ATV Source - Press Releases - Polaris Announces Revised Fall/Winter Adventure Tour Schedule

MINNEAPOLIS, August 13, 2001 -- Now's the time to secure your reservations for a Polaris 'Way Out' Adventure Tour. The coming year's tours are diverse and exciting, taking Polaris riders to several beautiful riding destinations.

Why the urgency to sign up? Because space is limited and once people go on a tour, they're hooked, and sign up for more.

Jim and Betty Crain went on the first Oak Ridge, Tenn. tour. "We had a ball. It was fantastic," said Jim. "Everyone had a fun and loved the riding. We're signing up for the Hatfield-McCoy tour this year."

Joe Rumph and Margaret Sanchez were on last year's Black Hills tour. "What a great time Margaret and I had riding in South Dakota," said Joe. "The hotel and meals were great and the area around Deadwood and Lead are truly some of the most scenic I have ever seen. We enjoyed meeting riders from different parts of the country. It's good to find so many people from different walks of life who share the common interest of coming together with a sport they love."

Darlene R. Dill rode on an ATV tour last year and said, "we truly enjoyed our experience. We've told several other Polaris riders about our fun time and gave them the schedule. We're planning to join another tour."

Here are tour host Harlan Mannigel's exciting descriptions of the great riding, scenery, and fun you'll enjoy on an upcoming Polaris The Way Out Adventure Tour.

OAK RIDGE, TENN., ATV Tour
September 28 - October 1, 2001

Talk about southern hospitality! The lodging is strictly first class with rooms, meals, and hospitality, all under one roof. The ride begins by trailering seven miles to the trail head. The Oak Ridge guides from the Windrock ATV Club are absolutely outstanding. Very knowledgeable, very helpful, and just fine people who lead riders into areas that will blow your mind. There are ups, there are downs, there is mud with a trail running through it or around it. There will be numerous stops for picture taking and camaraderie. It's a blast! The tour was scheduled for next year, but the trip is so amazing that it was rescheduled for this year. The $10 daily trail fee is well worth it. An ATV Magazine reporter was on the last trip and wrote an excellent story in the July 2001 issue.
Tour Cost: $425.00 (US) per person, double occupancy. Add percent for single occupancy. Payment in full required to secure your reservation.
Price includes: Three nights lodging, three evening dinners, two breakfasts, guide fees, all related taxes and food gratuities.

HATFIELD McCOY TRAIL, WILLIAMSON, W. VA., ATV Tour
October 1-5, 2001
The wait is over. Picture 2,000 miles of marked trails running through the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia and Kentucky. The ride starts from the Sycamore Inn parking lot each day and splits into riding groups so you can ride at your pace. There'll be numerous stops for photos of the awesome scenery and some good ol' Polaris camaraderie. The tour covers about 55-75 miles daily, so there's no need for extra gas, but drinking water is recommended. The trail is at an elevation of about 4,000 feet, so dress accordingly. Local riding requirements include: A $25.00 trail permit for three days of riding, a photo ID, Helmets, and vehicles over 50" wide are prohibited (no Polaris RANGER vehicles).
Tour Cost: $500.00 (US) per person, double occupancy. Add percent for single occupancy. Payment in full required to secure your reservation.
Price includes: Four nights lodging, four dinners, three breakfasts, three days of guided rides and all related taxes and food gratuities.

DRUMMOND ISLAND, MICH., ATV Tour
October 15-18, 2001
A large island an hour northeast of the Mackinac Bridge, Drummond Island is known as "The Rock" due to its limestone geology, and it offers a variety of off-road challenges. The topography and terrain give the island its appeal. Most of Drummond is heavily forested, with rocks everywhere. There are mud bogs over 100 yards long, rock gardens, and ledges that call for 4WD. Riders of 2WD ATVs will have a great ride and will test their riding skills, but The Rock is where Polaris 4x4 owners realize their secret fantasies. It's better than any catalog or TV commercial and provides 4x4 owners with an unforgettable experience. Wooded trails suddenly open into shoreline, and scenic overlooks are ideal for lunch stops, photos, rock hounding, or nature watching. Wildlife include deer, bear, grouse, turkey, eagles, and perhaps some wolves and moose.
Tour Cost: $400.00 (US) per person, double occupancy. Add 35 percent for single occupancy. Deposit of $150.00 (US) per person required to hold your reservation.
Price includes: Three nights lodging, three evening dinners, two breakfasts, guide fees, all related taxes and food gratuities.

ALEXANDRIA, LA., ATV Tour
November 8-11, 2001
The playground for this adventure is the Kisatchie National Forest, 600,000 acres of diverse terrain. The ride will include hilly, pine-strewn terrain, bayou swamps, and small ponds. Wildlife abounds, including alligators, snakes, wood ducks, mink, and pileated woodpeckers (don't ask). There are trails and mud holes. (Riders can ride through, or around, the mud.) Plus, for one day, half of the group will ride spectacular sand dunes, while the other riders (thanks to Jeni Peterman of the local Polaris dealership) get to ride Polaris watercraft. Amazing! If your ATV is registered in your home state, you pay no extra trail fee. Helmets are not required, but are recommended. Polaris rentals are available. Call 318/473-9200 and tell them you're with a Polaris The Way Out Adventure Tour.
Tour Cost: $395.00 (US) per person, double occupancy. Add 35 percent for single occupancy. Deposit of $150.00 (US) per person required to hold your reservation; balance due Sept. 6.
Price includes: Three nights lodging, three evening dinners, two breakfasts, guide fees, all related taxes and food gratuities.

WEST YELLOWSTONE, MONT., Snowmobile Tour
January 8-12, 2001 OR January 12-16, 2002
Day One (of both tours): check in, gas up, and get acquainted. Day Two: This is a rather short distance, only about 90 miles, but the play areas make it a full day. The pack will gas up and have lunch at the very unique Eino's, where as YOU grill your hamburgers. The day's trails include Horse Butte, Cougar Creek, and the Madison Arm Loop. Day Three: Riders will tour the park, and with 135 miles of awesome scenery, you'll be delighted. Stops include the Norris Geyser Basin, Grand Canyon of Wyoming, Mud Volcanoes, Fishing Bridge, West Thumb, and Old Faithful. Then riders walk the planks of the Fountain Paint Pots and cruise Firehole Canyon, my favorite area. Day Four: riders do Lionshead and Two Top Mountain, then head farther into Idaho and its awesome trails. The likely lunch stop is the famous Alice's Restaurant. Good atmosphere, good food, good company. What else could you ask for?
Tour Cost: $650.00 (US) per person, double occupancy. Add 35 percent for single occupancy. Deposit of $150.00 (US) per person required to hold your reservation; balance due Dec. 4.
Price includes: Four nights lodging, four evening dinners, three breakfasts, guide fees, all related taxes and food gratuities.

VERMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE, MAINE Snowmobile Tour
January 27-February 2, 2002
Here's a round-trip snowmobile adventure that loops through three states! Only 60 riders will be included on this trip, so he who hesitates stays home! This trip is recommended for those who have ridden at least 100 miles a day for two straight days. Be ready to ride about 150 miles a day for several days or you'll slow down 59 others. Husband and wife teams are encouraged to join the ride for one heck of memorable ride. The ride starts at Montpelier, Vt. And requires carrying your own luggage on your sleds, so pack light (and bring oil). The tour will split into three riding groups but all stay at the same motel each night and have dinners and breakfasts together. Two nights will be spent two at a Maine inn, with a day to rest or ride with Bev and me to Jackman, Me., and back. Accommodations are first-rate, dinners are scrumptious, and breakfasts are buffet style.
To acquire trail permits: This sled information is required with your reservation: Make (Polaris), Model, Model Year, and VIN. Tell us if you already have any of the three required permits (Vt., N.H., and Me).
Tour Cost: $950.00 (US) per person, double occupancy. Single occupancy not available. Deposit of $150.00 (US) per person required to hold your reservation; balance due Dec. 24.
Price includes: Six nights lodging, six evening dinners, five breakfasts, trail passes, guide fees, all related taxes and food gratuities.

2001 Tour Schedule
September 28 - October 1, 2001	ATV Oak Ridge, Tenn.
October 1-5, 2001	ATV Williamson, W. Va.
October 15-18, 2001	ATV Drummond, Island, Mich.
November 8-11, 2001	ATV Alexandria, La.

2002 Tour Schedule
January 8-12, 2001	Snowmobile W. Yellowstone, Mont.
January 12-16, 2001	Snowmobile W. Yellowstone, Mont.
January 27-February 2, 2001	Snowmobile Montpelier, Vt.
February 11-16, 2001	Snowmobile Eagle River, Wis.
February 24 - March 1, 2001	Snowmobile Deadwood, S.D.
March 11-16, 2001-08-10	Snowmobile Jackson Hole, Wyo.

Details and Tour Reservations
Make checks payable to Polaris Adventure Tours and mail to:
Harlan and Bev Mannigel
1900 Jackson St., Mosinee, WI 54455
Phone: 715.693.6903
Fax: 715.693.7669
E-Mail: adventur@dwave.net
Online: Go to http://www.polarisindustries.com/.