Fuse6 Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 (edited) “Ultimate Arctic Cat Journey” is Complete with Warm Welcome in Thief River Falls Bob Steeves, an avid Arctic Cat snowmobiler, has talked about snowmobiling from his home in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, to the Arctic Cat plant in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, for the last 40 years. Last week, Bob, 80 years old; his son Lorne; good friend Trueman Copp, who is 74; and Trueman’s son Trevor completed the more than 2,800-mile, “Ultimate Arctic Cat Journey” to Arctic Cat’s headquarters in Thief River Falls, Minn. The journey was completed on three 2018 Thundercats and a 2020 Riot 8000. “We ran into so many people who recognized us when we stopped that were following our journey. It was amazing,” said Lorne Steeves. “We had no issues with the sleds, they were bulletproof.” The journey took them from Moncton, New Brunswick through Quebec where they crossed the Ottawa River into Ontario. In Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, they met Arctic Cat dealer River City Motorsports who drove them across the border. Once in the United States, the foursome headed across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan into Wisconsin, and then into Minnesota. When they arrived in Thief River Falls, they were greeted by current Arctic Cat employees and former executive and Hall of Fame member Roger Skime with a banner signed by the plant commemorating the epic journey, took a plant tour, and enjoyed dinner with members of the Arctic Cat team. “We had such a warm welcome from everyone at Arctic Cat. I’ve never met such nice people than those working in the Arctic Cat plant,” added Steeves. The memories of the two-and-a-half-week journey will last a lifetime and is a true testament to the passion for the brand that only Arctic Cat snowmobilers understand. #UltimateACATJourney Edited June 10, 2020 by Fuse6 MrGutz, mikerider, PLAYHARD and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Fuse6 said: “Ultimate Arctic Cat Journey” is Complete with Warm Welcome in Thief River Falls Bob Steeves, an avid Arctic Cat snowmobiler, has talked about snowmobiling from his home in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, to the Arctic Cat plant in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, for the last 40 years. Last week, Bob, 80 years old; his son Lorne; good friend Trueman Copp, who is 74; and Trueman’s son Trevor completed the more than 2,800-mile, “Ultimate Arctic Cat Journey” to Arctic Cat’s headquarters in Thief River Falls, Minn. The journey was completed on three 2018 Thundercats and a 2020 Riot 8000. “We ran into so many people who recognized us when we stopped that were following our journey. It was amazing,” said Lorne Steeves. “We had no issues with the sleds, they were bulletproof.” The journey took them from Moncton, New Brunswick through Quebec where they crossed the Ottawa River into Ontario. In Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, they met Arctic Cat dealer River City Motorsports who drove them across the border. Once in the United States, the foursome headed across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan into Wisconsin, and then into Minnesota. When they arrived in Thief River Falls, they were greeted by current Arctic Cat employees and former executive and Hall of Fame member Roger Skime with a banner signed by the plant commemorating the epic journey, took a plant tour, and enjoyed dinner with members of the Arctic Cat team. “We had such a warm welcome from everyone at Arctic Cat. I’ve never met such nice people than those working in the Arctic Cat plant,” added Steeves. The memories of the two-and-a-half-week journey will last a lifetime and is a true testament to the passion for the brand that only Arctic Cat snowmobilers understand. #UltimateACATJourney That is awesome!!!! Love hearing about snowmobile adventures like this.Thanks for sharing!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 42 minutes ago, Cobra said: Last week, Bob, 80 years old; his son Lorne; good friend Trueman Copp, who is 74; and Trueman’s son Trevor completed the more than 2,800-mile, “Ultimate Arctic Cat Journey” to Arctic Cat’s headquarters in Thief River Falls, Minn. Last Week? that is hardcore there. Can you ask them what the trail to Minnesota will be like if I want to do this in two weeks? They must have wheels for sure. MrGutz and PLAYHARD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Great inspiration those geezers! No offense to any 80yr olds here! I mean it with respect & admiration! Encouraging to know I've got a bunch of years ahead of me! Article's from February: Fuse6, Blueblood, quebec bob and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Great article. Too bad they were stuck riding Arctic Cats. PLAYHARD and iceman 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quebec bob Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Those Yamaha engines a really good, I am on 850 e techs now....but they are not Yamaha Quality. A great adventure for sure!! PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuse6 Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Thanks Playhard for posting the better format of the article with the picture. Hope l’m riding with my sons when l’m 80. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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