2018RENAGADEXRS850 Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 (edited) We ride PQ often but not this early in the season. I just picked up my new sled and we are itching to ride. Where would all you experienced members of this forum recommend to ride this weekend? Thanks in advance! Edited December 5, 2018 by 2018RENAGADEXRS850 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 http://fcmq.viaexplora.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman80 Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 4 hours ago, 2018RENAGADEXRS850 said: We ride PQ often but not this early in the season. I just picked up my new sled and we are itching to ride. Where would all you experienced members of this recommend to ride this weekend? Saint-Zenon, Mont Valin, or Gaspe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 I think Valin on a weekend can be a Zoo and when you add in Everyone itching to ride..... Towing just posted a video\ride from Zenon area and it looked good. DooRight's link should show grooming and trail conditions, also get the iMotoneige App to confirm. Later GutZ dooright 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 Think I’m heading up to Zenon tomorrow after work. Looks too good to pass up. dooright 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2018RENAGADEXRS850 Posted December 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 See you there! We will be there Saturday. Thank you to all for the feedback, its appreciated. Carman80 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpysanta Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 (edited) Sherbrooke area got lots of snow,, check grooming .. Edited December 8, 2018 by grumpysanta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman80 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 On 12/5/2018 at 8:45 AM, snowmaster2112 said: Think I’m heading up to Zenon tomorrow after work. Looks too good to pass up. How are conditions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman80 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 On 12/5/2018 at 5:37 PM, 2018RENAGADEXRS850 said: See you there! We will be there Saturday. Thank you to all for the feedback, its appreciated. How are conditions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 For those itching for a good ride this coming weekend and would like access to Mt Valin but miss the crowds, you could consider, the Danube, At Forestville or Hotel Pelchat at Escoumin. Tons of snow east of Mt Valin and very few sleds. All trails were open except the lower end of the 93 to Sacre Cour. Avoid this at all costs until groomed😁 The “School bus” trail to Valin from Escoumin is groomed and awesome! The Escoumin club house is open and has fuel note, we did not go to hotel Pelchat, so call them to verify that the lower trail thru the village is open to the hotel The upper local trail to Forestville is awesome. The fcmq grooming map should change daily so stay tuned. Happy Trails RR PLAYHARD and Carman80 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 Just got back after midnight. Rode from Lecabanon Friday and Saturday. Yesterday morning was -30c so it was quite a challenge. Rode 405 miles the two days on conditions that were as good or better than any first/early season ride ever. Went to Repos and back both days as it was recently groomed all the way to there. Tried to go north to Kanawata and west to Manawan but neither was groomed or had any tracks so decided against it. People were coming from both St Michele and St Zenon but not any farther north. Typical vigilance was necessary as you never knew if the next corner or hill was going to have a low tree branch or soccer ball size rock laying somewhere. Overall though 98% was perfect. Some stretches you would swear it was more mid winter conditions. I would guess Lecabanon was a little over half full when I left yesterday afternoon. Had a blast and got the monkey off my back for now. Heading up again the day after Christmas for 4 days. Here are some pics.... RoadRunner, PLAYHARD, actionjack and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 PLAYHARD and doonali 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 PLAYHARD and doonali 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyrider Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 All I can say is wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 Great early tour from the looks of the pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 Here is the road a couple miles north of the Repos heading to Kanawata. No other sled tracks so I turned around. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 345/360 intersection not groomed towards Mattawin as they are logging it till December 15th but heard some were running out that way and turning around. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 You know the spot PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 Last pic....One of my favorite sections heading out towards the Repos dooright, doonali and PLAYHARD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpysanta Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 WOW looks good thanks for report and pictures.. Did u ride alone ? I think a trip up there mid week would be good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 Yeah rode solo this trip LOL...haven’t done that in quite a few years now. At least I know the area well and other people were around. i almost went to Manawan but when I came to this I decided since alone it was best to turn around. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 hour ago, snowmaster2112 said: Last pic....One of my favorite sections heading out towards the Repos The old Zumo’s still work well, I use a 550. Thanks for the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 Those conditions look awesome snowmaster, we are off to a great start this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Phil 1 said: The old Zumo’s still work well, I use a 550. Thanks for the photos. I bought that Zumo like 10 yrs ago for 375.00 It has been on 4 sleds now and several rentals. Still looks and functions "as new" (even the original battery)and at this point I have "deep emotional/sentimental" attachment to it. The day it goes the flag will be flying half staff in my yard. Phil 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 46 minutes ago, RoadRunner said: Those conditions look awesome snowmaster, we are off to a great start this season! Yeah for sure RoadRunner heard things in northern Maine were looking good too. The thing that has me concerned is the next 3 weeks dont look super promising. 4 days above freezing in St Zenon before I get there again on the 26th but I remain optimistic. Dose not look like a white Christmas at home for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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