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  • 2019 Yamaha Sidewinder M-TX LE 162

    March 31, 2019 Published in the February 2019 issue Feature
    Features of the 2019 Yamaha Sidewinder M-TX LE 162.
  • Product Install: Ski-Doo Quick Adjust Ski Stance

    March 30, 2019 Published in the February 2019 issue Product Tests Steve Janes
    How to install the Ski-Doo quick adjust ski stance.
  • Request For Help Gathering End Of Season Snowmobiling Data

    March 29, 2019 News
    Please take a minute to fill this questionnaire out and send it in to the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association.
  • Chevron Announces the Retail Rollout of Techron Protection Plus Powersports & Small Engine Fuel System Treatment: Formulated for maximum protection of powersports, power product engines and fuel systems during operation, storage

    March 29, 2019 New Products
    San Ramon, Calif. — Chevron Products Company, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and leading provider of premium aftermarket fuel additives, engine oils, lubricants, coolants and related products, announces the retail rollout of its new Techron Protection
  • Product Review--CargoLug: Cool & Collected

    March 29, 2019 New Products, News Web Exclusive
    The CargoLug Tunnel Platform, introduced in 2018, was designed to lift any bag above the tunnel to allow the heat to escape and snow dust to collect. It is specifically designed for Polaris Pro chassis snowmobiles (but will work on most previous models).
  • 8 Reasons Why We Love Snow Shows

    March 29, 2019 Published in the February 2019 issue Feature Steve Janes
    8 great things about snow shows, featuring pictures from the last Idaho Snowmobile Show in Boise.
  • Why You Are Killing Snowmobiling Without Knowing It (And 7 Ways To Fix It)

    March 28, 2019 Published in the February 2019 issue Feature Mandy Fabel
    7 ways to keep snowmobiling alive, including avalanche gear and snowmobile clubs.
  • High Expectations: For those who demand everything

    March 27, 2019 Published in the February 2019 issue Feature Steve Janes
    Why the 2019 Arctic Cat M 800 Hardcore is perfect for hardcore riders.
  • Camso’s EPIC 280 Now The Track Of Choice For Riders Seeking Deep Snow Adventure

    March 26, 2019 New Products
    Magog, Quebec - Camso today announced the launch of its new EPIC 280, a track designed specifically for extreme snow terrain, allowing riders to transform their sleds into deep snow adventure machines.
  • Clean Snowmobile Challenge Winners Include Michigan Tech's Diesel Team

    March 26, 2019 News
    Michigan Technological University fared well in the 2019 SAE International Clean Snowmobile Challenge, taking first place in the compression ignition diesel utility class. The team took home a trophy and $1,000 prize sponsored by Oshkosh. The group also r
  • Product Install: Linq Slim Waterproof Tunnel Bag

    March 26, 2019 Published in the February 2019 issue Product Tests
  • BRP Launches International Design Competition With Design Schools Above The 45th Parallel

    March 25, 2019 News
    Rovaniemi, Finland – BRP officially launched the 4th edition of its International Design Competition during Arctic Design Week. This year, BRP has expanded the competition to include more design schools from around the world that face harsh winter conditi
  • Z1R Introduces New Rise Ascend Youth Helmet

    March 25, 2019 New Products
    Janesville, Wisc. – Is your growing young rider in between a child size and adult size helmet? Have them try on the brand new Z1R Rise Ascend Youth helmet for a perfect fit.
  • Dominant ISOC Snocross Season Closes With Eight Championships For Ski-Doo X-Team Racers

    March 25, 2019 News
    Ski-Doo snocross racers finished off the ISOC snocross season in dominant style by winning races to leave no doubt about the season championships they earned.
  • SnoWest's 45th Anniversary

    March 25, 2019 Published in the February 2019 issue Feature
    SnoWest looks back at its beginnings for its 45th anniversary.
  • Arctiva introduces the all-new LAT48 gear

    March 25, 2019 New Products, News Web Exclusive
    The all new Arctiva LAT48 gear gets it. This gear is ready to take you further than you’ve ever been before with its fully waterproof and durable polyester shell. Packed with top of the line 3M Thinsulate™ insulation throughout the entire jacket and bib,
  • SKS vs. RMK: What's best for you?

    March 24, 2019 Published in the February 2019 issue Feature Lane Lindstrom
    Comparing and contrasting Polaris' 800 Pro RMK 155 and 800 SKS 155.
  • Product Install: Summit Pro Seat

    March 23, 2019 Published in the January 2019 issue Product Tests
    Installing a Ski-Doo Summit Pro Seat.
  • Renting vs. Trailering

    March 22, 2019 Published in the January 2019 issue Feature Lane Lindstrom
  • Shortest Test of Long Tracks: 4 Reasons Why They Fit a Niche

    March 21, 2019 Published in the January 2019 issue Feature Steve Janes
    Comparing short and long tracks.
  • Product Review: FXR Blade XPE Helmet

    March 19, 2019 Published in the January 2019 issue Product Tests Brad Anderson
    Reviewing the FXR Blade XPE Helmet.
  • 2020 YETI SnowMX Set To Push The Limits Of Deep Snow Adventure

    March 18, 2019 Feature
    Magog, QC – Camso aims to bring snowbike enthusiasts to new levels of performance in deep snow terrain with the launch of its 2020 YETI SnowMX system.
  • Arctic Arrow To Attempt Record Run At Manawa Snodeo 2020

    March 18, 2019 News
    The Arctic Arrow rocket “sled” and pilot Kurt Anderson, along with Rocketboys crew Ky and Buddy Michaelson, of Minneapolis, MN, have reached an agreement with the Manawa Snodeo to run for the World Ice Speed record of 247.93 mph at next year’s event on Be
  • USDA Forest Service Releases Final Instructions On Objections For Blue Mountains Forest Plan Revisions

    March 18, 2019 News
    Portland, Ore. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service has released final objection instructions for the Umatilla, Malheur, and Wallowa-Whitman Forest Plan Revisions. The Regional Forester has been instructed to withdraw the draft Recor
  • CAY Industries Introduces Socket Roll Pro: The ultimate in portable socket storage

    March 18, 2019 New Products
    Developed to be the ultimate solution for portable socket storage, Socket Roll Pro is the first and only portable tool organizer that offers a clearly-labeled and easily stowable container for sockets, wrenches and drives.
  • Project Ron Burgundy: A stage-built AXYS 800 Pro RMK

    March 18, 2019 Published in the January 2019 issue Feature Ryan Harris
    A look at Project Ron Burgundy, a 2018 Polaris 800 Pro RMK 163.
  • Scoping Document For Soldier Creek Recreation Improvements, Salt Creek Warming Hut Proposals

    March 17, 2019 News
    The Fairfield Ranger District of the Sawtooth National Forest is proposing two separate projects in the Soldier Creek and Salt Creek drainages. The projects are as follows:
  • Wish List: Snowmobiling on a Budget

    March 17, 2019 Published in the December 2018 issue Feature
    Products within a reasonable budget.
  • Check Out the Trans-Montana Ride

    March 16, 2019 Published in the December 2018 issue Feature
    A look at the annual Trans-Montana Charity Ride.
  • Day 1 Of Snocross Racing With Juniors, 120s In West Yellowstone

    March 15, 2019 Feature Web Exclusive
    While the vintage racers were tearing up the track across a snow berm from the snocross track, the young racers were doing the same on the snocross track.
  • Racin’ With The Oldies: Vintage Racing In West Yellowstone

    March 15, 2019 Feature Web Exclusive
    The first day of the vintage oval racing took place at the West Yellowstone Snowmobile Expo, Powersports & Racing today.
  • E-15 Fuel Update

    March 14, 2019 News American Council of Snowmobile Associations
    The Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2019 (H.R. 1024) is bipartisan legislation that would require the EPA to revise the labeling requirements for pumps that dispense E15.
  • Snowmobile Expo Powersports And Races Starts FRIDAY

    March 14, 2019 News
    The Snowmobile Expo Powersports and Races event is unofficially known as the event that signals the end of the winter season—although there is still plenty of riding to be had in the mountains of southwest Montana and eastern Idaho.
  • U.S. 20: Idaho's Snowmobile Mecca Corridor

    March 14, 2019 Published in the December 2018 issue Feature Steve Janes
    Highlights along U.S. 20, including Island Park, West Yellowstone, Klim HQ, riding locations, great businesses, and more.
  • Winning Combination: Product Test—Sly Dog Skis

    March 13, 2019 Product Tests, Feature Web Exclusive Steve Janes
    The editors of SnoWest Magazine tested the Sly Dog Attack Skis on a Polaris Pro-RMK 850 and were impressed by how the skis performed on both hardpack trails and in deep powder.
  • Ski-Doo X-Team Racers Take Command In Iowa

    March 13, 2019 News
    Ski-Doo Snocross racers continued their historic season claiming five of six podium places in the headliner Pro class on a challenging track in Dubuque, IA, March 8-9, including two wins by Elias Ishoel (BOSS Racing) on the weekend.
  • 10 Basics You Should Know About Avalanches

    March 13, 2019 Feature
  • Best Weller Sellers

    March 13, 2019 Published in the December 2018 issue Feature
    The best sellers from Weller Recreation, a multi-line powersports dealer in Kamas, UT.
  • Opinion: Rigidity vs Flexibility

    March 12, 2019 Published in the December 2018 issue Feature Steve Janes
    Steve Janes chooses between the 850s from Ski-Doo and Polaris.
  • C&A Pro Adds Custom Snowmobile Ski Configurator To Website: Color simulator gives riders opportunity to see color combinations before ordering

    March 11, 2019 New Products
    Hutchinson, MN - C&A Pro has announced that its custom high performance snowmobile skis can now be ordered online at www.caproskis.com.
  • Morgan, Olds Win Iron Dog Using VES Extreme

    March 11, 2019 News
    Medina, MN - Alaska’s Iron Dog race sends riders 1,954 miles over some of the roughest and remote terrain on the planet. Starting at Deshka Landing north of Anchorage, riders head west to Nome, then turn back east and head to the finish line in Fairbanks.
  • Tech Support Is King

    March 10, 2019 Published in the December 2018 issue Feature
    We asked Boondocker why their company has such a great program.
  • Arctic Cat Announces Snowmageddon Event

    March 09, 2019 News
    (ED—We presented some of this information a few days ago but here is the official press release from Arctic Cat, along with U.S. pricing.)
  • Made for the Mountains: The 600 class sleds can hold their own

    March 09, 2019 Published in the December 2018 issue Feature Steve Janes
    7 reasons why the 600s are made for the mountains.
  • What's Hot In The Northwest

    March 08, 2019 Published in the November 2018 issue Feature
    Brian Gilmore, general manager of Northwest Motorsports, shares his best-sellers.
  • Arctiva Introduces All-New LAT48 Gear

    March 07, 2019 New Products
    Work hard, play harder. The all new Arctiva LAT48 gear gets it.
  • Ski-Doo Launching Escape Mountain Video Series

    March 07, 2019 News
    Ski-Doo snowmobiles is launching a short video series next fall that combines the fun and challenge of an escape room with the rugged, beautiful setting of deep snow mountain snowmobiling.
  • 2019 M 6000 Alpha One: Master the backcountry the easy way

    March 07, 2019 Published in the November 2018 issue Feature
  • Arctic Cat Snowmageddon Event

    March 05, 2019 News
    Winter Warning: Arctic Cat’s all-new Snowmageddon event is your only chance to order a 2020 Arctic Cat. And when you do, you'll get our most exciting offer ever on Cat’s best rides ever.
  • 2020 Timbersled: A Riot On Snow

    March 05, 2019 Feature
    When looking over the 2020 Polaris lineup, we’re definitely not looking past the new Timbersled snow bike kits.
  • Kody Kamm Holds Off Hunter Patenaude To Secure Second Straight $10,000 Payday At ERX Eliminator

    March 05, 2019 News
    Elk River, MN - Kody Kamm’s road to a second straight ERX Eliminator title was not without challenges, including a loss in the final round of double elimination. However, after 30 rounds of competition, the Hentges Racing/Monster Energy/Polaris rider prev
  • 2020 Yamaha: Lineup Bigger, Yet Smaller

    March 05, 2019 Feature
    Yamaha giveth and Yamaha taketh away for model year 2020.
  • North by Northwest: Libby delivers the goods

    March 05, 2019 Published in the November 2018 issue Feature Lane Lindstrom
    We took a ride in Libby, MT. Here's why it's worth going there.
  • 2020 Polaris RMK EVO

    March 04, 2019 Feature
    The new Polaris RMK EVO is built specifically for new riders. With compact ergonomics and performance perfectly scaled to them, it transforms new riders into confident riders.
  • New 2020 Polaris RMK Khaos 155 Is Polaris' Most-Agile Mountain Sled

    March 04, 2019 Feature
    Polaris has introduced the new 2020 RMK Khaos 155 for riders looking for the most playful and fun—and most flickable—all-mountain sled. The industry’s first all-mountain sled is designed for all riding zones and it delivers easy, lively and dynamic riding
  • 2020 Ski-Doo Freeride: Boundaries Aren’t For Everyone

    March 03, 2019 Feature
    Stalking wild terrain for big drops and big air like a predator hunting its prey, riders of the 2020 Ski-Doo Freeride know exactly what they want—what they need—to feed their appetite for adrenaline. That desire to go bigger, jump farther and ride harder
  • 600 (or 6) Facts About the New Rotax 600R E-Tec

    March 03, 2019 Published in the November 2018 issue Feature Lane Lindstrom
    6 facts about the Rotax 600R E-Tec.
  • 22 Teams Ready To Run In SAE International Clean Snowmobile Challenge

    March 02, 2019 News
    An endurance run to Copper Harbor. Sound checks. Emissions tests. The 19th annual Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) International Clean Snowmobile Challenge returns to Michigan Technological University's Keweenaw Research Center in Houghton, MI, Mar
  • Test Rider Feedback: First Impressions of Ski-Doo Summit X 850

    March 02, 2019 Published in the November 2018 issue Feature Rhett Clark
    Rhett Clark gives feedback after a test ride on the Ski-Doo Summit X 850.
  • 16 Reasons Ski-Doo Reigns: Features enhance your snowmobiling experience

    March 01, 2019 Published in the November 2018 issue Feature Steve Janes
    16 features that make Ski-Doo the best choice of snowmobile.
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