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Will be arriving Wednesday afternoon, spending 4 nights at the Village Windigo with the wife.
Weather forecast looks great for this week.

Will be arriving Wednesday afternoon, spending 4 nights at the Village Windigo with the wife.
Weather forecast looks great for this week.

I would like to donate my $42.00 to a Gratuity Fund for all the well deserving Groomer Operators and other dedicated club members.
Would be nice if all these people realized just how much we all appreciate their efforts. Lot of dark, cold lonely nights spend grooming so the rest of us can have our fun.
Hats off to all you men and women that make it happen.

I would like to donate my $42.00 to a Gratuity Fund for all the well deserving Groomer Operators and other dedicated club members.
Would be nice if all these people realized just how much we all appreciate their efforts. Lot of dark, cold lonely nights spend grooming so the rest of us can have our fun.
Hats off to all you men and women that make it happen.

I would like to donate my $42.00 to a Gratuity Fund for all the well deserving Groomer Operators and other dedicated club members.
Would be nice if all these people realized just how much we all appreciate their efforts. Lot of dark, cold lonely nights spend grooming so the rest of us can have our fun.
Hats off to all you men and women that make it happen.

I would like to donate my $42.00 to a Gratuity Fund for all the well deserving Groomer Operators and other dedicated club members.
Would be nice if all these people realized just how much we all appreciate their efforts. Lot of dark, cold lonely nights spend grooming so the rest of us can have our fun.
Hats off to all you men and women that make it happen.

Received your Parking plans Mid Range, Thanks
My son and I hope to be in Maniwaki about noon Friday, then head out from there.

Here's a map showing the two spots you will want to see after you leave the Rabaska Lodge in the Devils Mountain area
Waypoint #1. Chutes Du Windigo which is the water falls
Waypoint #2 Top of Devils Mountain with the lookout. There is a Resturaunt at the top. It's not always open, depends on the weather.
Both spots are close together, good signage once you turn off 322

Thanks Jack for the links to Hotels and the conditions.

Twice my wife and I have dropped trailer and sleds in St Raymond  and gone to Old Quebec City for 2 nights and back to St Ray and ride from there. Old City is real nice and both times was during the Winter Carnival, which is Great !

23 from saint ray to LSJ is a super highway type of trail with some of the best scenery in the province and prob groomed more often than any other trail in qc.
easy ride to lsj if u stay away from the weekend Quebec City traffic

Spot on. Even been to Old QC city? That would make a great activity(not by sled) but Four Points can get you there. 
actionjack is spot on. Hard to beat trails he is speaking of. As long is on the weekday and not a weekend. No weekends near QC city. You gotta be out of your mind.

Four Points to Richelieu is a great option. Outdoor pool at both locations. My wife loves them. Nice ride between the 2. Baie St Paul nearly 1/2 way. Could stop at Mt St Anne ski area too. For non sled activities near Four Points Old Quebec is cool. Montmorency Falls is near 4 Points. And you could shuttle over to the Ice Hotel I assume - no longer virtually on property with 4 Pts. 
 
 

I have a Yamaha Viper, the other 4 usually ride with all have ski-doos.
Not fun on the -30 C morning when my Yamaha won't start because of a simple fuel relay while buddies are all geared up ready to roll. If the Fuse box was accessible wouldn't be big deal to throw a warm relay in. Some genius engineer put the fuse box under a hood that is a major pain to remove in a warm shop. 

Your forgot to mention the roll of toilet paper for those close calls with nature.

Fresh underwear and socks.
1 spare set of base layer. 1 set of extreme cold base layer.
Gauntlets in case its crazy cold (not sure where these will live on my new sled when not in use)
I extra heavy pullover for if it is extra cold.
Complete street clothes Jeans walk around shoes gloves hat and jacket.
Travel size Febreeze bottle
Swimsuit - spa nordiques is 1/2 the reason I love Quebec.
1 sealed set of underwear (not base layer) socks and gloves this stays in my sled always.  Been wet 2 times. Only use roll top dry bags for packing now.
Multi-tool of choice
Torch cigar type lighter
Baggie of collected dryer lint for firestarter
Hunting folding bone saw
Minimum toileries possible but my Sonicare goes.
Sewing kit.
Corkscrew.
Combination lock for sled
Towrope (mine is a waterski rope with handle and loops with caribeeners set just right for pulling a sled at spindles)
Factory toolkit augmented with my own complete socket set and ratchet wrenches and ball end allen keys small channel locks.
I have a spare bearing and spare headlight bulb planted in my Attak.
Small jumper cables or boost kit (you could probably skip this since there is usually a boost being done somewhere in line of sight in QC)
I keep a baggie of 1" webbing, buckles snaps etc because someone inevitably has luggage/saddlebag issues.
I carry a bunch of go pro stuff.
I have a radio shack of charging wires in my bags that goes in hotel.
Electric tape, zip ties, TYVEK tape somewhere.
I keep a small baggie of all sorts of fuses in my bibs front pocket.
I have a 2 plug charger in baggie with iPhone and micro usb in bag that stays on handlebars and goes in relais when someone needs a charge.
I am a super Mac weenie but I carry a $99 Acer 7" tablet for light browsing, email, gorpo viewing and Oruxumaps, via explorer.
Spare key.  I copy all important papers but leave that at home at my wife's disposal.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Phil 1 said it best. But I'll add and reaffirm just a couple things.
2nd credit card in case Visa didnt' get the msg you were traveling in canada
I 2nd the gauntlets.   If it's -10 and you still have 110 mi to go. I've used them more often than not and can make or break your enjoyment.
Take a picture of your passport, credit cards, drivers license and registrations (car and sled) and send to your wife or email yourself. Now you always have a copy -even if you lose your phone too.
Ability to charge your phone while riding. Your phone is a lifesaver, but only if it'll turn on. I keep mine plugged into the power outlet with the cord running to my tank bag. 
Small first aide kit
Last but not least -a headlamp. This is the only tool I carry aside from the toolkit that comes with the sled and a swiss army knife. I carry no other flashlight and it's always pointed where I want it -not where your riding partner wants to point it. Extra tools are heavy and 99% of the time unnecessary (if you have a newer sled) and take up lots of room. 
 

I recommend make copies of your truck and trailer registrations and sled registration, especially truck and trailer and have them on you. Should you return to the rig and it is gone/stolen, it makes it much easier for the police report. If your state is like Maine and has many types of license plates (ex.: Veterans, Commercial, Agriculture etc) make sure you explain that to the police. Also have another copy of insurance card you can give to other driver in case of an accident, and write your phone number on it. Carry pen/pencil and paper. 
I also carry the smaller packets that you shake and they get hot. I place one on the bottom of each boot on a cold day and they seem to keep the feet warm.
mike

A small but good thermos or insulated water bottle, buried inside the saddlebag so it lasts longer, fill with HOT tap or coffee pot water before leaving the hotel. Good to drink, or to thaw the ice from Bombardier helmet ports. Still wet at the end of a cold day.
1.2mil garbage bag to line your saddlebag, 2 gallon zip lock Freezer bags (those are heavier duty than the storage bags)  inside with your dry stuff, don't overstuff, they flatten and pack nice. Never had one open or fail. Couple candy or energy bars, the light airy ones are easier on the teeth when frozen compared to the heavy solid ones. Put one in an inside pocket a half hour before eating. A couple dog treats or jerky for the friendly dogs you meet along the way. Change the belt before the trip if it's remotely used, so your less likely to need your spare, because then you'll have no spare. 5 or 6 foot security chain and good lock for sled-to-sled lockup to make your stuff look less attractive than the unlocked sleds nearby. Thin gloves and gauntlets for comfort and dexterity. Rain-x your shield before the trip to make freezing rain easier to clear off. At least 1 person should have a shovel, folding saw, fuse assortment, big and small ty-wraps and fresh duct tape for MacGuyvering, spare gas for whoever needs it. A volt meter is sometimes handy.  Motorcycle compact jumper cables, they always work compared to the wizbang lithium jumper packs that are hit or miss.  Flashlight with spare battery. I prefer the Fenix E12 since it's pocket size and takes 1 AA battery which is 2x capacity of AAA and it's the same battery my GPS can use in a pinch. Spare balaclava, sometimes to swap, sometimes to double up on the thin ones when it's -30, with Windblock fabric in the neck is much warmer than airy fleece, yet still thin and not bulky. Some plan in case a heated grip fails. 1 spare carbide. Bonus cinch strap ( not a bungee, they don't work good in the cold) over the saddlebags to prevent bouncing which can easily rip the factory straps out of the bags, eye bolts in the tunnel to attach. A spare strap for "that" guy that didn't plan ahead and now has torn his luggage strap out and it's really flopping around. A motorcycle cargo net is also awesome insurance! I like a combo cable bike lock to lock my jerry and permanent bag to the rear bumper, again just to add a layer of inconvenience to me or thieves. Small Leatherman for cutting belt fragments that wound up behind the primary. Spare fuses, and if Skidoo....spare relays, and know where all of them are ahead of time, on the trail in the dark when it's -30 is no time to dig out the manual. Spare helmet cord for that rare occasion you may need to plug in. Copies or PDF of all your paperwork, passport, and credit cards front and back, email to yourself. Earplugs if you're a light sleeper. Ice scratchers for those few occasional just wrong morning hours where it was groomed like concrete the night before, and it takes a couple hours to loosen up. When stopping, peek under for bent carbides or loose studs, even the pre-studded Studs pull out or can partially pull out and flap into a heat exchanger. Name and email address labels on stuff like keys, phones, bags, gps, etc.  Email always works, your phone number may not. Nice to haves include an axe, sat phone, bus schedule. Must haves are a lot of money and a good sense of humor for the inevitabilities Murphy throws your way. That's it for now ;<)
 

Spare sled key and spare key for locks. 
Less is more....for the clothing. Fresh undies and socks but don't need a new outfit for each trail night.
 
 

Extra fuel and a GOOD tow strap, a sense of humor, half the clothes and twice the money...

That about covers it! One thing I do recomend as far as cloths go is to vacuum seal at least one set of cloths. The sealers that you use to put food in. That way if you do end up wet some how you know you will have something dry. Zip lock bags work good but they can open up in your saddle bags sometimes. My brother helpled some guys one time the ended up in a bunch of slush at a river crossing and ALL their cloths were soaked. It turned out ok but could have been really bad.
As far as Mcguyver stuff nothing beats a new Bic lighter or two in your pocket!

Duct tape Tie wraps Electrical tape Sewing kit Paper maps GPS Basic tool kit Tow rope Bungies Spare gloves Hat Folding buck saw Tylanol/Aleve Isopropyl Wire Booster pack Flashlight Set of reading glasses Undies and socks for each day One set of riding clothes One set of evening clothes with an extra sweater Zip lock freezer bags for undies and socks Spare zip lock for the dirty ones Thick garbage bag to put all your clothes in Copies of required paper work in a zip lock Spare gas A big hunting knife Cell phone with a12 volt charger for the sled and 120 volt plug for the room Must have a 12 volt receiver plug installed on sled A written itinerary with phone numbers and addresses for your wife An empty credit card and lots of cash

hi jackstraw !!!
looks like i had a memory blank , i knew that word...owl !!! if you look  closely on one of the pics with groomer...can see feather on the trail....it was partridge...owl was there on the right !!!bottom of long hill ...ste marguerite !!!
on the other post ,last pic with drag ...mom and calf are on top of hill!!! waited about 10 mins..they were nt moving ...so , i moved machine about 50 '...waited another few mins and they started to come down !!!
the new clearcut i was talking about is 400 ' behind drag !!
back in the late 80's or early 90' ...there was a pic of a bunch of moose at the faribault camp,snow was very deep...up to air filter  !!!
 
jean-guy