markusvt Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Looks to still be good snow, will let everyone know later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) It is forecasted to be cool here in the states and a little snow. You may get a good late season ride in. Happy trails Mark. Look for the Gutz boys while you're up there. They haven't posted since Wed night. Jack & Sandi Edited March 16, 2013 by revct1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizz Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Thanks Mark! Don't tear em up too bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) Perfect so far! Edited March 16, 2013 by markusvt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) Day 1: Arrived at Barrage Gouin at 4:00 with 259 miles on the day. We started the ride at Mattiwin. It was 11f when we left and 8f when we arrived. Most trails were very good to excellent! A bit snirty for 5 miles out of Mattiwin and 5 miles out of LaTuque. 83 into and out of Wemotaci was SUPER, fast and glass smooth! The snow up here is silly. There is still good snow on the road before the trestle to la-Tuque. Saw NO sleds on the trails. Only 2 small groups stopped on the side. 83 is ridiculous. Edited March 18, 2013 by markusvt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Enjoy Mark, Plenty of snow + temps below freezing + no traffic = GREAT RIDING! Have fun and go get it! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Gotta love it! Sounds great Mark. Great time to enjoy the Trails and have them all to yourselves. Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) A few pics, still winter here. Edited March 19, 2013 by markusvt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Few more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Walleye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 We are back in Shawinigan, Trailz were/are Awsome for Spring! Snirtie near Town Centers and Road Crossings. Later GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 A few pics, still winter here. Apex highways yeeeeeeeha!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpysanta Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 PISTON ALLEY FOR 2 STROKES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Day 2: -6F, cold today! Back to the truck in Mattiwin at 1:13PM with 214 miles on the sleds. 4600 for me so far this season. Nice day today. 90 miles to Kanawata, good trail with the corners bumped up a bit, but still good snow. Took the lake out back of Kanawata, and stopped at Repos for $10 in fuel. It seems everyone at $1.80 a liter now. Hard to get used to $7 a gallon gas. Trail to the M20 was iced up pretty good from the rain last week, use caution here. The first half of the M20 was a bit bumpy but the ice was gone. The second half is higher in elevation and had just been groomed all the way back to the truck. Awesome! Real mid winter conditions up here. So a nice ride for us. Got to visit with Pat and his Vermont team at Gouin, (they were on a 4 day 1000 mile loop and having a nice time). As always top notch folks at Gouin, (great place for riders, sorry no hot tubs here). We also got to visit Martine and Daniel at Windigo on the way up and thank them for all of their help on our last 2 trips, (Awesome people!). We did take the shortcut to their place again. She said for her things are winding down. Saw only 5 oncoming sleds. There were maybe 20 at Kanawata, and another 20 at Repos, and maybe 20 more at Mattiwin. We did catch a group of slower riders 10 miles before the truck. They are calling for a foot of snow in the surrounding areas for mid next week, so it's still not over for those that want some more saddle time. Happy trails! Edited March 18, 2013 by markusvt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 More pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) 6 mile road to the trestle in La-Tuque, not bad at all! 6 mile road to the trestle in La-Tuque, not bad at all! I always wanted to stop and climb this thing, don't think I ever have! With not enough snow to take out shortcut we had to buzz through la-Tuque the normal way. Saw 4 Case groomers at the groomer shack, and they had been out! Reservoir in front of Windigo with the level dropped 10 feet or so! Pipeline, looking pretty darn good! End of the feeder trail out of Windigo joining the 83, the dirt pile is clearly marked now. Edited March 20, 2013 by markusvt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 niiiiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccce i likey, wish i was there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 What a nice season ender! Good ride for you guys. Jack & Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasledgirl Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Great pictures Mark! Looks like the conditions were great and you had a good ride. The snow/temps right now are looking like we will ride a while longer!! Happy Trails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 6 mile road to the trestle in La-Tuque, not bad at all! 6 mile road to the trestle in La-Tuque, not bad at all! I always wanted to stop and climb this thing, don't think I ever have! With not enough snow to take out shortcut we had to buzz through la-Tuque the normal way. Saw 4 Case groomers at the groomer shack, and they had been out! Reservoir in front of Windigo with the level dropped 10 feet or so! Pipeline, looking pretty darn good! End of the feeder trail to Gouin, dirt pile clearly marked now. I always wanted to stop and climb this thing, don't think I ever have! Dave and I just did on Sunday AM with the Local Fire Dept Training Class!! Nice View, too out of breath to enjoy it. GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towing Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 We were near to bump into each other markusvt!!! but you were a bit ahead me, at 4:00pm on the 16 we were at the #345/#83 junction! incredibile trail condition on this area, in the best I encounter this season.... Great pics !!! Alain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 where is that suspension bridge in Latuque? I cant place it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 where is that suspension bridge in Latuque? I cant place it. On the north side of Town after the camp ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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