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Memories Are Made Here
By: Mike Lester
As often as possible, the Supertrax crew gets to enjoy great riding adventures in one of Quebec’s great snowmobile regions.
One of my favorites is Chaudiere-Appalaches and one arresting memory of this area stands out as one of the reasons I love snowmobiling so much.
When I opened the front door of our chalet that morning to see at least two feet of freshly fallen snow covering everything in view, I knew we were in for a great day of riding.
We headed out on trail 551 through the Parc Régional Massif du Sud toward Mont Saint-Magloire. The immaculately groomed trails in Chaudiere-Appalaches are testament to the careful pride club volunteers have here.
Down wide and winding snow-covered highways I could taste the fresh mountain air and feel it filling my lungs, rejuvenating my passion for the ride.
The sleds pulled up in front of the Saint Magloire clubhouse where we were warmly greeted by fellow snowmobilers from all over this region.
We were pleased to find quite a few snowmobilers from Maine taking a mid-ride break and one gentleman, noticing the Supertrax logos on our jackets, got a chuckle from our group as he asked us not to tell too many people about this area. “Its my best-kept secret and my favorite place to ride.” he said. We sure understand why.
Back in the saddle, we continued on toward Mont Saint-Magloire. The wide and beautifully groomed trails ribboned the countryside as we climbed higher.
Borders of white powdered trees reminded me of looking out the window at Christmas time as a kid. After several hours of riding we reached the summit, stopped and shut off our engines.
As I pulled off my helmet to take in the refreshing coldness, a smile came to my lips as my ears were greeted by the most peaceful quietness I’ve ever experienced.
Snow crunched underfoot as we climbed the lookout tower at the peak of the mountain.
At the top I surveyed the landscape beneath me. Armies of snow-capped evergreens stretched silently as far as I could see.
We were hundreds of miles from civilization; it occurred to me that this is something only snowmobilers get to experience.
Later that day, as the wonderful exhaustion of the ride took hold of me, my mind drifted back to that peaceful moment atop Mont Saint-Magloire and the blissful silence.
Call 1-888-831-4411 and visit WideTrails.comfor information.
Talk About Perfect Geography!
By: Gary Gustafson
Wyoming’s Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail should give any snow junkie a big enough fix to keep a smile on for weeks.
The system offers breathtaking views, well-groomed trails, and nearly limitless opportunities for boondocking through alpine meadows, up mountainsides and through forests asleep under a blanket of white.
The Continental Divide follows the Wind River Range and includes trail systems in the Lander, Pinedale, Dubois, Togwotee Pass and Gros Ventre regions.
The trail runs from Lander in the southeast end, to West Yellowstone, Montana in the northwest end. By following the proper rules and regulations, snowmobilers can follow this entire 368 mile route end-to-end and travel through Yellowstone National Park in the process.
While there are plenty of miles of well-groomed trails here, playing in virgin powder is too tempting to resist.
A saddlebag loop may only cover forty trail miles per day but you’ll spend the remaining time free riding. Sledniks can hop through countless drifted-in meadows, can high mark on mountainsides or stop to watch wintering elk herds.
Elevations along the trail run from 6,000 to 10,000 feet so an EFI powerplant or re-jetted carbs are a necessity if you trailer your own power toboggans out west.
One great starting point for a saddlebag excursion is Dubois. If you don’t own a longtrack, several snowmobile rental businesses like Mackenzie Highland Ranch offer models well-suited for taking you over the summit.
Riding around Dubois is nothing short of spectacular and the high elevations help ensure a long riding season. After spending a long day playing, a wide variety of resorts and bed-and-breakfasts dot the trail system offering a roaring fire and a hot meal. You’re never a long drive from a good place to stay.
Check out the Brooks Lake Lodge or the Chinook Winds Mountain Lodge when looking for a place to dry your boots.
Another legendary Wyoming alpine playground is the Togwotee area. Togwotee has it all: Trails for riders of every skill level plus never-ending off-trail powder.
Numerous resorts here cater to sled freaks and the Togwotee Mountain Lodge is very friendly to snowmobilers and offer guided tours, too.
The resort is located close to a massive network of trails and Yellowstone National Park. Be careful about catching the mountain-riding virus…there’s usually no cure!
To learn more about the great opportunities Wyoming has and the regulations and permits required, visit: wyotrails.state.wy.us.
Press Release –
It’s easier for new participants to go snowmobiling this winter thanks to a new website launched today by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC).
The GO Snowmobiling site showcases the fun, adventure and camaraderie that make snowmobiling in Ontario so special. Accessed through www.ofsc.on.ca , the new GO Snowmobiling site is the best place to get started and learn about the snowmobiling lifestyle.
“Our new site is the gateway for the GO Snowmobiling campaign, where new participants, former riders, and other interested parties can check out what today’s snowmobiling is all about,” said OFSC campaign spokesperson John Blaicher. “Our new site is also intended to encourage casual snowmobilers to do more snowmobiling in Ontario.”
At the new GO Snowmobiling site, snowmobile industry and winter tourism stakeholders can also learn more about the GO Snowmobiling campaign and how to get involved by clicking on the “Campaign” button.
In addition to information about the various campaign initiatives, download buttons provide GO Snowmobiling logos and snowmobiling lifestyle photos for use by industry, media and tourism operators.
“Our goal is to have snowmobile and tourism-related businesses place the GO Snowmobiling logo on their letterhead, promotional materials, ads and websites, so that consumers see the GO Snowmobiling brand and message everywhere,” concluded Blaicher.
The GO Snowmobiling Campaign launched the past fall, spearheaded by the OFSC and backed by many of the biggest names in the snowmobiling industry…Arctic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo (BRP) and Yamaha, Baffin Inc., Choko Design, Digital Video Productions (Snowmobiler TV, Snow Goer Canada Magazine), the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA), Skywords Radio Network, Ocean Transport and the Sledder’s Choice Insurance Program.
The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs is dedicated to providing strong leadership and support to member clubs and volunteers, to establishing and maintaining quality snowmobile trails which are used in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, and to furthering the enjoyment of organized snowmobiling.
For further information and to join the GO Snowmobiling Campaign, please contact: John Blaicher (705) 526-9148 or jblaicher@rogers.com
It’s Been Here Forever!
By: Mark Lester
If you know anything about lake effect snow, then you’re not gonna be surprised when we tell you the Grey Bruce Region, located just a couple hours from Toronto and directly in the lee of Lake Huron, had the best snow of any area in Ontario last winter.
The Bruce provides riding-from-your-backyard opportunities for tens of thousands of dedicated sledders in the London and Kitchener areas of Ontario. However, these snowmobilers have been incredibly selfish by keeping wraps on this treasure.
The area from north of Kitchener all the way to Lake Huron and as far east as Barrie and west all the way to the US border is laced with spectacular trails, deep snow and every service snowmobilers want right on trail.
We toured this region last winter and discovered, while the highly publicized and promoted northern and central areas of Ontario were in a snow drought, the legendary Bruce was buried in snow.
We followed groomers cutting trails leaving 5-foot banks on either side. The snow was so deep, venturing off-trail was a complete no-no.
You’re smack dab in the middle of populated territory here so the availability of accommodation, food and fuel is never an issue. We began our 2-day saddlebag tour at the Homestead Resort near Durham.
Our goal was Wiarton via the city of Owen Sound for lunch. Owen Sound access is amazing, given this is a decent sized city. We enjoyed groomed trails right up to mall parking! Trails in and out of Owen Sound are wide and smooth.
Wiarton arrived too quickly. Grooming and signage was excellent right to the famous Skinner’s Bluff outlook. This is a must-do and is only accessible by snowmobile in the winter.
Bring your camera as this is both breathtaking and unnerving as you stand on the edge of a 250-foot cliff overlooking Georgian Bay, Griffith, White Cloud and Hay Islands.
Our destination, the Waterview Resort in Wiarton, was on-trail, offered Jacuzzi suites and superb dining while providing safe parking for our sleds.
Here’s how we sized up a great ride: Fabulous groomed trails within easy reach of the city; impressive signage pointing to great on-trail services. That’s the Grey Bruce.
Oh yeah, one more thing: Take big saddlebags along…you may stay longer than you planned.
Waterview Resort in Wiarton (519)-534-0921
Homestead in Durham (519) 369-3771
Visit GoRideOntario.com
Like Fine Wine…It Gets Better With Age
By: John Arkwright
My first snowmobile trip to Quebec was to the Laurentians in the winter of 1990.
We rode to Mount Laurier and took in the unforgettable climb to the top of Devil’s Mountain. What a trip!
I enjoyed the week with the guys so much I went home, picked up my wife, brother-in-law and sister-in-law and came back for a second week of riding. It was the beginning of a long list of extended touring holidays we took together.
Without a doubt, riding in the Laurentians was the best snowmobiling experience we’d ever had.
Ten years later, we were invited to come and ride the Wood Runner Tour again. Same thing – tremendous riding; it just keeps getting better.
This region has everything snowmobilers are looking for. Above average snowfall and some of the most picturesque scenery you’ll ever see.
Winding through the Laurentian Mountains, the trails are just beautiful.
In three or four days riding here you’ll experience every possible type of terrain, from logging roads, hydro lines and rail beds.
The southeastern portion of the region is made for “Park and Ride” style holidays. Women especially like this kind of holiday, and this area has the perfect elements.
We’re talking shopping, fine dining, spas, pools and hot tubs. If you’re more into the “saddlebag style” of riding, then you came to the right place, too.
To ride through all of this region, it will take several visits. There are many fantastic resorts and a limitless network of trails allowing you to make your days as long or as short as you want.
Throughout the entire region there are remote but fabulous 5-Star lodges that will simply amaze you with their style of ambiance and hospitality, found only in Quebec.
If you’re interested in visiting some of these resorts, you may wish to do the Wood Runner Trail. It is an established tour and well worth looking into.
By now you’ve probably guessed that this is one of my favorite places to ride. Frankly, I can’t wait to go back again!
For more information call 1-800-561-6673 and visit Laurentians.com
Press Release –
For the third consecutive year, Polaris has made contributions through its “Winning Riders” program to state and provincial snowmobile associations based on sales of new Polaris snowmobiles in each area.
Polaris has also announced it is extending the Winning Riders program through the 2008 sales season, meaning contributions will be made next year based on retail sales between April 1, 2007-March 31, 2008.
To bolster the program, Polaris also announced it would be making four-times the donation for each Polaris 4-stroke snowmobile retailed.
“The growing interest in our strong 4-stroke lineup has prompted us to increase next year’s Winning Riders contributions,” said Polaris Snowmobile Division General Manager Scott Swenson. “This program is one way we give back to the sport and support the organizations that are the very foundation of recreational snowmobiling today.”
Polaris contributes to the state and provincial snowmobile associations with “no strings attached,” meaning each group can decide how to use the funds. Projects funded by Winning Riders donations in recent years include membership drives, trail and grooming programs, legislative efforts and tourism promotion.
Polaris 4-stroke snowmobiles are extremely popular among active members of associations and local clubs. Along with delivering outstanding performance and snowmobiling’s best ride and handling, Polaris 4-strokes are environmentally friendly, run clean and quiet, offer excellent fuel efficiency and are ideal for long-distance touring.
Polaris 4-stroke snowmobiles for model year 2008 include the IQ® Turbo Dragon®, IQ® Turbo LX, IQ® Cruiser, Turbo Switchback, FST IQ® Touring and FS IQ® Touring.
The Winning Riders contributions have been made to associations in virtually every state and province across the snowbelt and to groups representing several southern states not commonly regarded as snowmobiling havens.
Associations in the state of Minnesota and the province of Alberta were recipients of the largest contributions in their respective countries.
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Press Release –
Polaris Industries Inc. today announced that its Research & Development site in Wyoming, MN has officially achieved the coveted Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for new construction.
The LEED certification demonstrates Polaris’ commitment to environmentally sound business practices.
Polaris’ Wyoming site earned LEED certification by meeting the U.S Green Building Council’s (USGBC) strict criteria designed to promote sustainability.
Numerous features that make the site more environmentally friendly were incorporated into the design to achieve LEED certification.
Some of these include: large windows and rooftop monitors to harness natural light for use indoors, water efficient landscaping throughout the site, a commitment to using local building materials manufactured within 500 miles of the site, low flow plumbing fixtures, an Energy Star rated roofing system, and a stormwater handling system that meets the EPA’s best management practices.
“Our Wyoming facility represents the coupling of environmentally sound and financially sound business planning” said Bob Kollross, who oversaw the construction for Polaris. “The goal of an environmentally sound facility with LEED certification was a major initiative for Polaris. The LEED certification is an honor we are extremely proud of. This was a true team effort between Polaris and our project partners, Pope Associates Inc. and the RYAN Companies US, Inc. ”
From the onset of the project, Polaris management committed to achieving LEED certification. The sustainable design features are mutually beneficial to both the environment and the company.
As a result of following the LEED guidelines, the Wyoming site saves $53,728 annually in energy costs, uses 188,400 fewer gallons of water per year and conserved 343 tons of materials which would have otherwise ended up in landfills.
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Question:
Dear Motorhead,
I have a 2003 Polaris Pro-X fan that runs rich on the low end when I goose it. Its like it runs on choke.
I got the engine rebuilt and installed an ATTAC and it still runs crappy.
I put hard earned money into fixing it and I don’t want this machine to go to waste, but I’m getting fed up.
Doug
Response:
Thanks for your email!
If everything else on the engine is okay then there’s little doubt you have a jetting issue.
There’s more than just a main jet in your Mikuni’s and I would suggest you need to look at the Jet needle position (“C” clip) and adjust it accordingly.
If you move the clip up on the needle you go leaner – which is likely what you need to do. However, you should check the jetting chart on your belt guard and make sure you are in the proper main jet range for your altitude and temperature.
Fan cooled sleds are way more sensitive to temperature fluctuations than liquids and thus if you are out a bit on the needle and/or main if the ambient temp goes up it’ll seem like a lot.
As well, you need to look at the air screw. Get a service manual or ask your dealer for help in determining the proper jetting specs.
Motorhead Mark
Question:
Dear Motorhead,
I currently own a 2005 REv MXZ 800 and I’m interested in the new Rev XP. The one thing I am really impressed with on my ’05 is the ease of changing the chain case oil. It is a 10 minute job and the only tool needed is an allen wrench.
Do you know if this is the same on the new 08 models?
John
Response:
Thanks for your email!
I’ve got to admit – I’ve never had a reader make chain case service a priority in a purchase decision. This leads me to believe you are a technical owner.
Here’s what I know. The XP while very compact and rationalized in every way is also a very simple design.
The case looks accessible but honestly, I haven’t had one apart – yet. I agree – the old Rev was easy to work on from a chain standpoint but plug service and carb work were not exactly fun.
I think the new XP will be tight in these areas of owner service as well.
Hope this helps!
Motorhead Mark
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