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*********** video added on the post #8**********************
Here is the trail path of our last Saturday ride 25 January 2020, before the last snowfall



We took advantage of the chance we have to be able to start our ride by sled directly from home and took #43 trail south from St-Thomas de Joliette in order to explore the south my area. Very mild temperature around -2C. Here along a windbreaker tree line near home



We then took the #3 east. Beautiful and fast trail with correct snowcover



The Chaloupe river in Berthierville is good and staked



We then continue on trail #3, here in the St-Barthélemy sector. There were some spots with  brownish snow but it was before the 6-8 inches of new snow we received in Saturday to Sunday night



I usually take the loop on the #63 east of St-Barthélemy which takes us a little further north, away from St-Laurence river(ie more snow) but this time I kept the #3 which was correct



Just before St-Ursule I wanted to take the 2nd loop of #63 but it has changed places (the interactive map is up to date) and it is only a dead end which leads to the Cascades pizzeria at the old location of the intersection.



We must continue a bit less than 1 mile further to get to the new junction of the #63 trail



This new trail path connect on the #350 trail path of past years in the power lines



We continued straight to keep #63 to see the Magnan falls in Charette




A little further, a big wild turkey crossed the trail in front of us



When you see one, there are more... the rest of the herd was right next to the trail, not shy at all



We then arrive on the site of the Magnan falls in Charette



The falls themselves are frozen hard



but this place is always nice , a good spot for taking a break.



Just downstream from the footbridge, the river forms a sort of large pot. One day I should walk to see the fall on the other side ...



And the view upstream from the bridge



We then continued towards Ste-Etienne. It was very mild and the trails were starting to get soft. Here in an atv shared section a side by side had swung in the ditch. They were already well installed with 2 other vehicles which were  pulling with winches to bring it back into the trail. Good for him because is a lot harder to unstuck than a snowmobile!



The trail being soft it was already starting to get bumpy



We refueled just before crossing the St-Maurice river near the Gabelle dam



On the other side, trail #3 was particularly worn. We got shaken  up to the junction for Lac à la Tortue that we took. We then took a dead end  before the St-Maurice river to go to the Pizzeria du Lac where we ate very well as usual



After lunch we continued and got on the St-Maurice river. The sky was geting more cloudy



We went up to the intersection with #23 trail and saw that the M19 trail (the one that ride on the river toward Marineau) was closed. The club closed it on Friday because of water accumulation. We for our part turned on #23 west



A few bumps but good condition. We feeling of passing through a tunnel here!



The snowcover is good and it was riding well.



We passed near the Vallée du Parc ski resort in Shawinigan



And then continued west


 
Here passing near the l'auberge du Trappeur



Here a small bridge with a beautiful view, we always stop when we pass there



We found ourselves in front of that at the #349 junction for St-Alexis des Monts



It bothered us a lot. I did not know if the detour was to go through the Koubec (#350 trail farther) which would have push me tight for the gaz, so we took a break there hoping that someone who would pass could inform us and that's what happened. About 10 minutes later, a group of 3 sledderss stopped and they were coming from St-Alexis and had just made the detour, so they explained to us what we needed to know. The reason for the detour is the repair of a bridge. The interactive map is up to date but not my GPS map ... I really need to install Imotoneige on my phone ... Here is a screenshot of the interactive map concerning this detour where I surrounded in yellow the closed intersection and green the new.



Just be careful because the signage coming in the direction like we did is not the best and you have to look backward to see the detour sign. This is before the Pin Rouge entrance of the Mastigouche reserve, so if you got up to the Pin Rouge entrance and didn't seen the junction, turn back. You can't miss it coming from the other side



So we easily reached St-Alexis des Monts village where I refueled full but it was already 5:00 pm and we were still far from home! It was late enough for the dozers to had start their runs so we rode on a freshly groomed trail up to the Pouvoirie du Lac Blanc. We did a short very rought segment, then got quite decent conditions in the Mandeville club where we crossed the dozer midway



We cut on Lac Maskinongé staked trail to reach St-Gabriel de Brandon where it started to snow hard very suddenly. It was not too windy so visibility remained acceptable on the low beams. So we came back under the snow and arrived home around 7:45 pm with 215 miles on the dreammeter



A other great ride for us but the mild weather did not help the trail condition and with the chosen path which was slower in the afternoon it gave us a big day. We discovered ourself new muscles sunday morning which we didn't know existed!!!

In summary, the snow cover is good everywhere and will be even better with the snow that we have just received. The snowmobile season is at his best and now is the time to enjoy it.

For details on the trail conditions here is the place to look: https://www.snowmobilecountry.ca/en/conditions/

Alain

*********** video added on the post #8**********************
Here is the trail path of our last Saturday ride 25 January 2020, before the last snowfall



We took advantage of the chance we have to be able to start our ride by sled directly from home and took #43 trail south from St-Thomas de Joliette in order to explore the south my area. Very mild temperature around -2C. Here along a windbreaker tree line near home



We then took the #3 east. Beautiful and fast trail with correct snowcover



The Chaloupe river in Berthierville is good and staked



We then continue on trail #3, here in the St-Barthélemy sector. There were some spots with  brownish snow but it was before the 6-8 inches of new snow we received in Saturday to Sunday night



I usually take the loop on the #63 east of St-Barthélemy which takes us a little further north, away from St-Laurence river(ie more snow) but this time I kept the #3 which was correct



Just before St-Ursule I wanted to take the 2nd loop of #63 but it has changed places (the interactive map is up to date) and it is only a dead end which leads to the Cascades pizzeria at the old location of the intersection.



We must continue a bit less than 1 mile further to get to the new junction of the #63 trail



This new trail path connect on the #350 trail path of past years in the power lines



We continued straight to keep #63 to see the Magnan falls in Charette




A little further, a big wild turkey crossed the trail in front of us



When you see one, there are more... the rest of the herd was right next to the trail, not shy at all



We then arrive on the site of the Magnan falls in Charette



The falls themselves are frozen hard



but this place is always nice , a good spot for taking a break.



Just downstream from the footbridge, the river forms a sort of large pot. One day I should walk to see the fall on the other side ...



And the view upstream from the bridge



We then continued towards Ste-Etienne. It was very mild and the trails were starting to get soft. Here in an atv shared section a side by side had swung in the ditch. They were already well installed with 2 other vehicles which were  pulling with winches to bring it back into the trail. Good for him because is a lot harder to unstuck than a snowmobile!



The trail being soft it was already starting to get bumpy



We refueled just before crossing the St-Maurice river near the Gabelle dam



On the other side, trail #3 was particularly worn. We got shaken  up to the junction for Lac à la Tortue that we took. We then took a dead end  before the St-Maurice river to go to the Pizzeria du Lac where we ate very well as usual



After lunch we continued and got on the St-Maurice river. The sky was geting more cloudy



We went up to the intersection with #23 trail and saw that the M19 trail (the one that ride on the river toward Marineau) was closed. The club closed it on Friday because of water accumulation. We for our part turned on #23 west



A few bumps but good condition. We feeling of passing through a tunnel here!



The snowcover is good and it was riding well.



We passed near the Vallée du Parc ski resort in Shawinigan



And then continued west


 
Here passing near the l'auberge du Trappeur



Here a small bridge with a beautiful view, we always stop when we pass there



We found ourselves in front of that at the #349 junction for St-Alexis des Monts



It bothered us a lot. I did not know if the detour was to go through the Koubec (#350 trail farther) which would have push me tight for the gaz, so we took a break there hoping that someone who would pass could inform us and that's what happened. About 10 minutes later, a group of 3 sledderss stopped and they were coming from St-Alexis and had just made the detour, so they explained to us what we needed to know. The reason for the detour is the repair of a bridge. The interactive map is up to date but not my GPS map ... I really need to install Imotoneige on my phone ... Here is a screenshot of the interactive map concerning this detour where I surrounded in yellow the closed intersection and green the new.



Just be careful because the signage coming in the direction like we did is not the best and you have to look backward to see the detour sign. This is before the Pin Rouge entrance of the Mastigouche reserve, so if you got up to the Pin Rouge entrance and didn't seen the junction, turn back. You can't miss it coming from the other side



So we easily reached St-Alexis des Monts village where I refueled full but it was already 5:00 pm and we were still far from home! It was late enough for the dozers to had start their runs so we rode on a freshly groomed trail up to the Pouvoirie du Lac Blanc. We did a short very rought segment, then got quite decent conditions in the Mandeville club where we crossed the dozer midway



We cut on Lac Maskinongé staked trail to reach St-Gabriel de Brandon where it started to snow hard very suddenly. It was not too windy so visibility remained acceptable on the low beams. So we came back under the snow and arrived home around 7:45 pm with 215 miles on the dreammeter



A other great ride for us but the mild weather did not help the trail condition and with the chosen path which was slower in the afternoon it gave us a big day. We discovered ourself new muscles sunday morning which we didn't know existed!!!

In summary, the snow cover is good everywhere and will be even better with the snow that we have just received. The snowmobile season is at his best and now is the time to enjoy it.

For details on the trail conditions here is the place to look: https://www.snowmobilecountry.ca/en/conditions/

Alain

*********** video added on the post #8**********************
Here is the trail path of our last Saturday ride 25 January 2020, before the last snowfall



We took advantage of the chance we have to be able to start our ride by sled directly from home and took #43 trail south from St-Thomas de Joliette in order to explore the south my area. Very mild temperature around -2C. Here along a windbreaker tree line near home



We then took the #3 east. Beautiful and fast trail with correct snowcover



The Chaloupe river in Berthierville is good and staked



We then continue on trail #3, here in the St-Barthélemy sector. There were some spots with  brownish snow but it was before the 6-8 inches of new snow we received in Saturday to Sunday night



I usually take the loop on the #63 east of St-Barthélemy which takes us a little further north, away from St-Laurence river(ie more snow) but this time I kept the #3 which was correct



Just before St-Ursule I wanted to take the 2nd loop of #63 but it has changed places (the interactive map is up to date) and it is only a dead end which leads to the Cascades pizzeria at the old location of the intersection.



We must continue a bit less than 1 mile further to get to the new junction of the #63 trail



This new trail path connect on the #350 trail path of past years in the power lines



We continued straight to keep #63 to see the Magnan falls in Charette




A little further, a big wild turkey crossed the trail in front of us



When you see one, there are more... the rest of the herd was right next to the trail, not shy at all



We then arrive on the site of the Magnan falls in Charette



The falls themselves are frozen hard



but this place is always nice , a good spot for taking a break.



Just downstream from the footbridge, the river forms a sort of large pot. One day I should walk to see the fall on the other side ...



And the view upstream from the bridge



We then continued towards Ste-Etienne. It was very mild and the trails were starting to get soft. Here in an atv shared section a side by side had swung in the ditch. They were already well installed with 2 other vehicles which were  pulling with winches to bring it back into the trail. Good for him because is a lot harder to unstuck than a snowmobile!



The trail being soft it was already starting to get bumpy



We refueled just before crossing the St-Maurice river near the Gabelle dam



On the other side, trail #3 was particularly worn. We got shaken  up to the junction for Lac à la Tortue that we took. We then took a dead end  before the St-Maurice river to go to the Pizzeria du Lac where we ate very well as usual



After lunch we continued and got on the St-Maurice river. The sky was geting more cloudy



We went up to the intersection with #23 trail and saw that the M19 trail (the one that ride on the river toward Marineau) was closed. The club closed it on Friday because of water accumulation. We for our part turned on #23 west



A few bumps but good condition. We feeling of passing through a tunnel here!



The snowcover is good and it was riding well.



We passed near the Vallée du Parc ski resort in Shawinigan



And then continued west


 
Here passing near the l'auberge du Trappeur



Here a small bridge with a beautiful view, we always stop when we pass there



We found ourselves in front of that at the #349 junction for St-Alexis des Monts



It bothered us a lot. I did not know if the detour was to go through the Koubec (#350 trail farther) which would have push me tight for the gaz, so we took a break there hoping that someone who would pass could inform us and that's what happened. About 10 minutes later, a group of 3 sledderss stopped and they were coming from St-Alexis and had just made the detour, so they explained to us what we needed to know. The reason for the detour is the repair of a bridge. The interactive map is up to date but not my GPS map ... I really need to install Imotoneige on my phone ... Here is a screenshot of the interactive map concerning this detour where I surrounded in yellow the closed intersection and green the new.



Just be careful because the signage coming in the direction like we did is not the best and you have to look backward to see the detour sign. This is before the Pin Rouge entrance of the Mastigouche reserve, so if you got up to the Pin Rouge entrance and didn't seen the junction, turn back. You can't miss it coming from the other side



So we easily reached St-Alexis des Monts village where I refueled full but it was already 5:00 pm and we were still far from home! It was late enough for the dozers to had start their runs so we rode on a freshly groomed trail up to the Pouvoirie du Lac Blanc. We did a short very rought segment, then got quite decent conditions in the Mandeville club where we crossed the dozer midway



We cut on Lac Maskinongé staked trail to reach St-Gabriel de Brandon where it started to snow hard very suddenly. It was not too windy so visibility remained acceptable on the low beams. So we came back under the snow and arrived home around 7:45 pm with 215 miles on the dreammeter



A other great ride for us but the mild weather did not help the trail condition and with the chosen path which was slower in the afternoon it gave us a big day. We discovered ourself new muscles sunday morning which we didn't know existed!!!

In summary, the snow cover is good everywhere and will be even better with the snow that we have just received. The snowmobile season is at his best and now is the time to enjoy it.

For details on the trail conditions here is the place to look: https://www.snowmobilecountry.ca/en/conditions/

Alain

*********** video added on the post #8**********************
Here is the trail path of our last Saturday ride 25 January 2020, before the last snowfall



We took advantage of the chance we have to be able to start our ride by sled directly from home and took #43 trail south from St-Thomas de Joliette in order to explore the south my area. Very mild temperature around -2C. Here along a windbreaker tree line near home



We then took the #3 east. Beautiful and fast trail with correct snowcover



The Chaloupe river in Berthierville is good and staked



We then continue on trail #3, here in the St-Barthélemy sector. There were some spots with  brownish snow but it was before the 6-8 inches of new snow we received in Saturday to Sunday night



I usually take the loop on the #63 east of St-Barthélemy which takes us a little further north, away from St-Laurence river(ie more snow) but this time I kept the #3 which was correct



Just before St-Ursule I wanted to take the 2nd loop of #63 but it has changed places (the interactive map is up to date) and it is only a dead end which leads to the Cascades pizzeria at the old location of the intersection.



We must continue a bit less than 1 mile further to get to the new junction of the #63 trail



This new trail path connect on the #350 trail path of past years in the power lines



We continued straight to keep #63 to see the Magnan falls in Charette




A little further, a big wild turkey crossed the trail in front of us



When you see one, there are more... the rest of the herd was right next to the trail, not shy at all



We then arrive on the site of the Magnan falls in Charette



The falls themselves are frozen hard



but this place is always nice , a good spot for taking a break.



Just downstream from the footbridge, the river forms a sort of large pot. One day I should walk to see the fall on the other side ...



And the view upstream from the bridge



We then continued towards Ste-Etienne. It was very mild and the trails were starting to get soft. Here in an atv shared section a side by side had swung in the ditch. They were already well installed with 2 other vehicles which were  pulling with winches to bring it back into the trail. Good for him because is a lot harder to unstuck than a snowmobile!



The trail being soft it was already starting to get bumpy



We refueled just before crossing the St-Maurice river near the Gabelle dam



On the other side, trail #3 was particularly worn. We got shaken  up to the junction for Lac à la Tortue that we took. We then took a dead end  before the St-Maurice river to go to the Pizzeria du Lac where we ate very well as usual



After lunch we continued and got on the St-Maurice river. The sky was geting more cloudy



We went up to the intersection with #23 trail and saw that the M19 trail (the one that ride on the river toward Marineau) was closed. The club closed it on Friday because of water accumulation. We for our part turned on #23 west



A few bumps but good condition. We feeling of passing through a tunnel here!



The snowcover is good and it was riding well.



We passed near the Vallée du Parc ski resort in Shawinigan



And then continued west


 
Here passing near the l'auberge du Trappeur



Here a small bridge with a beautiful view, we always stop when we pass there



We found ourselves in front of that at the #349 junction for St-Alexis des Monts



It bothered us a lot. I did not know if the detour was to go through the Koubec (#350 trail farther) which would have push me tight for the gaz, so we took a break there hoping that someone who would pass could inform us and that's what happened. About 10 minutes later, a group of 3 sledderss stopped and they were coming from St-Alexis and had just made the detour, so they explained to us what we needed to know. The reason for the detour is the repair of a bridge. The interactive map is up to date but not my GPS map ... I really need to install Imotoneige on my phone ... Here is a screenshot of the interactive map concerning this detour where I surrounded in yellow the closed intersection and green the new.



Just be careful because the signage coming in the direction like we did is not the best and you have to look backward to see the detour sign. This is before the Pin Rouge entrance of the Mastigouche reserve, so if you got up to the Pin Rouge entrance and didn't seen the junction, turn back. You can't miss it coming from the other side



So we easily reached St-Alexis des Monts village where I refueled full but it was already 5:00 pm and we were still far from home! It was late enough for the dozers to had start their runs so we rode on a freshly groomed trail up to the Pouvoirie du Lac Blanc. We did a short very rought segment, then got quite decent conditions in the Mandeville club where we crossed the dozer midway



We cut on Lac Maskinongé staked trail to reach St-Gabriel de Brandon where it started to snow hard very suddenly. It was not too windy so visibility remained acceptable on the low beams. So we came back under the snow and arrived home around 7:45 pm with 215 miles on the dreammeter



A other great ride for us but the mild weather did not help the trail condition and with the chosen path which was slower in the afternoon it gave us a big day. We discovered ourself new muscles sunday morning which we didn't know existed!!!

In summary, the snow cover is good everywhere and will be even better with the snow that we have just received. The snowmobile season is at his best and now is the time to enjoy it.

For details on the trail conditions here is the place to look: https://www.snowmobilecountry.ca/en/conditions/

Alain

*********** video added on the post #8**********************
Here is the trail path of our last Saturday ride 25 January 2020, before the last snowfall



We took advantage of the chance we have to be able to start our ride by sled directly from home and took #43 trail south from St-Thomas de Joliette in order to explore the south my area. Very mild temperature around -2C. Here along a windbreaker tree line near home



We then took the #3 east. Beautiful and fast trail with correct snowcover



The Chaloupe river in Berthierville is good and staked



We then continue on trail #3, here in the St-Barthélemy sector. There were some spots with  brownish snow but it was before the 6-8 inches of new snow we received in Saturday to Sunday night



I usually take the loop on the #63 east of St-Barthélemy which takes us a little further north, away from St-Laurence river(ie more snow) but this time I kept the #3 which was correct



Just before St-Ursule I wanted to take the 2nd loop of #63 but it has changed places (the interactive map is up to date) and it is only a dead end which leads to the Cascades pizzeria at the old location of the intersection.



We must continue a bit less than 1 mile further to get to the new junction of the #63 trail



This new trail path connect on the #350 trail path of past years in the power lines



We continued straight to keep #63 to see the Magnan falls in Charette




A little further, a big wild turkey crossed the trail in front of us



When you see one, there are more... the rest of the herd was right next to the trail, not shy at all



We then arrive on the site of the Magnan falls in Charette



The falls themselves are frozen hard



but this place is always nice , a good spot for taking a break.



Just downstream from the footbridge, the river forms a sort of large pot. One day I should walk to see the fall on the other side ...



And the view upstream from the bridge



We then continued towards Ste-Etienne. It was very mild and the trails were starting to get soft. Here in an atv shared section a side by side had swung in the ditch. They were already well installed with 2 other vehicles which were  pulling with winches to bring it back into the trail. Good for him because is a lot harder to unstuck than a snowmobile!



The trail being soft it was already starting to get bumpy



We refueled just before crossing the St-Maurice river near the Gabelle dam



On the other side, trail #3 was particularly worn. We got shaken  up to the junction for Lac à la Tortue that we took. We then took a dead end  before the St-Maurice river to go to the Pizzeria du Lac where we ate very well as usual



After lunch we continued and got on the St-Maurice river. The sky was geting more cloudy



We went up to the intersection with #23 trail and saw that the M19 trail (the one that ride on the river toward Marineau) was closed. The club closed it on Friday because of water accumulation. We for our part turned on #23 west



A few bumps but good condition. We feeling of passing through a tunnel here!



The snowcover is good and it was riding well.



We passed near the Vallée du Parc ski resort in Shawinigan



And then continued west


 
Here passing near the l'auberge du Trappeur



Here a small bridge with a beautiful view, we always stop when we pass there



We found ourselves in front of that at the #349 junction for St-Alexis des Monts



It bothered us a lot. I did not know if the detour was to go through the Koubec (#350 trail farther) which would have push me tight for the gaz, so we took a break there hoping that someone who would pass could inform us and that's what happened. About 10 minutes later, a group of 3 sledderss stopped and they were coming from St-Alexis and had just made the detour, so they explained to us what we needed to know. The reason for the detour is the repair of a bridge. The interactive map is up to date but not my GPS map ... I really need to install Imotoneige on my phone ... Here is a screenshot of the interactive map concerning this detour where I surrounded in yellow the closed intersection and green the new.



Just be careful because the signage coming in the direction like we did is not the best and you have to look backward to see the detour sign. This is before the Pin Rouge entrance of the Mastigouche reserve, so if you got up to the Pin Rouge entrance and didn't seen the junction, turn back. You can't miss it coming from the other side



So we easily reached St-Alexis des Monts village where I refueled full but it was already 5:00 pm and we were still far from home! It was late enough for the dozers to had start their runs so we rode on a freshly groomed trail up to the Pouvoirie du Lac Blanc. We did a short very rought segment, then got quite decent conditions in the Mandeville club where we crossed the dozer midway



We cut on Lac Maskinongé staked trail to reach St-Gabriel de Brandon where it started to snow hard very suddenly. It was not too windy so visibility remained acceptable on the low beams. So we came back under the snow and arrived home around 7:45 pm with 215 miles on the dreammeter



A other great ride for us but the mild weather did not help the trail condition and with the chosen path which was slower in the afternoon it gave us a big day. We discovered ourself new muscles sunday morning which we didn't know existed!!!

In summary, the snow cover is good everywhere and will be even better with the snow that we have just received. The snowmobile season is at his best and now is the time to enjoy it.

For details on the trail conditions here is the place to look: https://www.snowmobilecountry.ca/en/conditions/

Alain

*********** video added on the post #8**********************
Here is the trail path of our last Saturday ride 25 January 2020, before the last snowfall



We took advantage of the chance we have to be able to start our ride by sled directly from home and took #43 trail south from St-Thomas de Joliette in order to explore the south my area. Very mild temperature around -2C. Here along a windbreaker tree line near home



We then took the #3 east. Beautiful and fast trail with correct snowcover



The Chaloupe river in Berthierville is good and staked



We then continue on trail #3, here in the St-Barthélemy sector. There were some spots with  brownish snow but it was before the 6-8 inches of new snow we received in Saturday to Sunday night



I usually take the loop on the #63 east of St-Barthélemy which takes us a little further north, away from St-Laurence river(ie more snow) but this time I kept the #3 which was correct



Just before St-Ursule I wanted to take the 2nd loop of #63 but it has changed places (the interactive map is up to date) and it is only a dead end which leads to the Cascades pizzeria at the old location of the intersection.



We must continue a bit less than 1 mile further to get to the new junction of the #63 trail



This new trail path connect on the #350 trail path of past years in the power lines



We continued straight to keep #63 to see the Magnan falls in Charette




A little further, a big wild turkey crossed the trail in front of us



When you see one, there are more... the rest of the herd was right next to the trail, not shy at all



We then arrive on the site of the Magnan falls in Charette



The falls themselves are frozen hard



but this place is always nice , a good spot for taking a break.



Just downstream from the footbridge, the river forms a sort of large pot. One day I should walk to see the fall on the other side ...



And the view upstream from the bridge



We then continued towards Ste-Etienne. It was very mild and the trails were starting to get soft. Here in an atv shared section a side by side had swung in the ditch. They were already well installed with 2 other vehicles which were  pulling with winches to bring it back into the trail. Good for him because is a lot harder to unstuck than a snowmobile!



The trail being soft it was already starting to get bumpy



We refueled just before crossing the St-Maurice river near the Gabelle dam



On the other side, trail #3 was particularly worn. We got shaken  up to the junction for Lac à la Tortue that we took. We then took a dead end  before the St-Maurice river to go to the Pizzeria du Lac where we ate very well as usual



After lunch we continued and got on the St-Maurice river. The sky was geting more cloudy



We went up to the intersection with #23 trail and saw that the M19 trail (the one that ride on the river toward Marineau) was closed. The club closed it on Friday because of water accumulation. We for our part turned on #23 west



A few bumps but good condition. We feeling of passing through a tunnel here!



The snowcover is good and it was riding well.



We passed near the Vallée du Parc ski resort in Shawinigan



And then continued west


 
Here passing near the l'auberge du Trappeur



Here a small bridge with a beautiful view, we always stop when we pass there



We found ourselves in front of that at the #349 junction for St-Alexis des Monts



It bothered us a lot. I did not know if the detour was to go through the Koubec (#350 trail farther) which would have push me tight for the gaz, so we took a break there hoping that someone who would pass could inform us and that's what happened. About 10 minutes later, a group of 3 sledderss stopped and they were coming from St-Alexis and had just made the detour, so they explained to us what we needed to know. The reason for the detour is the repair of a bridge. The interactive map is up to date but not my GPS map ... I really need to install Imotoneige on my phone ... Here is a screenshot of the interactive map concerning this detour where I surrounded in yellow the closed intersection and green the new.



Just be careful because the signage coming in the direction like we did is not the best and you have to look backward to see the detour sign. This is before the Pin Rouge entrance of the Mastigouche reserve, so if you got up to the Pin Rouge entrance and didn't seen the junction, turn back. You can't miss it coming from the other side



So we easily reached St-Alexis des Monts village where I refueled full but it was already 5:00 pm and we were still far from home! It was late enough for the dozers to had start their runs so we rode on a freshly groomed trail up to the Pouvoirie du Lac Blanc. We did a short very rought segment, then got quite decent conditions in the Mandeville club where we crossed the dozer midway



We cut on Lac Maskinongé staked trail to reach St-Gabriel de Brandon where it started to snow hard very suddenly. It was not too windy so visibility remained acceptable on the low beams. So we came back under the snow and arrived home around 7:45 pm with 215 miles on the dreammeter



A other great ride for us but the mild weather did not help the trail condition and with the chosen path which was slower in the afternoon it gave us a big day. We discovered ourself new muscles sunday morning which we didn't know existed!!!

In summary, the snow cover is good everywhere and will be even better with the snow that we have just received. The snowmobile season is at his best and now is the time to enjoy it.

For details on the trail conditions here is the place to look: https://www.snowmobilecountry.ca/en/conditions/

Alain

*********** video added on the post #8**********************
Here is the trail path of our last Saturday ride 25 January 2020, before the last snowfall



We took advantage of the chance we have to be able to start our ride by sled directly from home and took #43 trail south from St-Thomas de Joliette in order to explore the south my area. Very mild temperature around -2C. Here along a windbreaker tree line near home



We then took the #3 east. Beautiful and fast trail with correct snowcover



The Chaloupe river in Berthierville is good and staked



We then continue on trail #3, here in the St-Barthélemy sector. There were some spots with  brownish snow but it was before the 6-8 inches of new snow we received in Saturday to Sunday night



I usually take the loop on the #63 east of St-Barthélemy which takes us a little further north, away from St-Laurence river(ie more snow) but this time I kept the #3 which was correct



Just before St-Ursule I wanted to take the 2nd loop of #63 but it has changed places (the interactive map is up to date) and it is only a dead end which leads to the Cascades pizzeria at the old location of the intersection.



We must continue a bit less than 1 mile further to get to the new junction of the #63 trail



This new trail path connect on the #350 trail path of past years in the power lines



We continued straight to keep #63 to see the Magnan falls in Charette




A little further, a big wild turkey crossed the trail in front of us



When you see one, there are more... the rest of the herd was right next to the trail, not shy at all



We then arrive on the site of the Magnan falls in Charette



The falls themselves are frozen hard



but this place is always nice , a good spot for taking a break.



Just downstream from the footbridge, the river forms a sort of large pot. One day I should walk to see the fall on the other side ...



And the view upstream from the bridge



We then continued towards Ste-Etienne. It was very mild and the trails were starting to get soft. Here in an atv shared section a side by side had swung in the ditch. They were already well installed with 2 other vehicles which were  pulling with winches to bring it back into the trail. Good for him because is a lot harder to unstuck than a snowmobile!



The trail being soft it was already starting to get bumpy



We refueled just before crossing the St-Maurice river near the Gabelle dam



On the other side, trail #3 was particularly worn. We got shaken  up to the junction for Lac à la Tortue that we took. We then took a dead end  before the St-Maurice river to go to the Pizzeria du Lac where we ate very well as usual



After lunch we continued and got on the St-Maurice river. The sky was geting more cloudy



We went up to the intersection with #23 trail and saw that the M19 trail (the one that ride on the river toward Marineau) was closed. The club closed it on Friday because of water accumulation. We for our part turned on #23 west



A few bumps but good condition. We feeling of passing through a tunnel here!



The snowcover is good and it was riding well.



We passed near the Vallée du Parc ski resort in Shawinigan



And then continued west


 
Here passing near the l'auberge du Trappeur



Here a small bridge with a beautiful view, we always stop when we pass there



We found ourselves in front of that at the #349 junction for St-Alexis des Monts



It bothered us a lot. I did not know if the detour was to go through the Koubec (#350 trail farther) which would have push me tight for the gaz, so we took a break there hoping that someone who would pass could inform us and that's what happened. About 10 minutes later, a group of 3 sledderss stopped and they were coming from St-Alexis and had just made the detour, so they explained to us what we needed to know. The reason for the detour is the repair of a bridge. The interactive map is up to date but not my GPS map ... I really need to install Imotoneige on my phone ... Here is a screenshot of the interactive map concerning this detour where I surrounded in yellow the closed intersection and green the new.



Just be careful because the signage coming in the direction like we did is not the best and you have to look backward to see the detour sign. This is before the Pin Rouge entrance of the Mastigouche reserve, so if you got up to the Pin Rouge entrance and didn't seen the junction, turn back. You can't miss it coming from the other side



So we easily reached St-Alexis des Monts village where I refueled full but it was already 5:00 pm and we were still far from home! It was late enough for the dozers to had start their runs so we rode on a freshly groomed trail up to the Pouvoirie du Lac Blanc. We did a short very rought segment, then got quite decent conditions in the Mandeville club where we crossed the dozer midway



We cut on Lac Maskinongé staked trail to reach St-Gabriel de Brandon where it started to snow hard very suddenly. It was not too windy so visibility remained acceptable on the low beams. So we came back under the snow and arrived home around 7:45 pm with 215 miles on the dreammeter



A other great ride for us but the mild weather did not help the trail condition and with the chosen path which was slower in the afternoon it gave us a big day. We discovered ourself new muscles sunday morning which we didn't know existed!!!

In summary, the snow cover is good everywhere and will be even better with the snow that we have just received. The snowmobile season is at his best and now is the time to enjoy it.

For details on the trail conditions here is the place to look: https://www.snowmobilecountry.ca/en/conditions/

Alain

*********** video added on the post #8**********************
Here is the trail path of our last Saturday ride 25 January 2020, before the last snowfall



We took advantage of the chance we have to be able to start our ride by sled directly from home and took #43 trail south from St-Thomas de Joliette in order to explore the south my area. Very mild temperature around -2C. Here along a windbreaker tree line near home



We then took the #3 east. Beautiful and fast trail with correct snowcover



The Chaloupe river in Berthierville is good and staked



We then continue on trail #3, here in the St-Barthélemy sector. There were some spots with  brownish snow but it was before the 6-8 inches of new snow we received in Saturday to Sunday night



I usually take the loop on the #63 east of St-Barthélemy which takes us a little further north, away from St-Laurence river(ie more snow) but this time I kept the #3 which was correct



Just before St-Ursule I wanted to take the 2nd loop of #63 but it has changed places (the interactive map is up to date) and it is only a dead end which leads to the Cascades pizzeria at the old location of the intersection.



We must continue a bit less than 1 mile further to get to the new junction of the #63 trail



This new trail path connect on the #350 trail path of past years in the power lines



We continued straight to keep #63 to see the Magnan falls in Charette




A little further, a big wild turkey crossed the trail in front of us



When you see one, there are more... the rest of the herd was right next to the trail, not shy at all



We then arrive on the site of the Magnan falls in Charette



The falls themselves are frozen hard



but this place is always nice , a good spot for taking a break.



Just downstream from the footbridge, the river forms a sort of large pot. One day I should walk to see the fall on the other side ...



And the view upstream from the bridge



We then continued towards Ste-Etienne. It was very mild and the trails were starting to get soft. Here in an atv shared section a side by side had swung in the ditch. They were already well installed with 2 other vehicles which were  pulling with winches to bring it back into the trail. Good for him because is a lot harder to unstuck than a snowmobile!



The trail being soft it was already starting to get bumpy



We refueled just before crossing the St-Maurice river near the Gabelle dam



On the other side, trail #3 was particularly worn. We got shaken  up to the junction for Lac à la Tortue that we took. We then took a dead end  before the St-Maurice river to go to the Pizzeria du Lac where we ate very well as usual



After lunch we continued and got on the St-Maurice river. The sky was geting more cloudy



We went up to the intersection with #23 trail and saw that the M19 trail (the one that ride on the river toward Marineau) was closed. The club closed it on Friday because of water accumulation. We for our part turned on #23 west



A few bumps but good condition. We feeling of passing through a tunnel here!



The snowcover is good and it was riding well.



We passed near the Vallée du Parc ski resort in Shawinigan



And then continued west


 
Here passing near the l'auberge du Trappeur



Here a small bridge with a beautiful view, we always stop when we pass there



We found ourselves in front of that at the #349 junction for St-Alexis des Monts



It bothered us a lot. I did not know if the detour was to go through the Koubec (#350 trail farther) which would have push me tight for the gaz, so we took a break there hoping that someone who would pass could inform us and that's what happened. About 10 minutes later, a group of 3 sledderss stopped and they were coming from St-Alexis and had just made the detour, so they explained to us what we needed to know. The reason for the detour is the repair of a bridge. The interactive map is up to date but not my GPS map ... I really need to install Imotoneige on my phone ... Here is a screenshot of the interactive map concerning this detour where I surrounded in yellow the closed intersection and green the new.



Just be careful because the signage coming in the direction like we did is not the best and you have to look backward to see the detour sign. This is before the Pin Rouge entrance of the Mastigouche reserve, so if you got up to the Pin Rouge entrance and didn't seen the junction, turn back. You can't miss it coming from the other side



So we easily reached St-Alexis des Monts village where I refueled full but it was already 5:00 pm and we were still far from home! It was late enough for the dozers to had start their runs so we rode on a freshly groomed trail up to the Pouvoirie du Lac Blanc. We did a short very rought segment, then got quite decent conditions in the Mandeville club where we crossed the dozer midway



We cut on Lac Maskinongé staked trail to reach St-Gabriel de Brandon where it started to snow hard very suddenly. It was not too windy so visibility remained acceptable on the low beams. So we came back under the snow and arrived home around 7:45 pm with 215 miles on the dreammeter



A other great ride for us but the mild weather did not help the trail condition and with the chosen path which was slower in the afternoon it gave us a big day. We discovered ourself new muscles sunday morning which we didn't know existed!!!

In summary, the snow cover is good everywhere and will be even better with the snow that we have just received. The snowmobile season is at his best and now is the time to enjoy it.

For details on the trail conditions here is the place to look: https://www.snowmobilecountry.ca/en/conditions/

Alain

*********** video added on the post #8**********************
Here is the trail path of our last Saturday ride 25 January 2020, before the last snowfall



We took advantage of the chance we have to be able to start our ride by sled directly from home and took #43 trail south from St-Thomas de Joliette in order to explore the south my area. Very mild temperature around -2C. Here along a windbreaker tree line near home



We then took the #3 east. Beautiful and fast trail with correct snowcover



The Chaloupe river in Berthierville is good and staked



We then continue on trail #3, here in the St-Barthélemy sector. There were some spots with  brownish snow but it was before the 6-8 inches of new snow we received in Saturday to Sunday night



I usually take the loop on the #63 east of St-Barthélemy which takes us a little further north, away from St-Laurence river(ie more snow) but this time I kept the #3 which was correct



Just before St-Ursule I wanted to take the 2nd loop of #63 but it has changed places (the interactive map is up to date) and it is only a dead end which leads to the Cascades pizzeria at the old location of the intersection.



We must continue a bit less than 1 mile further to get to the new junction of the #63 trail



This new trail path connect on the #350 trail path of past years in the power lines



We continued straight to keep #63 to see the Magnan falls in Charette




A little further, a big wild turkey crossed the trail in front of us



When you see one, there are more... the rest of the herd was right next to the trail, not shy at all



We then arrive on the site of the Magnan falls in Charette



The falls themselves are frozen hard



but this place is always nice , a good spot for taking a break.



Just downstream from the footbridge, the river forms a sort of large pot. One day I should walk to see the fall on the other side ...



And the view upstream from the bridge



We then continued towards Ste-Etienne. It was very mild and the trails were starting to get soft. Here in an atv shared section a side by side had swung in the ditch. They were already well installed with 2 other vehicles which were  pulling with winches to bring it back into the trail. Good for him because is a lot harder to unstuck than a snowmobile!



The trail being soft it was already starting to get bumpy



We refueled just before crossing the St-Maurice river near the Gabelle dam



On the other side, trail #3 was particularly worn. We got shaken  up to the junction for Lac à la Tortue that we took. We then took a dead end  before the St-Maurice river to go to the Pizzeria du Lac where we ate very well as usual



After lunch we continued and got on the St-Maurice river. The sky was geting more cloudy



We went up to the intersection with #23 trail and saw that the M19 trail (the one that ride on the river toward Marineau) was closed. The club closed it on Friday because of water accumulation. We for our part turned on #23 west



A few bumps but good condition. We feeling of passing through a tunnel here!



The snowcover is good and it was riding well.



We passed near the Vallée du Parc ski resort in Shawinigan



And then continued west


 
Here passing near the l'auberge du Trappeur



Here a small bridge with a beautiful view, we always stop when we pass there



We found ourselves in front of that at the #349 junction for St-Alexis des Monts



It bothered us a lot. I did not know if the detour was to go through the Koubec (#350 trail farther) which would have push me tight for the gaz, so we took a break there hoping that someone who would pass could inform us and that's what happened. About 10 minutes later, a group of 3 sledderss stopped and they were coming from St-Alexis and had just made the detour, so they explained to us what we needed to know. The reason for the detour is the repair of a bridge. The interactive map is up to date but not my GPS map ... I really need to install Imotoneige on my phone ... Here is a screenshot of the interactive map concerning this detour where I surrounded in yellow the closed intersection and green the new.



Just be careful because the signage coming in the direction like we did is not the best and you have to look backward to see the detour sign. This is before the Pin Rouge entrance of the Mastigouche reserve, so if you got up to the Pin Rouge entrance and didn't seen the junction, turn back. You can't miss it coming from the other side



So we easily reached St-Alexis des Monts village where I refueled full but it was already 5:00 pm and we were still far from home! It was late enough for the dozers to had start their runs so we rode on a freshly groomed trail up to the Pouvoirie du Lac Blanc. We did a short very rought segment, then got quite decent conditions in the Mandeville club where we crossed the dozer midway



We cut on Lac Maskinongé staked trail to reach St-Gabriel de Brandon where it started to snow hard very suddenly. It was not too windy so visibility remained acceptable on the low beams. So we came back under the snow and arrived home around 7:45 pm with 215 miles on the dreammeter



A other great ride for us but the mild weather did not help the trail condition and with the chosen path which was slower in the afternoon it gave us a big day. We discovered ourself new muscles sunday morning which we didn't know existed!!!

In summary, the snow cover is good everywhere and will be even better with the snow that we have just received. The snowmobile season is at his best and now is the time to enjoy it.

For details on the trail conditions here is the place to look: https://www.snowmobilecountry.ca/en/conditions/

Alain

*********** video added on the post #8**********************
Here is the trail path of our last Saturday ride 25 January 2020, before the last snowfall



We took advantage of the chance we have to be able to start our ride by sled directly from home and took #43 trail south from St-Thomas de Joliette in order to explore the south my area. Very mild temperature around -2C. Here along a windbreaker tree line near home



We then took the #3 east. Beautiful and fast trail with correct snowcover



The Chaloupe river in Berthierville is good and staked



We then continue on trail #3, here in the St-Barthélemy sector. There were some spots with  brownish snow but it was before the 6-8 inches of new snow we received in Saturday to Sunday night



I usually take the loop on the #63 east of St-Barthélemy which takes us a little further north, away from St-Laurence river(ie more snow) but this time I kept the #3 which was correct



Just before St-Ursule I wanted to take the 2nd loop of #63 but it has changed places (the interactive map is up to date) and it is only a dead end which leads to the Cascades pizzeria at the old location of the intersection.



We must continue a bit less than 1 mile further to get to the new junction of the #63 trail



This new trail path connect on the #350 trail path of past years in the power lines



We continued straight to keep #63 to see the Magnan falls in Charette




A little further, a big wild turkey crossed the trail in front of us



When you see one, there are more... the rest of the herd was right next to the trail, not shy at all



We then arrive on the site of the Magnan falls in Charette



The falls themselves are frozen hard



but this place is always nice , a good spot for taking a break.



Just downstream from the footbridge, the river forms a sort of large pot. One day I should walk to see the fall on the other side ...



And the view upstream from the bridge



We then continued towards Ste-Etienne. It was very mild and the trails were starting to get soft. Here in an atv shared section a side by side had swung in the ditch. They were already well installed with 2 other vehicles which were  pulling with winches to bring it back into the trail. Good for him because is a lot harder to unstuck than a snowmobile!



The trail being soft it was already starting to get bumpy



We refueled just before crossing the St-Maurice river near the Gabelle dam



On the other side, trail #3 was particularly worn. We got shaken  up to the junction for Lac à la Tortue that we took. We then took a dead end  before the St-Maurice river to go to the Pizzeria du Lac where we ate very well as usual



After lunch we continued and got on the St-Maurice river. The sky was geting more cloudy



We went up to the intersection with #23 trail and saw that the M19 trail (the one that ride on the river toward Marineau) was closed. The club closed it on Friday because of water accumulation. We for our part turned on #23 west



A few bumps but good condition. We feeling of passing through a tunnel here!



The snowcover is good and it was riding well.



We passed near the Vallée du Parc ski resort in Shawinigan



And then continued west


 
Here passing near the l'auberge du Trappeur



Here a small bridge with a beautiful view, we always stop when we pass there



We found ourselves in front of that at the #349 junction for St-Alexis des Monts



It bothered us a lot. I did not know if the detour was to go through the Koubec (#350 trail farther) which would have push me tight for the gaz, so we took a break there hoping that someone who would pass could inform us and that's what happened. About 10 minutes later, a group of 3 sledderss stopped and they were coming from St-Alexis and had just made the detour, so they explained to us what we needed to know. The reason for the detour is the repair of a bridge. The interactive map is up to date but not my GPS map ... I really need to install Imotoneige on my phone ... Here is a screenshot of the interactive map concerning this detour where I surrounded in yellow the closed intersection and green the new.



Just be careful because the signage coming in the direction like we did is not the best and you have to look backward to see the detour sign. This is before the Pin Rouge entrance of the Mastigouche reserve, so if you got up to the Pin Rouge entrance and didn't seen the junction, turn back. You can't miss it coming from the other side



So we easily reached St-Alexis des Monts village where I refueled full but it was already 5:00 pm and we were still far from home! It was late enough for the dozers to had start their runs so we rode on a freshly groomed trail up to the Pouvoirie du Lac Blanc. We did a short very rought segment, then got quite decent conditions in the Mandeville club where we crossed the dozer midway



We cut on Lac Maskinongé staked trail to reach St-Gabriel de Brandon where it started to snow hard very suddenly. It was not too windy so visibility remained acceptable on the low beams. So we came back under the snow and arrived home around 7:45 pm with 215 miles on the dreammeter



A other great ride for us but the mild weather did not help the trail condition and with the chosen path which was slower in the afternoon it gave us a big day. We discovered ourself new muscles sunday morning which we didn't know existed!!!

In summary, the snow cover is good everywhere and will be even better with the snow that we have just received. The snowmobile season is at his best and now is the time to enjoy it.

For details on the trail conditions here is the place to look: https://www.snowmobilecountry.ca/en/conditions/

Alain

*********** video added on the post #8**********************
Here is the trail path of our last Saturday ride 25 January 2020, before the last snowfall



We took advantage of the chance we have to be able to start our ride by sled directly from home and took #43 trail south from St-Thomas de Joliette in order to explore the south my area. Very mild temperature around -2C. Here along a windbreaker tree line near home



We then took the #3 east. Beautiful and fast trail with correct snowcover



The Chaloupe river in Berthierville is good and staked



We then continue on trail #3, here in the St-Barthélemy sector. There were some spots with  brownish snow but it was before the 6-8 inches of new snow we received in Saturday to Sunday night



I usually take the loop on the #63 east of St-Barthélemy which takes us a little further north, away from St-Laurence river(ie more snow) but this time I kept the #3 which was correct



Just before St-Ursule I wanted to take the 2nd loop of #63 but it has changed places (the interactive map is up to date) and it is only a dead end which leads to the Cascades pizzeria at the old location of the intersection.



We must continue a bit less than 1 mile further to get to the new junction of the #63 trail



This new trail path connect on the #350 trail path of past years in the power lines



We continued straight to keep #63 to see the Magnan falls in Charette




A little further, a big wild turkey crossed the trail in front of us



When you see one, there are more... the rest of the herd was right next to the trail, not shy at all



We then arrive on the site of the Magnan falls in Charette



The falls themselves are frozen hard



but this place is always nice , a good spot for taking a break.



Just downstream from the footbridge, the river forms a sort of large pot. One day I should walk to see the fall on the other side ...



And the view upstream from the bridge



We then continued towards Ste-Etienne. It was very mild and the trails were starting to get soft. Here in an atv shared section a side by side had swung in the ditch. They were already well installed with 2 other vehicles which were  pulling with winches to bring it back into the trail. Good for him because is a lot harder to unstuck than a snowmobile!



The trail being soft it was already starting to get bumpy



We refueled just before crossing the St-Maurice river near the Gabelle dam



On the other side, trail #3 was particularly worn. We got shaken  up to the junction for Lac à la Tortue that we took. We then took a dead end  before the St-Maurice river to go to the Pizzeria du Lac where we ate very well as usual



After lunch we continued and got on the St-Maurice river. The sky was geting more cloudy



We went up to the intersection with #23 trail and saw that the M19 trail (the one that ride on the river toward Marineau) was closed. The club closed it on Friday because of water accumulation. We for our part turned on #23 west



A few bumps but good condition. We feeling of passing through a tunnel here!



The snowcover is good and it was riding well.



We passed near the Vallée du Parc ski resort in Shawinigan



And then continued west


 
Here passing near the l'auberge du Trappeur



Here a small bridge with a beautiful view, we always stop when we pass there



We found ourselves in front of that at the #349 junction for St-Alexis des Monts



It bothered us a lot. I did not know if the detour was to go through the Koubec (#350 trail farther) which would have push me tight for the gaz, so we took a break there hoping that someone who would pass could inform us and that's what happened. About 10 minutes later, a group of 3 sledderss stopped and they were coming from St-Alexis and had just made the detour, so they explained to us what we needed to know. The reason for the detour is the repair of a bridge. The interactive map is up to date but not my GPS map ... I really need to install Imotoneige on my phone ... Here is a screenshot of the interactive map concerning this detour where I surrounded in yellow the closed intersection and green the new.



Just be careful because the signage coming in the direction like we did is not the best and you have to look backward to see the detour sign. This is before the Pin Rouge entrance of the Mastigouche reserve, so if you got up to the Pin Rouge entrance and didn't seen the junction, turn back. You can't miss it coming from the other side



So we easily reached St-Alexis des Monts village where I refueled full but it was already 5:00 pm and we were still far from home! It was late enough for the dozers to had start their runs so we rode on a freshly groomed trail up to the Pouvoirie du Lac Blanc. We did a short very rought segment, then got quite decent conditions in the Mandeville club where we crossed the dozer midway



We cut on Lac Maskinongé staked trail to reach St-Gabriel de Brandon where it started to snow hard very suddenly. It was not too windy so visibility remained acceptable on the low beams. So we came back under the snow and arrived home around 7:45 pm with 215 miles on the dreammeter



A other great ride for us but the mild weather did not help the trail condition and with the chosen path which was slower in the afternoon it gave us a big day. We discovered ourself new muscles sunday morning which we didn't know existed!!!

In summary, the snow cover is good everywhere and will be even better with the snow that we have just received. The snowmobile season is at his best and now is the time to enjoy it.

For details on the trail conditions here is the place to look: https://www.snowmobilecountry.ca/en/conditions/

Alain

Here's a short video I edited from shots taken last saturday afternoon (18 january 2020) between Zec Tawachiche relay and Lac Édouard 
crank up the sound and the quality and enjoy
And I left you a bonus, and older one from the 5 january 2020 that I had not posted here... It snowned pretty much since those images but you may have fun to watch it anyway
 

You are welcome mccaffrey! I hope I have many others ahead which mean I will do many other rides... 
Thank you Cnc! 👍
You are welcome Mike! Yes I have a week off on the beginning of March especially for riding with my good partner Snowcruiser. We don't know where yet. We begin to talk about it last saturday night on our small trip and had no definitive plan. We are very late planners, we will decide in the last days before the trip knowing the snow conditions and the possible storms that can affect our plans.
Yes I was so nice to meet Jim and Gemma at RDL and having much time to chat with them. And it was nice to meet you there too for the first time!
You are welcome slomo, Bienvenue! I took some video files as well during this ride, I will try to do something with them in the next days ...

Incredible pictures for sure!!!
I always told as a joke that my dream was to search my car in my driveway with a 10 foot pole... I think they got it!!!😁

Thank you Chris! I can say you make a darn good job with your own phone! your reports are outstanding! 
I read you are on snow again, you are on the way for an high miles/smiles season 👍

Here's a short video I edited from shots taken last saturday afternoon (18 january 2020) between Zec Tawachiche relay and Lac Édouard 
crank up the sound and the quality and enjoy
And I left you a bonus, and older one from the 5 january 2020 that I had not posted here... It snowned pretty much since those images but you may have fun to watch it anyway
 

7 of us rode out of Cabanon 3 days and then did a 3 day loop. Overall trails were 7-10. Area received 8-12 inches of snow the day we arrived. Rode thru the following places during the week. 1,000 miles total 6 days of riding. St Zenon, Mattawin, Repos, St Gabriel, Kanawata, Weyomentaci, Relay 22, La Tuque. Only 1 potato in St. Michel. Trails south toward Gabriel were fine. Cant say enough about how much I like this 2020 Renegade Enduro 900 Turbo for Quebec riding. Was snowing good when we left also.

Did you see this Car on the Trail?
https://www.dootalk.com/forums/topic/1578699-le-cabanon-st-zenon-quebec-report-day-2/
GutZ

Day 4
Plan was Amos to Chapis for the night.
tq 93 was fantastic! Anywhere from 4-6” of light fluff. Stellar day. Lunch in Lsq where Phil had to bury the sled riding 200 yards to get a qt of oil in the center of town. We where going to stay at the opineska but didn’t have the right rooms for 5. So after a stop at the clubhouse off to chibougamau to Motel Chibougamau for the night 288 miles. 93 south in the morning around the top of the LSJ. Plenty of 60 packs in demarisville! Beaver free as of now!

Day 2
The plan was to continue West either Val Dor or Belletere. Quick call and the forestel is all booked up. Ok, destination Paquin in Belletere. 322 to Tq63. Although there is quite a bit of snow here they obviously need more. Ridiculous amount of brush sticking through the snow, especially after Le domaine. Although just groomed the day before it was a mess till it opens up on the forest road. Into la Verande for fuel and lunch. Super nice owner. Said she will definitely be open next year for lodging. She said they lost there Dachsund to a Wolf last fall. From there 63 fast and smooth. It’s been about 4 years since I’ve been out this way, forgot about that 30 mile super tight twisty stretch from lake Truit to Belletere. Not what the doctor ordered to end the day. At the Pacquin now actually a real nice place. Headed over to the local Pub, great time with the locals. I do believe the plan is Matagami next. 265 miles for the day

Here's a short video I edited from shots taken last saturday afternoon (18 january 2020) between Zec Tawachiche relay and Lac Édouard 
crank up the sound and the quality and enjoy
And I left you a bonus, and older one from the 5 january 2020 that I had not posted here... It snowned pretty much since those images but you may have fun to watch it anyway
 

Saw this on trail today  the old buzzard was smoking a cigar 

Your videos and pictures are of the finest quality sir . Absolutely stunning quality. All I can do is snap pictures with my phone.
 

Not to be all corny about "the adventure" but you know, with zero-drama riders even a black trail rescue is WAY better than a terrific day at work, and with the right refreshments can even be fun.

Here's a short video I edited from shots taken last saturday afternoon (18 january 2020) between Zec Tawachiche relay and Lac Édouard 
crank up the sound and the quality and enjoy
And I left you a bonus, and older one from the 5 january 2020 that I had not posted here... It snowned pretty much since those images but you may have fun to watch it anyway