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hondo · Last edited by hondo on Fri May 09, 2008 8:33 am; edited 15 times in total

“TY Mileage Fun Contest”

2007-2008 Season

Entrant: Hondo

Date: December 1st, 2007

Home: Eagle Lake, Maine USA

Machine: 2005 Yamaha RS Venture

Start Mileage: 21,400 miles

Riding Area: Northern Maine, Quebec, and New Brunswick Canada

Northern Maine, Aroostook County “The County”

One of our most abundant natural resources is snow. Snowfall averages over 120 inches each year in “The County”. If you're a snowmobile enthusiast looking to head out on the trails, you definitely need to ride in Northern Maine. Extensive, well-groomed trails, friendly people, and lots of snow are the right ingredients for a great riding experience. Aroostook County's snowmobile trail riding has been rated “The Best in New England” and ranked “Third in the entire North American snow-belt”. More than 5,300 miles of well-groomed snowmobile trails link to the Interconnecting Trail System (ITS). This season will find out why riding is better in Aroostook County, Maine.

Northern Maine Snowmobile Trail Map

Snow conditions permitting, the entire State of Maine claims to have nearly 13,500 miles of groomed trails available.

State of Maine Snowmobile Trail Map

During this 2007-2008 sledding season and snow conditions permitting, it is my desire to further experience the State of Maine’s ITS and local club trail systems. Just like any other world class sledding destination on the planet, the State of Maine has its own wonders, natural beauty, and points of interest along the way which we tend to explore, enjoy and share with our TY family and friends.

Quebec, Canada

Bonjour Quebec!

A world of white blankets spectacular sights, a gleaming machine whisks you effortlessly into a magical dream. Come explore with us wonderful powdery snowmobiling routes.
Quebec is the ideal destination for snowmobiling thanks to its vast network of marked and groomed trails offering access to all the necessary services: fuel, repair, rental, heated relay stations, accommodations, and food and beverages. Add to this the breathtaking natural surroundings, and you have a recipe for a terrific snowmobiling holiday!

If you like to speed through miles and miles of snow, explore immense boreal forests, or travel to wonderful places, then Quebec is another great place to ride. Snowfall averages 80 to 160 inches each year. Riding on 20,900 miles of trails makes Quebec one of the most popular snowmobile destinations in the world.

Quebec, Canada Trail Map South Shore and Gaspe'

Gaspe' Regional Map

Quebec, Canada Trail Map North Shore

This winter we are setting a course to some of the furthest points North, Quebec has to offer.

New Brunswick, Canada

Historically, New Brunswick is the snowiest of the three Maritime Provinces. Northwestern New Brunswick generally receives between 120 and 160 inches of snow annually, while the Eastern and Southern sections of the province receive 80 to 120 inches. New Brunswick has over 7000 kilometers, or roughly 4,200 miles of connecting trails that can take you to one of the world’s most beautiful bays, and also to some of the oldest mountains on the planet.

New Brunswick’s friendly people and sled friendly atmosphere make it a place that we want to return to, learn more about, and share with the rest of the TY Family. See you there!

Provided below is a link to the New Brunswick Federation of Snowmobile Clubs.
http://www.nbfsc.com/engindex.html

Click below on the link to view a map of the entire snowmobile area in New Brunswick.
http://www.nbfsc.com/2006mapzones.jpg

Guinness Book of World Records

In addition to the TY Mileage Fun Contest, I have registered with the Guinness Book of World Records, (GWR) in an attempt to break the 60 day Epic Snowmobile Journey which is currently held and claimed by: Mr. Yves Leblanc of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. Mr Leblanc rode his Ski-Doo GTX 600 SDI Limited snowmobile 11,605 kilometers or 7,211.24 miles in 2007 which broke the existing record by 0.4 kilometers or 0.24 miles.

The old record was held by Mr. Tony Lenzi (USA) who rode his Arctic Cougar 60 consecutive riding days from December 28, 1985 to March 20, 1986, 11,604.6 kilometers or 7,211 miles.

I will formally announce the start of my GWR record attempt approximately January 5th, 2008, and ride the TY Mileage Fun Contest miles concurrently and conclude the GWR record attempt approximately March 4th, 2008.

The approximate start date is for safety reasons. I want to ensure all lakes are sufficiently frozen and all trails have sufficient snow cover in order to maintain a measure of snowmobile safety and trail connectivity.

Officials, and Notary Public, along with Rogers Sports Center Staff, Fort Kent, Maine, will verify the start and conclusion of the GWR record attempt. My TY Mileage Log and photos will also serve as a supporting document in order to achieve 100 percent verification of this record event.

"TY Mileage Fun Contest" Start Mileage: 21,400 miles

Hondo's 2005 RS Venture

2005 RS Venture

Good Luck to all competitors… It should be a fun event!

Be Safe!!! Thumbs Up

hondo · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 5:17 pm Post subject:

“TY Mileage Fun Contest”

Entrant: Hondo

Log: December 1st, 2007

Ride number: 001

Machine: 2005 Yamaha RS Venture

Start Mileage: 21,400

Riding Area: Northern Maine

Home: Eagle Lake, Maine USA

County: Aroostook County “The County”

Contest Start Mileage: 21,400

Departing Mileage: 21,400

Arrival Mileage: 21,415

Todays Ride: 15 miles

Miles ridden to date: 15

Trail route taken: Home base, Eagle Lake,

Temperature: 12 degrees F, Winds 12 mph gusts to 22 mph

Snow Conditions: 8 inches of very dry fresh and fluffy powder

Points of interest: Groomed the upper field and trail to the lake using the sled to pack the snow.

Sightings: 2 Ravens and 1 Gray Fox

RS Venture operating trends: Performed well. The new "Studboy" Shaper-bar carbide replacements for the precision ski’s make the sled turn noticeably better. Just a short ride around the property to get out and enjoy part of the afternoon.

Photos:
Playing in the snow

RS Venture by the lake

Fun at home

December 1, 2007 Sunset

asphaltkitty · Extreme Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 96 Location: upstate ny

can you say, game on... good luck hondo.... Jump for Joy

hondo · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:09 am Post subject:

Thanks Asphaltkitty,

Game on!

Hope to see you soon.

I need you to be a rabbit!! Thumbs Up

DITCHBANGER · Expert Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Posts: 381 Location: ontario

good luck on beating the record..yves passed through my town on his way back home from western canada..he was delayed a day or 2 as his motor popped on the way out..was at 16000 at that point..would be nice if the weather co-operates for you

hondo · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:40 am Post subject:

Thanks Ditchbanger,

Hopefully I can "doo" it on one motor! LOL... Thumbs Up

maddogjeff · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:44 am Post subject:

Good luck Bob! I'll be following your posts all season. Rock On

hondo · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:04 am Post subject:

Thanks Jeff!

I can use all the positive energy I can get! Thumbs Up

MCApex44 · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:17 am Post subject:

Rock on hondo! I really enjoyed your journeys/posts/pics last season and i am looking forward to this year as well. Good luck and have fun!! You got another fan here pulling for ya!

Ryen · Pro Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Posts: 126 Location: Sweden

Good luck on the upcoming new guinness record,Hondo! Thumbs Up

hondo · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:13 am Post subject:

Thank you mchimera and Ryen,

The well wishes and positive energy are greatly appreciated! Thumbs Up

Riceburner · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:41 pm Post subject:

Lake looks a little soft in the photo Hondo. LOL

Was out boating today in southern N.B.

Water Temp 33 degrees, Air Temp, 20 degrees F.

You might want to check your N.B. number for miles of trails you have posted above.

Last time I checked we had about 9,000 km of groomed trails not 625 miles. May have changed but hope we are not down 90%.

Have a great season. May get up your way this year. Have not been up in 10 years.

Dave

hondo · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:12 am Post subject:

Hi Dave,

Thank you for pointing out the trail mileage error. I got the original mileage number off a tourism site. The correct number is closer to 7,000 KM or around 4,200 miles.

Here is the New Brunswick Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Site:

http://www.nbfsc.com/engindex.html

Bottom line: New Brunswick boasts over 7000 kilometers of snowmobile only trails! I'll make the change.

Thanks for the heads up! We do want to promote the sport and provide accurate numbers.

Last night it was 1 deg F, and there is an ice layer on the lake. With all this snow we are going to get it will turn the lake to slush. LOL... Still soft!!! LOL... Thumbs Up

RW06GT · Extreme Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 60 Location: New Jersey

That is Very cool!! Good luck.

I have one question though. How are you getting those pics with no footprints anywhere near the sled? You must be jumping a good distance away in a couple of those shots.

Kewl Pics

hondo · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:48 am Post subject:

Thanks RW06GT,

Yup, Jump and Zoom!

Sometimes you can step off on the other side of the sled and then walk in the snowmobile track.

Thanks again! Thumbs Up