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I feel weird posting this, but everyone needs a little support right now.
No-Hair told me that CrazySnow posted on the FaceBook that his father has passed away due to the C-19.
Many of us remember him on here and if anyone knows him on a more personal level, reach out and let him know we all feel for his loss.
Be Safe! Stay Home as much as possible.
GutZ

One in each hand, awesome!

I was just thinking about our first trip around the Gaspe 2002.
We went without any reservations ( It was the last time I was permitted to do so).
We started out of the Quality Inn . I had a backpack with a shovel, ropes and flashlight for emergencies. When we stopped for gas at Sainte-Anne-des-Monts the backpack was gone. We went on and as the sun went down we were in Rivière-la-Madeleine. I was informed that I needed to find a place to stay. We went to Pourvoirie Au Paradis de Judes et Diane. The proprietor did not speak English but he showed me to the garage to park my sled. The place was bustling. After dinner on the way to the room I saw two guys that later we would meet on the trail.
The next day we headed to Perce. The weather was warm. We came down from the mountains into a valley (I cannot remember exactly) and it was flooded. I was wishing I had a boat. We drove through a massive puddle. Soon after it started to rain. We managed to make it to Perce. We were happy to get out of the rain. We stayed at Table Roland. I remember having a great meal. The restaurant was setup more like a cafeteria back then.
The next morning getting ready to leave I see 4 sleds at the shell station next door. They were all trying to get their machines going. I seems that with all the rain , the gas station had water in the gas. I did not need to get fuel so we head off. It wasn't long before we hit a giant slush zone. I sank like a rock. I carried Gemma to firm snow. My boots filled with water. Then I could hear a couple of machines coming. I tried to point them around the slush. We were all stuck. It was the two guys from the pourvoirie the night before. The three of us managed to move our machines one at a time to firm snow. I thanked them and said goodbye. They insisted we go first just in case.  
We made our way to the clubhouse in Chandler and took a break. The guys came up behind us and we chatted and had a laugh. I told them I caught a few fishes  in my boots. Gemma and I left ahead of them. Going near Port Daniel On a down slope I got stuck bad. Water was running down hill and took out the trail. The Guys were coming I ran uphill to warn them. They helped me out. Then Rene' came down on the Yamaha. He nearly made it. We got him out quick.  Ghislain Came down on a MachZ and he was determined to make it.
Now I was not going to let them out of my sight. Twice bailed out. I had planed to stay in New Richmond. We got there early and I did not want to lose  my new guardians. They wanted to ride on so we followed. Things got very slushy again Near Nouvelle. When we got passed it was getting dark. We made our way to the LArverne Clubhouse. Our guardians were trying to find a hotel. There was a lot of phone calls made by the waitress in the club. It turns out that there's nothing within 100 miles. So the cook calls his father and makes arrangements for us to stay with his dad. We had dinner at the club and followed the cook to his fathers house. I was blown away by the hospitality. I will never forget the kindness. The next morning we had breakfast at the clubhouse. Then we made our way to Groomers TQ5. It was perfect of course. When we got to the north the guys went to RDL and we went to Matane. It was 3 1/2 days Ill not forget.  I received a few pics from Rene' via email. 
Rene'

Ghislain

The waitress and cook in the middle

TQ5

 
 

3,900 for the season, 975 miles in Northern Ontario, 400 in Alpine, Wyoming, 125 brutal miles on Tug Hill, 400 miles in the Keewenaw Peninsula of Michigan and an epic 2,000 miles from Les Escoummins to Blanc Sablon and back.

i just want to go back to Haltaparche and live out my days with Jean-Guy & Gypsie. With all seriousness I wouldn't mind spending the rest of my life there. He's only going to be around a few more years and could get me "up to speed" with everything there. My dream would be to make it like the "Joncas"  or "Meekos"  but only more spectacular. All my friends (snowmobiling) and others would come to visit and we would have a grand ole time. 

Poor year for me with only 2400 miles. All but 1 day were really great conditions through. Thanks to Dave and Eddie for having pitty on me and taking me with them on a 3 day run.  Thanks again guys.

3200 kms on new sled, 2400 in Quebec Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, rest in Ontario- I had a crazy busy winter at work but also  had three trips cancelled last minute all for good reasons including last weeks due to Covid. Trails and hospitality were excellent as always, looking forward to some trips in Mt Valin, Saguenay  and Gaspe next season. 

Not sure myself how many miles. Did three solid weeks with the forth dashed by the pandemic. 3-4 K MILES
Have a real HAPPY PLACE to go to on the off season. Last day of touring Cote Nord  trip #3 left did 2 hour morning  80 mile trip end run on fresh crisp White asphalt groomed trail.
Weather was blue sky not too cold not too warm. 
Cruising 80-90 mph elevated terrain with sweeping corners.
Priceless memory of the site of real estate go by and the tune of the 850 Rotax singing " This is sledding "
Happy sledding Happy Life to all. Be safe in the off season !
 

3200 miles for me on 2 trips to QC. Never got to do the end of March run which is usually my favorite. March riding is the best!

2600 mls.including riding through the storm where we got 18-24".Next yr. back to the Gaspe for end of season ride.Thank God for another safe and eventful season for our group.Maybe by next season there will be another microbrasserie or 2 that I have not tried yet.Be safe my friends.

2 year plan is to get the sled and truck miles equal.
5 year plan is twice miles on sled vs truck.

2020
12 Days ( 2 of them were half days) 2342 miles.
The track side stayed down. No winch or shovel needed .
It was a good year for us.
 
 

Saw this snowmans relative in St Tite a few weeks ago, he must have been part horse.  Had tears in my eyes from laughing.

I want to start by saying my hats off to all the members that post pictures and do write ups every night during their Quebec snowmobile adventures.  Some like Snowmaster2112 and others updating us a couple times through their day.  I have been very lazy this year, never posted a picture or write up and been on five trips to Quebec this winter. My first trip was December 17 and last trip ended March 22, the last official day due to Covid. 
Pictures are going to be fewer and further between now except for Groomer who thankfully never stops sharing pictures.  So I thought to make up for my laziness all winter I would share a few of my pictures this winter. Hopefully some of these remind you of some p!aces you have traveled or places you have plans to ride.
 

Only able to complete two trips from PA to Quebec.  Amazing two great weeks, with the massive snowstorm on Feb. 27th.  Our trail sleds were not liking that powder at all but it was fun.  Everyone stay safe and have a great summer.  Hope to see you all on the trails next year.
3494 km - 2171 miles




Kyle & Mike
 

I edited yesterday a short video from the files I took on this ride to the Black Mountain in February.  For the gray jays lovers...
 

I edited yesterday a short video from the files I took on this ride to the Black Mountain in February.  For the gray jays lovers...
 

I edited yesterday a short video from the files I took on this ride to the Black Mountain in February.  For the gray jays lovers...
 

I edited yesterday a short video from the files I took on this ride to the Black Mountain in February.  For the gray jays lovers...
 

I edited yesterday a short video from the files I took on this ride to the Black Mountain in February.  For the gray jays lovers...
 

I edited yesterday a short video from the files I took on this ride to the Black Mountain in February.  For the gray jays lovers...
 

I edited yesterday a short video from the files I took on this ride to the Black Mountain in February.  For the gray jays lovers...