EDITOR’S LETTER

from the editor

With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner I started thinking in two completely different ways. One, I’m thankful for so many things related to Snowmobiling and ORV so here’s a few notes of thanks: 1. The engineers that create amazing new features year after year for all our tow vehicles and the toys they pull. Next time you have a few minutes, just take a moment to hear the smooth, intense power in our sleds and trucks… pretty marvelous. 2. The Snow Show in Novi, the Vintage Sled swap meet in Auto City (and Marion???). We’re already planning for next year… can’t wait. So many opportunities to meet and talk in person and gain new insights for the next ride. 3. The many, local organizers that put on incredible events from the Saints of St. Charles to the I-500 in Sault Ste Marie. Hope you have 3, 4 or more plans in place to get out and enjoy our local communities. 4. Places and people like Charlie and Marilyn at the Michigan Snowmobile museum. Friendly people with a passion for the history of our sport. The musuem gives us an opportunity to step back in time and see all that has been accomplished all while giving us a great place to gather to support our favorite sport. 5. First responders. Hard to be healthy enough or safe enough to enjoy our sport without this band of folks. My hometown, just like many others in Michigan, is protected by Volunteer Firefighters. Let’s hope none of us find ourselves in need of their service on the trail, at the cabin or home this year. But, I’m awfully thankful, they are around – just in case.

So after being thankful, I started dreaming of which sled I’d like to ride this winter. There’s everything from vintage to the latest and greatest. I always catch myself being nostalgic for my first sled. A 1996 Polaris Indy 500. Snappy, fast, sleek and just right for someone without a bunch of upper body strength. This winter however, there’s a good chance I’ll be lucky enough to borrow my brother’s sled. Like many folks this last year, we haven’t had the greatest of luck finding a used sled to fit our needs at a price we like. Lots of competition among the buyers on places like Marketplace. So if you have a used sled you don’t use much, this might be the year to get the best price. Food for thought.

After Santa has taken care of the dream sled, or a dream borrowed sled is in the trailer – I start dreaming of the places to go. On the bucket list is Mackinac Island via the snow bridge, a ride along the shores of Lake Superior, a ride with my cousins in Grayling, and a ride with family and friends from St. Charles to Bay City. Hope Santa and friends help our fellow sledders with gift cards from our local businesses and everyone gets out and has a chance to ride one of your own bucket list trips.

As always at Michigan Snowmobiler and ORV please feel free to reach out to us. We love to hear from our readers. And try to be safe and have a great month until the next month.

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HULBERT

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