Snobeeler Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 We are starting 7 day loop from here. Going to see some of the places way north that Snowmaster posted about this winter. I know the Drakkar is awesome for many reasons. Before final decision on where we start has anybody started from Gouverneur Shawinigan or the Marineau Shawinigan recently? Do either have truck corrals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) No truck Corals at either Drakkar is the spot gated parking and cameras Support the places that support QR Edited February 3, 2020 by iceman PLAYHARD and Snobeeler 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) Drakkar is best. GOUVERNEUR SHAWINIGAN, you have to cross the river, and since it has been warm....... we have run into issues getting to the Mexican restaurant (Next to the Gov) on warm seasons or late in the year. GutZ Edited February 3, 2020 by MrGutz Snobeeler and PLAYHARD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredsleds Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Last year we went (by accident) to the Drakkar by way of the Gouveneur. The trail from the Goveneur to the Drakkar was some of THE WORST snowmobiling I have ever seen. And last year there was tons of snow in Shawinagan. Piled from the street over peoples lawns to the roof of their houses. This trail was rocks, paved and plowed parking lots. Sleds actually overheating AND you HAVE to cross the river near the dam. Last year that was fine but not so sure this year. You will not be sorry about choosing the Drakkar for sled and truck safety as well as easy (50 feet) access to the groomed trail with gas like 250 yards away visa perfect groomed trail. Downtempo Shawinigan is great to go out and eat but I would never want to sled out of there ever again, relive me it was pitiful and I line in PA where are trails (if we ever get snow) are usually junk. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 6 hours ago, Snobeeler said: We are starting 7 day loop from here. Going to see some of the places way north that Snowmaster posted about this winter. I know the Drakkar is awesome for many reasons. Before final decision on where we start has anybody started from Gouverneur Shawinigan or the Marineau Shawinigan recently? Do either have truck corrals? We've started from the Marineau in Shawinigan many times. No corral for the trucks but a small nice place. Easy access to the trails and fuel and Mcdonalda across the st Snobeeler and BOBLER 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 12 minutes ago, Jackstraw said: We've started from the Marineau in Shawinigan many times. I hear ya, try calling Marineau to bring your truck and trailer to pick you up somewhere if you ever need it. Support those that support QR. And go above and beyond. Mc Donald’s and gas across the street from Drakkar too. Blueblood, PLAYHARD, Snobeeler and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 Reggie & Nancy & Pascal @ Drakkar ROCK! Free'cluded full breakfast, etc, etc, etc... MrGutz and dooright 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 On 2/3/2020 at 5:39 PM, iceman said: I hear ya, try calling Marineau to bring your truck and trailer to pick you up somewhere if you ever need it. Support those that support QR. And go above and beyond. Mc Donald’s and gas across the street from Drakkar too. Agreed about the Drakker, Just not a fan of all the local orange trails and the river to get in and out. We always head North out of Shawinigan which is why we always used Richards place to Launch. The Marineau is in a better spot for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Jackstraw said: Agreed about the Drakker, Just not a fan of all the local orange trails and the river to get in and out. We always head North out of Shawinigan which is why we always used Richards place to Launch. The Marineau is in a better spot for us. All good Jack, understood no need for river leaving Drakkar local trail yes MrGutz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSHM Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 Speaking of Richard, is there any activity at the Meckinic? Still closed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albieridin Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) driving by with truck looks like mekinac closed up Edited February 5, 2020 by Albieridin addition NSHM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Albieridin said: driving by with truck looks like mekinac closed up He posted about a week ago on HCS that the trail was groomed by his place. I messaged him but no response. Last year I remember him posting he had a cottage for rent. He left his number on the post in HCS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 On 2/5/2020 at 10:58 AM, NSHM said: Speaking of Richard, is there any activity at the Meckinic? Still closed? Peak in the window, there're folks working on the interior, exterior is still run down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted February 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 On 2/3/2020 at 5:39 PM, iceman said: I hear ya, try calling Marineau to bring your truck and trailer to pick you up somewhere if you ever need it. Support those that support QR. And go above and beyond. Mc Donald’s and gas across the street from Drakkar too. Starting From Drakkar Sunday the 16th. To Mistissini and Abitibi. Would love to see Reggies face if we called for a rescue from there lol. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 In Kanawata now, made it up to Mistissini few days ago. Thank you Snowmaster for your earlier reports this year. Great place to see, even had a club sandwich in your honor. Cheers! PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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