Posted on 02/25/2005 1:15:48 PM PST by Rakkasan1
Scott Eilertson and Norman Lee Busse, both from Minnesota and Grigoiry Shulik from Russia are being inducted as adventurers. Fifteen years ago this group completed a life long dream of an inter-continental snowmobiling experience come true. Also to make a World Record and promote friendship and understanding between snowmobilers world wide.
It took three years of planning and the support of Arctic Cat, Tousley Sports Center, Minnesota based 3M, Eureka Tents, Scott Eyewear along with the hundreds of individuals, families, and small businesses that provided food, shelter, and support. Eilertson was the route-planner, the arranger of lodging, and public relations stops along the U.S. route. Busse acted as fundraiser using sweatshirts, t-shirts, buttons, and specially designed posters. Shulik worked with the Soviet officials and Connect US/Russia clearing the route through Vyborg, Lenningrad, Novgorod, Valdai, and ending in Novosibirisk, Siberia.
Scott Eilertson and Norman Lee Busse, both from Minnesota and Grigoiry Shulik from Russia are being inducted as adventurers. Fifteen years ago this group completed a life long dream of an inter-continental snowmobiling experience come true. Also to make a World Record and promote friendship and understanding between snowmobilers world wide.
It took three years of planning and the support of Arctic Cat, Tousley Sports Center, Minnesota based 3M, Eureka Tents, Scott Eyewear along with the hundreds of individuals, families, and small businesses that provided food, shelter, and support. Eilertson was the route-planner, the arranger of lodging, and public relations stops along the U.S. route. Busse acted as fundraiser using sweatshirts, t-shirts, buttons, and specially designed posters. Shulik worked with the Soviet officials and Connect US/Russia clearing the route through Vyborg, Lenningrad, Novgorod, Valdai, and ending in Novosibirisk, Siberia.
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