snowfarmer Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Nice ride and pictures boys . Question for you Phil . I got a new 850 renagade also but have not had a chance to ride it yet. I haven't started to equip it yet for touring ( I'm a bit of a pack mule for as anybody would tell you who has ridden with me). I notice that you have the mitts on with the hand guards . Are those the semi-rigged mitts that have come out in the last couple of years?I wasn't sure if I could get my old ones to fit with the hand guards . The stacking can and bag seem solid? I see the other sled has the two cans but also running a strap too. I like the Rok straps for that . They never lose their elasticity. I'm afraid my old touring bags will not work and I feel sad about that. They have been on three sleds and have a lot of miles and they have never let me down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 18 minutes ago, snowfarmer said: Nice ride and pictures boys . Question for you Phil . I got a new 850 renagade also but have not had a chance to ride it yet. I haven't started to equip it yet for touring ( I'm a bit of a pack mule for as anybody would tell you who has ridden with me). I notice that you have the mitts on with the hand guards . Are those the semi-rigged mitts that have come out in the last couple of years?I wasn't sure if I could get my old ones to fit with the hand guards . The stacking can and bag seem solid? I see the other sled has the two cans but also running a strap too. I like the Rok straps for that . They never lose their elasticity. I'm afraid my old touring bags will not work and I feel sad about that. They have been on three sleds and have a lot of miles and they have never let me down! The 850 is BJ's but the mitts are Choko on big orange I had to move hand guards in about an inch. The can and bag are very solid as is the 3 gallon on top of the 4 gallons of gas, the 3 gallon is for oil. The 21 liter on top of the gas is rather small, I was a bit disappointed with the size. I am forced to not be a pack mule anymore. I believe the straps are unnecessary, just insurance. My first experience with linQ what a great system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blph Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Phil, We are heading us on the 26th leaving St Raymond, heading north. What was your route up and back and how was the trail coditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 1 hour ago, blph said: Phil, We are heading us on the 26th leaving St Raymond, heading north. What was your route up and back and how was the trail coditions. We went up the 23, soon as you began to climb into the park it was very good, took 83 to Alma then over to Roberval and back to Alma back over to 23 to St Ray. Not everything is open so making loops was limited the lake at Herbertville, top of 23, was not staked yet, a little boney on 83 W under the trees but all passable. We both had new sleds and the time so we just wanted to make a shake down run. 2 1/2 days 525 miles got to scratch the itch. 182ray and actionjack 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 The bus is leaving Easton at 250AM. Rocket Launch from shawinigan. Hope to see many of you over the course of the next week🍻 Florida Snowman and 182ray 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted January 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 The Eagle has Landed! Lac Edward from Shawinigan Everything groomed.....winter wonderland. 120 miles. Florida Snowman, snowfarmer, groomer and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Trip 3 The Eagle has landed and boy did we find a gem. Auberge des Deux Rives 1 hr south of maniwaki 6 hrs from Scranton (313 miles) and trans Quebec 13 goes right thru the parking lot. 5 clicks from the rr bed that runs to maniwaki 182ray, kgallis, vt_bluyamaha54 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Nice find Scrsnton, I like that area FYI thrre is no connection from that area to Fort Coulange area Pontiac region. Trail closure. Scranton1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 312 today all good at Kanawatta. On to chibumaw tomorrow. doonali 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Day 1 Pics it twas COLD im4snow and groomer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doonali Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 35 minutes ago, Scranton1 said: Day 1 Pics it twas COLD Put a good coat of Vasoline on your face before riding. It'll keep it from frostbite. Scranton1 and groomer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev39 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I got frostbite like that a few years ago. -28F and the river out of Shawinigan made for a cold morning. First time I ever saw skin become solid. Pretty scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I had a situation years ago when my entire cheek was an ice cube. saguenay bill hooked me up with some bag balm which really helped that situation. the cold is definitely nothing to mess with! caught this early.... we were only riding 20 Min and my face wasnt frozen. all good and no worries. Trails were great. cant wait for doo to come out with a high windshield for Gen 4. 182ray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Ski Doo better have a Quebec windshield for the G 4 next year Scranton1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, 182ray said: Ski Doo better have a Quebec windshield for the G 4 next year Ray the medium is much better than the stock as u know. with these temps I would take another 8 inches.....it's doesn't help being 6'3 as well. ❄️❄️❄️ 182ray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, Scranton1 said: ....it's doesn't help being 6'3 as well. No for sure it does not. Even with the Tallest winshield the air still hits me right under my chin. I feel your pain. 182ray, Scranton1 and Phil 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Is R team passing through the Saguenay this trip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, 182ray said: Is R team passing through the Saguenay this trip? Headed West. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusand Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Scranton1 said: Day 1 Pics it twas COLD I remember pulling into Bernards place years ago and I had frostbite on my face when it was like 20 something below. He handed me a jar of Noxzema and told me to put it on my face and after 15 minutes the stinging was gone. Scranton1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I once knew a guy that couldn't get a windshield high enough so he cut a slice off of another and fastened it to his existing one to make it talker. Not pretty but got the job done. Vaseline is the answer when I need, what goes on in the trail stays in the trail. Always an adventure. Scranton1, Phil 1 and Carman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 We bagged the chibougamu leg of the trip due to the extreme cold warning up there and my brush with frost bite. headed to Clova for the evening. Anyone in the area 🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 7 minutes ago, Scranton1 said: We bagged the chibougamu leg of the trip due to the extreme cold warning up there and my brush with frost bite. headed to Clova for the evening. Anyone in the area 🍻 See just like i said before, that Railbed is not always a great idea. Frostbite or not. Anyway the best trips as you know are the ones made up as you go. My favorite thing is improvising as we go. Scranton1, doonali and vt_bluyamaha54 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Light day 212 miles did some off trail exploring to mix it up. Still a bit colder than a comfortable level. Suppose to warm up tomorrow! clova for the night 182ray, mikerider and kgallis 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Clova to ValDor 212 miles and a bit more novice boondocking. Trails are far from white asphalt, lots of fluff on top from the recent snow. Trails great overall just a little bit slower than normal and burning more fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 182ray, Florida Snowman, groomer and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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