Textron closes Arctic Cat new head office in downtown Minneapolis
Textron has taken over the lease for the former Arctic Cat building and is looking for a commercial enterprise to take over the premises.
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Old Sled Zone
Old Sled Sighting: A “most minty” 1970 Ski Doo
According to the Snowmobile Encyclopedia, "The 1970 Ski-Doo Nordic snowmobile was advertised as the sled “for the man who wanted luxury.”
Promoted Tourism
Saskatchewan’s must-ride snowmobile trails: An epic 1,000-mile sledding adventure in Saskatchewan
Head to North East Saskatchewan and explore 1,000 miles of diverse snowmobiling terrain across 12 communities
Old Sled Zone
Old Sled Sighting—Late 1970’s Polaris TXL
"I'm a true blue Polaris guy and was looking for a long time for one of these sleds," says owner Barry Guindon of St. Andrews, Manitoba.
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Polaris Hillclimbers deliver terrain domination on the RMSHA Circuit, winning nine of 12 Pro Points
AXYS RMK sleds win 27 of 28 Pro Stock finals and all four Pro Points titles
Meet the Rider,
Sledding into the sunrise
The story behind Nathan Livingston’s predawn snowmobiling photo from the Rocky Point riding area.
by Kirsten Armleder
Old Sled Zone
Old Sled Sighting: Another ‘Rat Sled’—1980’s Ski-Doo Everest 500E (Electro)
Spotted in a backyard, this rat sled recalls the glory days of the Ski-Doo Everest Electro.
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Polaris Hillclimbers sweep the Pro Stock classes at Grand Targhee
Polaris also sweeps King and Queen Crowns and all three semi-pro classes.
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Community Cash Awards: Elkford Search and Rescue will use $7,718 for their “Avalanche Rescue Plan”
The Community Cash Awards, which aim to develop healthy and diverse communities, offer local community groups an opportunity to apply for funding.
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Textron Announcement: Arctic Cat for Snowmobiles and Textron Off Road for Arctic Cat ATVs
The Arctic Cat brand will be used strictly on the snowmobile side of Textron's business.
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Keith Curtis wins five classes to lead dominant Polaris Race Team at RMSHA Beaver Mountain Hillclimb
Polaris racers win 23 podiums, nine of 12 pro classes, Queen Crown and three ‘King’ Crowns.
Old Sled Zone
Old Sled Sighting: 1970’s Ski-Doo Elite “The Pony Car” of Sleds
A restored Ski-Doo Elite snowmobile, spotted at the recent Cranbrook Snowmobile Club's Show and Shine.
SledLife
The snowmobile clutch that started Kimpex 50 years ago
What started as a side project for Quebec native Gilles Soucy became Kimpex.
by Kirsten Armleder
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Polaris Hillclimbers extend Pro Stock win streak to 20-straight with four more wins
Racers on Polaris 800 RMKs continue to win in 1000 Stock against rivals’ 850 sleds.
Old Sled Zone
Old Sled Sighting: 1970’s Arctic Cat Pantera—a ‘Rat Sled’
This Arctic Cat “rat” sled retains little of the machine’s past glory but Arctic Cat enthusiasts are sure to remember the grand days of these sleds.
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Yamaha Financial Services announces winner of the ‘Win Your Yamaha’ contest
Kevin Higney wins his 2017 Kodiak EPS SE in Yamaha Financial Services contest.
Old Sled Zone
Old Sled Sighting: John Deere Spitfire
The distinctive green John Deere machines are now popular with vintage collectors across the snowbelt.
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British Columbia
Off-road vehicle fees to help fund trail upgrades, enhance rural economies
The ORV Trail Management Sub-Account is financed through a portion of fees ORV owners pay to ICBC when registering their vehicles.
Meet the Rider
February 2017: Hotshot of the month
Shawn Schwengler sent us a photo of his custom-built 1990 Yamaha SnoSport
by Kirsten Armleder
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Ski-Doo X-Team Hillclimbers take nine titles at Jackson Hole World Championships
The annual Jackson Hole World Championship Hillclimb event is in the books with Ski-Doo racers taking home five titles in the Pro classes
Old Sled Zone
Old Sled Sighting—Ray Kelly’s incredible 1965 Snow King restoration
Cranbrook resident and snowmobile enthusiast Ray Kelly shares some photos of his rare 1965 Snow King sled.
