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2017-2018 Shawinigan Snow Reports


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7 hours ago, Triggerhappy said:

That's right.  I do see colder weather for the next 4 days so Im hoping not too much damage was done.  If the groomers can get out at night it will set the trails up great for the day.  And hopefully low traffic. 

 Hope you have a good ride Chris !

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15 hours ago, Triggerhappy said:

Belinda and I are heading into Shawinigan early tomorrow morning.  Some of the group are getting there later this afternoon.  Our group is taking up all of Drakkar I think. Lol. There will be 14-16 of us.  We are not riding as one group!  I was wondering how much damage was done the past few days.  I see this evening the cool down is coming and even a possible few inches of snow Friday evening.  From those in the area (Don) how does it look?  Was there more rain to the east or the west?  I will look at the grooming maps before heading out but was curious which direction got the worst weather.  Thanks. 

Don, if you and your wife would like to join my group (only 4-5) for a day ride we would be glad to have you.  

Was alot of rain Tuesday night when i came home from 18 hours of work at 2am. Rained on and off all day tuesday. A bit of freezing rain Tuesday evening then back to rain. Slept 3.5 hrs and left to go to Indy. Was warm this morning when we left with  light drizzle. Still lots of snow, will be icy. Scratchers gonna be needed till more new snow. 

Wish i was there to ride with you guys, Caro would love it. I got her in sled training mode to be real ready for next season. Gonna go out for a trip with her first week of march.

hoping for the best for your group. Coming back late Saturday night. My sled is in the garage down at work so no riding right now,

are you leaving sunday or monday?

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Don, we are leaving Sunday afternoon. We drove up 300 miles then rode 150+ miles.  Trails were unbelievable!  Went from Drakkar past the relais station up 351tp 360 north.  360 north was hard stutter bumps so we turned around ate st 500 steak house which was great then went to 302 east and it couldn't have been better. Took that to 3 then past the bison bar past the old Chez roger back to relais station. Then took a ride up the river to 23 to m3 to the central.  Then back to Drakkar. Heading to dinner now. 302 and 3 were the best I had ever seen them.  

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sometimes when freezing rain becomes an accumulation, rather than a melt down, it can make for some very good trails when it gets cold enough to groom it really fills in the holes and packs well, just a little new snow on top really makes for Indy car smooth riding!!

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6 hours ago, PLAYHARD said:

Chriscenzo! Depending on our respective arrival (and bed) times, 4 of us may see you'ze Saturday night @ Reggie's. Enjoy!

Great!  We will be looking for you.  It is 2 degrees here now and supposed to get a few inches of snow this afternoon/evening.  I will do my best not to use up all the snow...

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7 hours ago, JBlavl said:

Just booked with Reggie for the 28th and 3rd. Doing a loop up to the Casino the Delta and back. Sounded like a nice guy on the phone.

I'll be arriving there on the 3 rd.....! doing a 6 day ride with some 1st timers in QC, I know they will be hooked after this ride!

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Just got back to Drakkar and had two different shots with Reggie. Lol. Trails were unbelievable! 23, 351, 302, 3,  it didn't matter where you went you couldn't find a bump if you wanted.  It was perfect.  A little solid in the morning but scratchers took care of that. As the day went on the trails even got better.  Bigger group than usual but good riders and showed them around.  Plus they were cat riders so it was ok. Lol. Great lunch and heading to get a steak now!  

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8 hours ago, JBlavl said:

Just booked with Reggie for the 28th and 3rd. Doing a loop up to the Casino the Delta and back. Sounded like a nice guy on the phone.

You won't find a nicer guy. He takes great care of you here.  You will love staying here.  

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Great ride today.  Belinda and I Left Drakkar at 9am got to latuque and fueled up sled and body at noon. The river was better than expected.  Scratchers were your friend though as the snow was hard. 360 was good.  Some stutter bumps.  355 had some chop through the pipeline until the train tressel then it was perfect to 73 and into latuque. We left lunch in latuque at 1 and pulled into Drakkar at 5 with 240 miles for the day. 73 all the way down to 353 was incredible.  Perfect.  353/23 was choppy.  Not bad but not great.  302 was great to 351. 351 was a little choppy but still fast.  Took it to 3 which got beat up some and then rolled into Drakkar.  Shortly after Playhard rolls in with his crew.  Nice group here this evening. 

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3 hours ago, mcstar said:

How is it looking up there Don?

Coming up Saturday for a week loop....?

Looking good. Will hold up fine. Near some road crossings the usual puddles but still very ok. Have at it. Where you going to Drakkar? If so let me know when you plan to arrive I can maybe stop by. 

Don

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10 hours ago, iceman said:

Looking good. Will hold up fine. Near some road crossings the usual puddles but still very ok. Have at it. Where you going to Drakkar? If so let me know when you plan to arrive I can maybe stop by. 

Don

Yes Drakkar,  should arrive around noon - 1, would be great to see you! 

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  • 2 weeks later...

13 March

0c     snowing maybe 4-5cm so far. More snow heavier south of river, just got back from Drummondville really snowing harder down there. Goodnight.

will advise further.....stand by.

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