smclelan Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 Feb 14 Day 1 Andyman, Ross, and I started from the Inter-Provincial in Point a la Croix, an overcast day. Did not do as many pics because of this the first few day. Ran from PALC to Cabano and stayed of course at the Royal. Day 2 Left the Royal and had breakfast at Tourville. From there off toward Quebec City to the shuttle. Unfortunately the was an open river right before the Normindin so we pulled into the Comfort Inn at Levi's and had him pic us up there. From the time we called to unloading 60 minutes! Shuttle to Pont Rouge for the night. Day 3 Woke up to fresh snow on out sleds, always a good sign. Trails were good, stopped at Timmies for a quick coffee and warm up in LA Tuque, then on toward WIndigo. Andyman took us on a side turkey trail past Duplussie on to the rest or right to the front door of WIndigo. http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_02/20230215_071113.jpg.d3568d19041e1a4cf06a63490a5dfda2.jpg http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_02/20230216_065824.jpg.803652314852ac79af8b4a154e3b0ef3.jpg http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_02/20230216_095002.jpg.c69a1122befa97637c5d932f802754f4.jpg http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_02/20230217_072504.jpg.07483d00c8f6e12dbd819115c3102ae2.jpg http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_02/20230217_101654.jpg.b493b436993eca0e6f68be447684104b.jpg http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_02/20230217_122836.jpg.ea3653ee105b2cc9c6346472232c5fc5.jpg http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_02/20230217_142936.jpg.2d3448fb1a468b0cddfbef3120d0ddab.jpg http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_02/20230217_143656.jpg.896636e214b4415478157ab687bd3de9.jpg Florida Snowman, zeusand, GT Rider and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 3545km nice ride! mccaffrey, Pipeman, doonali and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 Day 4 Out of Windigo just after sunrise heading West, Wemo was scratchy but such is life on a big trip. Stopped for gas and soup in Parent, gas again in Clova and landed at Lac Fallion just after dark. No chef on staff and the bar closes at 930. The pictures show how this business practice is working for them. 5 sledders there including us. Day 5 Left Lac Fallion early and slipped into Senneterre for breakfast. Then run through to Chibougamau. Gas at Quevilon, next stop Chapais clubhouse. We had supper there then stayed at the truck stop just passed Chibougamau, conveniently 100m off the trail with gas, convience store and rooms. Day 6 We broke fresh snow, first tracks till 20 miles south of the sawmill. Ross's Polaris with the big tank made it to LA Dore on one tank. Andy and I both added some up the trail but in hindsight we might have made it on vapors. South from LA Dore to a little spot in Metabetchouan for the night. MrGutz, GT Rider, mccaffrey and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 Day 7 The sun came out!! We struck off up through Alma toward the Chapelle. We jumped on the lake at Kilometer 31 to avoid the Zec police. The Chapelle never disappoints. We pulled out and took the local orange trail toward Forestville. For anyone that has not ridden this trail, put it on your list it is truly awesome. We went most of the way down then found a secret local trail across the rive to the parallel train and right to Forestville. The cross trail saved about 40km. Day 8 Sun again we are really starting to like this. Out of Forestville and z leisurely rid to Godbout for the 5pm boat. Did I say leisurely, wow I forgot how intense the second half of the trail is between Baie Comeau and Godbout. I strongly recommend it to. Stopped at a little warming shack, then on to Godbout where we sat and watched to ferry come in. Loaded up crossed the river and into the Quality Inn Matane. GT Rider, mccaffrey, P Hardy and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 Day 9 Fresh grooming out of Matane, stopped at the Chap Chat clubhouse for coffee. Trails a mixture of quality as we moved on. Stayed in Mont Louis, a new place none of us had tried before. It was full of sleds that night. Certianly recommend Auberge l'Amerre. Day 10 A short day but beautiful, down through Murdochville (40 sleds lined up out front) for breakfast, LA Cache, to New Richmond and the Fin Gourmet for the night. Day 11 New Richmond to the truck, 100% fresh groomed all the way. Had to take the picture of the train crossing with lights on the sled trail. I did stop here last year for a train. 3500km Trails anywhere from plowed road to 10/10 as you would expect. nyskidooerinnewhampshire, Jackstraw, poltodoo and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doo4adoo Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 Nice trip for sure. Hope to do a long one like this as well in the next couple of years once i pack it in at work. Pipemaster and smclelan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neksledr Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 Wow Steven, incredible ride, report and pics, appreciate it! P Hardy and smclelan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, smclelan said: Andyman took us on a side turkey trail past Duplussie on to the rest or right to the front door of WIndigo. What a great trip guys! Thanks for sharing the pics & trip details. Getting on the reservoir at Pourvoirie Duplessis & riding the reservoir to Windigo saved you guys about 75 miles of TQ73. Way to go Andy! Edited February 26, 2023 by Florida Snowman smclelan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastMark Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 Amazing. 👍 smclelan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 Congrats and thanks for sharing guys. That is one LONG ass trip. Hope to be able to pull one off like that someday smclelan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 14 hours ago, Florida Snowman said: What a great trip guys! Thanks for sharing the pics & trip details. Getting on the reservoir at Pourvoirie Duplessis & riding the reservoir to Windigo saved you guys about 75 miles of TQ73. Way to go Andy! Saved some distance but it was not free, deep snow and slush on the reservoir definately used some fuel!!! LOL Florida Snowman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 Great trip! Steve you were not kidding when you said you would do a full report once home. Thank You smclelan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shore1066 Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Andyman said: Saved some distance but it was not free, deep snow and slush on the reservoir definately used some fuel!!! LOL Problem is also you have to or at least I can't run in some one else's track so everyone is breaking their own trail. I hate slush even if I know there is a lot of ice under you. Great ride you guys did. Also some of the best trails to ride. Great report also. smclelan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 6 hours ago, snowmaster2112 said: Congrats and thanks for sharing guys. That is one LONG ass trip. Hope to be able to pull one off like that someday Ready when you are Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 10 hours ago, Shore1066 said: Problem is also you have to or at least I can't run in some one else's track so everyone is breaking their own trail. I hate slush even if I know there is a lot of ice under you. Great ride you guys did. Also some of the best trails to ride. Great report also. You are 100% right, I pulled out on the lake behind them, saw the slush, and pulled out and broke my own trail the whole way. It was a rush Puff, Puff, Puff all the way. We commented later it certainly would have sucked to blow a belt and have to try and replace it in slush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wng-2 Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 Great trip and report. Thanks for sharing! smclelan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wng-2 Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 On 2/26/2023 at 1:59 PM, smclelan said: Day 9 " Certianly recommend Auberge l'Amerre. " Great information. Any restaurant there? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 Yes they have a cafe that serves very good food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wng-2 Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 40 minutes ago, Andyman said: Yes they have a cafe that serves very good food! Excellent. Merci! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 Where did you eat staying at Auberge l'Amerre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 They have a excellent restaurant/pub. They don't stay open super late though. wng-2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 Always enjoy your yearly trip and report. Nice going! Hi to Andyman. smclelan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 Tks Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wng-2 Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 (edited) On 2/26/2023 at 1:43 PM, smclelan said: "Day 8 Sun again we are really starting to like this. Out of Forestville and z leisurely rid to Godbout for the 5pm boat. Did I say leisurely, wow I forgot how intense the second half of the trail is between Baie Comeau and Godbout. I strongly recommend it to. Stopped at a little warming shack, then on to Godbout where we sat and watched to ferry come in. Loaded up crossed the river and into the Quality Inn Matane." What is the protocol for the ferry these days, are reservations required? A quarter century ago, we would show up an hour before departure, and not have an issue. Thanks. Edited March 1, 2023 by wng-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted March 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 Ferry protocol is dependent on the person, I have made a reservation once in 20 plus years crossing the river. Andyman did reserve spots for us this trip and I believe whenever he crosses he books ahead. No right or wrong. When booking online they take a $20 deposit that is reeimbersed off your ticket. wng-2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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