[Quick run to La Patrie via the Chartieville Customs crossing- Good, bad & ugly. Overall a good run.]

It was a much longer ride to the border this year with the trail closures. We also saw the same groundhog.

[Averill Lake VT to LaPatrie Quebec]

Riding over the border has always been our option, especially on Saturdays.

Trail 65 is now open and rerouted to Woburn.

Be safe!

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Nicely explained. I wasn't aware of this program.

[Have some SPOT3 Emergency Beacon Questions]

My group had to use the SPOT 3 a few years ago in Maine. A fireman came across the accident and went to higher ground to call out with his radio. They were already on their way. It performed as advertised in this case.

[Need Saddlebagging Veterans Advice on Packing]

There is good information from this thread. It is always interesting to see what others carry.

I also carry a GPS  emergency messenger device. For those that have a satellite phone wouldn't necessarily need this. It can be used for any emergency situation, whether it is your group or another group.

http://www.findmespot.com/en/