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"Pictures won’t do justice.".......So true. Always disappointed when comparing the captured electronic image vs real life / real time image. 

Thanks for the blogs. Much appreciated. 

Enjoy.

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6 hours ago, neksledr said:

Very cool, didn't know about this place! How wide is the island? Thanks for the great pics and reports J & G!

It’s 14K long. I’m not sure how wide. There is just the one trail that cuts across to the lighthouse. It’s not very long. The trail runs on the BSL side.

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Hi GutZ,

after reading all the issues with shields I felt gun shy and left the new helmets home. I had a 12 day saddle bag trip planned. I was looking forward to using them but didn’t want to have any hassle on my trip. Hopefully there will be a revised shield available for next season.

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Saturday continued

We cross back over and take 567 to 5 going east the trails are in great condition. We get on 571 going to Squatec. We got about 15 miles out of Squatec and decided it was getting late and head back to RDL. We take 544 to 44 to 85. All trails were good to go. We got in 147 miles. Not too bad for a late start. When we arrived we had the pleasure to meet Alain and Krikri. They are starting out on a trip Sunday. 

 

 

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Sunday

We meet Mike, Joe, and Jack at breakfast. Mike gives us some general info to point us in a good direction. We are looking for Alain and Krikri but we don’t see them. They are starting a trip so I am sure they are busy getting ready. 

It’s a blue sky and warm 30f. We make our way from the hotel and take 5 toward Trios-Pistoles. It looks like the groomer came through. It is smooth and flat. We cruise on to the clubhouse and make a pit stop. We were going to try the restaurant at Squatec but I have a grilled cheese with bacon at Trios-Pistoles. 

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We head off toward Squatec. 5 to 571 the trails are super. There is little in the way of traffic. We fuel up and take a look for the restaurant (future destination). I was thinking we would take 571 to Degelis but some how we wound up taking 35 to Cabino. The first 10 miles were pretty good. It had been closed a few days earlier and we had to turn back. I see the incline that spooked me and it’s nothing now. The further west we went the less appealing the trail got. We went through some plowed road where they are logging. We make our way to 85 and it’s a super. 

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When we arrived back at the hotel we passed mikes room. We see a bit of a crowd. Joe, Jack, Farmerold, and his buddy. It was great fun talking snowmobiling.

Last night we took Mikes advice and made our way over to Symposium restaurant. We had a fantastic dinner. Best meal of the trip. Can’t thank you enough for your great hospitality.

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Hi Jim! It was great to meet Gemma and you again! Very happy to have meet MikeRider for the  first time and practice my bad english with all three of you! We were a bit late sunday morning, we arrived at verrière at 7:45 and look for you and  Mike without luck. I was a bit sad to have miss Jack and Sandy but it will be for a next time...

We start this morning from St-Quentin New-Brunswick and point our skis toward Bathurs. Great ride ride so far.

Have a good trip continuation!!

Alain

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34 minutes ago, towing said:

Hi Jim! It was great to meet Gemma and you again! Very happy to have meet MikeRider for the  first time and practice my bad english with all three of you! We were a bit late sunday morning, we arrived at verrière at 7:45 and look for you and  Mike without luck. I was a bit sad to have miss Jack and Sandy but it will be for a next time...

We start this morning from St-Quentin New-Brunswick and point our skis toward Bathurs. Great ride ride so far.

Have a good trip continuation!!

Alain

Hi Alain 

Sorry to miss you. I hope I didn’t keep you too late chatting. It was great fun.

We looking forward to your report. We will learn some new routes to try.

Have great safe trip.

 

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12 hours ago, GT Rider said:

Hi GutZ,

after reading all the issues with shields I felt gun shy and left the new helmets home. I had a 12 day saddle bag trip planned. I was looking forward to using them but didn’t want to have any hassle on my trip. Hopefully there will be a revised shield available for next season.

Our V2s are working good.

Just go to the Dealer, they should know about it.

If they don't, PM me.

GutZ

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GT,  we too, have been following your adventure. We were traveling during the same period of time. We layed over in Matane for 3 days after looping the gaspe, waiting for better trails. We rode to RDL on thursday. We must have been just ahead of you, because we saw that group at the clubhouse when we stopped for a break. They were just eating. Friday we rode back to Bernieres. We were amazed how quickly the trails were in such good conditions after the storm. Maybe next year pur paths will cross. Thank you for taking the time to post such a good report, and the pics of groomer in action were cool!

     Jeff and Sandy

 

 

 

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GT,  we too, have been following your adventure. We were traveling during the same period of time. We layed over in Matane for 3 days after looping the gaspe, waiting for better trails. We rode to RDL on thursday. We must have been just ahead of you, because we saw that group at the clubhouse when we stopped for a break. They were just eating. Friday we rode back to Bernieres. We were amazed how quickly the trails were in such good conditions after the storm. Maybe next year pur paths will cross. Thank you for taking the time to post such a good report, and the pics of groomer in action were cool!

     Jeff and Sandy

 

 

 

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Jim and Gemma,         

It was so nice the past few days to get to spend  some time with you. Your pictures and reports covered the RDL area so beautifully. I hope another year down the road you can drop by again for a few days. Enjoy the next few days of your trip and hope the trails are smooth.

mike

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Monday

We go down for breakfast and meet Mike, Joe, Jack, Dave, and Keith. It’s always fun to hear snowmobiling stories. Time Passes so quickly. Everyone goes to get ready.

Today it’s snowing lightly the temp is 29f. My machine is back to fully loaded mode. We take off. By the time we reach 85 I realize hay maybe I should take a look at the GPS. I’m supposed to be headed the other way. We backtrack and go through the tunnels get on the orange trail going south. It has seen some traffic. 

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