SnoWest December 2012

December 2012


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SnoWest Magazine

December 2012

Volume 39 Number 8

 

Features

22 BackCountry Aces

The mountain freeride class gives western sledders one more option to attach the backcountry. These sleds scream “go big or go home.” In other words these aren’t your mother’s trail sleds. By Ryan Harris

 

28 Exclusive SnoWest Performance Products Guide

Think of this as an expanded--by a whole lot--Gear Box section where we show you dozens of parts and accessories to help dress up your sled, improve your ride and be more comfortable while riding.

 

40 Pioneer  Mtns: Better the Second Time

We've ridden and written about the riding around Polaris, MT, and the surrounding Pioneer Mountains once before in the pages of SnoWest Magazine. Our second visit to this area of southwest Montana was every bit as good as our first ride there, maybe even a little better. By Lane Lindstrom

 

52 Tricks Of The Trade                                                         

Sometimes it’s the simple things that can make a difference in keeping our snowmobiles running in top shape. SLP's Dustin Pancheri gives some ideas on how to find more performance without spending a lot of money. By Dustin Pancheri

 

Departments

 

Departments

10 Guest Column By Sandra Mitchell

12 Letters To The Editor

14 Fronts & Forecasts

18 Gear Box

50 Product Review: BCA Avalanche Pack

51 Product Review: SympaTex Snowmobile Suit

46 Advertiser Index

70 Snow Dust

 

On The Cover

Don’t think the freeride segment of mountain sleds is just for “free spirits.” They are designed for those riders who aggressively attack the snow in the toughest terrain that’s where these sleds like Cat’s HCR really shines. Photo by Ryan Harris

 

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