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(ED—You’ve most likely seen the 2020 Arctic Cat mountain lineup … and probably also noticed there is no mountain 600 for next season. You might remember that Arctic Cat released the M 6000 Alpha One last fall at Haydays in a limited build. So what gives?

How to use avalanche beacons to save your life.

The Western Chapter of the American Council of Snowmobile Associations held its annual winter meeting this past weekend in Montana.

The editors of SnoWest Magazine got a chance to put the IceAge Elevate Kit to the test on an exclusive ride. Riding both the Alpha One single-beam rear suspension and the M8000 twin-beam rear suspension, we found that by increasing the ride height, you no

Steve Janes tests out the Fortress BasePro.

HJC’s new off-road helmet was designed with the purpose of creating ease and comfort for the rider, so that his or her focus can remain on the obstacles ahead.

Rhett Clark lists his top 10 sleds for 2019, including Ski-Doo, Arctic Cat, Polaris, and Yamaha.

A review of the redesign of the Lochsa one-piece from Klim.

Ryan Harris list his top 10 machines, including Arctic Cat, Polaris, and Ski-Doo.

Arctic Cat is going all in on its new single beam rear suspension. What does that mean? It means simply that all 2020 Cat mountain sleds will use the Alpha One single beam rear suspension.

In addition to a trimmed down mountain lineup, Arctic Cat has unveiled its new Riot lineup—the Riot and Riot X—and is billing it as a crossover sled that can attack the trails and deep snow.

Steve Janes installs the SLP Lightweight Silencer.

Valcourt, Quebec - BRP has announced the purchase of select assets of Faster Faster, Inc. (Alta Motors) as part of BRP’s longstanding interest in new technologies and alternate energy sources for the powersports industry.

Janesville, WI – The all new Arctiva Advance boot is best in class.

These are 600 days—the kind that if you’re riding a smaller horsepower sled, you can go full-throttle most of the time, yet maintain a reasonable ground speed to allow your imagination to pick unique lines through the trees.

Steve Janes tests out the Bolt Lock.

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Environmental groups said earlier this month they plan to sue the Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to prevent the recent loss of the last herd of mountain caribou in the Lower 48.

Steve Janes tests out KneeBlades.

The day is not done when the sun starts to set. For a rider on the 2020 Summit SP it means there’s plenty of time and energy left to take in another epic view from the top. When others turn to head for the truck or the trail, the Summit SP is ready to pro

Pushing the envelope comes standard for a Summit X rider. Climbing farther up an ascent, getting more technical in the trees, going bigger and deeper are the goals of every ride. The X rider lives for the challenge of bettering the last ride and bettering

The deep-snow riding experience is unlike any other in the world. When it’s done aboard a Ski-Doo Summit, it creates a combination that’s nearly indescribable. Equal parts power and precision, it can take a rider from gracefully carving a powder-filled sl

The trees are tighter. The hills are steeper. The snow is deeper. The challenge is greater, but so is the reward. Seldom does a sled come along that changes the way a rider interprets the terrain and vastly expands the possibilities of where they can go.

Installing the Ski-Doo Adjustable Ski Stance in 6 easy steps.

Hippie Mandy Fabel tries out snowmobiling with a Polaris RMK and shares her experience.

A look at the Fox iQS, its modes, and its features.

Scotts Valley, Calif. – Bell Helmets, an industry leader in innovative head protection, today appointed Tim Piver as senior product manager, where he will oversee the company’s emerging snowmobile category. The hiring is evidence of Bell’s continued desir

On our recent install, we weren’t looking to go full-out since we also use our trailer to hall UTVs. But we did want to protect the deck from carbide scratches and allow for easy loading and unloading. So we went with just the Caliber Edge Glides 2.0, Low

The USXC Turtle River Rough Rider 100 in Manvel, ND, was postponed earlier this year due to lack of snow. It is now rescheduled for Saturday, March 9.

Lane Lindstrom lists his top 10 favorite snowmobiles, featuring Ski-Doo, Polaris, Arctic Cat, and Yamaha.

Team CC and Ski-Doo have announced their 2019 Iron Dog Race roster of teams. They have expanded to a total of nine teams this year.

Steve Janes lists his top 10 snowmobiles, including models from Ski-Doo, Polaris, and Arctic Cat.

A riding gear maintenance guide from Klim.

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Haslett, MI - The Go Snowmobiling campaign has been supported by the snowmobile community over the years. Clubs, groups and associations across North America have taken military personnel snowmobiling, coordinated enlightenment rides with land managers an

St. Germain, Wis. – The biggest weekend of the year for the Snowmobile Hall of Fame (SHOF) and Museum in St. Germain, WI, is just two weeks away as it honors a new class of inductees.

Des Plaines, Ill., — The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released its first report on the theft of snowmobiles in the United States. While not nearly as pervasive as vehicle thefts, snowmobile thefts can impact public safety and basic transportatio

The only snow bike race in the Cascade Mountains—and the only one in the state of Oregon—is Saturday, Feb. 9 at Diamond Lake Resort.

We need everyone to send in e-mails supporting Idaho House Bill 75 that creates a non-resident OHV fee. The e-mail messages needs to go the House Transportation Committee—a separate message to each member please. A flyer is attached above that provides go

Ever had an OEM throttle get stuck open or break? Not what you want to have happen when you’re weaving your way through the trees on a steep sidehill with no room for error.

Haslett, MI - I recently attended a tourism planning event and learned that Americans love to take vacations and they say vacations are important to them—and yet more than 54 percent of all North American employees with vacation time leave a considerable

Minneapolis - Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII) appointed Gwynne Shotwell to the company’s Board of Directors effective March 1, 2019.

Ski-Doo snocross athletes continued to dominate the track in the latest rounds of ISOC Snocross racing at Mt. Pleasant, MI, Feb. 1-2. Checkered flags were again the theme of the weekend as X-Team racers collected wins in nearly every class on the weekend.

An Alaska man met the sled's seller, asked for a test ride, then never came back.

As good as our ride on Monday was in western Wyoming near Brooks Lake Lodge dare we say our second day was even better?

Madison, WI. – Boondock Nation gives viewers even more backcountry snowmobiling action with the launch of its new mini-series, “One of Those Days.” This mini-series provides a glimpse behind the scenes and follows the series’ riders on and off the snow as

Yes, our timing was impeccable—this time.

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Often when we snowmobile we find that for whatever reason our line has been taken from us. Sometimes it’s a tree you don’t see, sometimes it’s a log, and sometimes it’s a creek that has been expanded by another sled passing over it.

"Nothing is easier than filling up your sled, straight from the pump. It’s the essence of pull-and-go, and is a focus of our company,” says Steven Marlenee, Marketing Director.

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On a recent ride, Brad Anderson was testing out Klim gear. On this particular day, the temperatures were in the single digits in the morning but climbed to the upper 20s as the day progressed. The key is to wear clothing that keeps you warm when it’s cold