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Snowmobile Disscussions
From: Ron D <rdawydko @ rochester.rr.com>
My name is Ron, I'm 38 years old, married 11 years, 2 kids, live in
I've had my wife listen to short segments of your podcast, she's not
a I've never been to Qubeck, well, yes and no, we've been up in Northern
Well, I can't think of anything else to ramble on about, so, that's
Keep up the good work on the podcast !!! Ron 82 Zen On The Road-Reports / Zen On The Road Reports / Re: Planes,
trains, and automobiles... in Upstate NY State on: March 16, 2008, 05:46:14
AM 83 Zenwaiter's Snowmobile News Board / Mountain Snowmobile News /
Kids Wish Network Helps a Wish Come True for a Very Special Royse City
Boy on: March 14, 2008, 06:37:14 AM Royse City, TX (PRWEB) March 14, 2008 -- When he was just four, 15-year-old Nicholas of Royse City was diagnosed with a condition known as Cockayne syndrome. Cockayne syndrome is a very rare disorder characterized by premature aging. The condition also results in impaired growth and impaired development of the nervous system. Nicholas is extremely small for his age and relies on a walker to help him with his mobility. While this engaging and outgoing teenager struggles daily with his condition, Nicholas also maintains an incredibly positive attitude. Recently, this brave boy enjoyed a very special break away from his worries for a while thanks to Kids Wish Network, an organization in Florida that grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. Nicholas's mother, Jennifer, learned about Kids Wish Network after a relative was contacted by one of the charity's professional fundraisers. The family was eager to learn if Nicholas might qualify for a wish and Jennifer requested an application. Before long, she received the good news: Nicholas had been approved. He knew just what he wanted to do: Nicholas wanted to go skiing in Colorado! Nicholas' Kids Wish Network wish coordinator, Vanessa, quickly began working to make his wish come true. She not only secured airline tickets to Denver for Nicholas and his family, she also booked hotel accommodations, arranged for fun activities in the area, provided spending money and more. Before he knew it, Nicholas was on a plane headed to the snowy mountains of Colorado. Soon after arriving in Colorado, Nicholas and his family checked into the beautiful Zepher Mountain Lodge, nestled at the base of the Winter Park Ski Resort. Nicholas quickly unpacked and headed out. He was ready to start exploring! When one is in Colorado, one must definitely lean how to ski! So the very first stop on Nicholas's agenda was to the National Sports Center for the Disabled for ski lessons. Nicholas also later took to the slopes again, not on skis this time, but in a tube. He had the time of his life snow tubing! On yet another busy, fun-filled day, Nicholas enjoyed a very special horse sleigh ride thanks to the folks at Dashing Thru the Snow. The fun didn't end there, however. Nicholas also took a magical spin through the snowy woods on a dog sled ride. For a breathtaking tour of Winter Park Mountain, Nicholas embarked
on a trip aboard a heated, 13 passenger snowcat. And what trip to beautiful
Winter Park would be complete without a snowmobile tour? For his final
day in Colorado, Vanessa had arranged just that with Trailblazer Snowmobile
Tours, Inc. Kids Wish Network would like to thank the following for helping to make Nicholas' wish extra special: Dashing Thru the Snow, Dog Sled Rides of Winter Park, Fraser Snow Tubing, Frontier Airlines, Hammond's Candies, Jane Creek Grill, National Sports Center for the Disabled, Payless Car Rental, Ranch House Restaurant, Scenic Snowcat Tours, Snow Tubing, Trailblazer Snowmobile Tours, Untamed Restaurant and Zepher Mountain Lodge. Kids Wish Network is a nationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children. If you know a child between the ages of 3 and 18 who may be in need of its wish granting services, please call 727-937-3600 or toll free 888-918-9004. For more information on Kids Wish Network, visit their website at http://www.kidswishnetwork.org or their blog at http://kidswishblog.org article courtesy of: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb767254.htm 84 Zen On The Road-Reports / Zen On The Road Reports / Planes, trains,
and automobiles... in Upstate NY State on: March 12, 2008, 06:27:59
AM 85 Snowmobile Events Calendar - Post your News / Snowmobile Events
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Riders on: March 11, 2008, 06:51:51 AM 86 Zenwaiter's Snowmobile News Board / Mountain Snowmobile News /
Woman's commute to her job isnt exactly bumper to bumper on: March 10,
2008, 10:34:38 PM March 10, 2008 While most locals are still sleeping in warm beds, Eileen Lister is bustling about her Fulford cabin, feeding the animals, putting dinner in the crockpot and shoveling a path out the front door. By 5 a.m., she is yanking the recalcitrant cord on her Arctic Cat snowmobile. Then, swinging one snow boot over the seat, she grabs the handlebars and roars off into the woods. Her workday commute from Fulford to the Eagle County School District offices in Eagle gives new definition to the term snowbound. In fact, there are days when she can hardly tell the road from the underbrush, except for the walls of snow-covered evergreens guiding the way. No snowplow clears these four-wheel-drive roads. Yet, she has no complaints, regardless of the depth of the snow or how low the temperature drops. The only noise she hears is the snowmobile engine, muffled by her helmet. "It's kind of peaceful," Lister says. It will take a good half-hour to wend her Arctic Cat down the twisting four-mile road from Fulford to Yeoman Park. Once there, she parks her snowmobile in a trailer and climbs into her four-wheel-drive car to make the rest of the journey down Brush Creek. In total, it's a 20-mile, one-hour journey - longer if she has to pull another vehicle out of a snowbank. She arrives invigorated, ready to start her job as bus router and substitute school bus driver. In the five years she's made this demanding commute, she has never missed a day because of weather. "I really do enjoy it," she says. The old mining camp of Fulford, high in the mountains southeast of Eagle, is now mostly deserted, except for a handful of seasonal residents and weekend vacationers - and Dan and Eileen Lister. The Listers, Fulford's only full-time residents, live at 9,900 feet. In the winter, only snowmobilers, snowshoers and cross- country skiers venture this far and only for a day or two. "That's the beauty of it," says Dan Lister, a former Gypsum mayor. There's a reason why more people don't stay during Fulford's harsh winters. By Feb. 5, the Listers had recorded 219 inches of snow. They rely on five snowmobiles for transportation. Recently, Eileen Lister was on one of their older snowmobiles when it died halfway down the mountain. She had to walk the remaining couple of miles to her car. It was one of the few days she's ever been late to work. "You've got to be pretty self-sufficient," she says. To facilitate that daily commute, Dan recently purchased a used snowcat from Copper Mountain. Once a week, he drives the snowcat from Fulford to Yeoman Park to make the road a little more passable. Winter travel in the high country is never without hazards. Three winters ago, Dan Lister launched his snowmobile off a cliff, dropping 100 yards to the road below. Miraculously, he wasn't hurt. Eileen Lister once ran over a mountain lion on her journey to town. The big cat limped off, and on her return trip that evening, she saw it running alongside another lion. The couple used to vacate Fulford during spring mud season, which left roads impassible even for snowmobiles. But they have installed equipment on their four-wheel-drive vehicles to allow them access year-round. Despite all the snow, the couple stay cozy and warm in their refurbished, 1,000-square-foot cabin. It doesn't have the 5,000 square feet and six bedrooms of their previous home in Gypsum, but it has other charms, such as gleaming wood-paneled floors and rough-hewn walls and ceilings, a potbellied stove, and a homey display of family photos and memorabilia. There's a single bedroom, plus a bunkroom where the nine grandchildren stay during visits. article courtesy of: Rocky Mountain News 87 Zenwaiter's Snowmobile News Board / Snowmobile Press Releases /
Polaris Rolls Out New Snowmobile Line-up for 2009 on: March 10, 2008,
10:25:10 PM New Model Year 2009 Sleds Deliver on Polaris' Tradition of Superior Ride and Handling MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII), the leader of Ride and Handling in the snowmobile industry for more than 54 years, today announced its 2009 line-up of sleds featuring more models with the powerful Liberty® 800 HO Cleanfire4™ engine, an expanded selection of high-value Shift models and the first Utility model built on the Polaris-exclusive IQ® Chassis at its annual dealer sales meeting in Reno, Nevada. With Slednecks riders Randy Sherman and Paul Thacker on hand, Polaris continued its support of the Free Ride segment with the introduction of the back-country-dominating 800 RMK Assault 146. With its 2009 model line-up, Polaris has once again answered the call of snow enthusiasts with the latest innovation, technology and rugged reliability that separates its sleds from all the rest. Nearly every model is built on the Polaris IQ Chassis, an ideally-balanced platform whose ride and handling are optimized by premium IQ suspensions and shock packages and complemented by high-performance engines. Through its dominant snocross and cross-country racing program and the most demanding testing program in the industry, Polaris has developed efficient, durable, high-performance snowmobiles for every type of rider. “The history and tradition of Polaris snowmobiles is built on the ride and handling experience and driven by a company with a passion for riding,” said Bennett Morgan, President and COO, Polaris Industries. “These new, innovative products demonstrate our Company's commitment to providing the ultimate in quality, performance and value for every kind of snow enthusiast." Nine snowmobiles in three distinctive model segments will feature the compact, efficient and extremely powerful liquid-cooled twin Liberty 800 HO Cleanfire4 engine in 2009. The 800 engine will be used in two Performance models (800 IQ and the 800 Dragon SP™), two Crossover models (800 Switchback® and 800 Dragon Switchback) and five Deep Snow models (800 Assault™ RMK 146, 800 RMK Shift 144, 800 RMK 155 and the 800 Dragon RMK 155 and 163). In addition, Polaris will offer six Shift models in three model segments (550 IQ Shift™ and 600 IQ Shift in Performance; 600 IQ Shift 136 in Crossover; 600 RMK Shift 144, 600 RMK Shift 155 and 800 RMK Shift 144 in Deep Snow) that deliver outstanding performance and the industry’s best ride and handling -- all at an incredible value. Snow enthusiasts will continue to have the opportunity to personalize and customize the all-black Shift models to their taste, and enjoy the sleds' powerful Polaris twin-cylinder engine and Polaris IQ Chassis across all segments. Polaris also unveiled the new 2009 WideTrak IQ, the industry's first Utility model built on the IQ Chassis. With its long-travel IQ IFS (Independent Front Suspension), it gives riders easy responsive handling on- and off-trail. "Polaris riders have demanded and will get the ultimate riding experience in 2009," said Scott Swenson, vice president and general manager, Snowmobile and Pure Polaris Divisions. "Our new snowmobile lineup delivers the industry-leading quality, ultimate performance and features, and exceptional value that riders want." Polaris’ industry-leading, innovative products are available to riders now via the pre-season Snow Check program. Customers who order their 2009 800 model snowmobile through Snow Check between now and April 7, 2008 are guaranteed delivery by November 15, 2008. In addition, buyers will have the choice of electric start on select models or $500 U.S. ($800 CDN) in Pure Polaris gear AND a 2-year engine warranty OR a 3-year Extended Service Contract. “Polaris has delivered an impressive array of high-quality snowmobiles for model year 2009 and paired it with an equally compelling Snow Check offer that will excite customers and translate into sales” said Cassandra Murphy, Marketing Manager of Snowmobiles and Pure Polaris. New Models for 2009 Deep Snow Polaris has once again delivered exactly what deep snow, high-altitude riders are looking for -- powerful, lightweight sleds that ride smooth and handle easily in the steep and deep. The 2009 Deep Snow lineup offers premium lightweight performance components, a new extreme Free Ride model and three new Shift models that represent the best value in the high country. Every Deep Snow model has new rails and the new RAW lightweight front bumper system to minimize the sled's weight. The 2009 RAW chassis touts a lightweight, narrowed front end and a new aluminum front bumper that is durable, functional and narrower. Premium Deep Snow models -- the 800 Dragon RMK 155/163 -- are powered by the Liberty by the 154-Hp Liberty 800 HO Cleanfire4 engine and feature new spindles and A-Arms that are lighter yet stronger, minimizing unsprung weight while still delivering peak performance. The new 800 Assault RMK 146 is the sport's first purpose-built for backcountry riding. Also powered by the Liberty 800 HO Cleanfire4 engine, the Assault RMK features an aggressive new Competition track, a Freestyle seat to accommodate stand-up riding and a full complement of all-new Walker Evans® Adjustable Air shocks, ProTaper handlebars, extreme duty suspension components and rail beams; lightweight components; and a race derived Cyclone brake master cylinder. Three new Deep Snow Shift models bring the "no-frills, no extra equipment" approach to sleds that riders want and MSRPs that make these sleds the best values in the segment. The 600 RMK Shift 144/155 are powered by the dual fuel injectors of the new 120-Hp Liberty 600 Cleanfire²™ engine which delivers great acceleration and power and offers Cleanfire efficiency at a tremendous value. Deep snow riders get the power, acceleration and handling they demand from the 154-Hp Liberty 800 Cleanfire engine and the stripped down RAW RMK chassis in the 800 RMK Shift 144. Crossover Polaris continues to accelerate the evolution of Crossover models with a lineup of six sleds, including the new 600 IQ Shift 136, 800 Switchback and 800 Dragon Switchback, designed to provide riders with a new level of on-trail comfort and off-trail performance. All of the 2009 Switchback® models are built on the premium IQ 136" rear suspension, which offers the sport's best performance on and off the trail. In addition, the class-leading rear suspension is complemented by the easy handling, responsive IQ IFS. For 2009, every Switchback model features a new lightweight freestyle seat, narrower fuel tank and lightweight cooling system. An electric start option for added rider convenience is standard on all Switchbacks except the 600 IQ Shift, and the Liberty 800 HO Cleanfire4 engine is available for the first time in the all-new 800 Switchback and 800 Dragon Switchback Crossover models. Performance In 2009, Polaris delivers Performance riders a balanced, smooth-riding, easy-handling platform that inspires confidence and pegs the adrenaline meter. The new 2009 lineup is led by the introduction of the 800 Dragon SP with the mighty 800 Liberty engine and the 600 Dragon SP with the class-leading 600 HO Cleanfire4 engine. Engineered to be lightweight yet deliver an aggressive ride and great handling, the 800/600 Dragon SP models feature a special lightweight rear suspension that minimizes weight while delivering optimal traction, Walker Evans® Piggyback adjustable shocks which let riders dial in the handling to suit their wants or the conditions at hand and a new lower control arm with a new torsion bar to enhance stability for aggressive cornering. Additional lightweight performance components for the new Dragon SP models include a "wave" brake disc that delivers outstanding braking without additional weight, and a new RAW lightweight bumper system that is part of a lightweight, narrowed front end. The terms "value" and "premium suspension" rarely go together, but they do with the new 550 IQ Shift. By combining the Polaris-exclusive IQ chassis, a 550 fan twin and customizable Shift concept, the 550 IQ Shift delivers easy, responsive handling and one of the sport's best rides and value. All Performance models (except IQ Turbo Dragon) have the redesigned Freestyle seat that integrates with the re-styled fuel tank which allows for easy transition between sitting and standing and allows for more aggressive riding, especially in the corners. Touring Polaris’ 2009 luxury touring models (Trail Touring; FS Touring; 600 IQ Touring; FST Touring) present riders with the ultimate in comfort, convenience, adjustability, power and performance. All 2009 touring sleds are loaded with a fully-coupled 136 inch comfort suspension that delivers excellent solo rider comfort and significantly improved passenger comfort for 2-up riding. The chassis delivers a consistently smooth, comfortable ride for a wider range of loads with minimal adjustments required. In addition, the IQ Cruiser Conversion allows riders to tour in plush two-up comfort, or move the backrest forward, keep the touring cover on for sealed storage and cruise one-up. All IQ Touring models also feature the exclusive Rider Select™ which provides adjustable steering for outstanding comfort and convenience no matter how you ride. All four models are available in 60, 80, 125 or 140 horsepower, and electric start is standard equipment making every ride more enjoyable. Utility The new WideTrak IQ and 550 Transport join the WideTrak LX in carrying on the Utility tradition of a durable sled with a strong work ethic. The WideTrak IQ, powered by a reliable and stout 750cc four-stroke twin, combines the power and capability needed to haul cargo off-trail with unprecedented ride quality and easy handling delivered by the Polaris IQ Chassis and its long-travel suspension. Loaded with hard-working features such as underseat storage, storage rack and an all-new, work-enhancing cockpit that includes improved handlebar ergonomics for easier steering, easy-access hi/low controls, grab bar and a heated glove box, the WideTrak IQ is like no other Utility sled on the snow. Another new addition to the Utility lineup is the new 550 Transport which combines a reliable Polaris 550 fan engine with the proven EDGE chassis that can handle any task at hand. Youth The 2009 Polaris lineup includes the popular 120 Dragon, a youth-sized model that introduces the sport of snowmobiling to the next generation of riders in a safe yet exciting fashion. The 120 Dragon looks like adult Performance models with its White hood and Dragon graphics and is powered by a 120cc engine. Pure Polaris In 2009, Polaris continues to meet riders' demands for comfortable, high-performance apparel that keeps them warm and dry with a growing line of apparel featuring eVent® Direct Venting Technology. eVent fabric offers a new standard in waterproof-breathable performance that keeps riders dry “inside and outside" by moving sweat directly to the outside of the fabric, ensuring rider comfort and provides superior protection against wind and exterior moisture. For 2009, Polaris is expanding its eVent fabric apparel offering a woman's eVT jacket and bib, men's eVT pants and a new line of eVT gloves. PURE Polaris also unveiled the new AF-1.5 Helmet, the industry's finest high-performance, anti-fog helmet featuring PureSeal technology. The helmet features larger sizing to accommodate even more snowmobile riders along with an improved quick-release rachet system for ease of use. About Polaris With annual 2007 sales of $1.8 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), including the Polaris RANGER™, snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use. Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry, one of the largest manufacturers of all terrain recreational, utility and side-by-side vehicles (ATVs) in the world, and rapidly making impressive in-roads into the motorcycle cruiser and touring marketplace under the Victory® brand. The Victory motorcycle division was established in 1998 representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships. Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII,” and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index. Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com. press release courtesy of: http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20080310005803&newsLang=en 88 General Category / General Discussion / Moose standoff, Bosebuck
back country, Maine on: March 10, 2008, 06:01:04 PM
Art Locke
89 General Category / General Discussion / Always something interesting
on the trail... on: March 04, 2008, 06:13:29 PM
See Chris's photos of Letchworth Park & Bliss, NY here
90 Zenwaiter's Snowmobile News Board / Quebec Snowmobile News / Quebec
Trail report-Lac Edouard, Mt Valin, Todoussac on: March 04, 2008, 08:49:54
AM From: Bill and Kelly Stickney
Wanted to drop you a line and give you a little report. You may not remember me but I talked with from Richard’s a top Mt Valin last season; I am the one who totaled his snowmobile and broke his elbow. Anyways, a group of 5 of us started from Real Masse to begin an 1150
mile loop, I am happy to say that everyone made the loop without incident. Day 1 – we started from Real Masse to Lac Edouard, the plan was
to ride 318 east to 353 to 73 and up to 355, but we ended up short cutting
this loop by traveling 318 to M7 to 360 to 73 to 355. We got a late
start and could not seem to get things rolling all day. We still ended
up with close to 200 miles; the pipeline (360) was a little icy. About
30 miles south of Lac Edouard we encountered a wolf on the trail, I
must say this was quite a surprise, that I have never encountered in
my 15+ years of riding in Canada. We stayed at Le Gite d’Edouard.
Nicole was our hostess and has a very nice little bed and breakfast;
she also offers dinner at an additional cost. Day 2 – We left Lac Edouard and went up 355 to 83 to 383 to 23 to 93 and up to Auberge 31 on Mt Valin. Last year I stayed at Richard’s, but he has sold his chalet and did not have any rooms to rent this year. Again our ride was close to 200 miles and the trails were generally good. I must point out that the trails to the south east of Lac St Jean are in desperate need of snow, especially 83, 383 and 23. Day 3 – The group decided it would be nice to circle the Saguenay, so we set out for Todoussac on 93, this trail was fantastic. We crossed the Saguenay on the ferry and after some backtracking we discovered that rail 383 in this region was not open from Baie-Sainte-Catherine to Petit Saguenay. At this point the group made a decision to backtrack over Mt Valin and onto our next destination at the Holiday Inn in Jonquiere. 299.5 miles later we pulled in; I met “Saguenay Bill” from Quebecrider.com, only wish I had talked to him before this long day. Day 4 – We made this an easy day by riding 80 miles over to Jack’s Outback via the club trails through St Andre. The snow is MUCH better this way than just a few miles north. Jack’s is a lot of fun and he said for me to say hello and hoped that you are doing well after your unfortunate accident earlier this year.
In all we had a fantastic trip, met some great people, and hope to do another one similar to this next year. I hope you are doing better, and will be back east next season. Bill Stickney
TopixSnowmobiling is a rugged activity, fraught
with preparations and concerns. Getting the sleds setup, greasing the
wheels on the trailer and check the tire pressure, checking the weather
and the snowfall, calling ahead to book the room, and then checking out
Quebec Rider or Trail Conditions.Com on line, to see what the boys are
saying about the trails, is a big job.
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