gkw Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Perfect yesterday to Squatec (almost too much soft snow as there has been very little traffic). Ditto for north toward Rt5. The further north, the bigger the problem with drifting. You can tell in some spots that there was icing underneath, but powder is the only problem getting around sharp corners. Power line back to RDL awesome (just a bit narrow). All areas will need grooming, especially after this storm, but should be fantastic here until the weather warms up or rain comes. Also from yesterday... Drifts bounced me just over the edge of the hardpack... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Thanks for the report. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkw Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Update - Hwy 20 closed from Levis to La Pocatiere. Can you say Blizzard?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1500HD Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Anyone planning to be in the RDL area anytime this coming weekend thru the following weekend? mike We were headed out of St Raymond tomorrow, We may stay closer and make a run to RDL now that we have got some snow back. HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Holy crap Gary. Don't go anywhere. I unloaded my sled from the truck, picking up twenty cases of wine and am on the way. If we are to be snowed in, we shall drink the rouge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vt_bluyamaha54 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 A dramatic turn of events/change of conditions in the area. WOW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Anyone planning to be in the RDL area anytime this coming weekend thru the following weekend? mike Mike we will see you there Saturday night. Jason and Yushen are riding with us. It is just a one nighter this trip. Jack & Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipeman Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 What is the weather claiming for Friday thru Wednesday next week ? Might try coming Friday night and heading to Murdochville and back if the warm up doesn't kill it !! Thoughts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdogs Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 wow, what a difference from my last reports 2 weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Tough decision, but I have decided to go to RDL this weekend for my last winter vacation of this season. Travel wise, this is a much quicker trip for me (although same mileage to Saguenay, it is an hour and a half less driving) and I will be driving up after working a night shift, plus it is a short vacation, only six full days of riding. Hope where ever all end up, you have great riding. And if RDL, say hi. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clk1x Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) ok Mike, We will be headed up on the 16-20 of March and are going to very interested in what you find. I have looked at the 14 day forcast for RDL and it looks to stay cool enough to hang on until we can get up there. . Edited March 3, 2016 by clk1x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipeman Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 We will be there late tomm night probably 10pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1500HD Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 We will be riding in Tomorrow Night also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Arrived at the Universal/RDL this afternoon (Saturday). May ride out 35 miles to club house for supper but most likely will stay in tonight, worked all night and then 7 hrs in the truck. Not feeling adventuresome, need more coffee before switching over to vin rouge. I'm in room 110. Cell# 207-522-2673 (text only) Conditions look great. Was looking forward to a big night of drinking and friendship with friends from the Maritime provinces tonight. But seems a sled broke this morning and they won't make it. Universal appears mobbed. Five clerks checking people in. Either a hockey tournament weekend or the bikini volleyball teams are back. Driving up through Maine saw no good sled conditions all the way up the interstate to Houlton. First hour north thru New Brunswick looked dismal, then around St. Andre, N.B. snow kept getting deeper and deeper. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkw Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Conditions are awesome down here too!! RDL Thursday and Naples today!! Hopefully there is one more trip in a week! Mike - hope you have a great week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Hi Gary, wish you were here too, On second thought, Naples looks pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 (edited) Good conditions out here now since the recent snowfall. I'll post on the thread I started earlier this season. Jack & Sandi Edited March 6, 2016 by revct1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Arrived at the Universal/RDL this afternoon (Saturday). May ride out 35 miles to club house for supper but most likely will stay in tonight, worked all night and then 7 hrs in the truck. Not feeling adventuresome, need more coffee before switching over to vin rouge. I'm in room 110. Cell# 207-522-2673 (text only) Conditions look great. Was looking forward to a big night of drinking and friendship with friends from the Maritime provinces tonight. But seems a sled broke this morning and they won't make it. Universal appears mobbed. Five clerks checking people in. Either a hockey tournament weekend or the bikini volleyball teams are back. Driving up through Maine saw no good sled conditions all the way up the interstate to Houlton. First hour north thru New Brunswick looked dismal, then around St. Andre, N.B. snow kept getting deeper and deeper. mike Next year Mon Ami. We were looking forward to cocktails with you beside the pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Hi Steve, You are missing out on the bikini volley ball competition. I heard the teams were looking for judges. Mike was on the sidelines yesterday cheering them on. Jack & Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Just amazing, a few weeks ago this area had the warm up and wasn't worth riding. They have had some major dumps of powder since then and I am happy to report we are back to mid winter conditions. First day of riding and trails all groomed and perfect, not much traffic, sun out, just stellar! 240 miles in 8 1/2 hours incl coffee stop and lunch. And now I am seeing maybe the forecast for this week is looking more hopeful. Lots of snow, not one ice patch. Did the westerly loop to Rimouski and Squatec. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1500HD Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Day 1 we got dropped off in Jackman and rode up (Friday the 3rd.) it was a bit skinny the first 35 miles but smooth. 285 miles into RDL everything was in good shape and the club houses were all busy... Day 2 we left RDL @7:00 am Saturday morning and 85 to Edmunston was perfect all the way. Moose Valley was busy and all good except in Kedgwick that was special for about 15 miles. Kedgwick south to Van Buren was great. Back in Maine Van Buren to the Lakeview was flat and fast, must have been 200m sleds there... Lakeview towards Eagle Lake was in poor shape, I used a few old routes to by pass some of that all the way in Portage. 340 miles in to Hews Brook Lodge. This place should go on to your list of places to stay!!! Day 3 we ran off trail to Chesuncook, There we met my Dad (our Taxi Driver...) From there down the Lake to Jo Mary 175 miles. 800 Miles 95% was perfect!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Sounds like an awesome trip, 1500. Surprised you even bothered to go to the County. Today I made the loop west around to St. Pamphile for lunch. 90% freshly groomed, met 8 on coming sleds all day. Snow squalls in morning. Close to the 30*F mark. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Few pics of today and yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im4snow Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Nice pics Mike. Glad to see you're our having fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted March 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Thanks, I see you have had your share of riding, always enjoy your posts. Hope to meet up again. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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