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Backcountry freeride avalanche instructor Todd Eberts set up the camera to take this photo of himself shredding some sweet terrain in the Coquihalla area of B.C. in the winter of 2011.
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Powersports store owners weigh in on their best-selling snowmobiles
Often referred to as the “Big Four,” Yamaha, Polaris, Arctic Cat and Ski-Doo are today’s main snowmobile manufacturers. Together, they offer more than 150 different models and packages, which fall into various categories—such as trail, utility, 2-up touring, mountain, crossover and youth. Of course, the categories can be broken down even further, but this deep into the web, it can get confusing, even for the manufacturers, so we’ll leave that for another day. Point is, there is a snowmobile for just about every kind of rider out there.
But which brand is best?
Snowmobiles and their evolution are the result of people passionate about the sport, people who are driven to take riders to the next level with all that innovation and technology will allow. From major manufacturers to smaller shops that produce customized add-ons and modifications, expert technicians and designers are finding cool ways to enhance our ride—and we are pleased to bring you their interesting stories.
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