you would swear it was more mid winter conditions. I would guess Lecabanon was a little over half full when I left yesterday afternoon. Had a blast and got the monkey off my back for now. Heading up again the day after Christmas for 4 days. Here are some pics....

I bought that Zumo like 10 yrs ago for 375.00 It has been on 4 sleds now and several rentals. Still looks and functions "as new" (even the original battery)and at this point I have
"deep emotional/sentimental" attachment to it. The day it goes the flag will be flying half staff in my yard.

Just got back after midnight. Rode from Lecabanon Friday and Saturday. Yesterday morning was -30c so it was quite a challenge.
Rode 405 miles the two days on conditions that were as good or better than any first/early season ride ever. Went to Repos and back both days as it was recently groomed all the way to there. Tried to go north to Kanawata and west to Manawan but neither was groomed or had any tracks so decided against it. People were coming from both St Michele and St Zenon but not any farther north. Typical vigilance was necessary as you never knew if the next corner or hill was going to have a low tree branch or soccer ball size rock laying somewhere. Overall though 98% was perfect. Some stretches you would swear it was more mid winter conditions. I would guess Lecabanon was a little over half full when I left yesterday afternoon. Had a blast and got the monkey off my back for now. Heading up again the day after Christmas for 4 days. Here are some pics....

Last pic....One of my favorite sections heading out towards the Repos

Just got back after midnight. Rode from Lecabanon Friday and Saturday. Yesterday morning was -30c so it was quite a challenge.
Rode 405 miles the two days on conditions that were as good or better than any first/early season ride ever. Went to Repos and back both days as it was recently groomed all the way to there. Tried to go north to Kanawata and west to Manawan but neither was groomed or had any tracks so decided against it. People were coming from both St Michele and St Zenon but not any farther north. Typical vigilance was necessary as you never knew if the next corner or hill was going to have a low tree branch or soccer ball size rock laying somewhere. Overall though 98% was perfect. Some stretches you would swear it was more mid winter conditions. I would guess Lecabanon was a little over half full when I left yesterday afternoon. Had a blast and got the monkey off my back for now. Heading up again the day after Christmas for 4 days. Here are some pics....

Just got back after midnight. Rode from Lecabanon Friday and Saturday. Yesterday morning was -30c so it was quite a challenge.
Rode 405 miles the two days on conditions that were as good or better than any first/early season ride ever. Went to Repos and back both days as it was recently groomed all the way to there. Tried to go north to Kanawata and west to Manawan but neither was groomed or had any tracks so decided against it. People were coming from both St Michele and St Zenon but not any farther north. Typical vigilance was necessary as you never knew if the next corner or hill was going to have a low tree branch or soccer ball size rock laying somewhere. Overall though 98% was perfect. Some stretches you would swear it was more mid winter conditions. I would guess Lecabanon was a little over half full when I left yesterday afternoon. Had a blast and got the monkey off my back for now. Heading up again the day after Christmas for 4 days. Here are some pics....

Just got back after midnight. Rode from Lecabanon Friday and Saturday. Yesterday morning was -30c so it was quite a challenge.
Rode 405 miles the two days on conditions that were as good or better than any first/early season ride ever. Went to Repos and back both days as it was recently groomed all the way to there. Tried to go north to Kanawata and west to Manawan but neither was groomed or had any tracks so decided against it. People were coming from both St Michele and St Zenon but not any farther north. Typical vigilance was necessary as you never knew if the next corner or hill was going to have a low tree branch or soccer ball size rock laying somewhere. Overall though 98% was perfect. Some stretches you would swear it was more mid winter conditions. I would guess Lecabanon was a little over half full when I left yesterday afternoon. Had a blast and got the monkey off my back for now. Heading up again the day after Christmas for 4 days. Here are some pics....

Think I’m heading up to Zenon tomorrow after work. Looks too good to pass up.

Great way to spend a Saturday Alain !!!! Wish I was there. Can’t believe how good things are already.

As always it's GREAT TO SEE your posts Alain !! Look forward to the first ride report.
Here's to a SUPER FABULOUS riding season for all of us !!!!!
Cheers

As always it's GREAT TO SEE your posts Alain !! Look forward to the first ride report.
Here's to a SUPER FABULOUS riding season for all of us !!!!!
Cheers

Just voted !!
Best of Luck Mark !

Just like the rest of the season the Christmas holiday time presents challenges with weather and conditions. Saddlebaging is almost surely out of the question as it would be highly doubtful that all the connecting areas you would need would be open. Unless we have a phenomenal snowy and cold start of the season your usually limited to Mt Valin area way north of Quebec City (too far for you to drive) or St Zenon area north of Montreal 1 1/2 to 2 hrs. Things don't really start rolling in Quebec until after New Years and then only when Mother Nature cooperates. Your best chance and option from what you say is Le Cabanon in St Zenon. But there is no gaurantee things will be worth the trip until last minute monitoring and updates. Lots of trails there to do day loops and if there is groomable snow THEY WILL BE GROOMING. Best wishes.
 

funny shit Gutz...... Got a GOOD chuckle out of your comments

funny shit Gutz...... Got a GOOD chuckle out of your comments

I'll bet the bunkhouse at LeDomaine is available. Cheap, decent, shorter drive and recently groomed from Leverendrye Lodge all the way up to Valdor via Kitcisakik

jack I wouldn't even think of heading towards Ville Marie, go to Lasarre area. 
Rode Thursday from Rouyn down to near there and over to Belleterre for the night and it was a "scratchy" ride at best 
Even from Belleterre to Lac Truite on Friday was almost no lube. Much better after that all the way to LeDomaine
Matagami and Lasarre area were the best on our trip especially the trails north of LeSarre like Normetal and Vilboise area
safe travels to you 
 
 

Beuatiful report as usual Alain !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
reading it from my bed at Hotel Matagami. We had a 15 day today on a 1-10 scale of riding up here from Valdor. The east side trail 396 was FANTASTIC. Will think of you when we pass by the Amosphere tomorrow. Was at that intersection in the Leverendrye park taking a break yesterday and we talked about you and how we met there.
God speed my friend 

called Lecabanon today & the Repos & Matawin
all 3  said they got 7-8 inches
But was also drizzeling there most of the day and should turn back to a little more snow tonight.

Thanks dooright , I completely missed that previous post
sure hope the guys have good insurance and they catch the scumbags