Byrd Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 Left Oliphant Ontario in a snow storm. Arrived in Mt Laurier just after 7 p.m., stayed at the Confort Inn. Woke up to lots of sledders and -31, still going to send it. Unloaded the trailer, Father and Son both with new suits mother got jealous and "my zipper is broken, I better get a new suit" After the visit to the wallet lighting dealership, did the tourists thing... Went to Mount Diablo, then for a swim at Windigo Chutes. On to St Anne du Lac for lunch. Them to Pourboirie Fer a Cheval for a great meal and great hospitality. Woke up to -29 MrsGTRider, MrGutz, PLAYHARD and 9 others 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptinMidnight Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 Sure looks like lots of fresh snow. Nice photos.😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 Great pictures. Looks like you are having a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted February 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Woke to -29, last ones to leave as usual. Four KM north of Fer a Cheval, "shore cut to Clova". Great trail other than 10 KM sketchy trail. Into Clova for gas and rum for somebody, "FAST JAZZ" and t-shirts. Off to Parent to hotel central for lunch. On to Pourvoirie Barrage Gouin for a great Walleye dinner and lots of laughs with Corrine. snowfarmer, GT Rider, MrsGTRider and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Looks like you guys are having a great run! Corina is a blast! We had lots of fun there last Wednesday night! Enjoy! dooright 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubler Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 what did you mean by "sketchy" section of the short cut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Good to see the resident fox is still well cared for! dooright 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Good pics. Thanks. Jack & Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Great pictures catching the flavor of the places you stopped. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted February 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 8 hours ago, doubler said: what did you mean by "sketchy" section of the short cut? Low traffic with lots sapplings, rather tight. doubler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSX800 Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 The sketchy section I believe he is referring to, if you are coming south out of Clova, about 10 miles in, the trail turns left and crosses a bridge. For about 5 miles it is a newly cut, somewhat narrow trail with cut saplings sticking up. Once you get through that area, it is beautiful trail to Fer a Cheval. No worries, go for it. doubler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 8 hours ago, GSX800 said: The sketchy section I believe he is referring to, if you are coming south out of Clova, about 10 miles in, the trail turns left and crosses a bridge. For about 5 miles it is a newly cut, somewhat narrow trail with cut saplings sticking up. Once you get through that area, it is beautiful trail to Fer a Cheval. No worries, go for it. You ain’t kidding. After the crappy section the trail down to LeFer Cheval is one sweet ass trail. is the beaver still dropping trees on the trail ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted February 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) Day 3 started with warmer weather, a dusting of snow and sunny. After a great breakfast and a quick stop at the damn we hit the trails. After cruising through some great trails "FAST JAZZ'S" blizzard start developing a bit of a grumble. After cruising on to Wemotaci for fuel, chains adjustment and lube we crossed our fingers and cruised on. Trail lunch, everything running smoothly, off to Pourvoirie Windago, to say hi to Martine and a quick beverage then back on 83. 20 km in, Byrd's sled grinds to a stop! Tried a bush fix but it only moved three feet so v Tupperware lid off and under the track for tow mode. Headed 30 km to Relais 22, out with wrenches and ratchets with lots of help for owner Martin. Upper chain case barring TOAST! Relais 22 was full (no rooms available; however, Mrs Byrd & Fast Jazz got an offer from a couple of older gentlemen that reminded them of the hecklers on the Muppets) Quick dinner, new plans sets, on the trail by 9:30, Mr and Mrs Byrd riding double on a single seat. Cruising along under the full moon, 10 km out from Poirvoire Lac Dumoulin Mrs Byrd’s sled goes down. Same problem? To be announced. Shuffling saddle bags one more time. Two Moores two McKenzie doubled up looking for the finished line. Arrived just after midnight and greatest by Karine with bucket of ice and a warm cabin. Edited February 12, 2020 by Byrd mikerider, zeusand and PLAYHARD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted February 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 3 hours ago, snowmaster2112 said: You ain’t kidding. After the crappy section the trail down to LeFer Cheval is one sweet ass trail. is the beaver still dropping trees on the trail ? Beavers are still cutting trees, we were going to stop and take a pic as we know you like beavers so much. Fozzy, PLAYHARD and markusvt 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstar Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Byrd, so let me see if I got this right, the Mrs were offered a room from the 2 older gentlemen, but not you guy's ? PLAYHARD and jak 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted February 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 12 hours ago, mcstar said: Byrd, so let me see if I got this right, the Mrs were offered a room from the 2 older gentlemen, but not you guy's ? They were being funny like the old guys on the Muppets PLAYHARD, MrGutz, mcstar and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Woke up And talked to Martin from Relais 22, He was good enough to haul the sled down to Nautico, the BRP dealer in La Tuque. Martin was such a great help, he brought Relais 22 four years ago, has made great improvements and is continuously upgrading it. We will definitely stay there our next time through. At the dealership there were no parts plus they wouldn't be able to work on it till next week. Got a ride into town with Pourvoirie Lac Dumoulin’s owner, Danny, to CarStar truck rentals and 2 McKenzies are on there way to Mt Laurier to pick up truck and trailer. The remaining McKENZIE and 2 Moore’s towed in wounded sled from the night before with help from staff from https://www.lacdumoulin.com/ Small day trip to La Tuque for rum and fuel and around Lac Wayagamac. Back late afternoon for a drink and dinner when we received an update from the 2 McKenzies, who where pulling off at St Jerome for the night. The following morning, Mr & Mrs Byrd continue on to La Tuque. Snowmobile Trip is over, load up sleds after a great, extended stay at Lac Dumoulin with our intended end of day destination being Cornwall. Crossing the bridge in Beloeil, another gremlin popped up...axle trouble. Pulled into the gas station just off the highway. End of the road for this trailer! Not sure what to to so we found a place to spend the night. Up in the morning and made a plan. We went trailer shopping, after making lots of phone calls and lots of driving around we finally found one. "You know that money you were saving for a rainy day, it's raining!" And that pocket of cash you are always suppose to carry is getting lower. Shuffled sleds into new trailer, coordinated a tow of the crippled trailer to Andre at RemorquesMontreal.com in St-Michel. If anyone is ever looking for a trailer or trailer services check out Attaches Chateauguey in Ste-Catherine off the 30. After dealing with both new and old trailer, on our way to Cornwall in a snowstorm. This sport isn't for the faint of heart. We'd like to thank everyone along the way that helped us out, we are incredibly greatful for everyone. Back home to fix the sleds, and off on our next adventure in early March. Stay tuned Florida Snowman, mikerider, MrGutz and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Axle trouble for you too. Our trailer is getting repaired at Lac St Jean as I type. We were lucky enough to have the axle break in the parking lot of the Delta. I can't imagine how much fun it would be at 70 mph / 110 kmh. Keep that credit card handy! Jack & Sandi PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Always an adventure! Dam, looks like alot of trailer for a single axle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 12 minutes ago, Jackstraw said: looks like alot of trailer for a single axle! My thoughts exactly. Best of luck with the replacement trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted February 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 8 hours ago, Jackstraw said: Always an adventure! Dam, looks like alot of trailer for a single axle! It was a tandem we ripped off the back one and threw it in the front of the trailer zeusand, dooright, viper2 and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 10 hours ago, Byrd said: "You know that money you were saving for a rainy day, it's raining!" Can't trust the weather man, but can always trust Murphy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Wow glad everyone safe that's a bad situation going down the road at speed PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted February 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 4 hours ago, Blueblood said: Wow glad everyone safe that's a bad situation going down the road at speed That's all that really matters is we are home safe and sound no one was hurt sleds and trailers can be replaced . PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted February 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 12 hours ago, PLAYHARD said: Can't trust the weather man, but can always trust Murphy! Murphy had us on the ropes for a while but couldn't knock us down. 💪 PLAYHARD, Florida Snowman and momojohnny 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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