MINNEAPOLIS--During a camping trip in Utah in 2000, Marc Joinville and France Labonte discovered an ATV trail that ran lengthwise through the state of Utah. Their finding sparked the dream to ride their ATVs from Canada to Mexico, through the United States.
 
"There are so many extraordinary places to discover, to explore and life is so short," said Joinville. "We felt using quads would enable us to have access to remote places and give us the opportunity to enjoy incredible scenery."

Owners of Polaris ATVs, Joinville contacted Polaris regarding their idea to ride cross-continent and the maker of "The World's Toughest ATVs" provided them with two new Sportsman X2 800 ATVs, parts and clothing. Polaris Sportsman ATVs are known for their legendary ride which will come in handy during the 10-month trek.

"When Joinville contacted us about their idea to travel across the continent, there was no doubt they would be riding 'The World's Toughest ATVs,'" said Jeff LeFever, marketing manager for Polaris ATVs. "The Sportsman X2 800 is the most capable and most versatile ATV in the industry, making it the perfect machine for the varying terrain and extreme demands the couple will put on their ATVs."

Joinville and Labonte will depart from British Columbia, Canada on July 7. Their "Quadtrek" journey will take them through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona and down the Baja peninsula, ending in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. They will live with the basics, camping and living in the wild for 10 months and carrying everything they need in a trailer behind one of the ATVs. Quadtrek will be documented at http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-US/Vehicles/EventsAndTours/2007ATVDiaries (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.) which will include updates on their journey and pictures.