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Day 3 Left Francis in New Richmond after a nice breakfast. Decided we were going inland so 132 west to 299 then North. Nice run along the river and up into the mountains. We stop at Relais La Cache for a break and it's locked up solid no one in sight. After convincing David to not continue down the 595 like he wanted to on the north shore, trust me it was tempting. We continued on and decide to hang a right and we head toward Murdochville. Into town and we take a vist at Hotel Copper and visit with Pierre. He is so excited to show us his sled museum and it was quite impressive. Lot's to check out there he has some real nice stuff in there. We stay for a good bit then decide to move on. After some re-calculating we decide it's back to Amqui for tonight, so from Murdoch back down to the North Shore and 132 now west. Backtracking. but hey, just like the trail the road is not the same going the opposite way. Thru St.Anne des monts and to Matane then 195 south back to Amqui. Rain Rain 2 miles from hotel but it could have been much worse. Loving summer time in the Gaspe. Pics to follow

Greetings QR's. This week we have been working on a bucket list item. For ions now each time we looped the Gaspe' on sleds, we would say "someday we got to come here in summer and do a loop". This week we have been doing just that. Myself, Playhard along with Billy W and Mrs. Ice, have been taking in the summer experience here in Gaspe. Mrs. Ice was the catalyst for this adventure as she pushed this winter for us to make it happen this summer so here we are. Sunday afternoon Playhard and Billy arrive at relais Iceman at 4pm. We loaded up and I took over the driving duties. Destination Amqui. Super ride to QC city and over to the 20 then to RDL for a very enjoyable stop at "big red chicken head" St. Hubert to all others. Then hammer down arriving at Selecthotel in Amqui just before 11pm. Day 1 Monday After breakfast we drive on over to Andre Halle' BRP to pick up our toys. Sebastien was waiting for us and made short work of the paperwork. Outside we went like kids on christmas morn to get our rides for the week. 3 Spyders. After a quick tutorial we got down to business loading up the gear. Much less then winter I might add and very suprisingly we had ton's of room left. We were off. Now Billy has ridden sleds and ATV's but never a motorcyle (I know it's a Spyder so not really a motorcyle) but you are on the road not in the woods and there are much bigger things then you all around. Like a small fish in the ocean. So take a few minutes for all of us in the parking lot to get to feel out the Spyders. All good and we are off. 132 back west a bit not far at all then north on 195 up to Matane. These things are fun as hell, comfy and I need one. We are hooked on summer snowmobiling. The Mrs is very comfortable on her throne and has been given the title of "empress" as she wanted to know if there was a title higher than queen. So "empress Caro" it is. We cruise on up to Matane and we are loving spotting the trail crossing's and seeing much more of the town's then we ever do in winter. Weather is perfect on the north shore today and no drifts at all to bust through. On east we go and stop for a break in St. Anne des monts. We go down to the water and take a break near the marina there. After a break we head on east next stop Mont St. Pierre. Beautiful ride out on the 132 and we stop in MSP to say hello to Pierre at the Yamaha there. He is happy to see us and we chat for about 20 minutes. Then off we go the 132 at some points is just as twisty as the TQ5 out here, but fun for sure. On east through Gaspe and then on to Perce' and we pull into Table Roland at 6:45pm with close to 500km for the day. Bonus is with all the people in Perce (it is packed with people) the SAQ is open late on a monday, sweet. Jack Please, yes merci. It is crazy how many motels there are in Perce(in summer). Been a super day one. Day 2 Tuesday We wake to overcast and drizzly weather. We knew we had this coming. We check the radar then have breakfast and decide to wait it out as a window is coming that will help us get to New Richmond much drier. We leave at 10:30 and our weather window is looking sweet. We head back west now on 132 and things are quickly dry. Nice. We head to Bonaventure then turn right to take my wife to visit a friend she has not seen in 6 years, arriving at Isabelle and Simon's house i quickly realize they live very close to TQ5 I mean really close and I've passed by so many times and never knew it. Now we do. Nice to have people in different places, you never know when you need a rescue. After too short a visit it was time to roll on. Clouds building and wanted to beat feet before any rain. Caught a quick shower maybe 8 miles before New Richmond but not bad at all. Got to Hotel Francis and sun is back out. We have a late lunch and then decide it's too nice to not ride more so off we go. We head up to get up close and personal with some windmills. We explore some back roads and then meander back to hotel. A great dinner with a super dessert.

Wow I am super excited for your group. What an awesome adventure. Please let us know how it goes. Wish I could go too.

Every summer there is a 2 week construction vacation, all trades shut down for vacation, july 24-aug 6 this year.

I'm keeping it. It's not encouraged to have both, (by USA) but not illegal. Many have dual.

First Generation

Thanks everyone. Can never be refused entry now. No matter what. Well with the exemption of joining ISIS or maybe treason. But I got no plans to do any of that so I should be good to go.

Was a fine day to become a Canadian Citizen, if I may say so myself. Iceman=Canadian citizen.

What he said.

Thanks to you John for handling the necessary's to keep us up and running here. Hell, I say "Scorpionbowl in 2020 for US President" Great pick. Founding member of Team Iceman. I like it.

For sure Rob all your work done for this site is very much appreciated a big thank you for all.

Thanks for all the B-day wishes. Happy Summer all.

Moose Valley Today in NB

Not stuck on as to not deface the Memorial. Common sense there. No?Scott aka "Shaggy" was there representing Team Iceman in Greenland with the Air National Guard out of NY. Not photoshop. We don't fake sh*t. We keep it real.

Team Iceman in Greenland. Going worldwide.

Snirt Run another great reason to stay the heck away from there. You need to have your head examined if that is your Idea of fun. Seriously now come on.

Last Sunday https://www.facebook.com/1547098165606785/videos/1591456817837586/

Agreed 100%.. Most of em with the paddles do not know how to leave some trail for the rest of us. Just rip it up trenching it just for fun. Sadly the off trail riders with no respect are going to cost us many right of ways in the future. Mark my words. Paddles got no place on Groomed trail. Forget banning studs, ban paddle tracks on all FCMQ trails with a few exceptions for access to Mont Valin and say the Chic Chocs. But limit their use to certain trails to get to where they are going to play off trail. Merci bonsoir. Bring on the hornets.

Going anywhere near Repo's on a Saturday...... That is NUTS. Recalculate.

Well let's see..... I'll say St. Raymond is probably one, and l'Etape. Probably Valinouet (Passion QC) Mont Valin. Relais 22.

All time record in Saguenay for Snow still on the Ground as of April 12. From Passion Quebec FB

Taken Wed afternoon, rt 117 near Tremblant.

Team Iceman at Augusta National Golf Course

Gonna need Photoshop a bit.