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My 700i actually thought of freezing up today. The screen went black and said something about working at temperature extremes, I pushed ok, it turned back on and no further issues. It was -19°C plus the wind chill. Other then that no issues.

Sad. Never met him but everyone sad he was a super guy. He certainly ran a world class operation.

Fuse6 you have some great pictures. We ran from BC to the Coronet today, much better conditions then expected. It was frozen and hard but no snirt, or traffic. The amount of damaged trees from the Spruce Budworm is unbelievable, miles upon miles of dead standing wood. Heading to Chapel tomorrow, not sure where after that. Snowmaster2112, pull up your big girl panties and come up again, there is still some goodsledding up here. Too early to throw in the towel.

Yes that could be considered thin in spots

Been running the new Garmin 700i for about a month now in Nova Scotia. I really like the bigger screen, however I soon saw where in some lighting visibility wasn't ideal. I set the lighting on Night Mode and found it much better, run it day and night.

Heard some riders were up to Mt Lyall just outside LaCache not sure how far beyond riders have ventured. I good spot for an Expedition Extreme to lead the way! Any takers??

Hope to get there next week and try that one. On the terrian map layer is looks like an awesome trail, with lots of ups and downs.

Was the side trail the loop between Godbout and Baie Comeau? Orange trail?

I consider myself very lucky, 4hrs exactly from home to the Gaspesie.

Would like to take the GF from Pointe a la Croix-Matane-Baie Comeau- Sept Iles-Godbout-Matane-Relais LaCache-PALC.. You guys are making it sound very doable as far as conditions are concerned. I really like from BC to Sept Iles, it's a great and fun run.

This could be possible. Andyman had the dash on his new sled switch over to ATV mode, showed he was in 4 wheel drive! LOL

I run a Garmin GPS on my handle bar with Trax Maps. I recieve free annual updates to show trail changes. How do the BRP maps on their 10" screens work? Are updates possible?

Hope you have heavy base layers, looks like tonight and tomorrow will be cold up there.

Have not seen this opensnow before, does it tend to be accurate?

Thanks for sharing Chris, great pictures, maps, and fly overs for each day.

Been talking to a good friend in the Gaspe....I canceled my trip starting Thursday. He said it is not good.

We are supposed to get another foot here in Nova Scotia! I would be happy to send it to Quebec if I could!

Has anyone been to Sept Iles yet this season? Looking at doing a quick loop up there next week from the Gaspesie. Looking for real snow level reports. From online info it looks to be as good as most places, decent but not typical.

There was a hotel in Godbout years back but it closed up. Might be a B&B in the winter, I belive there is in the summer. Nothing else close to my knowledge. It is 2.5hrs from BC to Godbout, it is not a trail to make time on, lots of hills and corners.

Nice looking meals. There are some incredible meals served at some of these outfitters! Excluding Repos! (Unless snowmaster2112 disagrees)

Have stayed at the travel lodgemany times, in fact have reservations there this winter. It is very convenient, right off the trail, close to gas plus there is a great restaurant right across the street. It is dated, but clean. Not positive but think there was a free Contenental breakfast.

Andyman is right, that is the 587. There is a side trail from up by the windmills that leads you to a high look-off tower surrounded by "mummy trees".

Good to hear a positive report. I think the imotoneige site has people hesitating. Fair conditions in Quebec are good any where else. Thanks for the update on the 595.

I thought the same thing, certianly more then required for sleds and groomers.

I have only been to Real Masse a couple times, the food both visits was exceptional.