Tips For The Trails

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...

If you want to maximize the enjoyment of snowmobiling, you need a sled that fits your preferences. In addition to engine size, the track length is a massive factor in how your snowmobile handles certain conditions. Over the years, as snowmobile design has improved, track options have gotten longer. Short TracksCommon short track lengths are 120,121,128, and 129. The smaller footprint of these tracks makes it much easier to turn and the skis planted. With tight steering, these sleds handle twisty trails with minimal effort. While 129” is the most common track length for the trail, some suspension setups like...

Off-trail riding continues to become more popular, and for a good reason, it is fun as hell! Where the problem comes in is ridding off-trail on someone else’s property. Clubs have an incredibly tough time with this as homeowners pull trails every year, creating lots of extra work with reroutes and, in some cases cutting off whole trail systems. There has been an effort to bring awareness to the problem, but the problem persists. The take the pledge in challenge done by the OEMs is a good start, but they need to go much further in helping educate riders where...