mcstar Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 in Maniwaki now, leaving for the west for 5 days tomorrow morning, first time out west, so hope it is what iceman says.....the best!.....will look out for the stickers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 I believe the "West is Best" quote came from Florida Snowman but Iceman is the king of the west....bingo carding it. Have fun Mario.....looking forward to reading your reports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 It was me for sure. He just agrees to agree. http://www.quebecrider.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2342 You will see for yourself Mario. For big trails and speed it's Abitibi. For the Views and Technical riding Gaspe hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstar Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Left Maniwaki at 10am took the west side of 63 to Classic, trails 7/10 , then 63 to Domaine, a little choppy, had lunch there then off to 63/386 intersection and down to La Veranderye 158 miles, pulled up at 4pm. only 2 other sledders for the the night. Tommorow we head out to ville marie and plan to meet up with snowfarmer! weatherwise it was great, but looks like a warmup next 2 days, hopefully the trails will hold up, also the owner here said they are down to the last tank of gas, they are hoping to make it though this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipeman Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Heading to the "west" Wednesday please keep us posted on the warm up Issue ! We were planning to start from Temiscaming but might drive a bit farther north if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoky-10-5 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 west is the fastestgo up to matagamie its a great trail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstar Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 yesterday , we left La Verandrye 8:30 , 63 was good all the way to Bellterre, then a little rough to ville marie and ran into groomer before arriving at La Bannik at 3:45. Snowfarmer showed up at 4:45 and we had a great dinner together. After breakfast they will be heading back to ontario, we will attempt la sarre, they are predicting some rain so we will adjust as we go. Calling for 6 degrees today, 2 tomorrow, then -2 thursday, trails should hold up, parking lots will melt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Enjoy the ride. Late season riding can be great if the weather cooperates. Not many sleds and daylight until 7 PM! Jack & Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstar Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Day3. Left ville marie at 8:45 after saying goodby to Dave and Nora and took the local 303 north as directed by snowfarmer, good choice, great trail all the wat to just before Rouyn Noranda then it went bad, groomer must be down. Improved more north on the way to La Sarre, the groomer had just been past but with the heat the top of the hills and woops were bare and the groomer was doing more damage than good. Pulled into La Sarre at 4:00 with a major meltdown in town, they are expecting rain tonight, then freezing right after with cooler temps tomorrow, we shall see. Tomorrow we will aim at Amos for lunch, then val dor for the night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 Enjoy Mario! Ride safe & have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 Looks like a nice cozy little Pourevoirie that La Verendrye, have to stop in some day, we always blast by it for the reserve as we really haven't had the need to stop in for gas. Nice to have the chance to ride with your loved ones and group up with other couple sharing the same passion, you guys are real lucky, Safe ride Mario and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstar Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Day 4, it rained all night here in la Sarre so we decided to venture out and see if we could still reach val dor. Trails were very icy (need scratchers) but they improoved as we went more east on 93 towards Amos. Apon arriving at amos we decided to switch to plan B and attempt to reach la Verandrye for the night to shorten Thursday so we took 307 down to 83, local trails below val dor back onto 83 then down 386, and we pulled into la Verandrye at 6:30 with 272 miles, and a very tired wife! 93 before Amos was petfect, 386 was perfect the whole way, but you could feel the trails are. more icy as you go more south. Tomorrow will be 166 back to truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 272! You're on your brides sh*t list Mario! You owe her a 90 minute back rub for sure! Safe ride in tomorrow. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 X2 Tom he's gonna pay lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towing Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I was hoping the north would have escape from the rain... seems not ... X2 Tom he's gonna pay lol X3 !!! Thanks for your report mcstar and enjoy the remaining part of your trip! Alain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstar Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Just to clarify, the north is good, but all the way west, Noyan to Lasare it was warmer and the trails took a toll. It was colder more east so the rain turned to snow sooner, so halfway to Amos the trails are great, just a little more icyer as you go south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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