[Another great run up to Parent.]

[Another great run up to Parent.]

Despite the mild weather which make trails soft, trails are in good shape specially north of ste-anne du lac. Hats off to Piteman and Alliance du nord SC. Everything was freshly groomed. Central was packed friday nite with a "chansonnier". Still some good riding in the upper gatineau and upper laurentians.

[Unexpected dump of snow.]

10 minutes ago, GT Rider said:

Hi Jack,

Do you have a saw to take care of that speed bump?

Happy trails.

No saw Jim...the groomer operator took care it. Have a safe trip.

[Unexpected dump of snow.]

[Unexpected dump of snow.]

[Unexpected dump of snow.]

[Unexpected dump of snow.]

[Unexpected dump of snow.]

[Unexpected dump of snow.]

I thought we were cooked for the season with this unusual mild weather but old man winter dumped between 6 to 9 inches of heavy wet snow.Perfect type of snow to keep us going. Did some scouting around maniwaki. Going back to Parent friday morning for the third time...yeah!!!  Beer is always good at the central.

[Permits - Rapids Des Joachims]

13-791 CLUB MOTO-NEIGE PINGOUINS

Case postale 10 Fort Coulonge QC J0X 1V0

Personne contact: Wayne Venne

Téléphone: (819) 683-1691

[Le Domaine to Val-D'Or]

53 minutes ago, stupe said:

How's it looking around Maniwaki?

I don't even ride myself........trails stated in yellow on the website. Another mild week ahead and no snow in the forecast. Worst season since early 80's in my area. You will need to drive further north.

[Westbound from Shawinigan]

We went to ville-marie feb 13-14.it was thin back then. It has been mild since a week. 

[I'm boycotting QR!]

Posting from Pourvoirie Lavérendrye...trail is like a hardwood floor around here(incredible). Yes it's time to get back to Maniwaki before the thaw.

[Gatineau to 83 trip advice and info]

4 minutes ago, Trailblazer said:

The 13 up to Maniwaki is a rail bed.

Now pending on which trail you'll be leaving Maniwaki on to enter the Parc, if you continue up on the 13 then 322 west you'll need to buy your gas at La Classic in Lytton. If you leave Maniwaki on the 63 fuel up in Maniwaki cause your next gas stop is at La Domaine.

Wether he takes 13 north then 322 or 63 west he's gonna end up at le classic  for gas then le domaine.

[Dravereus trail]

Talked with Dominic's wife in Clova. Not looking good for that trail this winter. Groomer issue and too much snow upon the road. But Abitibi is nice so far for us.

[Team Iceman report..... trip 2]

38 minutes ago, Carman said:

Hey Ice where exactly is Balbazard? Google maps shows it right beside Seneterre but I know that is not the case, I have always wanted to spend the night and have dinner there, I have heard a lot of good things. 

where the red circle is.......look up for lac trévet.

[Temiscaming to mount laurier]

4 minutes ago, zrtkat said:

We are all loaded up and leaving late saturday night from Ohio will be in Temiscaming Sunday afternoon and start our ride Monday morning

looking forward to our first saddlebag tour in quebec

Greg

 

Have a good trip.....Leaving tomorrow for a 7 day trip. if you go thru Ville-Marie let me know how the conditions are. Will be in Ville-Marie next Tuesday. I've been told they have snow but not for sale.

[Val-dor, Sennterre, LSQ permit locations]

call them.....they might have some. You can get there by sled too.

http://www.bericsport.com/en/home.html

[Montagne du Diable]

Relais Windigo went up in smoke in 2016

[trail status mount Laurier Area]

Near cents lacs...pic above on 319 near mekoos

[trail status mount Laurier Area]

7 hours ago, doonali said:

Reason for closure?  Reopening this season? Is the local orange opened that splits 13 and 33/53.

Wood runner map shows 13 all green and opened.

 

Thank you , Greg

The place itself is closed Greg.Sorry for the confusion. Yes local trail is open from 13 to 33/53.

Great ride again today. We left baskatong to ste-anne du lac to mekoos-lunic-cent lacs down to fer à cheval.Great conditions

[trail status mount Laurier Area]

15 hours ago, Cnc said:

Look up the specific clubs that groom the area and follow them on their web page or even better FB. Most clubs respond to comments made on their FB page. Having said that mid February is 3 weeks away a lot can happen from now till then.

Facebook is now a powerful tool for trail conditions. Anyhow we crossed baskatong reservoir yesterday and it is thin with rocks around windigo village but things are improving towards ste-anne du lac. North of ste- anne du lac trails were table top. TQ13 via Notawissi(closed btw) up to mitchi reservoir and down to ste-anne.wow!!

two thumbs up to Piteman SC 

[Hotel - La Tuque]

I have stayed in La Tuque several times at Marineau but last time we stayed there and I would go back. Downtown La Tuque.

http://www.tourismehautemauricie.com/en/profile/auberge-des-lits... Rooms are upstairs with a restaurant below.

[Temiscaming to mount laurier]

Val d'Or SC replied back to me........ TQ 63 in business since january 19 th.

 

http://www.abitibi-temiscamingue-tourism.org/snowmobile/trail-conditions/

[Temiscaming to mount laurier]

23 minutes ago, Shore1066 said:

I seen on FMCQ trail conditions that the 63 trail east of Belleterre is closed.  Something to check on . 

correct.........here too  http://www.abitibi-temiscamingue-tourism.org/snowmobile/trail-conditions/

looks to be under Val d'Or territory. I sent them a PM. Will see what they say.