{"id":740,"date":"2021-10-26T10:50:23","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T14:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pgexpeditionabitibi.com\/le-reve-de-pierre\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T19:49:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T23:49:28","slug":"le-reve-de-pierre","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pgexpeditionabitibi.com\/en\/le-reve-de-pierre\/","title":{"rendered":"Le r\u00eave de Pierre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pierre's dream<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>
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This is the story of our dreamer and founder of PG Exp\u00e9dition Abitibi<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

M. Pierre Germain<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>

My passion started, I must have been \u00a08 or 9 years old, when a stray dog showed up at home. We kept it and it was the very first dog that I harnessed.<\/p>\n

Then, a little over 20 years later, we found a dog that must have been 5 or 6 months old (Kelly) that was abandoned.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s when the passion came back. Since it was not optimal to run with only one dog, 3 years later, we bought 2 huskies (Chaman and Roxy).\u00a0 It\u2019s at that moment that I met R\u00e9jean Labb\u00e9, who had 6 sled dogs and that\u2019s when I really started to harness dogs.<\/p>\n

We moved to the countryside in January of 2009 so that I could have my own dogs at my house.\u00a0 R\u00e9jean moved on to different hobbies so he decided to give me his dogs.\u00a0 I wanted to share my passion with others so that is when I decided to offer sled dog rides behind my house.<\/p>\n

I took part in many events such as the Carnaval of Dupuy, La Sarre en Neige, the Carnaval of Ste-Germaine, recreational school activities for many elementary schools in our area, etc\u2026<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been offering my services to people from the region and from the outside for a little over 12 years.<\/p>\n

My racing beginnings :<\/h4>\n

The very first race for which I registered was in St-Pamphile ... but, I learned that it had been cancelled when I got there.\u00a0\u00a0 When I refer to this race, I say that I brought my dogs in St-Pamphile\u00a0so they could pee!<\/p>\n

I took part in only two races so far: The first was a 50 km-race and the second was for 160 km.\u00a0 These two races took place in La Marche in Lac St-Jean.<\/p>\n

What the future holds for PG EXP\u00c9DITION ABITIBI<\/strong><\/h4>\n

I see this race becoming an annual event.\u00a0 I am convinced that by offering interesting prizes, we will have the participation of Mushers from all over Canada and the States. And, while I am still here, this race will survive! If something should happen to me\u2026 I hope that you will pursue all this adventure for me.<\/p>\n

* <\/em><\/em>Pierre was told, a year ago, that he had pancreatic cancer. Despite the disease and the treatments, he is positive; he takes everything one day at a time.\u00a0 All the different steps that surround the preparation for this race is very important for him. We will all be there, doing everything it takes so that he puts on this great smile and we see that twinkle in his eyes on the long-awaited day of the race.\u00a0 Pierre is a great example of courage, determination and perseverance.\u00a0 He is quite a character, a passionate and unique human being that all should get to know!<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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My little bit of happiness<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This connection that I have with nature brings me an incredible sense of freedom and well-being.<\/p>\n

When I go for a ride with my dogs or take care of them, I forget all my worries and I live in the moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When I need a little boost of energy, I leave with my sled ...... It\u2019s the best therapy that I know of.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Join us!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Race registration<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
REGISTRATION FORM COMING SOON ONLINE<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Registration deadline: February 1, 2022<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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