The annual pre-season pilgrimage to the Klim Compound in Aurora, Minnesota has begun and with it comes the debut of new gear, new team colors and the first hints of who is really going to be a contender when the season opens in just three weeks. While there are still a number of riders and teams waiting on parts to complete their new sled builds, the mid-December start to the season feels like the best opening timeline the sport has ever had.
Recent temps have allowed for almost all of the practice tracks to at least get a start on snowmaking, with West Fargo also up and running and ERX to follow soon. The 286 Series for youth riders kicks off this weekend and by the time round one of the ISOC national tour opens on December 16, the entire cast of characters should be clicking on all cylinders.
