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Yeti, we talked of giving them the first night destination, as thats where you will need to do the random test if you get it.  After that they will contact you via cell or email with test results. Nobody will care unless you throw a positive on the random test.  We are still wondering how thats going to work if you do?😜

The boys had a good run to Matane, 240 miles via the route they took. Sm , They did confirm  Monday night the restaurant was open but not the bar at the Universal. Last night at the Quality inn in Matane they were given paperwork and an id to get into the restaurant there. They are heading east  into the Gaspe today.
 

I do not know for sure, but they did talk last night about a beer from the vending machine and than going to get a bite to eat.  Not sure if that was at the restaurant on site or downtown. 
 
Back country and Early rider saddlebagged today from RDL thru squatec and amqui and are in Matane tonight.  Should-have a trail report tonight.
 

Some our gang headed north yesterday, unloaded in Lac Etchemin area in the Chaudierre region, just North of Jackman Me, and rode to the Universal-in RDL for the night.  They logged in 180 miles of good solid, flat going. One of the members got the random rest again and it will be picked up at the universal today as they are saddlebagging. Another member pcr tested on Dec 23, got a positive result back on the 25th...Merry Christmas😜,..... and will not make this run but is feeling good health wise.
 
 Also he is happy with the fact that with a positive test, after 10 days, soon the change to 7, he will be ok to pass the border without testing for the next 6 months!
The boys also like the beer vending machine at the Universal!
 
To summarize, these guys are saddlebag riding for,the week  just as many others are posting on QR now! it just a bit different, lets hope restrictions stay the same or get easier thru this season.
RR
 
 

I do not know for sure, but they did talk last night about a beer from the vending machine and than going to get a bite to eat.  Not sure if that was at the restaurant on site or downtown. 
 
Back country and Early rider saddlebagged today from RDL thru squatec and amqui and are in Matane tonight.  Should-have a trail report tonight.
 

I do not know for sure, but they did talk last night about a beer from the vending machine and than going to get a bite to eat.  Not sure if that was at the restaurant on site or downtown. 
 
Back country and Early rider saddlebagged today from RDL thru squatec and amqui and are in Matane tonight.  Should-have a trail report tonight.
 

I do not know for sure, but they did talk last night about a beer from the vending machine and than going to get a bite to eat.  Not sure if that was at the restaurant on site or downtown. 
 
Back country and Early rider saddlebagged today from RDL thru squatec and amqui and are in Matane tonight.  Should-have a trail report tonight.
 

I do not know for sure, but they did talk last night about a beer from the vending machine and than going to get a bite to eat.  Not sure if that was at the restaurant on site or downtown. 
 
Back country and Early rider saddlebagged today from RDL thru squatec and amqui and are in Matane tonight.  Should-have a trail report tonight.
 

Some our gang headed north yesterday, unloaded in Lac Etchemin area in the Chaudierre region, just North of Jackman Me, and rode to the Universal-in RDL for the night.  They logged in 180 miles of good solid, flat going. One of the members got the random rest again and it will be picked up at the universal today as they are saddlebagging. Another member pcr tested on Dec 23, got a positive result back on the 25th...Merry Christmas😜,..... and will not make this run but is feeling good health wise.
 
 Also he is happy with the fact that with a positive test, after 10 days, soon the change to 7, he will be ok to pass the border without testing for the next 6 months!
The boys also like the beer vending machine at the Universal!
 
To summarize, these guys are saddlebag riding for,the week  just as many others are posting on QR now! it just a bit different, lets hope restrictions stay the same or get easier thru this season.
RR
 
 

That was our second attempt at snowshoeing up Mt Hogs Back. The first time we made it about 3/4 to the top and said it was too tough, so we stopped right there on the side of the mountain in the sun and drank beer for 2 hours, then walk down.   Stopped again half way to the truck and drank a couple more beer.  Snowshoeing/ hiking with JG is an alcohol related event! Good Times!!  LOL

The south of the 595 below La Cache is showing as  closed.  I was concerned  there may be another right of way issue.  However thanks to our Gaspesie Connection he found out it is a trail clearing issue and should be open soon.  Thanks Groomer.

Some our gang headed north yesterday, unloaded in Lac Etchemin area in the Chaudierre region, just North of Jackman Me, and rode to the Universal-in RDL for the night.  They logged in 180 miles of good solid, flat going. One of the members got the random rest again and it will be picked up at the universal today as they are saddlebagging. Another member pcr tested on Dec 23, got a positive result back on the 25th...Merry Christmas😜,..... and will not make this run but is feeling good health wise.
 
 Also he is happy with the fact that with a positive test, after 10 days, soon the change to 7, he will be ok to pass the border without testing for the next 6 months!
The boys also like the beer vending machine at the Universal!
 
To summarize, these guys are saddlebag riding for,the week  just as many others are posting on QR now! it just a bit different, lets hope restrictions stay the same or get easier thru this season.
RR
 
 

Some our gang headed north yesterday, unloaded in Lac Etchemin area in the Chaudierre region, just North of Jackman Me, and rode to the Universal-in RDL for the night.  They logged in 180 miles of good solid, flat going. One of the members got the random rest again and it will be picked up at the universal today as they are saddlebagging. Another member pcr tested on Dec 23, got a positive result back on the 25th...Merry Christmas😜,..... and will not make this run but is feeling good health wise.
 
 Also he is happy with the fact that with a positive test, after 10 days, soon the change to 7, he will be ok to pass the border without testing for the next 6 months!
The boys also like the beer vending machine at the Universal!
 
To summarize, these guys are saddlebag riding for,the week  just as many others are posting on QR now! it just a bit different, lets hope restrictions stay the same or get easier thru this season.
RR
 
 

Some our gang headed north yesterday, unloaded in Lac Etchemin area in the Chaudierre region, just North of Jackman Me, and rode to the Universal-in RDL for the night.  They logged in 180 miles of good solid, flat going. One of the members got the random rest again and it will be picked up at the universal today as they are saddlebagging. Another member pcr tested on Dec 23, got a positive result back on the 25th...Merry Christmas😜,..... and will not make this run but is feeling good health wise.
 
 Also he is happy with the fact that with a positive test, after 10 days, soon the change to 7, he will be ok to pass the border without testing for the next 6 months!
The boys also like the beer vending machine at the Universal!
 
To summarize, these guys are saddlebag riding for,the week  just as many others are posting on QR now! it just a bit different, lets hope restrictions stay the same or get easier thru this season.
RR
 
 

Some our gang headed north yesterday, unloaded in Lac Etchemin area in the Chaudierre region, just North of Jackman Me, and rode to the Universal-in RDL for the night.  They logged in 180 miles of good solid, flat going. One of the members got the random rest again and it will be picked up at the universal today as they are saddlebagging. Another member pcr tested on Dec 23, got a positive result back on the 25th...Merry Christmas😜,..... and will not make this run but is feeling good health wise.
 
 Also he is happy with the fact that with a positive test, after 10 days, soon the change to 7, he will be ok to pass the border without testing for the next 6 months!
The boys also like the beer vending machine at the Universal!
 
To summarize, these guys are saddlebag riding for,the week  just as many others are posting on QR now! it just a bit different, lets hope restrictions stay the same or get easier thru this season.
RR
 
 

Some our gang headed north yesterday, unloaded in Lac Etchemin area in the Chaudierre region, just North of Jackman Me, and rode to the Universal-in RDL for the night.  They logged in 180 miles of good solid, flat going. One of the members got the random rest again and it will be picked up at the universal today as they are saddlebagging. Another member pcr tested on Dec 23, got a positive result back on the 25th...Merry Christmas😜,..... and will not make this run but is feeling good health wise.
 
 Also he is happy with the fact that with a positive test, after 10 days, soon the change to 7, he will be ok to pass the border without testing for the next 6 months!
The boys also like the beer vending machine at the Universal!
 
To summarize, these guys are saddlebag riding for,the week  just as many others are posting on QR now! it just a bit different, lets hope restrictions stay the same or get easier thru this season.
RR
 
 

Some our gang headed north yesterday, unloaded in Lac Etchemin area in the Chaudierre region, just North of Jackman Me, and rode to the Universal-in RDL for the night.  They logged in 180 miles of good solid, flat going. One of the members got the random rest again and it will be picked up at the universal today as they are saddlebagging. Another member pcr tested on Dec 23, got a positive result back on the 25th...Merry Christmas😜,..... and will not make this run but is feeling good health wise.
 
 Also he is happy with the fact that with a positive test, after 10 days, soon the change to 7, he will be ok to pass the border without testing for the next 6 months!
The boys also like the beer vending machine at the Universal!
 
To summarize, these guys are saddlebag riding for,the week  just as many others are posting on QR now! it just a bit different, lets hope restrictions stay the same or get easier thru this season.
RR
 
 

Some our gang headed north yesterday, unloaded in Lac Etchemin area in the Chaudierre region, just North of Jackman Me, and rode to the Universal-in RDL for the night.  They logged in 180 miles of good solid, flat going. One of the members got the random rest again and it will be picked up at the universal today as they are saddlebagging. Another member pcr tested on Dec 23, got a positive result back on the 25th...Merry Christmas😜,..... and will not make this run but is feeling good health wise.
 
 Also he is happy with the fact that with a positive test, after 10 days, soon the change to 7, he will be ok to pass the border without testing for the next 6 months!
The boys also like the beer vending machine at the Universal!
 
To summarize, these guys are saddlebag riding for,the week  just as many others are posting on QR now! it just a bit different, lets hope restrictions stay the same or get easier thru this season.
RR
 
 

Hi Everyone,
We didn't snowmobile at all last year.  We are driving up to the Quebec border this morning via Rt 91 thru VT.  I hope it all goes well.  I think I have everything we need.  I brought the snowmobiles up Dec 8th.  The first attempt was Dec 1st and I was turned away because I didn't complete the ArrivCan form.  The 2nd attempt on Dec 8th went much smoother.  I went up by myself.  Sandi couldn't go.  Work gets in the way sometimes.
With that said, I went back on ArrivCan for this trip.  I added Sandi as a "Traveler".  When I finished the form, only Sandi printed out on the confirmation.  I had to delete that form and do it again.  I forgot to put a check mark next to my name so it only printed out Sandi.  Everyone has to be listed on the confirmation form.
I hope the next post from us is while we are sitting in our hotel room at the Sag!  😊
Be safe.
Jack & Sandi

Fellow QR member “Cobra” and I hooked up in Albany at 4 a.m. this morning . So you got NY Chris and PA Chris
Got to Lecabanon around 11ish after a few stops. The place is packed and we are THE ONLY Americans here. Very strange to see it here like that.
Got out around 1:30 and headed to the dam. Surprisingly very good with ample ground cover and the 2-3 inches last night helped too. Yes a few icy corners and a rock here or there  but hey it’s early season riding. 
As usual out past the dam was even better with the 360 in good shape. Then when we turned left into the woods towards 345/M20 junction it was the “magic carpet” ride it usually is. Felt like mid season riding. Hung out for awhile and then banged out the M20 that was n excellent shape. Only groomed once so far so it hasn’t set up yet but excellent coverage. When we got to the M21 junction we could see the groomer had gone in so we follow. Turns out he was only 3 miles in so we back tracked to Lecabanon via M20/360 and then 345. Got in around 6:30 with 142 sweet miles.
we both had some issues at home that took our time this evening so didn’t have a chance to post. Will try and post some pics in the a.m.
 
 
 

Easy peasy border crossing on 87 north 
Have had way worse pre-chinese flu
Super stoked 

Touchdown
 

Where am I now?
 
 

Hi guys!
The rain and personal engagement had delay my first ride but finally here it is!
Here the path of this first ride in the Mastigouche reserve

It was one of the rare ride I did without my best half so no pics but nice video shots. I met my partner Snowcruiser at 10:00 am at Cabanon parking lot and we explored a bit toward south before going to lunch at 11:00. Lacks of snow toward the St-Zenon village especially in hills, many toctocs in the skis. We hit the trail again at noon and went in the Mastigouche reserve, toward Koubec at first. It was very nice, flat hardpacked/ icy base with a 3' of powder on the top and no rocks. We need sharp carbides to be safe and those who are not studded should take care and add some distance for braking. The trail base is nicer in the reserve but it really snowed more(take a look at the picnic table in the first video) and the overall conditions were nicer than many time in full winter.
I put together 3 short videos, as usual put the sound on and crank up the quality to 1080 if you have a big screen
here the first one
and this one starting from Koubec 
and the third one
really better conditions than I was expecting, Even if the souther trails are not as good, the trail network begin to enlarge, it is groomed from today St-Michel/Repos and from Pourvoirie du Lac blanc to connect in th Mastigouche reserve. 
More details on the trail conditions/opening here https://www.snowmobilecountry.ca/en/conditions/
So the snow condition is shaping up but the covid's situation in Quebec for this last week is worrying. No change at the border actually(Canada jurisdiction) but the Quebec government close yesterday all the schools, bar, movie theaters and cut by half the restaurant dining rooms capacity and limit party size for the next weeks so it is something to watch actually. We pass from few hundred daily cases in late November to 4 to 6 thousands daily in the last week... there is some panic in the boat at government level right now!

Our biggest concern was getting caught up in a bureaucratic nightmare, where a "no common sense" individual decides your quarantine process. None of us would have cared about quarantine,  if we could still ride for 14 days😃. But the confinement and verification methods that some have gone thru was not something we wanted to experience.
 
Yes, one could make a break for the border without permission but does that jeopardize future entrance back to Canada?
That definitely was something none us wanted in jeopardy either🤔
Thankfully, we didn't have to find out😃