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June 22 2009 - - (Thanks RD) Frank Sinatra Sings Funny Song ! click for video clip

June 21 2009 - - Snowmobile racing, minus the snow. Sports Day in Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada. Video

June 18 2008 ; Eagle River WI - - World's Snowmobile Headquarters is in Your Town Eagle River. Baseball has Cooperstown, New York. Football has Canton, Ohio. But snowmobile racing has Eagle River, Wisconsin."This has been going on for 40 plus years up here, it is very much a tradition, it is very much a part of this area," says Bob Mendlesky, an Administrator at the World Snowmobile Headquarters. But the history of snowmobiling in Eagle River goes back even further. Mendlesky says, "Snowmobiling, actual snowmobile design, it was done just north of here, started back in 1924 if my memory serves me correctly, with the Eliason design." Get more on Eagle River's snowmobile museum here.

Relais 22 Renews Sponsorship for 2009 - 2010 Snowmobile Season!
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Zenwaiter.com is a snowmobiler's resource that includes snowmobile motels, hotels, destination resorts, rental, maps, and more. This will be season number ten for us - That's ten years of providing solid, English language, honest information for snowmobilers that come up to ride in Quebec Canada.

Every year, we rely upon our sponsorship money to cover expenses for our Zen Tour, where we spend 18 weeks traveling throughout Quebec, to collect fresh snowmobiling content about trails, accommodations, and dealerships. We review many services which are available to snowmobile tourists, and help people to enjoy a great holiday. We are pleased that Robert, owner of Relais 22 near LaTuque Quebec, has committed once again, to support us in our efforts. Relais 22 is clean, spartan, and located directly on one of the most important snowmobile trail junctions in Quebec. The snow is deep, the friendships are warm, and the strong Canadian beer is ice cold! You can snowmobile in winter, hunt bear in the springtime, and fish in the summer. Relais 22 is a great place to be for all outdoor activity. Bring your ATV in the summer and discover thousands of miles of maintained ATV trails too!

Call Robert or Louise today 819-523-6222. Be patient, because the telephone service is a radio line. Also, speak slowly as the owner is French speaking. You may have to call back when the English staff is around! When you visit Relais 22 in the beautiful Mauricie Region, you will feel like you are in a foreign land, surrounded by wilderness! It's amazing how you can make friends in a different language! Have a few beers, hunt and fish and ride together in Quebec! You are gonna love it. If you have trouble getting through, do not give up. You can always contact me, the web master. E-mail me at zen@zenwaiter.com or contact me through Skype - "Zenwaiter" is my handle! Have fun out there! Learn More about Relais 22 here!

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Join a snowmobile club, and get involved. In many discussions and conversations I had with snowmobilers from Quebec City to Novi Michigan this year, the topic of "Who's gonna take over?" often came up.

There's still alot of grizzled old guys involved with the snowmobiling clubs, and their wisdom in all matters is priceless, but what will we do when they're gone? They have been working as volounteers for years, dealing with government officials, local land owners, and snowmobile organizations. Their experience and knowledge is irreplaceable. We need to encourage the younger riders to attend the committee meetings at the local club house, and realize that there is more to snowmobiling than having your day on the trails. It is a complex sport that relies on thousands of volounteers to keep it rolling. The youth have to step up to the plate.

So, start with hot dogs and beer over a fire somewhere. The youth like beer! Hahaha. Invite the younger guys and gals to come out and cut brush or instal a new culvert, or build a small bridge over a wet spot. They can get their whole family out into the bush and work. Then when the winter comes and they ride through that bit of trail, they will take pride in it and feel a sense of ownership. The new friends they make while volounteering with the club, will keep the attraction going.

Families working together towards a common goal is a rare thing now-a-days, and a good thing. Imagine being out in the woods with a chain saw on your atv with your teenagers, working side by side on a cool project, out in the fresh air. This is good family fun, and a time for bonding. It sure beats the hell out of working out in a gym somewhere, or worse yet, sitting on the couch playing some lame video game.

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The snowmobile quebec website zenwaiter.com was created to give snowmobile riders traveling to Quebec to ride, information for all areas including St Zenon, Lac St Jean , Val Dor, Gaspe, St Michele, Latuque, Shawinagan, Quebec City and many other places in between. Snowmobile Quebec has become a major winter sport over the past 30 years and riding the 30,000 km of groomed trails has become very popular with American snowmobilers. one of the hardest things to find is accurate snow and trail conditions, especially early in the year, Our goal is to get the trail and snow conditions direct from Quebec snowmobilers and American riders that go out and get the trail reports first hand, we also ride snowmobiles in Quebec and usually start riding as soon as there is snow, Mt Valin, Val Dor, Lac St Jean, St Zenon, Wherever the snow is in the trail we go to ride quebec, There is a lack of quebec trail information especially on tour loops and area connection. we will be reporting our findings as well as that of others who wish to provide it, we have some locals in all areas of Quebec that will be working with us to get the snow and trail conditions for Quebec riders as early in the season as possible and direct them to the area in canada that has snow and more importantly connections for riders who snowmobile tour in Quebec. Most riders that go to snowmobile Quebec early in the year usually ride local to these areas and are afraid to venture out for the reasons mentioned, A lack of trail and snow information in other linking areas,. I hope to try and help this information pipeline for the trail system of the province of Quebec and provide Americans with more riding information so they can feel better about moving around to different areas.

Welcome to our snowmobile web site, for real snowmobilers! We try to give you the real story on all the topics that matter to you and your family. We focus on good news, not the negative snowmobile news.

When it comes to snowmobiling info on the Net, we work our butts off to try to make it real. If you have any questions, please contact us. Snowmobiling in Quebec with your friends and family is an awesome way to enjoy a Canadian winter holiday. You are gonna need trail maps, weather conditions, and a whole lot of friends. On ZW we try our best to help you find what you need.

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Jack from Milford Michigan

Zens fan in Novi MI..
I had the honour of meeting Jack, on Saturday afternoon at the Novi Michigan snowmobile show. Jack has been snowmobiling for 146 years, and has loved every minute of it.

When he explained that he has followed our web site since the very beginning, I really felt special. Hard to believe a guy could read my crap for nine years without throwing up. I recorded our conversation for Zen Talk - so be sure to listen to the show sometime soon. Thanks Jack for your support. Your loyalty to this site is appreciated dude! XOXOX zw

When it comes to snowmobile destinations, we pride ourselves in being in the know. It's the one place that we shine. Have an inquiry about a certain sled joint? Get hold of us. Need a rental sled? We can help you find one.

Thanks to all our snowmobile sponsoring businesses, we help you stay in the loop. We hops to talk to you soon, or see you on the trails this winter in Quebec! zw

Snowmobile media takes over online.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Internet Inovators Spread Sled Info; Quebec Snowmobilers Use Internet 4 Good

Montreal QC - - October 22, 2008: That's me on the left - In the centre is Marc Thibeault from www.motoneiges.ca , and on the right is Bob Petit, Quebec author, broadcaster, and snowmobile pioneer in Quebec. In English check out www.sledmagazine.com

All three of us are using the Internet to promote truth, safety, sobriety, and sanity on Quebec Trails. We also write about the new technology, trail conditions, destinations, and more. We have all but abandoned the printed page, owned by the man, for the freedom and power of the Internet.

Visit Bob's website here.. http://www.bobpetit.ca/ Bob uses hundreds of photos and videos to chronicle the history of ATV and snowmobile activity in Quebec, and much much more. Bob has a unique perspective, because he was organizing snowmobilers back when it all began in the 1960's, and he has been recognized by everyone, and every level of government and ngo's for over 40 yrs of volunteerism. He has won every snowmobile tourism honour and award there is, and a few that were created just for him. He still writes weekly articles for local newspapers and appears on snowmobile tv shows regularly. He is Mr Snowmobile in Quebec, and deserves our recognition and our respect. He has built a small museum on his property, that documents the truth of Quebec's snowmobile development history. Get ahold of me, and I can set you up a personal tour. He is in St-Jean-de-Matha..

http://www.zenwaiter.com/ has been "on the air" (Internet air that is) for nine years. I found it exhilarating to have the power to spread good helpful information to the snowmobile community, and I found it cool to be part of the snowmobile family. When I go to a show, I get hugs and appreciation from my readers. I feel I have helped many people to create family memories with their favorite sport, by helping them to organize holidays and avoid some pitfalls. This winter I am still pushing ahead with three Radio Podcasts a week, where I interview everyone and anyone about sledding. I am also experimenting with my web cast on Blog TV. This is where I broadcast live and record at the same time, then store the video on http://www.blogtv.com/ Search for Zenwaiter. I also have a regional photo album, a YOUTUBE station with over a hundred video clips, a discussion board and way more, too much to mention.

Marc in the centre, heads up a popular French language snowmobile magazine that is growing online. There was a huge buzz around his booth at the Quebec City Sled Show. He told me in an interview on Zen Talk, that he hopes to provide snowmobile trail conditions, provide an events calendar, and has a special long trial period evaluation program, where five of his gang get a free sled to drive around all winter. I guess they write detailed reports for the readers on their impressions of the machines. (I wish I had thought of that idea - I still have to pay for my own sled after nine years! hahah). Good for you Marc! I hope your web site will live long and prosper. You sure have people excited about it, that's for sure. Most of the articles I found on his site are press releases from the manufacturers, which is handy. If I have time this winter, I'll send you a few of my own to re-print on your English side. http://www.sledmagazine.com/

belle des neiges, a woman snowmobile activists- Beeeaaautifu!
This beautiful young woman, known among sledheads as Belle des Neiges, is a well known Internet blogger and a snowmobile activist. She goes beyond the screen work on her web site, to the real world. Her organization strives to represent the rights and will of the real snowmobiler, by organizing and mobilizing large groups of snowmobilers when necessary.

This woman rides over 7,000 kilometers per year on some of Quebecs best trails, somewhere midway between Quebec City and Lac St Jean, the inland sea. She is no Internet pretender - she's the real article. A special ed school teacher by day, and a sledder every weekend. Visit her web site for more http://www.admdq.org/

This will be winter number nine for me online, talking about sledding. Did I make any money yet? Nope. I got a free jacket from a snowmobile apparel sponsor, and I get complimentary rooms now and again, but I feel I have earned all of that. I have paid my dues. I think this Podcast Radio thing on I-Tunes that I have going, just may one day pay off! Imagine if I-Tunes one day, allows me to charge one buck for every download of my show. Then I could pay my rent!

Thanks everyone for reading this story. I hope to hear from you this winter. Come be a guest on my Zen Talk snowmobile radio show. Send me photos of your trip for my albums. Make comments on my disscussion boards about the trail conditions. Send in a cash donation if you win the state lottery! hahaha. (no really) or become a sponsor through your business.

Stay safe out there, and feel free to email me if you have any qns about sledding in Quebec this winter. I'm connected! I'd love to help out if I can.

zen@zenwaiter.com

Cheers!


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May 22 - - McBride BC: A few short video clips of riding in BC mountains! click

May 21 2009 - - Doug Milheim from Accurate Wire in CT, sent in this amazing Slide Show.

Barb S. from Mossbank SK sent this one in... LMAO! Click here.

Chuckle of the week, sent to us by New Jersey Lee - Thanks Lee! Click Here

May 19 2009 - - Kvant Motorbike is a smart fusion of snowmobile and motorcycle .

May 13 2009 -Saskatchewan hit by blizzard!

This is the view from my office in the second floor of the Zen Shack. The wind is gale force and the snow is driving in sideways from the west. Saskatchewan is no stranger to snow storms, at any time!

May 4 2009 - - Heber City, Utah: Daniel's Summit - Sunshine & snowmobiles on top of the mountains on a rental sled. See video of spring ride; click:

Visit Daniel s Summit Lodge! Click here for spring snowmobile vacations.

May 3 2009
- - Newfoundland; Hey Zen, yep, we are still riding. Here are some pics from our ride yesterday,Click here to see our blog with pics.

May 1, 2009, Ancourage Alaska - - : Palin Meets Paul Sr.Paul Teutul Sr. and his guys from Orange County (N.Y.) Choppers, made famous on TLC's "American Choppers," Alaska Governor Sarah Palin recently welcomed the crew from Orange County Choppers – whose custom motorcycle business is featured on TLC's American Chopper – to Anchorage where show star Paul Teutul Sr. researched building a bike to honor Alaska's 50-year anniversary of being a state. Get the story here. (Too bad the Palin Family is not in the White House).

April 24th 2009: Newfoundland Canada - - Hey bud, just wanted to let you know that we still have beauty riding conditions here in Western Newfoundland, particularly from Stephenville into Lewis Hills. We are heading into the country again tomorrow, so we'll be sure to have more pics and conditions updates. Lobsters are in season, so we'll be havin' a few of them somewhere in the hills!! Justin House, The Lewis Hillbillies. Check it out click here.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 911 Photos - Aerial, never before seen. Never Forget! (sent in by Doug Milheim - thanks)


April 27 2009 - - (Sent in by D. Kunze of Vernon BC, thanks!) After 63 years of intensive study researchers at the Centre for Strategic Military Studies have finally determined why Germany lost World War II.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009; Alaska USA; Windber man competes in Alaskan snowmobile race. Brandon Baxter of Windber has a goal: to cross the finish line in one of the most grueling races in the world. The Tesoro Iron Dog, a nearly 2,000-mile snowmobile race in Alaska, was held in February. Baxter and his racing partner Scott Richter, of Big Lake, Alaska, raced as rookies this year in the Iron Dog. ead this snowmobile cross country race story now.

 Go see what Video Mike is up to - - www.snowtrailstv.com

April 17 2009: Wisconsin - - Take a Grouse snowmobiling day; Taking a break from sledding trailside when this very large Grouse came out of the woods, circled us and then jumped up onto one of the sleds. See the excellent photo here.

April 13, 2009 Clemina Creek near Valemount BC. - - Highmarking - the slope didn’t fail on the first try. Would you have been lulled into a false sense of security if a few of your buddies had already ridden down a slope? This season has been crazy. Another avalanche at Clemina Creek

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April 13, 2009 - - JACKSON, Wyoming. (AP) - Official says all survive Wyoming, small plane crash, snowmobiles used in rescue. Authorities say nobody was killed or seriously injured when a small plane crashed near Togwotee (TOH-go-tee) Pass in northwest Wyoming. Teton County Sheriff's Capt. Scott Terry says the Piper Cherokee crashed late Monday afternoon less than two-thirds of a mile from U.S. Highway 26 near Wind River Lake. Get more on this snowmobile rescue here.

Apr 9, 2009
; Portland,MAINE,USA; Riders enjoy safe, snowy season; The snowmobile season of 2008-09 will go down in the books as one of the best and safest seasons on record, according to Bob Meyers, executive director of the Maine Snowmobile Association. Click here for full story ( a good read).

April 02, 2009 - - MARQUETTE Michigan; Snowmobile numbers down in the UP According to DNR; With the snow on its way out, it's time to put the snowmobile away till next year. The Department of Natural Resources is reporting a decrease in the amount of snowmobilers riding in the Upper Peninsula this past winter. They attribute the decrease to both the economy and the substantial snowfall the southern parts of the Midwest received this winter. Another number that's down this year is fatalities. Officials say there were five deaths; that's just one fatality less than last year. Michigan snowmobile story here

Mar 31 2009 - - New Brunswick Canada: Two more preventable snowmobile deaths. A pair of snowmobile-related deaths over the weekend in the province shouldn't have happened, says the general manager of the New Brunswick Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Inc.Ross Antworth said the deaths were preventable."They're due to people making decisions that shouldn't be made," Antworth said. The fatalities occurred Saturday. A 74-year-old man from Tracadie-Sheila died when his snowmobile collided with a northbound motorhome on Route 11. District 8 RCMP said Norbert Benoit was crossing the highway at the intersection with the off-road vehicle when the collision occurred. The second fatality involved a 29-year-old woman who drowned when she rode her snowmobile into the open water of Bathurst Harbour, near the marina. Efforts to recover the body are continuing. Antworth advises people to stay off ice at this time of the year. The two weekend deaths bring the total of snowmobile fatalities so far this year to six. Source here..

3/26/2009 - - Sudbury,ON,Canada; Fat Lady sings for Sudbury trails; The Sudbury Trail Plan Association wishes to advise all snowmobilers that all the trails maintained by the eight member clubs of the Sudbury Trail Plan are now officially closed for the season. “Club volunteers are in the process of removing all safety and directional signage installed to make your snowmobiling experience a safe one,” states STP President Chuck Breathat. “Snowmobilers are therefore asked to abide by the agreements held with private landowners and cease operating their snowmachines on the trails." Sudbury ON snowmobile news here

March 26 2009
- - GREENVILLE, Maine; The bodies of Clifford Achenbach, 41, and Denise Achenbach, 42, were pulled from Moosehead Lake in Maine Monday. The couple from Pen Argyl in Northampton County are apparent victims of a tragic snowmobiling accident. See the video on this tragedy here

Jim Culley makes a difference fighting for our trails/

March 23,2009 - - Albany, NY, USA; Snowmobile driver rides DEC. Case of ticketed Lake Placid snowmobiler extends far beyond an isolated Adirondack road. Jim McCulley has been in a legal battle to force the DEC to re-open a former town road in the High Peaks to snowmobile and other motorized use."If I was guilty, it would have taken them five minutes," said McCulley, the 43-year-old owner of a vending company and president of the Lake Placid Snowmobile Club. "The state is waiting for me to die or give up. Well, I ain't dying and I ain't giving up. My father is 80 and he snowshoes every day."
Get this legal snowmobile rights news story here.

James Cotton - On the Harp - Slow Blues video Clip Saw him in Toronto when I was 15 !

March 21 2009 - - Alexandria,MN,USA; Snowmobile Race King. Justin Marthaler and Andy Radil of the RFN race team, sponsored by Urbank Machine Inc. of Parkers Prairie, traveled to Cable, Wisconsin last week for the 2009 O’Reilly Auto Parts King of Ice vintage and modern snowmobile competition, bringing home some serious hardware. Get this snowmobile race story here.

March 21, 2009 - - Tower, MN, USA: Snowmobile event connects past with present. Rows of sleek, neon-colored snowmobiles lined the lake in front of Melgeorge's Elephant Lake Lodge. But the star attractions of the annual Antique and Classic Snowmobile Race were flecked with rust, their colors dulled by time and their bodies scarred by cracks. Get the balance of this MN snowmobile history article here.

A page from the Blog of Chaplin Brad Lewis, somewhere in a war zone with the Troops.

Mar 20 2009 - - "Zen, we shot this last week! "
Thanks JP for sharing it with us!

BOONDOCKING go to www.weknowsnow.com


March 19 2009 ; Spoke to Lee Gallini yesterday up at St-Michel-des-Saints Quebec, he says that the recent warm spell did not damage the trails. "The club is out there grooming the trails, to the bitter end this year. The riding is still good." Call Lee for a last minute ride today. He will give you the latest. click here

March 18 2009
- - Terrace B.C. Canada: Canadian Ranger returns from snowmobile trek. "The expedition began at the end of January and concluded on March 1, with the group of Rangers arriving in Churchill after spending over 34 days en route. Only a few Rangers went the full distance – 3,196.3 km – and for Bjorkman his trip concluded in Fort St. John, where the snowmobiles were traded off to the next set of Rangers."
Read this Canadian military snowmobile story now - here.

Canadian PM supports CND Snowmobile Trails
Get the video of Stephen Harper riding a  snowmobile here... in Nova Scotia.
S. Mclelan, a moderator from QuebecRider.com, lent his E-Tec snowmobile to Prime Minister Harper on Friday, during a Nova Scotia press conference on the trail.

March 7 2009
- - Wilmot Nova Scotia; “Investing in our national trail system will make it easier for more people to safely enjoy our country’s outdoor riches,” said Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who met with outdoor enthusiasts at a snowmobile trail near Wilmot, Nova Scotia. “These new trail projects will create immediate short term jobs in communities throughout Canada and open up new opportunities for the tourism industry here in Nova Scotia, and Canada-wide.”Read the news story here... See the Quebecrider.com posting here. (Thank you Mr Prime Minister! zw)

March 7 2009: RAD Technology creates rear axle snowmobile

March 7 2009: Snowmobile gadget of the week from RAD Tech - video clip

March 6 2009 - SUSSEX NB; A Frigid feat - Major leads Canadian Rangers on longest military snowmobile journey on record. Major Tim Byers, commanding officer of the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group, led a 34-day excursion by snowmobile during Exercise Western Spirit. During parts of the 32,000-kilometre trek, Rangers endured temperatures that dipped below -50 C. A Belleisle native concluded a mission this week that saw him endure mind-numbingly bitter cold as he led a team of 30 Canadian Rangers through the longest, continuous military snowmobile trek on record. After 34 days of managing some of the western provinces' more gruelling winter terrain, Maj. Tim Byers landed his snowmobile in Churchill, Manitoba, on Sunday. Military snowmobile article here.

March 6 2009 - - Eganville ON: Douglas snowmobile racer Ben Harris, to the right of Mason Hamilton (37) of Diamond Point, N.Y., prepares to hit the race track for Saturday afternoon’s final of the pro stock 600. Harris finished third. March 05, 2009. Highs and hiccups for Harris at Bonnechere Cup. Snowmobile races held in Eganville Ont. "It’s enough to make me want to come back for more. It’s not for the cash, but more for the win and the memories, said Harris." Get more here.
Snowmobile Races in Eganville Ontario Canada.

March 6 2009 - - North Bay ON: "I am looking for a VINTAGE OVAL TRACK RACER!, " click here

March 5 2009 - -Committee passes Burgess-Stupak bill to protect coverage for recreational activities. Requires insurers to disclose limitations on coverage for injuries sustained while riding snowmobiles and motorcycles. get this snowmobile medical coverage news story here.


Hey Zen - Renee and I rode here, on Saturday! Watch Darin's snowmobile helmet cam video here!

Mar 4 2009 - - Polaris Industries Losing Traction; WE ARE LOWERING OUR ESTIMATES for Polaris Industries (ticker: PII) due to a recent regulatory rule affecting low-end all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles, feedback from channel checks of snowmobile dealers in this key winter season, a shrinking dealer network, and foreign-exchange fluctuations. Polaris Industries News Story here...

Lee Gallini's Joke of the day! YOU MIGHT BE A REDNECK IF....... your holloween punkin has more teeth than your wife. YOU MIGHT BE A REDNECK IF........ you and your dog use the same tree. YOU MIGHT BE A REDNECK IF.......... you stare at the orange juice container because it says concentrate. YOU MIGHT BE A REDNECK IF........... you think fast food is hitting a deer at 80mph

Snowmobile writer gone to Southern California to heal.
Where is the Zen Man?? Click here to find out!

Nick Shirley Rides snowmobile on holiday!
Hey Zen, here are some pics from trip from 2/14/09 to 2/21/09.
Emily & I Started in shawinigan at the escapade, rode up to relais 22 1st night, stayed there, then rode to roberval 2nd day. Rode around the lake bay & village of make shift house huts festival that was going on. 3rd day we rode around lac st jean, crossed the river at the shipshaw dams and stayed in Chicoutimi. 4th day rode around mt valins est and back to chicoutimi. 5th day rode to the casino at charlavoix, got up on 6th day and rode to quebec city in a snow storm that dropped a good 8- 12" with 2-3' drifting snow across the trail. 7th day made it back to shawinigan. Stayed there and rode on sat and left on sunday. Trails were mint. 1 to 2' base on the trails and 2-4' snow pack all around the land, mabey even more in some areas. Rode 1300 miles and had a great time with no break downs this year! the pics are the river in shawinigan, some trails going towards lac st jean, crossing the shipshaw dams & looking over the st lawarence in charlavoix. Talk to you later, Nick Shirley, Bath NY.
(Great Report - Thanks! zw)

 

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June 4th 2009
- - Zenwaiter releases new web site : Press Release Here.
A cool dealership that has it all!

June 3 2009 - - When chasin Beaver, what do we Canadians like to drink? ( Eric E, Moose Jaw SK)

Greatest Flashback Zen Page Ever! 2004!

June 1st - Funny Video of the week -Sent in by R.D. - "Lump in the Carpet". :)

Friday, May 29, 2009 - - Polaris’ stock surges on analyst upgradePolaris Industries Inc.’s shares were up nearly 11 percent Friday, after an analyst upgraded the company’s stock to “outperform.” Read this financial update here.

Snowmobile Blogger of the Week!
Snowmobile blogger collects snowmobile paraphanali!

June 1 2009: Check out this snowmobile memoprabilia collector! "I collect all kinds of snowmobile memorabilia for my dad. We have probably 1000 items or so including sleds, signs, oil, toys, games, literature, clothing, and a whole lot more!!" Click Here.

May 29 2009 : Thief River Falls Minnesota - - Arctic Cat to cut 60 jobs; most in TRF. The majority of the 42 Arctic Cat Inc. employees who lost their jobs on Wednesday worked at the company’s Thief River Falls snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle manufacturing plant. The staff reductions were announced Thursday as the Plymouth, Minn.-based company announced a $16.7 million loss in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2009 that ended in March. In January, Arctic Cat cut about 100 jobs, most of them at its Thief River Falls facility that until recently also served as the company’s corporate headquarters. Get all the details on this snowmobile industry story here.

Flash Back! Read the old story of Al Verkest- great photography by MOI!! Click for story!
Al Verkest rides his new Yamaha snowmobile in St-Zenon Quebec.

May 28, 2009; Arctic Cat Inc. business Report - - U.S. sales were down nearly 20% while snowmobile retail sales in Canada actually increased slightly. Arctic Cat North American retail sales outperformed the industry and we gained a point of share. Read the report here.

May 28th 2009 - Holiday planner slide show sent in by sponsor of the year, from Doug M. in CT

27 May 09 - - Riksgränsen Sweeden: 'Missing' Swedish snowmobilers found in sauna. Click for this happy snowmobile news story


Funny video clip of the week! HAHAH Thanks Butch in Vernon BC.
 

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Newfies at it again - Late May 2009 Ride NFLD


There is no snow left. What do I do now?


Hmmm. Modern Warfare II. Ahhhh! Yes.

Tractor Pull - Motor explodes into a million bits! Thanks to RD for sending this one in!

Memories from my Nov. trip to Relais 22 Outfitter : LaTuque QC

May 25 2009 - - Fulton NY - A ‘Whiteout’ will take place next February. Antique vintage snowmobile show and race event in Fulton NY.The event—the largest antique snowmobile event show in the east—typically draws a crowd of 5,000 from 11 neighboring states and four provinces in Canada, which is equivalent to almost 50 percent of the city’s population. Click for news story here.


Nice Ski Video of Charlevoix Region of Quebec

May 17 2009 - Video of the Week - - Fun in the Sun

Snowmobile+trip+Mount+Tremblant+Quebec
 

May 15 2009 -
- The Skillet - Mt Moran WY Snowboarder gets into legal trouble for sledding across lake. Click .

May 15 2009: Is "Water Boarding" Torture? Find Out. Watch the video . (Sent in by R D )

May 14, 2009: A summertime block buster?? Click for Mega Shark!

May 2 2009: The sunset at the North Pole with the moon at its closest point last week. A scene you will probably never get to see in person,
Take a moment to enjoy God at work at the North Pole. You also see the sun below the moon . (Thanks to Doug Milheim from CT for this photo.)

Bad-Ass Texas rabbit -Very funny clip here. (Thanks to RD for sending us this one!)

Click to see photos of Newfoundlanders having fun!
A beautiful woman and a guitarist who is stunningly talented. video

April 20 2009- - Thief River Falls, Minnesota: Polaris Industries Recalls Snowmobiles due to Fire Hazard. Read this important information - especially if you own a Polaris sled. Click here.

April 20 2009- - Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. ;Statistics compiled by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division show the 2008-09 snowmobile season was one of the safest in recent memory with 22 fatalities recorded. Get this snowmobile safety story here..

April 8 2009 - - St-Zenon Quebec; Location Haute Matawinie is back to work in new building. A major effort by some forty employees, has put one of Canadas largest snowmobile dealerships back in the game, after a devastating fire ripped through the facility, just over a week ago. "The fire was terrible, said Francois, the sales manager at the dealership, "but we have been working night and day to get things back to normal, in our new temporary building in St-Zenon. Plans for our new dealership facility in St-Michel-des-Saints are well underway." he said. zw

April 7, 2009 - - VIDEO - Snowmobiler triggers massive avalanche near Valemount BC. A video posted recently on You Tube is a chilling demonstration of what can happen when the advice from the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) is ignored. The video shows a snowmobiler climbing a steep face in the Monashee Mountains near Valemount. Taped just two days ago, April 4, the snowmobiler climbs past the high marks left by previous riders. Just after the machine reaches the top of its curve, the slope fractures and rider and machine are carried down in a very large avalanche. click here to watch video clip. The Fat Lady sings; another Quebec snowmobile season comes to an end.

snowmobile and snowmobiling holiday accommodations and vacation destinations here.

That's it. Although you still may be able to find some good to fair snowmobile trails in Quebec, for the most part, the snowmobile season is over for the average snowmobiler. This is the ninth time that this Fat Lady graphic has appeared on Zenwaiter.com. "Ask not for whom the Fat Lady singeth, she singeth for you!" Have a great summer on your ATV's, boats, and motorcycles, and stay safe out there. Remember to send me your web site work over the summer, so that I can pay off my winter debts, which was accumulated while I collected snowmobile photos and videos for you, my readers! zw

Go see photos of our naked Sea Monkeys

Location Haute Matawinie has now set up shop in St-Zenon, in the old building where the RVR dealership once operated. This is a temporary situation. Plans to rebuild a bigger dealership building in St-Michel, are already on the draftsman's easel. zw Photos are courtesy of Bob Petit. www.bobpetit.ca


April 2nd 2009 - - St Michel des Saints, Quebec - - Fire totally destroys Bombardier - Ski-Doo Dealership. A Total Loss.

According to French language newspaper in Joliette, (Journal L'Action), an electrical short caused a massive blaze which destroyed Location Haute Matawinie during the night of the 27-28th of March 2009.

The business, one of the biggest Bombardier snowmobile dealerships in North America, was a total loss, the amount of which has yet to be calculated, but sure to be in the millions. No one was on the premises at the time the fire broke out, so no injuries have been reported. The volounteer fire fighters of St-Michel-des-Saints responded to the alarm, as did the firemen from St-Zenon, a village some twenty miles south.

Mar 31 2009 - - Edmonton Alberta: 2009? Missing snowmobilers found safe. By SUN MEDIA CALGARY - - Five snowmobilers from Big Valley who went missing over the weekend were found safe yesterday. Story here.March 27 2009 - - Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada; Portage's Club snow is having a final snowmobile ride on

March 28
. We will be leaving from Delta, East Beach at 10 am. All snowmobilers are welcome to ride with us, whether a club member or not. We will return to the East beach approximately 12:30 - 1 pm. We will have Free hotdogs, and refreshments for all who come out. For info contact Ken Penman 857-4984.

It's Springtime, and the critters are hungry! The Fat Lady is gonna sing soon.

They Murdered St-Zenon's Best, on March 29th 2005, IN COLD BLOOD

Never forget - See full page here

Murder and arson in St-Zenon Quebec Canada - Unsolved.

"On that perfect day in February 2005, God gave us memories to last us our whole Lives. Read more on the pages below. photo J Jaillet
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Mar 25 2009; Slate Belt couple killed in Maine snowmobiling accident. A snowmobile excursion into Maine's end-of-winter wilderness last week ended in tragedy for a Slate Belt couple who drove into Moosehead Lake and froze to death. Read full story here...

Mar 25 2009; Zen, This is Rick from Central Pennsylvania. I've emailed you before..... I was saddened to wake up this morning to a lead story on our local morning TV news that a couple from our area was killed snowmobiling in Maine. My wife and I have snowmobiled in the Greenville area of Maine several times....the Moosehead Lake region. Very nice riding, hospitality, and very scenic. What a sad story that they were apparently there on a honeymoon snowmobile trip. Reports are that they went through the ice. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families at this difficult time. It is such a wonderful and exciting sport snowmobiling but it is terrible to hear about such sad and tragic events especially on a trip as special as an anniversary. If there is any consolation they were doing something they likely both loved....snowmobiling, but a sad, sad ending to the story. (So true Rick, thanks for your thoughts at this sad time.)

Update - - Mar 23 2009 - - 2:39 pm. Details are still sketchy at this point, except to report that the authorities did find the missing snowmobilers. Unfortunately they did not survive after their snowmobiles apparently broke through thin ice near a dam. The victims were both in their early forties. My sincerest condolences to family and friends. Look for updates on Sledfreak.com , as they were both members of that snowmobiling community. zw


March 23, 2009 - - GREENVILLE, Maine (AP; ) Snowmobilers from Pen Argyl missing in Maine. The Associated Press; - The Maine Warden Service says it's searching for a couple from Pennsylvania who haven't been seen since going snowmobiling four days ago in the Moosehead Lake area. The warden service says it received a missing persons report Monday morning for 41-year-old Clifford Achenbach and his 42-year-old wife, Denise Achenbach, of Pen Argyl, Pa. Officials say the Achenbachs did not return to their hotel in Moosehead Junction Township, near Greenville, after going out snowmobiling Thursday morning. The couple checked into the Moose Mountain Inn on March 16 and planned to check out Saturday. Twelve wardens, two warden service aircraft and a Maine Forestry Department helicopter are searching for the couple.

March 23; 9:38 AM - - Greenville, Maine. Two snowmobile riders are missing in Maine

"I have gotten some scary news from a good friend that 2 of our Sledfreak riders are missing in Maine since Friday night - their truck and possesions are still at hotel BUT they have not been seen since Friday night. The sleds are gone. They didnt come back from ride. They launched near Greenville, Maine. Two planes and a helicopter are currently looking for them PLEASE PRAY that they are found safe".
Chris from Sledfreak.com.

March 22 2009 - - Snowmobile Sales slower in some markets, but over all up, Used Sleds lead the way. Great article..

March 17 2009:Huntsville Ontario Canada: CanadaSnowmobilers should stay on the trails. Now I have a problem with the way some snowmobilers disregard the rules. The trail where I live crosses three properties with the permission to groom a trail about 12 to 16 feet wide across said properties. I groom a cross-country ski trail, which crosses the snowmobile trail in three places. My trouble is that the snowmobiles do not stay on the trail and have destroyed the ski trail many times this winter. They weave in and out of the groomed trail, running over many small trees in their pathway. Sometimes they are 40 to 50 feet off on each side of the trail. Learn more, read the snowmobile trail story here.

March 18, 2009; Wenatchee, WA - - "... he was determined to catch the dog before it froze to death in a second night of single-digit temperatures. Dyer was there to help, as well as Don McKenzie, a DOT snowplow driver who had been feeding it daily. Mike Kaelin, an avid snowmobiler and manager of the East Wenatchee Fred Meyer store, had also taken an interest in the dog and brought a package of hot dogs. Click now to read this snowmobiler dog rescue story.

zenwaiter is in Palm Springs California getting well.
Mar 17 2009: Hey everyone, I am in California. The donations to the site were so fantastic this year, I was able to pay cash for a new Hummer, and drive to Palm Springs to hang out till the weather turns nice again in Saskatchewan! That's right! And, I didn't go the cheap route! I got her fully loaded with all the trimmings! Thanks again for sending in all that cash eh?? Hahha! To see a list of all the generous donors, click here.

Watch out for thin ice in March article from Maine

A Senior's Moment ! (thx Jerry Willits in Sask!)

A sad night David Letterman a good laugh for us!

RD's Crazy Internet Photo of the Week! "An older man and woman were on the way to Greenville, NC and stopped at McDonalds in Farmville just off of 264 East bypass last Saturday and did not know that they hit this deer!! Someone in McDonalds had to tell them the old man said he noticed that the car was starting to run a little hot the last few miles."
click to see deer accident car picture.

March 14 2009 - - Newfoundland Canada - - Cain’s Quest Snowmobile Endurance Race brings EXTREME sports to a whole new level! The Challenge? About 2300 kms of back country racing through Labrador’s remote wilderness. Travelling from Labrador City to Schefferville, Que., Churchill Falls, Makkovik, Postville, Rigolet, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and back to Labrador City via Churchill Falls. Teams of 2 riders race day and night guided by GPS and driven by determination and will. Sub-zero temperatures, unpredictable weather, mechanical failures and rugged terrain. Cain’s Quest is what extreme racing is all about. The first team will be off the line in Labrador City, NL. at 11 am tomorrow, March 14th. Go to official Cain's Quest website now for video clips and more.

Mar 14 2009 - - EXPO announces FREE admission to tent & exhibit hall WEST YELLOWSTONE — Looking for a recreation bargain this weekend? Take a trip to West Yellowstone, where you will have FREE Admission to the 19th annual West Yellowstone World Snowmobile EXPO tent and exhibit hall. Four snowmobile manufacturers — Arctic Cat, Polaris, Yamaha, and Ski Doo — have come together to cover the admission cost into the Exhibition Hall in the West Yellowstone Holiday Inn Conference Hotel. View, together under one roof, 2010 snowmobile models and hundreds of aftermarket products.Read this snowmobile events news update here...

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Hi - Hi Zen - I had 3 days of riding Maine trails in December. The trails were so/so but I was riding wth three generations of snowmobilers including my nephew, and his two and a half year old son. This was great for memories because my nephew started snowmobiling at about the same age. I guess it's a family tradition! Back in January, I rode for three great days of full time snow and great trails in Mt-Laurier Quebec. Then, on February 8th, I slipped on the ice, in my own driveway. I broke two ribs in that fall. Just think Zen, I did 700+- miles of trail riding, with no trouble at all, then I walk ten feet to my car, and I break 2 ribs! My winter is over, and I can't even get the sled out of the truck!! It's a long wait untill next season. Please, Please keep the Stories coming. I need to get past another NY summer. Franklin Knispel 845-750-8766 (Snowmobile Trailer Guy).

Whoa!! Sorry to hear that Frank! I will say a prayer for your healing, and most of all, to keep your spirits up. I will try to keep the site interesting for you. I had broken ribes once when I worked as a brake-man on the rail road in Calgary, and it hurts bad. You can't laugh, you can't move, and even if you fart, it's not funny! I am sure those are important memories that you created for your little nephew, that he will never forget. Get well soon friend. If any of our readers need a snowmobile or boat trailer, or trailer info and advice, they should call you today, and cheer you a little. God bless, and thanks for the news! zwhttp://www.flovalleynews.com/togwotee-mountain-lodge-perfect-base-for-snowmobiling-other-winter-activities/

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