The Fever is Here

This time of year at Penco is a transitional and exciting time for us!  Summer is virtually over and we are gearing up for the upcoming winter months.  I don't know about you, but when this chilly air hits and we see a crest of fresh snow on the mountain tops, there are a few of us that just can't help nearly losing our minds with anticipation.  The fever has set in and its not going away...Snow biking and snowmobiling are in our near future folks and we can't wait!

Where to begin? Well to start, Mountain Horse kit delivery and 2015 sled orders are set to arrive any day; let the demo bike builds begin and the smell of 4 stroke exhaust fill the shop.  

On top of that though, there are other things happening at the store that create a buzz at Penco.  Winter product is beginning to arrive.  Product that was pre ordered months prior, and finally putting our hands on it lets us to see our work come to life.  To add to this, our calendar has been planned since Spring, but the events filling the fall and winter months are finally close!  Snow shows, demos, Arena Cross, Winter Product expo, and more, are our soundtrack for the next 3 months; and let me tell you, our team has rhythm.  Last year was crazy and we plan to bring that to a whole new level this year.  

This job gets turbulent, but it never gets old:) 

We can't wait to share this season with you all and hope that we get to meet some new friends along the way! 

Cheers!

Snowbiking in Elkford, BC

Being in this business never gets old! Over the Valentines day weekend Penco had the opportunity to take our Mountain Horse demo snow bikes to beautiful British Columbia and be apart of "Elkfords International Take a Newbie Shredding Day".

The invite came from our friends to the North and took place in a little mining town called Elkford BC, Canada. The charm of this small community far outweighed the mere population of only 3000. Lovely people, amazing riding, and GREAT food!

The event was put on by The Elkford Snowmobile Association, and The Betties, a group of women riders set on encouraging other women to get involved and have an understanding and enjoyment of the sport.  It was extremely organized and very well put together complete with professional photography to capture the day. 

We arrived Friday evening after a few setbacks at the border, but that was not about to ruin the fun we had planned. We had dinner with Rhonda and Matt, along with a few other couples we would get to ride with the next day.

The ride Saturday was so much fun and the terrain/scenery was unbelievable. Unbelievable!  We were the only 2 bikes in a group of about 75 sleds but it worked out awesome! The bikes performed amazing as usual and caught a lot of interest within the group.  A great group of volunteers assured that lunch was ready for everyone when we arrived at the gathering area along with a fire to warm up.

The two of us rode Penco's 2014 KTM 350 xcf with a '14 SX Mountain Horse kit, as well as our 2014 KTM 500 xcw with a '14 long track Mountain Horse kit and we were able to experience riding in Canada first hand with some of its finest riders.  The day ended with a delicious Chinese buffet dinner along with raffles and giveaways donated by some awesome local businesses.

The hospitality was amazing as were the new friends we made! What a great group of people to spend the weekend with.  We will most certainly be looking forward to next year and hope you to see you all there!

Photography by Jason Bischoff

     

Happy New Year: Reflecting Back and Looking Forward

Its a brand new year and we are so excited! 2013 was an extraordinary and memorable year for Penco. Reflecting back, we are thankful for many things.

First and foremost the amazing customers that we have the privilege of serving.  With out the stellar individuals that walk through our doors, or phone from long distances, Penco would not be where it is today!  Secondly, the community we call home is truly unique.  From the local support, to the mountains we wake up to every day it is a joy to live here in the Flathead Valley.

These two foundational aspects of this business are so very important and dear to us, but on top of that we have also had many opportunities to participate in new events, expand our knowledge in our industry, meet new friends, grow and develop our mission further, and bring new products into our store!

Seeing what we were able to be apart of in 2013 is all the more encouraging for the new year! Thank you for a wonderful 2013, we are fired up for 2014.  Lets make this year the best one yet! Cheers from our family to yours!

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