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February 2008 | Welcome to the SnoRiders eNewsletter
There are some exciting events happening this month, including what may be Western Canada's largest snowmobile poker rally—organized by the Whitecourt Trailblazers in Whitecourt, Alberta. In preparation for the rally, the Trailblazers recently held a media ride and SnoRiders correspondent Dwayne Brandly was there to report on the event. Read more about this in the cover story. Other features of this newsletter include an inside look at the award-winning Terracana Ranch Resort, a club update, products and much more. Don't forget our hotshots contest is still open and we've got some great prizes to give away.
SnoRidersWest.com
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WHITECOURT, ALBERTA
Sharing the experience
Recently, I was invited to join the Whitecourt Trailblazers for their annual media ride—held in preparation for their annual Family Day Poker Rally on February 16 and 17, 2008. The theme was Take a Friend Snowmobiling.
Whitecourt Poker Rally
The Whitecourt Trailblazers’ annual poker rally will be held February 16 to 17, with pre-registration and a social on Friday, and riding on Saturday and Sunday.
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INSIDE THE INDUSTRY » VALEMOUNT, BRITISH COLUMBIA
A business adventure
Lisa Levasseur is one of the few people who can make a living doing what they love. |
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SNOWMOBILING LEGACY
A tribute to Pat
After a three-year-long battle with cancer, Pat Whiteway passed away on December 25, 2007, amongst family and friends at his home in Kelowna, B.C. |
TALES & TRAILS » CRANBROOK, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Exploring new terrain
On Sunday, I decided to go snowmobiling so I called up my dad to see if he wanted to come along. |
CLUB NEWS » SPRUCE GROVE/STONY PLAIN, ALBERTA
Blazing ahead
Our Trail Seekers Snowmobile Club, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and District, is very pleased to say we had the most eventful year to date. |
SPRUCE GROVE, ALBERTA
Bonding time
LeAnn Whaling and her family—husband Tom, eight-year-old daughter Vanessa and five-year-old son Dawson—have found that the family that sleds together stays together. |
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HUS-SKI TALK» CHALK RIVER, ONTARIO
Reliving the past
A bunch of vintage Hus-Ski snowmobile enthusiasts got together for a day of old school sledding. |
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FXR WOMEN'S JACKET
A new kind of crush
Style, comfort and warmth are built into FXR Racing’s Crush jacket for women. |
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DRI WASH 'N GUARD SNOWMOBILE HOOD CLEANER & POLISH
Spray on. Wipe off. Easy eh?
Dri Wash 'n Guard Snowmobile Hood Cleaner & Polish cleans and shines in one step! |
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CROWSNEST PASS, ALBERTA
Hooked on sledding
Sledding has played a major role in shaping the lives of Karen and Lee Kersch. |
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GOLDEN, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Treasure the ride
A small town with a friendly attitude, Golden is a welcoming haven for vacationing sledders. |
SICAMOUS, BRITISH COLUMBIA
A social occasion
Every day is like a vacation for Bruce and Princealine Moores. |
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Welcome to our new events calendar
Are you organizing a snowmobile rally, poker run or race? Let us know about it. Send event details to info@kpimedia.com and we'll post it on our events page free of charge. |
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February 2-16, 2008 | BIG LAKE, ALASKA
The world's longest snowmobile race
For more than two decades, snowmachine enthusiasts have flocked to Alaska to either compete in or watch riders embark on one of the toughest races known to man—the Tesoro Iron Dog. |
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February 16-17, 2008 | WHITECOURT, ALBERTA
February is poker time
The Whitecourt Trailblazers’ annual poker rally will be held February 16 to 17, with pre-registration and a social on Friday, and riding on Saturday and Sunday. |
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Feb. 21 - 24, Feb. 28 - Mar. 2, Mar. 6 - 9, 2008 |
YUKON & ALASKA
Trek Over the Top
What started as a small group of sledders who journeyed over the Top of the World Highway 14 years ago has turned into the Yukon’s premier snowmobiling event. |
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March 15, 2008 | REVELSTOKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Four decades of sledding
The Revelstoke Snowmobile Club and Yamaha Canada are celebrating their 40th anniversaries. |
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February 18, 2008 | FORT SASKATCHEWAN
7th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Show and Swap Meet
Join hundreds of antique snowmobile enthusiasts at Western Canada's largest Snowmobile Show and Swap Meet. |
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See you next month!
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EMERALD PARK, SK
So cute
Four-year-old Aidan Gurski took his sister Addison, who is 22 months old, for a ride on their Christmas present—a 1990 Kitty Kat—under the watchful eye of their father Dave Gurski in December 2007.
—photo by Dave Gurski |
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Click here to view all hotshots and/or submit your photo. |
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Old Sled Q&A blog
We at SnoRiders West receive many enquiries about vintage snowmobiles. Here are the most recent questions and answers. |
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