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Never had the air leaks but mine is not a bombardier. I know the original ones were very heavy but mine is not, also mine never freezes at the outlet. And I have ridden in -35 F and have never had the shield freeze or fog even if I sneeze inside it. I guess I got lucky and got a good one, I never even really did any research, just went to the Yamaha dealer and got one. My wife used to have problems from the cold air swelling her eyes up but she went to the same helmet and she loves it too.

I know Yamaha dealer's carry a nice set but I have got some similar ones vendors at car shows/flea market. I would think Napa could get them.

Now I know why we couldn't find the trail across the inlet! I guess we are lucky we made it across :wacko:

That is good for sure, Val d'Or club always does a better job of grooming

X2 on the plastic ziploc bags. I always do that and then put everything in a kitchen size garbage bag, you never know what kind of conditions you will run into. Also make sure you have supplies to repair gear if ness. Sewing kit,duct tape,plastic cable ties,rubber bungees, and anything in duplicate that you use to strap your bags on with.

Great report Alain! You have my blood pumping now, I am planning a week at LeCabanon starting the 17th of Jan. We will for sure hit Parc Mt. Tremblant (maybe for last time ever) and also our favorite ride up to Kanawata. Probably also go to Matawin by way of the side trail through the burn. Can't wait keep the posts coming.

yes, X2 on the mini jumpers I also use a modular helmet for about 7 years. I don't understand why anyone would mess with the heated shield when it's not needed. :D :D

Some pretty good stuff, but man do guys pull a trailer or what?jpkemtp you had me rolling with that one about the Immodium and smclelan I never thought about the extendable magnet but I do ride a Yamaha so I guess I just don't get to work on my sled on the trail as much Just kidding don't want to start anything with that comment. On a more serious note I would add a siphon hose. Don't need them much anymore but you never know. Also if you need to make a fire in a pinch that grey birch bark stuff that seems to just fall off the trees lights up like it's been soaked in gas.

Don't ride much at home here anymore, but we never really rode south when we did. We used to make it up to Camelback from here years ago but I guess with all the developments that would be impossible now. If I ride in PA now I go to Potter Co. my dad has a place there, but most of my riding is in Quebec just plan it and go.

I know what you mean about the age, I have seen alot of kids that were much younger than 16 driving up there and I guess if you keep a low profile and mind your P's and Q's it would be alright. In my opinion the trails are lfor the most part less dangerous up there than where we ride at home.

Thanks Bill, I didn't remember that part I think when I was a kid you had to be 12 but I know my kids were like 10 and 11 when they did it. I was just hoping to get them to Canada this year but they are only 13 and 15. It's kinda like hunting, if you don't get them addicted young enough they never really seem to start. Hopefully there will be good snow in Potter this year and I can get them there a couple times. By the way were heading up to St. Zenon Jan 17th let me know if you guys are gonna be going up at all this year.

Thanks I thought that was the case but it was not real clear. I'm sure something was lost in the translation.

Cm'on guys somebody has to know this?

My favorite place is really any rustic type lodge, nice fire in the fireplace, some animal heads on the wall, a talkative Quebecois who is looking to practice his english on me. I always try to get some local history/customs of the area. I like Kanawata really nice place middle of nowhere a great host (Mario) and a couple of dogs for company. I have stayed there a few times overnight,passed through on trips and even spent a week there fishing for Walleye a few years back. Alot of interesting things can be learned when in Quebec. I found out last year that the name Relais 22 Milles is exactly that. 22 mile relay, when i asked why miles he told me the place was there before they had the metric system forced on them and the name stuck.---------------------------As far as "cold one" that is pretty much an operative term in Quebec as we always say they go to great lengths in the winter to keep their beer warm!

Roberval to Chibougamau is a pretty easy day you should have no problem. Last year we rode from Relais 22 milles through Roberval and onto Chib. in one day, and it was only 290 miles. If I had to guess I would say about 200 miles from Roberval to Chib. When you make this trip make sure you stop for gas at Ladore (right on trail) and also Scicerie 54 (a huge sawmill)

That trail has been closed for a few years now. Last year I asked Denis from Le Cabanon what he knew about that trail and he said it will not be opened again.It was very hard to maintain and too hard for the club at Mattawin to keep up with that and all their other trails. Some of you may remember a few years back it made a nice loop to LaTuque, and there also was an outfitter called Vignrod. He was only open a couple seasons I guess it did not pay. We used to like it you could access Kanawata via the riviere aux Rats road. I agree I hate to see any trail close but if it makes for better quality I guess it's a trade off.

Minimum age required to drive a snowmobile: 16 years (Act respecting off-highway vehicles – June 13, 2006) Required for drivers under 18 years: a certificate attesting that he or she has the knowledge required to operate a snowmobile. Snowmobilers under 18 years residing outside of Québec: Such operators are not required to hold the aforementioned certificate, if they are allowed to operate an off-highway vehicle under legislation in force in their home jurisdiction. In Québec, the training courses leading to the obtention of a certificate of competency are offered by ConduiPRO, groupement coopératif des écoles de conduite indépendantes du Québec. For more information, visit the website www.conduipro.com I copied the above off the fmcq website but i am not sure what this means to me. I am from Pennsylvania and if kids take the required safty course they can legally ride when they are 12. Does this mean my 13 and 15 year olds are legal in Quebec or not?

Great report Alain, once once again you never fail to come through. I gotta get one of you guys to tell me how to get pics on my posts.

Just keep in mind offshore sometimes it's nice to get the pass where your riding most of the money from trail passes goes back to the club you purchased it from.I like to buy where i'm riding.

Thanks for the update Alain you always provide excellent information. I took notice if i scroll down the list of regions on the FCMQ site they are showing every region closed except limited in Mt. Valin (250 kms) but if you go on the home page for Lanaudiere there are alot of trails open. With many years experience in that region i know there is much more open than could be ridden in one day. I think anyone with a few days off could find some good running with light traffic!

Just goes to show although we may not want to beleive it Canada's government is as screwed up as ours.We have to find a way to stop putting rich,indignant bastards into power.These people are so out of touch with reality they don't even realize how foolish some of their ideas are. These same parks in the summer time are full of people with cars,boats on the water etc. All the camping areas are around lakes where do you think the sewage goes.It's all a big joke like Algores global warming and the Clinton's health care?socialized medicine I had always hoped the people from the great white north would show more common sense but i guess their leaders are as bad as ours. :wacko:

sure hope thats not true :sad: are surely some great trails keep us informed

startin' to feel it now

sounds good to me, the best part is supposedly they are going to groom the trail.

that would be great that area was always rough