Saguenay Bill

Today we rode to Mont Vilian for lunch. Then went into Alma, ran the edge of Lac St Jean on the local trail, then onto St Bruno ,383 to 83. It snowed here at the Delta about 2 inches and about 4 to 6 inches in the higher elevations. Trails were great.

No they don't come standard on Ski Doos. But they should come standard on Yamaha's. I had a friend who's Yamaha, the one with the 2 exhaust pipes coming out just under the seat, and his saddlebag caught fire. Only thing left was the plastic handle of his toothbrush. Great design. Fire extinguisher mandatory for those ridding Yamaha saddlebaggers. Not necessay with a Ski Doo. I have mine to help out the Yamaha's that didn't come prepared.

Rode 83 east to Local 22 to 383 to Ferland. Had lunch in Ferland and found out that a local boy,Sam Girard, is an Olympian speed skater representing Quebec in the Olympics, from Ferland, population 500.

Hi jak Ended up going down Fri as there was no one to ride with. Came back yesterday. Busy night last night here at the Delta. 99 sleds were here, I counted them this morning. Big group, over 50 sleds, from Victoriaville, rode in from Quebec City.

They came fron the "hill", as it's dated 2013 and came up here. Glad to see someone confront the a**holes. I refused to ride up here on Sat. By 2PM they are coming at you with both skis in the air.

Great. Looking forward to see you guys

Yesterday we went up to KM 31 for lunch, stopping at the Ski Hill for a hot chocolate. After lunch we took Bras Louis and returned back to the Delta at 4 PM. Trails were very good. The signs of Johnny Standup and Bobby Backback were quite evident. Side of the trail off trail riding is not off trail riding.

Hi Mikerider So far, 2500 miles, I like the Blizzard 900. Getting a consistent 21 1 /2 MPG. Like the adjustable carbides. Just enough power for me.

Yesterday we rode to Relais du Lac, had coffee, then on up to Mont Vilain for lunch. Came back thru L'Ascension, Alma and St Bruno. Nice temps,+10, sunny afternoon skies and great trails.

You bet it is.

I personally stay away from Mont Valin on the weekends. Too busy. But a great place to off trail, as long as off trail is not next to the trail. Plenty of power lines to ride. See you Sat morning. Going back to NH Friday morning, back Friday evening.

I'm at the Delta but I'm not familar with the FCMQ site map or the Polris ride command map but it is on http://www.viaexplora.com/velo/tourismesaguenaylacstjeanold/hebergements/delta-saguenay-hotel-centre-congres/attrait.saglacmn.110734.h.html?attraits=Hébergements

Today we rode up to the Truck Stop for the best ldressed to ride, walkded unch in town. Just a great place. After lunch got dressed to ride, walked out door saw a sled with NH registration, walked back in and who is standing there but skidoo420 and 2 of his buddies. Talk about a small word. Great to see them. Funny seeing 420 with out eddieskidoo. eddieskidoo down with flu. Great ride except trail from Milot to Mont Vilain not groomed in a while.

If I was 20 years younger, maybe but the more I think about it, too much work digging them out. Only way to go, groomed trails, Playhard.

I thought about you when we went into the Ravage

The winds finally died down yesterday after 2 days of gust reaching 40 MPH. Rode down 83, to the Ravage for lunch. The trails were freshly groomed right up to the Ravages's door. Came back 83, 383. local 2 to 83. Great day to ride, Clear skies and cold temps.

Great meeting you guys. Glad you made it thru OK. That kind of riding is for you young guys. I'm now restricted to groomed trail riding. Have fun and stay safe.

Hi Mike Welcome to the old man side of life. Enjoy it

Thanks for updateJG. Since the trail changed I haven't been into Maurice's. He use to have a small place across from the lodge where you could get a coffee or soup back in the day. And he also had sled dogs. You could rent them or have him take you out for a ride. My nephew and his son did that one day.

Domaine de la Chutes is located right on Trail 93. About 5 miles east of the St Honore airport To be exact, you will ride thru some large pine trees, a plowed road will be on your left, both cars and snowmobiles cross a small bridge, just before trail crosses the road, the road/snowmobile road to Maurice's is on the right, big sign for Domaine de la Chutes/Chez Maurice. About 20 years ago I stopped there, talked to him and he wanted an American flag so the next time I came up from the US I brought him one and gave it to him. Trail use to go by right in front of his place and the US flag was displayed on his place for many years. Then trail got changed because he had a old bridge that I believe became unsafe for the groomer At that time, 20 years ago, he was going to generate his own power. Don't know if that ever happened. Real nice guy.

Domaine de la Chutes is located right on Trail 93. About 5 miles east of the St Honore airport. Maurice's website https://www.domainedelachute.net/

OK with me Jay

Short ride today, 5 miles. Rode up to Relais du Lac for a coffee then rodedown to Alma. Trails westof Alma, close to LSJ are in need of snow. Done to frozen dirt with ice in many places. 23 is not bad getting thru Alma but 383 down near the lake is bad, but nothing that 6 inches of snow can't correct.Then came back 83 which was good.

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Yesterday we rode up to KM 31 via Bras Louis. Had a great lunch at 31 ,and then worked our way back via 262, 264, 93, 328 and 134. Trails were great.