CHRIS RUSKE
Ski-Doo Project Leader, R&D, High Altitude Test Center, Grand Lake, CO
Favorite Riding Areas: There are many favorite spots, especially the one I am riding at that moment. But one of my all-time favorites would be Revelstoke, BC. There is such a variety of terrain there but the best part is how open it is. And you can always find powder since people don't use it all up.
However, "favorite" spots are too numerous and I am keeping some of my favorites to myself so I can still go there without people finding us when we test.
Why There? People used to stay close to the trail and not use all the terrain, so it was always great powder. That may have changed since I haven't been back for a few years, but I loved the "extra horsepower" of lower elevation, too. The scenery was great. There's not that much tree running, which I like a lot, but the rest was great.
How Long Have You Been Riding? Do I really have to answer this one? Forty-six years.
Your Current Ride: Here is another "Do I have to?" I will be riding anything from a 2012 to a 2014 Ski-Doo Summit. The rest of the question will require you to drool.