It’s that time of year when the smell of racing fuel and burned oil fill the air. It’s time to think about winter activities like snowmobiling and snowmobiling; what else is there? To kick off the season, the Sno Barons Hay Days brings excitement every snowmobiler, young and old. There are plenty of activities andRead More
Rider Journal – Model Year 2017 Snow Shoot – Dan Canfield
Ok, I know I say this just about every year, but being in West Yellowstone, MT in March and walking into the staging area to line upon line of new snowmobiles from the 4 OEMs is a really cool experience. Yes, sometimes what you think about being a snowmobile test rider or media member orRead More
MaxSled 2017 Snowmobile Brand Choice Awards
It’s been a long time since we’ve given out any choice awards, so we thought maybe it’s time we named names and did it for the 2017 models. We’ve seen and ridden the new machines, so now it’s time to roll out the red carpet, put on our best (snowmobile) suits, splash on a littleRead More
Yamaha 2017 Sidewinder Dealer Open House Schedule
The 2017 Yamaha Dealer Open House schedule is set! Stop by one of these participating dealers to check out the new Turbocharged Sidewinder for yourself. Reps are on hand to answer questions. Special Open House offers available! If the Manufacturer’s Sneak Peek show tour doesn’t stop near you, this is a great way to touchRead More
Model Year 2017 Snowmobile Sneak Peek Tour
The new 2017 snowmobiles are here and there’s no better way to experience the new models and learn about the latest technology then by visiting a manufacturer’s Sneak Peek tour location in your area. Once again Yamaha, Ski-Doo and Polaris have teamed up to bring their latest new snowmobile models with a tour starting inRead More
2017 Model Snowmobile Release – Arctic Cat
Grab your iPod, go to iTunes and listen to AC/DC’s Thunderstruck while you read this, because Cat lovers rejoice…Thundercat is back! You maybe had an idea that the Cat/Yamaha relationship would bring something big to both camps, and you read about Yamaha’s Sidewinder. Well, Arctic Cat’s version is the Thundercat and it’s full of CatRead More
2017 Model Snowmobile Release – Yamaha
There is big news from the Yamaha camp, and that is the reintroduction of a Yamaha 2-stroke motor. More on that later. Even bigger news, however, is the second manufacturer to introduce a brand-new motor for 2017. It’s got more power than any production motor ever produced for a snowmobile and it’s a 4-stroke. Oh,Read More
2017 Model Snowmobile Release – Polaris
Over the years, Polaris has taken a lot of chances. Sometimes they win, sometimes they don’t, but when they became the first company to make the independent front suspension a mainstay, they won. The Indy has been iconic in the Polaris brand since its introduction in 1980. It seemed “everybody had an Indy” and itRead More
2017 Model Snowmobile Release – Ski-Doo
As snowmobilers, we love this time of year. Not only are the trails well-groomed (albeit a little light on the snow in the Midwest), but we are about to see next year’s models from each of the manufacturers. This time, Ski-Doo is up first revealing some very cool tech; a brand-new motor, and a 4thRead More
Polaris® Acquires 509
Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the acquisition of 509, an aftermarket leader in snowmobile helmets and goggles. 509, a privately owned company based in Spokane, Wash., joins Polaris’ growing portfolio of aftermarket apparel and accessories brands, which includes Klim®, Kolpin®, and Pro-Armor®. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “We are always exploring opportunitiesRead More