The “3 Old Guys” snowmobile adventurers have finished their 3,700-mile trek from Grand Rapids, Minnesota, to Newfoundland and Labrador, reaching their destination in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, on Thursday afternoon, March 6.

Chalk up another adventure for the books.

The “3 Old Guys” — from left, Paul Dick, Rex Hibbert and Rob Hallstrom — stand by their snowmobiles on Thursday, March 6, 2025, after reaching their destination in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. The trio departed from Dick’s home in Grand Rapids, Minn., on Feb. 13, 2025. (Courtesy of Kasie Plekkenpol)

The trio – Paul Dick, 74, of Grand Rapids; Rex Hibbert, 71, of Driggs, Idaho; and Rob Hallstrom, 67, of Park Rapids, Minn. – departed from Dick’s home in Grand Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 13.

Hallstrom’s daughter, Kasie Plekkenpol, shared a photo of the trio standing by their snowmobiles in Corner Brook on Thursday afternoon. They arrived in Corner Brook about 4:15 p.m. Newfoundland time, Plekkenpol said, which would be 1:45 p.m. Central Time.

Plekkenpol has been posting regular updates on the trio’s progress on the “3 Old Guys Ride Across North America” Facebook page, which has attracted more than 48,000 followers.

In a Wednesday night Facebook post, Plekkenpol said the trio had encountered some challenging conditions on the second-to-last day of riding, which took them through an area of high country that some people call “the Bermuda Triangle of Newfoundland riding.”

The high country, according to the Facebook post, features “wide open rolling hills, rocky and stunning, stretching as far as the eye could see. At one point, facing deep powder snow and no trails, the trio wondered if they should turn back or push forward to an uncertain destination.

“Then, just as darkness truly set in, luck was on their side. They hit an unplowed road with numerous snowmobile tracks and were pointed toward KM29 – a cabin of welcoming riders that not only had access to gas but also happened to be serving up a hot spaghetti dinner,” the Facebook update indicated. “Walking in felt like stepping into a remote men’s club, a warm welcome after a long and unexpected challenge.

“While Wednesday’s ride was breathtaking, it was also one of the more physically demanding on this trek. But that’s what makes this journey unforgettable.”

The trip from Grand Rapids to Newfoundland and Labrador marks the third major trek the “3 Old Guys” have taken in recent years. In 2019, they snowmobiled from Grand Rapids to Churchill, Manitoba, on Hudson Bay and back. In 2023, they rode from Grand Rapids to Fairbanks, Alaska, a grueling trek that covered some 5,000 miles.

In a text message, Plekkenpol said Thursday’s arrival in Corner Brook marked the two-year anniversary of their departure from Grand Rapids to Fairbanks.

“They essentially crossed North America in exactly two years to the day, with a winter off due to no snow,” Plekkenpol said.

The “3 Old Guys” drove Arctic Cat Norseman snowmobiles on the 2019 and 2023 excursions but this year drove Arctic Cat 600 Riot sleds to Newfoundland and Labrador.

The trio has scheduled a “Ride-in and Meet and Greet” for noon Saturday (Newfoundland time) at the Arctic West power sports dealership in Birchy Head, Newfoundland, according to a Thursday Facebook update.

The “3 Old Guys” plan to fly home from Newfoundland, and Arctic Cat will haul the snowmobiles back to Minnesota. In her text message, Plekkenpol said flights haven’t been confirmed, “but I think they may be coming back Sunday.”

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