ODog Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Two experienced riders looking for 1-2 more on an epic trip to Chibougmau in February. Most of the planning is done, hotels, route and dates( 2/14 - 2/19 ish) although we are flexible in the dates, to the extent we could start a couple of days later if necessary. Our tentative schedule is to leave Hotel Safari on 2/14 -> Lac Bouchette ->Chibougmau ->Senneterre->Parent->St Zenon and back to Shawiningan. We're expecting to do about 220 mi p/day. We've found 3-4 riders on a long trip seems to be a good number for the safety aspect and ability to make good time. Very laid back, both of us. Happy to share more trip details just PM me. Just have a newer sled and a sense of humor. Owen p.s. if you want to hook up for one or 2 of the legs, that's fine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600IQHO Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) Darn! We are doing most of that loop but we are goin the last week of January(opposite direction). I cant go mid Feb. we are leaving from St Zenon and are going to make our way up in Matagami one night (never been there) Then backtrack and up to Chibougamau. At this point the wife and I are gonna go alone, should be about 1300 miles in 5 days. Be aware of the gas issue after Clova with Fallion closed this winter. Edited December 22, 2014 by 600IQHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1v Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 HI O dog. We are planing a trip around the same time. Maybe we can hook up. Are you leaving from hotel safari in shawinigan? give me some more detail of where each ride leaves from and goes to. thanks chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ct rider Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Hi I also could be interested in joining that trip. Please keep posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODog Posted December 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Hello Chris and CT Rider- Our plans as they are now: 2/14 - Arrive Safari Motel 4500, 12th Avenue, Shawinigan, G9N 6T5, Canada 2/15 – Destination http://www.centrevacancesnature.com/ Montagne, Lac-Bouchette2/16 – Destination http://www.motelnordic.com/ Chibougamau, 2/17 – Destination http://www.motelsenabi.com/#!home/c1u96 Senneterre, Québec 2/18 – Destination http://www.hotelcentralparent.com/ 2/19 – Destination http://www.aubergesafarimotel.com/ 4500, 12th Avenue, Shawinigan, 2/20 - HOME OR 2/19 – Destination http://www.aubergelecabanon.com/ St-Zénon, Québec 2/20 - Destination http://www.aubergesafarimotel.com/ Shawinigan 2/20 or 2/21 drive home. As you see we're being somewhat flexible towards the end of the trip. Let me know of you need more info. Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1v Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 thanks i will keep in touch. Sounds like a nice ride. I have to check with my riding partner. We have a trip planned but were thinking about trying something different. The trip we have planned and that we usually do every year is..... start at St Raymond from BRP dealer, Leave around 11am ride to La Tuque 183 km, next day ride to Roberval 265km, next day ride to the fairmont in La Malbaie 335km, For a little relaxation and gambling. Maybe stay there for an extra day and short ride there. next ride back to start, St Raymond, 250km Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 ODog, where in Ma. are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODog Posted December 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 (edited) MA Edited January 7, 2015 by ODog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODog Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Now that the holidays are behind us and winter (or at least the cold!!) is upon us, many are focusing on confirming various trips. I'm resurrecting this post looking for a couple more that may want to join us on a trip to Chibougmau in February. Most of the planning is done. Our tentative schedule is to leave Hotel Safari on 2/14 -> Lac Bouchette ->Chibougmau ->Senneterre->Parent->St Zenon and back to Shawiningan. We're expecting to do about 220 mi p/day. Looking for 1-3 more riders. Our dates are flexible by a day or 2 either way. PM me if you interested in more info. Happy new year everyone. O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artcat900 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Now that the holidays are behind us and winter (or at least the cold!!) is upon us, many are focusing on confirming various trips. I'm resurrecting this post looking for a couple more that may want to join us on a trip to Chibougmau in February. Most of the planning is done. Our tentative schedule is to leave Hotel Safari on 2/14 -> Lac Bouchette ->Chibougmau ->Senneterre->Parent->St Zenon and back to Shawiningan. We're expecting to do about 220 mi p/day. Looking for 1-3 more riders. Our dates are flexible by a day or 2 either way. PM me if you interested in more info. Happy new year everyone. O Be aware of the gas issue between Senneterre and Clova its a long way between the 2 with lac fallon closed this winter. If my GPS mapping is correct it shows about 142 miles . You cannot depend on Balbuzard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggerhappy Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Now that the holidays are behind us and winter (or at least the cold!!) is upon us, many are focusing on confirming various trips. I'm resurrecting this post looking for a couple more that may want to join us on a trip to Chibougmau in February. Most of the planning is done. Our tentative schedule is to leave Hotel Safari on 2/14 -> Lac Bouchette ->Chibougmau ->Senneterre->Parent->St Zenon and back to Shawiningan. We're expecting to do about 220 mi p/day. Looking for 1-3 more riders. Our dates are flexible by a day or 2 either way. PM me if you interested in more info. Happy new year everyone. O Damn... I wish you would be leaving 3 or 4 days earlier then I could do this trip. Need to be home for the 17th (possibly the 18th). :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODog Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Be aware of the gas issue between Senneterre and Clova its a long way between the 2 with lac fallon closed this winter. If my GPS mapping is correct it shows about 142 miles . You cannot depend on Balbuzard Yea, thanks. I read that. I'm carrying extra gas just in case. Let's hope for all of us that Balbuzard will be open so we can get at least a couple of gallons. I remember in years past they limited how much you can purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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