{"id":35290,"date":"2025-03-28T11:15:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T15:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/?p=35290"},"modified":"2025-03-28T11:15:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T15:15:35","slug":"bobbiekate-machines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/bobbiekate-machines\/","title":{"rendered":"BobbieKate: Tons of Machines, One Way of Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5e59e0924d1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5e59e0924d1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/bobbiekate-machines\/#BobbieKate_Tons_of_Machines_One_Way_of_Life\" >BobbieKate: Tons of Machines, One Way of Life<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/bobbiekate-machines\/#The_Beginning\" >The Beginning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/bobbiekate-machines\/#A_knowledge_of_machines_that_keeps_on_growing\" >A knowledge of machines that keeps on growing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/bobbiekate-machines\/#The_womens_strenght\" >The women&#8217;s\u00a0 strenght<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/bobbiekate-machines\/#BobbieKate\" >BobbieKate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/bobbiekate-machines\/#Kirkland_Lake_a_paradise_for_snowmobilers\" >Kirkland Lake, a paradise for snowmobilers!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/bobbiekate-machines\/#The_5_things_you_absolutely_need_to_know_about_off_road_snowmobiling\" >The 5 things you absolutely need to know about off road snowmobiling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/bobbiekate-machines\/#My_snowmobile_off_road_trip_in_the_Chic-Chocs\" >My snowmobile off road trip in the Chic-Chocs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BobbieKate_Tons_of_Machines_One_Way_of_Life\"><\/span>BobbieKate: Tons of Machines, One Way of Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Hello Chicks and Machines followers! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">My name is BobbieKate Daley, and I am proud to be your newest collaborator. I am 20 years old building my career as an industrial mechanic millwright and growing my passion in the powersports world.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Born and raised on a dairy farm in northern New Brunswick, I grew up operating heavy equipment and spent my spare time on my dirtbike, four-wheeler, or snowmobile. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In 2023, I filmed with Chicks and Machines in their \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/chicks-and-machines-autour-du-monde\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autour du Monde<\/a>\u201d show on my 2017 Summit Expert where we showcased some of New Brunswick\u2019s most popular snowmobiling trails and must-stop lodges! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Following the series release, I was truly inspired by Cyndi and her teams\u2019 movement; and I knew that I wanted to become a part of it one day! <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;35209&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Beginning\"><\/span>The Beginning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">As a little girl, my parents started me off on a 300 freestyle tundra and a DS 90 four-wheeler. These machines are the root of my current passions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">They taught me about safety on the trails, responsibility, basic mechanics, and how to \u201cbraaaaaap\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">With my parents and my brother, we would travel to our camp every weekend after school on the snowmobiles; by the age of 12 or so, I think my parents realized I was about to become a real handful! <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;35245&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">At this point in my life, I knew I had an enormous passion for powersports. A few sleds and bikes later, I spent most days of my summer working on the farm to save up and purchase my very own off trail machine; my first one being a 2010 600 summit XP 146. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Me and all the boys from the area would get off the school bus at 3:30, race into the house to eat supper, and meet up on the same road every day after school to go explore the back country of what we like to call home \u201cdownshore\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I had dreams of mountain riding snowmobiles and took every opportunity to climb a hill and practice carving my sled on edge, don\u2019t forget the wheelies! All that was standing between me and making my way to the mountains was a drivers licence! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I quickly outgrew this snowmobile, craving more power &#8211; and that\u2019s where the 850 came in!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;35241&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_knowledge_of_machines_that_keeps_on_growing\"><\/span>A knowledge of machines that keeps on growing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After graduating from college in 2023 at 18 years old, I began my apprenticeship with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wajax.com\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wajax<\/a> at a local branch. Day to day, I diagnose, repair, and rebuild a variety of industrial components such as mining equipment, hydraulics, motors, and pumps. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This job suits me in every way even though it is typically a male dominated trade! With the knowledge that I continue to absorb from this line of work, I feel confident to work on my own machines to keep them in prime condition to hit the back country. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I maintained and rode my 850 summit expert for three years; but inevitably, with high mileage and hardcore riding, the motor finally seized up. A few months prior to this, I was highly considering making the switch to the dark side, a Polaris Matryx (I was a die hard BRP girl)! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">However, wanting to get back on the snow as quickly as possible, I decided, \u201cWhat better time to make the switch?\u201d December 2024 I brought home my newest machine, a 2023 850 RMK Khaos Matryx Slash.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;35233&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_womens_strenght\"><\/span>The women&#8217;s\u00a0 strenght<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This is my second year riding in the Chic-Chocs mountains located in the breathtaking Gaspesie, Quebec. I could not be happier to finally begin living the life I have always dreamed of. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This snowmobile is an absolute beast in the back country; and the design is unmatchable. It\u2019s been an incredible confidence boost to have a snowmobile work so technical yet powerful, being the petite girl that I am. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This year\u2019s goal has been working on manipulating the machine to do the hard work by improving my maneuvers and techniques. Women often struggle to ride alongside men, as men tend to have the advantages of leverage of height, weight, and strength. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">As one of few female riders in the area, we are discovering techniques that make the snowmobile do all that hard work. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I spend many weekends at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaspe-snowmobile-adventures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Sled Den<\/a> where Daniele, Ryan, and Jack offer the best hospitality, lodging, clinics, and guiding services. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Daniele has been my biggest inspiration over these past few years of learning my way in tree riding. She rides a 9R through the trees in such an effortless manner, and makes her stunts look like a dance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> It takes women like her to push women like me to keep practicing and learning in such a male dominated sport. Women building up and supporting other women is so impactful in these sports, and is why I am so excited to be a part of Chicks and Machines!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;35237&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;35243&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">As a 20 year old girl chasing her back country snowmobiling dreams, I can only hope that this journey alongside Chicks and Machines will help inspire other women to make the move! I am so thankful for this opportunity to work with and meet other women with the same mission. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Thank you and happy riding to all!<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BobbieKate\"><\/span><em>BobbieKate<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=&#8221;These articles could also be of interest&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kirkland_Lake_a_paradise_for_snowmobilers\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/kirkland-lake-snowmobilers\/\">Kirkland Lake, a paradise for snowmobilers!<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_5_things_you_absolutely_need_to_know_about_off_road_snowmobiling\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/5-things-to-know-snowmobiling\/\">The 5 things you absolutely need to know about off road snowmobiling<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_snowmobile_off_road_trip_in_the_Chic-Chocs\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/snowmobiles\/chic-chocs-off-roading\/\">My snowmobile off road trip in the Chic-Chocs<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] BobbieKate: Tons of Machines, One Way of Life Hello&hellip;","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":35239,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1775],"tags":[4274,3532,4275,3635,2218,3975,2204,4276],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35290"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/84"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35290"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35290\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35239"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35290"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35290"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35290"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}