Mid Range

Depending on how you mount them you may have to drill because the trailblizzer has a two bolt mount for each scratcher.  The Kimpex has a one bolt mount.  The two bolt mount keeps the scratcher from rotating.  The Kimpex may not rotate but the second bolt insures that.  Other than the mount, both companies scratchers are almost identical.
When not in use, I hook the scratchers over the rail and tie them with a short piece of safety wire.  I've been meaning to put eyelets on but haven't yet.
Jack & Sandi

I've been running those also for around 6 years.Took them off my last sled and put them on my current ride.No worries about reverse or railroad tracks.

My Yamaha Apex’s have all had an empy hole in rail on skid bolted them right on.
one scratcher each side. 
When not in use on mine they hook right back onto the rail on skid and stay there, I’m sure other sleds will need a bolt or hook to hold them. 

I use these on my sleds. They are great
you get what you pay for well worth the $$$ very nicely built. Solid.
https://www.kimpex.com/en-ca/products/snowmobile/suspensions-and-parts/ice-scratchers/between-the-lines-ice-scratcher-duraflex
 

Looks like the northern part of the Outaouais region is in winter mode. Guys unloaded at the Pensive this past weekend. This pic was taken off Lépine road (Shannon Lodge area) next to Pensive. Guy said road is plowed by the loggers up to Vimont road( as usual) past Pensive relay.

Looks like the northern part of the Outaouais region is in winter mode. Guys unloaded at the Pensive this past weekend. This pic was taken off Lépine road (Shannon Lodge area) next to Pensive. Guy said road is plowed by the loggers up to Vimont road( as usual) past Pensive relay.

Looks like the northern part of the Outaouais region is in winter mode. Guys unloaded at the Pensive this past weekend. This pic was taken off Lépine road (Shannon Lodge area) next to Pensive. Guy said road is plowed by the loggers up to Vimont road( as usual) past Pensive relay.

Looks like the northern part of the Outaouais region is in winter mode. Guys unloaded at the Pensive this past weekend. This pic was taken off Lépine road (Shannon Lodge area) next to Pensive. Guy said road is plowed by the loggers up to Vimont road( as usual) past Pensive relay.

Looks like the northern part of the Outaouais region is in winter mode. Guys unloaded at the Pensive this past weekend. This pic was taken off Lépine road (Shannon Lodge area) next to Pensive. Guy said road is plowed by the loggers up to Vimont road( as usual) past Pensive relay.

Looks like the northern part of the Outaouais region is in winter mode. Guys unloaded at the Pensive this past weekend. This pic was taken off Lépine road (Shannon Lodge area) next to Pensive. Guy said road is plowed by the loggers up to Vimont road( as usual) past Pensive relay.

Mid range I really appreciate you posting this news.  As I have said before, your back yard is my favorite playground.  Every year the lepine road excursions take a new twist.  It's almost as if no one wants it to be.  I enjoy it, almost as much as I enjoy Clova.  I know this is not a popular opinion, however if you really think about it, it's hard to argue with:  If you don't want to stay with Dominic at the school house, and you really miss the Tabernack that much, stay off the lepone road altogether, without his work and expenditure there would be no trail up the Lepine.  In the words of another fellow QR favorite...Merci, bon soir!

That's a bummer unless they have an ice bridge. It makes shooting up to Clova a lot quicker.

Welcome aboard Goose. We have been saddlebagging for years and we always book ahead. Way ahead if we plan to stay in a popular destination and on weekends. One thing for sure, we never leave to our destination in the morning without our rooms booked so we book the night before or a few days ahead. No stress. 
As for the weather...our favorite channel at night is the weather network. Unfortunately we have no control on the weather and trail conditions. 
As a 3 day loop, if you are looking for wilderness, remote areas and not much traffic I would suggest you:
Maniwaki-Val d'Or
Val d'Or-Parent
Parent-Maniwaki
Lots of options....

Looks like they solved this issue....... for the time being.
http://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1063227/soulagement-pour-les-clubs-de-motoneigistes
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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.

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.

Yep when Carol had the Tamarac I bought my trail pass through Alliance du Nord club, I agree they do an incredible job. Still would buy through them if I had a contact.
Thanks again Mid range for the info on the bridge.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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