1000 km snowmobile trip on my Skandic SWT across Labrador (Canada)
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- Опубліковано 8 бер 2018
- This is a 1000km (600 mile) snowmobile trip that I took with three friends up the North Coast of Labrador (Canada). It took a total of 5 days to complete and it was well worth the ride. Amazing sights at all angles at all times. What an experience and a great challenge. The Skandic SWT took me through with ease and great comfort.
It looked like a great trip. I'm envious.
Very blessed to have taken the trip and hope to do one similar again soon.
@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors I will be looking forward to watching the resulting video if one is recorded.
Please make more content like this. Long trip with snomobiles is so relaxing and exiting to watch!
Huge trip coming up very soon!!!👍👍
@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors Wonderful reading! Best regards from Sweden!
Thanks for tuning in from Sweden!!👍
Very beautiful land, thanks for sharing the video with us. 😊
We've watched this twice as evening entertainment on the big screen TV. This was a much better choice to what the networks had to offer.
Haha. Wow. Thanks for the compliment !
no comparison!!
Wow, that was great!! Beautiful place.
More, more more. just fantastic to watch from the very start. No tiresome music and "onlyfans wannabeee;s". More more more!!!! Thanks in advance in filling my wishes with more!!!!
Lol. Tks for your enthusiasm. I have a huge trip planned in a similar area next month. Stay tuned. It will be very very exciting!👍
@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors the very best of luck Chuck with the trip. Please keep us posted with the prep and everything. I have only briefly rode on a snowmobile but my Lord did your video catch my attention and desire to at least have a proper lengthly go at it. Kindest regards.
Chuck - I will never forget this video! It was heart warming and sad at the same time to see the memorial for Damien Hancock at Davis Inlet. I knew Damien very well. We became friends when he was in Moncton at Moncton flight College and attended the same church as our family. So, so glad you shared this in your video. He was a great guy!!
Well you are the very first person to highlight that particular part of the video like that. I'm glad it meant something to you Brad.
I lived in Moncton for 35 years. I think I heard the name Damien Hancock. 😢
Now that’s a trip!
Epic journey near the edge of the world. Only 3400 subscribers?! Hard to believe, great channel and the real deal.
Ha-I can’t believe anyone would watch any of this stuff really lol. I haven’t had the channel long yet according to the youtubers who have a ton of subs. Doesn’t matter to me-just really enjoy filming and documenting the trips for the family 👍
Awesome trip, making memory's for a life time! The trip of my snowmobile dreams!!
really enjoyed watching this video of the trip. have done lots of long distance trips myself also lots of fun
You guys knows how to live. My buddies and I do multi day camp and canoe trips. Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the ride along.Looked like lots of fun and adventure.Thanks for posting.
No problem. These trips are the best when you spend it with great friends. Thanks for tuning in👍
great video chuck. excellent work. gotta love the skandic swt.
I do like the video with your expedition snowmobile, what Nice sceneries, have à good recovery !
Very nice trip, and appreciate your sharing with the rest of us.
That's a very fine sled, Chuck. I can see why you like it so much...
Still working great after 1000's of kilometres/miles since. I really love the machine👍
Thanks very much for sharing your adventure.... I just purchased a new Expedition LE. Seeing what your sled can do is comforting... I'll be doing similar trips soon...
You have a beautiful machine purchased there. I’m sure you’ll have much success with tour trips. Thanks for tuning in!
That was so awesome, thank you for sharing. Enjoy your videos so much, Stay safe and enjoy.
Nice video!!!! I bought a SWT last winter, same as yours! Can't wait to do a trip like that, but on Quebec's North Shore!!
When I start to miss winter, I always put this video on and also watch Allen Gofenko's channel. Keeps me sane through the summer :)
Chuck that was some trip. Such ruggedness yet so beautiful. What an adventure. When I got to goose bay I was going to take the ferry up the coast but I missed it by 2 hours. So continued on to Newfoundland
Excellent keep them coming please!
That was an excellent video. Looks like you guys had a blast. I am really enjoying all your videos and I am so happy to have found your channel. I love the sound of the 3 cylinder Ace motor in your sled. Brian
Thanks Brian! We do have some fabulous trips throughout each winter. Given the fact that our winter is 6-7 months we also have lots of time to fit it in! Lol
What a ride, Angel sighting to boot!!
Thanks for the ride!
Thanks again victor👍
Chuck Porter - Everything Outdoors enjoying videos going through the years randomly and trying to catch up the present time, have a ways to go!! LOL
Nice vid Chuck and big hi to the forestry guys!
Was a great watch, made me homesick for the Labrador. Just got back into sledding here in Cape Breton this past winter. Was a great first season with 2700 kms all in the Highlands. Thanks for sharing.
Wow!! That's a lot of going!👍
I am in Cape Breton as well. I assume you do the highlands with that many kms
Amazing ! Looking forward to the upcoming season, this video got me even more motivated !
We are planning another lengthy trip again this winter. Most like in March month. Looking forward to it ! 👍
@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors If you ever come to Baie-Comeau, feel free to tell me of you guys wanna go for a ride !
My home, ' The Big Land ' ,
and I Love it !! Thank you for sharing .
Glad you enjoyed Steve. Tks buddy👍
Great video! Enjoyed watching.
Thanks for tuning in👍
New subscriber. Loved the video. Live in North Carolina Mtns. an can only dream or watch yalls video of of so much snow and all the outdoors things y’all do, perpetration, cooking, the pine Martin. Loved it.
Thank you sir. Many more winter videos to come. I have three in the cue
Thanks for the video, it was nice to watch from the beginning to the end. I'll do an expedition like yours one day, but south Labrador in Québec.
Sounds good Bruno. I hope you get a chance to do it. Thanks for watching and dropping me a comment 👍
some good old canadian boys out on a sled tour nothing better, cheers from Ottawa Ontario
Thanks Andrew! Appreciate the view and the comment from a neighboring Province!! My family and I visited Ottawa a couple years back as a vacation. Had a great time there, beautiful weather, etc.
I’d take the doo with the pogo sticks any day for back woods stuff. Narrow skis. What a trip!
Just watched your video, while waiting for snow in my neck of the woods. As always your video are great, love the snowmobile content.
Thanks so much for watching and your kind words👍👍
I have watched your vidéo many times, always enjoy, more vidéo please 😉
Michel Frechette will post more for sure. Just had surgery two weeks ago. On the mend there now but should be back in style sooner than later I hope. Thanks for watching!
love your videos boys nothing like riding in the winter time bring me back memories when I use to go to clova qc. love the bush not just on a woman ride safe brothers the mountain man
Tks michael 👍
Wow, awesome trek. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Stephen. It was a great trip and we are planning another one for March!
I was stationed in Goose Bay for 2 years loved it. Stay safe and warm.
Thank you👍
Lol tip for your buddy always put your pin facing down!
Weld Weld haha. Yes for sure!!
I noticed that some places on your journey on open land or frozen water there were large knobs of ice or dunes of what looked like hard packed snow , you guys must have been very vigilant of all your surroundings , looked like a great trip , Chuck you looked tired at the end , take care buddy !
First of your videos that I've watched. Really enjoyed it.
Daljo Farms thanks for watching. That was a great trip.
Chuck
I too have watched this video twice, and i have said before it's time you the Chuck Porter Outdoor Show . Well done my friend.
Lol youre too kind my friend! We have the best of trips planned for this coming March again....long snowmobile ride, winter camping and historically incredible ice fishing for large brook trout. i look forward to it and documenting the whole thing of course. Take care bud👍
wow awesome trip !
Great video, looks like fun!
Thanks David....we are trying to plan another trip similar to this for next month
man cant those wide tracks haul some mail. im impressed. big loads.
Such a cool journey. Love it.
Me too beau. I have another similar trip coming up in a couple of weeks 👍
Nice Video ! Such a rugged shore line ..
What an awesome trip! I would love do this on the same sled as well!
It was great! Hoping to do another long trip this winter👍
Im so envious of you guys going on a trip like this. I dont even know people whom I could even do it with. I'm the only guy in my crowd of friends that even knows what a snowmobile is.
It seems where we live here most people snowmobile. It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t really. I’m very grateful for everything we have here👍👍
Thats some proper grub right there byes looking good
Got to eat good while on the trail!! lol thanks for watching!
This is great!!!
Thanks Paul 👍
Just a great video... Wished I was tagging along..
Beautiful
Great video on watched it several times I commend you guys how did you make that long trip with no snowmobile helmets you guys must be tough as nails
My grandfather, Charles Summers, used to patrol the coast of Labrador back in the 30's and 40's. he worked for the coast guard and the Newfoundland constabulary
they did it all with dog sled back then
Unreal! I can’t even imagine how hearty he (and others) managed but I guess it’s all in what you had to do at the time👍 thanks for sharing
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Just simply gorgeous, chuck my friend, you live a rich life brother. 👍
I agree sir. I’m constantly humbled and I love each day that I’m able to partake. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for posting chuck, I think I've made up my mind on what my next skidoo will be. 😎
Can’t go wrong and I wouldn’t try and steer you wrong. Can I assume by your name that ur a trapper?
Yes sir I is, and I post vids as well if u feel inclined, please check them out.
Absolutely. Will check them out ASAP!!!
Awesome trip.
It was Darrell. We have another big trip planned for this winter.
Great story Mr Porter.
I did the Churchill falls from Sept isle trip twice. Not a day goes by without remembering the peacefulness and adventure of this part of the country. Please share more videos and I look forward to another trip.
Good trip! Nice edit to. Mark
Thanks mark! Appreciate you watching and leaving a comment 👍
Chuck, Super video well done! Nice adventure, I would be thinking of a reason (or making one up!) to do that trip every year. I use a Ski-doo Expedition Extreme here in Maine.
We try and do a larger trip like this one every year. Planning an ice fishing adventure this winter👍
I am steel gunna watch this video on tell 2020!!
sure is nice having others around for when you get stuck. Not bad to move 5-600lbs on the garage floor or on the ice, but not so easy in 3ft of snow!
You had me enjoying your meals until the Vienna Sausage. Thems are gross. lol
The worst time to get stuck is when slush gets in the track. Virtually impossible with just your own two hands
I agree with you on the Vienna sausage-heartburn in a can!! Lol 👍
kinda neat how there are cabins along the trails, wont find that out here :), that mountain house beef stew is soo good,
Very lucky to have a groomed trail system throughout parts of Labrador. They’ve literally saved lives on more than one occasion. Located roughly every 50 kms👍
@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors i was biteing my nails seeing you guys go across the lakes, im like would never catch me doing that, nope nope,. dont matter how much its frozen
TheEveMatrix ha. No worries there lol. We have on average 4 feet of ice. Trucks, tractors, even aircraft land on it. 👍
Nice trip with pals in beautiful country. Appreciate you showing us. What happened to the old mxz that started out with ya?
That was a machine that my friend was delivering to someone else who owned it in one of the communities we passed through. He was doing them a favour by driving it up. It was a great trip. We are planning another as we speak 👍
Cool trip 🤝👏👏👏👍
Thanks for watching!
Wicked ya needs more skandic videos!
Weld Weld we have between 6-7 months of winter so won’t be long and I’ll be riding her again!!!
Great video Chuck
nice trip
Skandic swt 👍
Skandic SWT all the way 👍
Watched it again!!!!
Hah!! You have the record!!!
See now this is awesome!!!! Very beautiful country!!! I think I might have to make a venture in to Canada and do some real snowmobiling!! How’d the skandic seem to do? I’ve been thinking about buying a new one, my father had one that he bought in1998 brand new and it’s a complete tank! I love riding it!
I drive my skandic all the time in a variety of extreme conditions. It is certainly a work horse for the North. I wouldn’t have any other machine. Thanks for tuning in 👍👍
Chuck Porter - Everything Outdoors what’s in it for a power plant? And what’s your average fuel mileage??
Fred Richards it a 900 ace, 5-stroke with 90 hp. I average 20mpg. 👍
Great and subbed
Thanks Jeff 👍
Looks like an epic trip! Gotta ask... on the blue sleigh are those cross members bolted thru the runners or are they screwed together ?
Screwed together 👍
I know this video was made a few months ago, but I just found & enjoyed it immensely. I especially enjoyed the scenery, wide open spaces, and those awesome little villages. Are these Natives/Inuit's settlement? Other than fishing/hunting, how do people make a living? I'm from Northern Ontario, all we got here is trees, trees & more trees. While going for a sled ride, we burn, almost, as much gas on chainsaws, cutting the blowdowns, as we do on the snowmachines...:-). Final question, if I may: Did you ever have a chance to compare your SWT vs. a WT ? Awesome video, new subscriber. Thank you Sir.
Thanks for the detailed comment! Yes it was quite the trip and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves for certain. Most of the communities along this coast were primarily Inuit and innu. There are fish plants in some communities and just outside of Nain there is a huge nickel plant (Vale). Beautiful people who would give their heart to anyone.
To answer your other questions regarding WT vs SWT: I had three VK 540 (Yamaha) snowmobiles and out approx 65,000 kms collectively on them. They were awesome machines but then I acquired a SWT (600 ace) in 2013. I was absolutely amazed at the difference the wider track made (plus the four stroke engine etc). I used that machine for 5 winters and then upgraded to the 900 ACE SWT. I honestly don’t think I’d ever be able to downgrade now. I think a WT would be more than sufficient in an area where there wasn’t much snow, but we have so much here and the temps never go below zero degrees and therefore it stays quite powdery. So we need a machine that will “float” better to keep from getting stuck.
Ps. The VK 540’s were WT, not SWT
Wow! I didn't expect such a quick response, especially while commenting on an older video. Thank you so much. I've been to NS & PEI, always wanted to visit NFL, but couldn't make it. Life & work got in the way. Seeing your videos, makes me sorry that I didn't. I own a 2017 Vk540, it's ok, the price was right, it floats in powder snow. Takes a football field to get it turned around...not ideal in heavy wooded areas. Sorry for another lengthy comment. Take good care.
Welcome to the channel. Comment anytime. (And any length!). 👍
I spent a great year in Happy Valley Goose-bay in the mid 90's. I went caribou hunting in Nain..amazing country. How do you like the SWT as opposed to the WT?
In Labrador a SWT is a must when you travel in the places I do (and mostly alone). My goal is to never get stuck which means if they had a 40" wide track I'd most likely have it lol
@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors I have the 900 Ace WT. I always carry a come along ..these babies are Heavy!
Great movie! I loved the box you got on your Scandic, could you send me a link or point me in the right direction so i can get ahold of one?
Stig
Arctic Circle, Norway.
Stig Roger Evenesdal thanks for your kind words! I love the cargo box as well-it is the best accessory I have on it. However, it was made privately and I bought it off of another person and don’t know the maker of it. It’s really too bad as many many people have commented on it and are interested. I’m going to keep trying to find out it’s maker and in the event I am successful I will definitely post! Thanks again!
A good idea with the tree stump to heat water
That method is called a "Swedish Candle" and I use it from time to time in my cook-ups. Always reliable and lasts a long while, depending on the size of stump of course 👍
Amazing trip! I'm looking at maybe buying a skandic for winter camping and trip. Would you recommend one? Thanks
I certainly would....this is my second one now. My first one was a 2013 600 ace skandic SWT. I love both machines and still have them both. They work incredibly well and an added bonus to the skandic design is that the A-arms are not exposed but rather contained within the main body👍
@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors Thanks! I'll go see the dealership Monday they have 2 in stock and one almost sold I think I'll pay myself a treat! I would say see you on the trail but where I plan to go there's no trail! Cheers from the prairies!
Great trip. Do you prefer pulling the Pelican sled or something on skiis? payload in 1/2 ton truck enough or you prefer 3/4 ton HD? You have 900 Skandic wide track but do you think I can get by off 600 wide track Skandic, saves me some money on 15k machine. Do you carry ramps and a winch in truck bed in case no snow bank to load the snow machine?
Hey Tony
I prefer the Pelican sled hands down.
I would prefer to have the 3/4 ton truck but very expensive. I compromised and put an extra leaf spring in the back and a lifter in the front.
I owned a 600 ace for many years before the 900’s came out. Suited me just fine. Unless you’re into carrying huge sleigh loads of gear, carrying a person in back with you a lot, or riding in deep deep snow, a 600 would be just fine. For my lifestyle, the 900 suits me better
I carry A folding ramp with me all the time. No winch. Often times I just use a bank of snow.
Cheers bud👍
Great trip ! Pretty dam cool if you ask me. What is the reason for going that far for the Yamaha, I heard you say he bought it, but nothing closer ? Just curious.
He was lucky enough to win that snowmobile on a public auction so we incorporated getting it back to his hometown around our trek. All worked out great👍
Chuck Porter - Everything Outdoors ahhh ok makes sense , sure was some sites to see.
Jim! Tyip chuck!
Thanks jim👍
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“Category: Comedy” LOL!!
Ha!! I need to change that. Lol. I guess it was the default setting when I posted. Thanks!
Watch ed this video at least 10 times great video chuck!
Haha!! You've watched it about 9 more times than I have!! lol Good stuff buddy, glad you enjoyed!!👍
Can't help myself
Hahahha 😂😂 hilarious!! lol. Glad you enjoy bud👍
Beautiful trip. Is this the trip in Newfoundland that is very tuff and many people don’t make it but if you do it’s a thing and you may even get a plaque or ribbon?
No this trip took place in the Labrador portion of the province
@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors awesome trip. I enjoyed a full watch.
I see these small cabins you stop at and wonder if they belong to the group?
Those cabins are out there by the snowmobile clubs that groom the trails. We pay an annual membership fee and the club grooms the trail and provides the “warmup shacks”
that was quit the trip, i am wondering how your Skandic handled on the ice, did the struts make it a rougher ride?
No not at all. Roughness isn't really an issue at all. In fact, I have the upgraded struts which could in theory make it rougher again....but not an issue
My first and only sled was a 1979 5500 Blizzard with leaf spring front end suspension. It does not get much rougher but I never spent much time thinking about how rough the ride was. I was 18 at the time so my body would have a different opinion at 50... Great video. I would take this over a tropical island vacation any day of the week. Very few women share that opinion, including my wife.
How do you find the Yamaha VS the skidoo sleds? Which one is better, more reliable, handles better?? Thanx.
The bombardier is the best snowmobile in both performance and comfort. I’ve owned several models of snowmobile and I wouldn’t change anything now that I’ve driven the bimbardier. (Skandic/expedition)
Great trip by the looks of it. What do you use for a GPS on your machine?
I’ve used many John, but this one came with the snowmobile. It is a Garmin Montana 680t. It certainly isn’t the newest/largest one on the market, but I find it very, very easy to use and I’ve followed it for thousands of kms now. Coupled with this is the nice mount that comes with it and it starts/stops in conjunction with the machine starting/stopping.
I guess being from Wabush , you probably know Brian Greening.
John Adams yes I do! Small town and small world!!
He's my brother in law. Like you, he has many thousands of kms on his machines over the years.
Yes he certainly does his share of going for sure. Thanks for making the connection!
I can’t pick between the skandic 900 the tundra 600 or the voyager 550 opinions
Personally I would go with the Skandic 900 as I know it's capabilities. The tundra's are relable as well. I dont have much experience with the Voyager....maybe others could chime in here?Two main factors are what type of snow you get and and what you intend to do with the machine (haul heavy loads, trail vs off-trail, etc). Here in the North, we have 6 feet average of powdered snow and I haul a sled at least 50% of the time. Hence i went with the Skandic 900 as its a work horse, and with teh 24" track, it keeps me from getting stuck when off-trail. I'd definitelt go with a 4-stroke as they are so quiet, easy on gas, no fumes, and very relaible with less maintenace.
What is your take on the swt. Does it make side hill driving to hard and no fun?
I guess I don’t do much side hill driving other than it I’m trying to access a rough area. It’s certainly not built like a mountain machine. The swt is designed for travel in deep snow and carrying heavy sleigh loads. Worked perfectly in that realm.
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Спасибо за настройку из России !!
how many km did you put on the 600 ace swt . ? Any issues with engine ? Do you still have it ? I have a 2014 skidoo renegade 600 ace 16" wide track 137" Gary Christian Marathon On
I put over 8000 on the 600 ace before I upgraded to the 900 ace. That machine still runs flawlessly. First click of the starter and runs smooth. In fact I used it last week and put over 100 kms on it and I was thinking then how trustworthy it’s been.
600 ace is the most reliable snowmobile engine i know people that have over 30 000km on them
Will the ATV with the tracks go places that the Scandic won't go?
Absolutely not. Those rigs are here everywhere, and although they are really good for snow travel, they won’t go where the 24” wide track will go. If the atv “bottoms out” then it gets stuck…..bad sometimes of course
Why was the hitch pin being installed upside down?
John Leon you lose WAY less pins by putting it on in this manner. It’s a little hard to explain but with that style of hitch pin, sometimes the snow flap will “fold upward” and strike the pin (when going over bumps or deep snow mainly). If the flap strikes it the wrong way, it will in essence undo the pin by pushing it up through the hole and thereafter unhooking the spring latch. Conversely, if you put the pin bottom up, and the snow flap comes up and strikes it, it just pushes the pin up against the hitch plate-the spring latch is safely out of the way on top of the hitch altogether. (Hope this makes sense)
Thanks for the explanation. I came from the old school where you let gravity help bolts stay in. Seems to me there ought to be a way to " Houdini Proof " that hitch pin. Cheers, John
Just found out, Goose bay :)
Nice video, where were you ?
Labrador
Hello Chuck. I am seriously considering getting a Skandic. The local dealer has a 20 inch track with a 600 ace. I will use it for recreation plus hauling some wood up a moderate hill. I want to buy the right thing the first time. Would I be ok with just the 600 or would it be a big advantage to get the 900?
Hey Dean. I used a 24” SWT skandic with a 600 ACE in it for 5 winters and found it great. Although there were times when I wished I had more power, it always handled my towed loads. Our snow in Labrador is powdery for the most part and if we make a track beforehand, it usually hardens fairly quickly. Given those situations, I could haul any load of wood I wanted. Having said that, the 900 Ace bridges the gap I was looking for and now I really am left with no wants at all. Check out this video where you see us hauling wood with my old 600 Ace (yellow hood) and my newer 900 ace:
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I have a Skandic WT with a 600 ACE and do the things with it you want to do, absolutely no problems.
@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors Thank you for the feedback. Getting my first snowmobile and learning as much as I can before I purchase. Left the big city and moved to a rural area.
@@wespuckdog3897 Thanks for the comment. Good to know the 600 is up to the task as well.
Thanks for the feedback once again. Based on that I decided to get an Expedition LE with the 900 Rotax. I can go trail rding and back woods exploring. Nice torquey cruising machine.
how many miles per gallon would you get with the 900 Scandic?
Roughly 15 mpg but highly depends on the load you’re hauling and the snow conditions. Some days with no sleigh and on groomed trail I get better. However hailing a sleigh full of firewood in powdered snow would be much less
@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors thanks a lot for the info. Great video