Expanded Polaris partnership announced

I am very excited to announce an expanded partnership between SledMagazine/Motoneiges.ca and Polaris.

I’m even more pleased that this expanded partnership will allow me to report on my use of a long term trial sled for the 2013 season.

I couldn’t be happier with the sled I have been selected to report on, as it should be a model of great relevance and interest to the performance trail touring riders. The limited build 800 Switchback Pro R Adventure is a high performance touring package with many interesting features.

I look forward to testing the 800 Pro R, Adventure against the rigors, needs and distances of the Quebec riding experience.

I have had the opportunity to experience the Polaris Pro Ride sleds at the Snow Shoot events over the past 2 years and have been increasingly impressed with the results of continued refinement and calibration of the Polaris suspension package

My last Polaris was a 1998 XC 700, I am historically a short track rider and I have ridden a 4 stroke since 2007. This should be a true “outside the box” experience and I look forward to putting this sled through significant tests.

I look forward to evaluating and reporting on the performance of the 800 Cleanfire® engine, uncoupled progressive rate Pro Ride® 136” rear suspension, bump steer controlling variable castor IFS, highly adjustable Walker Evans® remote reservoir needle shock package, redesigned Pro Steer® skis, 1.352” Cobra track and integrated Lock & Ride® Adventure cargo system

Polaris has recognized the Northeastern US, Quebec riders as being a very important and knowledgeable market force. I thank the people at Polaris for this recognition and their support of the exposure and credibility of SledMagazine.com/Motoneiges.ca

I invite you to follow my reports and articles on SledMagazine.com throughout the next season.

Greg Gilbert

Greg's first snowmobile experience was in 1968 when his Grandfather purchased a new Ski-doo Nordic 371 package including dog sled as a surprise family gift. “Grampy” thought that the Gilbert's would enjoy the new sport of snowmobiling and he was right. Since that first ride as an 8-year-old, snowmobiling has provided Greg with one of the greatest pleasures of his life. The experiences, excitement, adrenaline, adventures, freedom, memories and friendships have relaxed and rejuvenated him throughout his life. From 1985 – 1996 Greg was an active member of the “Arrowhead Mountain Snowmobile Club” in his hometown of Milton Vermont, holding positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, trail coordinator and membership chairman. Greg has also been involved in all aspects of trail construction and grooming as well as regional and statewide involvement. Greg has ridden over 130,000 miles throughout Vermont, Maine and all regions of Quebec. His riding experiences have been predominantly throughout Quebec since his first introduction in 1984 averaging 4000-5000 Quebec miles over the past 25+ years. Throughout 35 years of Quebec snowmobiling Greg has had positive interactions with many members of various groups and organizations. Greg is often in a unique position of being a comfortable, non-threatening bridge to better mutual understanding and communication of how we can work together to strengthen and protect our sport. Over the years Greg became well known throughout Quebec as “Greg du Vermont”, before joining the SledMagazine.com / Motoneiges.ca team in 2012 as a Columnist / Test Rider. Greg has written over 100 articles for SledMagazine.com / Motoneiges.ca, attended manufacturers Snow Shoot and Sneak Peek media events beginning in 2012 and is frequently seen at snowmobile events in both the US and Canada. Greg brings a unique personal perspective and style to his articles and has been a positive ambassador of snowmobiling for over 35 years. He is known throughout his hometown as the guy who thinks and talks about winter all summer long.

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