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    doo4adoo reacted to dooright in Needed more ! Team Vermont   
    A few more pics from today  , sunny longer today than expected .  Looks like rain tomorrow  . 






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    doo4adoo reacted to Byrd in Better late than never…   
    Packed an overnight bag and hit the freshly groomed trails, headed east to Baie Comeau. First 60 km to bridge was perfect, crossed bridge then good with the exception of 1 km that had been ploughed. Rode local, scenic trails around Baie Comeau then checked in Le Manoir for the evening had another great meal at the in house restaurant. One of the day’s Highlight was the suspension bridge.  Heading  back to the truck & trailer for our long journey home. 
     
    Thanks to all the groomer drivers and volunteers for making  all the trials in Quebec the best in the world! Hope you enjoyed our voyage, thanks for following along…. We keep doing it because we personally enjoy reading about other riders adventures. 























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    doo4adoo reacted to Byrd in Better late than never…   
    Woke up in Forestville at the Enconologe to a cold, sunny morning, this hotel can accommodate many and it right on the trail. Rode mostly local trails all day and they were AMAZING!  Highly recommend the 2 dead end trails straight north of Forestville; the scenery was spectacular and one of the nicest rides we’ve done in northern Quebec. We would have never ridden on those trails had it not been for the lack of snow in most areas this year….it felt like we were the only ones on the trail; met less than a dozen sleds all day. 
     
    Absolutely fabulous day on the trails.














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    doo4adoo reacted to PLAYHARD in Better late than never…   
    2' of fresh on the magnificent 330?...
     



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    doo4adoo reacted to Blueskyride in Better late than never…   
    Did a similar run out of Complexe Hotelier Escoumins starting Wednesday after an 11 hour drive on Tuesday. Ran up to Le Chapelle on 3 and then 93 and back on 350. Thursday up to Forestville on 3 with a heavy wet snow. Got colder and really started to snow later in the afternoon coming back on 330. In the higher elevations it felt like a new foot had fallen on top of 3 feet on the ground. Was a lot of fun bounding through the fresh powder, not very often you get to do that anymore. Then Friday under some bright blue sky (finally) and chilly, headed back toward La Chapelle in the reverse direction over 350 and breaking some trail up in the higher elevations. Looped around to Auberge du km 31 for lunch (great spot) and headed back on mostly groomed trails before sled blew up about 50 miles from Les Escoumins. Wouldn't be a trip without a little bit of towing. Anyway great trip to an otherwise pretty bad season. Wish I took more photos but was too busy riding... and nobody swimming in the pool at the motel.






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    doo4adoo reacted to Byrd in Better late than never…   
    M&M Tours is off. Left Oliphant Sunday March 17th, pulled into the Best Western Premier Hotel Aristocrate in Quebec City around 8 and had a fabulous dinner at the in house restaurant, La Fenouillière. Off Monday morning and checked in to Complexe Hotelier Escoumins then spent 3 hours trying to find places to stay for them next 5-7 days. 
     
    Rode loops for the first 3 days in a variety of conditions…good, bad & ugly mostly due to the new, wet snow even though the groomers were out. Des Bouleaux Blanc clubhouse is a great stop 40 km from town. Thursday morning rode most the day through storm conditions to the ski village Valinouët and stayed at a local rental house, Auberge du Yeti. Rode up 373 as far as we could then spent the night in a cabin at Auberge 31. A quick lunch at Piste D’or was tasty and the owner was entertaining-he sort of reminded us of Bernard 
     
    Then back to truck and trailer, 93 did not disappoint-smooth, fast trails. Loaded up and drove to Forestville.

















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    doo4adoo got a reaction from PLAYHARD in Presidents Day Trip to the Delta   
    Yes great loops for you and your closest 1000 friends, lol
    I hope not but with limited riding everyone will likely be in a few concentrated areas now
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    doo4adoo reacted to PLAYHARD in The New Sled Thread   
    I'm truly deplorable for not getting my act together enough to post live from up there, or since driving back down in Sunday's butt-puckery road conditions.
    I almost made a crumple-zone out of a Honda, between my Nav being pushed down one of the big Charlevoix hills toward the salt/plow truck by the 4-place trailer filled with 5 old-school Yammis!






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    doo4adoo reacted to mikerider in The New Sled Thread   
    A ride report on the '24 MXZ Adrenaline 600R 129.  2,000 miles.    "The great experiment"
    Last 3 sleds were Renegade 900  Adrenaline 4 strokes.  Great sleds but did not like the front end push in looser snow and they also had a somewhat stiffer ride, front and rear, especially the front ski suspension.
    Hoped for quicker handling with the 129 track and a chance to see how far two strokes have come.  This sled also moved me up to the RMotion X suspension and newer X skis. The new G5 also added more soundproofing to the 2 strokes.  Also new for '24 on the MXZ's 2 strokes was a taller ski suspension. I could easily see the front end sat up higher with the new longer travel.
    First, the new 600R was fairly quiet for a 2 stroke, as I believe the G5 got more sound insulation added.  The engine runs like a fine Swiss watch, perfect all the time at all RPM's. Very impressive. Gas mileage wasn't too bad unless I had a stretch of fast speeds like a RR bed, then the mpg plummeted fast. But I really missed the constant 20 mpg of the 900 ACE. Especially since each sled, 2 stroke or 4, has only a 9 1/2 gallon tank. I thought I would hate the MXZ trail seat compared to the Renegade's comfort seat, but I liked it just as much.
    The 600R rear suspension was very plush.  The ski suspension not so much, still too much feedback in the handlebars over bumps.  I also felt it even pushed more than the Renegades in loose snow. I found this made me really not enjoy the sled. SkiDoo skis just don't have a deep enough keel to grab, even with 6 inch Shaper bars.  
    The sled handled good on hard surfaced trails, but once traffic chewed up the trails, handling went south. But the handling was not as good as the Renegades (which sat lower in the front). There was a noticeable penalty with  the new front end raising the front of the sled.  SkiDoos have always handled very good on hard trails, almost a go cart type handling.  The 600R lacked this feel.
    I will just mention this in passing, the 600R hand warmer controls should be enough to make you never buy a 2024 SkiDoo.  They are beyond horrible.
    With the promise of a new front end geometry  and all new redesigned ski for 2025, and good reviews by the sled  media, I traded/spring checked a '25 MXZ 600R  "X"  129.  Its been some years since I had a higher end model. This also moves me up to rack steering and high end shocks.   I am excited.
    mike
     
     
     
     
     
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    doo4adoo reacted to PLAYHARD in Team Vermont.. Valin area   
    I'm here/there, last week there were TONS more trailers @ Escoumins and trail traffic, this week very few of both, mostly locals, and they're grooming more than they're showing on iMoto, that plus the rock hard base could be good for a while if temps stay low...












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    doo4adoo got a reaction from jak in 2023-2024 Shawinigan Snow Reports   
    Thanks for sugar coating it 
    I’m just in denial 
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    doo4adoo got a reaction from zeusand in 2023-2024 Shawinigan Snow Reports   
    Thanks for sugar coating it 
    I’m just in denial 
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    doo4adoo got a reaction from quebec bob in 2023-2024 Shawinigan Snow Reports   
    think this will do anything or are the clubs checked out now?
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    doo4adoo got a reaction from iceman in FCMQ pays up   
    That crane is quite impressive 
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    doo4adoo got a reaction from nyskidooerinnewhampshire in FCMQ pays up   
    That crane is quite impressive 
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    doo4adoo reacted to dooright in Team Vermont.. Valin area   
    Day 4 , went out of Forestville,  east on Tq3 about a mile then all local orange trails . Definitely keeping sleds cool was a challenge after it being 50° ish yesterday and below freezing today  .  Awesome day on the trails for sure  👌! 
    Forecast for the weekend looks promising,  6+ inches hopefully..  but we're outta here for now on the way back to Vermont  . Cheers 
     
     
     











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    doo4adoo reacted to smclelan in Quick Cote Nord Tour   
    I am a little slow getting the ride report out of our Feb 27 trip.
    Our original plan was to trailer from Nova Scotia to Pointe a la Croix Feb 27, then snowmobile to Matane catching the 2pm boat Feb 28.  However with mild weather and rain forecast on the 28th, we trailered directly to Matane the 27th.
    Feb 28
    Got up from the Quality Inn and on the 8am boat to Baie Comeau.  Off loaded, it was above 0 but still lo rain.  We took the orange trail behind the ski hill going East.  What an amazing scenic trail.  It ends on the TQ3 at the warming shack between BC and Godbout.  Stopped at the shack and put a fire on, it was a heavy mist at this point. No one was wet but we were in no rush either.  From there we went to the Travelodge for the night in BC and supper at 3 Barils,  Great food.
    Feb 29
    Flash freeze overnight, what a jack pot!  Handle bars controls all frozen solid!  Took off scratcher down.  Groomers were out in a few sections to help break up the hard crust.  Good trails all the way to Sacre Couer and stay at the Coronet.
    Mar 1
    Out from the Coronet and up the TQ93, it was the best I have ever seen it right to where you meet the first orange trail.  From there to the Chappel was good but not as good as the 93.  Lunch and off, backtracked on the TQ93 to the orange trail and turned east. One short plowed section by Domaine L or paste but great running to were the 330 meets the TQ3 above portneuf sur mer.  Right where the 330 ends we did a quick off trail to the other piece of the TQ3 avoiding running to the coast.  Into the Econolodge in Forestville for the night.
    Mar 2
    Original plan scrapped over drinks the night before, no ride to Sept Iles.  Boys wanted to go back to Mt Valin.  Back we go the way we came back to to a little more riding on the mountain.  Late lunch at the Chappel then most of the way back the 93 to the Debut of the 330.  Traveled east on it, another great trail. Stayed the second night in Forestville.  
    Mar 3
    Sunny warm day, took our riding back to Baie Comeau for the afternoon ferry.  We were starting to see some patches starting to bare up.  It was easy to tell the end was near. Loaded on the 5:00pm boat and back to Matane and the truck.
    A few pictures to share.
     
    http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2024_03/pro-HGnsSJNa.thumb.jpeg.eeaf7e98597fad013548a2716a4f412b.jpeg
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    doo4adoo reacted to markusvt in Team Vermont.. Valin area   
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    doo4adoo reacted to iceman in FCMQ pays up   
    Coming along….
     





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    doo4adoo reacted to iceman in Team Iceman The Last Stand 24’   
    Day 4 Monday
     
    Great night as usual with the gang here at Pouvorie La Dore. Gonna get up here this summer for a weekend for sure. Said goodbye to our new friends. They are very excited as soon they will get their one month break in April before starting season in May. Been a busy winter with advertising on I motoneige. Was a good move. 
    Little colder thus morning making it comfortable in the gear. Seeing some grooming near restaurant du chef. 
     
    Out to TQ93 and back to orange to Chef. Sweet grooming here. White asphalt. Gas at chef for the last time this season. Continue on still beautiful here groomed right to bridge on TQ93. Up TQ93 to 373. Getting used up in spots for sure. Seeing more and more ground less snow. Still good bit of nice trail. After one road crossing the Mrs is shooting wicked snow from right ski. We stop and it’s the curse of Bullwinkle. Rock jammed in snow tracker. We get sled tipped up, got the Mrs holding it while I try to extract the rock, rubber mallet and leatherman tool get er done. 
     
    373 across to TQ93. Up to Girardville still cooler today have seen no sleds. Just at turn for Girardville one sled. Ruins our no sled day. We decided to go see if relais Lac des Coudes was open for lunch but got nothing more than a small bonus ride up and back. Closed on Monday. 
     
    2pm at truck we decide we will sleep at home tonight, so it shall be. 
     
    Great few days on great trails. Not as nice trail as last week here but very nice. 
     
    So this year Caro saw three regions different. Escoumins in January, February saw her in RDL first time there and then to the Honey hole in LSJ and the Oasis in La Dore. 
    Solid rider and gaining experience each day. 
     
    She learned how to get rock out of Snow tracker.
    And put her first middle rider in the bushes. 
     
     
    Sweet ride back to Home. Great time. Dry road. 
     
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    doo4adoo reacted to iceman in Team Iceman The Last Stand 24’   
    Day 3 Sunday
     
    Decided to shake things up today as we headed to the relais Lac des Coudre just north of Girardville for breakfast. It was great. Today we are going to Pouvorie La Dore. But as usual in a roundabout way. Decided to fill in the bingo a bit with center orange and west side orange then TQ93 back towards La Dore. Some traffic but light. Saw 17 sleds all day. Trails holding up nice in spots but by late afternoon very soft and the big sun taking its toll. 
     
    With the exception of Friday when we got here and trails were concrete and very icy. I have had the Mrs. leading and she is doing fantastic. I want her to read the trail adjust for conditions and navigate. She is good. I am having her check signs at intersections and tell me which way we want to go. Then when we return through an intersection from another direction i ask her if she has been here before if she doesn’t recognize it straight off. All in all great experiences. Not to mention her pictures. 
     
    Today we wind our way to La Dore stop for gas and supplies and head toward our destination on TQ93
     
    Getting close to the end between La Dore and intersection with orange trail to resto du chef on TQ93 powerlines. Lots of mud and rocks here.
     
    TQ93 still nice up to entrance to Pouvorie. 
     
    We are minding our business heading in this feeder to Pouvorie. Its small in spots and tight. Around corner comes this guy riding like he is all alone. Right on a corner. Right turn for Caro left for him. She is as far right as possible like always. He is right up the middle. He was more scared than her. He missed her. I immediately radio, watch out he is surely not alone. Here comes the girlfriend following. She aint got the same skills. I see her eyes from behind Caro. Big saucers. She swerves from middle to the right, ski goes off on corner and she pins the gas and hits the tree. Bang stuck there. 
    Luckily it was only minor damage no one hurt. Caro has stopped around corner and is asking me if she did anything wrong. I told her absolutely not. You cannot ride the middle like they did and luckily she hit tree instead of you. Almost taken out by nonsense. Innocent victim. But that is every trail everywhere. 
     
    I help the guy pull her out some plastic broken, but no mechanical issues. He says merci. Yeah ok. 👍 
     
    Onward to Pouvorie it’s a bit in her head now as she still is questioning if she did something wrong. Told her repeatedly you did nothing wrong. You were on your side and they were not. Chalk it up as first one you ran into the sticks. It happens. 
     
    Arrive at the Oasis and tabernac still alot of sleds here at 4pm. Say hello to Stephane and gang, busy with the crowd. We head to chalet and have happy hour on the deck outside. Real nice. 
     
    We have company for dinner 6 locals from their camps nearby are here too. Stephane gave us some homemade dry sausage wow really good. Caro tried the dried Bear meat sliced right from hind quarter but was not for her. Thats ok more for me.
     
    After pine liquor shooters then back to chalet where we take time to sit outside and just admire the sky. Unbelievable the stars it’s totally clear and beautiful. 
     
    Another successful day.
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    doo4adoo reacted to iceman in Team Iceman The Last Stand 24’   
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