603backcountry Posted April 4, 2019 Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 We arrived last Friday at km 31 on Saturday morning we headed out into the country for 5 days of off trail adventure. The first day was an adventure over to km 94 relais manic outarde. Breaking trail the whole way sleighs in tow we managed 208 miles for the day. The second day we left and headed for relais Gabriel another 215 of serious trail breaking. Day 3 was 100 miles of beating thru the woods and rivers putting in a trail up 80’ waterfalls stuck in deep snow . Day 4 was a loop east from Gabriel to the old trail along the gorge up to petite Manicouagan back to Manicouagan reservoir in for the night another 190 miles of adventure. Day 5 loaded all back up and headed southwest back to km 31, 300 miles of breaking trail 150 miles of it rivers and reservoirs, ep plus gallons of fuel burnt and 1 plus gallon of oil gone, all in all a great day. Sorry for the long post pics and comments to follow. Florida Snowman, doonali, GT Rider and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
603backcountry Posted April 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Cruising for miles and miles, weather and visibility has been tough at times Pipeman, PLAYHARD, Florida Snowman and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
603backcountry Posted April 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 First time I have ever climbed an 80’ high set of falls with water ripping below the shelf ice and many holes to avoid. Definitely have to be on your game. 8B213D96-8B95-4DD5-BE75-825E63AB4CED.MOV MrsGTRider, doonali, MrGutz and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
603backcountry Posted April 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Many tough areas where the snow was not set up and bottomless. You know it’s difficult when the super wide 24” and 20” wides will not go but we pulled a lot of skis and put the snow bungee to the test. Trailblazer, towing, PLAYHARD and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
603backcountry Posted April 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Another set of falls to traverse and endless miles of powder. MrGutz, doonali, towing and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
603backcountry Posted April 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Slush on the lakes made it tough traveling with sleighs in tow, we even managed to pull out the superwide 24” with 2 backcountry 146” hooked together with snow bungee and rope. A great friend from Baie-Comeau was with us the infamous “Johnny 24 Dufour”. He was definitely ready for battle. PLAYHARD, MrGutz, Je me souviens and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
603backcountry Posted April 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Some more pics from day 4 up they the gorge trail and even came upon a nice herd of Caribou. Huge country up here and big big areas of nothing. Florida Snowman, Phil 1, Je me souviens and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
603backcountry Posted April 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Day 5 from Manicouagan reservoir back to km 31, pushing miles and miles of snow, snow was really sticky and we were chewing up fuel and oil faster than whimpy eats burgers. Arrived last night into km 31 around 7 pm with 300 miles for the day a big day for sure. The teamwork of this group led by Team Maine’s Early Rider is nothing short of amazing. After 1,000 miles of extremely adverse conditions not being on any marked trail this is truly an adventure not for the faint of heart. Take care signing off from km 31. 603 Backcountry Phil 1, smclelan, Northbound and 15 others 14 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted April 4, 2019 Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Just amazing pics and what an off the map adventure. I always so much reading about these (very) remote rides some of you take. Thank you for sharing. (Makes me wish I was younger). mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted April 4, 2019 Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Nice run boys, you are BAT SHIT crazy!!!!!!!! PLAYHARD and Florida Snowman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak Posted April 4, 2019 Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Where (or when) did you guys sleep? PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted April 4, 2019 Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 The gorge you mentioned on Day 4, is that the big one I have heard about? There is one in that area that you can run up the river and the walls are straight up on both sides 600-700 feet. It is between Port Cartier and Fermont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
603backcountry Posted April 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Yes smclelan it is the gorge between pc and fermont. The train actually goes thru the mountain where they bored a hole, the sidehills and drifts are quite challenging PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
603backcountry Posted April 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Jak we actually do get some sleep some nights more than others PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 3 hours ago, 800steve said: Nice run boys, you are BAT SHIT crazy!!!!!!!! What he said and effin’ Nuts too !!! Im in amazement at the miles you guys made each day in those kind of off trail conditions. Some people are “big snowmobilers” and don’t get those kinda miles in a day while groomed trail riding. It goes to prove all of you guys riding prowess and abilities. Cudos to all of you !!!! PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 3 hours ago, jak said: Where (or when) did you guys sleep? I was real curious about this too and how the places/conditions were. And also even with the best gear money can buy I gotta figure some of you had wet stuff every night that needed dryed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
603backcountry Posted April 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 Snowmaster2112 yes even with the top gear we use we still had to dry gear every night. Slush on lakes and rivers digging out etc. working up some serious sweat everything needs to be dried out PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 5 hours ago, 800steve said: Nice run boys, you are BAT SHIT crazy!!!!!!!! There it is dooright 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 I can't even imagine trying to tackle that ride. My guess it's only doable in the spring? Did you guys bring all your own fuel our where you able to get some at your rest stops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je me souviens Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 On 4/4/2019 at 9:16 AM, 603backcountry said: Slush on the lakes made it tough traveling with sleighs in tow, we even managed to pull out the superwide 24” with 2 backcountry 146” hooked together with snow bungee and rope. A great friend from Baie-Comeau was with us the infamous “Johnny 24 Dufour”. He was definitely ready for battle. Pretty serious adventure. Johnny definitely looks ready...lol Thanks for sharing PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipeman Posted April 6, 2019 Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 Outstanding adventure! Thank you for taking the time to share it👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
603backcountry Posted April 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 Another eventful day we left km 31 and headed west thru some bush trails and ended up on the west side of the pipmicuan reservoir. Headed north to chutes de passes, from there we headed east to track the north side of the reservoir snow was deep once again. We had a fuel pump problem on one of the 850’s so we loaded it onto the Sleigh and towed it back to km 31. Also broke the tongue off one of the sleighs but we repaired it trailside. 301 miles for the day and in by 9:15 pm. Time to eat, signing out for the evening 603 backcountry Florida Snowman, PLAYHARD, GT Rider and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
603backcountry Posted April 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 21 hours ago, Blueblood said: I can't even imagine trying to tackle that ride. My guess it's only doable in the spring? Did you guys bring all your own fuel our where you able to get some at your rest stops? Blue blood the trip is doable as soon as the ice freezes we carry enough fuel to make appx 300 miles and we are able to get fuel at most of our stops PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted April 6, 2019 Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 I don't know about the rest of you guys, but I'm really impressed. Way more than most of us would ever attempt. Thanks for the pics and posts, of places most of us mortals will never see. PLAYHARD and Florida Snowman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted April 7, 2019 Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 23 hours ago, 800steve said: Thanks for the pics and posts, of places most of us mortals will never see. Who was it used to say they subscribed to two magazines for the same reason, National Geographic and Playboy: “To see pictures of places I know I’ll never get to visit in person” 800steve, zeusand, towing and 7 others 7 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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