scorpionbowl Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Well, after about a thousand miles around Monts Valin and the Saguenay region over the last week, I decided to head south in hopes of better conditions and less traffic. I arrived at Bernieres around 11am, so I had a few hours to burn before check in, so I headed out... This may have been the best ride I've ever been on, and conditions are like end of January. Every square inch of the 130 miles I ran was groomed to perfection. On top of that, a few inches of powder. No rocks, no dirt, no sticks or grass anywhere, no traffic, and no bumps. And I covered blue, green, and orange trails. I Made decisions at each turn based on distance, and every trail was perfect. The types of trails varied from long and fast rail beds, to fields, to various woods and sugar bushes. The easy access gas stop was closed on Sunday, so I thought I would need the Jerry can to make it, but happened to get a gas stop at 120 miles. I took over 38 liters, I didn't think that was possible on the XP, isn't the tank 38.6? Two more days on the trail around here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Great post Gary! WOW on the 38 litres. Unreal. Conditions look fantastic. I'm jealous & wish I were there with you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Great report out of the south shore Scorp, looks buff for sure. Keep the reports coming! RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Looks great SB...Tanks are 40 litres they claim 38 usable, you must have had a good vacuum going... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysnow Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Nice !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Specification is 10.6G or 40.125L, so 38L is no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpionbowl Posted December 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Today, 265 miles down 75 to St George, around Massif, and back. All types of trails, all excellent except the run into the hotel and 545 because we passed the groomer. You guys, and girls, at work can't even dream about stuff this good, lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Keep Marty on the trail Gary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Spectacular, the spoils are all yours today SB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Dude. You said "sugar bushes". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpionbowl Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Another perfect day. Some drifting in the fields, but everything groomed to perfection, which was surprising given the holiday. Traffic was very light...too many hangovers I guess. We've packed up and will head out west where conditions are supposed to pristine. I hope it's not a mistake, it's not going to be easy to get better conditions than the C-A right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 How far west are yu heading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpionbowl Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Starting in Shawinigan, probably out to at least Parent, maybe further. Hope to hit a lot of Lanaudiere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysnow Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Nice !!! SB keep us posted head that way In a couple weeks. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Can't wait to hear from you again SB, we'll be taking a spin up towards Parent in the near future and I' m looking forward to some good first hand reporting of this area. Have fun JG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 This one of my favorite areas to ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Well, after about a thousand miles around Monts Valin and the Saguenay region over the last week, I decided to head south in hopes of better conditions and less traffic. I arrived at Bernieres around 11am, so I had a few hours to burn before check in, so I headed out... This may have been the best ride I've ever been on, and conditions are like end of January. Every square inch of the 130 miles I ran was groomed to perfection. On top of that, a few inches of powder. No rocks, no dirt, no sticks or grass anywhere, no traffic, and no bumps. And I covered blue, green, and orange trails. I Made decisions at each turn based on distance, and every trail was perfect. The types of trails varied from long and fast rail beds, to fields, to various woods and sugar bushes. The easy access gas stop was closed on Sunday, so I thought I would need the Jerry can to make it, but happened to get a gas stop at 120 miles. I took over 38 liters, I didn't think that was possible on the XP, isn't the tank 38.6? Two more days on the trail around here... Nice pics! Looking to lodge up there next month with my son-where is a great base camp for day trips-will be there for 4 days. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpionbowl Posted January 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 I'm a big fan of Bernieres, and I know that would work, but I'm sure there are several others... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSHM Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Any updates on conditions from this area ? We're looking to head up this weekend or should we wait til next week? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I drove down thru yesterday (Tuesday) via Quebec City to St. George to Maine. I thought snow conditions and trails (viewed from the truck) looked pretty good, with the exception of Beauceville/St. George area to the Maine border. that latter area had groomed trails but only looked to be about 6 inches of snow on the ground. Rest of the areas looked to be one to one and a half feet of good snow. Hope that helps. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) I drove down thru yesterday (Tuesday) via Quebec City to St. George to Maine. I thought snow conditions and trails (viewed from the truck) looked pretty good, with the exception of Beauceville/St. George area to the Maine border. that latter area had groomed trails but only looked to be about 6 inches of snow on the ground. Rest of the areas looked to be one to one and a half feet of good snow. Hope that helps. mike Thanks for the update Mike-Looking to head up there next week-looks like the snow depth is better as you head east of the maine/jackman border-would like to have some first hand ride reports from someone-thinking a good starting point would be in Lac Etchemin or should we start further east? Edited January 23, 2013 by Speedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Still of concern is the Rimouski/Riviere du Loup areas are still not listing the trails as 'good' on the FMCQ site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSHM Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Still of concern is the Rimouski/Riviere du Loup areas are still not listing the trails as 'good' on the FMCQ site. Thanks Mike, I think we will wait til next weekend and give it a chance for more things turn from fair to good. NSHM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I see RDL is now listed as 'good' riding! May head up Sunday?? mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I see RDL is now listed as 'good' riding! May head up Sunday?? mike Mike- two of us are planning to head over the Lac Etchemin area on Tues-ride some loops over towards St Pamphile-keep us posted on trail conditions as you head over-also if your in the area next week let me know-we can hook up to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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