Byrd Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 The temperature she go up, the temperature she go down. We are a few days into the tour, neglected to write. Left Oliphant on the 15th, 2 McKenzies 2 Moores, 10hr drive to Mont Laurier temperature +9. drove through rain and fog. Woke up to -6 headed north to 100 lacs. Trails choppy and icy to Ferme-nerve. Stoped at Mount Diablo, only three sleds there on February 16, hard to believe. North to 100 lacs perfect, stopped for lunch St Anne du Lacs for lunch and fuel. Somebody got stuck, not mentioning any names (mrs). Woke up -17, she go down, 25 cm of snow. Great service from the folks at 100 Lacs, machines dusted off for us. Headed south towards Rabaska lodge, but no reservations, OOPS. Ended up getting a spot at Club Fontbrune, nice place excellent staff. Woke up to -24, headed back to Mont Laurier. Scott shut off his machine before crossing river, would not restart, starter problems we think. Towed back to dealership, only 2 Km, new battery no luck. Down to rental office, Expedition available, sans turbo. Back to trailer loaded up and off to Iceland to see Reggie at Drakkar to meet up with the boy from Nova Scotia. Just over freezing in the morning, unloaded and headed to Camp Taureau. Made a few wrong turns around Shawinigan, lots of traffic but trails were surprisingly good. Ran out of gas just before Carbanon on the boy’s sled. Somebody forgot to fill it up, someone about my size, also gas caddy empty, another OOPS(not me, Scott’s doing). +2 this morning ride back up to 100 lacs, light traffic, trails 10 out of 10. We were going to take the lakes up, good thing we didn’t snowing very heavy. Sun came out, and got starting to get cold, -15 come dark. Temperature she go down. P Hardy, wng-2, MrGutz and 9 others 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 Great report and pictures, sounds like there were more then a few laughs along the way. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted February 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 Temperature she go down, woke up to -33. In no hurry to leave this morning. Decide to change route and head straight up to Barrage Gouin….to old to ride in the cold. Trails good all the way to the bridge on 13. Trails rough all the way to the turn off to Barrage Gouin. Stop for gas at Parent, had to dodge a few snow boulders but all and all a good day. Arrived a little early, had to put on the auxiliary heat, all good now. P Hardy, GT Rider, MrGutz and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 Awesome report and pics Byrd. Loved all the pics but the one with the beers on top of the stove is my favorite. PLAYHARD and jak 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted February 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 Woke to -26 felt like -36. Good breakfast and on the trails by 10. Took the east Y of the local trail, broke trail all the way, lots of fun. In to Wemo for gas. Came across our second rescue this trip, another person fail to negotiate the corner. Lots of manpower out in no time. Off to relay 22 for lunch. Good soup, poutine and chicken strips. Back to Windigo for the evening. All trails good, really good and great. Beautiful sunny day. Lots of snow in this area. mikerider, dooright, Snohorse and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 GREAT pics !!! Snohorse and PLAYHARD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted February 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Woke to -23, left at 9:30 after another good stay at windigo. Beautiful morning for a run down the reservoir to the local trail then to trail 73. Great run down till we hit the 355, rough trails all the way until the 23. Starting snowing heavy, back to see Reggie by 4:30. Great trips, great friends and met a few new friends along the way. MrsGTRider, smclelan, wng-2 and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Great pictures, hard to beat the hospitality at windigo dooright and PLAYHARD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted March 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 And we’re back! M&M Tours are on the move again, trailered to La Bannik at Ville Marie. Restaurant was closed due renovations, local restaurants will deliver most days but Mondays…..good thing we always have trails snacks; snacks took a beating. Woke to -10 and sunny, headed south on 63 to 43 and spent the night at Dumoine des Valley Guides. Lunch stop at Temiscaming, food great especially the poutine! Back out to Kipawa for gas ( there’s a restaurant that we did know about) hopped on the lake and ran it down to meet trail 43 and then onto Valley Guides…we were 1st tracks for over 100km. Good scenery on the trail, amazing waterfalls/rapids. Etienne at Valley Guide, is fluently bilingual and “provides warm meals and comfortable beds to weary travellers”. Individual cabins and homemade (really good) food delivered hot to the cabin, dinner and breakfast! Late start, to the town of Swisha for gas where we were the true definition of being a Canadians was defined: we love winter but others are anxious for summer to start. Up to Pourvoire Pavillon La Vérendry for the night. Trails have been perfect, 11 out of 10, hard to find a bump; actually meet 2 groomers today. Spoke to Gilbert, 1 of the groomer drivers, he groomes 180 km stretch of trail 43. He did tell us that they are only allow to groom during the day; the reason for this is because there is no longer support for groomers during the night if something happens. He actually has a nice construction trailer, with satellite tv, mid way up the trail where he spends the nights. Getting ready for a big ride to Rouyn-Noranda tomorrow, we have an appointment at BRP for 9 a.m. For Jazz’s sled as it has been having fuel problems. IMG_0330.MOV GT Rider, iceman, PLAYHARD and 11 others 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 great write up and pics. Hope you guys get the fuel trouble fixed quickly and cheap. Almost missed clicking the last pic link. DAMN that is some fine looking poutine !!! wng-2 and PLAYHARD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Nice run. That's a beautiful area. I love the remoteness of it. Enjoy your final days riding for the season. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted March 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 We waved good bye to Natalie at Pourvoirie La Vérendrye, we stayed in a cabin and pre made delicious meals were ready in fridge for us (Jazz cooked up a great breakfast). We were the first tracks up 396 to Louvicourt, gas & lunch at Hotel Royal; then across to Rouyn-Noranda for another great stay at Hotel Albert….a big day for us old riders, 420 km! Thank goodness (and Groomer drivers) that the trails were 10 out of 10. the Moores had an early morning appointment at the BRP dealer, great service; changed the sock and fuel filter. Warned that the fuel pump was on its way out and to have a Plan B. Spent balance balance of day wondering around town and had a great dinner at Moulin Noir. Concerned about fuel pump, hoping our stars are aligned and as Austin Power says we also like to live dangerously. Headed north to Restaurant Le Poste for lunch, place was packed and the staff had a hard time keeping up. South to 93, across to Amos and the Atmosphere. Dinner at joccivano Restaurant. Woke to 10 cm of snow fall over night. Headed north on 396 to Matagami and back down to Motel du Lac in Quévillon. Trails are still in excellent shape, light snow all day. If you’re thinking about one last ride, don’t be afraid to come to this area. Snobeeler, CaptinMidnight, PLAYHARD and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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