iceman Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 The snowmobiling community is certainly one of the best alive... This relay (Relais Champlain on 23 near l'Étape) has certainly saved the lives of 2 hikers in recent days. Without this relay, which is accessible 24/7 and has a wood-burning stove at its disposal, we'd currently be searching for 2 bodies in the Parc des Laurentides. Situation: Two cross-country skiers and snowshoers had set out 7 days earlier on an expedition that took them from Quebec City to the Saguenay using the national trails through the Réserve Faunique des Laurentides. At the time of their departure, the weather forecast did not indicate the presence of the extreme cold front and torrential rains that preceded it. The rain hit them hard, and temperatures plummeted to -35 (felt). They soon began to show signs of hypothermia. One of them even fell into a stream while trying to find shelter. Luckily, they came across trail 23, and at the same time a snowmobiler passed by. He told them that the Relais Champlain was less than 15km away. They set up temporary camps and warmed up with the wood stove while waiting for help. Help arrived more than 24 hours later, on Friday morning. One of the two hikers had frostbite on both feet and needed medical attention quickly. Two snowmobilers picked the hikers up from their seats and transported them to l'Étape, where they were helped back to Quebec City to see a doctor. * SEPAQ was contacted before two other snowmobilers decided to transport them to ask for assistance (we're on their territory) and they simply replied "there's nothing we can do for you, sorry make arrangements". wng-2, GT Rider, PLAYHARD and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyskidooerinnewhampshire Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 (edited) This is the sad part....*.hanks to the others who saved their lives. *SEPAQ was contacted before two other snowmobilers decided to transport them to ask for assistance (we're on their territory) and they simply replied "there's nothing we can do for you, sorry make arrangements". Edited March 3 by nyskidooerinnewhampshire MrGutz and PLAYHARD 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipeman Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 24 minutes ago, nyskidooerinnewhampshire said: This is the sad part....*.hanks to the others who saved their lives. *SEPAQ was contacted before two other snowmobilers decided to transport them to ask for assistance (we're on their territory) and they simply replied "there's nothing we can do for you, sorry make arrangements". SEPAQ….. that is a government agency correct? (Sarcasm intended). WTF! Thank goodness for the snowmobilers. MrGutz, PLAYHARD and nyskidooerinnewhampshire 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted March 3 Author Report Share Posted March 3 44 minutes ago, nyskidooerinnewhampshire said: This is the sad part....*.hanks to the others who saved their lives. *SEPAQ was contacted before two other snowmobilers decided to transport them to ask for assistance (we're on their territory) and they simply replied "there's nothing we can do for you, sorry make arrangements". Unreal but not surprising sadly 19 minutes ago, Pipeman said: SEPAQ….. that is a government agency correct? (Sarcasm intended). WTF! Thank goodness for the snowmobilers. Wes they manage the parks and wildlife reserves, so if a tree was injured then they could probably do something but doubtful. People they are not interested in them. wng-2, Pipeman, PLAYHARD and 2 others 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wng-2 Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 (edited) I had to look up "SEPAQ" @icemandescribed it perfectly. They employ 3400 people.......🤐 More tax dollars at work.....🙄😞 SEPAQ Edited March 3 by wng-2 MrGutz, nyskidooerinnewhampshire, iceman and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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