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Ski-Doo U: Technical Mountain Riding Tips
This is the first in a series of videos to help make you a better rider and to enjoy your Ski-Doo snowmobile to the fullest. Ski-Doo Freeride Ambassador Rob Hoff demonstrates some quick tips on technical mountain riding. Riding through trees, using the throttle, getting forward on a steep sidehill, downhill U-turns and more.
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Cable Willford Blog – RMSHA Race At Bear Lake, ID
This blog is a lot like my marriage. Lane (Lindstrom, SnoWest Magazine editor) made sure I was on board with it in good times and in bad, for better or for worse. Needless to say, Bear Lake did not go as expected for team Yamaha.
February 21, 2012
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We Ride The 2013 Ski-Doo Summit 800R XM
It’s been a long month for us. You know how it is. You know something but you can’t say anything to anyone about it for a while.
February 19, 2012
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Yamaha Goes Hillclimbing—On The Pro RMSHA Circuit
The first RMSHA race of the year is finally here! Bear Lake, ID, offers a challenging hill with plenty of steep off camber turns. Deep ruts and big holes will develop in a short amount of time and we will be plowing mud and shredding sagebrush for most of the weekend.
February 17, 2012
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Idaho Snowmobile Show Video
Here is some footage taken by Blake Allen of PowerSports Adventures of the Idaho Snowmobile Show late last fall.
February 16, 2012
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Friends Of The Payette Avalanche Center Annual Fund Raiser Is Next Week
The Friends of the Payette Avalanche Center Annual Fund Raiser is Saturday, Feb. 25 from 6-10 p.m. at Foresters in McCall, ID. There will be a silent auction and raffle as well as live music by the Sloppy Hogg Trio.
February 15, 2012
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Christian Brothers Racing To Give Away Seven Arctic Cat Z120 Snowmobiles This Winter
Fertile, Minn. – Seven lucky kids will leave the snowmobile races this winter with a new Arctic Cat Z120 snowmobile courtesy of Arctic Cat and Christian Brothers Racing. When kids sign up to take an Arctic Cat Z120 snowmobile for a demo ride at one of five snocross races and two cross-country races in which Christian Brothers Racing is participating in this winter, they will also be able to sign up to win a brand new Z120 decked out in Christian Brothers team graphics.
February 14, 2012
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Red Wings Teammates Give Tomas Holmstrom Snowmobile For Milestone Game
Tomas Holmstrom wasn’t sure what was going on at the end of practice recently when the doors to the Zamboni entrance opened while the players were still on the ice.
February 13, 2012
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Polaris Announces Early Release Of 800 Pro RMK 155
Best selling sled in the mountains just got lighter: weighs just 417 lbs.
Medina, MN - The very definition of Terrain Domination in the 2013 Polaris snowmobile lineup is the undisputed king of the mountain, the strong and incredibly lightweight 800 Pro RMK 155, the most flickable sled on the snow with the innovative QuickDrive Low Inertia Belt Drive System and dry weight of just 417 lbs.
February 10, 2012
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We Ride The 2013 Ski-Doo Summit 800R XM
It’s been a long month for us. You know how it is. You know something but you can’t say anything to anyone about it for a while.
February 19, 2012
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Idaho Snowmobile Show Is THIS Weekend
There’s snow in the mountains, we know of some sledders who have been out on that new snow and all that means it’s the perfect time for another snowmobile show—this time in western Idaho.
November 14, 2011
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SnoWest's 2012 Deep Powder Challenge Teaser
Which of the mountain 800 sleds was King of the Mountain this year in SnoWest Magazine's annual Deep Powder Challenge? We could tell you right now but ...
February 01, 2012
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Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due To Crash Hazard
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the Arctic Cat in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
February 08, 2012
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Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. Double Dose Of Distance
San Diego, Calif. – Just after midnight on the East Coast (9 p.m. Pacific) Levi LaVallee and Robbie Maddison soared over 300 feet of water, and when they safely landed, both established new world records for distance jumping on a snowmobile and motorcycle, respectively, at Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. The event was telecast live from San Diego, CA on ESPN, ESPNHD and ESPN3.
January 02, 2012
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Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
Name of Product: Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
December 19, 2011
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Honda Concept Snowmobile
Okay, this is pretty interesting—maybe not too practical for the mountains, but interesting.
November 18, 2011
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Weakest Link
Amidst the snow flurries on that cold January morning, a group of four snowmobilers wound their way through the rugged backcountry in the Salt River Range east of Alpine, WY. Poor visibility due to the flat light made for difficult riding conditions as the group carved across the slopes and traversed the sidehills while picking their way through tight canyons. An old access road carved its way above a steep drop-off which fell down into a flowing creek. However, deep snow on the steep slope crowded the road to the point where even the slightest track wash would cost a rider the sidehill.
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2012 800 Snowmobile Reviews
Battle for mountain supremacy
Has the mountain segment of 800 class snowmobiles ever been as competitive as it is going into the 2012 model year? With the proven Ski-Doo Summit, the remarkable Polaris Pro RMK and the promising Arctic Cat ProClimb, we have the makings for a spectacular battle for king of the hill on western slopes.
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Big Fat Lies
I’m going to ride more this year. Sure I am. Because why wouldn’t life be less busy this winter than it ever has before? And since when has the tendency to get softer as you age reversed itself? Here’s the truth: I’m going to come up with more excuses why I can’t go when people call on cold, cloudy or windy days or with boring riding destinations.
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Riding Mountain Horse
More fun than you can shake a single ski at
We’ve lost count of the times a product has been brought to our attention with the hype that it’s going to revolutionize snowmobiling. That list includes everything from seats to goggles, ski carbides to gas racks. About 99 percent of what comes through these channels gets the boot. Some are decent concepts that have made their place in the industry (without the revolution, however).
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Vacation Planning
Trying to plan a winter vacation is about as easy as picking the winning number on a roulette table—while the wheel is spinning and the ball is rolling, you just pick a number and hope.
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Where I Like To Ride
The second question I get asked the most—right behind “Which sled is your favorite?”—is “Where do you like to ride?”
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Back To The Basics
Throughout my 15 years as an instructor in various physically demanding trades and recreational activities, I have found there are three points of common correlation to achieve finesse of a task, no matter what the level of difficulty of obstacles and environment.
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Lane For Rent
I know most of you have probably heard of Rain For Rent. Well, there’s a new service on the market: Lane For Rent. This new service is similar to Rain For Rent except that when you use Lane For Rent, it’s just about guaranteed to snow if I go along.
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SnoWest Steve Janes Blog - Feb. 16th
Fine Line
February 16, 2012
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SnoWest Ryan Harris Blog - Feb. 16th
Easy Ethanol Test
February 16, 2012
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SnoWest Steve Janes Blog - Feb. 2nd
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February 02, 2012
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Project X update, Snow Show Favorites, Riding Wyoming's Sublette County, Snowmobile Belt Installation Tips, Clutch Install, Gear Box, Ski-Doo Advanced Tec Helium Jack & Highpants review, Tep Tips,
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