6 March, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Good day snowmobilers; all trails were groomed over the past 24 hrs; trail 19, also 304,310,307,308,19/22 and 301; but with the strong wind we had overnight, the operator said there some spots (big drifts in the open area) that will need to be redone. So, that is the plan for today, especially on the upper block 19 and 301 trail. If you are sledding in that area; be careful.
3 March, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Well, we had a bit of a rough time to keep the groomer on the trails. The #2 New Holland; the pump arrived with all the parts needed for repairs; but we still have trouble with it, so the unit still down. Technician with his computer, said it looks like the problem is with the fuel rail; so we’ll see how to fix. The #1 John Deere; we have some issue also. So right now it is on trail 19, and did 19E from the clubhouse to the host, 304 Danny (bypass some hill with ice) and we have a hard time to get up to the top of the icy hill; so now, it is on its way to sugar shack, on 301, will do 22,19/22 and comebacks, by 308, back to the clubhouse.1 March, 2023 at 9:00 AM
A little snow falling this morning; good to give some cooling on the slides. The #1 John Deere is still on the trail, on the upper block, doing 19 W, 308, 19/22 and coming back, by 301, sugar shack. So right now; all trails were done in the last 24 hours. Now, the plan is to be on the trails tonight, on lower block 19 E, 310, and 304, Danny’s. Now, the pump for the New Holland is at the dealer in Amqui, Quebec. We are waiting for a fuel pressure sensor switch. Should be in soon.
27 February, 2023 at 3:00 PM
Good morning from Sormany club #4; well, everything goes as planned for grooming in the past weekend. We did all trail system (double) with the #1 John Deere, and
now the plan is tonight we will be on the lower block doing trail 19 E, 310 and 304, and when we arrive to the clubhouse, switch operators the go on upper block 19 W, do 301, up to 22, to 19/3 shelter and then come back to the 19 all the way back to clubhouse.
24 February, 2023 at 8:00 PM
Well, after few problems on the # 1 John Deere, fuel tanks strap and we replace the front left track this morning is finally on trail tonight doing the lower block on 19 E and also we will repair that section
on 19 (grant brook hill) appx. 2.4 km of bad section and do 310 and 304 Danny's and will come back to the clubhouse, then he will go on the upper block do the 19 W, up to 19/22 junction, do 303, on the way up and do 22, then 301 sugar shack, then back to club so tomorrow night he will be back on the lower block redoing the trail 19, 304 and 310 the new Holland # 2 is still down waiting for (fuel pump) hope for Wednesday night to be ready.
21 February, 2023 at 3:00 PM
Well, when it is not working it not working. The new pump on the #1 New Holland failed again, after only 10.5 hrs of grooming; so we are in contact with la COOP matepedia in Amquis Quebec, and its 10 days before we get another pump (on rush), and the #2 John Deere, also failed, today. The engine is cutting out (look like injectors) so today green diamond is closed (family day) so will see tomorrow morning first thing. So right now we did 19 from the host, up to 19/22, and did 308. One unit is in shop New holland at the clubhouse, and the john deere, is in his way slowly to the shop also; we will let you know a.s.a.p., when the good news arrives.
18 February, 2023 at 8:00 PM
The #1 John Deere will be on the trail tonight, going towards 19 E, also doing 304 and 310 and coming back to the clubhouse. Tomorrow morning both groomers will be on trail 19 (at grant brook) appx. 10 km from the clubhouse, to try to pick the drag that was left on the trail; so be careful in that area. The #2 New Holland will take over on upper block 19 W, 308, 22 and 301, and will be scheduled, 24/7, until we replace the 2 front lag on the #1 John Deere.
15 February, 2023 at 8:00 PM
The # 1 John deer is still on the trail, and as you see all the system is in the green, so it is a good performance from operators to keep the trail in shape so right now, they are in the upper block on 19 W, and will do 19\22 up to 180 road, back to the area in open clear-cut; to repair drift and will do 308,307,303 on the way back. The good news is the mechanic, from the coop, up Matepedia Garage, is in the shop, repairing the #2 new Holland; so hope to see it on trail tomorrow, doing lower block 19 E,304 and 310 and John Deer will do 19 W up to 301, then up to 180 road on the south side and will return on is way back to the clubhouse. Another place that is clear-cut; is back of caribou mine.
13 February, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Well, it was a very busy weekend for the sledders and we see lots of visitors from all over the maritime provinces. It is good for our local sponsors and their business.
So since Friday after that snow fall, we did over 450 km of grooming with only one groomer, the #1 john deer 24/24/7 nonstop, so we were able to keep the trail system in good shape. All trail was done, and redone, 19 E and W, 310, 304,301, 303, 307, 308; the plan is to continue with the John deer until the #2 new Holland is ready.
10 February, 2023 at 9:00 AM
We did all trails from the Host, up to island lake, on trail 19; also did 308,303,307 and 301, to sugar shack, looping double, so the trails are in good shape. After this snow fall; we will be back on the trail; starting from the clubhouse; toward East and West on 19 and 301. . . We are still waiting on parts for the #2 new Holland (fuel pressure pump)
From: Chaleur Snowmobile Club
To: Rivière Tetagouche
From: 19/301 JCT
To: 19/22 JCT Shelter
From: 22/301 JCT
To: Island Lake
From: Trail 19
To: Upper Lake
From: Trail 19
To: Rocky Brook Cluster
From: Trail 19
To: Up to Cormier Road, Petit Rocher (Hydro line)
From: Chaleur Snowmobile Club
To: 19/301 JCT (Arleau Brook Shelter)
From: 19/22 JCT Shelter
To: IP Road
From: Trail 19
To: Trail 22
From: Trail 19
To: Danny's Inn
From: Trail 19
To: Trail 22 - Island Lake