Tips For The Trails

For the last couple of seasons, you needed to order a snow check to get a new snowmobile. Dealer floor stock was nonexistent outside of the rare cancellation. Many riders who used to take advantage of in-season and end-of-season deals have had no opportunity to buy at a discount. Is this the new normal for now, or is it just a temporary period? This is temporary, and while some things may permanently change, we will likely see a return to normal in a season or two, and here are the reasons why. There are a couple of things to keep...

The days are getting colder and shorter, and we’ve even seen teaser snow in many of the riding areas! Do you know what that means? It’s time for the 22-23 winter outlook! Every year we look at 4-5 different sources and summarize what they predict for a potential region. Looking back, some sources over the years have been wildly inaccurate and vague. For this year we dropped the farmer’s almanac. We looked at and said no more. It’s predictions are wildly broad and said to be interpreted many different ways which is not the point of this article. For 22-23...

Let’s face it; snowmobiling is not a cheap sport. It provides access to some unique remote terrain not achievable by foot, and the fun factor makes it worth the time and money. The past couple of years has seen the sport get expensive faster. We are here to break down the costs manufacturers invest in delivering you a state-of-the-art machine. What you can expect to pay for a new snowmobile in 2023 Snowmobiles come in three basic tiers: lower, mid, and high-tier. For lower-end units, you can expect to pay between $7,500-$10,000 all said and done. Middle tiers will cost...

Snowmobiling can be an expensive sport, and in some cases renting may be the best way to get into the sport. There are pros and cons to renting and owning, and we'll go over both to help you decide!   Trip Planning   Planning a trip is more difficult when you are at the mercy of a rental sled. Many places are booked in advance, killing last-minute trips or chasing a storm. When you own your snowmobile, you are on your schedule. Every winter is different, and specific locations can be blessed with more snow than others. Snowmobile rentals are...

When you pick out a snowmobile, buying one specific to how you will ride it is crucial. There are four main types of snowmobiles, Trail, Crossover, Mountain, and Utility. Each has unique characteristics suited for the particular type of ridding. For example, a trail snowmobile will have a 42" front end making it very stable in corners. A mountain front end can get as skinny as 34", making it a handful on the trail but easy to tip over and turn in deep snow. You must decide what kind of ridding type and terrain you want to do before you...