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BRP is proud to produce the snowmobile chosen by Yves Leblanc and to contribute to a new Guinness Record.
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F. CONSTANTINEAU & FILS INC. MONT-LAURIER - Ski-doo (BRP) dealer from Mont-Laurier, QC, who provided extensive support in coordinating the provision of the GTX600Limited snowmobile for this expedition including all customization. |
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Choko Design Snowmobile, Motorcycle & ATV Clothing and Accessories - This major clothing manufacturer equipped Yves with some of the best clothing for the extreme weather conditions that he will endure. |
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CAMOPLAST - This Company provided the Ice Ripper track to enhance the traction in both deep snow and on ice. |
 | Guardian Mobility - A TRACER unit, installed on the snowmobile, will capture longitude and latitude coordinates every 15 minutes. (See Guardian’s Website Blog for complete details) |
 | GPS PLEIN AIR The captured coordinates will be posted in real time using Google Map. This will enable the public to follow Yves’ journey. |
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C.L.D. ANTOINE-LABELLE - All activity coordination associated with the departure and return, including the negotiation of accommodation in Mont Laurier has been orchestrated by this association. |
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LEAD DOG - The "hands free" head light system will improve overall visibility |
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Serco- worked with Yves to design the official Snow Odyssey Log Books for recording this Guinness World Records. They supplied these log books as well as stationery and business cards |
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WCR Cellular phone supplier |
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Western Signs & Line Painting -
(5779 Russell Road RR#1, Carlsbad Springs, Ontario) -
They absorbed a portion of the cost
for the Odyssey sign that Yves will post in Watson Lake, Yukon. There is a sign post forest at the start of the Alaskan Highway. (www.yukoninfo.com/watson/signpostforest.html) |
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Compeau's -
Craig Compeau volunteered to be my host in Fairbanks, Alaska. He set up riding companions for the Nome trek. He replaced parts, coordinated multiple deliveries of these parts as well as parcels to keep my journey on schedule. He also absorbed costs for labor and many of the parts. |
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Everts Air Alaska -
Provided Air Cargo Transportation for the snowmobile from Nome to Fairbank Alaska. |
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Grizzly Ridge Honda -
Slave Lake, Alberta
780-849-3514 email: Grhonda@telusplanet.net -
This dealer inspected and serviced Yves' GTX600 as he passed through Alberta on both occasions. Multiple parts were replaced as required by extended wear and tear, including new skis. All costs associated with these parts and labor were completely absorbed by the dealer. |
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Power Merchants Ltd. - BRP-Skidoo Dealer-Jerry Bidulock (owner) drove 70km to pick up my snowmobile, arranged to have it serviced overnight by volunteer mechanics and returned it to me by 08:00am the next morning, at no cost to me. This is another example of the fine skidoo support network I encountered on my journey. . |
Hotel Managers that sponsored rooms for departure and arrival.