Torngat Range, QC

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There was some mention of the Torngat Mountains of far northeastern Quebec in the Sugarloaf thread. Frank, they're skiable -- in fact, at least last year Dan Egan organized an adventure skiing tour up there in the spring. See <A HREF="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/news/stories/99814830332983.shtm" TARGET="_blank">our news story from August 2001</A>.
 
Thanks for this link Marc ! I didn't know it was skiable, but hey, 4500$ for the trip (at least $Can money I suppose), I wouldn't pay that to ski some patches without lifts, it's less expensive to go New Zealand ! lol ! <BR> <BR>But it's good to know. If they finish by going a snowmobile road (or something like that) from Schefferville to the range, in the future, it could be to consider, even though just for gaz, it could be less expensive to pay the big price of the airplane tickets.
 
Ok, so that's even worst ! lol <BR>The Chic-Choc are really more accessible, so, even at 8 hours of drive from Montreal !
 
It would be easier to take a plane FROM Shefferville (we are talking a minimum of 600km (400 miles) from Shefferville). For those not familiar with Quebec geography, we are talking of 1700km (1100 miles) from Montreal - no road. <BR> <BR>As I mentioned previously, I know someone who saw them in the summer, and the first thing he mentioned to me when he told me about his trip was... wow, it would be great skiing. <BR> <BR>I would be easier to fly out from Montreal to Kuujjuak (old Fort Chimo) on Ungava Bay, and then take a plane to a one of the small communities to the east. <BR> <BR>Marc, do know of any other skiing in Northern Quebec or Nunavut. I think I remember seeing something abount it I will back. <BR> <BR>A direct fly Ottawa or Montreal to Iqaluit (Nunavut) is considered a short trip according to Aeroplan (Air Canada frequent flyer program). Eventually, I would like to make it over there.
 
For any trip to the far north of Quebec, please count me in, I love cold and snowy places, especially in the summer.
 
Well, after my session end, we all go there folks ! lololol <BR> <BR>Hmm, this would be a little bit expensive for me, I think. In few years, I'll do for sure if it really worths the trip ! (I'm sure I would be able to find something less expensive than 6000$ Can)
 
I would be happy to count you in, but it is not going to be tomorrow. In a few years? <BR>I just read Marc's link with the Egan's ski camp in the Torngat Range. I also check out their website (skiclinics.com). <BR> <BR>The price is what one would expect to pay for these camps. The fact that it is remote just had to the price I bit more. <BR> <BR>One week Extreme camp are very expensive. <BR> <BR>I skied la Vallée Blanche on the Mt.Blanc (Chamonix, France) on March29. Skiing one run with a guided group cost me roughtly $190can (120 euros - $130us). It was not difficult, but I loved it. <BR> <BR>PS. Another exotic place I would love to ski one day: Hawaii at $200US.
 
Lol, skiing on the Mauna Kea would be a great thing, especially as less than 0,0001% of the skiers know that there is some skiing in Hawaii ! <BR> <BR>Sad that extreme ski camps are so expensive... ...(when I'll win to lotery !) <BR> <BR>Nobody in, for a ski trip in the chic-chocs, second week of july ?
 
I was suppose to go to a wedding in the Abitibi, however my cousin and his girlfriend have split up this weekend. I just found out tonight. <BR> <BR>It is not entirely impossible. Need more info on what's happening on myside plus on the Chic-chocs. What do you have planned? <BR> <BR>Mt.Washington is not happening this weekend. Weather and potential ski partner are not cooperating. That why I like skiing lift-serviced areas. I don't need to depend on anyone, but me. I would definately never go alone at Mt.Washington.
 
Me neither in the Chic-Chocs... especially as I never went there ! (except in car once) <BR> <BR>About the Chic-Chocs, I didn't really plan something until now, honestly. I will need to find a way to know if there is still some snow on Mt Albert or other mountains in the park, before to take the decision to go. (meteo map are not enough precise for that in july, unfortunately) <BR> <BR>What I would like is to pass 3-4-5 days in Gaspesia (don't know actually). Hike the first day to see how are the runs. Go with skis the second day if the snowpatches worth some turns. After that, it depends of the quality of the skiing. I would like to go back to "le rocher percé" as I just saw it once in my life. I would like to see Mt Miller in Murdochville, as it's one of the most fabulous ski area in Quebec and it will probably die soon, cause of the closure of the city. So I could spend 1 day of road tripping. I could ski 1 or 2 other days, if the ski is good. <BR> <BR>something like that... nothing really fixed in my mind now
 
Frank: <BR> <BR>The only way that I can think of to find snow in the Gaspe, is to go to the website that has the snowcover map and look to see if there are real time satelite photos of the area during the day showing snowcover.
 
Frank/Patrick: <BR> <BR>With reference to Hawaii, my wife and I were married in Maui in September of 1998, I took a trip up Mt Haleakala(10,023ft), and while there was no snow the temperature at the summit was 43F!! compared with the 82F at sea level when we left for the summit. I did see Mauna Kea and Mauna <BR>Loa from the summit. They are both huge looking mtns that look to be fun to ski. I've heard that both mtns have permafrost just below the surface near the summits. Apparently there were ancient glaciers on both volcanos during some previous ice age.
 
all you need to know about skiing Mauna Kea. <BR>(Some broken links) <BR> <BR><A HREF="http://www.skihawaii.com/index.html" TARGET="_top">http://www.skihawaii.com/index.html</A> <BR> <BR>looks really cool.
 
hahaha thanks for the link. If I ever go to Hawaii, it's sure I go skiing <IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)">
 
Hey, is someone able to reach the chatroom ? <BR>why is it always the same thing since few chats... always problems with the room <IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/sad.gif" ALT=":("><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/sad.gif" ALT=":("><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/sad.gif" ALT=":(">
 
by where did you entered ? <BR>by something like MIRC or by the normal way ??? <BR>nothing works here... I try to reboot
 
The usual: <A HREF="http://www.FirstTracksOnline.com/chat.htm" TARGET="_top">http://www.FirstTracksOnline.com/chat.htm</A>
 
As you might imagine, Mauna Kea is on my "I have to do that sometime" list. Hawaii is the common tropical destination for us here in SoCal, and I have had 5 trips as an adult plus 2 as a child. Only one was to the Big Island, in April 1987. Yes I inquired, but no there was no snow. <BR> <BR>So there are two warnings: <BR> <BR>1) Snow coverage is wildly erratic. Make sure you know there's snow before you book. There are entire seasons when it's never skiable. <BR> <BR>2) You easterners need to take the altitude issue very seriously. As I found out driving Pikes Peak you will be in a lot of discomfort going from sea level to 13,000+ in less than 24 hours. <BR> <BR>By contrast I managed to climb Mt. Whitney (14,495) in 2 days after spending the previous 2 nights at Mammoth. So I would be tempted to drive up our local mountains and sleep at 7,000 the night before flying over there, and then do the skiing the first day there. <BR> <BR>An e-mail correspondent on the Solar Eclipse Mailing List told me there's a hut on Mauna Kea at 9,000 where the astronomers sleep. He strongly suggested trying to sleep there the night before skiing. And this is from someone who was up there for stargazing, not skiing. <BR> <BR>Another Whitney suggestion: take Diamox...and lots of water. Diamox stopped any altitude headaches, but it is a strong diuretic.
 
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