RoadRunner Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Our Cote Nord/ Lab loop trip starts this coming Wednesday. I plan to get a few picks and adventure reports on when we can. The itinerary looks like this, but certainly subject to change based on weather, mechanical and snow and ice conditions. We have 8 guys going on this trip, 3 from Maine, 2 New Hampshire (603 backcountry), 1 from Mass, 1 Nova Scotia, 1 from Lab. Feb 22 Wed Depart Forestville for Sept Isle Thurs Sept Isle for Havre St Pierre Friday Havre to Chevery Sat Chevery to Lance au loop Lab Sun Lance to Mary's Harbor Monday Mary's to Cartwright Tuesday Cartwright to Goose Bay Wed. Goose to Churchill Thurs Churchill to Lab City Friday/Sat Visit in Lab Sun Gabriel or Port Carter Monday Forestville Hoping for favorable weather, mechanical and riding conditions for sure! Happy Trails RR sprocket, Trailblazer, snowfarmer and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Three of the guys, on the crew, lead by early rider, and 3 others, spent this weekend exploring the best routes from Lab to Sept Isle, Port Carter or Gabriel. They went equipped and found lots of snow! Scranton1, 182ray, Trailblazer and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Godspeed RR. Will be follwing along here. Best of luck on a great run. Go get you some of that. Ride On! im4snow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, iceman said: Godspeed RR. Will be follwing along here. Best of luck on a great run. Go get you some of that. Ride On! Thank you Ice, it's been a great snowmobile season for many, and we still have lots more to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Looks like a serious expedition planned RoadRunner & Co. Best of luck to all. We will all be following along with you guys! Looking forward to your posts! Safe travels, Tom RoadRunner, daytripper and Early Rider 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 14 minutes ago, RoadRunner said: Thank you Ice, it's been a great snowmobile season for many, and we still have lots more to go! Absolutely..some of the best riding is yet to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Looking ford to hearing about this adventure. Good Luck. RoadRunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnc Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 As others I will be following along with your reports. The amount of "liquid gold"carryed on the sleighs is impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 You have to look twice to see that there is a sled in the second picture, dam my back hurts :) RoadRunner and Early Rider 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Cnc said: As others I will be following along with your reports. The amount of "liquid gold"carryed on the sleighs is impressive. When The Team Maine crew heads out into the bush with Early rider in the lead, they are usually prepared for most anything! Will keep posted along the way. RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 6 minutes ago, markusvt said: You have to look twice to see that there is a sled in the second picture, dam my back hurts :) Yes Markus, that sled was in a hole for sure😗 Scranton1, PLAYHARD and rene2015 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Who do you call when the 24" Super wide is stuck? Lol, dooright 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Now that's a "stuck " ! I've seen some of them Maine loggers , No problem .. Lol RoadRunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 I think they are digging for the second sled....... RoadRunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Sounds like an adventure of a lifetime for some here following along, I included. Youve got my attention. You've got the best of the best leading and plotting the way RR, it will be exciting no doubt but you guys are in good hands. Have fun and stay safe, I'll be tuning in daily for some adventure. JG RoadRunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) Hi RR and company. Another adventure for the books. Most of can't even imagine what it is like out in the bush and you have only your fellow riders to depend on for anything that could possibly come up. We wish you the best of the best during the journey. Jack & Sandi Edited February 20, 2017 by revct1 Early Rider and RoadRunner 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 This is a map of some of the loop we will be doing. In many areas we will use Team Maines own tracks as Rob has several different route options developed. We begin tomorrow. RR Phil 1, daytripper, Trailblazer and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 RR Is your Nova Scotian participant's name Jean-Guy by any chance? Early Rider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 5 hours ago, Trailblazer said: RR Is your Nova Scotian participant's name Jean-Guy by any chance? Trailblazer, Jean Guy is in the group! how can we beat that, getting led around Lab with Jean Guy and Rob, two of the best Cains Quest racers in recent history. Sure to be a fun, great trip🍻🍻 RR doonali, Trailblazer, Phil 1 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Aucoin will be a huge asset, he is a great guy. He has to be coming from Nova Scotia!! Enjoy the adventure, update us when possible. Early Rider and RoadRunner 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 3 hours ago, RoadRunner said: Trailblazer, Jean Guy is in the group! how can we beat that, getting led around Lab with Jean Guy and Rob, two of the best Cains Quest racers in recent history. Sure to be a fun, great trip🍻🍻 RR Too funny Howard, must be a sign. i followed him in Cains Quest the year he won. lindasledgirl and RoadRunner 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Had a great day driving up yesterday, roads were mostly dry and bare. The Saguenay fiord was still there at the river crossing in tadoussac as well lol and we hit the ferry perfectly 603 Backcountry came up a day early and went out for a shakedown cruise around Forestville. They rode up to Le Chenail to see if Benoit was around, as they are not open this year. Benoit was there and glad to see them. The fire was burning nicely in the wood stove. Benoit hopes to be back open next year with a couple of different trail options for getting there Should be a good "groomed" trail ride today to Sept Isle. We might get spoiled as we suspect groomed trails after Sept Isle will be few and far between. Happy trails. RR lindasledgirl and mikerider 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 34 minutes ago, RoadRunner said: They rode up to Le Chenail to see if Benoit was around, as they are not open this year. Benoit was there and glad to see them. The fire was burning nicely in the wood stove. Benoit hopes to be back open next year with a couple of different trail options for getting there Was wondering if they were open or not. Now I know. Thanks for the intel. I could sit and talk with Benoit all day. I like that guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 1 hour ago, iceman said: Was wondering if they were open or not. Now I know. Thanks for the intel. I could sit and talk with Benoit all day. I like that guy. He is a great guy and an awesome place to ride outback between Forestville and Valin. We will be back when he opens back up for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Rider Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 We hope you have a terrific trip. Looking forward to your reports. Jim & Gemma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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