The Backwoods Giveaway Retreat almost didn’t happen. Three weeks before the event, the lodge double-booked us. No backup plan. Six random winners already selected. Sponsors committed. Trucks loaded. Momentum rolling. And that was just the beginning.

In this episode, we break down everything that went wrong leading up to the weekend — from scrambling to find a new lodge, to heat exchanger failures, broken belts, no snow for weeks, and riding 16 deep in shallow conditions.

But this isn’t just a recap. It’s about:

• Pivoting under pressure

• Leading in chaos

• Snowmobile culture

• Building something bigger than perfect conditions

We talk about:

– The scramble to save the retreat

– How a local mechanic saved Jose’s sled

– Meeting the six winners (including an engaged couple who both won)

– Riding in a big group without losing control

– Why snowmobile culture continues to surprise us in the best way

Every year we pick six completely random riders and spend a weekend together in the mountains. And every year, it reminds us why we do this. It’s never perfect. It’s always worth it. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into hosting something like this — this episode is the real behind-the-scenes.

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