Tips For The Trails

When selling your snowmobile, it's worth as much as someone will pay. It's as simple as that. Where can you get a rough idea of the value of your snowmobile? Traditional way In previous years, when real-time data wasn't available, the tried and true method was to get it from Kelly Blue Book or JD Power. These websites gather data primarily through dealers and are slow to adapt. They are okay with getting a rough idea but need to adapt to changing market conditions. COVID times exposed them for their slow speed when snowmobile prices were much higher than the...

Snowmobiling is a popular winter activity in Minnesota, attracting residents and visitors to its scenic trails and landscapes. However, one question that often arises among enthusiasts is the legality of using snowmobile studs in the state. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the laws and regulations surrounding using studs on snowmobiles in Minnesota. History of the Ban In 1998, Minnesota passed a law banning snowmobile studs on all trails except private land and ice ovals. Snowmobile Studs were effectively banned on all 21,000 miles of the Minnesota trail system to protect 210 miles of state paved trails....

  You may have thought this article was about phone apps only found on the iPhone. It's purely about the phone aspect and its ability to communicate. Last year, Apple released a game-changing feature that could help snowmobilers and has already saved a snowmobiler's life.   Satellite communication Snowmobiles take us to some amazing places; it's why we do it! Many of these locations are remote, with spotty cell phone service at best. In the event of a breakdown, crash, or health event, it can make contacting emergency services nearly impossible or time-consuming.Starting with the release of the iPhone 14...

Arctic Cat All of Arctic Cat’s new models have been released for 2025. The big surprise came in September when they unveiled the new 858cc 2-stroke motor and the new Garmin gauge with GPS. So, we’ll speculate for 2026. New 4-stroke turbo that fits in Catalyst Chassis 2026 will be the first year without a Yamaha motor. The 4-stroke turbo has put both manufacturers on the map, and we don’t see Arctic Cat abandoning that market. 4-strokes also serve a huge purpose to compensate for the 2-stroke emissions under government regulation, so they serve a need to consumers and regulations....

With the Ski-Doo MXZ XRS 850 Turbo R making it to dealers, there have been some serious developments in the production models that significantly affect how this machine is studded.  This year, there are a couple of deviations from Ski-Doo’s typical track setups that affect the stud options available to install in factory trim.   Limited Space With 9 Tooth Drivers   Photo courtesy of John Gibbs One fact that went under the radar as it did not show up in the spec sheet is the move from an 8-tooth driver to a 9-tooth. So what does that mean? There is...