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For one they can’t accurately predict what happens a few days out. Months out? I hope for a normal winter. Even around my area in Watertown NY. Tug Hill from right after Thanksgiving until April first was pretty much a given.
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In 2006 we rode 347 on our way up to Roberval. I would say about 10 miles before Odanak there was an open stream crossing. There was a guy on a Yamaha sitting on the other side. He stopped us and told us not to cross. His sled picked up the perfect size rock to wedge between the track and the forward bulkhead of his tunnel. We crossed on the ice of a little pond and stopped to help him out. There were eight of us plus him. We worked at it for about an hour but could not get that damn rock out of there. Tried to remove the axle but did not have the right tools to do it. He had sent the two guys he was riding with to La Tuque to get a hammer and a bar and said they should be back anytime. One of our guys had a couple of beers in his saddlebag leftover from the night before. We gave him one, and told him if we didn’t see his buddies by the time we got to La Tuque we would come back and get him. About three miles later we met his buddies on their way back for the rescue. Long story, but I have think about that trail every time we pass through. Too bad we lose those trails.
- Je me souviens, zeusand and iceman
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Perfect. We start on Feb 7.
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M20 runs between 345 and 360 on the north side of the Mastigouche. M21 is a spur off that. I believe I’m correct in saying it at one time came out by the Windigo Outfitter. This screen shot is an approximation of where the trails are.http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_10/IMG_0177.thumb.jpeg.e9f5655c6f76f4645baed63031f663af.jpeg
- dooright and Je me souviens
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Your dealer can provide your new sled VIN to you before it ships if you’re getting close to missing the early bird special.
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Another place the ladies would appreciate is on a spur trail not far from Cap Chat - https://villagegrandenature.com/en/
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About Mont Laurier - if you like to stay at the Comfort Inn. We like to start there as it is an easy drive for us. Last winter I was told that on the weekends there was a minimum two night stay. The woman I spoke with said they weren’t happy about it, but that is what the new management wanted. So avoid a weekend night if you are passing through or starting there.
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I’m starting to look at the map here and there now. At this point undecided. Go west? Would like to see if 63 reopens where it has been closed for logging the past two years. Head north? Would like to see if there will be gas again between Chibougamau and LaDore or get the group (6) to agree to carry gas. Current saddlebag configurations on all but my sled won’t accommodate a linq gas caddy. Head east to Lac Saint Jean area? Really like the area north of the lake. Wouldn’t mind a couple day’s riding loops before moving on.
Since we are 6 guys and sometimes 7, we make reservations for an early February trip usually by end of November. -
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12 hours ago, Pipeman said:
Non motorized clientele that are transported to their destinations by a motorized vehicle! They should use cross country skis, or snow shoes to get there, less carbon footprint that way.
Flew their private jet to get there though. They probably borrowed credits from the Ketchup King, John Kerry?
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Awesome trip for you and your wife. As much fun as we have on our annual “boys” trip, nothing beats riding with your wife.
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2 minutes ago, GSX800 said:
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Four of the six of our regular riding group have had air ride suspension sleds since 2010. What the dealer said is very true. Drop that air ride to 1 and get that snow flap closer to the ground when conditions are hard will make a big difference. Add scratchers too, big help with cooling and hyfax lubrication. One other thing that our group did is replace the stock hyfax with vespel hyfax. End of melting your sliders. They are expensive, but I have moved mine from sled to sled since 2016.
Quick story - My wife has a 2016 900 Enduro. In those hard conditions she would overheat all the time with the air ride on one. Let it cool for 10 minutes, ride another few miles. Repeat. My wife weighs about 115 lbs. I would change sleds with her, no more problems with the Enduro, but she would overheat my sled. I only weigh 165 lbs, but that little bit of weight made a difference in the snow flap height. I ended up replacing the torsion springs in her sled with a lighter set. End of problem.
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Thankfully you guys are ok to some degree. It happens so fast. Speedy recovery to Jeff.
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Signed.
Since we had our itinerary and reservations set for our group of six, we were good boys, followed their rules and paid the fee to pass through the ZEC. Since we were just passing through for one day, it didn’t break the bank. If I had known before we had established our itinerary, perhaps I would have rerouted? -
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Staged out of Hotel L'Empress a few years back. We have an in line four place trailer and had no problem with parking. Gas station right next door. Tim Hortons across the street if you want a quick coffee and something to eat for breakfast. LaCage sports bar/restaurant in the hotel. Trail right out the back of the parking lot to take you out of town.
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Since I responded back in 2019, I’ll update. Last year my Uclear Amp Pro, had an open mic that I couldn’t correct. Killed the battery in under an hour when in intercom mode (talking with others). Four guys in our group added the Uclear Motion 6 with great success. Three have Oxygen helmets one guy was still in a BV2S, he now has an Oxygen for this year. I purchased a Motion 6 as well this year since we already had four of the six of us using them. Installation was simple in the Oxygen helmet. I do not use the ear muffs that come with the Oxygen. I found it too quiet when you’re standing trail side talking to each other. Here is a YouTube link that you may find helpful.
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Pipeman, report.back on Marina Chibougamau. Last time we were there it was still JC Bou. I have often wondered how it is now under the new owners. Thanks
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The New Sled Thread
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Those are two nice sleds!