Michlb

Appreciate the quick response (also on YouTube!)! I guess we will give it a go with the backcountry version. We will use our machine in the Sierras, and once we reach the trailhead, there can be an abundance of snow. I ride a snowmobile in this area, so I know that there are situations where we will need all the help we can get to get out of a stuck situation, just like you shared in some of your videos. Yes, I know exactly what you mean with the little numbs on each paddle. It is exactly like a snowmobile track. Hopefully, once we have enough snow, this trip on asphalt will no longer be needed. We will get a trailer anyway, but even with that, it would be a complete pain to load and unload just to get a mile to the trailhead. Yes ... PRAY FOR SNOW! I appreciate your time and advice!

@Gunny what is your experience with running the Apache Backcountry‘s on pavement? I‘m not talking miles on end - my machine is parked in a village about a mile away from the trailhead. At the beginning of the season, it is more difficult to find a backcountry route to the trailhead that has sufficient snow, so riding about a mile on pavement is the best option. The dealer told me that it should not be a problem as long as I go slow. What is your experience?