Trailblazer 854 Report post Posted December 27, 2015 Drove up to the chalet today hoping to see some of the white stuff. -2°c ce soir, tomorrow's forecast, some snow and dipping to -12°c. I'll report in tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smclelan 765 Report post Posted December 27, 2015 Hmmm snow is looking a little thin at the chalet!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iceman 2,996 Report post Posted December 27, 2015 Hmmm snow is looking a little thin at the chalet!! So is the Ice on the Lac. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trailblazer 854 Report post Posted December 27, 2015 Dec.27. -2°c Got our first snow Did a 90 klm loop around the lake Met up with an old friend in the trail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iceman 2,996 Report post Posted December 27, 2015 Dec.27. -2°c Got our first snow image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg Did a 90 klm loop around the lake Met up with an old friend in the trail I like it better in white JG. It's a start. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Florida Snowman 497 Report post Posted December 28, 2015 Looks a lot better today Jean Guy! Keep the snow dancing going! Tuesday & Wednesday looks like more white gold coming! Happy Holidays! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groomer 3,778 Report post Posted December 28, 2015 hi jg !!! must be the latest you ve been on your 4w ??? jean-guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trailblazer 854 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 Gonna make it later JG, report in tomorrow after or during our big a$$ snow storm report, yippy kay yeah. Ah demain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trailblazer 854 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 Dec. 29. -12° C feels like -18° C Snow started last night, coming down pretty strong now, got about 6" so far. This was the second night it went to-12° C, Yesterday...ponds and little lake froze from shore to shore but not the big lake. This morning big lake stated to show signs of freezing, shoreline out about 200' froze. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trailblazer 854 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 JG I'm gonna try some atving today in the new snow, yes it will be the latest I've gone riding but that's because I use the sled in the snow. This year sled is in pieces, major repair job. I didn't have the drive or the motivation to put her back together due to the weather but now.....hmmm I guess I'll be spending some time on the garage. Stay tuned Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trailblazer 854 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 11:30 this morning and still coming down strong, certainly enough to groom and ride. Went to town on atv to check sled trail, got big time stuck in atv trail, stuck to the road after that. Sleds are on the go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Florida Snowman 497 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 YeeHaw!! Gidde up Cowboys!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trailblazer 854 Report post Posted December 30, 2015 It's all over here in Duhamel A whopping 18"s on top of my recycling container this morning. Gonna go check sled trails later Stay tuned Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Florida Snowman 497 Report post Posted December 30, 2015 How do you spell relief? Nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
im4snow 9 Report post Posted December 30, 2015 How do you spell relief? Nice! Braap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trailblazer 854 Report post Posted December 30, 2015 Went to town earlier, rail bed is groomed and sleds are running it. Rail bed runs from Lac Gagnon to Montpellier. Heading back to MTL tomorrow, big party. Will check sled trails on the way home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trailblazer 854 Report post Posted December 30, 2015 Rail bed Sorry guys got to town too late for daytime pics, saw the groomer going through and took a few shots. How do you spell relief? Nice! 40cms Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cnc 601 Report post Posted December 31, 2015 That's nice to see. A few lakes need to freeze and more snow on the mountain trails between St Remi and Lac des plages before we get over that way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trailblazer 854 Report post Posted January 1, 2016 (edited) Back in MTL Ride home saw groomed trails in and out of Duhamel. Ultramar in Chenneville trail crossing road there not groomed. Arena in St.Andre Avellin trail crossing road not groomed but lots of sled tracks. Trails in St.Lazare are groomed In Duhamel Edited January 1, 2016 by Trailblazer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trailblazer 854 Report post Posted January 31, 2016 Got up at 5 am walking around in circles what to do, got family plans for Sunday and no snow here to ride today. Decide to jump in the truck and drive to the cottage after reading some reports coming in from Mt.Laurier, lots of snow fell this week. After arriving, unloading, having a little snack off I go. This is the loop I decide on, Duhamel, La Minerve, Nominingue (43/323/319), Val Barrette (63), ND de Laus (53), Montpellier (53/43/local) and back to Duhamel (43/local to cottage). All trails were outstanding and in excellant condition with the exception of the 43 through the Parc returning from ND de Laus which had started to show some signs of wear, not low snow but whoops coming into and out of corners. 310 Klms for the loop now my girl is broken in and ready for first inspection and oil change. One picture of the day, memory is loaded need to empty the phone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Florida Snowman 497 Report post Posted January 31, 2016 Hey JG, As you are well aware, an itchy throttle thumb can cause extreme restlessness & anxiety. I'm glad you were able to get your medicine yesterday! Glad your girl is ready for her first checkup! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trailblazer 854 Report post Posted February 6, 2016 Up to the chalet for another run, got some good reports from the locals for conditions so I thought well 2 hrs in a trailer is better than 5-6. North of the Ottawa river on the 50(black trail) fields are well covered with a glare to the surface signaling they had a slight melt down then a freeze Further north on the 323 to the 321 (black trail) as I was getting higher in elevation you could see they did not suffer too much up here, just a crusty surface. Met a FCMQ officer in Duhamel, he said trails froze up yes by the groomer has ruffed them up so cooling is not a problem. My plans are to leave the cottage tomorrow morning with a group of 8 that will be arriving in the morning then up the 319 to Mekoos for da nuit, maybe buzz around the area before settling in, we'll see what's in store for us. Not too much milage I know but all fun'n games with the local bunch. Trail crossing in Saint Andre Avellin at the arena 323 (white trail) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Florida Snowman 497 Report post Posted February 6, 2016 Go get it JG! Your new girl got her first checkup so it's time to rock her world a bit eh? Have fun & be safe! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cnc 601 Report post Posted February 6, 2016 Enjoy Jean Guy. Free weekend so ride safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trailblazer 854 Report post Posted February 8, 2016 Met a group of 3 from Ontario in Duhamel, they started out of Duhamel rode up to Parent via 13 and stayed the night (last night) in Clova, they came down Chemin Lepine through Mt.Laurier and back. They said chemin Lepine was groomed to perfection a real carpet ride, also they confirmed anything above Mt.Laurier is in full on winter and trails are mid season conditions. Confirmed...on above Mt.Laurieras we experienced it ourselves this week end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
