Yesterday a few of us took six people (4 Army, 1 Spouse & 1 Marine) from the Yakima Training Center out for a fun day on the snow. In addition to snowmobiling, we fed them lunch around the campfire and bought them dinner at a local restaurant. The weather and views were spectacular. We had a local TV anchor join us and his report is here:
http://www.kimatv.com/news/local/848180 ... eo=YHI&t=a
Can't wait to do it again next year!
2nd Annual Military Appreciation Snowmobile Ride in WA
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2nd Annual Military Appreciation Snowmobile Ride in WA
Matt
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Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
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Re: 2nd Annual Military Appreciation Snowmobile Ride in WA
Matt, your tourists looked COLD. Very cool Man. - bet you have a bigger party next year after word gets around.
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From an old military vet...........two thumbs up. 
This could become a very large and worthwhile gathering in years to come. Thanks Matt. 
This could become a very large and worthwhile gathering in years to come. Thanks Matt. 1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
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I expect we'll keep the group more on the small side. Not only does a big group become harder to manage, but the issue becomes enjoyment. I just got back from our 'Winter Rendezvous' where we had rides with more than 40 sleds in attendance. There was more time spent stopped and regrouping then there was riding. Not fun. With smaller groups, we can give each guest more attention. We may look at doing multiple rides in the future though.
And Smiles... I was representing with my USAF T-shirt that day.
And Smiles... I was representing with my USAF T-shirt that day.
Matt
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Re: 2nd Annual Military Appreciation Snowmobile Ride in WA
Cool... Awesome gesture from you're group Matt, looks like they had a great time
P.S you scored some decent camera time as well,lol
P.S you scored some decent camera time as well,lol
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Re: 2nd Annual Military Appreciation Snowmobile Ride in WA
Thankyou for posting Matt, You Rock ! 
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