towing

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

My open apology to the Quebec Rider community.  
On Saturday I let my emotions about a subject which I have strong feelings about get the best of me and I made inappropriate posts that I regret.  I offer my apologies to the community as a whole as I think that is the right thing to do. 

I sure hope you're right.

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

Yeah, it's a new season that is just pointing ahead! It is looking so much better than at the same time last season. We can expect I think a "near normal" season, at least in the new normality parameters of having to show vaccination proof here and there and wearing a mask at some points. For now the covid19 situation here  is under good control and the restrictions are slowly releasing which is very encouraging. With the border being already reopened the whole picture is really promising for now
From what I have been told almost all outfitters/service points are planning to be there for us in Lanaudiere and Mauricie, no big issue yet that I am aware of. 
For now we are waiting for snow! The last year season's opening having been so late, the mark won't be hard to beat this year!
Hoping to left my first tracks in the beggining of december like the 2 seasons before...
I left you this video from 2018 opener, it was with my old camera setup a bit more shaky but the scenery was pretty impressive in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve
It was a 1st december... like in just a month!
 
Alain

Your not kidding there !! I'm still thankful everyday for being able to do what I did. This year.....makes me appreciate it that much more so. I also have much more appreciation for what it takes to join the elusive 10K club. Among the many other things, (luck, luck and more luck) time and money alone will kill you LOL  ( 3 grand ++ just for gas in the sled) How that Jim Jameson guy did twice that in one season is still something I cant get a grip on. Have recently had the wheels spinning in my head about Christmas/New Years week coming this December. Visiting my friends from Waswanapi at their camp in Miquelon on New Years eve (again) might just be in order.

Hey
I just spoke with him, he's doing as good as could be expected ( Or it was meds and nurses ). Landed on his back, with his Tek Vest, broke 5 ribs. A small amount of bleeding inside, no big deal he said. 
So he's doing good
More info to come, as I get it.
GutZ

We continue on and fresh snow all the way to La Cache. The groomer was headed north back toward Relais St Paulin. Beautiful trail but windy. Into La Cache at 11:30. Big crowd here the joint is jumping. Only 4 tables of 2 people each inside. We seem to manage to arrive at the perfect time as we went in we got lucky as Alain and Josee scored a table right away. I paid for our gas ordered some food and as Caro came out of the restroom we got a table as 2 were leaving. Sweet way too windy and cold to eat outside. Perfect timing as the sleds just kept rolling in. The place was overwhelmed quickly. Line out the door to pay gas and order food. Lots eating on front porch or next door on motel porch. Not us. Inside nice and warm. Took our time no hurry. No time to chat much with the staff. But as we were leaving found Steven the main man for gas and anything else there needing attention . Taking a smoke break out back. He was frazzled. Been nonstop he said since 8:30am had not even got to drink his coffee. Busy busy. Said goodbye until tomorrow when we pass back through. 
Continued down 595 
between la Cache and trail to Murdochville very rough. After junction to Murdoch smooth ripping trail again. Top shape. Caro is loving the Gaspe riding. We stop several times to talk and kill time. We are on track to arrive by 3pm at New Richmond. Nice and slow. Near Pin Rouge Caro is checking out the petite river there, she is always on the hunt for her future paddle boarding adventures. From Pin Rouge into New Richmond hard packed and Icy. Into the gas and to hotel with 270km. 
Great fun day on the sleds.
i count 36 sleds here at Francis. Everyone knows it’s getting down to the end. 
 

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