Miles long
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I’ve started and stayed in Les Escoumins, Forestville just a bit further East is another option, reservations aren't necessary as traffic is light up that way.
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Thank you for the advice, definitely going to start out from L’empress and then down to the Baie Bleue, it’ll be my first time stopping at either establishments! Table A Roland is a must stop in my book! We’ll probably pass on Hotel Cie and stop at Chez Mamie for a Lobster Roll before heading to St. Octave -de- Avenir for dinner and a good nights rest after a 400 km day. Thank you once again!
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There will be 4 of us .we were planning on a 5 day loop, also hoping they get the 12” of snow this weekend that forecast.
Appreciate any and all advice in advance !
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I’m heading up on the 26th ,had planned on starting a loop out of Rimouski, would you suggest starting from elsewhere?
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looking for a current update on conditions in the Gaspe?
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I believe you can take the ferry from Matane back across to Godbout.
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I’ve ridden Gaspe’ and Northern Ontario and the scenery, accommodations and food is by far better in the Gaspe’!
Northen Ontario has in my opinion the fastest trails With the least amount of stop signs and quite a bit of it is rolling and winding.
If you decide Ontario start North of the Sault in Gulais River, it’s generally 100 miles between towns and usually no cell service so be prepared.
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On 4/15/2017 at 3:16 PM, PLAYHARD said:
They got the '06 Alpha right on that last production w/Eaton lockers, Allison trans, Duramax 6.6td.
500mi range on the 2 tanks total 50gal of diesel. But you know some puckery trails take 8hrs to go 8mi!
How many days NOW?!...
Is that Hells Gate in Moab?
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10 hours ago, vt_bluyamaha54 said:
I don't understand the focus on 'off-trail' machines by some manufacturers. It doesn't benefit us snowmobilers in the East/mid-West markets since most of that type of riding is in the West. Why I find it particularly annoying is the damage they do to groomed trails when they exit and enter the groomed trail. (The paddle tracks generally raise hell with the main part of the trail too) Then there are the landowner issues with off-trail riding when permissions have only been granted for the marked trail -
The ads have created a culture of romanticizing off-trail riding but that hits the reality of limited off-trail riding areas in the East -The climbsI've ridden in Quebec 2 times in 2017 , the 2 first times in my life I've ridden in Quebec! Where I come from (Cleveland) people would kill to ride in terrain like you have in Gaspesie! On dirt bikes we have some killer shit along the W.V border! But we have to drive a couple hundred miles to get there! Reality is off trail is where it's at! The times are passing some of us by! Especially 4 stroke short track riders! Get a grip on reality and invest in a 2- stroke sled that will get you through a trail that's not perfectly groomed! If perfectly groomed trails are what you are loooking for perhaps riding in areas that have smaller altitude climbs are up your alley!
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21 hours ago, Florida Snowman said:
Time to trade in those 4 stroke short tracks for 2 stroke long tracks!
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On 2/19/2017 at 7:48 PM, timberman said:
Nothing at all against the 1200s. We have four of them with us - running like champs.
Supper great at Kanawata - choice of ribs or seafood pasta. The team is fed, watered, and mellow.
My Grandmother loves hers!
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On 2/28/2017 at 10:40 PM, iceman said:
A 60-year-old snowmobile died today in the Murdochville area.
The native of the United States was part of a group of 12 people and swerved around 10:30 am on a federated path between Murdochville and Gaspé. The man missed a curve and then hit a tree, according to information gathered by the SQ. The sexagenarian found himself in an unfortunate position in a river at the bottom of a cliff. His companions found him unconscious and the Murdochville firefighters subsequently proceeded with his snowmobile evacuation. The man was taken to an ambulance waiting for him on the roadside, but his death was unfortunately found on the way to the hospital in Gaspé. Reconstructionists collided with the SQ and went to the scene to assess the scene in order to understand the exact circumstances of the event. "At first glance, it does not seem to have criminal elements," concludes the spokesperson of the Sureté du Québec, Christine Coulombe.
A friend and I passed by shortly after the this occurred it happened on a hairpin corner where Trail 597 runs along a river. This party had spent the prior evening at the Copper In Murdochville. The party in which he was riding extracted his body from the ravine and he laid deceased alongside the trail covered. A very sad scenario! My condolences to his Friends and Familiy!
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56 minutes ago, revct1 said:
And here's your sign!
Jack & Sandi
With a Team Iceman sticker nonetheless!
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6 hours ago, Cnc said:
That's a bummer. Were you maybe running low tire pressure?, side walls on both tires look like they self destructed.
I'd be willing to bet it's because they are cheap fucking shitty Chinese trailer tires which in Ohio is what every new trailer manufactured in Elkhart , Indiana comes equipped with! Trump needs to step up to the plate and ban the importation of these flaming health hazards! Being the owner of 3 dual axle trailers I can honestly tell you that I've been dealing with this problem since I bought my first trailer in 2003. Good luck finding an American made trailer tire, perhaps you had better luck with finding something manufactured in Canada! Fuck China!!,,
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10 hours ago, actionjack said:
Hope your bud can keep up with you!
It's his first time North of the border, I think he'll do just fine. He's certainly stoked about it!
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Thanks for the responses! I called the Pelchat and yes they do sell permits, thanks again!
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I'm taking a last minute trip to Les Escoumins with a friend who will need to purchase a 7 day trail permit. We'll be crossing into Quebec roughly at noon via Ontario 401 . Does anyone have a suggestion as to where we could stop to purchase a permit along our route ?
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3 hours ago, Shore1066 said:
I did that hip replacement last March. I feel so much better. I was back to work in may and laying Concrete blocks in July. Practiced riding skills on a skid steer and a excavator. I do a lot of stretching just laying in bed at night. I did have someone for support because of fear of the unknown. I leaving tomorrow for my first ride of season and I think it will be easier than any of the last few years. I guess what I am saying is there definitely riding a snowmobile after hip replacement. Get a good doctor and I sure we'll hear from you next year.
Thanks for the encouragement and good luck with your trip! I've spoken to 2 other sledders who've had this procedure and they told me they were back in the saddle within weeks.
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we are currently at the Northern Light Inn , Blanc something or another in Labrador. Thin snow up high as we made our way, signed very well. We left St Augustine this morning, a very busy little village with plenty of amenities. We stayed at Leo Mckinnons B&B lots of Lake running out this way probably 95% once you leave Havre St. Pierre. Fortunate to have had sunny skies since I left Complex Pelchat on Thursday!