PIRATE POST: Chris & Alec Strike Again!

Miserable weather was today's theme! After the coldest morning yet Chris and I climbed out of Labrador City over a mountain pass in steady rain. The temperature dropped bellow 32F for 60 miles and snow started clouding our wind screens and visors. The neighboring peaks were already showing accumulation and the trees lining the road were starting to turn white. We were approaching the point of no return with our fuel - very stressful.

Fortunately the road stayed warm enough to prevent any ice build up. As we descended the temperature rose to a balmy 40F and stayed there for the rest of the day. The sun poked through the clouds briefly between rain showers. At one point we even had to stop for hail.

It would have been a terrible day were it not for the fantastic riding! RT. 389 in northern Quebec from Fermont to Baie-Comaue was the best road yet. About 50% dirt it was winding, picturesque and demanded all of our concentration. Even the weather couldn't ruin it, although I would prefer to do it on a 70F sunny day.

The picture above is at the Manic-5 hydro electric damn. The reservoir it holds back is either the crater of a volcano or meteor (we don't speak much French). It can be seen from space, check it out on Google maps.
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Alec