Pipemaster
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45 minutes ago, Muskoka2 said:
Never had a bad meal in Que.!
Repos ?
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14 hours ago, markusvt said:
This trail, been there for a few years at least. Very nice option.
That’s it. Pretty nice trail if it had been groomed recently and as said very nice option heading North 👍
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We came across a trail that runs from 2 miles south of Notowissi on 13 down to Rabaska. Trail was 25 miles from 13 to Rabaska, 35 miles shorter than going through St. Anne du Lac if staying at Rabaska or near by.
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59 minutes ago, iceman said:
We’ll that SUCKS !
I hope it wasn’t vandalism
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6 hours ago, markusvt said:
Lots of upgrades at Kanawata. New barn, new grader, all new windows, new sliders looking out over the lake. And a new gas guy and a new server, (I'll leave it at that, but worth the trip). Gas is $2.90L.
We spent Tuesday night at Kanawata and heading back with truck to pick up a buddy with a back injury. 😡
we were told Mario sold the the lodge and still running things. New owner some developer from Montreal with money to spend.
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15 hours ago, scorpionbowl said:
Lac Blanc and Saccacomie are in this region.
I understand that, maybe putting it out there it would be a nice reminder to be careful.
just a thought
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Garage for sleds ?
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I take the pledge
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Shouldn’t this be in General Discussion ?
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10 hours ago, dooright said:
Friend sent me this from today .. open sign is on
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38 minutes ago, actionjack said:
I hope they judge who are the early and late risers.
I was thinking the same thing.
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1 hour ago, snowmaster2112 said:
Those Yurts look pretty cozy
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1 hour ago, towing said:
Under a cloudy sky with a little snow/-2C we made this ride yesterday January 6, 2023 in St-Zenon area through the Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve starting from St-Gabriel de Brandon
As a drop point we chose the parking lot of the Multifunctional Center 111 Chemin du mont Lanaudière (it's the road just past the Highschool) which is an official parking lot for trailers and the trail pass just aside. We arrived a little late and parked on the roadside in front of it.
Despite the last thaw there is still a lot of snow, the conditions are good here in the field in St-Damien.
Even the big hill in climbing on the mountain was nice with barely a couple browning snow spots , otherwise very good. Given the traffic there were a few bumps but it ride very well.
We passed the Renard Bleu outfitter
The road is plowed farther this year but has been widened and our trail is next to it. We just have to cross it a couple of times as the trail change of side otherwise it's fine.
the snow cover is very good
From the #23 we then took trail #350 east.
After this thaw I was expecting to ride on very hard trails but no there is a good layer of loose snow on top , thick enough that the skis were not even bite the trail hard base most of the time. Very good conditions
Passed the junction for the #23 towards the Cabanon we continued on the #350 towards Koubec with even better trail conditions
We stopped for lunch at the Relais Koubec (Outfitter Mastigouche)
It's been a while since we stopped eating there. It was very good and quick and their huge double-sided fireplace in the center of the dining room always impresses me!
After the lunch break we continued in the Mastigouche reserve. I did a round trip stretch on #23 eastbound. We passed the junction for the trail to Gaston (#350 towards Lac Blanc)
Before turning around and continuing on #23 westbound
The section of #23 which comes to reconnect on the #345 (towards the Taureau dam) is less used and as usual it did not disappoint us with its good condition and beautiful fast sections.
There had been more traffic on the #345 towards the Cabanon. The snow cover remains good even if there are a few spots of more brownish snow in the few km that leave the forest road and which had been reworked with a bulldozer just before the season.
We stopped to fuel up at Auberge Le Cabanon
And we went back down to our starting point via #23 trail
Real Masse outfitter, which had major problems with their plumbing and water distribution system during an extended power outage (christmas storm) is not open and the trail goes straight, trail not groomed yet
the #23 south of #350 was weared from traffic and was bumpy on the way back south, especially in the section maintained by St-Charles club
The last section groomed by St-Gabriel club was better but the traffic had still done its job. With the announced cold and grooming, it will come back good because the snow cover is good.
To summarize, the storm of December 23 had left impressive amounts of snow, the following thaw packed it down to give us a solid base for the trails and the last snow put some cream on the cake which gives very good conditions. There are still a couples of not frozen small ditches and you can still see the remains of fallen /damaged trees but the ride we did was very nice overall.
Trail opening and grooming is still underway, I know that from St-Zenon or Mattawin it is possible to go to Pourvoirie Repos. Kanawata wrote their trails was open (4January) and Alliance du nord club that groom norther on the #83 state that they finished opening trails and are at grooming them. Many places in Parent/clova were starting their operations this weekend. Latuque snowmobile club also state their trails opened.
With the cold announced I expect that the open trail network will continue to expand and connect rapidly in the coming days
Happy 2023 season!
Alain
As always, Thanks for the great reports. Our group will be heading up the 22nd starting from Rabaska so your report is very encouraging.
Thank again
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14 minutes ago, Blueblood said:
you watched it go over?
That’s scary !
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1 hour ago, iceman said:
Only $2.84 a liter at Repo such a deal.
Such a bargain , and the food SUCKS !
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1 hour ago, iceman said:
That place does very well. With hunting, fishing, atv’s ,sleds and hydro quebec booking the place for work crews.
always dreamed of having a Relais/Auberge, with all the places I been I know what riders want.
maybe when I hang up the helmeti would need a divorce as well as no way in hell my wife is going to call Parent home.
me i like it in the bush
And after the divorce you’ll be lucky to have half of what you planned on spending for the Auberge. 😩
- Florida Snowman, iceman and PLAYHARD
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5 minutes ago, iceman said:
Wow! That’s not looking to good
hard to tell, is it that close to town ?
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3 hours ago, iceman said:
Has a new piece of iron....for Parent/Clova sector
Wow, That’s one handsome piece equipment !
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Val Dor to Roberval
in Abitibi-Temiscamingue
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Central was open for lunch on Wednesday. Food and service good.
sign right on trail for I’hombre du vent