iceman Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) Taking advantage of the great snowcover this season to ride some new areas. For me I can say almost all my riding is done north or the Rivere Sainte Laurent. The exception being Gaspe of course. So this week the plan is to ride alot of Chaudiere and explore a bit of Montergie and Cantons de l'est. Day 1 Sunday Feb 16 Left home this AM and trailered down over the Pont Laviolette in Trois Riveres. Met up with Scorpionbowl in St. Gregoire just south of the bridge. Thanks to Gaston for taking the rig back to the house where it will be safe and sound till we call for a pickup next Sunday. Snohorse, Scorpionbowl and I headed out at 9am. Went west on TQ5 next on TQ 45 to 532 and on to the 519 and then 510 to 505 to 515 Thru Granby. Confused yet? Cause my head is spinning. TQ 35 to A late Lunch and Gas in Waterloo on TQ 45. Back north on TQ45 to Roxton Falls and local Orange trail crossing back east and south to 521 and back to TQ 35 into Valcourt. Trails a bit drifty here and there in the fields but nothing too bad. Beat up a bit here and in the surrounding area of Valcourt but was lots of traffic I guess due to the Gran Prix this weekend. Sitting just across from the BRP Factory feeling out numbered but I am used to it. A sea of yellow crates visible just outside the Motel door. A good day for sure. 225 miles. Iceman out. Edited February 17, 2014 by iceman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Have a great trip. I am driving home tomorrow. Trails in Chaudière and Bas Laurent have been outstanding. If you go to Montmagny, Hotel L'oiseliere is outstanding, and great food! Trails are quiet on weekdays. Lots and lots of club relais's with good food. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks Mike. We are kinda winging it and taking it day by day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 If you pass by the Vermont border .. Give a good wave , i'm sure to see you ! Have a great ride , more road crossings than you are used to but nice trails and views that side of the river for sure. Ride on R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Day 2 Another blue sky day. Left Valcourt on fresh groomed TQ35 headed north to take the 525 back south east to the 538 continued south and back to 525 past Sherbrooke. Hooked up on a beautiful trail the TQ 55 and took that back to 525 again continued on to TQ 65 and up into Lac Megantic. 185 miles today and none of them are free in these parts. Loving the change of scenery and some great conditions. Saw maybe 6 sleds all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Day 3 Left from Lac Megantic and headed east on a beautifully groomed awesome white asphalt trail 580 Ran it all the way to the TQ 25 and connected over to the TQ 75 north. Ran up to 545 and took that east to Lac Etchemin had lunch. From there was west on TQ 55 then local to TQ 75 then local trails again to 535 and Back to TQ 55 and into Saint-Georges. Great day on super trails some drifts in some fields but nothing too bad. Having fun exploring new land. 205 miles today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Don, be sure to lock things up at night, we lost 2 sleds a couple of years ago in this area on Valcourt weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Don, be sure to lock things up at night, we lost 2 sleds a couple of years ago in this area on Valcourt weekend. Always. No exceptions. We lock everywhere we go. Everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Always. No exceptions. We lock everywhere we go. Everywhere. A very good practice!! I have witnessed what can happened if you dont lock the sleds up. Not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 A very good practice!! I have witnessed what can happened if you dont lock the sleds up. Not good. I have felt what can happen 2 times. I Lock good everywhere too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 TQ 25 75 545 55 local then 75 My head's spinning already, just blow down the 35 and back Chaudieries Appalache a la dente. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Day 4 St. Georges to Sainte Marie via alot of different trails. Trail bingo is on. 240 miles. Great Conditons. Trails looking good. Edited February 20, 2014 by iceman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Day 5 Sainte Marie to Montmagny. Zigging and Zagging are way thru the trail Bingo. Weather could be a factor for tmmrw. Pics and maps of tracks to be posted when we return. 227 miles today. Beautiful trails great grooming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Great riding Don! Are you at Scorp's favorite digs? L'Oiseliere? Hope you brought your swim suit. Edited February 20, 2014 by Florida Snowman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 See why I go there and ride all winter. Nice area with great grooming! mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Trying to follow, looks like your playing Pac-Man for sure... http://www.viaexplora.com/snowmobile/index.html?unit=mi&lat=46.342497&lng=-71.471584&zoom=8&force=1&ewaypoints=4629823,-7255371,-28920,-26917,-8399,12085,-23741,-9338,-12678,-21423,-8853,9063,-13112,18952,579,21423,40966,275,-4025,4394,-22674,16823,35285,29869,-14369,8515,-21237,11673,2695,16479,-14839,4669,675,42435,21953,28702,29521,34057,12508,10300,30437,7965,8624,-17441,-14223,-25268,7306,4669,5781,-1785,-12708,-25132,-14735,36530,-7241,-44907,8382,-18676,22794,11535,11362,12085,3783,-21972,6801,31860,6415,-32959,3016,47241,13929,-16479,4510,60424,11633,-10986&cst=1.0,1.01,1.05&csts=1.0&cstr=1.01&spd=50000,50000,50000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Looks like you guys are having a nice trip! We are in Apex land this week, Val-Do'r La Sarre Matagami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 See why I go there and ride all winter. Nice area with great grooming!mike We sure do! Trying to follow, looks like your playing Pac-Man for sure... http://www.viaexplora.com/snowmobile/index.html?unit=mi&lat=46.342497&lng=-71.471584&zoom=8&force=1&ewaypoints=4629823,-7255371,-28920,-26917,-8399,12085,-23741,-9338,-12678,-21423,-8853,9063,-13112,18952,579,21423,40966,275,-4025,4394,-22674,16823,35285,29869,-14369,8515,-21237,11673,2695,16479,-14839,4669,675,42435,21953,28702,29521,34057,12508,10300,30437,7965,8624,-17441,-14223,-25268,7306,4669,5781,-1785,-12708,-25132,-14735,36530,-7241,-44907,8382,-18676,22794,11535,11362,12085,3783,-21972,6801,31860,6415,-32959,3016,47241,13929,-16479,4510,60424,11633,-10986&cst=1.0,1.01,1.05&csts=1.0&cstr=1.01&spd=50000,50000,50000 Yeah it is confusing to list all the trails, Scorp will post the screen shots of the daily routes. Looks like you guys are having a nice trip! We are in Apex land this week, Val-Do'r La Sarre Matagami. I'm loving hearing that, enjoy guys. I loves them trails out there. Maybe in a few weeks i will go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Day 6 Loop out of Montmagny and back TQ 5 to 551 TQ35 to 549 to TQ 55 then 547 to 551 then TQ 55 to TQ 35 and back on 551to TQ 5 into Montmagny. 200 miles Day 7 Montmagny to St Gregoire. TQ5 with alot of local and green trails (too many to list) 235 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysnow Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Nice report Iceman !!! Hope to be heading that way in two weeks if the weather holds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstar Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) Crazysnow, You riding up (by truck) alone? Edited February 23, 2014 by mcstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysnow Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Hi McStar. My plan is to drive to New Hampshire. And leave on Sled from there. If the weather holds up. Thru the chaudiere app. See what happens. Yes alone. Hope it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstar Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Hi McStar. My plan is to drive to New Hampshire. And leave on Sled from there. If the weather holds up. Thru the chaudiere app. See what happens. Yes alone. Hope it works out. We were planning to leave by sled from Chaudiere region Sunday, maybe we can meet up depending on when you are going thru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 some pics from the week trail Bingo on the Chaudiere Map Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Today did 103 miles before our pickup to get back across the river. looking bleak to the south the rain killed it bad and what a difference a week makes. near Drumondville was snirt and Ice. Wiped out. Just over 1600 miles this week. Mileage/KM this year............started at zero now............................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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