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January 18 2008
Over five feet of accumulated snow in most snowmobile regions of Quebec, took a nasty hit around the 10th day of January, with three days of heavy rain. Now the snow is gone around the Montreal and south shore areas, but to the north, over two feet has survived, leaving the trail base undamaged - in fact, they are even better than before. Cold temperatures have persisted over the past week, and the trails are looking great. Conditions are very good to Excellent, and traffic is low this year. Most motels have lowered prices a bit to accommodate the American currency, and we await your calls!

Lanaudiere Quebec Region
Au Pied de la Chute THE CHUTE 1-866-833-1171

Laurentians Quebec Region
Estérel Hotel 1-888-378-3735
100 Lacs Outfitter 1-819-971-1240 or 1-877-440-4545
Rabaska Outfitter 1-819-623-1818
The Comfort Inn - Mont Laurier - 1-819-623-9404

Lac St-Jean Quebec Region
Auberge Au Toit Vert 1-418-348-6425

Mauricie Quebec Region
Motel Safari 1-819-536-2664
Auberge Beaulieu 1-819-646-5242
Auberge L'Escapade click here
Mauricie Region Motels

Dec 8th 2007
Many snowmobile clubs in many regions have already started grooming the trails as there has been over two feet of snow in the past two weeks. Usually they run the tracktor over the trails first which can take a week or more, then they pull the scraper behind the tractor to smooth out the trail. Call the motel where you are staying to get updated information. List of snowmobile motels here.

Nov 29 2007

Snowing in many parts of Quebec today with accumulations of 4 inches and up from the Laurentians on up. More snow over the next 24 hours and cold. Looks like we may be- MAY BE in for an early season! In many regions there is already a foot or more of snow. Call your motel for details.

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Feb 18:
Almost all of our sponsors are reporting positive trail reports for their regions since the last big dump of snow recieved this past week, from 6 inches to 1.5 feet of snow - please call them directly for a good honest report.

Feb 14 Valentines Snow Storm heading into Quebec and Ontarion, shd get 30 - 5- cm of snow.

Feb 4th
ST_ZENON _ ST_MICHEL_DES_SAINTS:
Just got back from St Zenon this evening. Was up there for 6 days and rode 900 miles. The area recieved at least a coupel inches of snow Friday PM and was still snowing at 6:00 AM when we left La Cabbonon Saturaday morning. Overall, trails are good, but you must watch out for the occaional rock. There are more than a couple , but not so many as toi cancell any of y9our trip. read more below...

The exception to the good trails is 318 to St. Michele from La Cabanon. It was traveled way to much and is in need of alot of snow to cover the rocks and smooth it out. 345 to the dam from La Cabanon was getting thin but the new snow should help. They are doing a great job working with the snow that they have and it is amazing how the trails can go from good in the AM to junk in the PM to good in the AM the next day. It seems like they are trucking snow to the trails. We stayed at LaCabanon for the week and made the following trips. 345 to Repos and Manawan, trail was good to excellent except for about 7 miles where they seemed to have widened the trail amd ot was rough. Took 33 (good to excellent) south to St. Michele and 318 (Junk) back to La Cabanon. About 190 miles roundtrip with 20 miles being bad. Day 2, Over to La Glaciar via 350 (good) out through Tremblant park and down to St. Donat and over to St Come and back to La Cabanon. i think about 200 miles and again most trails were good. The Park was fast but not as fast as usual as you were never sure about the corners. Day 3, 345 north to 31 south(good to excellent) to Lac Sacacomie and up to Kubecs and Real Masse and back to La Cabanon We rode some trails that were not on the map. They were groomed and the only signs were to get yuou back to La Cabanon. I t felt like we were going in circles and we finally did make it back. These trails were in great shape and Dennis at LaCabanon said he opened them up because the snow was good and go have fun. Day 4 was 345 north across the dam to 360 east(stupid fast) to Manawin down the river(somewhat smooth but not like glass) to 318 west back to LaCabonon. Day 5 was back down south to Lac Blanc on the new trails and day 6 was a short day to Cananda Adventure via 345 north to 360 west (very fast) and back the same way we went to avoid bad trails in St Michele.

If you have a trip planned, I would go. If you have been their before when snow has been deep, it is not like that , but it is still good and you will get in some good riding.

Rubberside down!

Feb 2 2007:

St-Michel des Saints FRANK : Hi Zen, these are the actual trail condition in the St Michel Des Saints , St Zénon area, Over all the conditions are great considering the lack of snow, the groomers are doing an excelent job,

318 From st Zenon and St Michel is the worst part with some rocks , 343 ( re opened this year ) is pretty nice, 318, 360 and 345 around the Reservoir Taureau and going north to Lac du Repos is in excelent condition , 33 north to Manawan is also in excelent condition;Frank

Auberge Cartier; Toll Free 1-888-567-6880 Here is the latest trail report and photo taken this morning at 8 :00 a.m. on the trail outside our doors. The PA gang greet you. Met you at Syracuse Show. They love the trails (and accommodations) so much that they are coming back next week. They say the 12 hr drive is well worth it! We've had snow and still snowing today. Forecasted for snow Sat and Tues. Most of the trails are groomed now, and good riding. For the enthusiasts, the can ride : Auberge Cartier to Belleterre to Joncas to Louvicourt through the Park, to Val D'Or then home again. This is a good 8-10 hr ride if you're up for it. There are several similar loops that can be had from

QUEBEC NORTH - VAL D'OR

Auberge Cartier to Val D'Or: 30 miles continue on to loops:
Loop: Val D'Or-Louvicourt-Senneterre: 70 miles
Loop: Val D'Or-Barraute-Senneterre: 125 miles

Auberge Cartier-Val D'Or- Senneterre-Lebel sur Quevillion: 135 miles
(Excellent)

Auberge Cartier-Val D'Or-Senneterre-Clova: 135 miles (Excellent)

Auberge Cartier-Senneterre-Lebel sur Quevillion-Chibougamau: 190 miles
Excellent trail, but are you up for it? 190 miles is a loonngg ride...

(Note: Mileage is approximate) WE HAVE TRAIL PASSES HERE.

February is booking up quick and have March available for some of the best trails and weather for sledding. If you missed out in January, come up in March. You wont regret it!Ride with a Smile XOXOX Harman and Jo-Anne

Jan 30 - ESTEREL-

ESTEREL Zen: I have alot of guys calling me to ask me my trail conditions. 33 + 43 / STE MARGURITE 3 ST-DONAT/ ST ZENON // ST MICHEL DES SAINTS // ST COME // I KEEP TELLING THEM THAT MY TRAILS ARE 8/10 HONEST AND THAT THE GROOMER IS OUT THERE EVERY NIGHT EXCEPT. SUNDAY BUT THEY SEEM TO BE VERY UNTRUSTFUL, GUESS I STILL HAVE TO WORK ON MY REPUTATION OF BEING HONEST. SO I WENT OUT RIDING LAST NIGHT WITH MY SILENT PARTNER MARTIN AND HAD DINNER AND THE CUILLIER A POT WHERE THEY MAKE THE BEST ONION SOUP IN THE WORLD. GUESS WHAT ?? THE TRAILS. ARE GREAT. A BIT ICY IN THE SHARP TURNS, MAYBE IN SOME SMALLER VILLAGES A FEW BUMPS, BUT NOTHING A 5 FOOT BLONDE CAN'T HANDLE. WILL BE WAITING FOR YOUR CALLS 1 888 378 3735. LOVE DOM

Jan 30
Cartier Report Val D Or:

Auberge Cartier to Rapid 7: 30 miles
Continue onto Belleterre: 50 miles
Continue onto Joncas: 40 miles
Continue onto trail trough park to Louvicourt: 60 miles
A few sports are rough, but most of the trails are very good.

Auberge Cartier to Val D'Or: 30 miles continue on to loops:
Loop: Val D'Or-Louvicourt-Senneterre: 70 miles
Loop: Val D'Or-Barraute-Senneterre: 125 miles
Auberge Cartier-Val D'Or- Senneterre-Lebel sur Quevillion: 135 miles
(Excellent)
Auberge Cartier-Val D'Or-Senneterre-Clova: 135 miles (Excellent)
Auberge Cartier-Senneterre-Lebel sur Quevillion-Chibougamau: 190 miles
Excellent trail, but are you up for it? 190 miles is a loonngg ride...

Auberge 100 Lakes:
JP the groomer says they have 1.5 feet in the woods, and the trails are all groomed up nice - many lakes to play on, virgin snow - wilderness, he is good to go!

Esterel News: CAME BACK AROUND 1AM WENT TO SEE HOW THE TRAILS WERE. tHEY ARE VERY GOOD CONSIDERING THE WINTER WE ARE HAVING. NORMAL WINTER CONDITIONS. YES I WOULD BE HAPPY TO GET MORE SNOW. WE ARE EXPECTING SNOW 3 DAYS IN A ROW, THEY SAY LIGHT SNOW BUT I WILL TAKE ANY THING. I RATE THE TRAILS TO BLACK MOUNTAIN 8/10 NOTRE DAME DE LA MERCI 8/10 ST DONAT 8/10 ESTEREL 8/10 THE 33 AND 43 VERY WELL gROOMED, WE MET THEM LAST NIGHT.
WILL SEND PICS DURING THE DAY. TOMORROW GOING TO DEVIL'S MOUNTAIN IN MONT LAURIER LOVE DOM

Jan 28
Auberge Cartier News: Riding North Quebec Val Dor

Many trails open and good to ride. Snowmobile Clubs have posted their trail
conditions, and if you can't find their website, let me know, I'll post it again. RIDING IN ABITIBI REGION. From our place, Auberge Cartier just outside of Malartic, you can ride for miles and miles. Example:

Auberge Cartier to Rapid 7: 30 miles
Continue onto Belleterre: 50 miles
Continue onto Joncas: 100 miles These trails are very good to ride.

Auberge Cartier to Val D'Or: 30 miles continue on to loups:
Loup: Val D'Or-Louvicourt-Senneterre: 70 miles
Loup: Val D'Or-Barraute-Senneterre: 125 miles

Auberge Cartier-Val D'Or- Senneterre-Lebel sur Quevillion: 175 miles
Auberge Cartier-Dubuisson-Louvicourt-Senneterre: 135 miles

Auberge Cartier-Senneterre-Lebel sur Quevillion-Chibougamau: 190 miles

I have only posted the trails that are listed as either 'EXCELLENT' and
'GOOD' as per Snowmobile Clubs REports as at Jan 25'07.

Please let me know by posting a reply if you want me to post more similar
reports of loups you can ride from point A to B. These reports take time and
I enjoy doing them for you. If you like other information, please post a
reply on this post directly.

We have excellent 4-season fully equipped cabins to rent for the week and
can sleep 2-4-6...up to 16 and range from $400 to $700 max. per CABIN. If you need just a room for the night, we work closely with several motels in
the area, and can give you phone numbers. We want you 're riding to be the
very best we can offer. You can see more info about us at
www.aubergecartier.com or 1.888.567.6880

YES WE ARE RIDING. YES COME ON UP. Dont forget to come up again one more time in March... Cheers, Jo-Anne

Jan 25:

Safari in Shawinigan; Bernard says Pamela Anderson is staying at his motel this weekend. I have my doubts. Anyways here is what he told me
-most trails in Shawinigan open and good conditions
-47 north is not complete
-318 to Quebec doesn't go through all te way
-take the 3 to Quebec City it is open
-All around QCity is bumpy, too many riders at once
-L'Étape and St-Raymond major traffic, not much new snow.

GASPE:
Got 32 inches of snow, all trails reporting good to excellent. Patsy says all her trails are groomed no problems, I think that grooming 32 inches of snow is a big job, and feel it will take a few days ( a week) to get everythig right, but I am not there to see it. If you go up there pls send me a report.

Jan 23;

Esterel: Zen my conditions are alot better my trail 33 is 8 out of 10. My trail 43 is a 8/10. Both trails have been freshly groomed. Thank God - my groups are starting to arrive my guys (20) will be in tomorrow from PA.. Jerry the Americans think that I have no snow here, but it is not true! I can ride all the way up to St Michel des Saints no problem - and Matawan and the park and St Donat.! The trail is great! please let them know. love Dom.

Jan 18

Remaining Cold in most regions - no one will loose the snow they have, but call your individual operator for an update today. Click Here

Esterel: CAME BACK FROM RIDING QUITE LATE, TRAILS FROM ESTEREL TO NOTRE DAME DE LA MERCI ROUGH BUT FROM NOTRE DAME DE LA MERCI TO ST DONAT GOOD, MY GROOMER WILL GO OUT THERE AGAIN TODAY BUT THE PROBLEM IS NOT ENEOUGH SNOW INSIDE THE SOOD AREA, I STILL NEED ANOTHER 6 INCHES TO COVER ROCKS, AND FILL UP HOLES.

Mékinac; I spoke with Club La Tuque this morning, The groomer left La Tuque to come to my place today and it should arrive tonight. This is for the 355 Pipeline trail. Also they said , they are doing the La Tuque - Relai 22 and that should take 2 days. Also they will be doing the Mattawin to La Tuque by the national park of MAuricie. The only problem is that Mattawin will not be connected to Mekinac because the 347 River part for one mile connecting the 2 is not opened because Club Mattawin feels the ice is not thick enough. The 347 River part from Mekinac to Grand-Mere (20 miles stretch) is not opened and will not be opened for at least one week. I will post when it will be. So from Mattawin, if you want to go Mekinac, St-Joseph de Mekinac, Ste-Tite, Grand-Mere, Shawinigan, you have to be trailered or you make the big loop to La Tuque by the 347 and come back from the 355 - 318 etc...

Richard Auberge Mékinac

Cartier in Val D'Or: Snowmobile Club President - Malartic Trails are 80% open. 100% open by end of week. Snowmobile Club President - Val D'Or Trails are 80% open. Park Trails not opened, will open next week. Will all be 100% open next week. Snowmobile Club President - Amos Starting to open trails. Snowmobile Club President - Rouyn-Noranda Could not be reached.

Groomers have been out all week in the whole Region Abitibi. By the end of
the week, you should be able to ride 300-400 km of trails. Got snow today, + 2 in. Tonite and tomorrow snow + 2 in. Snow forecasted for Friday as well.

If you plan on riding here this week-end/week coming, you'll get some good
distance, but not as fast you would probably like. The trails will be mostly
all groomed, but they will be a bit rough. But hey, it's been a long time. We're getting cabin fever too!Getting lots of calls for reservations. Book yours soon. Trail passes have arrived at our lodge. Call us 1.888.567.6880

Jan 16

Mont Vallin; Richard says all the groomers are now repaired, and all ther trails are groomed up top and down below in the town of Jonquiere as well. Lots of new snow, and very cold. Learn more about Richard's place Here

St-Zenon & St-Michel-d-Saints : Things can shure change quickly in this game, looks like St--Zenon and St-Michel got a snow yesterday- 4 or 5 inches? not sure, will confirm later today. On their solid frozen base, this will groom up not bad for the weekend - call your motel operators for more. here

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Jan 14 -

Cartier in Val D'Or - Snow.! Bubba has groomed to connect the trails on the lake. It snowed for 3 days in a row now, and we expect snow again tomorrow. Between today and tomorrow, expect 6 inches of new snow. We have about 8 inches on the ground now. Expected snow on Jan. 19,21,22,23. The big groomers should all be out in this Region soon. Expect portions of the trails to be opened by Sunday. E-mail me if you want up-dates on trail conditions in this Region. Trail maps available, free. E-mail me your home address and I will mail you the map. See you on the trails...soon. Bubba from Quebec (a.k.a. Harman).

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Jan 12 2007

Safari Motel - currently 0 C - 32 F. Rain comming this afternoon. Trails still closed. No snow in forecast. Bernard cancelled all reservations.

Auberge Beaulieu - Mékinac; snowing this morning - groomer past Wed between St-Tite St-Joseph de Mekinac, Jean is out on the sled. Trail to La Tuque is weak in spots. LaTuque groomer has not gone yet. Some locals are riding now, but it is not reccommended to drive all the way up. Dianne and Jean look fwd to seeing you WHEN the snow falls.

The Chute - Soke to Map Man Denny this morning, he rode around a bit yesterday, and says yes, there are a few guys riding in the St-Michel-des-Saints area, but trails are rough in many spots. Hills are often bare, and there are potatoes everywhere. You can ride through the park, but any junctions of places where you have to cross a road, are very rough. It is typical early season conditions, only worse. Need snow. He has told his clients to stay home for another week. Groomer tried to go out, but no use. The lake out in fron of the Chute has a growing black pool of water on it, but the weatherman says it will be getting cold again soon, with snow. They have had a meager 3 inches of snow over the past four days.

Val D'Or - No grooming yet, but crews are out there with chain saws clearing brush etc, they are way behind schedule. You can ride through the bush, but be prepared for anything. "Trails are simply NOT READY".

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10/01/07 Val D'Or Beauty-19°C et de la belle neige,Une journée magnifique
More Photos ICI! Auberge Harricana 1-819-825-4414

My buddy Gilles in Val Dor took this photo this morning - A beautiful French girl no doubt. "It's a hard job Zen, but someone has to do it" he said. Well, hey guess what, snow or no snow, I am driving to stay at his place tonight! HAHAH! What a beauty - and THIS ladies and gentlemen, is proof that we participate in the finest sport in the world! Moments like this, make all the waiting worthwhile! YIHA! Thanks Gilles!

Jan 10;

Chibougamau; 16 inches of snow in Chibougamau, groomers out working they will have SOME trails open by the weekend.

St-Michel-des-Saints; trails closed only one or two inches of snow on trail . Some light snow falling. - 15 this morning.

Mont Laurier and north got a good dump this week, JP ran the groomer out to flatten the snow, got another 4 inches - says this weekend he shd be able to groom again at 100 lakes. Call him before heading up. His place is 3 hrs north of Mont Laurier.

Relay 22 has 25 - 30 cm... up to Jack's outback and Roberval. (total 100 miles) 60 more miles up to Roberval plus a bit of local grooming. Talk to Bernard or call Jack 418-348-6425.

Chibougamau Club HQ is located inside the
Relais Routier Motel 418-748-6432

Jan 8 2007 -

Bernard at Safari Motel says he got a foot today. Says might groom in the morning.

Map man Denny at the CHUTE in St Michel, got 6 inche and they may groom in a day or two, weatherman calling for below freezing and more snow this week.

Many areas of Quebec got snow. Mont Laurier got a few inches (ontop of grass) Remeber, it all has to freeze up again.

Jan 6 2007 : Click here to see Mont Vallin news...

Dec 27 - 2006

St-Michel-des Saints:
Map man Denny at the Chute says got 3 - 4 inches of snowm yesterday. Today it is -10C and sunshine. Cold to last all week so the lakes will keep freezing nicely, and they will keep the little snow they have.

Groomer will be going our - Fernand told Denny - Through the park, to Rouge Matawin, possibly around the Lake -360. The club will take this 4 inches and make good trails - they are very good at this. There is some frozen base now from the last melt.

The boys in St-Michele got together on several work bees over the past weeks, and worked very hard on the big hill behind the Montagnard in St-Michele, and several other trouble spots. They added 4 inch gravel in many places to improve things.

They have many of the snowmobile signs up now, but not on the Lake Taurau.

The old 'Domaine du Lac Toro has a new owner, and will be open in January, calling itself Auberge au vieux Shaman.

Forecast: Cold. The club will do their best to have some riding, the park shd be pretty good because the melt did not decimate it completely, so the 4 inches will look pretty good on thatr base. The riding will not be for complainers this weekend, but it looks like there will be riding. Be sure to call the Denny at the Chute, or Real Masse, before heading up. They will have a good handle on the situation.

Denny at the Chute : 1-866-833-1171

Real Masse : 1- 450-884-5502

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Dec 26 - 2006

Montreal: 5 cm of new snow.

Shawinigan: Snowing (stay tuned for info)

St-Zenon: Snowing. (stay tuned for info)

St-Michel-des Saints: Map man Denny at the Chute says it is snowing this morning in St-Michel des Saints, so far about 2 inches, and it is supposed to snow all day. supposed to get 10 to 25 cm.

Val Dor: Joanne at Auberge Cartier in Val D'Or, says the weather has been around - 10 to -20, and will continue cold for the next week. It just started snowing this morning, and should snow through the day and tonight as well. The lakes and waterways are not all frozen hard yet, so this cold weather is good. No trails yet. Groomer rarely gets out until Jan 10th.

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Dec 23rd...
Getting many frantic calls this morning, but I have no answers. Raining in Shawinigan, Quebec City, and Montreal.. freezing rain may trun into snow at some point -

Monts Vallin Dec 23
I just spoke to Richard's wife, it is snowing atop Vallin, they have the groomers working overtime. It is the only place I know with snow, so, it will be busy for sure. They got 3 cm overnight on a base of one foot on the groomed trails, 2 feet in the woods. Trail has solid frozen base, and all lakes are frozen over with 11 inches of ice.

MONTS VALLINS Info HERE

New Monts Valin Info Page
So many of you wrote and called about Monts Vallin, that I created a page for you. Now I don't have to answer each request individually. Just click on this new page and read all about it!

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December 21 2006 - Denver Storm Video Clip!

Denver gets SLAMMED! Luck Dogs!

 
More Denver Videos from Dec 21 2006.

more Denver here...

ONT & QC

The forecast in general for Ontario and Quebec snowmobile areas is good as far as I am concerned. They are calling for the Denver effect to go north and east, but they say it will only be rain and freezing rain. I say we will get snow.

Yesterday I spoke to some of our sponsors, to get their feeling, and they are all a little down hearted. I say, gas up the truck and pin the trailer... Right after you help Mom wash the dishes from the Christmas turkey and say thank you, you can hop in the truck and get up here. I will be standing by the 1-877-Zen Trip Hot Line to help you get a room somewhere. My line has already been going crazy!

Do not despair. It is early yet, and anything can happen. Sat Tuned to this page. zw

Dec 20 2006

Richard of Gite de la Rivière on Monts Valin

Yes, still early season everywhere.. I have spoken to 5 different places today. The warm spell last week put the Kibosh on early riding, which is normal, but up in Monts Valin, they usually are not affected. This year they were.

Spoke to Richard up there tonight, says it is now -25C at night and snowing. 'By Christmas, we should have lots of new snow ontop of this one foot base, plus the cold is helping alot. It is snowing right now, and I just talked to the groomer guy. It is looking good. `'

Richard agreed with the rider I spoke to yesterday 'On the weekends it is crazy here, but now that we are getting new snow, we can open more trails, so by Christmas week, we'll be looking good.'

If you cannot find anything else for Christmas week, consider staying with Richard. (This is not Mékinac Richard, this is Monts Valins Richard. I stayed at his place three years ago. He has added a second bathroom since then, and has ten small comfortable beds - very clean - 75. cnd a night and includes supper and breakfast.

Do not forget, this ain't a fancy place - it is very very basic. Clean and basic. He is working with Yvon at the Resto and Lise in the other little B&B. Together, these three can handle a small amount of riders. But if they are full, they will try to find you a bed somewhere.

Yes, it will be a busy place Christmas week, but what the hey... you wanna ride or not??

Tell em Zen sent ya. These three are not sponsors - they are just getting started and I do not want to burden them - I want to help them! Once they get rolling and established, I can charge them a forune!! :)

Call Lise - 6 rooms w 2 beds each - 1-418-907-9854

Call Yvon at the Resto (call and ask for an English speaker) 1-418-690-4140

Richard - 10 beds - super quiet & clean 1-418-699-0003

Dec 19 - UPDATE
"Hey Gerry;Thanks for all you do.I don't need to be spoon fed but.. the more info; the better. I don't mean to insult ..so don't take this the wrong way. We all need some weather reports.Is there snow in St. Z ? Is there snow in Mont Laurier? Is there snow in Val Dor?Thanks For Now. See ya soon... Frank K"

Hahahahah! Now I scared you! HAHHAH! SORRY MAN! Yes 6 inches of snow on ground in St-Zenon - but trails no good. Rocks galore. sand. 4 inches in Mt Laurier.. no good at all. just talked to Cartier hotel 5 minutes ago in Val Dor. NO GOOD., Shawinigan - no good. Everyone today said same thing. Temp slowly cooling to - 10 or - 15 C, not much ice on lakes, light snow falling. No groomers yet, No trails yet. The big dump they HAD, is gone! Sorry! (Also only light snow in forecast).
PRAY MY FRIEND! XOXOX ZEN

Dec 19 - Monts Valins has Snow
After a discouraging mild spell, (to be expected) Monts Valin is back in action.

This is an old photo that I took on my trip a few years ago. I spoke to four places today, they all say there is snow. This is Yvon - remember? He and his wife Andrée took care of me when I went up. I got lots of pictures.

Call Lise for a room ; 1-418-907-9854
Call Yvon at the Resto; 1-418-690-4140

Please tell em Zenwaiter from the Internet sent you!

Dec 18 - Monday Morning Trail, Snow, & Weather Report

This is a new feature for my spoon fed readers! :) I will call some sponsors and get the info and updates you need, straight from the horses mouth, then dump it right here where you will litterally TRIP over it! Then, I will cut and past it, over to my blog pages.

MONDAY DEC 18 2006; PRAY for Snow!

Monday Dec 18: Au Pied de la CHUTE; Spoke to Map Man Denny from Pied de la Chute - he is in Montreal today, plus 6 C there. Lake Taurau is frozen, but there is water on top of the ice. Trails are closed. Not good now. Groomed from Cabanon to St-Michel last weekend, but not cold enough, lots of rocks etc. Wed and Thursday supposed to be cold with some snow. Has people reserved on the 26th, but will cancel them if things don't improve.

Monday Dec 18 Rawdon QC Weather Report: Steve Solo and Sylvie G. say they are forecasting -11 for tonight! Still 6 inches of snow on the ground - have had freezing rain lately, the lake is open water in the middle. "The dogs will not walk out onto the lake - they're smart! Forecast says we will have lots of snow between Christmas and New Years in Rawdon. No snowmobile tracks yet and no grooming yet."

Monday Dec 18 Real Massé Report - From Gilles, 10:30 am Monday Dec 18. "We had about of foot of snow, the groomers from the Cabanon went out and ran through the park, and down to the Glaciere, and other places to give the early riders a thrill. Yesterday it rained here all day, and now I can see my Mini Putt completely. We are down to about 6 inches on the ground. We only have 5 inches of ice on the lake, and the temp only hit -10C one time so far this December. The immediate forecast has 'no snow, and there is no snow in the high north either. Mount Tremblant (famous ski hill north of Montreal) hit -5 C on the weekend and have the snow makers going full tilt, but now it is around zero today. My contact in the Gaspé tells me they usually have lots of snow by this time, but they have the same as me. The highest ski hills in Mont Anne have the snow makers going full tilt, not much natural snow. We need a miracle. If we have no improvement or good trails by the 23rd, we will call all our clients and cancel their reservations."

As usual, the folks at Real Massé are totally honest. "That is why they have such an excellent clientele. "There is no use telling someone from Pennsylvania to drive all this way for nothing. We had mud in the parking lot yesterday - it is disheartening".

So - Here is the Zen plan. All you Born Again Sledders out there - and even you heathens, pray for God's blessing of colder temps and snow! Repent of your sins, ask Jesus to be your Lord and Savior, then ask him to bless us with a winter! Remember, the world may seem to be a mess, but God is still in charge right?? Okay then! PRAY FOR SNOW!

Check back later today, I'll get more info.

zw - 11 am.