infernobuster Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Saw a post a few days back on social media about tours launching out of Hearst, that heads towards Moosonee and near James Bay. Anyone ever rode that way or with that tour outfit before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Had planned on making that run, but didn't work out. But never heard of a tour starting there w/o going through Cochrane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTC500 Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 The Companion has the tours on their website. Snowmobile Packages | companion-hotel-motel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 saw they had room for 2 riders for their mid march tour out of hearst, to James bay. looks like they added a tour, the week before now... that would be a great trip. understand this is backcountry bushwacking, and not groomed trails. if you dont have some off trail skills, and a decents crossover, mountain, or utility sled, you may have a rough go, on this adventure. just my .02. here is the book of feces link: https://www.facebook.com/wildernessguidedtours/ Ski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) I don't see it listed in the ad. Shirley they are routing through Cochrane, or at least Smooth Rock and heading up to the dam eh? I can't imagine that they would literally cross country up the river the whole way with [just] anyone with a few bucks? . Edited December 9, 2021 by Ox added "just" for clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willb Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Good to see other options. The prices for the tour from cochrane with extreme tours (abitibi base camp) keeps going up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Test. Can I post? Or does the site just have SD Boy in solitary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Yep, looks like it's just you Mr. Boy. (in my best (Burt'n) Ernie laugh) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 I can post again now. LOL! was locked out since this thread was starting to roll. server glitch, update? anyhooo... start in Hearst, run the Missinabi, no trails. this is adventure riding, off trail, cross country. Febuary/March 3 days trip Starting from Hearst, we ride along the Missinaibi river. We get to see Thunder House Falls and Hell's Gate Canyon. We visit Moosonee and Moose Factory region. And James Bay Area. Heated camp half way on the Missinaibi river. 2 guides with sleigh full of gas Each snowmobile should be able to carry 3 gallon of gas Safety: satelite phone, tarp, first aid kit, fire, dry clothes, spare food etc... Group of 8 sleds All riders must sign our waiver Lots of fun guaranteed! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willb Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 You know anyone who has done the trip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signfan Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 10 hours ago, Ox said: I don't see it listed in the ad. Shirley they are routing through Cochrane, or at least Smooth Rock and heading up to the dam eh? I can't imagine that they would literally cross country up the river the whole way with [just] anyone with a few bucks? Nope. Missinaibi River runs from Mattice north. Nowhere near Smooth Rock or the Abitibi Canyon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 22 minutes ago, willb said: You know anyone who has done the trip? no but, one of my bucket list rides would be to start in the Soo or wawa with one foot in or on lake superior, then ride and stand on James bay. this could get me there. Ski 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Pussy Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 I stood on and peed in James Bay in 2009. It sure was cold. Like a scared turtle. It was the Extreem Tour by Bill Froud back then. Stayed at Tozer's Camp. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Was the water deep? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Blake beat me to it... I've been to Moosonee, but not in the winter. Sign - Yeah, I am very aware of that route. We were planning on running that back in '08? But if things went well, we were thinking that we could even come back the Albany. (Marc said not worth it tho - nothing to see there) But - things didn't "go well"... OK you guys "in the know", who's running this "tour"? Possibly Marc G? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Pussy Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 54 minutes ago, Blake G said: Was the water deep? The water was hard enough to stand on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamatario Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Checking this out on my BRMB maps you can get to see a route they likely follow via Horse falls up towards Tozers camp. If this is the route, It is back country. I would say not for the faint of heart. I would love to do this route, as my 146" Polaris SKS with 2.25" paddle would love that route. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Blake G said: Was the water deep? I don't think Big Pussy is as experienced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04nightfire Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 15 hours ago, willb said: Good to see other options. The prices for the tour from cochrane with extreme tours (abitibi base camp) keeps going up. agreed. This tour is a lot more manageable price wise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willb Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 I spoke to the gentleman doing the Hearst tours and his name is Dany G. Seemed like a top notch guy based on the call. The route is Hearst to Tozers camp (Onakawana) or right to Moosonee via the rivers (too long of names to spell out). But to be clear this is river running so limited playing around in the powder from what I understand. The trips can be customized some too I guess. Anyway, that is the route up, the route back is via the Moose and Abitibi rivers and the Abitbi power line down through Fraserdale and to Smooth Rock Falls (then you can proceed wherever you’d like from there via the trail system). This route back would be basically the same as the Moosonee trip from Cochrane. Some river running, some trails from Cochrane to base camp at the Abitibi dam, and some hydro lines which seem to allow for some more playing around in the powder. anyway, that’s my take, hope it helps some decide on the trip. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1049 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 1 minute ago, willb said: I spoke to the gentleman doing the Hearst tours and his name is Dany G. Seemed like a top notch guy based on the call. The route is Hearst to Tozers camp (Onakawana) or right to Moosonee via the rivers (too long of names to spell out). But to be clear this is river running so limited playing around in the powder from what I understand. The trips can be customized some too I guess. Anyway, that is the route up, the route back is via the Moose and Abitibi rivers and the Abitbi power line down through Fraserdale and to Smooth Rock Falls (then you can proceed wherever you’d like from there via the trail system). This route back would be basically the same as the Moosonee trip from Cochrane. Some river running, some trails from Cochrane to base camp at the Abitibi dam, and some hydro lines which seem to allow for some more playing around in the powder. anyway, that’s my take, hope it helps some decide on the trip. That’s who I would want to guide me I’ve seen how him and his kids ride it’s amazing !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Sounds awfully fun. Have only been to Moosonee in the summer time. Ridden Cochrane more times than I can count. Don't have the sled for this type of trip though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infernobuster Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 Beauts thanks for the info .. Well looks like 3 of are headed up to do the tour in mid march. We took the last spots .. I m riding a Stage 3 'Winder .. this should make it interesting. Lolz. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 12/9/2021 at 5:23 PM, infernobuster said: Beauts thanks for the info .. Well looks like 3 of are headed up to do the tour in mid march. We took the last spots .. I m riding a Stage 3 'Winder .. this should make it interesting. Lolz. Best of luck on the trip. Looking forward to a report and some pics.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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