Boondock Inn Vintage Sled Event 2026

[skiroule]

Loaded up this evening for the 2026 Boondock Inn vintage sled event. At first glance, this shot looks almost identical to the one I took last year, but there is one important difference: There’s a different graduating class in the trailer this year. Look for them and the TX at the show on Saturday.



Two great vintage rides planned for Thursday and Friday and a show on Saturday, Lunch break at the Mosquito on Thursday, if you happen by, look me up. Better yet, swing by and check out the show on Saturday.

 

[gary_in_neenah]

For those that can't be there, be sure to collect some stories and photos for the rest of us. Have a Safe Weekend!

 

[dwz]

Lunch is at Mosquito on Thursday Kelly, with lunch on Friday at Church in the valley

 

[skiroule]

Lunch is at Mosquito on Thursday Kelly, with lunch on Friday at Church in the valley

Thanks Dan! Fixed it.

For those that can't be there, be sure to collect some stories and photos for the rest of us. Have a Safe Weekend!

I'm sure there will be a lot going on Gary. I'll try to keep up.

 

[skiroule]

Sorry guys, I seem to have lost my internet connection on my laptop and me trying to post photos on my phone is an exercise is futility. I will report that it was a good day. Backcountry to the Mosquito for lunch and back. Guess it was between 40 and 50 miles, which is quite a bit when it comes to off-trail. Not a single breakdown!

Lovin’ the toolbox thread!

 

[heckler56]

Hope you can get it resolved to post a few pics. I have been unable to log in since last Thursday.

I had planned on stopping in at the Top of the Lake museum on my way up to Munising 1 1/2 weeks ago but unfortunately it was raining and no one pulled out their sleds. I see they did later that evening and lots of picture posts on FB.

 

[skiroule]

Between my connection being down and the board being down, I have some catching up to do. Heading for home this morning but I’ll fire off a quick post and add more later.

Day 1 was “Iron Butt” ride day, a 45 – 50 mile backcountry ride that while appropriately named, led through an amazing winter scene. While I usually feel it the next day, I wouldn’t miss this ride for anything.



Have to love these sleds, with or without the Busch stickers. Long tracked and the SRX has a 600 Doo motor. The do go though the deep stuff.



Speaking of Yamahas these blue Yamahas sure look nice against the white..



Nice lineup at the Mosquito for lunch. Somewhere around 50 vintage and classic sleds made the ride.



More to follow.

 

[favoritos]

What the heck.
Now, I know why there were so many cool sleds when we stopped for lunch on Thursday.

Didn't know about the ride and it was a mystery seeing them all together.

 

[skiroule]

What the heck.
Now, I know why there were so many cool sleds when we stopped for lunch on Thursday.
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Didn't know about the ride and it was a mystery seeing them all together.

Yep, that would have been the group. Had to be a flashback, riding into that not knowing what was going on.

The weather for the trail ride on day 2 was spectacular, brilliant sunshine and almost tropical weather. The trail we took for most of the route had been groomed Thursday night and was in incredible condition.

There were a couple of photographers along on the ride the have a FB page called “Wandering Michigan” and they took a bunch of photos. I was able to grab some of these off their page and they really captured the day.







The lunch destination was an establishment called the Church in the Valley. The people there put out a huge spread of homemade food for a whopping cost of $10 per person. The trip there and back made for a solid 45 – 50-mile run.



And yes, that is a tow strap hooked to the Polaris in the following shot. The warm weather may have taken a toll on the sleds (well, maybe except the guy that lost a ski), as several sleds needed a tow.



I knew the free air TX would not be happy about the temps, so the 440 Cyclone got pressed into service. I hadn’t planned to ride this sled much on this trip so I hadn’t done a lot of trail testing. The sled ran well all day but if you look closely at this photo the photographers took, there is something missing on the sled. More on that story in a future update.

 

[euphoric1]

As I stated above wife and I are going to vintage show in Plymouth Wi on Saturday, we have a place in Plymouth and I have yet to watch races there or know where the track is, but... on the advertisement depending on conditions you can run the track, they have snow cross races at this facility and evidentially they make their own snow. So not only am I looking forward to the vintage show and swap, but curious to see the facility as well.

 

[mezz]

Missing?? Aside from the owner, perhaps trail permit & registration stickers.

 

[heckler56]

Missing the rear grab bar?

 

[heckler56]

As I stated above wife and I are going to vintage show in Plymouth Wi on Saturday, we have a place in Plymouth and I have yet to watch races there or know where the track is, but... on the advertisement depending on conditions you can run the track, they have snow cross races at this facility and evidentially they make their own snow. So not only am I looking forward to the vintage show and swap, but curious to see the facility as well.

Plymouth, eh. I hate summer but love Road America! Had the season pass when I lived in WI. Now just make the IMSA race end of July… (summer su$ks, car races make it tolerable)..