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  1. Today , we left. Chibougamo at -18, not anywhere near our record low, but a low for this year!  Gorgeous Blue Sky day on our run to Lac St Jean.  The trail from The Bou to the. sawmill54 will be great with one more grooming, but reminded us of the run we did between Clova and Fallon a couple of days ago, not perfect, but not bad! 
    This is still a great ride, back to the truck tomorrow with an estimated 1300 on.  Love it,

    Go west boys,  it’s  great going!

     

    Between La Tuque and La Dore, over the past three days,  on that section of trail we saw a total of 9 sleds!

     

    Happy trails

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  2. snowmaster, we were in Chapais by 2 pm, decided to slide into Chibougamo for the night, the Opemiska looksd awesome, and we checked into the Tandem restaurant and found out it’s open until 8 pm, so that’s an option in Chapais for dinner.

     

    we had an awesome dinner at the pub, in downtown Chibougamo. There is only one taxi, so make sure you get his cell for the ride back.  
    There is a great steak, seafood casserole and Chicken pesto on the menu and many tap beer optionsACED1FF9-425D-466D-9780-FA8254610B5B.thumb.jpeg.bfaef8aae872a08ef75a32f20fd3861f.jpeg

  3. Dooright and Playhard, oh the Beaver that snow master had looked like a treat, we were tempted!  And yes Dooright, we had time to get to Misstassini today, but didn’t,  what a fast, flawless run today.  The trail was perfect all the way, and traffic was heavy😳....we met 2.....sleds all day long!  The traffic hasn’t picked up any snowmaster from your trip.

    We did get to encounter a “registration” check at the road crossing coming into Chibougamo, huh, he must have gotten a call that 3 strange sleds were in town lol.  While waiting for the check, one of our riders turned and was doing a normal nature call, when the officer came back he said he could right him a ticket for that, we said seriously, and he said with no humor, yes

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    We cleared the check and on we went.

    As Snowmaster documented last week, for those looking for mid winter riding conditions, it’s here!
    A perfect trail day today,

    Happy trials
    RR

     

  4. We left the Gouin this morning under blue skys and heading west, where snowmaster has said all the snow is, oh man was he right. The  83 west Was awesome, the Parent to Clova was the best trail ride we have had all year. It’s was an 11 out of the scale of 1/10! Absolutely perfect. From Clova to Lac Fallon, was in good condition, as the groomers had just passed once so far this year, rideable but not perfect, From Fallon into Senneterre. Again very good.  A nice 300 mile ride, our first for this winter season. Happy trails! RR9EFA3BEE-FE8B-4D32-A6E2-CC3B092812A7.thumb.jpeg.dec04b122a1dd862b76e087b7feacefd.jpegF4374F44-D389-4684-A83D-E93B4FE232BC.thumb.jpeg.1000bf423e158b914674f45dbee12cf9.jpeg3C1E852E-E86B-40E2-A12D-9E5605E5ED1A.thumb.png.6373cabff2deca0600118f1c4fa0dd9c.png8CEDEDC3-CD2A-42C8-8EE7-0FDD6B85BA0F.thumb.jpeg.ee9b529bf3a6b4cf0dcd222b45a3f112.jpeg7168DC31-D1CC-41B0-A664-0B305DD0F941.thumb.jpeg.2492b78140f324589aa9c6d8c6f5a64f.jpegC502A91E-E20F-4BC6-9300-2A89E730ECAC.thumb.jpeg.c9cf6ddd80f3970cb0eb8901732a857c.jpegE1F7E825-08D1-4169-86FD-1A0EDD321739.thumb.jpeg.4c9efc1672519bf0044f8832a93d8e3c.jpeg06F91D80-719F-4C1D-BA41-27C033506340.thumb.jpeg.2b17cd070afea4a3846a489111a44b6d.jpeg3C1E852E-E86B-40E2-A12D-9E5605E5ED1A.thumb.png.6373cabff2deca0600118f1c4fa0dd9c.png

  5. 10 hours ago, snowmaster2112 said:

    Forgot to mention too....I bought a frozen pizza up at the grocery store and cooked it in the common kitchen area one night (they even had a pizza cutter in the drawer) and also brought some chili (frozen in a bag) that the wife made me before the trip. She has bowels/plates and cooking utensils there for you.

    If you or anyone else are truly gonna make the Mistissini run, PM me as I can tell you how to save a little money. Just dont feel comfortable doing a public post.

    Chris , in Chapais, it shows a restaurant named Le tandem in Chapais, is that closed for the winter or not there anymore

  6. Bobler , we are doing the same thing only counterclockwise! that’s awesome. Trailblazer, sure does feel good to be back to Quebec for a run. 
     

    Today we left St Raymond and rode to The Barrage Gouin.  A nice run as everyone has reported , the further north we came, , the better the riding got!

    Saw plenty of Icemans stickers and Corrinna at the Barrage is also anticipating MarkUS and Dooright this weekend.

     

    Always a great stop here, Walleye or Pork tonight!
     

    Happy trail RR

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  7. 9 hours ago, snowmaster2112 said:

    Forgot to mention too....I bought a frozen pizza up at the grocery store and cooked it in the common kitchen area one night (they even had a pizza cutter in the drawer) and also brought some chili (frozen in a bag) that the wife made me before the trip. She has bowels/plates and cooking utensils there for you.

    If you or anyone else are truly gonna make the Mistissini run, PM me as I can tell you how to save a little money. Just dont feel comfortable doing a public post.

    Chris, thank you for that information, we didn’t make time to do the Mistissini run on this trip. We have three traveling on this trip. So we may be dropping into Chapais on Wednesday night. See how the trip flows!  Thank you again for all this info in this post and your recommendations. 
     

    Happy trails 

    RR

  8. 1 hour ago, Blueblood said:

    Is the sled being towed a new exhibition?  That sucks. Went for a shake down run and lost a turbo on my 2020 xrs renegade.  And the girlfriend caught here 2014 zr 7000 on fire 🤷‍♂️

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    Blueblood, no the sled was last years backcountry 850, it had been worked  on for a fuel pump issue prior apparently the plug came loose that powers the fuel pump, this time, we got a rod into that area and was able to push it back on.... back at base camp,  it seems to run fine now, but it will be staying here as a back up. 
    we should have tried to fix it in the Bush but we imagined a more complex issue lol.

     

  9. On 1/2/2020 at 8:42 PM, snowmaster2112 said:

    A BIG THANK YOU goes out to all the folks who made my trip so memorable, comfortable and just downright FUN FUN FUN

    Bobbi & Manon at Auberge Tiblemont on Lac Tiblemont- two GREAT hosts and people. I will be back for sure and would never hesitate to recommend their establishment to any snowmobilers either passing through or basing out of.

    Isabelle (the Gazelle) & Pierre-Luc from Hotel Opemiska in Chapais. The place simply cannot be beat

    David, David , Janelle and Pierr-Luc for showing me the cabin and how boondockers in Quebec ride

    Nancy from Desmairsville for always being the sweetie she is. (Natives were telling me secret stories of Nancy from long ago)

    Kenny Loon from Mistissini and his lovely wife for cooking the great native food and sharing/teaching me about native traditions

    Bruce Wapachee police officer from Mistissini for not arresting me and taking me to jail

    Eddy from the front desk at Auberge Mistissinni for showing me the rooms and talking with me about all things Mistissinni 

    The people from Adele’s restaurant in Mistissinni (forgot to ask if Adele was there) I want to meet her

    The people in Chibougamau who put on the LOVELY Christmas themed display on their property 

    The Lord Savior Jesus Christ (otherwise just known as Eric) in Chibougamau for pulling me out of the ditch and saving me and my back

    And a special thanks to Alex, Elphonse and Samuel for taking/inviting me in and giving me a New Year’s Eve I will never forget

    BUT.........the MOST IMPORTANT thanks goes to my lovely wife Sandy who has supported (and continues to ) support all my crazy snowmobile activities over the years. Thanks honey !!!! I owe ya big time.

    1539 miles on my new Enduro now from the last two northern runs. Two SPECTACULAR trips that will never be forgotten 

     

     

    Snow master, really enjoyed following your journey along last week, you may have mentioned the meal status at Hotel Opemiska, Isabelle and Pierre Lurc, but I did not quickly locate the info.  Do they serve dinner and breakfast or what are the options?   Thank you. Happy trails

    RR

  10. Our plan today was to drive to the Roquement and do a shake out ride and test the spare sled we brought as it had recently been in for repairs, we decided to run up to riv Pierre and see if the local trail was open bye chance and make a loop back st raymond club house for a refreshment and than to the Rocque for the night before heading west tomorrow .

     

    The conditions are as reported, rideable and typical early conditions.  Nice hard base with a dusting of snow last night.  Lots of sleds on the 73  today with many locals out, it is very rideable, once of the railbed up to the local trail you will click a few loose rocks once in awhile but still not a show stopper. At the junction of the local trail back was a sign saying trail closed, but a few tracks were heading that way anyway , so we like those types of trails.  

    There were guys running it and in the middle of this trail is a big logging operation that is probably why they have not opened it yet this year.  Shortly after the logging camp our back up sled decided to act up and fuel pump issues developed,huh similiar to what was going on during the repair.  It happened to be in the worst part of the this trail, but the tow rope comes out and a 12 mile tow back to the rock finished up our day.  A fun 55 miles and we look forward to heading north tomorrow with the Gouin reservoir as our destination.  The spare will sit in the trailer, tested but failed the test!

    Leaving from St Raymond is a solid option for sure.

    Happy trails

    RR

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  11. I talked with the Roqumont about riding out of there this week. She said the trails are open,  but not great, you can ride out of there but under marginal conditions.  That kind of sounds like the conditions in and around Saguenay that Revct described in the valley.

    Think snow RR

  12. Not sure how many guys purchased the new expeditions this year but a couple of minor notes.  
     

    The primary seat assembly comes loose from the tank and will chuck back and forth a few inches when riding. There is an easy trail fix by just wedging a piece of rubber, or in my case a large plastic garbage folded up and wedged between the latch and seat foam to put more pressure on the latch. Worked great.
     

    BRP is aware and has issued a recall on this issue.

    The fuel tank is supposed to be something like 11 gallons, but we were all running completely out at just a little over 9 gallons.  For me it was 36.65 liters. We are not sure if it is an erroneous tank size issue or pick up line issue, but it seems universal on the expedition model.

     

    Both are minor issues as long as your aware of your draw capacity on the fuel situation!
    We just add up our loaded capacity of fuel when leave and count the primary as 9 gallons not 11.

     

    Happy trails

    RR

  13. 22 hours ago, snowmaster2112 said:

    X3

    you guys give “hardcore” a whole new dimension and CONGRATS on another successful mission 

    Snow master, it doesn’t matter much whether we are out in the bush on non maintained roads and trails or enjoying the awesome groomed system.  Getting out on the sleds in December is a treat for sure that we both were fortunate to be able to do this month.  Enjoy this fine holiday season and a Think Snow!

    Hope to see you on the trail “next” year!

    RR

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