October 2008 | Welcome to the SnoRiders eNewsletter
The leaves are falling and there’s a chill in the air, which means winter is on its way. We kick off this month's newsletter with a story about Todd Palin—a competitor in this year’s Tesoro Iron Dog. For those of you who aren't familiar with this event, it is one of the toughest snowmobile races known to man. Palin shared his thoughts on the race and provided us with an inside look at this legendary competition. See below for details. Also, look for your copy of the season’s first edition of SnoRiders magazine in your mailbox.

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ALASKA Palin has a race of his own Todd Palin, husband of GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin, is no stranger to tough grinds as he prepares for the 2009 Iron Dog race.

INSIDE THE INDUSTRY » WAINWRIGHT, ALBERTA Celebrating longevity Bruce Willerton, the owner of Willerton Ski-Doo & E-Z-Go Golf Carts in Wainwright, Alberta, started his business in 1971 on a farm with the sale of his first three snowmobiles. CLUB NEWS A million for club trails in Canada In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is donating up to $1 million to Canadian snowmobile clubs for snowmobile trails. Leading the way Helmetlight, Inc., the manufacturer of the Lead-Dog Helmet Light, has teamed up with the Tesoro Iron Dog Snowmobile Race to sponsor the World's Longest Snowmobile Poker Run. Advertisement TOMAHAWK, WISCONSIN A part of their heritage My husband, Monte, and I grew up on sleds in the 1960s—after we had graduated from the kids’ toboggans that were pulled behind the snowmobile. EXTREME SLEDDING DVD Pushing the limits The new Slednecks 11 DVD is packed with adrenalin-pumping snowmobiling action. SNOWMOBILE TUNING MODULE Advanced tuning Snowmobilers can optimize the performance of their sled with the new Rapid Bike 3 (RB3) module from Powder Lites Inc. COLUMBIA VALLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA From the land down under Upon seeing Western Canada for the first time 10 years ago, Udo Rupprecht and his wife, Gillian, fell in love with the region and its powder-laden mountain peaks. NIPAWIN, SASKATCHEWAN Worth the drive Geoff Witwiki is willing to make the trip for sensational sledding. REVELSTOKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA The perfect mix According to local snowmobiler Alex Szirmai, there are three reasons why Revelstoke appeals to thousands of sledders. October 31 - Novembr 2, 2008 | VERNON, BRITISH COLUMBIA Let’s Ride BC: Snowmobile & ATV Show 2008 We welcome you to the Provincial Manufacturers’ Snowmobile Show—to be held at the Vernon Recreation Complex. October 24-26, 2008 | EDMONTON, ALBERTA Alberta Snowmobile Association Snowmobile & ATV Show Check out the new toys as well as after-market products and services, safety and survival information/equipment, destination areas and lodging and related recreational products and services. November 2, 2008 | EDMONTON, ALBERTA Snowmobile Parts and Accessory Swap Meet There will be lots of cool items and in-store specials at this event, which is hosted by Martin Motor Sports. November 7-9, 2008 | SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN GoSaskSnowmobiling Show Saskatchewan's most exciting winter trade show. See you next month! Remember, this newsletter is designed to keep you informed about the latest in riding machines of all kinds. If you enjoyed it, invite a friend to subscribe! If for any reason you ever wish to unsubscribe (and we hope you never do) just reply to this e-mail with unsubscribe in the subject line. Thanks to you, SnoRiders and RidersWest are pleased to be Western Canada's leading riding magazines and website publisher. —Keith Powell, SnoRiders publisher Suite 100, 100 - 7th Ave. S., Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 2J4 To help us fulfill your request to receive information from SnoRidersWest.com via e-mail, please add distribution@kpimedia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.

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