For the fourth winter in a row, we meet up in Gaspésie with our buddies to ski. It’s become a classic: good people, good lines (when there are any), and evenings chatting about everything and nothing over a cold beer.

But this year… There was hardly any snow. A record year for lack of powder. We should have swapped our skis for hiking boots. But we didn’t want to worry about that. We took what the mountain gave us and enjoyed the sun, the breathtaking views and the unique atmosphere of the Chic-Chocs.

It wasn’t the year of the big runs, but it gave us a different view of the mountain. We explored, walked more than usual, and took the time to appreciate the immensity of the landscape. We’re pretty sure we’ll remember it as long as our best runs…