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Mar 11, 2011 · In this 2008 image, Edgar Hetteen (right) is joined by Scorpion co-founder Richard Harrison (left) and Dave Guenther (center) of the Antique Snowmobile Club of America. Consequently, on numerous trips to Roseau I grew to know Edgar’s brother Allan quite well.
- Prelude to A Dream
- Past and Present
- Homecoming
- Beating Technology
- Triumphant Return
In the fall of 1999, a good friend that works at Polaris named Ed Skomoroh laid out plans for a re-creation of Hetteen’s Alaska trip. Bob Persson, a friend of Hetteen’s, suggested another Alaskan adventure to mark the 40th anniversary of the journey. Hetteen himself was going on the trip as well as Polaris co-founder David Johnson, Polaris CEO Tom ...
The first day on the trail went so well that we left the village of Tuluksak the next morning excited for the adventure to continue. The second day was going to be a long ride of about 160 miles with a stop at the home of Alex Aloysius in the village of Kalskag. Aloysius guided Hetteen and the original crew safely across the great portage on the 19...
Because of the late arrival into Grayling the night before, day three began with a visit to the school. We were impressed to see the school decorated with “Welcome back to Grayling” signs and a ’60s vintage Sno-Traveler in front of the school. Kaltag was the next destination village for the group. Our guide, Esmailka, had even more reason to hope t...
That evening in Ruby, the technology connection failed us. Miels and I tried, as we did each night, to send photos back via the satellite phone to the Internet. Just to the south of us was a large bluff that prevented a clear angle to the satellite. There was no way we would get a clear connection from town. We loaded up the equipment and drove a f...
The final legs of the journey went by so fast, as we had our final destination of Fairbanks drawing closer. A sense of sadness started to come over me as I realized this dream trip started to come to a close. The trip was going so well and we still had several more villages and sights to see. I started to feel the success of the trip was at hand, t...
Historians will remember Edgar Hetteen as the man who started Polaris and Arctic Cat and made historic journeys to prove the capabilities of the snowmobile. Those who knew him well will remember his sharp mind, determined nature, passion for snowmobiling and amazing story-telling abilities.
Edgar Hetteen. DATE OF INDUCTION: January 18, 1990. CAREER SPAN: 1954-2011. COMPETITION TYPE: BRANDS RACED: AGE AT INDUCTION: 69. One of snowmobiling’s true visionaries, Edgar Hetteen co-founded the Polaris snowmobile company in 1954 and later the Arctic Cat snowmobile company in 1959.
It is with great sadness that we relay word of the passing of the legendary Edgar Hetteen, one of the co-founders of Polaris and such a long-time driving force in the snowmobile industry that he is commonly called "The Godfather of Snowmobiling." Edgar died on Saturday, Feb. 12. He was 90.
The legendary founder of Arctic Cat, co-founder of Polaris and "grandfather" of snowmobiling died on Saturday, Feb. 12, in Grand Rapids, MN. He was 90 years old. An innovative visionary who turned the concept of an over-the-snow machine into a playful winter pastime, Hetteen made deep, lasting tracks that led to a new means of experiencing winter.
Jan 12, 1998 · Breaking Trail. Hardcover – January 12, 1998. by Edgar Hetteen (Author), Jay Lemke (Author) 4.8 13 ratings. See all formats and editions. Follow Edgar Hetteen from poverty to millonaire as he starts Polaris and Artic Cat snowmobile companies. Report an issue with this product or seller. Print length.
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