The AmSnow team just returned from five days of riding, evaluating and photographing the 2015 sleds. Here are our top coolest things that are coming for 2015! Yamaha climbs the mountains. By introducing the Viper M-TX available in a 162-inch and 153...

AmSnow’s Western Editor, Stephen Clark, had first crack at the new Ski-Doo Summit X T3 174. And he’s been nothing but impressed with the capabilities of the first-of-its-kind 174-inch tracked mountain masher! “We really put the 174...

I’m not typically one to get cold on a sled, but there’s one piece of equipment I’m very glad I own. In all the years I’ve snowmobiled, only my feet have really ever gotten cold. I’ve owned dozens of pairs of boots, and I...

So it’s that time of year again already. The sun’s out longer, temps are starting to warm, but we’re not quite ready to be done with the sleds just yet. Are you? If warm-weather blues have got you down, here’s a couple ideas...

On Groundhog’s Day Punxsutawney Pete saw his shadow meaning six weeks more of winter. Snowmobilers in the Midwest know that those last weeks of winter can be iffy for snow and temperatures. While family and friends are hoping to start to see the...

Sunday kicked off the start of “Take A Friend Snowmobiling Week” which runs Feb. 9 – 16. It’s not very often in the state of Wisconsin that you find someone who has never sat on a sled before. But to my surprise, that’s exactly...

Ever wondered how to get started in vintage snowmobiling? You might already be there without even knowing it! AmSnow reader and vintage enthusiast, Tom Anderson, shares how his passion for vintage sleds began. Here’s what he had to say… ...

Production year one of any sled always reveals a surprise issue or two. No OEM is exempt from this as they’ve all had their fair share of unforeseen gremlins come out of the woodwork with first year models. Our latest gremlin happened on the 2014...

AmSnow’ s Vintage Expert, Les Pinz, participated in the 24th Annual Waconia Snowmobile Show January 24 – 26 in Waconia, Minn. Better known as the Waconia Ride-In! Each year this themed event is put together by Midwest Vintage Snowmobile...

Just a quick weekend trip and you’ll see why Eagle River, Wis. is the self-proclaimed “Snowmobile Capital of the World.” With a Friday off of teaching for the Mrs., we trailered up early for what we hoped would be a bonus half day...

"How cold does it have to be for you not to go snowmobiling?" Ironically, I received this question from a coworker last week. I told him I would let him know. This past weekend, eighty of the bravest and toughest snowmobilers I have ever...

January 18 kicked off International Snowmobile Safety Week 2014. So, what do we do to keep it safe on the trails? One of the first things the AmSnow crew always puts on before they ride is a chest protector. This type of protection is often overlooked...

Smoother ride, better cornering, easy-to-handle… we all want it, but do we achieve it? ‘What a hunk of junk!’ We’ve all said it numerous times after we’ve swapped our ride of choice for a turn on our buddy’s favorite...

Todd Krikke of Hudsonville, Mich. raced his way to the winner’s circle aboard his vintage Polaris at Sunday’s Vintage World Championships at the Eagle River Derby Track. Krikke looked in complete control of the race as he opened up a wide...

With snowmobile season in full swing, your honey maybe feeling a little lonely and wanting to jump on the back of the sled for some quality time. Before handing her a pair of your old smelly boots and gear, take her to a local dealer and check out the...

The 2013-2014 snowcross season is going to be a very special year for the Canadian Snowcross Racing Association (CSRA). This season marks the Twenty Year Anniversary of the circuit, making it the oldest Snowcross Racing series in North America according...

For me, snowmobiling is always a good time, but last weekend I experienced something truly unique in our sport – taking a youngster for their first ride. Do you remember who took you for your first snowmobile ride? It sounds so simple (and it...

When we have the opportunity to travel, we try to make every second count. So I wasted no time in accepting an invitation to visit D&D Powersports in Lowville, N.Y. and an opportunity to hop on one of their turbo sleds earlier in December! The white...

You’ve been riding long enough to know that your sled will never fail at the truck, trailer or your house. It’s going to happen when you are far off on the trail. To avoid this from happening to you, here are the top five tips to keep your...

Or if you must be a ‘stats guy’, at least try to be on the surviving side of those stats by attending an Avalanche 1 Avalanche Awareness class as I did. Hosted by Rob’s Performance Motorsports in Johnson Creek, Wis., instructor Mike...

Waking up to flurries, sub-freezing temperatures and gnarled traffic can only mean one thing… Shootout Time is near! That’s right! The 24 th Annual New York Shootout is less than a week out. In short order, the AmSnow staff will make our...

The ‘look but don’t touch’ days for young riders are gone! Hot off the assembly line, Speedwerx is proud to introduce the 206RR Arctic Cat 120-size snowmobile. A machine designed to help fill the void between stock 120s and standard...

With winter conditions hitting hard across North America, AmSnow asked the driving experts at Team O’Neil Rally School in Littleton, N.H. for their best advice to get around this winter. Here’s what they had to say: Winter driving presents...

Forget the football and Black Friday chaos… Bring on Race Season! It’s hard to believe we’re just a few short days away from the official kickoff to the 2013-14 ISOC Amsoil Championship Snocross season on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 in Duluth...

What is it exactly? I can’t say for sure, but the ‘Snow Concept’ vehicle just might be the future of your snow utility needs and winter enjoyment. Snow Concept idea man Gautier Arcouette dreamt up this latest innovation in snow transportation...