skidoo420 Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Saw this on trail today the old buzzard was smoking a cigar snowfarmer, towing, PLAYHARD and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted January 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 4 hours ago, quebec bob said: Being self employed I always shake my head in disgust when I drive by 4 guys watching and 1 guy working, especially when my taxes are paying for it, guess that show is universal anywhere tax dollars are paying wages!! Only one shovel? PLAYHARD and quebec bob 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted January 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Day 2 The plan was to continue West either Val Dor or Belletere. Quick call and the forestel is all booked up. Ok, destination Paquin in Belletere. 322 to Tq63. Although there is quite a bit of snow here they obviously need more. Ridiculous amount of brush sticking through the snow, especially after Le domaine. Although just groomed the day before it was a mess till it opens up on the forest road. Into la Verande for fuel and lunch. Super nice owner. Said she will definitely be open next year for lodging. She said they lost there Dachsund to a Wolf last fall. From there 63 fast and smooth. It’s been about 4 years since I’ve been out this way, forgot about that 30 mile super tight twisty stretch from lake Truit to Belletere. Not what the doctor ordered to end the day. At the Pacquin now actually a real nice place. Headed over to the local Pub, great time with the locals. I do believe the plan is Matagami next. 265 miles for the day mikerider, vt_bluyamaha54, GT Rider and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstar Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Jim, does the 63 go straight to la Veradrie, is the short cut straight on the old 63 still there? Midrange had posted a different map of that section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted January 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Trail hoes straight through like it used to dead ends at la verande now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted January 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Freezing rain now rut ro Blueblood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted January 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 Day 3 awesome day today after a late start waiting for the freezing rain to let up. 63 and 83 freshly groomed! Finally out of the twisties of the last 2 days, time to open er up! Plan was Matagami but wasn’t going to happen with the weather and late start. Rain changed to snow an hour north. Low traffic which was great otherwise trails wouldn’t hold up with these crazy warm temps. Into the Amosphere in Amos for the night. 225 miles Looks to be the direction of Chapais tomorrow. 0 pics with the weather PLAYHARD and viper2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted January 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) Day 4 Plan was Amos to Chapis for the night. tq 93 was fantastic! Anywhere from 4-6” of light fluff. Stellar day. Lunch in Lsq where Phil had to bury the sled riding 200 yards to get a qt of oil in the center of town. We where going to stay at the opineska but didn’t have the right rooms for 5. So after a stop at the clubhouse off to chibougamau to Motel Chibougamau for the night 288 miles. 93 south in the morning around the top of the LSJ. Plenty of 60 packs in demarisville! Beaver free as of now! Edited January 26, 2020 by Jackstraw mccaffrey, Trailblazer, doo4adoo and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Gaf Gaffney Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Nice to put a face to a post today.Gaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted January 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 1 hour ago, William Gaf Gaffney said: Nice to put a face to a post today.Gaf Same here always enjoy meeting other qr riders. Hope you get the sled issues fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted January 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Day5 Todays plan was to completely wing it. After a stop at the ski doo dealer in the morning to replace the wire for momo’s oxygen helmet that got sucked into his track it was TQ 93 south. Freshly groomed last night, passed the groomer headed back from his 2nd pass. Perfectly set up! Sweet! Quick stop at the sawmill for fuel. No food there anymore. South of the mill not recently groomed but still in great shape. Continued up to Lac au Jim. Thought you could stay there but a no go. Quick map check and Giradville has 2 places about 25 miles out. Into town there for fuel and ask. Motel 1km away, Perfect! Small place with 6 rms. You check in at the supermarket next door which also has a SAQ which was even better! Restaurant across the st. Tomorrow up around the lake on the 373 which is an awesome new trail. 225 miles for the day. towing, Trailblazer, MrGutz and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted January 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 373. Bright purple this morning!! sun is shining!!! PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo420 Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Tell Phil to carry less alcohol 🍷 and more oil Jackstraw, Florida Snowman and PLAYHARD 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Great pictures Jack, love riding in those scrub pines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 GREAT write up and pics Jack !!!! glad to see your having a great trip. That getting stuck in town sounds like something I would do PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted January 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, snowmaster2112 said: GREAT write up and pics Jack !!!! glad to see your having a great trip. That getting stuck in town sounds like something I would do Haha Phil is an expert at it! No helmet on either hoping a cop didn’t drive by he would of made it if there wasn’t a fire hydrant on the other side lol! Edited January 28, 2020 by Jackstraw Florida Snowman and PLAYHARD 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnc Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 32 minutes ago, Jackstraw said: Haha Phil is an expert at it! No helmet on either hoping a cop didn’t drive by he would of made it if there wasn’t a fire hydrant on the other side lol! Looks like an infraction to me, it is illegal to park too close to a fire hydrant! 😁😁😁 PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted January 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Day6 Finally blue skies and colder temps, plan is Lac Edourd for the night. Grooming shows a lot of purple! Bingo! 373 first tracks, set up like concrete. Down through Alma everything groomed up nice. Lunch in Hebertville and onto the 83 which is also mint! Onto the 355 which was a bit whooped to Lac Bruchette, fuel and onto the 355 which showed groomed last night. Yep, smooth sailing into Domaine Lac Eduard. Tried to stay at the Presbyterian but booked, also the other B&b booked. Tomorrow back to the truck in st come. 250 miles for the day im4snow, MrGutz, doo4adoo and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted January 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Day 7 Time to head for the trucks in st come. After a short delay in the morning with a frozen relay, down the 355 all freshly groomed. The big hill section needs more snow to fill in the holes pretty rough section. After that beautiful into mats win for lunch. The 360 along the river was absolutely stellar along the river. Once down around st Michelle and Le Cabanon beat up as usual. Don’t know how people can ride that area constantly. Tough finding the way back to st come. Too many trails, confusing! Not slot of signage. Made it back with 1720 miles for the week. No breakdowns, everyone safe, a lotta laughs and time spent with great riding buddies. 225 miles for the day. Will be back in 4 weeks MrsGTRider, mikerider, towing and 6 others 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Great Run guys, thanks for posting, loved riding along. Jackstraw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neksledr Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Thanks Jim for bringing us along, was a great ride! Appreciate the daily reports and the pics are a bonus, nice run! Jackstraw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Sweet ride gentlemen! Thanks for sharing. Will start riding on Friday afternoon. Heading north then west. Safe ride home on the black trail. Jackstraw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipeman Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) Nice run thanks for posting! How does the 900 turbo doo compare to the 850 performance and fuel wise? Edited January 30, 2020 by Pipeman Jackstraw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Nice run boys, thanks for sharing pics and taking the time to post trail conditions. Are you thinking about Havre this year Jim? momojohnny and Jackstraw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted January 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 11 hours ago, Pipeman said: Nice run thanks for posting! How does the 900 turbo doo compare to the 850 performance and fuel wise? Fuel mileage better on the 900’s not to mention the ridiculous amount of oil they used. They went through about 18qt’s in my opinion the 900t is the best Canadian trail sled. Not as good in tight twisties as the 850’s but excel in everything else. I went 137 miles on a tank with 6 liters left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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