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Thanks Everyone. I am looking forward to getting stuck AGAIN this year. Oh and by the way Big Braap at least when I get stuck they don't have to bring in a truck to get me out. Remember this day....

Worst trail I have ever ridden on was from TQ73 I think... from Saguney area down to St Raymond. 100+ miles of pure HELL. 3-4 whoops. Groomer must have been broken for weeks. We reluctantly rode the same section 12 months later and it was flawless.

Should't cause any issues. They will mix fine. FYI. RenegadeBraap and Big Braap have over 10K miles on their sleds using Mineral oil only with no issues. I think Bill uses regular mineral too and you know how many miles he puts on....

Thanks for putting it on Bill. I know it's a lot of work and we appreciate it. Thanks to J.D. too. It's nice of here to give up a summer weekend for "snowmobiling" too.... Ryan (LilBraap) had a good time picking the winning raffle numbers. It was also nice to finally meet a lot of the people here on the site. I wish I could have spent some more time mingling but I had my hands full with the two little ones. Thanks again Chris

I did a quick search on speedtv.com and they don't show it running again. Maybe after the summer.....

Saguenay in La Baie?

South of Amqui?

Inside flirting with the waitress at Auberge 31??

There was a show on Speed channel yesterday about saddle bagging by motorcycle in Quebec. Dennis Gage host of "My Classic Car" his son, and a friend rode from Quebec city up to Tadoussac across the ferry then up to Chicoutimi then back down to QC. It was fun to watch them take them see the same things as we see on the sleds. The ferry in Tadoussac, Latuque service station etc. Good show if you can catch it on reruns….

Great shot. Wonder what they were doing here?

Sorry to hear this. Bernard was nearly world famous in the sledding world. He will be missed by many. RIP Bernard.

We came up 347 and in to that gas station this year. I think anyway... I don't remember crossing the lake afterward though.

Here is one. Hint : South of the river.....

HI Bill, I will be coming with my family and parents for the Saturday dinner. Any idea what time dinner will be? We are planning to do the cog Railway during the day and need to know what time to be back. 4 adults, 1 baby, 1 child. Looking forward to it Chris

There is only one forum for Quebec. QC rider.

WTF do you do with a stolen groomer?

Only about 3400 for me this year. That has been about my average for the past few years. It's been tough to get away for too many trips with a new baby abd a 3 year old. All in QC except for one ride in Jackman ME. Good season overall.

Hey Gary, I was on the fence whether to go or not since I am not in the market to buy but dinner and some frostys sound good. I will talk to Bill and Chris to see if they can go.... Chris

I have actually been using my expired passport this year and they have not asked for anytnig else. I have a copy of my birth certificate but it has not been needed. If you have an old PP kicking around I would bring that too...

Glad you had a good trip Karl. Chris

We have taken the chappelle trail twice and each time it has been a challange. The first time right after a major storm. Huge moguls for 90 miles. When you bounce off the mogul you land off trail in 3' of powder. The second time this year we rode IN a blizzard. Hard to find the trail exit everytime there is a clear cut. Still had fun though. Maybe next year we will have sun shine.

Hi Dave and Joni Glad you made it back to Real's without issue. It was a pleasure to meet you up at the HI. Great trip report. Chris

Here are some more shots... The famous cave looking out... Train bridge near La Tuque Relais on the upper part of 373 Another of TQ83 The ferry in Taddousac Hill Climbing on the power lines. First tracks up near the Chappell

Here are some of the highlights from the week spent up in Paradise. TQ 83 to Claremont was awesome. Fresh snow on the trail leaving Roberval. No sleds for 100 miiles. I am an expert at getting stuck. I am not alone.... We all end up digging... Friendly trail police... Valin needs more snow... I'll get some others up here later.... Chris

Thanks Bill. We had two great days of riding with the #1 tour guide in Saguenay. It was great not to have to look at a map for the last 400 miles. We are off to Les Escoumins tomorrow for a couple of days. See you back at the HI on Thursday.....