then who was the first turbo? haha
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then who was the first turbo? haha
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First girl to climb Turbo hill, 1993, Stacey Speirs from Squamish, BC Yamaha exciter. Not a turbo.
Turbo trivia right there.
Turbo trivia right there.
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That part of the story I heard was guys from the states with turbos came up and climbed it and getting the name turbo. I believe they were turbo polaris’s.
yeah could be. I heard turbo vmax I think , but doest really matter.
it is an iconic hill climb though, probably the most famous hill in BC?
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It was, a 600 Polaris turbo.
0neoldfart
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I believe Bob Micku (buck lake bob) climbed turbo in the 90’s on a Forumula 583 with a plastic paddle track. I didn’t witness it personally, but I believe it.
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relations to the TSS boys?
Reid Hedlund with a polaris turbo. 1986 ish. Straight from RS. I will believe him.
Bob is Dave's Brother- Uncle to the TSS boys. Used to run the Ski Doo Dealership in Buck Lake.
Bob is also Cory Micku's (Slednecks) Dad.
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Speaking of Cory what ever happened to him? Used to be huge in the sled game but never hear about him anymore?
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Mark Thompson. Met him on MTC on the XP project back in 05'. I saw he still was climbing at Jackson Hole this year. His kids are a lot better than him now at his advanced age except for the one that crashed just past the start line this year lol.
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It's funny how photos do no justice to actually being there!! I actually have never been there.
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Who was Waldy? Revy local?
Yup revy local. Was a rider in the early sled films. Rode for Yamaha for awhile. Super talented and great guy. I will find some pics from back in the day.
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Yes I've seen that sign there on Boulder, also used to know a guy who's older brother was killed on Boulder in the '80s and coincidentally had the same name. Might have been Wally though not Waldy. Always wondered if it was a connection or just coincidence.
Yes Waldy’s brother died on boulder.
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He’s still riding recreationally, and building 911? big bores and clutch kits for the Gen 4. Actually think he has an ad on kijiji for the big bore kit. Very talented rider, all around good guy and a great ambassador to our sport.
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