No better feeling!

There can be no better feeling in a snowmobiler’s garage than the presence of a new sled for the coming season. If you are already enjoying this experience, I envy you. If you are about to enjoy it, I am with you and I can’t wait.

In my man cave environment, I’ll be surrounded by snowmobile stuff, stock car racing memorabilia and Kart racing trophies. I’ll adjust the lighting to give a photo shoot appearance to my new ride. With a cold beverage in hand, I’ll sit on my shop stool with a grin on my face as I drool over the vehicle that I will ride into my next snowmobiling memories. We all do basically the same things. We touch it, inspect it, practice removing and reinstalling body panels, clutch cover and drive belt.

All of this before beginning to accessorize our new dream machine with traction enhancements, storage options, GPS mounts, preferred windshields, mirrors and maybe much more.

Soon we will begin the adjustment of handle bars and controls to get just the right feel and position, then seeking pure perfection we will adjust them again and maybe again. We align the skis, aim the headlight, set shock, spring and transfer presets to our baseline anticipation of the first ride conditions.

Once the above steps are completed we will officially “move in” with our tools, spare belt, tow strap (for our buddy), miscellaneous pieces parts, survival gear, emergency supplies and everything else that we have carried for years and hope we will never have a need for.

It doesn’t matter what brand, the feeling of anticipation and excitement is the same and it’s awesome.

For me, this cherished process is about to begin as this season’s Polaris 800 Switchback ProR Adventure is nearing arrival. My shop is clean, my accessories are ready for install, my lights are ready and cold beverages are in the fridge. Check the SledMagazine.com long term trial section in the near future, I’ll be offering my initial impressions of the much anticipated limited availability Polaris 800 Switchback Adventure and the Polaris accessories that I will be using throughout the Northeastern US and Canada this coming season. I’m counting the days

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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