tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17838473454470030872024-03-13T09:03:29.752-07:00www.snowtraxtv.comTaerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-90763676821094376752009-04-06T06:50:00.000-07:002009-04-06T07:10:45.082-07:00Sledders.. you find them EVERYWHERE!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWlFEk2kSaxgledFJGhmwHZCzqYvt0kHLzCbWdsOhUCIdBkP0wp_Cmu_gWLXTtX4U-QLNUGocQr8jO7y0Trg7GSXRs7-A8SbOQGn-WUXHPjpHrnRY-Qpl4GItYkBm-0ATZvTNBXfYdRtg/s1600-h/DSC06513.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWlFEk2kSaxgledFJGhmwHZCzqYvt0kHLzCbWdsOhUCIdBkP0wp_Cmu_gWLXTtX4U-QLNUGocQr8jO7y0Trg7GSXRs7-A8SbOQGn-WUXHPjpHrnRY-Qpl4GItYkBm-0ATZvTNBXfYdRtg/s400/DSC06513.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321579742970386242" /></a><br />After a busy season it was trip time.. my other half suprised me and booked a trip to cuba for 4 nights....some much needed R&R .. and the resort Jibacoa.. was just perfect!<br /><br />However sitting around the pool, making friends.. it seems that conversations always go back to snow.. or dirt.. lol! I guess all us Crazy Cannucks ride!<br /><br /><br />I had the pleasure of meeting Ken Fleck- president from Creston BC... a location i have never been to but have wanted to .. and now after meeting him and hearing more about the area... I HAVE TO GO! so hopefully next year!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kokaneecountry.webs.com">www.kokaneecountry.webs.com</a>Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-13724069362547636532009-03-13T11:26:00.000-07:002009-03-13T11:45:51.157-07:00The fun behind the jobIt's a lot of work.. Countless hours organizing, shuffling, putting family life on the back burner... and then writing stories, reviews.. etc.. ooo wait in my case writing the story twice because my computer SUCKS! thanks to luke for helping me re-write it the second time... so make sure you watch next years TR- Arctic Cat Sno Pro.. and remember double the effort went into that!!!<br /><br />but behind the scenes we have fun.. we joke, we ride hard and we all get along really well. I think the guys like the expression, "what happens on the road stays on the road..." well lucky for me i capture most of what happens with my camera.. and they are catching on that i've been doing lots of video this winter... i'm sure it will catch up to me but for now.. it's always fun sharing the "real" side of us.!<br /><br /><p style="visibility:visible;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widget-ed.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" height="320" width="426" style="width:426px;height:320px"><param name="movie" value="http://widget-ed.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="scale" value="noscale" /><param name="salign" value="l" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"/> <param name="flashvars" value="cy=ms&il=1&channel=3026418949604579309&site=widget-ed.slide.com"/></object><p style="white-space:nowrap"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949604579309&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-ed.slide.com/p1/3026418949604579309/ms_t043_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949604579309&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-ed.slide.com/p2/3026418949604579309/ms_t043_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949604579309&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-ed.slide.com/p4/3026418949604579309/ms_t043_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a></p></p><br /><br /><br />some of us manage to do something a little special now and then... I am still waiting on video footage of the next event , but for now a brief description..<br />my first trip with Vern.. aka- VMax.. aka- Mr. kung fu- or as Vern likes to say while sleeping in your face... KARRRR AAA TEEE CHOP! that's another story... but this time let's just leave it as I was doing a stand up for my destination story onGRAND Lake , Colorado.(beautiful place you HAVE TO GO!!!!) and in the background the boys were playing.. i was shooting stills for the blog.. and here comes vern.. I turn to the camera .. deliver my lines and then he dumps it.. rolls the sled.. tries to sidehill and failed.. OFF goes the sled.. down the hill.. going away.. faster , faster and faster it goes off on it's own... Vern is running after it...sprinting after it... thank goodness Brian Amundson was there and stopped it... needless to say it was pretty darn funny... and yes the video will make it up here soon.. but for now.. I do have the stills...<br /><br /><p style="visibility:visible;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widget-ea.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" height="320" width="426" style="width:426px;height:320px"><param name="movie" value="http://widget-ea.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="scale" value="noscale" /><param name="salign" value="l" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"/> <param name="flashvars" value="cy=ms&il=1&channel=3026418949604580330&site=widget-ea.slide.com"/></object><p style="white-space:nowrap"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949604580330&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-ea.slide.com/p1/3026418949604580330/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949604580330&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-ea.slide.com/p2/3026418949604580330/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949604580330&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-ea.slide.com/p4/3026418949604580330/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a></p></p><br /><br />O ya if you click on the pictures Vern's REDEMPTION story also happens.. sigh! Maybe next year V!!!Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-3375957202382286162009-02-23T12:00:00.000-08:002009-03-02T11:20:02.768-08:00Valcourt- Trails<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJ7-DH1JhZIAyzwd3YNxdSi1HMvMtWAeaKMHzzj0jZYjz56QwkVp9P2KrSDuXQY_Pta9X-NW173xO4Sxn0R8Lx7PNGQA7iwLb6abSUHn1tFWI4DoH5mFfd7oywYZ9DDd0taETu8bHcx0/s1600-h/DSC05918.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308669506557159186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJ7-DH1JhZIAyzwd3YNxdSi1HMvMtWAeaKMHzzj0jZYjz56QwkVp9P2KrSDuXQY_Pta9X-NW173xO4Sxn0R8Lx7PNGQA7iwLb6abSUHn1tFWI4DoH5mFfd7oywYZ9DDd0taETu8bHcx0/s400/DSC05918.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>What can I say.. give me a sled.. a trail... and off I go.. Sometimes a map is needed.. and then other times.. you should just throw it AWAY and go by the seat of your pants!<br /><br />I think it was all the pressure Jeff put on us to get to the track on time.. really he was pretty serious when he said he wanted to ride..it got me all nervous and i started to really pay too much attention to the map..<br /><br />We stayed in two condos in Magog... <a href="http://estrieloge.com/index.htm">DesJardins</a>...<br /><br />Everything started out great! the day was beautiful , with the sun peeking out from behind the clouds... BEAUTIFUL trails.. some fresh powder on the first bit of trail and nooo groomers out!!! hoooray!<br /><p style="visibility:visible;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widget-b4.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" height="320" width="426" style="width:426px;height:320px"><param name="movie" value="http://widget-b4.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="scale" value="noscale" /><param name="salign" value="l" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"/> <param name="flashvars" value="cy=ms&il=1&channel=3026418949603082420&site=widget-b4.slide.com"/></object><p style="white-space:nowrap"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949603082420&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-b4.slide.com/p1/3026418949603082420/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949603082420&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-b4.slide.com/p2/3026418949603082420/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949603082420&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-b4.slide.com/p4/3026418949603082420/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a></p></p><br /><p>Doug, had plans for Mark Fries and I (<a href="http://www.royaldistributing.com/main/">from Royal Distributing</a>) shoot a lot of footage.. ! Every beautiful scenic, smooth trails and fantastic vistas' yup you get the picture.. about every 100 metres we stopped!!! it's no wonder we were getting behind on our travels! The area has a beautiful view from every angle.. yes even behind the trail map.. while on the local trail... we had quite a few discussions about what fork in the road to take..and with lack of signage it was difficult to know where we were, and how to get there....</p><br /><p>Once we found the JA Bombardier trail.. we made tracks to get to the races... signage was great from then on..but the damage was done... Jeff was waiting.. errr over 3hours for us.</p><br /><p>I have been on Quebec trails a number of times.. this was a first in this <a href="http://www.cantonsdelest.com/">area</a>... even with the major meltdown and then 2 days of snow.. the trails were in awesome shape.. could use a little more signage in some spots.. but overall a GREAT ride!</p><br /><p>The websites that I felt most useful were:</p><br /><p><a href="http://www.cantonsdelest.com/">http://www.cantonsdelest.com/</a></p><br /><p><a href="http://www.admdq.org/">http://www.admdq.org/</a></p><br /><p><a href="http://www.bonjourquebec.com/">http://www.bonjourquebec.com/</a></p><br /><p><a href="http://www.clubdemotoneigeharfangdelestrie.com/">http://www.clubdemotoneigeharfangdelestrie.com/</a></p><br /><p><a href="http://www.estrieloge.com/">http://www.estrieloge.com/</a></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p></div>Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-5145715212770171222009-02-18T03:55:00.000-08:002009-02-18T07:56:09.425-08:00Deerhurst ResortIt's always nice pulling into <a href="http://www.deerhurstresort.com/">Deerhurst Resort</a>.. Any chance I get to stay here.. believe me , I'm the first person to sign up for it!<br />They have EVERYTHING you would ever need.. and it's a slice of heaven! It reminds me of Resorts down south... many different types of <a href="http://www.deerhurstresort.com/pdf/accommodation.pdf">accomodations</a>, nicely spaced apart, different types of restaurants, many pools, sports complex.. o my I could just list the amenities forever!<br /><br /><p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxIGO-zVC_1Cwr0ZHoOooJi_grVZgBvoGhR3k6za8u2Vv7EAhHcbOy_u-RPYoxcYs63Msf42dxFpf73Ttn3ng' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>Not only are there many choices of rooms and different locations there is so much to do onsite you could stay here for weeks! The staff is amazing as well.. I have stayed at many different resorts/ locations and you can have the most fantastic resort and it comes up short on staff.. Deerhurst has fantastic staff, friendly helpfull and they EVEN SMILE! imagine!</p><p>What do I like the most? Just how relaxing the resort is.. the rooms are very comfortable, no matter what ones you are in.. there is a beautiful view no matter what direction you are looking ...</p><p>So if you are thinking about a Winter Vacay or summer.. Check out their Packages...Deerhurst is certainly a spot you want to spend some time at!</p>Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-84888391187802072672009-02-09T06:02:00.000-08:002009-02-09T10:26:29.701-08:00KSBCSR 10th Anniversary = WOW<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-BYmtdQ4hUS2g7JuoTcHNEdPHUho1noBaeqsFDYtD8_Y4FTO6HtRdnY0M6fmuh7YJKURpGVy4ZfW-qny_T8b8XQanAt1ecYjVTRwkrmH_SoOg0AwCODq_3Iw0b7FjvWsLfIyt320WlWI/s1600-h/kelly_shires_logo2.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300828417940362370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 311px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-BYmtdQ4hUS2g7JuoTcHNEdPHUho1noBaeqsFDYtD8_Y4FTO6HtRdnY0M6fmuh7YJKURpGVy4ZfW-qny_T8b8XQanAt1ecYjVTRwkrmH_SoOg0AwCODq_3Iw0b7FjvWsLfIyt320WlWI/s400/kelly_shires_logo2.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300802684659496706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb6ytVLcGK8GPCq1SCOrIXaA2cauwkUe25ukqIG_qXptBI0zSl8SPL2v8dNN-0DytwiuK3X3mGzV1IBth9x6X-t2Yv3sKsXkyYydnzZe1jnE6lTlU0dcfTIE7iIP5QeNTEf2SB6AaIHJA/s400/DSC05809.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div>There are some events you just don't know what you are getting into until you are there in the middle of the throng.... that;s what happened to me over 7yrs ago. Meeting Kelly Shires, Suzy Stenoff, Kim Sparks, Ken Shires... and then countless other volunteers and participants... Over the last 7yrs over 1200 Participants to be exact.. and every year they remember each other, they catch up , they snowmobile together, have a few drinks and share many many laughs.. Some faces are missing now.. but their spirits are always with us.</div><br /><div>This past Week end the snow run returned to <a href="http://www.deerhurstresort.com/">Deerhurst Resort</a> . This resort is probably my favorite for the Snow Run (and any overnites!) the staging area is really open and you get a chance to see everyone and all the sleds lined up and ready to go... quite an awesome spectacle!</div><div></div></div></div><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300802680564784274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgs4tAaZ-GFF1f6NDp_BwCpJacBsTYxAYn3KjfKx5BCHANq7UjxMgviBQkCJT3j5IYQHT-6RX9OeZlYA_m1vsmX-rje1Y8cDua7l1m1a-yIppxFfkPPwLAcvlIAffbs5QJo1aZsDpdRVA/s400/DSC05793.JPG" border="0" />The moment of silence... you really don't know the power that is there.. as <a href="http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/show/CTVShows/1099432243850_94838597?hub=AMFamily">Beverly Thomspon</a> , Co-host of Canada AM, EmCEE for saturday night banquet said : "you could have heard a pin drop" a breast Cancer Survivor herself, was deeply moved. It is truly amazing that these women/ participants all raise monies for other women who need assistance in their battles with Breast Cancer.<br />The ride , WOW this club really has some fantastic trails! THanks to Jimmy Hatz for some good grub! If you are worried about not finding a group to ride with... no worries there! the Run has everything from the Hooters... - turtles and yes.. everything in between...</p><br /><div><embed style="WIDTH: 426px; HEIGHT: 320px" name="flashticker" align="middle" src="http://widget-c2.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=lt&il=1&channel=3026418949599654850&site=widget-c2.slide.com"></embed> <div style="WIDTH: 426px; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=lt&at=un&id=3026418949599654850&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-c2.slide.com/p1/3026418949599654850/lt_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=lt&at=un&id=3026418949599654850&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-c2.slide.com/p2/3026418949599654850/lt_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=lt&at=un&id=3026418949599654850&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-c2.slide.com/p4/3026418949599654850/lt_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><p>Saturday night is a great social .. you are able to talk about the day's ride, events.. bloopers.. ahum yes SLED ED worthy moments.. we had looooots of these! The Snow Run has to be one of the greatest organized events going it even has live auction, silent auction awards and prizes..... O speaking of live auction.. this year FXR donated coats to the OPP to wear for the day.. ya i'm just going to stop here and post my video.. sorry if it's short and shaky.. i had to run up and throw a few dollars at them.. ;)</p><p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxjRPHLzamG9Anrt9V28JXVZ4oBtrN2ML00lJqb-uDm3fwD6HyjEI0vnNAOYx7hMZLt3dNrPTN8SaY3R9oSXg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>Just recieve the official press release.....</p><p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br /><br />OVER $400,000.00 RAISED FOR WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER<br /><a href="http://www.breastcancersnowrun.org/">www.breastcancersnowrun.org</a></p><p>Follow the link to read more on the event this past week end...</p><p>Over the years I have had the pleasure of meeting some truly amazing women.. I do what I can to raise pledges and I make the minimum.. sometimes a little more... but if I can do it so can you! But applause for a few ladies...</p><p>Betty Black Memorial Award (highest pledges) – Diane Munn<br />Kelly Shires Memorial Award (creative fundraising) – Carey Moran<br />Kim “Sparks” Fish Memorial Award – (love of life) - Mary Ann Beaudin<br />Sled Ed Award (funny mishap on trail) – Name withheld in confidence(but a hint, she works for BRP!) </p><p>I am sooo looking forward to next Year!</p><p>LADIES YOU ROCK!</p><p><br />For more information on the event or to apply to the trust:<br />1-877-436-6467 WWW.BREASTCANCERSNOWRUN.ORG <a href="http://www.kellyshirsfoundation.org/">http://www.kellyshirsfoundation.org/</a> </p><p>Stay tuned for the story on <a href="http://www.snowtraxtv.com/">SnowTrax TV</a>! sign up on the blog to receive updates!<br /></p>Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-23780779674371607542009-02-08T10:40:00.000-08:002009-02-15T06:38:08.918-08:00Monday= I was where I needed to be.... thank you TEK VESTI think i'm finally calmed down enough to write this ... Last week while riding for the first time this season with my husband I had my first FIRST accident.. In 20years of riding personally , testing sleds I had yet to have a tree jump in front of me... I mean sure i've tapped bumpers or run over someone's ski.. but not like this!<br /><br />Our plan was to ride up to Haliburton for lunch.. pretty boring for most of the trip, but it was jeff's first ride of the season and probably our first and last together for the year.. with my travel schedule and him busy at work.. it's hard to find a day to get out together! We had some fun on the 501- and then over to E108 just north of Bobcaygeon..then to the B103 but pulling into Kinmount was where our day suddenly got interesting and very very expensive.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300878238911993474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZzaLIfUN6rF9ct8UlxxqXtiWtMWuxmjGfO0XBekLzecI1I49T2Z-BSIbphA-nR8b4erR4AomyRVobYHaAw4lfkiv1YtPDjdssMnIx1ychfkFOQgYrURNcqgS4TJZqK0zv6kCzdgrQ8w/s400/DSC05693.JPG" border="0" /><br />The trail was perfectly groomed and we soon realized that we were in fact following the groomer! hooray! After the operator let us by I snapped a pic and carried on... the sun was shining it was a beautiful day.. and the trail wasn't too bad a little bumpy ahed of the groomer, but my ride had a great suspension... My hubby was leading and then i saw him in the air.. i quickly jammed on my brakes.. and took a bit of a flying launch.. not going overly fast under the trail speed limit....and landed ALL WRONG. I think because i was braking my body was thrown forward, and believe me I have thought about this over and over and over again.. and I'm sure my other half is sick of hearing me disect the entire landing...<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300878235105075250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJQ3xPBBa6SPK2xVTZphjgprHotqVd3fSc_eG_upic7KeMBa0kgp52Loj7HhA8xR-5NRg9_s5AuEv13EG7prfM2ak0YXzkWyN1n8RhqF1HBkrH4U0jfa_NbKvieSqgNq-HpXuSZmdCOp4/s400/DSC05690.JPG" border="0" /><br />When I landed i mashed the throttle.. and my sled took off again... It jumped over the bank and headed straight towards a massive pine... luckily my cat like reflexes turned the sled and I veered away from the tree.. but not all of it missed... the ski hit HARD and I jumped off .. when the sled hit the tree it must have swung and knocked me down... all i remember was my husband lifting the sled off of me and me yelling what did i do to my sled!?<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300878241269420738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjNW3qKuf_Qwa4Q9P0JpwGekadeij4WPwZMkhZ8i2QitWY8onTD-u4oztTQF6Y67fxPwgRK4nQwKTmzXZnG2pHmR9brR_zCpDQH1fKu0cTajvredIfF4JozJ3_1UZ4tp-XoDMfmJ96kyk/s400/DSC05691.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300878238378197106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ7_cDxmABi26ZvptO2ObMnTnnQiJULV3IP7Pv-xxsv-LTMNBVVQK0Mf6EYpnf-4ZVVboyP1t1uFoNjPvLBBWB2edrEZXd9Z8ws-0fi9iNOQjrw_NtsXcJ6jLXI8mKTsBEHomNs41xt0A/s400/DSC05692.JPG" border="0" /><br />Now with that sled landing on top of me.. I am black and blue from around my kidneys down to my knee on the one side... i feel like a mack truck ran over me.. and where the sled hit me on my ahum.. bum there is a goose egg and BLACK BLACK bruise.. no hot tubbing in public for me for a bit!<br /><br />Shock didn't set in until we were home and I saw the back of my wrecked coat, I can't imagine how bad it would have been if I was not wearing my<a href="http://www.tekrider.com/"> TekVest</a>.<br /><br />A few years ago I shrugged off the <a href="http://www.tekrider.com/">Tek Vest</a>.. I mean come on it's for racing right? What are the chances I am ever going to need one.....<br /><br />-what about when someone might be on your side of the trail<br /><br />-you are doing some lake running and you blow a belt<br /><br />-playing in the powder and hit something that's hidden<br /><br />-or just hard to see in the sun/ cloud/ snow<br /><br />or worse you have your son or daughter in front of you and you hit the brakes quickly and they are thrown forward and hit the handlebars etc...<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300881855714960866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 249px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWfvR4BNOpLslnwZwszgv7QZTYznmN1EIPAYRZ3a2wd1IFwJktIFJGYqjWznuALod_CLWMXMIAzlzNb_XTMJeCFNLOjwbH0Ip2kmmkpGDnXahBkrzaxblYFIFP4HkqWnegdjTtiuhdWM/s400/DSC_04021.jpg" border="0" /><br />There are sooooo many chances that we take daily... And I have to Thank Gord Avann who forced me to wear a vest under my gear at one snowshoot.. Now if I forget it I feel naked!<br /><br />I still have my first race vest.... a few scrapes and dings from my short time racing<br /><br />My second is the <a href="http://www.tekrider.com/ps_02.html">super sport</a> and that one is over 5 years old.. ($329 cdn)(pictured above)<br />the latest creation from Nancy and her crew is my super sport edged in pink in honor of Kelly shires and the snow run...(below)<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300881857691157442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIdb9sqN7mLuC3j3cHq4HL1WpvGDBE0nbD5BiRwaYjoG278AFvFOb7JnjlQdFXZcwAdhD_HkGm_7lWiH3kbN5pv4r5gRYDRehrw2ZqbGbO4Q4R6NWJO1SHypYgCz1ZxBWAqaYpM9adpok/s400/n651952390_1919883_3420.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300881854670676994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipFgbvDzLYP3l-EG27CLIk2y79TDyaIFESAV0rcaqvjjEIjZknQyRdO0nuksUNAMM3fregXcgyh0dZDdx8x22A6PHpk2jGbdFFhAwMsgmeDYwy_9-J07F7NNvp6eoWtv3zs0Wh4YyGrZE/s400/n651952390_1920014_5868.jpg" border="0" /><br />So if you are considering buying a <a href="http://www.tekrider.com/">Tek vest</a> and opt not to due to cost.. average it out.. Please find a better excuse... you should be able to keep your vest AT LEAST 5 yrs. that works out to approx $65. yr. is that really too expensive?<br /><br />You buy insurance, how often do you use it... it's a risk and you make sure you are covered....<br /><br />I am a PROUD TEK VEST wearer.. and I bought my husband a vest for Christmas 4yrs ago and just last week my son.Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-77822566114549047732009-02-04T18:10:00.000-08:002009-02-05T19:55:17.471-08:00IT's "WILLIE" nice in the BRUCE!I have had the pleasure of visiting the region of Grey Bruce a few times... what floors me is the uniqueness of the area.. the clubhouses, the terrain and immaculate trails.. BUT most of all... it's the people, For me you can have fantastic trails, meals and rooms.. but if you don't have people who care about their area it's just another destination.<br /><br /><div><div>Let me tell you OWEN SOUND, ON CANADA has personality PLUS! I mean who else has a ground hog that can do mess up the pow like this!?<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299133660293717714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOEcG9ZljwMaID2iaZDmPtDdz_Q9ElcTUVVb02eStkhrRDmdyyLstFSLD0TLD0jWBwiPVBqVkw4PTUhBqUvkze-nKOWm_Cjg6bwjJhbFWGMr166v9oj0LZc4YKq7JCzHd1mc6Lhb9eEU/s400/DSC05510.JPG" border="0" /></div></div><br /><p>Right from our arrival to the <a href="http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=66070">Best Western</a> this was to be a trip none of us will forget!<br />THe Best Western treated us like royalty! From the suite with a jacuzzi in the corner of the room overlooking the bay, (pssst do not use a full bottle of shampoo! details to follow)<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299309273649778258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP5A-JvoOxIFTuNTM7LlOZD_V2pMQZf1UVWMRX6Wh1NaudvB5AjFNEq-M66n1ky3XCSn1oLUX7uuZ5MRQbzdO6aHBn-_EQ6XAlbdif7fdk6oacVk5BMjNCghYAL8yUdTrLzdDqSzPt3Vk/s320/DSC05464.JPG" border="0" /> filling meals and they have a great hot tub & warm tub and sauna that has a wonderful view! unless Willie is in the way!!! </p><br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299309284428416434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMxND9lLSngckdhjor36OidRUe2_wn1XnBXjDYE6jjCBRZ8dS5O3E4kYuTUO_9fM_0IVCj1qADGi_B-sKuHMRLhbAkvEOIURiMXCKZlnr04vq0h3LMnuPyf2aagI9U7pWPASMUjBZQlVQ/s320/DSC05503.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>okay or in this case.. <a href="http://www.explorethebruce.com/">Chris Hughes</a>-Bruce area, <a href="http://www.visitgrey.ca/">Brian Plumstead</a>- grey area and <a href="http://www.tennysons.net/">Billy T</a> from Tennyson's.</p><p>Who better to ask about the area and growing up in Owen Sound than the VanDolders!? With Peter and his family being in the area 30+ years and all the racing they have done.. they pointed us in the right direction for trails, food and the highlights of Owen Sound! We even got a tour of the racing garage and the track! I think i have found a new sled! ;</p><p>VanDolder slideshow </p><embed style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 320px" name="flashticker" align="middle" src="http://widget-0e.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3530822107864644366&site=widget-0e.slide.com"></embed> <div style="WIDTH: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3530822107864644366&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-0e.slide.com/p1/3530822107864644366/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3530822107864644366&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-0e.slide.com/p2/3530822107864644366/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3530822107864644366&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-0e.slide.com/p4/3530822107864644366/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" /></a></div><br />Owen Sound is a fantastic little town... but offers everything you could ever need.. unique shopping downtown for the shop-a-holics , many restaurants, bars, taverns, OHL hockey Team and a fantastic trail system that lets you pull up right to your hotel door!!! o but the night life! our evening started at <a href="http://www.rockyraccooncafe.com/">Rocky Racoon Cafe</a>.. We had Jesse take care of our table.. poor guy!! The food... WOW try walking out of there after having the meal we did! Robin , the owner made sure we ate well!We started with Indian maple spice bread, and then we all went our different ways.. some steak, some venison but all reunited on the racoon balls.. ahum yes.... dessert, whip cream puffs with chocolate and berry drizzled all over.... yummm!<br /><br /><br /><embed style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 320px" name="flashticker" align="middle" src="http://widget-26.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949599144486&site=widget-26.slide.com"></embed> <div style="WIDTH: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949599144486&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-26.slide.com/p1/3026418949599144486/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949599144486&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-26.slide.com/p2/3026418949599144486/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949599144486&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-26.slide.com/p4/3026418949599144486/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br />Stayed tuned for day two in the grey bruce.. lots of trails, helicopters and willie!Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-26768661814038592772009-02-04T09:48:00.000-08:002009-02-06T05:57:24.855-08:00Grey Bruce , the Trails....I swear there is nothing better than walking out the door of your hotel to your sled.. no trailering, no loading and unloading.. just walk out the door and GO! And that is exactly what we had in Owen Sound, in fact most of the hotels are right on the trail system!<br />A few words come to mind about the trails in the Grey-Bruce region...<br />1.awesome - inspiring awe or admiration or wonder<br />2-out·stand·ing- Standing out among others of its kind; prominent; Superior to others of its kind; distinguished.<br />and certainly SPECTACULAR!<br />I have said it before and I shall say it again.. I am SOOO spoiled! But there is light for all of you at the end of the tunnel.. if you are planning a trip in ontario a great place to start for all your needs is <a href="http://www.gorideontario.com/snow/index.html">http://www.gorideontario.com/snow/index.html</a> the Grey Bruce is located in district 9.. But Back to riding!!!!<br />The trails here vary, from farmers' fields to tight and I MEAN tight twisty fun trails! I think Luke and I were fighting over the phazer at one point! ANd what better way to see the trails and the Georgian Bluffs than by Helicopter!!! Thanks to George at <a href="http://www.brucepeninsulahelicopters.com/index.html">Bruce Peninsula Helicopters!<br /></a><br /><embed style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 320px" name="flashticker" align="middle" src="http://widget-cb.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949599224523&site=widget-cb.slide.com"></embed><br /><div><br /><div style="WIDTH: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949599224523&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-cb.slide.com/p1/3026418949599224523/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949599224523&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-cb.slide.com/p2/3026418949599224523/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949599224523&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-cb.slide.com/p4/3026418949599224523/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" /></a></div></div><div>The clubhouses were really awesome.. you can stop at any of them and they are open you can warm up get out of the weather and chil out for a bit... the Lennox Shack was on our route and little did I know about my accommodations for the evening.. 5 stars, under the stars.. I dunno Chris.. AKA #7 seems like there is a difference to ME!</div><br /><p>The plan, ( i still say it's worthy of my stx initiation!) I think #7(chris) called it a "unique twist" sigh winter camping.. I'm no sissy but wow sleeping in a tent in the middle of winter!??? What the heck!? Not only did we camp.. but we learned survival skills from Dr. Gino Ferri and crew from <a href="http://www.survivalinthebushinc.com/">Survival In the Bush Inc.</a> </p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><div><br /><br /><embed style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 320px" name="flashticker" align="middle" src="http://widget-35.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949599226165&site=widget-35.slide.com"></embed> </div><br /><div><br /><div style="WIDTH: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949599226165&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-35.slide.com/p1/3026418949599226165/bb_t054_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949599226165&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-35.slide.com/p2/3026418949599226165/bb_t054_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949599226165&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-35.slide.com/p4/3026418949599226165/bb_t054_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" /></a></div></div><div>Another fact about Owen Sound.. THEY HAVE AN OHL TEAM!!! the ATTACK! so you can ride on the trail RIGHT into the parking lot of the arena... NOW that is SERVICE! Paul MacDermid.. former NHL' r and co-Owner of the ATtack took sometime to tell us about his fav spots and why he loves snowmobiling in the area. And thanks to the boys...Carroll, McGurk and Beskorowany for the ahhh uplifting ice capades! </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299509553944146082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVL_UWUESfwk4D8ZKjcu6030PzM5VQt7Y1tzVh7iYY5pPz0Stvte8nx7MVFWaKmH9btpUJhbLBTuWShF8Wt6XMSWguirhTtykLXp4S5oBeB74lYIZzfdekh88w4rnlUdNHwpReFRfLWA4/s320/2009-01-27+10-02-55_0072.JPG" border="0" /><br />After all this you'd think we'd just be ready to call it a trip and head home... oooo not #7 he had one more unforgetable experience.. ok or two planned!!!!Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-86020305373429173502009-02-03T18:51:00.000-08:002009-02-05T19:57:32.554-08:00the BRUCE the memoriesOk now if any of your kids are still awake.... they should go to bed now!! LOL<br /><div><div><div><div><div>Actually it's really not that bad.. just SnowTrax being silly.. having a great time with some great ppl! We work hard.. but when we can ,. when the sleds and camera are put away...we like to play hard too!</div><div></div><div>our fearless leader #7 trying to get the lime into the beer.. I swear this is WHEN the trip did a 180!!!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299512220669688834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEdHosl9dzAO2nOgF1OlGTa0OAK1vXFK0oltrpjWZ6V86-mV2upiI8zFP2b1pqEVfeYcVBh_h0818JcESjCsegp4TUP7L_3QWDijF3mj7fbdb_fmWWiRHGHEDeur_p_XoQ_9-KVus2yP0/s320/DSC05451.JPG" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299512227828469234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFlQoD8JmHlmOMOUcZxW3m-hiZfBv89ajMFhz7H_mrjIeH_g9qno7r5v6mI4L5Fy73XhK5eZ0RcE4KcZFc7ygNs2NUS_ku6qeMmOvTgvkUK6oDUeJN9Zf8-Zt-fXdhR9p2bYQb9dGdl_0/s320/DSC05526.JPG" border="0" />Not sure if everyone was scared of Jamie's driving or what!?<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299512237585725842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQNxjwfyuc_3gLN75itkrAEGTP_IjegtLGuYF-m5gTf_yvd71n-fX2c_dLW5acdjTmBgH7IVhf_68iyyJHP1g20uKb5os4ooEXmtR11EqOrtPHrMSVT1xWrrAB1I38TeJ7jF_J40B7kU/s320/DSC05528.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299512238152335154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzVGX5PGBGB772SJxRnaVZ4S2VcgcNsNvHaVb0QZ-hw95PRzWALgfT73-styHldZ7msWQewUfBaHtX52pZ8AcC5xOmjhh8_JlhYbyC9_Qn-rTNOvbtEsRgmBM3W0eA-FowmPHOg7WPWtk/s320/DSC05574.JPG" border="0" />our server Jesse at Rocky Racoon Cafe.. if you have a chance to go and eat.. make sure Jesse is serving! he ROCKS!!!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299512224229987858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMKsnW48rXcb8gtCa2sJyFOmUS1pQwfxP_7qHdqliH2dQn_zJLqxaTSFaM1ZVupI4-JgofbL5IuGOJYqZBe4EQvwyedz8mJcNRmVzd4AWnyLylzZZ_QRl5YpxaDOxwvamwlwRT64M_TME/s320/DSC05520.JPG" border="0" />Luke and his new found love wiarton willie.. he saw his shadow..= more Pow Pow for luke to play in.</p><p>Some of these I can't help laughing at . And i'm sure there are some of you out there that will be chuckling along with me...</p><br /><div><embed style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 320px" name="flashticker" align="middle" src="http://widget-38.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949599230008&site=widget-38.slide.com"></embed> <div style="WIDTH: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949599230008&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-38.slide.com/p1/3026418949599230008/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949599230008&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-38.slide.com/p2/3026418949599230008/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949599230008&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-38.slide.com/p4/3026418949599230008/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><p></p><p>I have to say a HUUUUGE thanks to all those that helped in the making of "adventures in the Grey Bruce." I know I will never be the same.. ;)</p><p></p><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dydw1syWKrznOrA62Sk40wvEskR1q7GLabFWiB9WG2ZgHmMhjGkPELj6qxst72Qw-lBAMD2Hrj2D5OqgFEbOA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-45556154425301056882009-01-26T06:00:00.000-08:002009-01-26T06:45:20.071-08:00Family FUN! CSRA!WOOOEEEE it was a chilly week end here in Ontario!!!! Saturday I think the high for the day was a warm - 20! Sunday was a little bit warmer and we were able to get out and enjoy part of the day in Lindsay with friends and the <a href="http://www.snowcross.com/">CSRA</a>!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295606672649807458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzGxriGyVTrlKyP5rB0t43RScbkHcvnk0oIZA_IABu3UVyEY35pRbJIUT61-w3d9yJTyafpz88i2Mj-Fg3lwa5onnpjyUdQc5XaXUAMwaM91Jg7o2me3Hr_k9IB7nIHv5MT9Ed1CnFMs/s400/DSC05411.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295606683784478194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUyVRcYaBvW1wEvyXa9tMXTUDLOjspqtimOi5Sl8AUJaVfyAcbHHAl6wjumIe6Yoofjr5zOGdDPPJQV94Ow4UXVUbQn6q5all-dGqrAzG-oY6e36zlWyRNni123SxjoZnb87SEINUltFs/s400/DSC05390.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295606687956482946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd2ZF71JmU-XZt4os9RC7Aaurz-H3xkvk_YiHFntryZkkI732PDVhtmQkdl5yAlve7vcWZiNnU0HQt426fkUVKdY7vjYcqVNwOHDxqmf75Tyi3NXH7R4GwAi38XIG5Jpril2ln9ArgrnY/s400/DSC05400.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295606693369282226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7QDzsAICzuWXL3H8V8yq7sEGAHEXqUgQl9_OlAp_r3ldFBzc5Wj9EEjmbkiiL6tmRO0UHiMzFo8iJJhSg_ijT7RSBo8saZ0DUzW3Av5kxPe2pSB9FQLY-ELjlRp_0GJ_6DiVtoRY8Qg/s400/DSC05405.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295606701699701698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq6jQk-XzlFPIOZJbDyTOYT9-zbRgOWq330aW3mgfVy6tYSHU8ANzIVFG9Th_cg9BY8Jsj-lU85CvRySMtUWsq6Gkx-cljUqTJB-HMjcFV9LwxUWV6uxajSe2_qNlCQ4nb5ySLSUsM8jQ/s400/DSC05427.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295609229577838482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8MHf_v2X1e27iOTbFDdTP8bjwh01PD7sxk0uAdfBFkzsy0KDfkq7bPlfuoJkBRuJtkQdftPkX0rbvHWvmeUvKrcvKfq_U4vusei3dpZuCI-AoES953VpsBY6AogJTG_XYRDB4T0xgmuU/s400/DSC05396.JPG" border="0" /><br />What a way to get some fresh air! it was great to see so many families out enjoying the racing action and the day! it seems as tho some lil guys just couldn't wait to get home and have their nap nap...<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295609232292278418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMbxe6Vjas4YMvaCSXsc36hX36_40a7dVqGD3C-AAci13zQpH8CUk8ChWBmamEb-wQeKVJNhTvvpGgoJiQdfL6fiXsyZCTXrXmxziSqOfyEYHHY4K9tt6sdjqCUJea1dZuvrsLNckz4Xc/s400/DSC05437.JPG" border="0" />so if you are looking for a good family day outdoors... you might want to get to a <a href="http://www.snowcross.com/">CSRA</a> event near you.<br /><br /><div></div><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwWP651gK4HpsEyRgAxeJm9_G2cFc510orwlzl-mb2xQzw1_bla3C1dCkoPwIJdTeeCbTUXqNPbqet4KVfpGw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-22930435385262449192009-01-26T05:28:00.000-08:002009-02-03T12:00:02.451-08:00there's NOTHING better... ?I must admit, I'm spoiled...<br /><br />spoiled in life in general.. I have a great husband, son and family.. I work for a fantastic show... and have 2 brand new sleds in my garage... on top of ours.... Ya not much room to move around, and my jeff was out in the garage making room this past week end as it was driving him nuts....!<br /><br /><br /><br />Last week I had to run up the lake to <a href="http://www.buckeyemarine.com/">Buckeye Marine</a> to follow up after the boat show.. Opened up my garage and went.. hummm what sled shall I take!? The gsx ltd.. the Arctic Cat crossfire 1000.. decisions decisions.... The cat is a GREAT lake runner.. and no one will be out on the lake at all.. huh.. sorta fun.. but it's soooo much better when you can scream by someone and scare the crap out of them.. NAW i don't do that! ;)<br /><br />But I chose the one wayyyy in the back.. my girl I haven't taken out this year... my 2003 Ski doo REV mxz 800.... slightly customized.. ya if you've seen it... white custom paint.. with a few pink graphics.. (will be changing after the KS snow run.. it's been a few years)<br /><br /><br /><br />why would i chose this sled?<br /><br />You get used to something I guess.. kinda like that favorite pair of jeans, or in my case flip flops..After being able to ride the newest, best , fastest.. damn it's nice to get back on your own... and yes it's a 2003 so beavertail and all. I looooooove this sled... the lake was full of whoops and drifts and it coasted over them so well.. Power.. ya it's got it.. plus one Christmas i was super happy to open a box with a Straightline Performance silencer... o and a <a href="http://www.tourbuddy.com/">tour buddy</a> for my thumb.. LOL! I just have to get Chris to figure a way to make another one to mount on the outside then I think i'll be able to not STOP EVERYTIME i see GAS!!!! Ya one of the downsides of the ride.. ah well.. I think i'll keep her.. I'm looking forward to getting out and riding on it a bit more this season... so for all of you out there with older sleds... keep it, customize it and RIDE!Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-1908322277621816272009-01-20T18:19:00.000-08:002009-01-21T04:21:30.897-08:00"3 tec, ETEC , WHEEEEE tec!!!!"Yes <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/14682230694215162060">Luke</a> coined the phrase... "3TEC"... and wheeee E tec it was..<br /><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293573036753328946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSnMI3ALOLlZ-ReFDTr5uH2EcuM8JzQ4h5VoHTdMrwq1RUNAL-WHunm8Mmb2t7d4eZ7tlkzIboKocaeCfwgbRypG91HEJlioTVpSV4oLC1leFu9UmUB6JEc7iUi08PoXwMq1ao2XfLezA/s400/P1200026.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>(coming soon -video of day testing!)</div><div><br />This being "my" rookie this season.. I have done pretty well..(video on it's way of my "slight dusting")<br /></div><div>However I do need to clear up a couple items on this TR.(test ride)<br /></div><br /><br /><div>AHUM</div><br /><div>ONE: I did NOT lock the trailer.. my hubby is fantastic about ensuring things are safe<br /></div><br /><div>TWO: I did NOT lose the KEYS! they are hanging up in our LOCKED garage.. peeeeeeeeeeeerfect spot for them when the trailer is here at home..<br /></div><div>THREE: me? <a href="http://snowtraxtvluke.blogspot.com/2009/01/do-3-e-tecs-make-3-tec.html">A monkey!? </a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGN4V3pClh_lOqjVPkieIsZ7igJM45d_zshu5_hWkGeqL_5arIviwvrZioDZG5KDV9kP8gvKO6VbhScaXwarN9NuXbd4bxmv6uAomRp3uxu16KkcFjJNxAB8o0n_KJv6oK4qOf_b4fDc/s1600-h/P1200016.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293573164460519826" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 153px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGN4V3pClh_lOqjVPkieIsZ7igJM45d_zshu5_hWkGeqL_5arIviwvrZioDZG5KDV9kP8gvKO6VbhScaXwarN9NuXbd4bxmv6uAomRp3uxu16KkcFjJNxAB8o0n_KJv6oK4qOf_b4fDc/s200/P1200016.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSjH7OhbHZF9HPg0XYk4nAROGAgA5-W2_xlaO3cuY0treobfPJHJstB902RXUWnrl8yHLhMqxm2EeK7SahsKpmBo2zyyN22EWN_2FATZeP1HKVDiBCKINw9MxYCaJWqRixFZKz8AUKSQ/s1600-h/P1200011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293704906661584834" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSjH7OhbHZF9HPg0XYk4nAROGAgA5-W2_xlaO3cuY0treobfPJHJstB902RXUWnrl8yHLhMqxm2EeK7SahsKpmBo2zyyN22EWN_2FATZeP1HKVDiBCKINw9MxYCaJWqRixFZKz8AUKSQ/s200/P1200011.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3sp8BX9TviPtFisiwX7n2r3E0rmXXpmdgh4GbQEQQgrQ-Rzk3B222260UeKQYM-7a88o-fAA-VfL5dahXIHbuZu9u-F5xVKie5DmKfR-guo9ICT4jNuDCcIOncRLCVHZRpze2MPfmCn0/s1600-h/P1200007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293704900238116930" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3sp8BX9TviPtFisiwX7n2r3E0rmXXpmdgh4GbQEQQgrQ-Rzk3B222260UeKQYM-7a88o-fAA-VfL5dahXIHbuZu9u-F5xVKie5DmKfR-guo9ICT4jNuDCcIOncRLCVHZRpze2MPfmCn0/s200/P1200007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCb7g_4r7u3abizMb1DzxGUyU7iKtRJ2zKOcr1OyiCr031YR6TiIghLc19gvH21pVlaq4PC0MLoScsqPHKQ59G0ZufrCVZIRS0y2wDHI5cI5tdxZWILc7Mq3LAugwzaZ7TrTLT7IpykgA/s1600-h/P1200009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293704899517867842" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCb7g_4r7u3abizMb1DzxGUyU7iKtRJ2zKOcr1OyiCr031YR6TiIghLc19gvH21pVlaq4PC0MLoScsqPHKQ59G0ZufrCVZIRS0y2wDHI5cI5tdxZWILc7Mq3LAugwzaZ7TrTLT7IpykgA/s200/P1200009.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div>Between the <a href="http://www.brp.com/en-CA/Products/SkiDoo/Showroom/MXZX.htm">Renegade and the adrenaline</a>, the winner was the short track for me... apparently Luke preferred the Rene (video clip to come) Overall without letting the cat outta the bag for the TR- I looove this sled! Both models , but ya the adrenaline is my fav by far... from engine, suspension, ride, handling and ergos... this is one I want to keep in my garage!</div><br /><div>I think we even have my son convinced this sled is awesome! I was about to put it away in the garage when.. yes.. all on his own.. (I think his daddy has been teaching him, unknown to me) up in the saddle and "vroom vroooooom" to repeat his exact words...now that folks is a MONKEY!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Cvkk8oBNksYixHIIh_EXxoGL-pDpvKxThsknPs0fHixI3reYefbBpv7DKOul3PQ46jJw8nCGlB-YTmWzSkwZURq9v60-iyEPONI0WgJ2gXHivtjTQNnkzRMdU0BnUOZbTo07evaPJiI/s1600-h/IMG_5213.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293706469250442786" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Cvkk8oBNksYixHIIh_EXxoGL-pDpvKxThsknPs0fHixI3reYefbBpv7DKOul3PQ46jJw8nCGlB-YTmWzSkwZURq9v60-iyEPONI0WgJ2gXHivtjTQNnkzRMdU0BnUOZbTo07evaPJiI/s200/IMG_5213.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HJg04sCS0Fon5pPU6kfAyG1-QhDX0prpBmRxeKIibpgRU0C2NiNCBibpR5YRMkpxegPBzE8MsqEjq3DQghS4dsfNPSv_AvBYJLZcWcLcrAxGRnYhbVTwHbF_vqo-EtU_S_K4l4QwhOQ/s1600-h/IMG_5215.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293706469823499218" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HJg04sCS0Fon5pPU6kfAyG1-QhDX0prpBmRxeKIibpgRU0C2NiNCBibpR5YRMkpxegPBzE8MsqEjq3DQghS4dsfNPSv_AvBYJLZcWcLcrAxGRnYhbVTwHbF_vqo-EtU_S_K4l4QwhOQ/s200/IMG_5215.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div><div>Well at least we had a BEEEEAUTIful day to shoot.. chilly -20 but sunny clear blue skies none the less... and 3 ETEC's for fun. and as promised.. Luke.. your p-turns look great!</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293567770292784642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTl0KyI71v9wdrhfpQdGNC8V7OWYWyTSaui4gZdzf1QNIylzhyphenhyphenzHFH4Iy7KexlVFuYkeIYhXMZCFdaQrh-SjLvECoHsFmo6bw3g9yFFiMvpUR_4bPGhwwk5xYOB-aOrYJLEj7r2Ho2HmU/s400/IMG_0005.JPG" border="0" /></div></div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293567771187410178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTOnfbtJpN5sHxoEoAU9GbzNpzb1SMohJSQKgdJIVrw8UnbCmlh-SZPcUQAho5HwL2srn-XlZt7hX-UQ4rPo6XwzUrEgENhT1yZNGilJ5OGik-dx-RfLecfY7egkfmG0ILcKKjKD50Pc8/s400/IMG_0006.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293567781291756402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiV7wNp6T7u6LQ6mNPDieefL-NEQ1jmYkn1MGUlw7sDrskjSNU9rRYxQnAvyHFPJhWIFGFqYmmG_2BRSgJdQrekLVaQC7Jv3k0qEpMguT7Hqf4aw0j_uW4iuEkrYowUNli1awuhktZWAE/s400/IMG_0019.JPG" border="0" />ERRRR luke!? Can i have my lock back!? I need to put it on the trailer before hubby notices it's gone.. :)</div></div></div></div>Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-25937217095188962312009-01-08T19:03:00.000-08:002009-01-26T05:28:18.178-08:00Used Sleds... can't beat EM!<div>We've had many viewers write in and ask about showcasing some used sleds...<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>While Luke was at some Sneek Peeks of the New 2010 rides.. Jeff and I tackled the used sled task with a challenge to each other.... Buy a used sled for 2500$, Going into this challenge I was fairly certain that Jeff, would not be able to stay in that budget.. I was soooo certain that we had a little side bet.. (check in later who won! DON'T believe everything that jeff writes!)<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293724581804319522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihLGJ_1dStHmiYawfnFs7JzLYuBPYryHCulNZWSck6DOHCHEuG0Frv0xM6kcdFEE_optlPXx6iDmHi8RGMzGTzi1JuHcPTA6LNb2rCGkaA7-7K1plnUeQC02Oulrjd1vwit2Wxh8O44Z8/s320/CRW_5191.jpg" border="0" /></div><div> </div><div><br />Jeff chose a late 90's Polaris XCR 600...(check out jeff's blog to see his side of the story) My ride.. a 98 Arctic Cat ZL500. Ya ya , I knew my ride needed a little bit of work, but I went to a dealer - <a href="http://www.spoiledsports.com/">Spoiled Sports</a> and had Rich take a peek at my choice.. just to get the low down on how much work and how much it was really worth.. This is a great way to see if you are getting good value for your money.. or take someone along that knows more than you do in regards to engines/ wear and tear and general upkeep. </div><br />WAY back when.. This was my first spring ordered SLED! I can still remember the day picking it up in the fall with just a skiff of snow.. ya you all know it!!! ripped up the lawn ... whoops. 11yrs later.. it is still a great model... it's a perfect entry/ low performance model. 500cc' it has a bit of guts.. but not all at once.. nice and easy for throttle thumb and the suspension is pretty good! it'll be even better after Jeff installs the <a href="http://www.rydefx2.com/">Ryde FX </a>shocks!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293723569251860306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1jf1HIMczrhLPWmBuf99ZXaI2uWoB2ghK74FrOFRRmZRIAHJRno-OoZiW5j3bYpAmrCvKiUWzci-R2Ff6CUxrukcZVT9UC2MVQHWvF-gVM5oj_HIP0hfagT4sc2E4ef7GrOOUBVlDLl8/s400/IMG_5203.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293724581201731602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezsPtcYIpAN6JPLx6k_Py7QLXurnojE3T8YrhBrADne16-4EAJz6gN6-lJvVqZLY8haQxQRXLz1j32fv_g6nt7AU86pX5FB4ck41wuDj3s8DZyUgF7qN6s5_Gvrmcy5MAdv8lQCMYoRg/s320/CRW_5193.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw-BSHacV5Z6cBK2BbjXhqmLZVKpfcMs0Hl2Ig18aJ092dMfDpT_kTdu_g6IlZvdc0Eht8WtefUwoYZ8vRDIg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><div>ERR did he fix my ride or break it? the look on jeff's face = BROKE IT!<br />Seriously , Jeff needed the edge to beat me while on the lake.. so he took the carb apart and wasn't going to put the magnet back in..i'm suuuuuure that's how i lost... but hey! I won the bet! my sled, all the add ons... tour buddy, carbides and shocks... <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295589317643417970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvjqxG5rQ5b2TjVuTxOuvf-oP80QDD9c7WKUNHZ4-XiCiCJsLQZ1E-nUSublRjRu8yShjiojBe7f6Y_hW0skl1uSH9sOaivwOHzeTbvkhH4VKSoJUHOoA_h0RdFd7ttwdzi30oTEAIEo/s320/CRW_5187.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p>So stay tuned for the install of the shocks.. jeff will be covering this in a trail tech feature!</p><p><a href="http://www.snowtraxtv.com/">www.snowtraxtv.com</a></p><p> </p>Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-38023867488969726222009-01-03T07:42:00.000-08:002009-01-20T18:17:08.425-08:00The NOT so NICE side of TR'sTHe shoot started off AWESOME.. we (camera man EXTRODINAIRE Doug) met in Fort Irwin at my husband's, brother's inlaw's.. ya mouthful I know... They are FANTASTIC ppl and have a gorgeous spot to boot.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293543150887449266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaAqAOT5-VrM91-EIPXPvLiyG3IE5EWyDjRzIn7yBIY-io2sSezPJMYuqzZiUOJGSgLN2GNpoDah_M8RaHRtlv4tT1RgHA_W7mZB__QLd4pStJEwY91MV_CE0DmwZTgtfB_5H3D5R6-FM/s320/DSC05305.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293543151170474338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaFrTzvHzmfo81oUbd2etYgLlbz9-nDHV-zGhSFz2u8g0LBkdTLbHmcH0VmR5W_-W2eMZG1wJYlma8CsH8mXwJyp68ZumHtkC2f-fAa8hcX7CTnoMM4vu0oAS_dfeY2nOMts4JO6nb3JU/s320/DSC05304.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><p>The trails were awesome.. freshly groomed and only a couple people had been on..<br />O but wait i'm sooooo getting ahead of myself here.. Let's go back to the begining.. I arrived about 5pm the night before after loading at Supertrax HQ my TR sled.. the GSX ltd.. I also grabbed the Etec 600 for Doug to ride.. after a long day in the truck with my 15 month old we arrived at CASA Newton! No brother in law... hummm and minus one niece..Brent was stuck in a bit of a swamp with my niece and they walked out over 2 miles to get to a phone and call for help.. ahum.. i'm going to stop typing and let the pictures explain...<br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293541461513675554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3NowsAN20xFCoNTYgAPh352cYAzfpB3ydx1795X8XlRfIRPeWKMhdLMUxtXBh0inqKE4g0_A5vHjUszSlEo-eRdUvxTAIIDloj92uXvbN2XG8hR9bMenD7-ZekS9M8yxj-i7nJFqDaF8/s320/DSC05300.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293541466414724082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAEUxYpe5SWLGZW6q62FAJqau_K7BfE3bw7CXLLGcDxdrvJuW-3KxOJWQVGix6JrVutUfQuwB3XeRmpjngcv1fTlG4mVQz9_hsuSK3q_r3m7khZKiOagNX-7SfcHNhOk1WqOFt_FX0w_c/s320/DSC05301.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293541466287877522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhar5iLimZvRuVJvt6vlbBLfu0tQKjrMrJNweS1lL8KNmWlW1iM757_djfHnZxUBMXsq_9F4thJScUKBtTLK00u5oRx6bgQZ7zfExKRMbnAttfmiY9MW1ilg99LRR2eVZislU4PUl63Eow/s320/DSC05302.JPG" border="0" />Ya Nuff said. stump/ bog whatever... 2tries later, 3 hrs.. and more recruits ( thanks to Don and Steve!).. indy was out and parked in the garage.. making a mucky gucky mess all over.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293563459791623490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje6OwcCPVltaExEtA7R5TjJmmVF6AXifK-oMMhO5iCjwEki2WYOMlOdDZ0hm9AEgxJbAv2OJG8uH0WYS03ffs1UQ1uJjgsmnT6nX1Vikux2rjV8CtubIO1anOebNTcxnFagRS2XpX3Dmg/s320/IMG_5162.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293563457934929874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipUd7wgFn4nwCPYsfxM5Nri_7dlrGWy_b8ITmOnZbAs5kyJO2AMocIz92gdKTCmiVa0fGNTW0VvlTcpWGd_Kntiad58QaUk3fs4kO7TRxft2DMJHRoMxVByLz650HI2H6fgrd2R3BOiNg/s320/DSC05310.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>Back to the shoot at hand.. did I mention gorgeous weather? It was awesome, and the sled was awesome too! Ok I am going to admit it.. I was a little dissapointed when Jeff asked me to do my FIRST Test Ride for Snowtrax on the GSX.. All I could think was .. ugh this is sooo not my type of sled!I mean you say touring and all I can think about is those big cushy, fall asleep rides... heated seats, pillows for a suspension but "tank like" to get around the trails you need to be a sumo wrestler to muscle those girls!... no matter what make. But a couple hours later, and lots of trail footage from Doug.. I was LOVING this sled... but my stomach wasn't.. I know i had a lot of whoops on the closed course.. however I really wasn't feeling good... AAHH I know LUNCHTIME! Burgers! that'll do it!</div><br /><br /><div>NOPE</div><br /><br /><div>FLU= 1 TAERA= 0</div><br /><br /><div>this thing hit me soo hard one second I was fine next.. well you don't want to know!<br /></div><div>I think I remember Jeff showing up to do the show intro and a few other things...but all I remember was him saying "can you cowboy it up?" as I ran to the bathroom for about the 30th time.</div><br /><br /><div>Flu=2 McLean's =0</div><br /><div>my son's turn... sigh<br /></div><div>FLu=3 McLean's =0</div><br /><div>yup you guessed it hubby's turn...</div><br /><div>you'll have to see how the TR turned out on <a href="http://www.snowtraxtv.com/">Snowtrax TV</a>... coming up soon..</div><br /><div>(but I did get out and ride some more.. and I still REALLY like this sled's power!)</div></div></div></div></div>Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-81996380641853129532008-12-17T11:50:00.000-08:002009-01-19T11:24:00.702-08:00Quebec part Deux!~Just when you think it can't get ANY better!!! SNOW!!! and lots of it!!<br />Day two promised to be just as great as the first! Today.. flurries.. no wait! LOTS AND LOTS OF beautiful snow!!! The expression- the sky is puking... comes to mind... <div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div align="left"><br /><div>We drove from the lodge to <a href="http://www.evasion-sport.com/html_ang/a.php">Evasion Sport</a> in Chicoutimi to meet up with Steve,(yamaha) Nancy Donnelly (tourisme saguenay-lac-st-jean)and the President of the Snowmobile club, for our day of riding...<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr0nBG_kRATNOl6U8Pyz0omnLL_0f84lnJODWOvP-tfQwcDJBKjauCE1h1H7CK6kI0fNuwiG504b_JmGnHdKB4wqfHhxDNBiHKCcAhRIoGrUWMpKWxldCTQ-MXrmVEu4ul3bkvjSYgw9M/s1600-h/IMG_0124.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291510696391431586" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr0nBG_kRATNOl6U8Pyz0omnLL_0f84lnJODWOvP-tfQwcDJBKjauCE1h1H7CK6kI0fNuwiG504b_JmGnHdKB4wqfHhxDNBiHKCcAhRIoGrUWMpKWxldCTQ-MXrmVEu4ul3bkvjSYgw9M/s200/IMG_0124.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.evasion-sport.com/html_ang/a.php"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291510693980019090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUg4vLjr_RGiqWXH4vKQCxwYzi30OQ4-IsCXwBji26jf8zQ3UtdhlNc4NeVkmmwxiXCZlhaqF3Sk1YU-lpTQWnDY9N9MO0Bmvi4yFbdDBkDuepSV0_nrrNIpeK6K9lXr_oi6EhYtfLBpc/s200/IMG_0122.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Denis was not going to be joining us today, but he has a great location, friendly helpful staff and services to any make and model just incase you need to get back on the trails quick!! </div><br /><div><br /><strong>READY SET ....RIDE! </strong><br /></div><div>Our starting point for our ride to L'Anse Saint-Jean, was Rivière-Éternité. Since 1988, the tiny village of Rivière Éternité , has held an annual international exhibition of Christmas crèches. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigdoJD9xNYqz95V45mP9ahP59GYISst85w2AKdZgwZB2nb3-5wBx668ySorK55UYZ_5KAHxUW4GY0Wbpq0-_Jp7VfgfF2O8FXWJlcjYm10kGkWn1LZMGDmLaxrRJbqD8P333DZyy5xSKs/s1600-h/crext2.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291515867559837250" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigdoJD9xNYqz95V45mP9ahP59GYISst85w2AKdZgwZB2nb3-5wBx668ySorK55UYZ_5KAHxUW4GY0Wbpq0-_Jp7VfgfF2O8FXWJlcjYm10kGkWn1LZMGDmLaxrRJbqD8P333DZyy5xSKs/s200/crext2.gif" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz409auhoWVqM8Vq0MuSZ_KkBGqmSftMajJ75rkWXdqBdHNlALJ6EG8d8whDvVp0R7lWlo6VofM6j1L5-NvgbEBPL-hqeDEK-dPXBnDW2P0AeKfH2v67gE_eXXWNaGkfWm5nAdNz-oksk/s1600-h/creneij.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291515861839884882" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz409auhoWVqM8Vq0MuSZ_KkBGqmSftMajJ75rkWXdqBdHNlALJ6EG8d8whDvVp0R7lWlo6VofM6j1L5-NvgbEBPL-hqeDEK-dPXBnDW2P0AeKfH2v67gE_eXXWNaGkfWm5nAdNz-oksk/s200/creneij.gif" border="0" /></a>From mid-November to mid-January, this exhibition displays artistic works and collective projects of three different kinds.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br />At Rivière-Éternité, huge granite walls carved by once roving glaciers stand some 300 m tall...<br /></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291509999755414034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTNn2psU-ugX5dw5JUOBY-oLy-sUVgv47zNnOHkYWka3oN0nvovy3v4_wa1G5og9uDELGgrowZ-2h4PLGysSTqcH6Q9GzVZ9KnqANU4TBl0NkN8U2ToIwE1mQxHNDld60xaorJleGXhpE/s400/IMG_0151.jpg" border="0" />... and plunge 276 metres into the obscure waters of the Saguenay Fjord.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291510018634402386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvvUPNkZY3qLqrysWb-0Gm65phsrNdBewkSl71q3AxnnFvSEsz3f3Ton6RvXhlWXLxiBu7R0o_yRlwKSQnPxfMD6IQMhl2avcIGQz5g_sQEpbtQOZwvgMlQrY6WwvnWQSbqDTKZs7FN8/s400/IMG_0161.jpg" border="0" /><br />The trails here were just as amazing as the previous day... this time we were treated to some tighter, twistier trails.. but still very very wide trails<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291510007826481618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv_-k8DeUTeYwNxyYj_xDZxhDSq-IwBVa3mtHzChmWK5czH8y7edR0j2R2TywSuxx6qLCD1WNpDvnPwAL1vfsF37lSDVlkl6ECsE2g1EeyB72LCWDj3g9KvfjxltTlARAmG46B93GqNQI/s400/IMG_0157.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291509965376472338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9blhGP00GfLUqXrPMONbndJ84tAQdT2btB0BOxce8X930FUIBwHr4WREGBD7Dcqo2vjTe3_ROg0COZpEn8Tjz-F9r0xS2XI0QpeOMX23RPUFWmCilfRXQMxPZdJiVUqNk0BuClbHxV8c/s400/IMG_0150.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291509967451766818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisFYSzKKpEETHwLM16GCl2bFhwS9N9DiSaCgSXNhnKb8yfMNOdBRhqevRXZf4tcgPWaJCbsp53pA4RJIL7IQjLGVg0o_fzIMMU_twYeQJWs-XX4c4pqV3u_JcJIpxZGVmz-OKg1UUjUsg/s400/IMG_0149.jpg" border="0" />Look up.. WAYYYY up!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291509650469392706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj86VtcSCA4MZVxjGx65Dca9wtv9NnxRI2p5KpRVEx8BosrVNw75BZOWewR663uxCf0HK6ShEn9m_sBY8diBGCJT8PIOIy6pJVYhSHLK7b3MPBCCgg19B9nlveVV6Q0qohfhpzo3NZuf5Y/s400/IMG_0142.jpg" border="0" /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291509643414284322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2bLXaeh8om97W7tx_e9GZx8Dg-Ju0VA5WDgKx635hbULlM-0UzGwgPK1-TAeCU0FcTeN_X5JyWQfr1-roSKz7xQVwKBWFTrLxgVd9Ada_pIlhVUN2g-gMvZWUcl8k01vosZLkG-W9EqU/s400/IMG_0140.jpg" border="0" />I only wish the day was a little bit sunnier so we could have seen the view of the Fjords!I think another visit is FOR SURE on the list!!! ;)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNPp9leQuhzI3Nf7JyHuN3ZuvNi3kC4C5536rhFbh4T_h6bEk7K-iJUiZ1Ozp7HCIYEVRuhWpByyDUWKFkB5REHzZXHRMcbEmNWYfINCm2-2VRU7bns8ewGThYyWdUfuNaoyLUQz_fFDQ/s1600-h/SAG-Paysage3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291598880794624146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNPp9leQuhzI3Nf7JyHuN3ZuvNi3kC4C5536rhFbh4T_h6bEk7K-iJUiZ1Ozp7HCIYEVRuhWpByyDUWKFkB5REHzZXHRMcbEmNWYfINCm2-2VRU7bns8ewGThYyWdUfuNaoyLUQz_fFDQ/s200/SAG-Paysage3.jpg" border="0" /></a> also with the ice just getting solid the "fishing villages" on the fjords weren't all set up yet.. they apparently have everything out there, huts, convinience stores.. hotels anyone!?</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLlCCd20k7R7fhxAXs-9m1kXSarN2JLB-vbi_NtKaN21Av68XA3u-e8dl7oW9hBS2c2r1iCF6w1v6P8lwH5x8Ci5cGu6k_cS3cbo7qPrfylAMc5S2YE_4QExfTi9UDhfQ9XsBnduYSpw/s1600-h/tq_003011_g.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291598896004255650" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLlCCd20k7R7fhxAXs-9m1kXSarN2JLB-vbi_NtKaN21Av68XA3u-e8dl7oW9hBS2c2r1iCF6w1v6P8lwH5x8Ci5cGu6k_cS3cbo7qPrfylAMc5S2YE_4QExfTi9UDhfQ9XsBnduYSpw/s200/tq_003011_g.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QgF9fg8uZ_uIsMnG6AuUwkM5dQpAZI5jx1xaaxE-fdbmK7FV-NSAhJ_uRKccHry5V61nerO9iwFptgTO95fyAzfijOM1CPQJkGTseiZvajVuYT3O_dPnrtxqXiOrwKsLh9DzqJMFwp0/s1600-h/tq_003004_g.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291598890438326114" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QgF9fg8uZ_uIsMnG6AuUwkM5dQpAZI5jx1xaaxE-fdbmK7FV-NSAhJ_uRKccHry5V61nerO9iwFptgTO95fyAzfijOM1CPQJkGTseiZvajVuYT3O_dPnrtxqXiOrwKsLh9DzqJMFwp0/s200/tq_003004_g.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br />All this riding and scenery was making me hungry! and Luke and Kyle Cranky! ;) Lunch STOP!</div><div>okay late late lunch!! it was nearly 4pm! Time really flies when you are enjoying your ride! Luckily we were near the end of our ride... and L'Est Anse Ciel served us up some fantastic snack.. HA! snack.. more like 5 meals in one!!! the boys named their Tortiere - MEAT INJECTION! I think they got through most of it! Certainly they don't believe in small meals!!<br /></div><div>But wait.. what would a trip with lots of snow.. massive snow drifts and banks without a "digout"</div><div>nope not yours truly.... LUKE!!! I saw this beautiful sidehill , and thought to myself.. ooo that looks like fun.. but we've been riding all day... it's been a good trip.. naw.. leave it prestine.. then from out of nowhere i see this little blob out of the corner of my eye! WOW Nice one Luke!!! perfect sidehill.. oo wait no , no no!!! ya.. end result.. couple minutes of diggin.. sorry Luke i could only get my camera out AFTER the Beautiful sidehill shot had passed...</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291509639548904642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2nit_40TLaVWjrX8iOv8ExtTm4v5Gk_ojVhg5_OH8qdBwdoRx__K0hZ7NgASos3LEbGOQx_XGHlUQ2Y6SK0jLQI6H4IUUteMUwlPYuAgRLwYjft5TdnoMOglskvL5_CU7WknWZkv5hs/s400/IMG_0128.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291509646754427666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT2VNKv6c71UNdHEYM9LWnr8THIRysL4NjQmhcCtoqQJeHUgrXf-J-1dm1BmmnwXZWS5fCqCzLwkii3M5eRRt5jSl0F8QTIe0dKs0zyP9fvf5l_jkwJLPdYwXVErYMmOd_Hasb0rsRfJU/s400/IMG_0132.jpg" border="0" /><br />Onwards to where we will rest our heads tonite.. <a href="http://www.lesgitesdufjord.com/introang.html">Les Gites du Fjord</a>, Located in L'Anse Saint-Jean. We were so late arriving that we had to miss the most anticipated stop of the ENTIRE TRIP!!! hence I will be making it back out.. maybe an entire trip around <a href="http://www.edouard-les-bains.com/home.html">Edouard Les Bains</a>!!!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZdnSNGLBeoXhHrhGeAC2X2Zx8k0CE7vQsl0570S2VJey-rw-DF1mb5cfkY3HZti026riqwDVvMmVYKyusiQ2i24J0t9BFFQuR9wScDAusiq7h1IBKHLeAn0MrR0BstKR1u2A2NJ1PJ0g/s1600-h/13.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291632180799550178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZdnSNGLBeoXhHrhGeAC2X2Zx8k0CE7vQsl0570S2VJey-rw-DF1mb5cfkY3HZti026riqwDVvMmVYKyusiQ2i24J0t9BFFQuR9wScDAusiq7h1IBKHLeAn0MrR0BstKR1u2A2NJ1PJ0g/s200/13.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>It looks soo inviting!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivh31I4t_Z7PxlF5WWjBwumqCwqS4zFu0pNJ_aitYQeRllDu7rPgSYOVQxCUB4yx4wR8uqu64ltmhkxy8mK_xrNm9ObQmEnvyjvpcAvTA9V92ga-u2k1-Aq5ql5NGSuVPXFBw7bmc1UFs/s1600-h/nouvelle+aire+de+repos+-+Edouard-les-bains+010+copy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291598904205068738" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivh31I4t_Z7PxlF5WWjBwumqCwqS4zFu0pNJ_aitYQeRllDu7rPgSYOVQxCUB4yx4wR8uqu64ltmhkxy8mK_xrNm9ObQmEnvyjvpcAvTA9V92ga-u2k1-Aq5ql5NGSuVPXFBw7bmc1UFs/s200/nouvelle+aire+de+repos+-+Edouard-les-bains+010+copy.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimIRVOXP-YAbNzpShy9ErdA6w8DnOsRc3DNxAVSRz_NQaBlgCx9Y1ocSIYLX43JDSknOjWZf7hjvIwKy0WM7W1BfYMzKEKAF3FBBzPJld2MpOma45C9qp6vY0fWGsyj5st-1FvEK58vlc/s1600-h/15.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291632178363370082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimIRVOXP-YAbNzpShy9ErdA6w8DnOsRc3DNxAVSRz_NQaBlgCx9Y1ocSIYLX43JDSknOjWZf7hjvIwKy0WM7W1BfYMzKEKAF3FBBzPJld2MpOma45C9qp6vY0fWGsyj5st-1FvEK58vlc/s200/15.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsawFhm9fOloiSLGSgaWq5eoHSbapgO6nHS-BmqBGkPSmGa9bbVFkE4exYUh1sAbFmsA7D1IjysYkcRTiH8V4puQMgah57gGiL45B_yeRDHkJY3ADe5U3InAB1abNQWDFkPNTG4NPOyY/s1600-h/11.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291632177425139170" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsawFhm9fOloiSLGSgaWq5eoHSbapgO6nHS-BmqBGkPSmGa9bbVFkE4exYUh1sAbFmsA7D1IjysYkcRTiH8V4puQMgah57gGiL45B_yeRDHkJY3ADe5U3InAB1abNQWDFkPNTG4NPOyY/s200/11.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p>The evening at Les Gites des Fjords was fantastic..the Snowtrax Crew even CRASHED the Christmas Party! HA!</p><p>Thanks so much for having us!!!</p><p></p><p>To sum up our trip to Saguenay-Lac-St.-Jean region.. </p><p>C'était une magnifique expérience! Je suis inquiet de rendre et monter plus de pistes de motoneige immaculées!<br />Grâce à chacun pour avoir l'équipage snowtrax!</p><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzY4KpUBfD1_VRwpdNs6OUng6DTNir_MKKeK8pOQStFNc8dIVzMQT8w4Splc3SwWYMdFoX4EuTGm2JjkOEzvQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-54317751903784424672008-12-16T06:07:00.000-08:002009-01-15T13:38:03.604-08:00Quebec! Episode Un!I was thrilled at the opportunity to ride before Christmas.. Even more thrilled when the destination was Quebec, Saguenay -Lac St. Jean region.. a trail system in Quebec that has over 3,300 km of marked trails and one of the longer seasons of riding...close to 22 weeks of snowmobile paradise. I'm ready to make tracks!<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div></div><div>Day 1- ROAD TRIP</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnl_I3JcsGfDp3LFbzFjG-QE-4SqCKyaSqhmrqtZfqnD7GbZK6SrqcOvw_AwABOpGS9wwxVIuUKJOJnHrrGY98KdfphIl629OnVnhgdSIzr4O4am5z-bpK505cQ_Gw3eSQawrL9yTOr2E/s1600-h/IMG_0003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287856398779228306" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnl_I3JcsGfDp3LFbzFjG-QE-4SqCKyaSqhmrqtZfqnD7GbZK6SrqcOvw_AwABOpGS9wwxVIuUKJOJnHrrGY98KdfphIl629OnVnhgdSIzr4O4am5z-bpK505cQ_Gw3eSQawrL9yTOr2E/s200/IMG_0003.JPG" border="0" /></a> the drive there went fairly quickly- well if you take out all our stops to get camera guy kyle a bathing suit for the much anticipated soak in the nordic style hot tub at <a href="http://www.edouard-les-bains.com/accueil.html">Edouard Les Bains</a> We made a pit stop overnight in Chicoutimi for a break and some sleep before we headed out on the trails.. thanks to <a href="http://www.lasagueneene.com/">Hotel La Sagueneene</a>... a great location, with fantastic hospitality, good rooms and most importantly we all got a good sleep.</div><div><br /></div><div>Day 2:<br /><br /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287871364142579954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhutIVrUoRNWivZs2CfskL8wiwkA9YoBzMMewiOxidQBbhH3qE-LLOhYRVJ1vU13Ht3252PHkjyEuCpjGAVELfIG4vCyTNkYQOpP-zro0x6SEhHLDQtLve7pq1LAcM84HgbvEiPuwmktXY/s400/mont+valin+small.jpg" border="0" /></div><br />Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, generally called “Royaume” – meaning Kingdom or Realm – stands apart with its amazing Fjord, a deep cavity in the rocky bed of the Canadian Shield, and Lake Saint-Jean, a genuine interior created by the glaciers. <a href="http://www.snowmobilersparadise.com/default_an.asp">http://www.snowmobilersparadise.com/default_an.asp</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287822837234752450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoQ6YqSg0ObHg7MSgP1pX8u3p0lj5BuEkkmn_YMMMce0_1H05ZGDowK6rJ1OTCEmabAqrjfRoy-ksAUSPVxZkSRPbE7rgwYOeo1QAG3P8bkEYBfWS2B0Y3cQ6LS7Z6Z0gq9OCGSwZqGhk/s400/IMG_0051.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287822840597801874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFb0Ulr3To6Dw_GH_Q8qAFFvD_qi1d-M_-1HhosExKA3Qm05lrzdHXc0WTph2hyMoWFzXsKfBPLoSMrssPl-jmCJzJPSmdz0rZEowHjg_plO-ORg7dYD-Ubtv90vvXPq5bFX-L4a-D6s/s400/IMG_0060.JPG" border="0" />Okay, when you look at these trails.. do you see something wrong??? When we met up with our guides they started apologizing for having a "meltdown" where they lost a lot of snow... umm okay!?what!? the banks are only 1-2ft high.. the trails were immaculate!I guess i'm used to Ontario meltdowns.. ie- ALL GONE!<br /></div><br /><div>Our guides, Steve Bolduc - DSM for Yamaha, Denis Gagnon of Evasion Sport and Richard Gaumont of the Mont-Valin Snowmobile club treated us to some fantastic trails.. it was a chilly morning but properly geared up we headed out. (ahum ok all of us except my face..stay tuned for how to ensure you don't get frostbite on your face report)<br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQCoKUptfQzphDMuEojubo4CrZAvh_w-0MDzpMKGV-zdOLpzO4XppEs-UPdAoY4hMzeZz9L_MSZX8XVDDWwIA5sVoJ_u1CfFyb49ysIovOi9s3iNDVa1FMm_jzMAqUaufiK_wftk-DpmA/s1600-h/IMG_0034.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287855322520275874" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQCoKUptfQzphDMuEojubo4CrZAvh_w-0MDzpMKGV-zdOLpzO4XppEs-UPdAoY4hMzeZz9L_MSZX8XVDDWwIA5sVoJ_u1CfFyb49ysIovOi9s3iNDVa1FMm_jzMAqUaufiK_wftk-DpmA/s200/IMG_0034.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimDaQnIlEhqcSJ9vdzw3rbUCia7qRgCxG5ZSyOsKPmQvhHpp1n2qOkh1SD5x-M-E5DGSn8R6P2OU3CqeJgeBKZC2nTbhZJwxR6tBiyFUIEWzYvbP4el7eA09TuLp_HkemKEQvlj237GRs/s1600-h/IMG_0064.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287855329633389394" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimDaQnIlEhqcSJ9vdzw3rbUCia7qRgCxG5ZSyOsKPmQvhHpp1n2qOkh1SD5x-M-E5DGSn8R6P2OU3CqeJgeBKZC2nTbhZJwxR6tBiyFUIEWzYvbP4el7eA09TuLp_HkemKEQvlj237GRs/s200/IMG_0064.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj85B4DAvyWWxtdaRbFcFJm5MTJu9BDeZGHWZ3i7WdDqxWxkv0s7qNxrCT0HZ4hD-gu8XLaPgA6dbAioq3NIgwg7oQpuZlPY0u5wSfB6wsgAbZ7iHxkwcCfc3iXAKZZQQRhUJGfplUVqmU/s1600-h/IMG_0063.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287855341384650018" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj85B4DAvyWWxtdaRbFcFJm5MTJu9BDeZGHWZ3i7WdDqxWxkv0s7qNxrCT0HZ4hD-gu8XLaPgA6dbAioq3NIgwg7oQpuZlPY0u5wSfB6wsgAbZ7iHxkwcCfc3iXAKZZQQRhUJGfplUVqmU/s200/IMG_0063.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>The ride was to tour the Mont Valin region...honestly I thought I was in the mountains out west... the hills, the heights and the views all lead me to believe we were "out west" o and that meltdown .. ya right! there was plenty of powder to get stuck in.. Denis was the first dig out.. and second.. ooo and the third! HA!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7PRMunS_KawgQ2sRD4zlURV1BiafonvucLh2jHuqE_kIRxw0dqgcN9dd0yePPaZlMJTZiKMwqnCTcjFRgiVX_IIcTZmENPFs4ehBAf39wdr4KDgIVXFKWoS9NDN2Zm-U3Q1Uz558jzg/s1600-h/IMG_0012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287856424498095730" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7PRMunS_KawgQ2sRD4zlURV1BiafonvucLh2jHuqE_kIRxw0dqgcN9dd0yePPaZlMJTZiKMwqnCTcjFRgiVX_IIcTZmENPFs4ehBAf39wdr4KDgIVXFKWoS9NDN2Zm-U3Q1Uz558jzg/s200/IMG_0012.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuOdldej5dnxGWiD6VIaDNn46Qcm05G9jdqp2nF99cWgTCvGB5w3_7MO0BlNKD4xAyO1VaOQWeUcHT3YQRhYii73QflzjjdrIPDq0gxfoA73UKTexrlpJWVTzszWFtId-4xBY5XrgqnBs/s1600-h/IMG_0011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287856422224901682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuOdldej5dnxGWiD6VIaDNn46Qcm05G9jdqp2nF99cWgTCvGB5w3_7MO0BlNKD4xAyO1VaOQWeUcHT3YQRhYii73QflzjjdrIPDq0gxfoA73UKTexrlpJWVTzszWFtId-4xBY5XrgqnBs/s200/IMG_0011.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6nTRzbi_VCNfDQ61rY8zTvdJW2hzu5ALaZSmA4u7eROrLaaYpPCsDOEHxhywR4fOr87szoohxE5s6SpWnSLllJHFsC0M7_onrq7xqhtgmjnL4BKvW6sE17_Wx9JTkf-Yyb-riEpllMdo/s1600-h/IMG_0009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287856414731267794" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6nTRzbi_VCNfDQ61rY8zTvdJW2hzu5ALaZSmA4u7eROrLaaYpPCsDOEHxhywR4fOr87szoohxE5s6SpWnSLllJHFsC0M7_onrq7xqhtgmjnL4BKvW6sE17_Wx9JTkf-Yyb-riEpllMdo/s200/IMG_0009.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>The trails in the region are truly rider friendly, I'm sure everyone has heard that before... but these trails are wide, groomed every day on the main trails and at least every 3rd on the offshoot trails. Honestly families,couples, guys rides..I would recomend this area for anyone... you can set your own pace and do as many miles or as little miles as you would like. </div><br /><div>Lunch Anyone!? <a href="http://www.aubergedu31.com/ang/index.htm">Auberge du km 31</a> served up a HUUUUUGE lunch.. I am really surprised we were able to move after that! below is the view from the Auberge.. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287822824587350002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4VXr1seR0yy4wDmmM1qM5v12eoBYOqaknaQ47_7sLjkeApwi_NyrDywFcwotZmLKQ13NijwQG2cepTIpDwBc3PP0Lww_VZJRV-uPWpV5W6MlS6hJho_UlyJOhQhctsF7cQYdh_nLEwU/s400/IMG_0026.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGtbcd2s0QnE5IvScb2jo6vj2FaIX2rFTreHMrwWaBg_mYChdjwwfpRx4Vkw8eZGXxiUELwHec5kaDyGggAGJv90OBSe_EmUuhHYIdroCoOIHEe9mfD8ZvzjC4o3qokRIsXm6Prh3azI/s1600-h/IMG_0031.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287869101917271858" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGtbcd2s0QnE5IvScb2jo6vj2FaIX2rFTreHMrwWaBg_mYChdjwwfpRx4Vkw8eZGXxiUELwHec5kaDyGggAGJv90OBSe_EmUuhHYIdroCoOIHEe9mfD8ZvzjC4o3qokRIsXm6Prh3azI/s200/IMG_0031.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxzGF7F99hnfSr-lqufdkWi985QKzjVZPTglOM9ldD7599QnWOR7167RM7chlg6OoVXCdpMbKcYekUMXqTUJ5TKtKSW3ROqnA7JC1f0JjkKQat3xiu0AiGsSZgi6YD23KqCGPI5A-w6M/s1600-h/IMG_0017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287869097148772242" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxzGF7F99hnfSr-lqufdkWi985QKzjVZPTglOM9ldD7599QnWOR7167RM7chlg6OoVXCdpMbKcYekUMXqTUJ5TKtKSW3ROqnA7JC1f0JjkKQat3xiu0AiGsSZgi6YD23KqCGPI5A-w6M/s200/IMG_0017.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />It was a chore getting dressed and getting back on the sleds... ok who am i kidding!? I was excited to get back out and ride... even if i had frostbite near my eye.. but thankfully Luke helped me out and blocked up all the vents in my helmet with gaff tape..and blocked all the holes in my ahum MX goggles and "ported" my faux fog..yes more on that story later... imagine being able to see and not being fogged up! Now I was really ready to hit the trails!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287822833782269330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT07vRSKfPLENIZvpX1tRI3ddkegCWCnRdm4h_Xt_FGglqQAAufN1mPH297pkTyf0VUcfcYBqkA1RxRyIfMXtXDk5z0gzILil5IIOpV-kq5MOyY00QF0k5KIn_YP_1kkDyAIZEzsZYcsM/s400/IMG_0041.JPG" border="0" />With most of our shooting in the can..we were really able to see what these trails had to offer... a little bit of snow dust from the front of the pack... but beautiful FLAT wide trails the entire way back to the trailer...I don't think i stopped smiling the whole ride back.. I was even getting used to the Ski doo ETEC 600 yes fun is about the only word I can sum up our afternoon ride with.<br />But the day didn't end here! We had reservations at <a href="http://www.capauleste.com/flashanglais/flashanglais.html">Cap Au Leste</a>, nestled in 3 national parks these individual cabins are so rustic and comfy, but have all the amenities.. our own fireplace and common room to relax in and we even enjoyed a locally brewed beer, ok or two...</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287876917228950882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT9jl80QbmYm_f076Q672eKQjF1ZfOGDa9bAH0LU8qsFTEL3D-myDnn49261eZ40gRGMUqoNGFR6MA4caIKFoyMcaX9N9oi9mkRLPJXv_6GOwRnIRG6yzFAX8jaQf9i8BEaRoyAs65Oxk/s400/IMG_0077.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>Dinner at the lodge was something we did not expect! I think the pictures will speak for themselves! Marilou... your dishes that night were superb!<br /></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287876915838501314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCtOdGSSNROPYhF1ZoAyxVFAaOdnH7r6gwwa28E763dNl-LNYd8CNi6b66Ms_M-fGYU5UknwJu_ngilP8a0VuU6doWmZrGyARD5P0yitAsFDQSfMCaWUhX88Jj7FTYZzxwwjCj4Q2Ata4/s400/IMG_0082.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287876884795622802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYhHSXekxBeKA1pIgwcfILOmzKxqKr88viH_-LAO9u8yYxRpinFQVAIX9yQ2AGwComN4X8u7Trr5XfVaG9FTG9x1ylVVZY5IIWAYk3ABa5c9V5Z3dnmwMVBqFs6pR68VQkyVXyLxu5uJQ/s400/IMG_0075.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287876909165301026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh52MyWtyR_Nn95paWZ-prEnEFhyphenhyphen9YmgZoSOVAbUeKvNvg0WP-or6xXW60OyzPOPDTb1v3WQUSNYPUzIdkAUBgI0wndJDd10UWRgwS6cV5acYkzpY-7Xi75SZ8kr2RxfGg142zkz_6O22s/s400/IMG_0081.jpg" border="0" /></p><div>The meal was amazing... Cap Au Leste incorporates local produce and Quebecois cuisine together to make something unique to their restaurant.. Blueberries are popular in the area and we were treated to some for desert.. yummmmy! before bed we had a "fire camp" just outside the main lodge.... Cap Au Leste caters to the outdoorsperson , it's quiet , peaceful and has a fantastic view from any of the lodges.. ours "Montagnais" yes you guessed it a mountain to climb to get to it, but well worth it for the sunset and sunrise.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigo8o9pNjrusffL5hXgDBJVuEtpqmlUpzXUwvD76t3rfok-HP50C10GTCyWFOK4vUGoY7ZFDpSqUeKd1vBiqMbHqA82Um281OMPqQShN-jFaMdlKOnNeeyv17fFuOy8ywLy8yc2o332xg/s1600-h/IMG_0115.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287891193778762978" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigo8o9pNjrusffL5hXgDBJVuEtpqmlUpzXUwvD76t3rfok-HP50C10GTCyWFOK4vUGoY7ZFDpSqUeKd1vBiqMbHqA82Um281OMPqQShN-jFaMdlKOnNeeyv17fFuOy8ywLy8yc2o332xg/s200/IMG_0115.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FSLeqGndsPoVk-obDe2I71_UdrF0byclmaf-hzYy632aqaEXCWwcN7E71wUBEcGQTfblElv6JL-yoPlHRfaYuq_kpbvKDL-Fl8uYWTS7D20GbYNe3oCnVhp6qRua7ouUAV2gZoW-4QA/s1600-h/IMG_0107.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287891251060695346" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FSLeqGndsPoVk-obDe2I71_UdrF0byclmaf-hzYy632aqaEXCWwcN7E71wUBEcGQTfblElv6JL-yoPlHRfaYuq_kpbvKDL-Fl8uYWTS7D20GbYNe3oCnVhp6qRua7ouUAV2gZoW-4QA/s200/IMG_0107.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjuHvn3qPXM9f70b66fDEHeigU8aMdukmENbFcgnzIrMk3f9cOuajNRJyzII6exHyb-tKbmNXk8NsamLxowV-4EhNGRcS5Vo87YHq4DKFhbX4PWYRHPjzkkClV5NVnlf5UFveLIh9k8g/s1600-h/IMG_0118.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287891232270888818" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjuHvn3qPXM9f70b66fDEHeigU8aMdukmENbFcgnzIrMk3f9cOuajNRJyzII6exHyb-tKbmNXk8NsamLxowV-4EhNGRcS5Vo87YHq4DKFhbX4PWYRHPjzkkClV5NVnlf5UFveLIh9k8g/s200/IMG_0118.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jbBw54uswktPwsahxAA2uUK7rNLb20dyDCEESD4Eq3XoflIHzI9GHvDLLJ9VtjgigA7JnaPlOOkxcYoU_b9IejChCP6jjBd49M9hk6-NTOPaVIfSAHt5F3zOTghS_IDixV4uMjkKIis/s1600-h/IMG_0104.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287891191100544594" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jbBw54uswktPwsahxAA2uUK7rNLb20dyDCEESD4Eq3XoflIHzI9GHvDLLJ9VtjgigA7JnaPlOOkxcYoU_b9IejChCP6jjBd49M9hk6-NTOPaVIfSAHt5F3zOTghS_IDixV4uMjkKIis/s200/IMG_0104.jpg" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287879348013276786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKcJceW9dXMmrolpvLsh0h88a7_WdMdz0MWiTiW9QO5utA5D2YsfyOP3MG-phbv7ZAahNQmIRUzXpACWQ5qLpp1wzrXCt21g9RxQIAS8E7zBcaBL5pH6j1bBbDLx-qrLh7LhfMriU-ckw/s400/CRW_0094.jpg" border="0" /></p><div></div>Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-30143129760011897332008-12-09T17:38:00.001-08:002008-12-09T17:40:03.699-08:00INSPIRATION 7c<div><div><div>This past week end at The first ISOC races blair's absence was missed.. however with Chad Harris of HCP designs, Ashlee Painchaud & Steve Taylor's Inspiration 7c concept, Blair's presence was certainly felt.<br />The idea was to custom paint a helmet with Blair Morgan's 7c, superman and his favorite colour .. blue and then auction it off.. overnight it went to 20 helmets.. one for each pro to wear for the week end... complete with an auction at the end.<br />And if you can't wear a helmet there are bracelets, tshirts, stickers and flags..<br />The first auction is over.... DJ Eckstrom, Shaun Crapo, and Willie Elam's helmets were at the event on auction and then on Ebay as well....<br />This is everyone's chance to give back to Blair what he has done for us and the snowcross/ motocross sport/s.<br />Check out <a href="http://www.inspiration7c.com/">http://www.inspiration7c.com/</a></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277969976898357170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi55TPIyWluX-edCZRcBNWISsFKsrBLoKsVejDcfmMNSfsbr1BsRLzaHyvp8t-v-WhR3D3RvPl2SK5ASp5l62bNiRmEY8Z3V4A5wvNaZRhaPulDQrqQaes4J4VhBKBAYzlD1ob4gea9iWQ/s400/CRW_0045.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277969966140462050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimbb0GQfLJdhiGvayQCIhqeDt2G0QgQhIWe07r0Gm6nAscyqtvzfsULAOubFsyVoYnuOwXWixSqXNgwwSei6oaR2O8PLvqDq1Nr6ChM5FmHvsf2Qvu-KxNuD7_AT8uO7WC1bMnirHJouw/s400/CRW_0041.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277969962525507026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFq4OHZ3E_fRKWS1p56fZ6vSuqg0Hct38e61H1_Xsf9vQ2Zguzu-c0BCw7RKxksCQgcf_fvyh7xQzplcZmLqrtIO3epLs8kWoxWnvslOZnakcJuCAyl67Ygg8TPMrbHdfk7VOWh1Idv34/s400/CRW_0033.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-49553780197676086242008-12-01T09:49:00.000-08:002009-01-20T16:04:59.786-08:00Yamaha EH?<p>I had a chance to catch up with the boys in blue in Duluth at the first ISOC race.....It had been a long time since I have seen Steve.. and STEVE... YOUR interview rocked.. I still remember the first interview EVER with Steve way back with BMRT.... his answer went something like.. "hi my name is Stephen Taylor..." err ok!?<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291639305265653106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiou-A1C9MdfjNQggrrYeIFeyjf8IcRowDze21uz3CH1y8ZmgK9PmpGP4bqsB4EfPRupw9TwL5mfDg5E1vOsxAnvrSl_3ZnIElRrKF0a1a8gOArB6Lyk9ZrlzTjrgAdqgv-6Ge9YiUaLKU/s400/IMG_0054.jpg" border="0" /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz1n2i8iVVh5RHy_5gNYHiEwOP2oSDSoQy3PDpea7sOs_XPTGIiRi2aWRkDaH2tTQxyd_hnEprr_xtlu4t-vQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><br />Iain , well I have had the pleasure of interviewing and "hanging" with iain quite a bit while he was with the CSRA. He's still just as dedicated to racing and is getting used to his new ride .<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291638812496421554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIyfIghlKBnIO5_JuQ6yXf9U-qStxMDHnuJGWqO17rEPbF_74ynf0kxgCQJuducwPZB3MWqGaWVFHKWTVcTNxb9PyBMC2m_P-pVG1hMMRZ42RSI9k5xW07l5VZqrTIev44tqIdQvkUXdY/s400/IMG_0060.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291638808448227474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64KKGYfyKsW0WagCOEc72lkGM1XxUQMAeKXyMElg3q4yCsTe9U0oZiesS6uYzxQJebE2_ZFU-zjBRVv2E1lioMWIYwAXGTosXHoZA45SvrCi38Auaa3J9pm0imhU5AD6xry3CCOnWwFQ/s400/CRW_0098.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291638798879693138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicKoiuc57UHGYC0XqVO66BOth9HU3QNLtlESEipaLehH_3EPZMyENPHK9rfAUenX83P71DS2TzkNaESyaDspywbzQ2OW0nhkHYTk8wJRhTU9kM8qYtPyBKIDz4wnfSKpb4ejKSfFYDpnQ/s400/CRW_0091.jpg" border="0" />Two racers for <a href="http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/racing/snocross_team.aspx">Yamaha</a>- both Canadian... neat "eh"? it gets better.... The team Manager, Team trainer/ personal guru/ truck driver/ mechanic... WOW I think in total there is many one lonely American.. GO CANADA GO!!! :) Way to Represent in ISOC in ONE TEAM!<br /><br />Andre Laurin- Team Manager- yes you know Andre-OTSFF is one of Canada's premier sports marketing groups. The company has operated a number of successful factory teams in Canadian National Motocross, Canadian and American National Snocross, and American National ATV racing since 2002... <p>Drew Robertson- Mr. GURU man.. o ya and look out he gives whirlie rides until you nearly puke.. ! he has these boys FIT...mentally, physically and emotionally.. RIDE RIDE RIDE.. that's what it's all about..</p><p>Keep your eyes peeled on <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.snowtraxtv.com">Snowtrax</a> for the boys in blue...</p>Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783847345447003087.post-31784273604910459272008-01-12T19:30:00.000-08:002009-01-15T04:43:59.820-08:00DuluthOk so I'm new to the team this year.. we kicked it off in Duluth for the ISOC races... I was expecting the worst from the crew after seeing Luke's errr initiation... and I admit I was a little worried travelling on an airplane with these guys... but i'm still here!!!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286535371929267378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL08EBIpDp9JBabTtLbOL2RliJ_2nZ_m57hNwP2thMj1gc02M7JWLKotYC2WX4rsKEtGRjTjEl14qrUA91JiXeXSTyANgdhrZFlCMOlcg5fR6Rx-5y71LgVgPeMfBZBM_crXjGfd6nWtY/s400/IMG_0071.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />Was great to get back in the ring, see some old friends... couple snowballs here and there.. and make some new ones too!couple quick pics....<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286535378449504770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYDC_6iO7nTMqIJImO22zAHztZaG1f6IxBMvtRD2WYCTDpwx9ATo-CEl2jUWZjvKJccFMeMJsBYizF5kNbBnqU78n0gCKL3rmdAywypdFCDIypjJGXP-Cu4irfkjJEVc00gvtXqTrkq58/s400/IMG_0351.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286535386090969154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRlcNDFiI-xJvKd2QrJArqS6eawt70Zm0rRbwmG_34x_GJSbdkxM81Y79Xoi0F4nZe_aUWJCSAlkU4aqwO_RX2UJ-fSTgDE7EipxoE-uhcOFuhPU9c3wuf3O2VHWd0VmaLSWWqjQ4_SMg/s400/IMG_0360.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286535381574524386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcuPR26boobJ2bEptBWWtdiXy43K-JM7Ed_-McOikUszB17FxekRZ-Nsm89NSyCJZYKwulGg942Va9nCCFsxh61oxl9aVwzsBU3a0gKl6J_-zxWjkMMX2tV76EDZyEYSnAw-F2wjzzq_4/s400/IMG_0352.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286535391969097778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYnRqLz3zmzIBOlVTFbV_JLPZUXV4DxcMJLqyd4k4Ph98FyOciNnL7ZNeME39yb4zvDGzeJSqAL0fQUBO-n81Yq9d8h9UCpLZhg2kYrbeCbrcFSkMa5LEejDleymQeyngjCre0-ofN6g/s400/IMG_0354.JPG" border="0" /><br />also make sure you check out <a href="http://www.inspiration7c.com/">http://www.inspiration7c.com/</a> great cause that's going to help Blair Morgan...<br /><br />New season is starting.... well back to work for me.. spring is coming WAY TOO FAST! Trip to Saguenay Lac St Jean is coming up soon!! what an amazing area to ride and the People are so friendly!<br />till next time!Taerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144189982989428274noreply@blogger.com0