Switchback 2006

You can go to the Motel Bernière! Very close to take the TQ5. http://www.hotelbernieres.qc.ca/aaattrai.html All the best! SB 2006

Hi Qcriders! Just to tell you that the trails in Chaudière-Appalche are FANTASTIC. :wacko: It snowed every day of the week!. Just this week we received.. + or - 72 cm of new snow, and it continues today with the possibility of another 15 to 20 cm. Come and have fun with us. It's not the snow that is lacking here! Have a nice week-end! SB 2006

Sorry for my ignorance guys, but do you mean by....to the HI Hummm..... Highway...perhaps Thanks SB 2006

The PQ ( Partis Québécois) opposes the ban on snowmobiles in parks!! That's Very good news. Thanks once again to the ADMDQ!! From the Press Canadienne, QUEBEC - The decision of the Minister Line Beauchamp prohibit the movement of snowmobiles in national parks from next year will wear a heavy blow to the economy of the regions, predicted the Parti Québécois. Clearly, the Minister of the Environment "has no idea" of the economic reality of the regions, has supported the MP for Chicoutimi, Stephane Bedard, in an interview with The Canadian Press. It's totally irresponsible. So it should be a little of the neighborhood where she lives in Montreal, "Mr. launched Bedard, convinced that several regions, as well as many tourist establishments on the outskirts of major urban centres, will suffer heavy losses because of this decision. "I understand that they (the Liberals) do not have a lot of deputies in the regions or in the region north of Montreal, but there is a limit to incompetence. Someone, somewhere, would have had to explain to them that the decision will have an impact on tens of thousands of people, "continued the member for Chicoutimi. Interpelée by lobbying environmentalists, the minister Beauchamp said last week that the government will prohibit snowmobilers access to national parks next year. In doing so, the Montreal minister responds to the desire expressed by organizations such as the regional councils of the Environment, Nature Québec Ecotourism and Adventure Quebec. These groups argue that the movement of snowmobiles "deteriorating environment" in addition to being a source of "noise pollution" for walkers. With success, they persuaded Ms. Beauchamp implement to the letter parks legislation which prohibits since 2000, the practice of "motorsports" in the areas in conservation. Therefore, as of next year, snowmobiles will be banned five parks in Quebec, where they were tolerated or parks du Mont-Tremblant, Plaisance, Oka, Mount Orford and Mountains Valin . But in the opinion of the PQ, Minister Beauchamp is not a single snap decide the fate of a hobby that generates annual economic impact of $ 700 million in Quebec. "She has taken a decision 'ex-cathedra', in defiance of all users (parks) and the whole tourism industry. The reality is that tourists snowmobile enthusiasts also enjoy access to the finest Quebec places, including parks, "argues Mr. Bédard. By storing without any consultation on the side of anti-snowmobile groups, the minister has only focus users of national parks against each other, said the deputy. However, he argued, harmonious cohabitation between snowshoers, skiers, hikers and followers of snowmobiling is quite possible. "We must take into account the reality of our territory. We have a vast territory. It must be possible to accommodate each other," said the MP. But to arrive at an acceptable solution, the minister must renounce act by decree, said Mr Bedard, noting "there was no urgency" to settle this matter once this year as did the minister. The spokesman PQ proposes instead to hold a public consultation, where all users of the parks would be invited at the same table to find solutions to irritants and problems of cohabitation. It was time that one of our party spoke for us! I think that is a good stat!

Here the question in english: Are you for or against the idea of banning snowmobiles in the national parks of the Province of Québec? That's for MONT TREMBLANT, PARC DE PLAISANCE, PARC D'OKA......AND MONT VALINS................. Answer.....CONTRE = Against SB 2006

Thanks for showing us!! This will help us Clic on ''CONTRE'' :clapping: Many thanks Guys!!

It's done for me as well! Do not forget to clic on ''CONTRE'' ''CONTRE'' in french = That means Against Go, Go, Go, Go :good:

After the rain!! :wacko: Well on 189km today......more then 70% (+ ou -) of the trails are good in conditions. Granular, hard back and frozen. R547, R549, TQ35, TQ5. Today in Pics: TQ35 R547 Buckland R547 ST-Damien R547 In the Massif du Sud to go to St-Luc R547 Buckland R549 St-Philémon TQ35 R549 St-Philémon R547 ST-Damien R547 St-Damien R547 Massif du Sud R547 St-Damien R549 St-Damien...neer the golf cours Unfortunately, I have no information for the 55, Ste-Sabine, St. Magloire and Lac Etchemin! The 10 cm received, not been sufficient to cover the slabs of ice! Hope to have more snow!!! SB 2006

Thanks guys! :friends:

I will try to make it as clear as possible! All the best! SB 2006

Well right now....not realy good....rivers...water....holes... But expecting snow for friday...to saturday...up to 20 cm..... I will post more details & pics on saturday night. SB 2006

Salut Qcriders! Hope that ride as more as you can!! Because here..............WE RIRE Some pictures of our day off-road yesterday. Another day tomorrow!! The trails are the beautiful at exceptional...as well as our landscape!! All the best! SB 2006

As for the Mont du Midi, you must be careful, because the signs are covered with snow!! But you have to take the 547 to go St-Luc! Lot of snow!! :wacko: BEFORE... AFTER... In the trail of ATV, there are so many.... that the signs are covered..you can't not see them any more! For glaciers, the club did not have the signature to the right of crossing So It's closed........... SB 2006

How to describe my day! Simply fantastic, wonderful, amazing, great! A1++++++++ It was the first ride of my friend Serge! He did not believe the quality of trails!! :wacko: At the end of the day...........326km Our run: We start at St-Damien, trail R574 to go on the TQ35. TQ35 to R545 St-Malachie. St-Malachie to Lac-Etchemin on R545 until TQ55. Mont-Orignal Ski Station TQ55 through Ste-Sabine, St-Magloire, St-Pamphie, Tourville until the TQ35. TQ35 to come back through, ND-Du-Rosaire, Armagh, St-Damien and finaly at home in St-Nérée :D We did not belive the quality of the trails.....simply magnificent! Chaudière-Appalache rules!! I do not know if the rest of the province have the same conditions that we have here..... if so, you have a lot of choice ti ride this years! SB 2006

From Motoneige.ca as well as TQS Saguenay!! Good news for snowmobilers: the service station to Step becomes operational from tomorrow. The snowmobile of the Wildlife Laurentian will be re-opened. Following the fire on 12 December last year, the SÉPAQ has put in place emergency measures to enable road users 175 to access services to which they are accustomed. On the eve of holidays, it was necessary to act quickly. So they worked with the dealer the service station. From 8:00 tomorrow morning, the seven gasoline pumps will work to ensure that motorists and snowmobilers can be full of gasoline or diesel. A temporary trailer 60 feet with a toilet, has also been installed. Coffee will also be available and towing services, as appropriate. It is a pleasing news for the middle of the snowmobile. The link between the region and Quebec has now been restored, with the abundance of snow already received, it would have been a shame not to receive these visitors. The snowmobile trail 369, Lac Beauport to Step 23 and TransQuébec from Saint-Raymond were impassable since the fire. The reopening of the service station also makes the grooming functional since they can now be ravitaillées gasoline.

Best Wishes to all members of QuébecRider and members of their families ... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2008!

Thank you for your positive comments. You made us a good publicity! :drinks: Thanks! With comments like that, it encourage us to work more & more! At the next meeting of the Regional FCMQ in Chaudière-Appalaches, I will talk about Qcrider for both...positive or negative comments...... if there are negatif one....LOL Thanks once again, It is appreciated! SB 2006

It announces that the pumps are in service since this morning ... But you will have to pay in cash.$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ By Friday, cards will be accepted again......to be confirmed.... We did not have news from the club house for the opening of the trails! http://www.motoneiges.ca/club/straymond http://www.motoneigearrierepays.com/sentiers.html http://www.fcmq.qc.ca/english/Etat_sentier...0/%20Charlevoix As soon as I have more news, I will come back! SB 2006

From Jackman border, TQ75 to Armstrong, after take the 545 towards St-Aurélie, St-Prosper, Ste-Justine...to joint the TQ55. TQ55 up to Tourville and from there to joint the TQ5. TQ5 up to RDL, count 110km more or less! You will arrive in St-Antonin take the spur for 526 dir.RDL. For your return, 526 dir. St-Antonin to go on the TQ5. TQ5 untill Montmagny, St-Vallier ( my club house), St-Gervais. You will arrive to a T. Take the 547 until the TQ35. Turn right, Less of a 1 km take the 547 again to your left. Pass St-Damien, & Buckland. You will reach another T . Looking to the left to pick up the 549 and go down the Ski Station Le Massif du Sud (small Local trail) or stay on the 547 to go to St-Luc. Take the local until the 549. You pass the riding horses, You will reach another T. Take right on the 549. You will enter in the mountains of the Massif! Stop at the Tower of St-Magloire or of you pass on the 547 stop at the Mont Du Midi. After that, hit the 55 to come back close to the borders! Both 547 or 549 arrive on TQ55! TQ55 until the TQ75. TQ75 to St-George, TQ75 to the border Have your self a nice ride! SB 2006

Ha! Ha! I'm 2 fast 4 you!! LOL We have the same goals.....Giving the right information to all QcRiders members. Good job as well Greg! All the best! SB 2006

Come ride in Chaudière-Appalaches & Bas St-Laurent! The trails are wonderful & open! They will be even more beautiful because we have just received another 35cm last night! All the best!! SB 2006

A chance that winter begins Dec. 21! Last night! This morning! I think that our snowmobile season will be long this year ! Have a nice Monday!

The owner of the station Mr. Girard spoke on the radio today and confirms that there will not use gasoline for Snowmobilers before Monday or Tuesday morning. He should confirme. It's more complicated he thought. If you decide to go anyway and I know for certain of you.... that this situation calls you, use caution because the trails are not grommed and made a large provision of gasoline before leaving. I heard that the relais Apica is sold out in fuel! Do not count on that relay for gasoline! I recommend that you wait a little before you go!

I Greg! Do not take this personal, but......Double post?! http://www.quebecrider.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=321

From the FCMQ on motoneige.ca The snowmobile club St-Raymond (Trail 23) and the Association of snowmobilers the Backcountry (Trail 369) advise snowmobilers their respective paths linking the vast region of Quebec to Step remain closed until further order. Following a major fire which devastated the station of Step on the evening of Wednesday, December 12, it is currently impossible to buy food or gasoline diesel at this location. Given the considerable distance to go, operators of the two clubs must make full gaz to Step before returning to their starting point in the Quebec region. Thus, as the supply of gasoline will not be restored, it will remain impossible to groome the 2 trails. For obvious security reasons, we strongly advise all snowmobilers venture into the park as long as the grommers have not resumed service. We also invite you to visit the "Association of snowmobilers the Backcountry'' website where you will be announced the reopening of its trails or on the FCMQ website. Patience my friends! :sad: