Zen reads off and discusses all the snowmobile Trade shows comming this fall in the USA and Canada, and also talks to Kelly Kovach, at her snowmobile repair slash powersports shop in Tug Hill - Old Forge snowmobile Zone. Also, we listen to the Krazy Canadian rave about his main sponsor - The arctic Cat Dealer Main Jet Powersports in Nelson BC Canada. Krazy did this show with Zen, but the file got corrupted. We managed to save a short bit where he talks about his Arctic Cat Mod. Also, Zen talks about another great sponsor - The Hotel Esterel Snowmobile Hotel and destination, and then to Sonsuit.com - excellent snow gear, now a big hit with the ice fishermen of the world. approx 45 mins. By the way- the beauty in the photo above, is the lovely snowmobile hostess at the Esterel in Quebec. Visit the Esterel at http://zenwaiter.com/12112007esterel.htm

Whoa! Wait till you see the 2009 swimsuit calendar produced by Travis at Double Xtreme Calendars in Janesville Minnesota! I just happen to catch Travis with models Lisa and Rhonda, on the cel phone, as he entered the gates of the 2008 edition of the Outlaw Grassdrag weekend events at Princeton Minnesota. Wow! We had a good chat- but the sound quality is poor. The girls will sign the new calendars for buyers at the show. Travis said I am invited to join him and FOUR models, September 6 and 7 at Hay Days, and I am thinking of attending. A good show this, short and sweet. Get YOUR snowmobile calendar now - or buy a gift for a friend - - http://www.snowmobilecalendars.com

As you listeners know, I am always looking for the next "REFUGE". The Refuge in Quebec, is gone now, but it laid out many of the ideals that all snowmobilers look for in a snowmobiole motel, hotel, or accommodation. First, you need a friendly helpful owner/host. Next you need reasonable prices, helpful staff, and honest trail condition info over the phone, before you make the long treck up. I discovered Relais 22 last spring, through Bernard. He said that Robert needed help up in LaTuque, to bring people in. He had all the elements, but was missing the right promoter... ENTER THE ZEN MAN!! You can contact Robert at http://www.zenwaiter.com/relais22partyinquebechuntinglodge.htm

I attended the Double Xtreme snowmobile calendar shoot in March 2008, and met some very cool folks who specialize in modifying snowmobiles, with a budget of 25 - 30 thousand bucks! Lighter, more powerful, faster, that's the goal. See the sneak preview of the 2009 Snowmobile Calendar shoot here: http://www.zenwaiter.com/calendar2009.htm

Krazy Canadian Dan Davidoff Snowmobile Movie Star; Dan talks about what it takes to climb 2,000 feet vertically, then race back down the mountainside avoiding the rocks and trees. Dan has been featured in many snowmobile feature films like the Thunderstruck Series, Boon Dockers Alive Series, Sled Heads 3, and Gravity Meltdown. He is world renowned for his fearlessness and ability to run straight up any mountain with his mountain mod. Dan speaks candidly to Zen about his passion, his faith in God, and his love for the sport. It runs 45 minutes. A good show. You can contact the Krazy Canadian by visiting his site: http://www.krazycanadian.com

Shaner from Lake George NY goes for breakfast with Zen and Dale. He always stays at Safari in the Mauricie Quebec Region. A short audio I recorder in the restaurant Jan 08 in Shawinigan. http://www.motelsafari.com

Video Mike, one of the planet's best snowmobile videographers, has produced ten new shows for his PBS snowmobile hit televisions program entitled "Snow Trails TV". He talks with Zen about the often unseen organizations that, struggle with federal and state governments, against an onslaught of GREEN POWER that won't rest till they pull the snowmobiles out of our cold dead hands. It is up to all of us to get involved to save our sport. Contact TV Mike at http://www.snowtrailstv.com

Our dear friend Bernard is gone. He left us July 2 2008. |Snowmobiling in Quebec will never be the same again. On this awdon Quebec about his summer rental on the lake, then, we talk about Bernard. I read some of your comments from Hardcoresledder.com, and speak about some of his accomplishments.

 

Happy Easter, snow is continuing to fall in Quebec, in fact, most snow in 100 years. The schools have been closed for two weeks because of the danger that the roof may collapse. Some have died in Montreal as buildings collapse under the pressure and wieght of the snow. Short show this time.

Zen talks to a New Yorker on location at Auberge Beaulieu.. Give Jean & Diane a call at Auberge Beaulieu to book your rooms for spring Snowmobile riding now! 819-646-5242 http://www.zenwaiter.com/12022007Beaulieu.htm

Jeff Healy passed away this week, a great Canadian blues - jazz musician. We play some of his bootleg music from You Tube. Also Bernard from Motel Safari reports on the huge new snow storm that has blasted Quebec, and the snowmobile trail news from the Mauricie Region of Quebec. "Most snow since 1971".

Zen reads off the March 2008 snowmobile events calendar. Niel Young sings.

Every year for over a decade, The Tobasco Boys have chosen a destination, mapped out a route, and hit the trails together. This year, Gerry M and the boys from New Market Ontario, and heading out to the ROCK, Newfoundland, to get their fix of snowmobiling adventure. Gerry explains how they ship the sleds out there, and what they are expecting in this Canadian adventure.

Zen talks to the Chris from the Sask Snowmobile Association, and Stan Lipinski, a farmer and Kelvington Sask snowmobiler, about riding on the prairies. Listen to The Guess Who, American Woman and more. 45 minutes. http://www.sasksnowmobiling.sk.ca/