Trailblazer
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On 11/13/2020 at 8:14 PM, sledfarmer said:
I crossed at Chutes de Blondeau both last year and the year before and ice has always been very good , only one issue , its a bit of a challenge trying to find the trail on the Ont side if your coming from Quebec , its not marked and not groomed for nearly 2 km . We had to follow the tracks across couple of field to hook up to the trail.
We tend to not cross and go through town looking for the trail unless you’re heading west into Ontario rather we cross to the southern side and go east following the river almost to the dam where you’ll find a trail taking you off the river. None of it is marked but it’s beaten down from the locals.
These are my stomping grounds.
- PLAYHARD and sledfarmer
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On 3/13/2020 at 8:49 AM, neksledr said:
Come on, we need details! How's the new sleigh performing? How many miles so far? Any issues? Played golf yesterday here in VT, but would rather be up there with you! Keep us posted, and have fun!
Made it into Goose Bay via pick up truck, next day we spent it overhauling my contacts partners sled, rear suspension slides bearings new track carbides the works basically, worked in the garage till 9 pm while 30 cms of snow was falling and blowing. Next day we tried to get out but snow was too deep and more snow was forecasted for the coast which wasn’t in my favour for a solo ride down the coastline to my truck. U turn rent a truck and drive myself and sled back to Baie Comeau, ride back to Forestville.
Sled ran great with no break down other than a blown belt 100k from the truck coming back, I’ll take that given the sled and original belt has close to 6 k on it and the last 1300 k was off trail.
Will have to return another year to complete the loop.
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Would her father be Cletus Gallichon?
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Great job planning this one out Terry looks like you hurdled over all the speed bumps thrown at ya. Real happy to hear nobody got hurt on that little mishap.
P.S. ‘Bout those Cats not to knock them down but I’m surprised not more than one gave you trouble. I got buddy’s at home with the big Cats 20 G sleds haven’t been able to 100 klm from home with out a break down.
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On 1/31/2020 at 12:49 PM, smclelan said:
I ran with a 2017 800 ETEC last week and we were dead on the same within 0.5L at the pumps. We were going 120miles on 28L , I felt that was very respectable. I agree with your opinion on the sled, the 900T is the best saddle bag sled I have owned. I only have about 850 miles on so far. Next week I am heading out with Andyman and a crew of degenerates for a 10 day 2500 mile loop, that will really test it out.
Do tell on the loop.
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Nice run boys, thanks for sharing pics and taking the time to post trail conditions.
Are you thinking about Havre this year Jim?
- momojohnny and Jackstraw
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I’ve passed by there a couple times already this season and the 54 south to Kiamika has been relocated. 53 north still in the same place as last year which was relocated further west up 63 a few years back.
53 north on the north side of hwg 117 we used to ride through a sugar shack property, this year trail rerouted around via the road. Suspect loss of rights.
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Back in service on Sunday
https://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2020/01/24/le-f-a-gauthier-reprend-du-service-dimanche
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Tadoussac/Baie Comeau...…..Baie Comeau/Sept Isles...…..Sept Isles/Havre St. Pierre 3 days up and 3 days back all very doable, if you want to add on a bonus ride you could ride to the end of the 3 in Baie Johan Beetz and back to Havre for an extra day.
Good luck and tell us how it went.
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1 hour ago, Mid Range said:
Val d'Or SC sent me this map back in december. Is the bypass (Old TQ63 route) groomed this year? That's what they told me it would. The stretch in blue above 9 KM.
That would only make sense given La Vyerendre is closed for lodging this year.
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53 minutes ago, Jackstraw said:
Anyone ever stay at paquin in belletere?
not many options out that way
Try a Trout Lake
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Very doable, I’ve ridden from Motel Godard between L'Annociation and St.Veronique on 2 occasions with a group of 6 and a group of 8 up to the Forestel. 300+ miles. Our departure times were between 8:30 and 9 am. Plan your mileage to run your tank down as far as you can before refueling, regroup breaks only, skip lunch, increase your moving average speed and you’ll be fine.
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Relais 22 express is in good shape I presume 🤗
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Snuck out for a last minute decided 3 day ride with the hopes of completing the break in process on the new Extreme. Friday am we drive to Labelle for a 9 am departure, plan was to ride to Mt.Laurier visit the mountain sleep in town then ride north.
The Petit Train du Nord is not open yet officially as per say but many tracks riding it. We meet the club director leading the groomer in Lac Saguay and says to us they got the permission from the MRC to groom and started this morning from Barrette. Around Mt.Laurier was thin as expected, the mountain was plentiful.
Sat morning we see the trails north of Ferme-Neuve are showing groomed, this where we’re heading. As stipulated it was well worth the ride up to Lunic. One incident with the Sidewinder and the ZR 9000 steering is freezing up. Nicknamed buddy Arnold. After a little snack and receiving some trail info in Lunic we learn trail heading south to Mekoos is in dire straits, I suggest an alternative off trail route down to Mekoos. 3 outta 4 is a yea 1 a nea, not so spirited so he solos down to Mekoos while the rest of us bust through a foot and half of powder 80 k down to Mekoos. We arrive 10 minutes after our solo buddy.
Sunday we head for the trucks looping the west side of the Kiamika reservoir crossing a couple dikes and a dam, little rough for about 20 k out of Mekoos some bypass trails around the reservoir but all in great shape back to Labelle.
Break in complete.
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Nice to hear RR and crew are back in Qc riding again, love following along their trail adventures. Let’s hope this fuel pump event will be least of your worries. Ride safe have fun.
Always an adventure TB
- PLAYHARD and RoadRunner
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1 hour ago, towing said:
issshhhh, you had not got an easy one! Before the last 10 inches just fallen it was very low snow from St-Gabriel, I would bet that with cold and few grooming pass it will be alot better but it is so mild actually that it would not hold anyway...
Your new ride is handsome! wish you many miles and smiles with her! you already got the shake test done!
I have not ride since the beginning of december, I may give it a try this weekend but you confirm me I will need to go norther...
Yes Alain more north is the better option, Riviere Mattawin or La Tuque. I heard from a guy in the trail north of the dam and the 360 is in good shape, your favourite.
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