snowmaster2112 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 A beautiful sunset PLAYHARD, MrGutz, SnomoGary and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Jean-guy and “Gypsy” MrGutz, Pipeman and PLAYHARD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 An interesting pic Jean-Guy keeps track of the temperature every morning here a calendar showing this January and last January. Obviously a lot warmer this year. He also told me there was a total of 20ft of snow up there last year and him and his son had to shovel the roof 4 times. And get a load of this.......told me this past May 14th he went sledding on 18 inches of snow there. PLAYHARD, MrGutz and mikerider 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 15 hours ago, Pipeman said: That was my guess, always wanted to stay there but not open in winter for years. So now someone took it over and it is open ? To be clear for everyone....Haltaparache is NOT open to the public anymore in the winter and has not been for 13 years Jean-Guy is there all winter alone or with his son. He’s a GREAT guy and if your in a pinch up there don’t be shy. He’ll help you in anyway he can. He has a radio/phone that works great as I called my wife and buddy from there. Don’t go there looking for gas as he only has what he needs for his side X side and snowmobile MrGutz, PLAYHARD and Pipeman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Yesterday at ......well....you know where MrGutz, GT Rider and PLAYHARD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Haha. I remember that stone fireplace. Jean Guy is one tough ole guy. The last night Andyman and I stayed there he let us park our sleds inside his generator barn in the heat, it was -40° that night. The barn has since burned, but at the time he had everything an outfitter would ever need stored inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Really enjoy your posts & pictures Snowmaster, great adventures. Couple questions, do you carry a satellite phone when you ride alone like that? And you must speak French to communicate with all these interesting folks you meet? Stay safe. PLAYHARD and GT Rider 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 6 hours ago, jak said: Really enjoy your posts & pictures Snowmaster, great adventures. Couple questions, do you carry a satellite phone when you ride alone like that? And you must speak French to communicate with all these interesting folks you meet? Stay safe. No and no amd somehow I manage just fine PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 In Matagami here is a couple pics from today think I’m going to Joutel to spend the night with my native friend either that or Kenny in Pikogan PLAYHARD, GT Rider and MrGutz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 GT Rider, snowfarmer, MrGutz and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Beautiful pics Chris! Heading out that way next week can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Landed in Pikogan at 6 pm 260 miles today i have to say I would pic the west side 396 trail if I could only ride one. Much faster in the power lines Kenny’s uncle wasn’t home up near Joutel so I went to his house in Pikogan and had dinner and hung out catching up. It’s only been 7-8 weeks since I saw him and Peanuts gone. Neil Peart’s gone. Kobe is gone. And the poor souls in the LSG tragedy. Goes to show many things in life can happen suddenly. Looking at a 300+ day tomorrow with possible destination 100 Lacs MrGutz and PLAYHARD 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 I’m .... back on on the road again..........”I’m on my way.”....... think I will spool up some REO in the playlist today for the helmet tunes PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Love me some “Rodeway Inn”....... MrGutz and PLAYHARD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 1 hour ago, snowmaster2112 said: I’m .... back on on the road again..........”I’m on my way.”....... think I will spool up some REO in the playlist today for the helmet tunes Hadn't thought of them that way, but makes perfect sense: Lost In A Dream Keep Pushin' Ridin' The Storm Out Roll With The Changes Time For Me To Fly Back On The Road Again Only The Strong Survive Take It On The Run Keep The Fire Burnin' Live Every Moment Find Your Own Way Home Smilin' in the End MrGutz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sled Dog Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Thanks for sharing your adventures Snowmaster! I'm always impressed with people that do the things they love instead of coming up with excuses why they can't! Safe trails! PLAYHARD and quebec bob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quebec bob Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 On 1/30/2020 at 1:59 PM, snowmaster2112 said: I see they fresh groomed the 83 last night. Well.......someone’s gotta do it. Heading to Parent for the night but first not without going to Wemo and back tracking. No beavers yet this trip. But I’m looking............. here yesterday at 360/M20 intersection I was headed west to Parent Thursday late afternoon and you were headed to Wemotaci, you were 4 miles before Wemo on 83 we were both going 75 trying to beat the dark, trail was mint!! PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quebec bob Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 On 2/1/2020 at 6:16 AM, snowmaster2112 said: To be clear for everyone....Haltaparache is NOT open to the public anymore in the winter and has not been for 13 years Jean-Guy is there all winter alone or with his son. He’s a GREAT guy and if your in a pinch up there don’t be shy. He’ll help you in anyway he can. He has a radio/phone that works great as I called my wife and buddy from there. Don’t go there looking for gas as he only has what he needs for his side X side and snowmobile I stopped to see Jean Guy, he was installing 6 ft pine trees with ribbons across the trail on both sides of his property, where the trail goes right thru his private property. He has a white dog and also he works outside and sleds are going thru at 75mph, so he is trying to slow them down...hope this works, it is a very important trail, he is a great guy, please use good judgement when passing on his land, many thanks, Bob. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Arrived at Faillon awhile ago. Can anyone guess what I’m going to have for lunch ? here are a few pics from today the 83 while having a couple sleds pass thru since I was here 2 days ago is STILL minty mint PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Faillon internet not letting me upload now...........rrrrrrrrrrrr......rrrrrrrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 30 minutes ago, quebec bob said: I stopped to see Jean Guy, he was installing 6 ft pine trees with ribbons across the trail on both sides of his property, where the trail goes right thru his private property. He has a white dog and also he works outside and sleds are going thru at 75mph, so he is trying to slow them down...hope this works, it is a very important trail, he is a great guy, please use good judgement when passing on his land, many thanks, Bob. Yeah he had those up when I was there too. He said some guy almost took out his Econoline parked off the trail side Damn it Bob wish I knew it was you I would have LOVED to meet you here is NEW KEY SIGNAL for ANYONE who sees and identifies me on the trail..........tap the top of your helmet with a flat palm of your hand and I’ll stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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snowmaster2112 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Changed course to Parent for the night. Just rolled in awhile ago. 311 miles from Pikogan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 5 hours ago, snowmaster2112 said: here is NEW KEY SIGNAL for ANYONE who sees and identifies me on the trail..........tap the top of your helmet with a flat palm of your hand and I’ll stop Demo of NEW KEY SIGNAL at 1:30... mcstar and MrGutz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Pretty damn quite and -3 C here in Parent this a.m. nice quiet breakfast at the Central awhile ago heading back to truck in St Jean-de-Matha today about 250 miles will be back next week with “the band” to terrorize some part of the Federation trails. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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