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I contacted VAST last week who then contacted Drift Dusters Club to confirm that you can once again ride to the Border Station and continue on to the Stanstead QC trails.
Enhanced Driver's License (VT and NY only) or passport required.
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You would have to plan your trip so as to overnight at another town since Hotel Copper is the only choice in Murdochville. If you could make it to Amqui, the Selectotel Amqui is good.
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Near Mont Laurier from Hotel parking lot over night. Cops have already closed the case as its a lost cause trying to recover it, most likely on a container ship bound for Russia. It was a 2015 MXZ X etec 800 fully loaded including two up seat.
Always tough to hear. Sorry for your loss.
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Not sure where you had to ride the roads but Chartiersville (sp) to Weedon has traditionally been poorly signed. Due to a number of low/no snow years and low members/ridership, trails in that area have fallen into a state of near abandonment. Some locals ride them but the days of traffic out of Pittsburg going north went away when the price of passes went up, the exchange rate dropped, etc.
On the Vermont side, the trail to the border crossing in Derby has been closed 2-3yrs so you have to go to Norton or Beechers Falls to cross. We usually drive to Beauceville or St. Georges.
I wrote this in response to another post in the Eastern Townships forum. I just don't think many people are riding the area and the local clubs have "petered out".
Haven't been to Hotel Sawyerville in about 10 yrs. Glad to hear the new owners are trying to keep it going.
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It is always bad when a snowmobile trip we have planned and dreamed about is impacted but you did the right thing by heading back for medical care. A back problem doesn't mix with snowmobiling.
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Same procedure as jump starting an auto and same 12v system type.
BE SURE THE DEAD BATTERY ISN'T FROZEN since it can explode if you attempt to jump it!!! You could try the pull cord but why bother if you can utililize the electric start?
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I am not nearly as old as Bill LOL but I guess I am old school as well. The re is no secret that you need to layer but I don't buy into all the special high tech undergarments. I have never had a problem sweating at -35F so I wear a cotton T-shirt lightweight polypropelene long underwear,cotton turtleneck not real heavy,plain old cotton sweatpants then and I think the most important is a really good suit I have always stuck to the best Yamaha had for touring. I can't stand the underarmour it's too tight and makes me uncomfortable
Many of the new jackets are little more than shells so your warmth will only come from your other layers.
Under Armour has different styles and I think you may be referring to the "Compression Cold Gear". There are others that are actually warmer and are not compression so don't rule out U/A for that reason.
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:)Not realizing that Saturday is Valentines and everything is booked,im looking for one night in the area.We are staying the rest of the week at Hotel Bernieres ....stayed there last year and really liked it ...
What town are you looking to be near? How fancy(or not) do you require?
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I realize it could be any number of things, but any speculation on why our MXZ 700 R wouldn't start. We did not put any dry gas in tank because I have been told that the ethanol gas serves the same purpose. The sled was in a non heated garage and the night before the temperatures went down to -20 f. I assumed it wouldn't start because my wife couldn't pull the starter rope smoothly enough....but could it have been due to cold...freeze up? It started the day before ok for me and ran at idle for about 2-3 minutes before I shut it off.
An old trick that always works is to shut the sled off with the choke before a (below zero) cold night. Also, running it 2-3 minutes can fould plugs as it isn't fully warmed up.
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The trail to the border in Derby is open!
It is? Wasn't aware of that + VAST hasn't posted that. Since you are a Drift Dusters member can your club let VAST know. I drove thru there today and don't see a trail??
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My preference from RDL is to ride first day to Point ala Croix first day about 230 with a stop to see Groomer on the way. Then the TQ5 to 595 through la cache to Murdochville.Then down the 597 to perce to see the rock then tq5 towards gaspe for the night. Then the North shore the most pictureseque then back to rdl. I always check the forecast first, looking for the best weather for the North Shore. Otherwise I will reverse it depending on weather. Will be there in March for our usual loop.
X3. and if you get in trouble w/weather skip North shore IMO, interior is the best part of Gaspe'
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Enjoyed your posts viper. I envy you riding with your wife. Haven't ever been able to get mine to come to Quebec with me - and since her shoulder surgery 2yrs ago, she is more timid about snowmobiling period.
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Not sure where you had to ride the roads but Chartiersville (sp) to Weedon has traditionally been poorly signed. Due to a number of low/no snow years and low members/ridership, trails in that area have fallen into a state of near abandonment. Some locals ride them but the days of traffic out of Pittsburg going north went away when the price of passes went up, the exchange rate dropped, etc.
On the Vermont side, the trail to the border crossing in Derby has been closed 2-3yrs so you have to go to Norton or Beechers Falls to cross. We usually drive to Beauceville or St. Georges.
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Sounds like a good trip Steven. Too bad about the coat but it makes for a trip you will always remember.
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sounds like a good litttle trip plan on doing the whole loop leaving from saint georges leaving this friday. as of right now i do not have any reservations, and this would be my first saddle bag trip without any. is it anything to worry about? or maybe better to make some real quick this week before i leave?
February can be problematic. Traditionally the busiest month in Gaspe' and also many hockey tournaments. Most everyone works on the basis of taking stock of where you are at lunch time, what the conditions are; and where you can realistically expect to make it to before dark and make the call(s) then.
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Love the pics of the fox!
Traffic should be increasing from now on eh?
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Thanks again now that east Maine may has all the snow it's gonna be difficult to decide! But the allure of route 3 up to Fairmont from four corners has been an obsession for some time. Is that about three hours? Seeing they have a Holiday express up there. Seeing Anne ski resort from there other side always fascinated me. One last quest for now sorry Change of topic.Anyone going to nh, Maine and Vermont this weekend? Trying to remember what it costs to regy in nh.?
NH non-res I believe is $86+ Club fee (usually about $20).
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Nice report Andy. Sounds like a good time with (mostly) good conditions.
No one else out riding is getting to be a concerning theme. We saw many Quebec clubhouses closed during mid-week and hours reduced on weekends.We all know it is an expensive sport but now exchange rate is up a bit and gas prices are closer to reasonable. I know our Vermont Snowmobile Association is reporting a drop of almost 50% in members since 2002. (42000 then; -> 23000 now). Is it dropping off in Quebec too? Hopefully there are enough of us left to support and keep the Quebec motels, restaurants, gas stations, and dealerships open.
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They only know about DUI's if you are pulled in for secondary inspection. Its a risk you take and NEVER EVER lie or you will be sorry you did. The person at the booth does not have this info unless it has been listed under that persons notes from a prior denied entry. bh54, what sounds sketchy to you?
doonali, I agree with your statement, seems like overkill entering Canada.
It seemed "sketchy" to me that he was processed under the Inadmissability clause for a 30yo infraction.
Seems like some conflicting story's/experience's.. I guess we'll find out?
Not really. Bottom line is they have no obligation to admit anyone that has done something that catches their attention.
x2 on Momojohnny's comment: "only piping up on this thread because going back to Pa would be, you know what for all involved". Yes it would.
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One in our group (the only non drinker lol) was stopped for a DUI that happened 30 years ago. He had to pay $200 to be allowed to continue with us. The $200 was for 1 entry only. This was about 5 years ago so not sure if things have changed.
That sounds sketchy.
I have never been asked (but have nothing on my record). I think they get allot of information when they scan your passport. I've always felt the questions they ask, they already know the anwers to and are checking for how you react/respond.
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Thanks for your reports Mike. Have you been west toward Montmagny or southwest toward Tourville or St Georges?
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Conditions, conditions, conditions - and you have them!
Thanks for sharing (and making us all very jealous)
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Many trips in Quebec can be done "by the seat-of-your-pants" (no planning) - but not one like this! Bill, you are to be congratulated for "making all the gears mesh" and tending to all the details that made this happen. This is an epic adventure I am sure. The tour of LG2 must have been incredible.
Hope the rest of the trip goes as well as the first part.
Be safe.
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Pics are great! You are getting great weather! The partly cloudy or cloudless bright blue Gaspesie skies sure beats being stuck in a motel due to a raging storm!
Not surprised to hear some trails near Bonaventure were choppy. Last March was I think the only time I have ridden that area when the trails were 10/10.
5 days, including the ZEC Onactchiway February 15-19
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Great riding and a great place to stay with excellent food - snowmobiling at its finest! Sounds/looks perfect. Enjoy.
Wow, Mario takes very good care of that groomer. Can't believe how little wear is on the cutters on the drag - the paint is hardly worn off!!