Mid Range

there is so much water in the bush......good frost is good. Good for deer hunting too

bridge is taking shape

It's not my translation. I just dropped the article into Google translator. I know sometimes it might look weird.

new bridge on Bazin river

Looks like they solved this issue....... for the time being. http://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1063227/soulagement-pour-les-clubs-de-motoneigistes  The transfer of responsibility for access to logging roads between the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Forests, Wildlife and Parks has given snowmobile clubs cold sweat this fall. The clubs feared for a few weeks for the survival and that of the network of trails in Quebec. A text by Joane Bérubé An imbroglio administrative ended in a meeting on Tuesday morning between the Federation of snowmobile clubs and Minister Luc Blanchette, responsible for Forests, Wildlife and Parks. Newly responsible for forest roads, the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks (MFFP) considered, according to its regulations, that these were multipurpose paths, so without restriction on their access, much to the chagrin of the clubs of snowmobilers who maintained and marked them. It became impossible for clubs to charge access now open to all vehicles, ATVs or cars. Without income or exclusivity, the clubs found themselves unable to continue the maintenance, including surfacing, of these trails. The situation was likely to create disruptions in the network and disrupt access to several cottages or private homes by snowmobile. Discussions had been taking place since September between the Federation of Snowmobile Clubs and the MFFP. Quebec will see to it that the situation does not happen again. "There will be a discussion table, for the future, to harmonize everything and that for users, it is the safest possible," says the president of the Federation of snowmobile clubs, Mario Gagnon. Release of the Official Opposition The problem was denounced by the official opposition at a press conference by Bonaventure MPs Sylvain Roy, René-Lévesque, Martin Ouellet and Jonquière, Sylvain Gaudreault, on Tuesday. The members asked Minister Blanchette to renew the agreements in the same way as before. "We are attractive in Quebec because we have a quality network that corresponds to international expectations," said Sylvain Roy, who considered that the problem opened the door to a disintegration of the network. According to the Quebec Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, the industry generates economic spinoffs estimated at $ 3.27 billion annually.

you can't buy anymore online thru local clubs website. If you want to buy online you must go thru FCMQ website. Add $7.00 for shipping and handling. You can still buy your trail pass the old fashion (person to person). Ours is 13-786......you can view point of sale thru club website.Everything is there. https://fcmq.qc.ca/en/clubs/clubs-lists/ass-reg-des-motoneigistes-de-la-haute-gatineau-les-ours-blancs-inc/

latest news is.........they will build and ice bridge for winter 2017-18. They would replace the bridge for the following season.

Winter forecast from Accuweather https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/canada-winter-forecast-snowstorms-to-frequent-ontario-quebec-dangerously-cold-air-to-grip-the-prairies/70002988

another great article about how well the world of snowmobile is doing in Québec. http://www.journaldemontreal.com/2017/10/14/le-gouvernement-menace-la-survie-de-plusieurs-clubs

I wonder if Piteman snowmobile club will be still maintaining the portion of TQ 13 between Ste-Anne du lac and Réservoir Mitchinamécus via Club Notawissi or simply stick to the old 13 route.

an article from le journal de Québec.........drop this into your translator. There is a lot of truth in that article. http://www.journaldequebec.com/2017/09/28/le-reseau-de-sentiers-de-motoneige-en-danger?utm_medium=cxense&utm_source=journaldemontreal.com&utm_campaign=reco#cxrecs_s

This bridge was already existing TB........old railroad bridge PSDA restored last year. It will be interesting to see if they will be able to open that trail, they've been talking about for the past 2 years, between Masham and Low connecting to the railroad bed. NO news yet.

This bridge is located near Portage du Fort in Western Québec. You can see pics here https://www.facebook.com/amppsda/ scroll down to last January.

no problem.........much larger than the one at the chateau Logue.

It`s probably a temporary situation...... money, money, money!!

Club Passe-Partout from Roberval posted on fb stating for next winter, they will build an ice bridge on Trenche River. More details to follow....

I sticked with the 600 mill..... Gade X. My 3rd one.

hum!! not sure if mine is there but things are getting interesting.

The Beams are Kaput.......they need to rebuilt from scratch...

with all the flooding in Québec this spring, our trail network certainly has suffered at some point.

I saw this on Facebook......bridge over trenche river between roberval and relais 22

a picture worth a thousand words.....they say!!

terrible news........you could see on TV, cops and rescuers were by TQ 5.

the inside and outside