DareDog Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 Have 2 people in roberval needing to get back to st.michelle. Trails are closed can’t ride back. Any help on who to call to get driven back to st.Mechelle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper2 Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 find the number for the closest snowmobile club and call them. They should be able to help iceman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DareDog Posted March 1 Author Report Share Posted March 1 Made a few calls and found someone. wng-2 and dooright 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 Ouch 250 miles and almost 5 hr drive if they get off for less than 1K Canadian I’d say they did ok zrtkat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooccio Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 15 hours ago, snowmaster2112 said: Ouch 250 miles and almost 5 hr drive if they get off for less than 1K Canadian I’d say they did ok I’m afraid they did not. 2K cdn. nyskidooerinnewhampshire and doo4adoo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSHM Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 16 minutes ago, skidooccio said: I’m afraid they did not. 2K cdn. That's a big Tabernac 😒 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 I am starting to think i need to start a recovery service. 5hrs each way $200 per hour sweet. dooright and quebec bob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 How much are Swifty tix these days?!... Or the Stones for that matter?!... iceman and PISTON LAKE CRUISER 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 2 hours ago, NSHM said: That's a big Tabernac 😒 More like a Crisse Tabernac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 (edited) On 3/1/2024 at 8:15 AM, DareDog said: Have 2 people in roberval needing to get back to st.michelle. Trails are closed can’t ride back. Any help on who to call to get driven back to st.Mechelle? I think that I would have ridden to St. Raymond or as far as I could on open trails then find a ride unless it was an emergency situation. JMHO. One time we had to do that, we went into the local pub and asked the bartender if he knew anyone with a Suburban like vehicle and 4 bed trailer that could take us. Our ride walked up to our table about 40 minutes later. Price seemed very reasonable at the time. Another time my buddies engine blew just outside Hearst, Ont. We pulled it towed it into the dealer who quickly diagnosed that he wouldn't be riding it back to North Bay (530 sled miles). The dealer gave my buddy a ride to the local Truck Stop and the second driver coming out that he asked gave him a ride to within 500 feet of our truck. Edited March 2 by PISTON LAKE CRUISER actionjack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snohorse Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 1 hour ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said: I think that I would have ridden to St. Raymond or as far as I could on open trails then find a ride unless it was an emergency situation. JMHO. One time we had to do that, we went into the local pub and asked the bartender if he knew anyone with a Suburban like vehicle and 4 bed trailer that could take us. Our ride walked up to our table about 40 minutes later. Price seemed very reasonable at the time. Another time my buddies engine blew just outside Hearst, Ont. We pulled it towed it into the dealer who quickly diagnosed that he wouldn't be riding it back to North Bay (530 sled miles). The dealer gave my buddy a ride to the local Truck Stop and the second driver coming out that he asked gave him a ride to within 500 feet of our truck. SnoHorse transported from Saint Felician to Shawini by Paulo the country singer from relais Butts. $400cd Thank you Bucks. 2015 season ender iceman, dooright and PISTON LAKE CRUISER 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 Would rent a car work? Use the car to go to St Michel with the 2 drivers and then drive both vehicles back to Roberval. Rent a car starts and stops at Roberval. One day rental. Jack & Sandi quebec bob and dooright 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quebec bob Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 Best and lowest prices I see are on U haul trucks and vans...if available...nothing is cheaper or better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quebec bob Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 Sometimes the frustration of the moment gets in the way of logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albieridin Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 had too hire a truck for4 of us plus sleds trails were shot over two weeks between roberval and alma fcmq app is very misleading.call the trail what it really is..if i decide to ride on yellow trails that is my choice ..cant believe these guys are still fighting the fight ..word of advice in alma on a saturday afternoon rental cars and haul is non existent .. app still calls yellow marginal and green good what a joke quebec bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albieridin Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 Just now, Albieridin said: had too hire a truck for4 of us plus sleds trails were shot over two weeks between roberval and alma fcmq app is very misleading.call the trail what it really is..if i decide to ride on yellow trails that is my choice ..cant believe these guys are still fighting the fight ..word of advice in alma on a saturday afternoon rental cars and haul is non existent .. app still calls yellow marginal and green good what a joke 1 minute ago, Albieridin said: had too hire a truck for4 of us plus sleds trails were shot over two weeks between roberval and alma fcmq app is very misleading.call the trail what it really is..if i decide to ride on yellow trails that is my choice ..cant believe these guys are still fighting the fight ..word of advice in alma on a saturday afternoon rental cars and u haul is non existent .. app still calls yellow marginal and green good what a joke''had to get back to quebec city Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snohorse Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 4 minutes ago, Albieridin said: Feel bad for your disappointment. Best of luck pulling off your retreat. Hoping next season your passion for snowmobiling experience is outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doo4adoo Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 if they are Americans its only maybe $1400 with exchange. Just trying to find the positives 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quebec bob Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 37 minutes ago, Albieridin said: had too hire a truck for4 of us plus sleds trails were shot over two weeks between roberval and alma fcmq app is very misleading.call the trail what it really is..if i decide to ride on yellow trails that is my choice ..cant believe these guys are still fighting the fight ..word of advice in alma on a saturday afternoon rental cars and haul is non existent .. app still calls yellow marginal and green good what a joke I certainly feel for you...trail and grooming info has been inconsistent all season...no doubt about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 2003 Blew piston at end of Quebec airport, solo, first sled to come by ( guy from Montreal) towed me to Quebec Inn. Wrecker company showed up with a pick up truck and gave me 2 1/2 hour ride to Maine border for $250. 2004 Blew Arctic Cat chain case right next to Yammi dealer near Montmagny. Took apart and dealer could not fix. Dealer had wife drive me and sled to Maine border ( 3 hrs.), sled labor and ride $250. (I was with Rob Lyons and his crew at the time). Best one was in Maine 1971 doing 2 day saddlebag Eustis to Jackman and return. Four Dads & 4 teens. 30 miles before Jackman couldn't get across a lake due to heavy slush. No other way to get to Jackman and not enough gas to return to Eustis. Went to nearby Holeb, middle of no where Maine widerness with a few camps and lumber mill. Mill owner had no gas but stuffed us all into his Suburban and gave us the most harrowing ride to Jackman on a 25 mile mountainous logging road, bare ice. Pulling into the hotel we got stopped by a trooper and the mill owner got bagged for OUI. My dad and I drove him back to his mill and we stayed over night at his trailer. Next day the hotel owner gathered volunteers to drive the rest of the gang to the mill and brought along gas. Cost: we paid for the mill owner's bail to get out of jail and big tips for the Jackman folks who helped us. mike P Hardy, zeusand, jak and 9 others 8 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 5 hours ago, Albieridin said: had too hire a truck for4 of us plus sleds trails were shot over two weeks between roberval and alma fcmq app is very misleading.call the trail what it really is..if i decide to ride on yellow trails that is my choice ..cant believe these guys are still fighting the fight ..word of advice in alma on a saturday afternoon rental cars and haul is non existent .. app still calls yellow marginal and green good what a joke Yellow is the new Red been thin by Alma and all under lake from Roberval goind east on 83 all season. Surely will be first places to be gone after big warm and rain last Wednesday night and into Thursday. where was your truck? i am confused are you the ones originally posted about stuck in Roberval needing help? Or you are a different situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 6 hours ago, Snohorse said: SnoHorse transported from Saint Felician to Shawini by Paulo the country singer from relais Butts. $400cd Thank you Bucks. 2015 season ender Too damn funny. What a friggin adventure that was. gone country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 It’s all part of the game. Improvising and overcoming whatever comes along. A fine blend of incident management and logistics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionjack Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 9 hours ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said: I think that I would have ridden to St. Raymond or as far as I could on open trails then find a ride unless it was an emergency situation. JMHO. One time we had to do that, we went into the local pub and asked the bartender if he knew anyone with a Suburban like vehicle and 4 bed trailer that could take us. Our ride walked up to our table about 40 minutes later. Price seemed very reasonable at the time. Another time my buddies engine blew just outside Hearst, Ont. We pulled it towed it into the dealer who quickly diagnosed that he wouldn't be riding it back to North Bay (530 sled miles). The dealer gave my buddy a ride to the local Truck Stop and the second driver coming out that he asked gave him a ride to within 500 feet of our truck. Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wng-2 Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 I am glad the original poster was able to make arrangements. My best one was in Houlton, Maine 1990. Brand new Ski Doo (GLX?) It was a one up touring with the MX 462 motor I believe. Had a steering component fail in the parking lot at Pizza Hut. A very knowledgeable gal answered the phone at the SkiDoo shop. She delivered the part and we repaired it. Not much later that afternoon, the motor quit. We towed back to the parking lot at Pizza Hut and made the call. (No Cell Phones) Dealer came and got the sled. The guys got directions to get to the shop by trail, and I was to ride double back to Shin Pond. Hours passed, and darkness fell. I was standing under the Ski Doo sign holding my helmet. The owner's son asked what my plan was. I said I would have to wait. I had no way to communicate with my friends. He offered me his Nineteen Eighty something F-150. I waited until my friends showed up, then drove to Shin Pond. The next morning I called the shop a little after 0800 to inquire what they thought the time frame would be. They advised it would be ready when I got there. We loaded one sled into the truck and drove over. I filled the truck with gas and left a 12 pack on the seat. I offered to pay the son cash also. He was more than happy with what I had done. Great Family business, and great people. That kid did not know me, and gave me his truck. Not sure that would happen today, even in that area. I don't recall what was wrong with the sled, it might have been a piston. It was heat related. That sled had no vents at all in the hood. They were able to work on it the afternoon I brought it in. I traded it for a 1991 Mach 1 after that season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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