Ike Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 Ok. Here's a quick update. Made the trip as planned for the most part. 1260-1300 miles depending on which of the three odometer readings you use. I had the least (oversized tires) and the Polaris had the most. Not one flat tire or mechanical issue on any of the machines. We didn't even run out of fuel! We made the lookout on the Gouin and the "bunkers" at Casey thanks to all of the information posted here! All in all - great trip with great people! Thanks again for the helpful information! Ike Trailblazer, mikerider, Je me souviens and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggerhappy Posted September 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 As Ike said the trip went incredible. Ike had his chit together and made this trip what it was. Thanks for all the info from the guys on here. Definitely a trip for the books. The lookout on top of the mountain with the cross was spectacular, and one of the favorites of Belinda's. The trip had some "I can't believe what I saw moments". Like when a truck pulling into a place we stopped for fuel, towing a boat and trailer. Only problem was there no no axle under it. The boat trailer was on its entire frame dragging. Who knows how long it was towed like that. By the time we left the trailer was up on jacks.... The tractor trailer is still parked up on the mountain..... And groomer must have traded his machine in for a grader as we passed one making the trail smooth. I will post pics as I get them (belinda took a million of them). PLAYHARD, MrGutz, mikerider and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Very nice guys glad to hear it went well with out any issues. From Martins into Clova did you guys take the old trail or the highway? Were the blueberries ripe on the look out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 6 minutes ago, Trailblazer said: Very nice guys glad to hear it went well with out any issues. From Martins into Clova did you guys take the old trail or the highway? Were the blueberries ripe on the look out? Unfortunately, we took the old trail. BAD BAD BAD idea. In some places, it was completely grown closed. Not wide enough to walk through let alone take a SXS! I know what the followers were thinking about 100 yards into it. For that, I am still sorry but we made it. Dominic told me that he has a contract out to clear that trail (?soon?)…….. I will NOT take it again until that is confirmed. Trailblazer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 ......And yes......ripe blueberries for the pickin' all over! Trailblazer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggerhappy Posted September 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 The greeting party at Rabaska and "foxy" at Gouin. The 3 machines parked at the top of Devils mtn. Bathrooms for those couples that can't be apart from each other for even one moment out in the wilderness under the stars. Cold morning leaving Kanawata. mikerider, PLAYHARD, Trailblazer and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Ike said: Unfortunately, we took the old trail. BAD BAD BAD idea. In some places, it was completely grown closed. Not wide enough to walk through let alone take a SXS! I know what the followers were thinking about 100 yards into it. For that, I am still sorry but we made it. Dominic told me that he has a contract out to clear that trail (?soon?)…….. I will NOT take it again until that is confirmed. Yup 2 years ago we were tunneling through there too, I can image how much more it’s grown in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hparaptor Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 41 minutes ago, Trailblazer said: Yup 2 years ago we were tunneling through there too, I can image how much more it’s grown in. Just wide enough for a Raptor to fit through. Recall the branches hitting the handlebars. Cant imagine what it was like in a SxS. Nice pictures. Thank you for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Where is the suspension bridge located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 23 minutes ago, Signfan said: Where is the suspension bridge located? Just North of LaTuque before Odanak. Trailblazer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 11 minutes ago, Ike said: Just North of LaTuque before Odanak. Oh really! I thought it looked a lot like the new bridge linking Mekoos to Ste Anne du Lac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Big bridge. Looks like it would be hard on carbides and studs though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 8 hours ago, Signfan said: Big bridge. Looks like it would be hard on carbides and studs though. .....and scratchers...... trust me......🤬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Yeah it wouldn't take much to fix it. Wonder who came up with the design. Perfect for ATV's. Not so much for sleds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 10 hours ago, Ike said: Just North of LaTuque before Odanak. I've seen cars fit too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 17 minutes ago, dooright said: I've seen cars fit too Yes. Had to wait on vehicles there before in winter as well. Road is plowed there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggerhappy Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 We did cross a lot of bridges.... PLAYHARD, Florida Snowman, MrsGTRider and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggerhappy Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 On 9/16/2019 at 7:07 AM, Trailblazer said: Were the blueberries ripe on the look out? Blueberries everywhere. Some other nice views.... Je me souviens, dooright, PLAYHARD and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing a summer view of winter areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 Good to see it wasn't too dusty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je me souviens Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 We put another ride on the books this weekend. Marineau’s to 100 Lacs. Took the southern route out on Saturday, 360 to 33 and the northern side on Sunday, 33 to 345 and good ole M20. 30 degrees Saturday morning, 210 miles later we were enjoying the classic flank steak dinner we agree is tied with Lac Faillon for top outfitter meal in Quebec. Sunday was a little warmer and shorter, 180 miles, finished with the disappointing A&W in Berthierville. Leaves are almost peak in some areas. Lots of hunting in the zec, looks like some prefer just cruising on the ATV, all we needed was some blaze orange and we would have fit right in, minus the rifles and what not...lol MrGutz, MrsGTRider and Florida Snowman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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