
Winter Fun Alert: Free Snowmobile Rides in Minnesota
Most people test drive a car before they buy it to make sure it’s just right. But with recreational vehicles like ATVs and snowmobiles, it’s often more of a leap of faith.
A Challenging Winter for Snowmobiling Enthusiasts
Last winter (and most of this one so far) hasn’t been great for snowmobiling, thanks to the lack of snow. Now that there’s finally some fresh powder, though, it’s got a lot of folks thinking about gearing up and hitting the trails.
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Try Before You Buy: Polaris Snowmobile Demos
One snowmobile manufacturer is giving Minnesotans a chance to take a snowmobile out for an hour-long trail ride—for free.
Minnesota-based Polaris is rolling out the free rides to over 50 locations around the United States, with 6 locations across Minnesota for you to hit the trails.
Where and How to Claim Your Free Ride
Now through the end of the snowmobile season, you can claim your free ride at polaris.com/snowdemos. The rides will be available in cities like Duluth, Brainerd, Park Rapids, and Alexandria.
What’s Included in Your Polaris Adventure
Polaris will provide everything you need for your adventure, including the snowmobile, helmets, and other safety gear. Plus, they’ll give you navigation assistance for suggested routes.
This is a great opportunity to try something new if you've never gone snowmobiling—or a chance to explore upgrading your current ride.
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