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On 11/16/2022 at 4:22 PM, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said:
The only trouble with January is the extreme cold temps. are normal. After two consecutive January saddlebag trips where we had a number of days with starting temps of -35 to-42 we decided a timing change was required. Only good part of the cold trips was that the trails were flat and hard. It seems to warm up a bit after the first week of February.
I don’t mind -25C but when it gets below -30 takes some of the fun out of it. 2014 we went to Val’dor and it was below -30 C most of the time. All that flat straight running was no enjoyment at all. Had my new 2014 Viper, didn’t know about the fuel relay freezing issue at that time. And Yamaha mounts the fuse box where you can’t get at it with out taking hood off and they still didn’t correct the issue in following years. That’s why l switch to Ski Doo .
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On 11/15/2022 at 8:37 PM, Signfan said:
After riding day after day of moguled up trails in the Gaspe last March that the clubs just couldn't get to setup (not that they weren't trying, just too loose of snow and too much traffic) I'm thinking trying to get some trips in in early January is maybe a good strategy. I'd say watch the weather and either pull it in or push it out till later in March.
First time we did the Gaspe in 2017, late February, early March it was mild and wet snow on a few of the days. Not a storm just snow that wouldn’t pack and mild. Combined with lots of traffic it was a choppy ride the whole loop.
Since then twice we went early February and had almost perfect trails both times. Was cold -10 to -20C , no real snow so trails setup good and it was before the big rush of traffic which seems to be mid February to mid March.
Last winter we were back for a second time mid March for our couples trip. Original plan was to start riding on the Sunday. We had to delay our start until Tuesday as the big blizzard hit the Saturday and Sunday. We went counter clockwise and that gave them more time to get the north shore and chic Choc trail back into shape. Had a near perfect trip.
Seems the Gaspe is a crap shoot when it comes to the weather.
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Most of you may already know this about how to clean up the map after you plan your route but l just discovered it today by accident.
In Service menu had ACCOMMODATIONS box checked. Did the planned route selecting places wanted to stay at.
After completing plan went back into Services menu and UNCHECKED the Accommodations box.
Map is then cleaned up and only shows hotels you plan to stay at.
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One of our trips this winter planning the above loop for a group of 6 guys. One of the guys is suggesting the week of March 20th but l’m thinking that maybe a week late to assure good conditions? Remember Iceman and Playhard were up in this area for your season ender last year but l couldn’t find the post to see the dates.
I’m doing a NB/Gaspe loop Feb. 25 to March 4 with a different group of guys. If we can figure out the logistics of trucks and trailers l’m thinking we should do the above loop the week of March 4th. I believe this is the week of the Quebec March break? Does the March break have much effect on how busy trails are or getting accommodations?
Will likely start from the Roquemont hotel and would like to stay at Windigo lodge first night as have never been there yet. If Windigo isn’t available what other suggestions you have for first night up near LSJ?
Anyone stayed at Onatchiway before. How many beds are in their cottages. We stopped in there for lunch a couple times but never stayed.
Does Vince own any lodgings at the ski hill now or did they sell it all to the new people.
From following different forums and Facebook groups have the feeling there is going to be big demand for lodging this winter from early Feb. to mid March with people from Ontario and the States once again planning trips in Quebec. We went to the Gaspe twice last winter and it was really quiet with the Covid effect. Could wing it for motels but think that will be risky this winter.
Thanks
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3 hours ago, Pipeman said:
I am trying to figure out how to buy a trail pass without my sled having come in yet since you are supposed to list the make model vin etc. I sent an email to FCMQ , they said sorry you can’t, not much help. When Covid hit they had a program where you could do it but I don’t see that on their website anymore…
I think a few years ago you could enter all XXX’s for the serial number and it would work. Then email them correct VIN# later.
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1 hour ago, revct1 said:
The season is getting close and I'm ready as long as the new sled comes in! 🙂
You getting another 850 Jack?
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2 minutes ago, Snobeeler said:
Coming from the West on Rt 20, and wanting to be on South side of Saint Lawrence, you will want to use Rt 30. Pretty sure Its a toll road but will be worth it.
Toll was $9.00 for truck and tandem trailer last winter. Can tap your Debit or Credit now at the booths now, l don’t think cash is an option now.
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It’s been about a month since l have seen an update on the trail 3 closure. At that time the message was the clubs have a reroute planned but due to difficulty getting permits and other challenges it didn’t look like reroute would be open this winter.
Last winter there was a couple of towing services offering flatbed shuttle service. Saw one post last year and the cost was ridiculous, another group posted and they paid a reasonable rate but l don’t recall the actual cost.
There is a shuttle service at Quebec City but l don’t know the contacts. Someone here will know.
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Yes, not working here also. Started having problems yesterday.
Wondering if doing an annual update?
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Iceman, l can’t tell from the map but will this effect the access to Drakkar at all?
Planning a Lac St Jean/Mont Valin loop this winter and considering staging from Drakkar.Also recall you posting pics of Reggie doing some major landscaping project. Does he still have ample truck parking to leave truck and trailers there for a week ? Thanks
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Always wondered why such an iconic trail has no trail number?
Most people on this forum have ridden the Gaspe multiple times so know it as the Chic Choc trail. But for people thinking about riding the Gaspe for the first time and doing research can’t look at a map and identify the Chic Choc trail.Already have 595 & 597 as interior trails why not have a 599?
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39 minutes ago, Blueblood said:
I am planning on bringing my brother and my niece to the powersports show in Toronto. last year only one person in the group had to do this is it still the same?
We are Canadian Citizens, just spend a couple weeks in NY, VT and NH.
Wife did the ArrivCan for both of us on her phone. When we crossed back into Canada border agent scanned both our passports. Never said a word about the ArrivCan App. I assume they can tell if you have completed it from the passport?
Not sure if the same applies for a US passport.
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Wow Murdochville is lucky it didn’t have a second instant open pit mine right there.
Would love to see a video of what exactly transpired there. Someone got awful lucky or kept their wits about them pulling machine away from the pump.
Wonder if those pump hoses have some type of a flash back arrestor up at the top similar to what acetylene torches have?
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We come across this moose a week ago on the 587S. Thought it was dead initially but it was still alive. Just moved its head as we rode around it.
Some blood on the trail but no obvious reason what led to its demise.Saturday we rode down the 595N for 25 km from trail 5. Incredible the amount of fresh moose sh•t on the trail but surprisingly never saw a moose.
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Saturday was our last day riding there. We rode down the 595 30 km from the 5 towards LaCache. It was getting choppy on Saturday and l see it still hasn’t been groomed since.
Have you guys ever went to the lookout on Mont Joesph. About 10 km north of the Carleton clubhouse on the orange trail. Over looks Carleton Seur Mer. As good or better than the Mont Saint Pierre lookout.http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2022_03/A9ECE4BB-337C-4FCB-A052-001ABF46C3E8.thumb.jpeg.b05ef833251ceaa45d374f9edaa74337.jpeghttp://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2022_03/4964600C-8153-427C-BCFD-AE6718650D95.thumb.jpeg.540b47ad911d8db1c1fb48eb3d37288a.jpeg
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8 hours ago, smclelan said:
Just missed you Fuse6, we are in New Richmond tonight. Trails in the Gaspesie are excellent. Saw around Rimouski things were getting delicate.
When we were down there we discovered Auberge Marchand in Maria. Great spot and restaurant. La Francis was full.
Also found the Mont Joesph lookout just north of the Carleton clubhouse.
Beautiful spot don’t ever hear mentioned.
Have a great ride
Resort advice appreciated
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Did you try Camp Taureau.
Just north of Lac Taureau lodge. Not near as fancy as the others places. Main lodge is nice, has some rooms or there is cottages. Cottages are older, fairly basic, have wood fireplaces so still a good place to stay.