Snowmobiler Television 2023 Episode 03

[@hairyyeti21]

great story and trip

[@toddgibbons7147]

Absolutely loved this!! Great job!

[@jeffreycervoni5859]

Great show, what an adventure !!!

[@elcaminotv]

Another great episode STV crew!

[@stonebuilder]

Part 2 did not disappoint. Again, love the story telling. Thanks for putting these amazing couple episodes together and show off our great Northern community! Great job Jeff and STV team!

[@jeffsteenbakkers4435]

Thanks David. I was worried we wouldn’t be able to accurately tell the story of how good this trip was. I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@lorrainemacleod5953]

Great job,loved it,Dave😀❄️🇨🇦

[@perrykamieniecki8810]

Beautiful trip.👍

[@Jimsalos]

Excellent video guys!

[@davidlane3006]

What an excellent show!!! Great job on showing off northern Manitoba! Definitely a bucket list journey!

[@jeffsteenbakkers4435]

Churchill should be on every Canadians list of places to visit. Amazing place!!!

[@denisbrisebois7658]

WOW … this episode DID NOT disappoint Jeff & STV team. How cool is that to be able to participate in such epic ride and epic town. Once again, thanks so much for sharing this trip with us all, this was truly amazing!!! A+++

[@jeffsteenbakkers4435]

Thanks Denis! This was a great project to bring to life on STV. I think we did an OK job, but the experience in real life was even better! I highly recommend it.

[@steven-hm1mc]

Truly Canadian content! I miss CANADA!!!

[@PLUMEY14]

This is becoming at Saturday tradition for me now, and watch this on KZbin with no commercials well except the ads ughhh lol. Great episode as always!

[@jeffsteenbakkers4435]

I hope you can fit the show in before heading out for a ride! Thank you for tuning in each week. See you next Saturday! -Jeff

[@lorrainemacleod5953]

Also meant to say loved the mention of Happy Valley as I grew up there back in the 60’s, my first machine was a 66 Olympic 10.5 and have been sledding ever since. Our current machine is a 22 expedition se which we love! Dave

[@farmshoffman8475]

Great awesome video stv guys

[@justinfranks2103]

Awesome video really like the tow sled part very interesting 🧐

[@jeffsteenbakkers4435]

Its amazing how well those things work, and how much they can haul. We didn’t talk about the nylon plastic on the runners, that’s another key part to making them work. Thanks for watching the show!

[@gsdxx]

Great start to the season Jeff! We could use a little of that snow down here. Also thought you might hav seen a bear or two.

[@jeffsteenbakkers4435]

I was hoping for a bear… I just have to go back. Snow is starting in the Ottawa area now. Saw a groomer go by today! That was most excellent to see.

[@gsdxx]

@@jeffsteenbakkers4435 looking forward to heading up to the SOTY test bed.

[@jeffsteenbakkers4435]

@@gsdxx I have a spectacularly awesome contender in the fleet this year… It’ll be revealed in episode 5!

[@vandaboy]

Would love to see an episode about packing light for a multi-day trip like this one!

[@jeffsteenbakkers4435]

That’s a good idea! I’ll see what I can do. J

[@MrJeffyb69]

Looks like an awesome trip 🙂I'm jealous, January 14th and only ridden about 10 miles around my house here in lower Michigan, this winter SUCKS!! 😞 Notice how all the vehicles that are normally rusted out , aren't!! Pretty sure salt is ineffective up there in those temps !

[@2511jeremy]

Finnaly another episode

[@nwmi493]

what a pain in the ass it must be to dig out the camera gear, screw around with batteries in the butt ass cold, haul all that shit out there on the trail, try to get some riding in and film along the way. Thanks for the content, certainly appreciate it as many, nearly all of us, will never be able to experience such an adventure in our entire lifetime riding sleds.

[@aidenanawak696]

For the rope on the qamutik just a 150 years ago Inuit would use skin from a bearded seal to tie it all together not whale skin/mattaq mattaq was food. It's QA mu tik, not kamotik

[@mawn10]

Excellent video, sign me up for next season!!!! I live in Thunder Bay ON and would be interested in contact information on this expedition.

[@jeffsteenbakkers4435]

Hey Big Guy, check out Heartland Travel and Tours. They are the company organizing this ride and are planning the next trip right now! Its an awesome trip, you should go. Tell them Jeff told you so.

[@wasupfool5692]

It's an absolute disgrace how BRP doesn't sponsor this show or any other. As a SkiDoo and Can Am rider it's shameful

[@jeffsteenbakkers4435]

I agree… Skidoo, send us some bucks! In fairness they do provide us a sled for the winter season.

[@howrightiam]

I'm happy they dont. Dont need another Ski doo or Polaris infomercial like another show, lol sorry Jeff, it's about the riding and the adventure, that's what sets you apart sir.

[@Dokkema]

Can u tell us what kind of fur mittens those are…they look awesome

[@almclauchlan]

they are beaver fur on deer hide. Made in The Pas Manitoba

[@jeffsteenbakkers4435]

They are awesome! I think they are made with small microwaves in them as well they are so warm!

[@RichardCranium420]

What kind of gloves are those big furry ones?

[@jeffsteenbakkers4435]

I borrowed them from Al the tour leader. Standing around doing the on-camera talks, my hands were freezing in my modern gloves. Those mitts were toasty and started up the circulation again. I believe they are hand made by First Nations from the region. They know what they are doing! Beautiful craftsmanship, and incredibly warm.

[@MoneyGrip70]

Ballpark how much $ ?

[@darrrenbetker4266]

how much did that trip cost u? be honest

[@jeffsteenbakkers4435]

This is based on last years cost which was $2750 plus tax Canadian per person. There are other costs not covered such as travel to and from Thompson Manitoba, fuel, and any alcohol. Also, you have to provide your own sled. Rentals are not covered but available. Overall I believe this cost is pretty reasonable considering the location and the experience.

[@Ray-Willey]

Is he tall or is the camera man short?

[@jeffsteenbakkers4435]

Lol. I’m just shy of 6’.

[@LifeWideOpen780]

No sled reviews this season?

[@jeffsteenbakkers4435]

Not as many this year. There is a Polaris one coming up in show 5!

[@almclauchlan]

Thanks Jeff for coming on the trip and showcasing northern Manitoba. We have great snow here every year, snow comes early and the clubs get on the trails right away. The snow also stays late, we are riding into March/April. For anyone interested in the trip you can contact Heartland International Travel and Tours of Winnipeg. Don and Jayde will help you out. For more information about riding in northern Manitoba search out: Sledmb53 for up to date information on trails and rides. Hope to go on a longer ride with you in the future- I will keep that one under my hat for now- See everyone on the trails!

[@tianjohan4633]

your modern clothing is nothing against natura fur in the weather.

[@jeffsteenbakkers4435]

You are exactly right, the new stuff was good, but the traditional clothing, like the big mitts I had on for the beginning of the show are sooooo much warmer.

[@YvesStOnge]

Love yours program but just don't no why only 1 quind of machine and pictures Bombardier as garbage!!