I just read an article that there was a 2-day initiative in QC on the trails stopping 3000 sleds at the end of Jan issuing 400 tickets for various offences from speeding, to no permit, no helmet, not obeying signs, riding in areas that sleds are not allowed, no license/insurance and under the influence.  

Totally agree on the Ice Ripper track, great for lower hp or trail only, in my opinion.   Am I the only one that misses large Analog gauges? Half the crap on the digital display I can't read while in motion, perhaps old eyes lol!

We left from Temiskaming on Monday am.   Stayed at the Tem Rose.    Great place!    Highly recommended.    Rode to Val Dor (340kms) stayed the night at the Forestel.    Nice place.    Expensive for everything.      We rode to Lebel Sur Quévillon last night and are just getting ready to head out and go north to Mattagami and loop down to Amos for the night.     Trails are excellent with zero traffic.   I would rate them from 8 to 11 out of 10 right now.  

perhaps new springs are in your future, maybe dual rate as well….not sure what your sled comes with out of the gate.    Otherwise you happy with the extra cc’s, I’d have to assume  ?

Thanks that opens up some great day loops! Looks like Zachary's is open for lunch from 10am-3pm. Any sign of life at the Trading Bay Restaurant this year?