towing Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 I had neglect the web in the last weeks, busy on the trails!!! Just coming back from our annual trip with a bit more than 1200 miles of smiles!I had started a ride report of my weekend ride just before our week trip, we had been sleep at the Windigo Outfitter in Haute-Mauricie accompanied by our friend Steph but because lack of time I had not been able to put it online. Here it is!!! The path of this ride for usWe left the Champlain sector and meet Steph in the Grand-Mère areaWe took the St-Maurice river to join the Pipeline Had some apprehension for us near the railway bridge where we had to go back two weeks before because of a suspension troubles Second part of the Pipeline to La Tuque was completely reroute on a forest road a little further east and connect to the LT1 trail (orange trail on the map) and returned to the regular route via LT1 We had lunch at Marineau in LaTuqueWe then ride toward 22 miles relay on the #73 NorthHere the bridge just outside of LaTuque The #73 of this segment is a trail that is quite narrow and winding wooded area up to the barrage Rapides Blanc Then we had some nice fast sections mixed with slowers one that bring us at Relay 22 Miles.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towing Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 We saw there this orange unusual thingThen we chose the right gate to lead us on the #83 to the Windigo relayA real fast highway on the #83 as well as on the local trail to get to the lodge where a nice rustic room was waiting for usIn the same style of this beautiful little pourvoirie and we were warmly received and spent good time with our buddy Steph and also 2 nice chance encounters,one with a longtime friend and an other with a fellow of my neighborhood ... must go so far to meet them !!!The next morning, by the window ... you will notice the fox that runs near the sledThey came to eat the leftover chicken wings from the previous dayAt startI mounted a small video on #83 and further south! Loose a good notch on the quality when I put it on youtube, I’m on my learning curve on videos…to be watch in full screen!http://youtu.be/_9ZVVlKXytk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towing Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 It was pretty cold and my Yammy produced big large blocks of ice ...And he signed them!!!!We returned to La TuqueHere the small icefall in the north side of the townWe had lunch and refueled sleds before continuing the #73 in the Zec Jeannotte which was beautiful Unfortunately, from the entrance of the zec toward Rivere a Pierre it was really rough for a second time in even attempt there this year We made our way south before turning west and joining #3 trail. We separate at Cabane a Roger in St-Prosper, directing us to Champlain while Steph returned directly home in Lanaudière ... a ride of more than 650 miles for the two days for him.And in our case we end up with a more reasonable 490 miles for our weekend.In summary a lot of snowmobile for us in recent weeks !!! every one should take the oportunity to ride now if they can…season progresses very quickly and warmer temps are just ahead… go for it!!!Alain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im4snow Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Gorgeous pics and great report....thx for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Excellent report and amazing pictures! Next season I really need to do some longer trips. So far this season I've only done day trips looping back to Quebec City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MXZ700RIDER Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Nice video and pictures. I will likely buy a go pro before next riding season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doonali Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 Thank you, great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 I love that little relais on 73 at the Zec entrance, the wood stove is always nice'n warm every time I pass. Nice ride Alain and stunning shots KrKri, you two are a real team together, you make us all envious of your adventures together as a couple. You're one lucky man Alain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towing Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Gorgeous pics and great report....thx for sharing. You are welcome im4snow! Excellent report and amazing pictures! Next season I really need to do some longer trips. So far this season I've only done day trips looping back to Quebec City. Thanks Magnus, from Quebec city it's a good destination choice for you. You will really enjoy the trail quality when you will get outside the busy area just a bit farther from cities. Nice video and pictures. I will likely buy a go pro before next riding season. Thanks Mxz700rider! the GoPro is a nice toy but to have something nice to playback you will likely have to do some post processing to mount something nice that is not boring to look and it take some time and alot data. I am in exploring/tessting with the videos and the vimeo version seems to me significantly better and smoother to look at Thank you, great job. My pleasure doonali I love that little relais on 73 at the Zec entrance, the wood stove is always nice'n warm every time I pass. Nice ride Alain and stunning shots KrKri, you two are a real team together, you make us all envious of your adventures together as a couple. You're one lucky man Alain We always make a short stop when we pass there too. Thanks for the good words Trailblazer and i'm know i'm a lucky one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLD BEER Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Another great ride report Alain. My group toured up through that area last week, we met some wonderfull people and had a fantastic ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Thanks again Alain & Krikri. We all love to read about your adventures & view the beautiful pictures you take. Now we get video also! Best, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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