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No snow? Laid up with the flu? Just feeling blue?

Dude, you need a quick fix from an action-packed snowmobiling DVD to cheer you up, get your heart pumpin' and your attitude adjusted.

So crank the volume and watch some of the best riding caught on film in the comfort of your own living room! We got to rock with these and other videos just before the season started. So here's our view from the couch on 6 of the slickest new snowmobile DVDs this season.

31st Annual World Championship Hillclimb
BAM Productions

Do you want to see what it's like to take on the gnarliest hillclimb in the world? Then check out this behind-the-scenes look at the Jackson Hole, Wyo., World Championship Hillclimb. We're not sure who is tougher in this film, the riders or the guys that catch the sleds that are out of control on a hill that is almost straight down. Meg Allen interviews riders, race teams and more with those interviews interspersed throughout shots of carnage on the hill. After watching this, you'll be pointing your sled at the biggest hill you can find, and trying your best to top it. Run time: 120 mins. (MSRP $24.95) More info: www.bamfilmproductions.com

Thunderstruck 5
Jim Phelan

Still the king of backcountry hill climbing action, Jim Phelan and Team Thunderstruck take on some of the biggest steeps we've ever seen. This DVD also has a smile-inducing crash section - don't try this at home - that is entertaining for anyone regardless of snowmobile experience. Rider personality and awe-inspiring free riding abound in this year's Thunderstruck video, and you won't find this many big hills in one movie anywhere. Run time: 65 mins., plus more than an hour of extras (MSRP $29.95) More info: www.bigskyx.com

Boondockers 3
Dan Gardiner and Andrew McCarthy

These guys put together a concise, hard rocking show with plenty of big cornice drops and entertaining spills. You will recognize famous riders throughout this DVD, including Cody Borchers, Chris Burandt, Dan Gardiner and Chris Brown. With only a small amount of narration, this film is mostly big action and tunes. It's simply fun to watch! (MSRP $24.95) More info: www.boondockers.ca

Extreme Velocity: Sledheads 2
Tahoe Films Limited

Thomas Opre has compiled numerous in-depth rider profiles and individual footage of 9 of the most phenomenal Western riders still topping the hills. There is plenty of narration to let the viewer know what they are watching and what the riders are thinking. The soundtrack is secondary to the rider discussions and action on the hills, but the music is all high-energy. The quality of photography also far exceeds your normal snowmobile flick. (MSRP $29.95) More info: www.tahoefilms.com

Adrenaline Overload Vol. II
Team Sno-Quest

If you want to see some scary deep powder, then this is the movie for you. Sleds disappear left and right into the fluffy powder after clearing cliff drops. You can almost feel the fun these riders are having. Paul Berg and Jason Nieters were responsible for catching all this deep powder action. With almost a pure music backdrop, you can't argue with the impressive footage and the sheer amount of snow that these riders play in. You also get a bonus Overload disc with more footage. Run time: 95 mins. (MSRP $24.95) More info: www.teamsnoquest.com

Mountain Mod Mania
Zoom Productions

Producer and cameraman Greg Painter - Doc Zoom - highlighted several of snowmobiling's best known companies and compiled more hill-climbing action than last year's edition. With several of AmSnow's Western staff making cameo appearances, we know there is some major mountain mod sled power on film here. Greg opted for a less aggressive soundtrack and more narration than other flicks, but there is a ton of footage on this one! Run time: 91 mins. (MSRP $24.95) More info: www.mountainmodmania.com