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still very warm
just around 0c
woke to about 1 in of new snow
need some cold to set the trails solid again very soft and flooded in spots for now
supposed to get colder and all we can do is wait
riding before it freezes up will only destroy the base we got
lots of water on the river near the Gov hotel and major slush
need to let it all freeze
It will starting tonight
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French message board CMIQ reports all trails in Lanaudiere closed until further notice
Flooding 20km north of relais Koubec and other places
Worried about further damage to the base of the trail if used before it freezes again hence the shutdown
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still got big flurries falling here and temps dropping for sure
we need some real accumulating snow for sure
will keep you posted
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Rain was alll day and most of last night
Have not been out to ride and will wait to check things on wed.
best I can do for you
river trail has got to be full of water for sure soon to be solid Ice tonight or wed colder weather coming to freeze all this mess solid
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Tell us how bad it is raining there in Jonquiere??
What's the story?
Anybody out riding today??? Monday
Love to hear some news
Got some friends over in the Gaspe and waiting to hear from them will let everyne know when I hear from them
They were in Rimouski headed for Mt St Pierre today.
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rain let up for an hr or so
now back very steady and heavy at times for sure supposed to continue for hours
seeing the radar I believe it.
will turn back cold after so we shall see
Will be icy thats a given
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for sure time will tell
Is much more snow where Bill is than here in shawini so of course will be different there
rain has been coming down real heavy here and lots of ice on the trees from the early morning freezing rain
second picture not so good but tryed to show you the rain hitting the ground
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Raining Like a bitch here
Freezing rain overnight now all rain and heavy
This will be a big major setback
the rain is province wide no escaping it
seeing the fact that we were down on snow to begin with this is a major bummer
We got serious problems
Without a major storm soon we are gonna be hurting
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I know things can change and I sure hope is the case with the forecast
Shawinigan saying plus 6 here monday and 15-20 mm of rain NOT GOOD at all
Only time will tell
Let's all hope for them to be way off and for it to be all snow.
Rain will be a major setback for the area.
Looks like rain many places so stay tuned.
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No problems is a little rough in spots but the farther north the better it gets
as for the weather your guess is as good as theirs
right now says mostly snow for monday and then some rain but I know they have no Idea has changed 3 times in 4 days
tell you wednsday
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Not yet for 2010, see post #8 for conditions. Ive spent the last 2 yrs exploring this area. Widest, fastest part of the province
I agree with you for sure on the area
for sure is some of Quebecs finest trails
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Wide open, super highway region of the whole province for sure. Might as well go to Matagami while your up there. Have fun
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so momo you are saying everything is wide open meaning exactly what???
all trails are open right now??? or in general trails are wide and open???
I agree is supehighway region been there lots of times
is no record snow year for sure and the conditions are what is in question here.
I hope I am wrong cause I have not been out west yet this year and maybe you have.
so if so please elaborate on how good the conditions were for you and where you rode when out there.(this season 2010)
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better check the snow out west is not alot
chibougamu is probably an option but not much beyond there
just my 2 cents
not sure i believe that earlier post for the abitibi area sorry
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Any idea how the trails are from Quebec City toward Grand Mere area. I'll be coming through that way in a few days.
yeah getting very rough and worn out need snow badly
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All should be advised it is getting sketchy for sure
need snow badly lots of trails just not enough snow and too much traffic from the weekend
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TQ3 is usually always bad (bumpy) near Quebec City that is no secret
However just for your info ITS REALLY BAD RIGHT NOW
ROCKS AND A LITTLE BIT OF SNIRT
NEED SNOW HERE BAD
so if you are palnning to pass through this section be so advised
IS lots of snow east of QC CITY and trail was awesome through the entire run from Manior until Quebec city
Too bad cause the snow east and north of there is fantastic
TQ 83 9/10
383 amazing big snow
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Sounds right on viper2 has been a few years since riding the area there But you desciption is right on. for the location of the trail to kanawata now the guys with me say it was that way last year but I did not pass there last season.
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Just returned from Kanawata
Trail was different then my last ride to Kanawata
Guys with me said it was the same route as last year (I did not use it last season)
the trail to chateau Vert and Kanawata used to be right at the driveway to repos
Now it is 30k before if you are coming from the Barrage Taureau and Cabanon
otherwise was the same and real nice no traffic at all last weekend trails near Kanawata very sweet
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I don't know about speed but I can tell you for sure a tall windshield(although not race looking enough for many) makes all the difference for touring.
If you are a rider that spends hours at a time going places a tall winshield just makes sense. I don't care what it might look llike.
This is snowmobiling not a fashion show warmth and function for me.
As far as the helmets go I have used a modular for many years
I can see the concerns with the modulars opening during an incident for sure, but it's a dangerous passtime.
I have an electric shield and use it when it is extra cold only usually.
The choice is a personal one for sure and for each will be different.
happy trails all
bonne randonee
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have fun
will be around there myself the 17 and 18 for sure will look for you MrGutz
if you like steak and especially filet mignon then have the Sizzling filet at the resto pub 57 can't go wrong
you will both like the Auberge Gouverneur
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Gouveerneur hotel very safe
has secured parking for the rigs and a corral locked for the sleds
indoor pool and hot tubs
go eat at the resto pub 57 right next to the hotel great food
great breakfast buffet at the hotel
enjoy
is probably the best choice for trip with the wife for sure
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todays ride
TQ3 to the 351 north to st tite
360 to st joeseph de mekinac
360 north to the m7
m7 to 318
318 to 351 south
351 south to TQ3 back to the house
all and all very nice
360 between st tite and St Joeseph bumpy but rideable
pipeline better then I thought it would be (few rocks here and there and need more snow at the bottom of the hils for sure) but still 7 to 8 of 10
M7 a sweet ride like a magic carpet nice to the 318 very good back to st tite
sorry no pics today left without the camera.
Did not go all the way to La tuque met some guys coming south said it was good and the groomer was headed south but I turned on the M7 and never saw it
Need one more real storm and some cold weather
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thanks viper2
I was having some flashbacks of the Winter Carnival in Lake George, NY doing the waterskip there for the crowd
good times for sure
Ah the good old days
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Trails looking pretty good
rode TQ3 to 351 to St. Tite and back on 351 then to St Prosper and to Rogers Cabin then back to Shawinigan on TQ3
trails groomed and most signage installed
Rivers a bit slushy but they are riding on them (a bit scary if you ask me) need a little more cold weather to make me sure.
Rivere St. Maurice trail 347/318 is open but very slushy(pic attached)
need some real cold and one more big storm to crank things up to full on.
Will try to check the pipeline Wed and go to La Tuque for a ride.
over and out
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not sure on that I think you are in trouble for sure
the bus should run twice a day from somewhere there in la tuqe I know is not Ideal but can get you to the rigs
where you need to go for the trucks? don't need to be specific just a genearal idea would help.