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Took a trip up to paradise this weekend, we were blessed with great weather.  Saturday morning headed north out of town, skipped by Meekoos on the way through the Manzana and Normandie ZECs.  Pit stop at Lunic’s for petrol. We did not hit either of 100 lacs or Fer a Cheval because it was opening morning of moose by bow, so they are not really interested in hosting the SxS crew at this time, which I completely understand.  Took a shortcut up the road to Parent, back way onto 13 that follows the Bazin river.  Late lunch at the central in town.  You see more weird shit in Parent in the summer than you can imagine….We pushed onto Clova. In for the night by 4:30 with 220 miles for the day. Now let’s have some drinks and laughs over a great meal.  
Sunday morning we hit the dusty trail down Lepine road.  I have not rode it from top to bottom since pre covid, holy shit they have built it up!   All new bridges and signage, not to mention the extra width, it’s basically a super highway almost all the way to Clova.  Petrol at the Pensive then back into the woods at the Petawaga.  Trailside snack at snake falls, then back to the truck before 3:30 with 160 miles on the dream-o-meter. Here are some pics.
 

Some Clubs do alot with very little. 
 
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Après 57 ans d’existence, le Club aura cet hiver pour la première fois de son histoire, son propre garage. Après toutes ces années à travailler à gauche, à droite et surtout dans le banc de neige 😊 Les bénévoles, les surfaceuses et les équipements du Club auront enfin, un toit sur la tête.
Ce beau projet se réalise grâce à l’implication de plusieurs partenaires et collaborateurs.
After 57 years of existence, the Club will have its own garage this winter for the first time in its history. After all these years working left, right and especially in the snow bank 😊 The Club's volunteers, resurfacers and equipment will finally have a roof over their heads.
This beautiful project is being realized thanks to the involvement of several partners and collaborators.
 
 
 
 

My Wife and I took a clockwise drive last month. I got some drone videos in between raindrops.
 
Drone Montage Gaspe Peninsula.

Playing around on the interactive map today planning some trips and discovered there is a new motel at St Adelme right behind the church and clubhouse. Brand new construction and the reservation link is taking winter bookings.
Great to see a new option in the Gaspe as seem to be losing some of the old regular options.
Will give another option to the Matane area and should be better snow conditions for early and late season lodging vs the shoreline in Matane.
Reasonable rates also at $130.00 a night CAD.
Does anyone know if the clubhouse is open 7 days a week and how late in the evening. Have stopped in there to eat but usually for lunch.
https://www.motel-marquis.com/
The accommodation icon is on the map.

It's 5'oclock everywhere

Back the Blue
 
 

Trail permit types and prices
The price of a trail permit includes the cost of the liability insurance, defined as mandatory under article 19 of the Act respecting off-highway vehicles, as well as all applicable taxes.
 
$ 440 for an annual trail permit purchased on or before December 9, 2023
$ 530 for an annual trail permit purchased after December 9, 2023
$ 900 for an annual trail permit sold in trail*
$ 400 for an annual trail permit for antique snowmobiles (2003 and older)
$ 285 for a 7-day trail permit
$ 185 for a 3-day trail permit
$ 95 for a 1-day trail permit
$ 650 for an annual trail permit for a rental snowmobile
$ 40 for a replacement trail permit
 

First phase as told to me at La Cache.
new kitchen and restaurant area. New offices for tribes Council as well. 
 
The plan calls for more lodging in the form of stand alone mimi chalets(next phase)

I'll offer a completely different second option;
Drive to St. George/Beauceville area (just above Jackman, Maine area) and save yourself hours of driving verses the Delta.
If you can arrive early enough to this area, on day 1 ride to Riviere du Loup and stay at the Universel or Levesque Hotels. Riding east, stay on the southern trails that are near the Maine border and then pop up to Riviere du Loup.
Day 2:   Ride southeast via St. Cyprien,  Squatek, into New Brunswick to Moose Valley and across to New Brunswick and back into Quebec to Amqui for the night.
Day 3:  Ride north to Rimuski and  then west and  stay another night in Riviere du Loup (using the trails near the St. Lawrence River).
Day 4: Head west  to Montmagny staying near the St. Lawrence, then drop south to St. George.
This route takes you by numerous club houses, first class hotels, sled dealers, historic downtown Riviere du Lou and its numerous bars and restaurants.
Each day is about 200 miles although I am not positive about mileage on day 2.
For attractions you will ride through the mountains with the windmills, ghost trees, the absolutely stunning Moose Valley, a large mountain to ride up below Montmagny,  the historic island out in the river off Riviere du loup and many more places others can suggest.
mike
 

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Work Hard….. Playhard
Awesome few days at the Pond.
merci Playhard. 
 
 

I was finally able to get out in the bush after postponing due to the fires. Left Saturday morning from Marineau’s and headed to Windigo via Repos and Kanawata.  First time at Windigo for me, definitely will return.  I said hi to Martine & Daniel from the QR gang.  We washed off the dust in the reservoir out front, a nice treat on a warm sunny afternoon.  Sunday morning back to the truck via Relais 22 and La Tuque.  The game warden checked for ZEC registrations in the Chapeau de Paille.  He was not wearing a straw hat…😂 use google translate if you don’t get the joke.
 Here are the stats and pictures. 
Day 1: 225 miles, avg moving speed 34MPH. Total time 10 hours. 
Day 2: 252 miles, avg 34MPH. Total time 9 hours.
 

Still burning quite a bit
near Opticiwan (Gouin reservoir) and Lebel sur Quevelion couple of large out of control fires

Did anyone notice on the sideways picture of Relais St Paulin that there is broken asphalt under the bike? The trail in the front of the Relais and a couple hundred meters down the 595 were once paved too!

What do you after buying a new side by side??  Go for a ride in the Gaspesie of course.  I have never ridden the ATV trails in the Gaspe before and figured it could be as good as snowmobiling.  The Girlfriend and I decided to do a quick 4 day tour just to judge travel times and distances before planning a bigger trip.  We started in Amqui and rode to Grande Nature the first night.  We soon discovered it is easy to cover ground and travel speeds were faster then I expected.  The second night we rode to Mont Louis and stayed at L'Marre, an excellent spot with and outside patio bar with a view of the St Lawrence.  Third night back to Grande Nature, then back to the truck.  Here are a few pictures of our adventure, many will look familiar.  Likely only 1/3 of the trip was on sled trails, the rest all new country.
Some of the pictures did not load right, but you get the jist of it.  I don't think we would have been able to make the trip 2 weeks sooner, would have been too much snow.  
 
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Are we guessing the missing first letter? I'll say " L " 
But I am bi-lingually illiterate.... I cant read nor write in two languages... and my first language is "Jibberish"... as you all know....
LOL!
GutZ

Don't forget Hotel Copper closed for lunch

Relay 22 and Windigo have their bans lifted.

Citizens have returned to Chibougamau. 

Fire break construction near Chibougamau