New places, events, people, equipment, clothing and accessories? Old friends, favorite places and traditional events?
Is your list of new destinations and events planned? Is your truck, trailer, sled and gear ready?
If not, It’s time to put your plans and actions into high gear! Here is just some of the what, where and when of my 2014 snowmobile season.
Miles of experiences and comparisons during the long term trial of the 2014 SledMagazine.com Limited Edition Stealth Black Polaris 800 RUSH ProR.
The traditional “season kick off” trip to Mont Valin in the Saguenay Lac St Jean region of Quebec between Christmas and New Year.
A season long review of every available Polaris RUSH storage option as well as an extreme cold review of Polaris’ new universal formed gauntlets.
The 2014 SledMagazine.com / Motoneiges.ca Columnists ride in the Laurentide region of Quebec. A season of experience with the RollerSki retractable ski wheel system, Trail Blizzer carbide tip snow scratchers and Top Gold HC 6”, 60 degree Carbide runners from Qualipieces.com. www.qualipieces.com
Keeping the SledMagazine.com Stealth Black 800 RUSH looking awesome with last season’s proven capabilities of Ipone’s CleanRPolish and Renovator detailing products.
See our past article “BANG”. https://www.sledmagazine.com/actions/page?docId=5886
A long desired trip North of the Abitibi region in Western Quebec to Matagami with my Vermont snowmobiling buddies of 25+ years.
Taking comfort in having the added protection of a TekVest Super Sport and Air Medic “medical air services” card on my body. www.tekrider.com www.airmedic.net
The latest heat reflective technology, dry vent system and rugged styling of the new FXR for Polaris Yukon Jacket and bibs.
Another Low Smoke Low Smell season with Polaris VES full synthetic injection oil.
509 bugeye
A season of fog free visibility with 509’s Evolution helmet, Aviator goggles and a Bugeye helmet mounted mirror. See our recent “509 is A OK with me” and past “Simple pleasure” articles. www.509films.com www.bugeyes.com
The “Winter gathering” reunion dinner of the esteemed QuebecRider.com group in Val d’Or Quebec.
Keeping the Qualipieces Top Gold HC carbides sharp during my review of the unique BiteHarder® carbide runner sharpening tool. www.Biteharder.com
Riding in all 3 States during the Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine reciprocity weekend of January 31 – Feb 2.
Long term comparison of traditional studding with the new Camoplast ICE Attack XT 1.22” pre-studded “Ice technology” track.
The new for 2014 CKX Octane Sledmagazine.com / Motoneiges.ca team Jacket and pants. www.ckxgear.com
A full, significant mileage “Ride New Brunswick” experience.
A hopeful acceptance of New Hampshire Snowmobile Association President, Roger Wright’s offer to ride with him and a few other New Hampshire friends that I met at this year’s exceptional “Race into Winter” event. www.nhgrassdrags.com
The sights, sounds, excitement and motorized mayhem of every imaginable type of competition at the great Grand Prix de Valcourt during the weekend of February 14-16. www.grandprixvalcourt.com
M.ca team
Riding and reviewing everything that will be brought to the market by each of the manufacturers for 2015 during my 4th year of invitation to March’s Snow Shoot, snowmobile media event in West Yellowstone Montana.
And last but definitely not least, the season ending Sky and Snow event (Ceil et Neiges 2.0) in late March co- presented by SledMagazine.com / Motoneiges.ca in the beautiful snowmobiling paradise of the Monts Valin. I look forward to small rides and staying at small places. I look forward to big rides and staying at big places. I look forward to loud times and quiet times. I look forward to being in a large group and I look forward to being alone. I look forward to old friends, new friends and everything that makes the unique experience of snowmobiling among the best feelings in life!
The season will go by fast, so get ready, make your plans and mark your calendars. Keep an eye out for the Stealth Black SledMagazine.com / Motoneiges.ca 800 RUSH ProR LE. I hope to see you on the trails or at one of the destinations and events that will make up my 2014 season.
Yours in Snowmobiling,
Greg “du Vermont” Gilbert
