towing Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 (edited) We had been planed this ride with our friends Bily and Snowcruiser a while ago and we were spoiled with a nice cold and sunny day! here is the track of the day Kristine and I left home in St-Thomas to join our partners norther. Here south of St-Gabriel The meeting point was at St-Gabriel de Brandon The cold night below -15C had hardened the trails and with the grooming we had beautiful winter conditions. Here in the fields between St-Gabriel and St-Damien Once we climbed into the St-Damien mountains it was even snowier First little chat break (thanks to Bily for the pic) Here on #23 groomed by Mandeville club ç And here further north on #23 maintained by the royaume club We passed in Cabanon's yard and headed towards St-Michel des Saints This section was a little rougher, especially the big hills near St-Michel that are needing more snow We had a lunch at the legendary Central We took a long meal's break/snowmobiler chat, we didn't see the time passing... you know when you're in good company! We then took a chance by looping down via the local trail which returns towards St-Zenon. We had seen on imotoneige that it had not been groomed for a long time (no info). It wasn't perfect but apart from a few holes it rode pretty well There is few kms section more difficult with a savannah that the dozer has not groomed yet After that there's a bit of roadside to get to the Rondeau convenience store and it gets nice again after. We passed through St-Zenon village and then at the Glacière And took #350 infront to join the morning route on the #23 We took a last chat break at #23/63 junction at the top of the mountain's hill in St-Damien and then returned to our partners' starting point in St-Gabriel before heading back towards home. We passed the dozer which had already started his run south of St-Gabriel We returned home around 7:00 p.m. with just 300km on the dreameter. Really happy with this weekday great winter run! We saw some brownish snow especially south of St-Gabriel and the big hills near St-Michel which was really lacking in snow otherwise the rest was OK. I'm hoping for a month of February with cold temperatures, that's what's been missing the most lately and obviously some snow to make the conditions even better. I was also able to take some good video sequences with sunshine this time and I hope to have time to make a little edit which I will put here in the coming days Already in february, time flies! Alain Edited February 3 by towing P Hardy, GT Rider, jak and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 Just SPECTACULAR photos thanks Mon ami towing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper2 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 thanks for the great report Alain! towing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueskyride Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 Great report Alain. Your reports are getting so good that sometimes feels like I'm getting more enjoyment reading them in my chair than out riding on the seat. Not quite there yet, but keep up the good work! towing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 The usual outstanding report Alain Good to see your partner back on the back. We almost crossed paths we were there in St Michael monday too. towing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Hardy Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 Great pics and report Alain, always nice to do some weekday riding towing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snappy Hank Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 Nice report Alain. We probably crossed paths that day as we did almost the same route. We encountered a big moose between the 23/350 intersection and Laglaciere! Couldn’t tell if it was male/ female as it was going away from us. We waited a few minutes, and it went off the trail, so we proceeded with caution as we couldn’t see any footprints. Biggest one I’ve ever seen!! We made our way to Coin Lavigne and then down 63 through Domaine Bazinet, over to Mandeville and back up 343/350/23 to Real Masse for dinner, and arrived back to Lecabanon around 6:30 with 145 miles on for the day. Met up with the groomer as we got back on 23, for smooth sailing back in. Due to the FREE WEEKEND I left for home on Friday a.m. Hank towing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipemaster Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 1 hour ago, Snappy Hank said: Nice report Alain. We probably crossed paths that day as we did almost the same route. We encountered a big moose between the 23/350 intersection and Laglaciere! Couldn’t tell if it was male/ female as it was going away from us. We waited a few minutes, and it went off the trail, so we proceeded with caution as we couldn’t see any footprints. Biggest one I’ve ever seen!! We made our way to Coin Lavigne and then down 63 through Domaine Bazinet, over to Mandeville and back up 343/350/23 to Real Masse for dinner, and arrived back to Lecabanon around 6:30 with 145 miles on for the day. Met up with the groomer as we got back on 23, for smooth sailing back in. Due to the FREE WEEKEND I left for home on Friday a.m. Hank What’s the story with Real Masse ? I was told last week from another outfitter that they weren’t going to open at all this season . I believe they were only open on weekends last year . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snappy Hank Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 I was there on Thursday afternoon for dinner around 5pm. I didn't ask what their schedule is, but someone at Lecabanon said they are open from Thursday thru Sunday. Probably the best way to find out is to give them a call, and then you will know for sure. Snappy Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 I have only been to Real Masse a couple times, the food both visits was exceptional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towing Posted February 3 Author Report Share Posted February 3 On 2/1/2024 at 9:10 PM, snowmaster2112 said: Just SPECTACULAR photos thanks Mon ami You are welcome Chris! I'm glad to see you too had the chance to ride in the last week 👍 On 2/1/2024 at 9:16 PM, viper2 said: thanks for the great report Alain! You are welcome viper2! On 2/2/2024 at 9:50 AM, Blueskyride said: Great report Alain. Your reports are getting so good that sometimes feels like I'm getting more enjoyment reading them in my chair than out riding on the seat. Not quite there yet, but keep up the good work! Haha! 😁 You save on the fuel for sure! My video of this ride is at embedding and I will post it in few minutes when ready, you will have a 2e free run! 23 hours ago, iceman said: The usual outstanding report Alain Good to see your partner back on the back. We almost crossed paths we were there in St Michael monday too. Ho yeah! too bad we were so near and miss... glad to see you too had the chance to enjoy this handsome weekday on sled 🌞 15 hours ago, P Hardy said: Great pics and report Alain, always nice to do some weekday riding Thank you P Hardy, we were really lucky this ride have been planned many days ahead to match my buddy Bily's schedule and we got an handsome cold sunny perfect day, the best so far of the season. It was important for me to make this ride happen with him that is fighting cancer for 6 months now and he is between treatments sessions not not really knowing what's his future... we had not ride together for years and it was really cool to share this ride that fill something and did good for both of us. 3 hours ago, Snappy Hank said: Nice report Alain. We probably crossed paths that day as we did almost the same route. We encountered a big moose between the 23/350 intersection and Laglaciere! Couldn’t tell if it was male/ female as it was going away from us. We waited a few minutes, and it went off the trail, so we proceeded with caution as we couldn’t see any footprints. Biggest one I’ve ever seen!! We made our way to Coin Lavigne and then down 63 through Domaine Bazinet, over to Mandeville and back up 343/350/23 to Real Masse for dinner, and arrived back to Lecabanon around 6:30 with 145 miles on for the day. Met up with the groomer as we got back on 23, for smooth sailing back in. Due to the FREE WEEKEND I left for home on Friday a.m. Hank Glad to see you where in my playground but i'm a bit jalous for your encounter! I never seen one in this area but there are. Few years ago there was one that was visiting Koubec many time/week and many people had took picture of it but since we rarely heard about seeing some on the trails in that area.. you were lucky! 1 hour ago, Pipemaster said: What’s the story with Real Masse ? I was told last week from another outfitter that they weren’t going to open at all this season . I believe they were only open on weekends last year . 41 minutes ago, Snappy Hank said: I was there on Thursday afternoon for dinner around 5pm. I didn't ask what their schedule is, but someone at Lecabanon said they are open from Thursday thru Sunday. Probably the best way to find out is to give them a call, and then you will know for sure. Snappy Hank After calling that due to out of control circumstances he would not open until February, many peoples including me were thinking it was a no go this season but he took us by surprise by opening the auberge on the 1st february (few days ago). He will open Thursday to Sunday https://pourvoirie-real-masse.com/motoneigistes/ 34 minutes ago, smclelan said: I have only been to Real Masse a couple times, the food both visits was exceptional. It is an handsome place pretty unique as for ambiance/look, food and top notch customer services 👍 MrGutz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quebec bob Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 LaGlaceir looks like a ghost town!! MrGutz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towing Posted February 3 Author Report Share Posted February 3 4 minutes ago, quebec bob said: LaGlaceir looks like a ghost town!! On a Tuesday at 3:30 pm maybe but you won't tell that today!!! they are usually pretty busy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towing Posted February 3 Author Report Share Posted February 3 And the video of the ride. As usual crink up the sound and the resolution if needed 🍿🍿🍿 jak, PISTON LAKE CRUISER, zeusand and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quebec bob Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 very nice...love it!! towing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Hardy Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 Sorry to hear about your friend's diagnosis, I hope he has many winters of riding left. towing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snappy Hank Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 2 hours ago, quebec bob said: LaGlaceir looks like a ghost town!! Went by Laglaciere on Friday a.m., corral was packed with trucks and trailers Hank dooright, towing and MrGutz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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