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We’re not sure how many people, especially recreationists who use and recreate in Island Park, are aware of a proposal to build fences and overpasses in this part of eastern Idaho but here’s a pretty good news report from EastIdahoNews.com about it.
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U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke in late April signed two secretarial orders continuing his efforts to prioritize the Department of Interior’s recreation mission and increase access to public lands.
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April 21, 2018
Published in the March 2018 issue
Snow Tests, Feature, Arctic Cat, Column, Polaris, Ski-Doo
Steve Janes
For the second straight year the Ski-Doo Summit X 850 proved the combination of a rider-friendly chassis and linear performance is the perfect recipe for a great mountain snowmobile. However, this year’s winner didn’t exactly “overpower” the competition.
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Warmth and versatility are crucial when it comes to selecting the perfect mid-layer jacket. The all-new Arctiva Mech Mid-Layer Jacket provides you with just that. The 100 grams of 3M Thinsulate provides maximum warmth without bulk.
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April 18, 2018
News, Industry News, Ski-Doo
Valcourt, Québec – BRP employs some of the best designers in the industry, and they are once again recognized for their hard work and creativity with six Red Dot product design awards.
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April 17, 2018
Published in the March 2018 issue
Column, Feature, Ski-Doo, Snow Tests
Steve Janes
Ski-Doo’s 850 E-TEC engine took the mountain market by snowstorm last year and it has proven to be reliable, powerful and silky smooth. Rotax took that success and technology to create the new 600R E-TEC, Ski-Doo’s newest powerplant. We expect the same re
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April 16, 2018
Published in the March 2018 issue
Column, Feature
Ed Klim - President, International Snowmobile Manufacturer's Association
It is never too early to start planning your next snowmobile vacation. Block some days on your calendar and plan to go snowmobiling. As many of us know, there is not snow everywhere, but certainly snow can be readily available after a short drive.
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April 16, 2018
Published in the March 2018 issue
Column, Feature, Polaris, Snow Tests
The big—literally and figuratively—news from Polaris for model year 2019 is the 850 Patriot engine, the most powerful engine ever from the Minnesota snowmobile manufacturer. This engine undoubtedly ratchets up Polaris’ claim on the best power-to-weight ra
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Spring is always a forgotten time for riding. It seems we are all anxious in the fall to get out when the snow is sketchy and we’re very apt to bend or break parts on a covered stump before a base is formed … yet when we have a solid base and substantiall
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April 15, 2018
Published in the March 2018 issue
Arctic Cat, Feature, Snow Tests
Specialized. I’ve said that at least a hundred times to riders who ask me how the new Alpha One is. I know “specialized” isn’t really a good answer, but it worked well in a copy and paste text response.
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Caliber has designed a Sled Wheels Assembly Kit that is easy to attach to the skis and designed to stay attached regardless of the surface and distance you’re moving your snowmobile.
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In a recent article in the Idaho Statesman, the results of a wolverine study by the U.S. Forest Service were released and, for once, an animal study doesn’t reflect negatively on snowmobiling and snowmobilers.
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The Rocky Mountain States Hillclimb Association will be holding a two-day hillclimb April 7-8 at the Tamarack Resort in central Idaho.