sketched out and a renewed appreciation for local knowledge. Kevin’ s recommendations quickly proved invaluable as we followed the forest roads toward Caramat, breaking trail for significant stretches. Fresh snow blanketed the black spruce forests, and in places, winter seemed to have reclaimed the roads entirely.
The landscape was spectacular, with frozen lakes and untouched woods stretching in every direction. We even crossed paths with a fox that paused briefly before disappearing into the timber. After reaching Caramat, we picked up what appeared to be a freshly groomed trail, and Adam pointed out that it was the first time in days we’ d seen another snowmobile.
THE POINT OF NO RETURN
We departed Longlac early, following the final miles of maintained trail before the familiar markers grew scarce and the groomed corridor disappeared. Ahead lay a patchwork of forest roads, utility corridors, pipeline routes, old railroad grades, and whatever legal connections could carry us west. During years of planning, we’ d found accounts of riders who had completed the Lake Superior loop decades earlier, along with maps showing routes that no longer existed. Could we still circle the lake without using a trailer? Beyond Longlac, we were finally closing in on an answer.
Deep snow and few tracks made every turn a decision. Jake broke trail while Mike and Adam watched for hazards and evaluated routes. We worked in sync, each knowing our role and trusting the others.
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