Sled Dog

We are so fortunate to have JG posting his photos.
Great work my friend.

bonjour !!!
great weekend...12 moose...few partridges and an otter !!!
3c late last night coming back from the lake !!!
 
jean-guy
 

I was wondering this myself last week 
their fb page doesn’t appear to ave had anything since last December 
i might put a call in next week and see what’s happening 
will post

Amen to that.
Bill told me in February that he wasnt on because the Delta wasnt an advertiser, and he stays there,... something to that effect. Still makes no sense, Why would he care?
I know his last post was about his on board fire extinguisher, a couple of folks replied and i dont think he liked the replys. That was Last year...
Ice took exception to a reply someone gave him on his trip in early February and he replyed back. His reply was removed and I guess that was enough to cause him to go MIA.                 
Its a real shame because we all go to this site for real time info from the serious riders who live there.  Their knowledge, stories, advice is what made this site. I cant offer diddly from down here in Cow Hampshire about anything current up there.
The reality is we are rewarded by Iceman, Bill and others being on here, They dont really get much back in return, so when they go, its Our loss. 
 
 

Beauregard Lodge.
 
And Hotel Central in Parent?  C'mon guys!!!

Hotel Central in Parent....👍 and I miss the Tamarac in Clova.

Parked in Roberval...leaving for chibougamau today. Trying to avoid as much as possible this storm. That's why we changed our itinary. No more st-raymond. We rode on hard trails for the past 4 days. Great conditions and gas consumption at its best.

Sorry for your loss Groomer.  May he rest in peace.

Very nice.  Thanks!

I would proudly buy any Canadian QuebecRider member  a drink while enjoying their fine friendship and good conversation. 
mike
Maybe our leaders should try this instead of tariffs!
 

Posting from Pourvoirie Lavérendrye...trail is like a hardwood floor around here(incredible). Yes it's time to get back to Maniwaki before the thaw.

All booked.  Drakkar to Windigo to Mont Vilian to Club Odinark and back to Drakkar and then drive home.
 
Hopefully the weather cooperates.  Thanks for the suggestions, I used them all!  Emailed Odinark.  Got a confirmation immediatly.

Kinda slow and monotonous.

I believe they do but way too easy to steal, damage and therefore have to replace those parts. There aren’t too many more options. As of yet nobody anywhere has said anything about them being on the tunnel. I’ll plead my case if they ever do. 

Exactly.  Most of the time we get the waitress or waiter apologizing for not speaking  better english.  Which I think is funny because we are guests in their country!  99.99% of the people of Quebec have been wonderful to us.  Thanks!

So you're the one who bought it!  Lol. 

Mid range I really appreciate you posting this news.  As I have said before, your back yard is my favorite playground.  Every year the lepine road excursions take a new twist.  It's almost as if no one wants it to be.  I enjoy it, almost as much as I enjoy Clova.  I know this is not a popular opinion, however if you really think about it, it's hard to argue with:  If you don't want to stay with Dominic at the school house, and you really miss the Tabernack that much, stay off the lepone road altogether, without his work and expenditure there would be no trail up the Lepine.  In the words of another fellow QR favorite...Merci, bon soir!

WOW!!  Glad things are getting better Jack.
 
By the way...Austin also ordered an 850...

Great topic.  I spring checked an 850.  My 2012 1200 has 17,600 miles on it now.  It was to the point where I didn't trust it and I'm crazy about the maintence on the sled.  Would probably be ok but I don't want to be the  guy holding up my friends because I brought a high mileage sled.  And my 1200 has the original stator.  To me, no point in taking out the engine to replace a perfectly working part, but they can go anytime.  I've heard many good things about the 850.  And, we used to take 2 trips to Quebec a year.  Now we take 1 which will keep the miles down.
As far as the oil, I think most places sell Doo 2-stroke oil.  My plan will be to carry a quart and if I'm at a gas station that has doo oil I'll get it and top the oil tank.  I think they have a pretty good range on 1 oil tank.  I did that with my 2000 SXR and never even used my spare quart.  Of course I put any oil in that!
We had a sled run out of gas on our last trip.  Trail 63 I believe.  Left lac Troute to take 386 to Kitcisakik.  Could have gotten gas at La Verendrye but that would have added at least another hour.  The Sidewinder ran out about 10 miles from Kitcisakik.  The 3 1200's were fine, the light wasn't even on on mine and the Pro X was fine.  Of course, the SW has the smallest tank and the Polaris has the biggest.  I carry a gas caddy only on Quebec trips so it was no biggie.
For the windshield, I will go with the high I think.  The X I ordered comes with the medium. Will also get the side things that the mirrors mount too.  I believe with the high windshield the handguards will still work. Hopefully that will give enough wind protection.  I've ridden in -40f up there.  Brrrr!!!   Not sure what I will do for the gas caddy.  I have the old style ski doo one and not sure I can make it fit on the new chassis.  I also have the old style saddlebags that went across the seat.  Will try to see if I can reuse them.  I hate having to buy new things when the old ones I have work perfectly well!  Although I really like the linq system.
As far as the cost of premium fuel and oil for 2-strokes, the sled I'm getting cost $14,000 out the door.  The higher priced fuel and oil does not matter in the grand scheme of things to me.
 
Keep the ideas coming!

Think I'm going to pulled the trigger and Sno-Chek a new 850 Renegade X
Presently riding a Yamaha Viper so will need new luggage and gas options etc. Never dreamed I would go back to a 2 stroke but doing a lot of research and keep hearing about the FUN factor about the 850. Lots of times from long time 1200 riders.
This year on our Gaspe trip there was 8 of us. 4 4 strokes and 4 2 strokes. We started the first day with the 2 strokers at the back of the line. that worked for the first hour😀. It's seems you put a bunch of males in nature the Alpha Male issue comes out. So we spent the week with a few of us switching off riding point. By the end of the day we all stunk.
See lots of pictures on QR with different combinations of bags and gas cans. What are you running, or if you were starting out new what setup do you suggest.
Assume need to carry some extra gas and would be nice to accomandate 4 litres of oil. Wonder why some genius at BRP hasn't had the fuel can suppliers develop a gas/oil combo can from that 14L base stackable fuel caddy. 1/3 oil 2/3 gas would be perfect. With the mileage of these new sleds gas isn't often a huge issue. 2 gallons of spare fuel would be lots for comfort level for the majority of riding in Quebec.
For you guys that rode the the 850 this year what windshield do you see being the most practical for this coming year. The new adjustable windshield looks interesting but will be pricey by the time you get everything need to make it work.
These sled companies sure have mastered selling us an expensive engine and chasis then you have to spend another zillion dollars to buy her a prom dress and matching shoes and purse to make her respectable enough to take out in public.😄😄
Pictures of what your using and the pros and cons would be great.
Thanks Steve
 

For sure the Apex is for men not for boys. 
I ride groomed trail in Quebec, there is no sled better for this. Sorry. 

Saw your sled in Maniwaki Linda!  We were just getting back from a 1466 mile week long trip.  Walked by it and thought, hey, I know that name!!!

Last year I had a trip planed for the last week of Feb. It was a meltdown & washout. A week or so later people were riding in great snow.
I think you just have to watch the weather.
Riding in the Gaspe in late march as Phil stated would be a safe bet.