RoadRunner Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 Some our gang headed north yesterday, unloaded in Lac Etchemin area in the Chaudierre region, just North of Jackman Me, and rode to the Universal-in RDL for the night. They logged in 180 miles of good solid, flat going. One of the members got the random rest again and it will be picked up at the universal today as they are saddlebagging. Another member pcr tested on Dec 23, got a positive result back on the 25th...Merry Christmas😜,..... and will not make this run but is feeling good health wise. Also he is happy with the fact that with a positive test, after 10 days, soon the change to 7, he will be ok to pass the border without testing for the next 6 months! The boys also like the beer vending machine at the Universal! To summarize, these guys are saddlebag riding for,the week just as many others are posting on QR now! it just a bit different, lets hope restrictions stay the same or get easier thru this season. RR smclelan, Snobeeler, MrGutz and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 How did they make out with the bar and restaurant at the Universal? Are they still on restricted hours and days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 2 hours ago, smclelan said: How did they make out with the bar and restaurant at the Universal? Are they still on restricted hours and days? I do not know for sure, but they did talk last night about a beer from the vending machine and than going to get a bite to eat. Not sure if that was at the restaurant on site or downtown. Back country and Early rider saddlebagged today from RDL thru squatec and amqui and are in Matane tonight. Should-have a trail report tonight. MrGutz, PLAYHARD, mikerider and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 16 hours ago, smclelan said: How did they make out with the bar and restaurant at the Universal? Are they still on restricted hours and days? The boys had a good run to Matane, 240 miles via the route they took. Sm , They did confirm Monday night the restaurant was open but not the bar at the Universal. Last night at the Quality inn in Matane they were given paperwork and an id to get into the restaurant there. They are heading east into the Gaspe today. MrGutz, revct1, PLAYHARD and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 They said plenty of snow and generally really good going MrsGTRider, MrGutz, P Hardy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti62 Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 Great Report RoadRunner when U saddlebag when you enter the border do you have to let them know your itinerary for the week each place you’re going to stay you can’t change it up?? Thank you PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Yeti62 said: Great Report RoadRunner when U saddlebag when you enter the border do you have to let them know your itinerary for the week each place you’re going to stay you can’t change it up?? Thank you Yeti, we talked of giving them the first night destination, as thats where you will need to do the random test if you get it. After that they will contact you via cell or email with test results. Nobody will care unless you throw a positive on the random test. We are still wondering how thats going to work if you do?😜 jak, PLAYHARD and MrGutz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2021 The boys made a nice run into the Gaspe yesterday, leaving Matane and ending up in Chandler last night via Murdochillle. They reported good going and snow conditions with a note that some of the sealevel villages along the north shore had just enough snow to pass. Once back up into the elevations, they were into great going again. Florida Snowman, PLAYHARD, Snohorse and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 The boys had a big run yesterday from Chandler to Edmunston NB via Moose Valley. Dinner at Moose valley than a 45 mile run into Edmunston capped off their 380 mile day. With Quebec shutting down indoor dining today, it may be just a matter of time before the Borders are tightened. The boys also reported some resistance from people concerned that they were travelers from the US. Which, with the way our society is today, probably not totally unexpected. The single shot Johnson vaccine card was not well accepted as proof of vaccination at many stops. So note that , for anyone who has not been boosted. The boys are headed for the truck in Lac Etchemin today. A 1400 mile plus or minus loop. Happy New Years RR smclelan, PLAYHARD, mikerider and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 380 miles in a day translates to good conditions. zeusand and RoadRunner 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuse6 Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 Did they take the shuttle at Campellton to cross into NB or ride up to Amqui and then take the trail south down to Moose Valley. 380 miles is a big day. Wish l was there for the run. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 6 minutes ago, Fuse6 said: Did they take the shuttle at Campellton to cross into NB or ride up to Amqui and then take the trail south down to Moose Valley. 380 miles is a big day. Wish l was there for the run. Fuse, They went to Amqui, than rode the trail towards Moose Valley from Quebec. We have ridden the Moose Valley area several times and have a couple of ways to get down from Quebec in addition to the marked trial, they used the trail part of the way from Amqui than some unmarked trails into Moose Valley. Than the NB trail down to Edmunston from Moose Valley. They had a big day for sure! towards Fuse6 and PLAYHARD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Hardy Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 That's a big day on a lot of tight trail PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted January 1, 2022 Report Share Posted January 1, 2022 Great reporting RR. Good riding for Lac Etchemin area in December. Looks like there is good snow cover in the hills on Gaspe. Lets hope the border stays open and the snow stays on the ground. Jack & Sandi MrGutz, jak, PLAYHARD and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo420 Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Finally made it back to the great trails of RDL went out to scout the trails 85 to local 44 to 544 to local 40 to 526 very nice 😊 maybe moose valley tomorrow loop doing day trips for now no Mike Rider in sight or any one else we might be the only sleds here RoadRunner, zrtkat, PLAYHARD and 11 others 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Wish I was there with you Dave. Looks really nice. Enjoy! Trails and conditions look so nice, but can't say eating lunch outside sounds pleasant. mike RoadRunner, zeusand, MrGutz and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 Way to go Dave! Glad you got up there! Hope to see you in February my friend! Enjoy! PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo420 Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 Today started off slow with a dead battery and a quick stop at the local Polaris dealer new battery and we were off too late for moose valley we took 5 west to 553 to 35 west to 55 into Saint Perpetue for fuel ⛽️ (a mike rider stop) took 557 to 35 to 526 back to RDL for the night. It lightly snowed all day great trails and not many sleds out there moose valley tomorrow ☀️ zeusand, Florida Snowman, schooter and 11 others 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 Looks good Dave. Enjoy the ride, keep up the great reports. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Hardy Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 I'm envious, that 526 is one of the nicest trails in the RDL area. Enjoy! PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 I am envious. Can't believe how good the conditions are in this low snow year. Have fun. Hopefully when you get to New Brunswick they have inside dining. mike PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 2 hours ago, mikerider said: I am envious. Can't believe how good the conditions are in this low snow year. Have fun. Hopefully when you get to New Brunswick they have inside dining. mike Andyman was through to Moose Valley a couple days ago, they have inside dining. revct1, MrGutz, Pipeman and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 Hi Dave, Keep posting the great conditions. We are heading to RDL Jan 11th. Thanks for the pics and info. Jack & Sandi MrGutz and PLAYHARD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipeman Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 5 hours ago, smclelan said: Andyman was through to Moose Valley a couple days ago, they have inside dining. Great info, thank you PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 Just now, Pipeman said: Great info, thank you I know it does not need to be said but, inside dining is subject to change! MrGutz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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