After spending a handful of epic days riding powder deep in the Chic Chocs region, it was time to move onto fresh territory. We ventured further up the penninsula, hugging the shores of the water where the St. Lawrence meets the Atlantic, cruising past ice bergs and small fishing villages tucked into coves where mountains rise straight out of the water.

We decided to check out Murdochville, a once-booming mining town that has seen better days. It's a quiet place now but still operates a ski hill right in the middle of town. Looks like new economic activity is happening in the area in the form of green energy as wind turbines dot the horizon, an eerie view juxtaposed against the mined landscape.

We spent the next few days exploring the abandoned mining area and the mountains nearby. The area is loaded with enough potential spots to keep a crew busy for a season. You don't have to look too far to see ample run-ins dropping into perfect landing zones just waiting to have jumps built. There were also wind lips, cornice drops and man-made pillow lines and cliff bands from past mining acivity. You could say the area is now a white gold mine... cue the punchline drum.

The Chic Chocs region isn't even close to being tapped — we'll certainly be back.

Check out a short video edit of the trip from the Brothers Factory.

Sunrise in Saint-Anne-des-Monts from the patio of our home base, Chateau Lamontagne. Seguin photo

Shoreline of the Gaspe Penninsula. Seguin photo

Crew break after building a giant cheesewedge in the Quebec backcountry. Seguin photo

Anto Chamberland sending it into the mines. Seguin photo

Jeremy Cloutier producing renewable resources. Seguin photo

Anto and Jason putting the final touches on a step down. Seguin photo

Frank Bourgeois caps the trip off with a sunset blaster. Seguin photo