Jackstraw Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 After a hectic ride up yesterday to shawinigan with massive vehicle pile ups on i15, sitting in one spot for close to 3 hours finally made it to the goevenour hotel. The plan was to ride to Sept isles. We shall see. First of all leaving this place sucks! Too much snow! Ended up riding the road to get to the bridge which was actually fine, they bladed the sidewalk. Drifts no tracks, limited signs, the river to deal with. Would not recommend this place. Anyway finally hit tq3 freshly groomed. Pretty nice most of the way East. Snow getting deeper the farther East you go and still super windy. Passed 2 groomers without the drags. Just trying to get the trails passable. You can tell there where massive drifts that they knocked down. In Bae St Paul for the night with 204 miles for the day. The plan is to continue East depending on conditions. Few pics before the wind picked up and battery quit im4snow, towing, Carman and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 jack, I used to stay at the Governeur a lot years ago. Mostly by sled but a couple times as a base. Yeah, it’s a PIA getting in and out of there whether your familiar with it or not. We always liked the place/rooms though. Based out of Drakkar last week and hadn’t been there since it was the “Safari” and it worked out well. Super easy access except crossing the 4 lane when it’s busy is a bit nerve racking. Have fun and be safe. Hope you make it all the way. Here is an identical of your last pic that I took Saturday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted February 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 A heads up can only go as far as tadusac 93 and 3 both closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuse6 Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Jack, we just rode down to Sacre Couer from Mont Valin today. 93 is good to great all the way up to Mont Valin. Minor drifting first 10 km north from Sacre, after that good going if you are looking for alternate plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted February 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Closed from tadousac to sacre cour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Take the road PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted February 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Well day 2 the plan was to keep heading East and see how far we can go. TQ3 in great shape to 378 into st Simeon for lunch at small b&b. Owner said 93 closed to sacre cour and 3 closed from tadousac East. Ok plan b. Backtracked to the 83 up the clermont express which was stellar! To Auberge des battures for the night. 200 miles. Still a ridiculous amount of drifts in open areas. Looks like the elusive Cote Nord will have to wait! Phil 1, Trailblazer, towing and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grampsledder Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 32 minutes ago, Jackstraw said: To Auberge des battures for the night How was the Inn? We used to stay there years ago and it seemed to be going downhill. It is a great spot with nice views. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted March 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 On 2/27/2019 at 7:14 PM, Grampsledder said: How was the Inn? We used to stay there years ago and it seemed to be going downhill. It is a great spot with nice views. Room was renovated nice views, food was ok. No complaints at mount villain tonight no WiFi except at the bar Grampsledder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted March 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) WiFi only at the bar here at Mount villain blue sky day trails mostly fresh groomed life is good!. Ran into saguenay Bill and 182 Ray at onatchaway for lunch. Edited March 1, 2019 by Jackstraw 182ray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anysledwilldoo Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Jack, 3 of us planning that same trip. Starting from Drakkar on 3/6. Based upon what you have seen, do you think there will be any problem reaching Sept Isles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Thats right , and very stingy WiFi at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 56 minutes ago, dooright said: Thats right , and very stingy WiFi at that Could be worst and pay 5$ for it and it only works in the dinning room at intervals. dooright 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted March 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Yep wifi sucks, long walk from cabin expensive here Florida Snowman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Looks like plenty of snow tho ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted March 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 20 hours ago, anysledwilldoo said: Jack, 3 of us planning that same trip. Starting from Drakkar on 3/6. Based upon what you have seen, do you think there will be any problem reaching Sept Isles? Weather is the only thing that would prevent you. Certainly no shortage of snow! You need a week of good weather, getting out there is one thing but you also need to make it back. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted March 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Has anyone stayed at Mount Vilain recently? I think they piped us for our stay. At lunch today we saw in the local trail map they advertised $48 person double occ. they charged us $160 each with dinner and breakfast gratuity not included. WTF I know there is taxes added but dinner and breakfast $100? Just curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anysledwilldoo Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 We have Wednesday to Tuesday so hopefully the weather is favorable. I have never been east of Tadousac , looking forward to some new scenery . Anyone have suggestions on where to stay on the way out and back. We like to ride around 250 miles a day. Accommodations do not need to be fancy, just need a bar , good food and a bed. Appreciate any info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted March 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 After a memorable stay at Mount Vilain we needed to be within 200 miles of the truck in Shawinigan. Destination Roberval. Took the 373 in the upper corner above LSJ, never been on it. What an awesome trail, freshly groomed, no traffic highly recommended! Lunch by giradville into Chateu Roberval with 198 miles. towing, dooright, GT Rider and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo420 Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Great pics I wish I was there we paid the same at mout valian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted March 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, skidoo420 said: Great pics I wish I was there we paid the same at mout valian Now I feel better! Last ride last week of March Phil 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 23 hours ago, Trailblazer said: Could be worst and pay 5$ for it and it only works in the dinning room at intervals. LOl....yeah I was there this year and felt the pain on that one. Then we found out our cabin shower was froze up and had to haul over stuff to the main house to shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momojohnny Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 373 49th parallel Bridge 😎 Trailblazer, GT Rider, mikerider and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted March 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 27 minutes ago, momojohnny said: 373 49th parallel Bridge 😎 Nice! one sweet trail! Rodmax and momojohnny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpionbowl Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 The orange trails around that stretch of the 373 are even better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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