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Saguenay Bill
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Started light snow today:

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Then white-out!

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Then deelish!...

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Existing hard base with today's half-inch made the carbides extra-grippy!

Coulda used more of that in La Baie...

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Come n get it Ladies & Gents! Tons more neige forecast!

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There are a lot of people on the fence as to where to head to this weekend. Many are scheduled for Riviere du Loup and that is up in the air as to whether the conditions will be okay or not.  If someone in Saguenay can update conditions and weather the next couple days, it will be appreciated by many, I am sure.

mike

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Monday morning a group of 5, from Harrisburg area left the Delta about 9AM.  About 9:30 we had a white out snow squall  came thru the area.  The trails were icy from Saturday night/Sunday rain.  These conditions resulted in this accident. Hit a tree.  The man between 55 and 60 suffered 3 broken ribs, cuts and badly broken wrist that required surgery Monday night.  He was discharged from the hospital last night around 8PM and the group headed towards home.  One lucky guy that he only had the injuries that he had.

 

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Thanks for posting Bill.  

I would like to mention that the sled is a 1200 SkiDoo with the electronic throttle.  Sandi and I have had our issues with the electronic throttle on her 2016 Renegade 1200.  I know a lot of riders like it but we have found it to be very sensitive.  For model year 2017, SkiDoo has put more spring resistance in the lever.  This tells me SkiDoo has had complaints.

The 900 ACE isn't as quirky because it isn't as powerful as the 1200.  I'm not trying to say anything good or bad but just to pass along what we have found.  It takes awhile to get use to the soft touch.

Jack & Sandi

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I can fix that!

I probably have the a-arms in the truck, color may not match!!

Glad he's alive! 

I've noticed an increase in "flat light" this season, and combined with any snow, blown or precipitating, you can't see s#!t.

I'm also getting older.... and can't see well.

Later

GutZ

 

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1 hour ago, Saguenay Bill said:

Monday morning a group of 5, from Harrisburg area left the Delta about 9AM.  About 9:30 we had a white out snow squall  came thru the area.  The trails were icy from Saturday night/Sunday rain.  These conditions resulted in this accident. Hit a tree.  The man between 55 and 60 suffered 3 broken ribs, cuts and badly broken wrist that required surgery Monday night.  He was discharged from the hospital last night around 8PM and the group headed towards home.  One lucky guy that he only had the injuries that he had.

Best wishes for a complete recovery. Very glad it wasn't worse.

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True story the base is icy. But also true are the  snow forecasts! Heavy n wet all day today! Needed auto-visor-wipers! Soaked to the bone but NO COMPLAINTS! All over Saguenay & LSJ will be excellent for this weekend. IMG_20170301_170213.thumb.jpg.b1312080edc298972b8f943c0bece37f.jpgIMG_20170301_124525.thumb.jpg.ee621c1921ba4f5ca43f79467bdc5d98.jpgIMG_20170301_111033.thumb.jpg.436a8a1c5ad9b251934071026b2297d1.jpgIMG_20170301_170213.thumb.jpg.b1312080edc298972b8f943c0bece37f.jpgIMG_20170301_115211_edit.thumb.jpg.e8c2b28c6e98c10d78e526a449aef3fc.jpg

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17 hours ago, Saguenay Bill said:

Monday morning a group of 5, from Harrisburg area left the Delta about 9AM.  About 9:30 we had a white out snow squall  came thru the area.  The trails were icy from Saturday night/Sunday rain.  These conditions resulted in this accident. Hit a tree.  The man between 55 and 60 suffered 3 broken ribs, cuts and badly broken wrist that required surgery Monday night.  He was discharged from the hospital last night around 8PM and the group headed towards home.  One lucky guy that he only had the injuries that he had.

 

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The primary reason for old fashioned STUD's.

i noticed he does have the pre studded track which is better than nothing.

My riding partner made comment about the remarkable difference he noticed between his ice ripper track (molded stud) and my 96 old fashion studs down the center. 

 

Hopeful for a speedy recovery!

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59 minutes ago, Scranton1 said:

The primary reason for old fashioned STUD's.

Nope. More traction would have delivered more carnage. 
This experienced rider had zero visibility at that time and hit something with his right ski that made his right hand go "death-grip".

The hard berm bounced him off trail to break the ribs & wrist. 

When his crew came back for him at first they couldn't see him, just a few feet away.

We were out at that time too, but luckily without incident. It can happen to anyone...

 

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3 hours ago, PLAYHARD said:

By the way, IT SNOWING @ THE DELTA RIGHT NOW!

 

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Great view from lookout down on the 23!!! :)

1 hour ago, Saguenay Bill said:

It has snowed for 24 hours here. Suppose to get 12 to 18 inches before it ends today. Temps to drop as well.

Great news, hope you are feeling better Bill.

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Hello Bill,

Any idea why the Roberval area is reporting the poorest conditions in the region?  I'm expecting to be back the second week of March if conditions hold as forecast.  Sorry I'll miss you on this visit.

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18 hours ago, PLAYHARD said:

Lucky indeed. News says "blessed"...

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He may be blessed but Blesse means injured.😊

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