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Hotshots

Bangers goin’ large

Take a look at this afternoon booter session up above Nelson, B.C., with Billy Stevens on his 2013 Proclimb.

Snow Tracs

Three ATV riders with tracks ride through the snow

ATV + tracks > snowmobiles or ATVs with wheels

Allen Parsons with the Powell River ATV Club has equipped his ride with tracks which allow him to reach new heights

Gearboxx

The new Cats are out

Familiar names like ZR and El Tigre make their way back into the Arctic Cat lineup for 2014. Arctic Cat’s new ZR 6000 El Tigre is much different than the El Tigre you remember riding as a kid, though. For starters, it’s powered by Cat’s brand new 6000 C-TEC2 engine. This lightweight, fuel-efficient 598.9-cc two-stroke pumps out 125-class horsepower. Designed and developed entirely by Arctic Cat, the 6000 C-TEC2 features an electronic oil pump, which measures fuel/oil ratios by RPM and altitude. What does that mean for riders? Arctic Cat says they can expect better fuel and oil efficiency, as well as reduced emissions. The 6000 C-TEC2 is also 10 pounds lighter than the company’s previous 600 engine.

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.