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BRP’s 35% Drop: A Wake-Up Call for the Snowmobile Industry

By now, most riders have heard something about it, but this isn’t just stock market noise. What happened to BRP Inc. this week has real implications for the future of snowmobiling, especially…

Ski-Doo vs. Polaris: The Battle for 130,000

Winter is one of the few industries left that cannot fake its supply chain. It either snows, or it doesn’t. If you ride mountains, you understand that better than anyone. You plan…

2026 Ski-Doo Summit X 850 Turbo: Deep-Powder Domination

Some sleds look good on a spec sheet. Others earn their reputation in the backcountry. After putting real days on the 2026 Ski-Doo Summit X 850 Turbo in Revelstoke, deep snow, steep…

Ride the Crappy Snow

We humans excel at procrastinating and we have gotten very comfortable in thinking that there is always another day coming.

The Widescape WS250 Is Not a Snowmobile

When we first saw the teaser for the Widescape WS250 which was released in late February 2022, we immediately thought: It’s a stand up snowmobile! But wait a second, is it though?…

How to Measure Your Dedication to Sledding

How much riding is enough to make your investment in sleds and gear worthwhile? And how do we measure your dedication to sledding?

In the MIX With a SIX! Why You Should Consider a 600 cc Mountain Sled

The #1 reason to buy a 600 cc mountain sled is this: Change the paradigm to focus on fun and realize there is no correlation between cc and enjoyment.

Snowmobile Culture Ultimatums vs. Technology

I'm sure we have all made our own snowmobile-related ultimatums over the years. But we are quickly learning that perhaps ultimatums are anything but final.

What I Choose To Ride and Why

As a Ski-Doo brand ambassador, I have the priviledge to ride any sled they make. I've been asked what I choose to ride, and why? Here's my answer.