06/11/2026
❄️ ARCTIC CAT PRIDE RUNS DEEP ❄️
There's something special about Arctic Cat riders. Once you're part of the Arctic Cat family, that loyalty often lasts for generations. 💚
This week, we're excited to spotlight a longtime R&R family — the Dahlks!
John "Zap" Dahlk started purchasing snowmobiles from R&R back in the 1970s, and his passion for Arctic Cat has been passed down through generations. Zap and his sons, Jamie, Jesse, and Scott, have all shared a love for snowmobiling, and together the Dahlk family has purchased an estimated 30-40 snowmobiles from R&R over the years. Jamie alone has owned at least 12 Arctic Cats!
One of the photos shared takes us back to 1996, when the Dahlk family purchased an incredible lineup of 3 ZRT 600s and 3 ZRs. Memories like these are what make snowmobiling so special.
Jamie summed it up perfectly:
*"Trails were perfect and so were the sleds!"*
That quote says it all. Great trails, great sleds, and great people. It's also a reminder of the incredible work our local snowmobile clubs put in year-round to maintain the amazing trail systems we enjoy throughout Vilas and Oneida Counties. 👏❄️
A huge THANK YOU to Jamie and the entire Dahlk family for sharing these photos and memories with us. Families like yours are what have helped build nearly 60 years of Arctic Cat history at R&R.
📸 Do you have an Arctic Cat purchased from the Ryden Family?
From Mike Sr. and Patty, to Randy and Nina, and alongside Tom and Cody, we'd love to see your photos! Whether it's a vintage Cat from decades ago, a family trail ride, your newest machine, or a throwback photo, share your memories with us. The stories and photos from our R&R family are what make nearly 60 years of Arctic Cat history so special. 💚🏁
