JO MCKNIGHT
Co-owner/general manager, Action Motor Sports, Idaho Falls, ID
Favorite Riding Areas: No doubt anyone who knows me knows I love Bone, ID, more specifically, northeastern Bone.
Why There? I do love the area, as I have grown up riding in all the areas east of Idaho Falls. On a normal snow year, I can leave from the house, make an 80-mile loop all in fresh snow and most of the time never see a track. When we depart from the main parking lot, of which there are two, we can really cover some untracked snow. Having a fuel tank at a strategic location for fuel also helps.
There are all types of riding in that area and I really like the diversity. There is plenty of deep snow, climbing, creek-jumping and lots of scenic places to eat lunch. Us old guys gotta have lots of fuel for our old bodies.
How Long Have You Been Riding? I've been riding since I was 12-40 years now. That includes riding SnoJets, Ski Daddlers, TX 340, TNT and too many more to name.
Your Current Ride: My current ride just arrived this Monday (Sept. 20, 2010). A 2011 800 Pro-RMK. Last season saw me on mostly my 600/660 RMK. A couple of consistent changes on all my sleds are SLP skis and pipes. SLP skis are the best in the business for sure. I'm so old that I was around with Jim Noble when he spent all those nights inventing the first trick skis in an old pizza oven. The guy was a genius in many ways for sure. Rather than too many more mods to my sleds, I try to focus on riding better. I like my rides to go the whole day without lifting the hood.