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BY SNOWGOER TEAM

FEATURES

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THE RIDE OF A LIFETIME

A father and son take a 2,800-mile bucket-list ride across provinces and states.

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HURLEY: A NORTHWOODS SNOWMOBILING WONDERLAND

Rugged terrain, great trails and a lively surrounding make this Wisconsin town a must-visit destination.

BREAK OUT OF YOUR RUT!

Find unfamiliar trails this winter with our list of great places to ride in the East.

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After the last couple of seasons marked by slow starts, it’ s refreshing- and encouraging- to finally be looking at consistent snowfall across much of the snowbelt. Conditions are shaping up the way riders hope for, and snowmobile clubs- the true heartbeat of the sport- are once again stepping up. Their volunteers are working quickly and tirelessly to open trails early and keep them groomed and in top shape as the season gains momentum.

With such a strong start to winter, now is an ideal time to begin planning your riding trips. In this issue, we take you along on an unforgettable father-and-son adventure as Lorne and Bob Steeves rack up an impressive 2,800 miles, traveling from New Brunswick all the way to Arctic Cat’ s hometown of Thief River Falls, Minnesota. It’ s a journey that highlights not only the thrill of long-distance riding, but also the friendships, scenery, and trail systems that make snowmobiling so special. Your own dream trip may not span three provinces and three states, but it’ s never too early to start mapping out your next Great Escape.

We also shine a spotlight on the always-enjoyable Hurley, Wisconsin, area, a destination that continues to deliver great riding, welcoming communities, and dependable trail networks. In addition, we encourage riders to look beyond their usual routes and consider exploring new areas in New York and elsewhere— sometimes the best memories come from discovering places you haven’ t ridden before.

All signs point to this shaping up as an excellent winter for snowmobiling. With strong early snowfall and motivated clubs maintaining the trails, this feels like the perfect season to get out more often and venture a little farther. Exploring new regions, meeting fellow riders, and experiencing different trail systems are some of the true joys of the sport, and this winter offers the ideal opportunity to do just that.

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EPG Brand Acceleration is hiring a B2C editor to work on our powersports enthusiast publications, including SnowGoer! We’ re seeking a modern, high-quality content creator and editor to help bring recreational power equipment brands and their customers together. We’ re powersports fans that share news and interactive content with other fans through magazines, online and in-person channels that cover anything contributing to the enjoyment of all-season outdoor recreation and tourism. The right candidate will have a background in the recreational consumer powersports market with at least three years of B2C writing, riding and mixed media content experience in the snowmobile and motorcycle markets. Travel and experience in test driving is required. Do you want to turn your passion for snowmobiling into a full-time career? If so, apply at www. epgacceleration. com today or contact editor @ snowgoer. com for more information!

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