My snowmobile trip

joeparaski
joeparaski Posts: 1,865
edited February 2009 in The Clubhouse
A friend and I started out at Mont St. Anne in Beaupre (east of Quebec City). Headed north past the Saguenay and up into the Mont Valin area. Then headed East to Tadoussac and back west along the St. Laurence back to our starting point.

I know it's all "french" to most of you but let me tell you that the beauty of the countryside in winter in Quebec is absolutely breathtaking. There are over 20,000 km. of trails to discover here.

This was 3 days and 1,000 kilometers (a short trip by serious snowmobiler standards). The buddy we met up with had already been riding for 5 days. I can't get this trip out of my head and am planning a full week of riding next season. I wish I hadn't used up my vacation time or I would have done it this season.

The trails were as smooth as a carpet and conditions were simply superb!

I'll bet some of you guys didn't know that you could stay in an ICE hotel in Quebec! Check it out.... http://www.icehotel-canada.com/

Anyway, here are a few pictures for you.


mtvalin09.jpg


mtvalinford.jpg


mtvalinmap.jpg


mtvalintrail.jpg


mtvalintrail2.jpg
Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
Post edited by joeparaski on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • mr smith
    mr smith Posts: 31
    edited February 2009
    wow to the truck
    **car**

    front polkaudio mm6501

    rear polkaudio mm5251

    sub polkaudio mm1240dvc

    polkaudio pa500.4

    polkaudio pa600.1
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited February 2009
    mr smith wrote: »
    wow to the truck

    Yeah I thought that was pretty cool too. Park Services uses that up in the mountains. There are lots of cross-country skiers and hikers up there.

    The sad part is that this may be the last year that that area of the park will be open to snowmobilers.

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2009
    That's way too cool Joe.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,987
    edited February 2009
    I saw that ice motel in a documentary of "Off the top hotels" a couple of weeks back. No thanks.

    Looks like you had a great time. I'd like to actually do that one year because that's a lot of beautiful land to see. Did you run across any wildlife in your trip?
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited February 2009
    treitz3 wrote: »
    I saw that ice motel in a documentary of "Off the top hotels" a couple of weeks back. No thanks.

    Looks like you had a great time. I'd like to actually do that one year because that's a lot of beautiful land to see. Did you run across any wildlife in your trip?


    Nope, no wildlife. I was kinda hoping to see a moose or elk. I've come across deer on the trails a few times though.

    If you seriously consider a snowmobile trip up here there are a number of rental places and I would be more than happy to be your guide.

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,849
    edited February 2009
    we have done a few trips in the MN arrowhead this year...but that looks like beautiful country you have up there.............
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited February 2009
    I didn't know that you could stay in a nice hotel in Canada, let alone one made of ice.;)
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited February 2009
    Looks like a great time. Have to try that someday.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited February 2009
    Congrats on the trip. Looks like a great time
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 955
    edited February 2009
    The pics actually make snow look pleasant! Looks like a great trip.
    Analog Source: Rega P3-24 Exact 2 w/GT delrin platter & Neo TT-PSU Digital Source: Lumin T2 w/Roon (NUC) DAC: Denafrips Pontus II Phono Preamp: Rega Aria MK3 Preamp: Rogue RP-7 Amp: Pass X150.8 Speakers: Joseph Audio Perspective 2, Audio Physic Tempo Plus Cables: Morrow M4 ICs & Audio Art SC-5 ePlus, Shunyata PCs Misc: Shunyata Hydra Delta D6, VTI rack, GIK acoustic panels
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • ttomp
    ttomp Posts: 181
    edited February 2009
    wow to the fourth and fifth picture!!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • whitetruk
    whitetruk Posts: 308
    edited February 2009
    The sad part is that this may be the last year that that area of the park will be open to snowmobilers.

    Joe[/QUOTE]

    sad that seems to happen everywhere
    I thought it was fairly amusing also. The Polk Ogre doesn't always get 'it'
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter