It's been an interesting couple of days weather wise here on the East Coast. After a significant snow storm on Valentines Day, it was originally forecast to rain Friday night into Saturday.

Instead we received quite a bit of freezing rain which did not decimate snow accumulation, which was followed by approximately 15cm fresh windswept snow. Needless to say snow conditions here on the Avalon are pretty decent this weekend!

Unfortunately I didn't get to enjoy it much over a very busy weekend, however I did find some time Monday afternoon to get in a quick ride on Project REV. With heavy rain 20-25mm forecast for the following day I really didn't want to miss this rare opportunity to enjoy prime snowmobile conditions!

Project REV is my 2006 Skidoo MXZ 800 purchased in 2012 and rebuilt over the following year. Aside from repairs, mods include custom shocks, HID headlights, bulkhead bracing, X package bars & windshield, 6" riser with XP bar pad, custom black tunnel and suspension rails and an overall black/yellow accent theme.

You couldn't ask for better weather, freezing temps, clear sunny skies an only a breeze of wind made this an awesome day on the trails!

After sitting since 2021 due to poor snow conditions last winter, Project REV started easily and continues to run great. I stored the sled mostly empty of fuel and topped off with fresh 93 and a healthy dose of Seafoam cleaner last week. 

Today's ride was a quick jaunt, I  left from the house and headed around the airport fence towards Indian Meal Line & Winsor Heights.

The goal today was a quick shakedown run close to home to check for any operating issues that may need to be addressed before a longer adventure. Fortunately the sled is running and riding quite well!

There is nothing quite like snowmobiling. I really enjoy Project Foreman, but it's very limited in deep snow, the Argo is awesome especially for carrying a load of gear ice fishing, but the freedom enjoyed on a fast sled with a smooth ride is really second to none!

Cheers, MIKE

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