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Waking up at Le Montagnais in Chicoutimi this a.m.
boy it was some kind of fun getting the machines in here last night
we rode around the lake yesterday and it was quite an experience. Would go on conditions ranging from 8.5-9 and back to 2-2.5 in a blink of an eye and just constantly kept changing all day. And it wasn’t t just woods were good and fields bad as some fields were mint and others long patches of snirt. In any event it was a good day. Like most places they NEED a more snow. It was nice waking up to this awhile ago. We are heading off to Windigo for the night and will update conditions at the 22

We also always used to wing it, but those days are gone. Some places are hard enough to get by booking ahead. Like Snowmaster said, hockey tourneys are the # 1 cause of room unavailability. (And  the shrinking of Canadian parents checking accounts) 🤑 Last Friday the Universal was full of them!

I see your running a Lynx. How is it as a trail sled? How is it on fuel? Is it a Rave or XTerrain, can't tell from photo. Thanks.

Sandi and I are planning on heading to the Delta Feb 1st via truck.  We are doing a one nighter to St Felician for Friday night and then will be back at the Delta Saturday night.  I'll report on conditions.
From what I see on the FCMQ site is most trails are OK.  The exception is in Saguenay which of course is around the Hotel.  Fingers crossed!
Jack & Sandi

Welcome to QuebecRider.  One of the best sites you will find for Quebec info.
Sandi had read about a truck stolen on Facebook too.  I don't have any more details.  Theft isn't as bad as it was many years ago but it can happen anywhere anytime.  Take precautions so your equipment isn't the easiest to steal.
It does take awhile to get the passes so order them as soon as you can if you haven't already.  Caveat, the snow this season is not as good as it normally is.
You may already have found this link but if not https://fcmq.fcmqapi.ca/carte-motoneige/indexen.html#map has a wealth of info for the trails.  Click on the snowflake in the top right.  It will show snow depth, trail conditions, grooming info, etc.
The area you are looking at is very popular.  Two other areas that we like to ride are Lac St Jean and the Riviere du Loup.  Take your time and enjoy the sights.  The trails are much different than anywhere else in the USA or Canada.  Get trail maps from where you are staying or download the app.  You will find snowmobilers at most hotels and most will be glad to assist you.  Be safe.
Jack & Sandi

here the ride path I did on last Saturday

We had very mild temp this last weekend, trail tend to brownish on some spots even it's sill 24"+ snow to the ground. We especially need some more cold like we got today (Tuesday), and snow would be nice too to whiten the trails.
I had ride with 2 buddies but alone on my sled, my back seat photograph exceptionally stayed home this time.
Here's a music video from the first part of the ride going to our lunch spot Saturday
 
 

It is an 850 x terrain not mine It is my riding buddy’s Chris. Its working well, so far he’s pleased.

Had to Google that.
First Nations Expedition partners with Airmedic in the second year
Friday, January 26, 2024
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After the major victory of the 1st edition of the First Nations Expedition, 60 indigenous and non-indigenous snowmobilers will hit the trails once again under reconciliation theme. The First Nations Expedition, for a second successive year, can count on Airmedic to be the prime event partner and guarantee about the safety of all participants.

Besides being motivated by ideologies of reconciliation, Airmedic shares the four great standards in terms of respect, fraternity, courage and solidarity for which the 60 snowmobilers will push their bounds in strong climatic conditions says the Chief Executive Officer of Airmedic, Sophie Larochelle.

Keeping in mind that 65% of their operations in Quebec cater to members of the First Nations, it’s at the heart of their principal values to fund the Expedition, she adds.

The 2nd edition of the First Nations Expedition from January 27th to February 10th 2024, will experience 60 snowmobilers traverse 3,250 kilometers, taking a break in 16 towns and communities. Following the participants from Pessamit to Wendake, a helicopter organized exclusively for medical transport, like a flight paramedic and a nurse will be all prepared for an emergency evacuation in the event, day or night. It is crucial for them to have Airmedic by their side.
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From Saguenay Club
 
“We've had to stop resurfacing in town due to the lack of snow at the moment. Please be very careful as there are rocks and dirt on the trails. Thank you for your understanding!”

Perhaps it's part of the ongoing transition to complete dependance on electronics. It seems (to me) that  (some) people tend to rely completely on electronics/technology and pay no attention 
to the real world around them. Sad part is it seems there is no interest in learning things like simple navigation. A GPS is a nice tool, but I always say one should have, and know how to use an M*A*P. How many young(er) folks could parallel park a vehicle with a standard transmission? And then there are self-driving vehicles. Perhaps it's just the old school, old fashioned, or just old in me, but I cannot wrap my head around why it is not clear that this is a bad idea, but that is another story. 
 
Fingers crossed that winter, and full blown snowmobile season will arrive in La Belle Province and elsewhere soon. Be safe out there.

At least they are on the right side of the trail

Y'know what they say: "It'll buff out"

Maybe they bought trail passes?

i have not been up there at all 
They made a trail alongside the road for transport of logs. It says 4km of this. Pretty sure its being used. 
 
do not depend on I motoneige or website
call in the area and ask. 
 
Need another good storm.

Thin around town (Delta)  would be an understatement.  Up the hill has more snow, but not what you would expect for almost February 

26 January 
9:30 am 
all snow now.
-2c 
calling for 2-4cm any is better than rain. 

Yes indeed. Two guys could have a nice hotel room for about $20 each U.S. Also at that time, if you saved your receipts, U.S. citizens could subit a form and get the Federal and Provincial taxes refunded on goods and services. 

The exchange rate was at times more then too. I remember getting over $160 cdn for )00 usd,

Indeed they were the Good old Days! I would start the day after Christmas. A nice room was $70 Canadian, gaz and oil were about a quarter of what they are now, and were more available. Sleds were about a third of the co$t. I am glad I got some 5k-7k mile seasons in then. Not giving up yet though.😀

Whats a "gout stroke"?

Laid back easy ride going south, doing the green trails on both sides of trail 85. Pizza at our favorite spot in Cabano.  Got to spend many enjoyable miles on PADragons 129 XRA 850 with Smart Shocks and Triple Pt. carbides. Perhaps the nicest sled I have ever driven. I was blown away.  Between this sled and my new 600R, not sure I ever want to go back to a gout stroke.
mike
 

Ballet?  They have voting issues there too?🤣

Tell them Snowmaster is coming by.
He will be handling the claim for the insurance company and doing the insurance adjustment.
They better have a damn good club sandwich. 
 

Today's mission was to head out to Parent to be supervisors  on the this bridge project.. 😆    We did what we could folks !! Figured we're this far well go see Jonny and Carol for lunch at Barrage Gouin. Super great conditions and chilly 0°f most of the day . Snow is pretty deep out on the reservoir made things fun . The store in Parent is better than ever in my opinion and super gaz was only 1.90 a liter .  Back to Far a Cheval again tonight.  .. lots to like here .