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  2. Duchesnay

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    Stayed there years ago when the ice hotel was there. Very nice and very pricey. Stayed in the main hotel one time and another time rented a chalet right in front. I would do the chalets again but not so much the hotel mainly because of lugging your bags in and out to the snowmobiles and possibly having to use the elevator. Just one of those places you are overheated till you climb on the sled to pull out 

  7. What is your favorite snowmobile gloves?

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    15 hours ago, revct1 said:

    Hi Pipeman,

    The first decision is what material do you want, synthetic, leather, fur or some combination.  The second decision is price range or maybe the other way around.

    Last year I purchased a pair of beaver mitts from Bilodeau.  These are the warmest gloves / mitts I've had.  The disadvantage is the left hand I have to slide under the brake lever from the side, due of the thickness of the mitt, instead of just grabbing onto the handlebar.  They are stiff but I expect them to soften with use and conditioner.

    I also have a pair of Choko mitts I got from Bill a few years ago.  These are very good too but not as warm as the Bilodeau mitts.  Lastly I have an ancient pair of Ski Doo leather gloves.

    My hands get cold in the gloves so I use these on warmer days.  The Choko ones in between and the Bilodeau's most of the time.  If you do get fur mitts, find a place like Bilodeau that will custom make them for you.  You want the pelt to lay back towards your wrist and you can have them made a little longer so the wrist area extends up past your jacket.

    Jack & Sandi

    Just a question, how do you  get to the brake in a hurry with the beaver mitts?

  8. motels

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    There is another place in town maybe called the 4 seasons or something. Stayed there one time rooms ok no restaurant. Also chalets to rent I think it's called LE hombre vent or something like that. seems like the best choice, the central rooms are shetchy at best 

  9. Suggestions planning Gaspe trip the end of January

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    I agree with all the above posts, Domaine Valga is a nice place and I have stayed there but I would not recommend driving there by vehicle just not necessary and remember you will also have to get out if it snows. Also I think RDL is the best starting point and is easily doable for a 5 day loop which is what you are planning. My first suggestion is to book only the first and last night of your trip at RDL and try and plan the rest of your stops as you go it's just too hard to stay on schedule. The Universal is very flexible with their cancellation policy and they have good secure parking. You could ride day 1 and take lunch at Valga then continue on to Matane. The Riotel is nice I have stayed there twice and both times it was no problem getting in but it is right on the St. Lawrence and takes some sidewalk running to get there so monitor conditions and plan accordingly.  If you are determined to go around the tip you could stay the 2nd day at Grand Vallee otherwise take the 5 to 597 and down to Murdochville. The orange trail from Murdochville to LaCache is not always open and you do NOT want to try it after a fresh snow until the groomer has been through. If the trail is open the run from Murdochville to LaCache is way too short to stop there...... and there really is no good reason to stay in LaCache, gas up and move out. There is a lot of talk about the North Shore and the spectacular views and for sure it is something to see but the South shore offers some great riding and nice stops as well and I wouldn't sell it short. Perce rock is something to see but the trail in there in recent years has not been great and if there is snow or cloudy skies in the forecast  maybe let it pass until another time. I have been to Perce about 6 times and twice you could not even see the rock. The green 587 going back west just past PALC (point a la croix) is a gem that many miss . Also if you are on the Southern route watch for the trail up to the Radar between St. Irene and Redemption to see the mummies and the lookout tower. Talking about the mummies there are also a lot if you take that orange trail from Murdochville to LaCache. Approx. 3/4 of the way across watch for a sign for Mt. Lyall and folloe the ungroomed tracks. Depending on how many miles you are looking to do you can make it easy in 5 days, we have did the trip in 4-1/2 from RDL back to RDL going completely  around the outside including Perce.  Some other things to consider, many say not to go in January because of the cold weather and they can be right but I have been there in the beginning of February when it was low 40's and that is no good either. Just like any trip monitor the forcast starting a good week ahead to get a feel for it and be prepared to modify your trip. Last year we stayed in Matane our first night on the trail and planned to head south toward New Richmond day 2. We saw what was going to be snow on the North Shore the next day was calling for freezing rain and rain down South so we stayed North and till we got to the South a couple days later everything was great. Also there has been a lot of talk about which way to travel the loop over the years but anymore it really doesn't matter which way you go seems more people have switched directions over the years. Murdochville-LaCache is 66 miles If you are running ahead of schedule you could also take  the 35 South of Rimouski through Sqatec toward Cabano and continue on to Pohenegamook then up to RDL. The mileage from Rimouski to RDL by that route is right around 200    

  11. 2 Week Trip - Redscreen Riders ‘on the fly’

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    On 1/12/2019 at 5:26 PM, Jackstraw said:

    Never make reservations in advance either, never works out. Headed up end of next week for 9 days. Don't know which direction we're going yet as usual. Generally deceide on the way up. usually book the nights lodging at lunchtime. Unless a popular small outfitter.

    Same here all our trips are done this way. Not sure how it can be done any other way without problems.  

  15. 2019 Jack & Sandi's trips

    in Saguenay-Lac St-Jean

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    3 hours ago, revct1 said:

    Hello to Everyone,

    First - Thanks to the GutZ brothers for giving me a hand getting me and the Renegade safely back to the truck.

    Next - We trucked home Thursday.  The transmission control module fixed the truck transmission problem we had on the way up.  The Allison transmission is shifting fine again.

    The Renegade is at the SkiDoo dealer.  A 1.6" Ice Cobra is on order.  No more big studs for us.  Reading all the posts, I see a lot of riders have already switched to the pre-studded tracks.  The dealer is going to have the sled ready this week if all goes well.  He said he may be able to get the heat exchanger welded instead of replacing it.

    Now it is time to get some end of the year work done for the businesses and do the laundry for our next trip.  Hope to see you on the trail.

    Jack & Sandi

    if your going to sell it anyway just get out the JB weld

  18. Auberge Motel Drakkar

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    55 minutes ago, Triggerhappy said:

    Damn!  I just talked to some people and I was going to call later and get a room for that same weekend.  I knew I shouldn't have told everyone about them 3 years ago!  lol

    Our group did book there 1/23-1/27 (I may head up 1/19-1/27) and 2/13-2/18. 

     

    Still not a lot of areas opened up yet, that ones that are open and connected are a hot commodity 

  23. Speeding Fines

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    14 hours ago, Stei said:

    I guess I consider myself lucky on my trips to Maniwaki running the railbed or the big wide fast trails around Val-d'Or.  It was sometime ago so maybe things have changed and they've tightened up. My ticket amounts would have been a nice cash influx.

    man if they would have clocked me on the 93 North of Val D' Or they would have taken me away in handcuffs! 😉 

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