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History of the Snowmobile – Polaris Industries

January 31, 2024 by Bud Gordon

Polaris snowmobile display on Main St in Roseau, Minnesota. David Johnson, Allan Hetteen and Edgar Hetten show the public the new Sno-Traveler machines. Photo from the book Breaking Trail.

The amazing history of the snowmobile - Polaris Industries, from straw choppers to one of the world’s leading snowmobile manufacturers.As I’ve covered in the first five parts of this History of the Snowmobile series, there were many snow traveling vehicles built before the first Polaris, but Polaris was definitely one of the most impactful on the industry.Who Built the First Polaris Snowmobile, … [Read more...] about History of the Snowmobile – Polaris Industries

Filed Under: Vintage Tagged With: History, Polaris, Snowmobile People

Does Polaris Indy XCR Live Up to the Hype?

January 19, 2024 by Jim Tucker

Does the Polaris Indy XCR Live Up to the Hype

I finally had the opportunity to trail test the Polaris Indy XCR. I’ve been wanting to ride the Matryx-based XCR for a long time, to see how it stacks up against other sleds in its segment, not to mention to figure out exactly where it falls within the Polaris lineup.Polaris markets the 2023 Indy XCR series as a hard-core racer inspired big bump machine. Does the Polaris Indy XCR live up to … [Read more...] about Does Polaris Indy XCR Live Up to the Hype?

Filed Under: Snowmobile Tech Tagged With: Polaris, Reviews

Epic Snowmobile Excursion on Alaska Range of Denali

December 27, 2022 by Dan Gould

Epic Snowmobile Excursion on Alaska Range of Denali

Ask any outdoor enthusiast for a list of their top five adventure destinations and chances are an epic snowmobile excursion on Alaska Range of Denali National Park is on that fantasy list. What’s the allure? There are currently 11 reality TV shows that are set in Alaska. Do you really need more convincing?Alaska - A Mega Snowmobile PlaygroundThe largest but most sparsely populated state in the … [Read more...] about Epic Snowmobile Excursion on Alaska Range of Denali

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Polaris, Snowmobile People, Trail Riding

Polaris 650 VR1 MATRYX Test

July 7, 2022 by Jim Tucker

Polaris 650 VR1 MATRYX test

Like a gunfighter coming down the trail, the Polaris 650 VR1 MATRYX test proves this chassis is ready to fight its way to the top of the heap in the mid-size sled segment for 2022 and beyond.Just how does the VR1 MATRIX chassis, powertrain, and suspension stack up? Is it all the Polaris faithful had hoped for? Stay tuned to find the answer to these questions and some special insights about the … [Read more...] about Polaris 650 VR1 MATRYX Test

Filed Under: Snowmobile Tech Tagged With: Polaris, Reviews, Technology

Test Ride the Polaris Switchback Assault MATRYX

June 3, 2021 by Jim Tucker

Jim Tucker Test Ride Polaris Switchback Assault MATRYX

Back in March I reached out to Polaris Ambassador Kim Bergeron for a chance to test ride the Polaris Switchback Assault MATRYX with the mighty 850 under the hood and a 146 skid-frame out back.Due to deteriorating conditions later in the season I wasn't able to test the 650 version of the 2021 Polaris Switchback Assault Matrix, as planned. Suffice it to say, riding the Polaris MATRYX was truly an … [Read more...] about Test Ride the Polaris Switchback Assault MATRYX

Filed Under: Snowmobile Tech Tagged With: Polaris, Reviews, Technology

NH Snowmobile Races Draw Record-Breaking Crowd

November 13, 2019 by Evelyn Ferrell

NH Snowmobile Races Draws Record-Breaking Crowd, Rave X Freestyle show

Race Into Winter, the NHSA Grass Drags & Watercross held in Fremont, NH, saw a record-breaking crowd this year! Attendance was 46,500, beating the 2015 all-time record by 200. We’ll take it! NH Snowmobile Races Draw Record-Breaking Crowd Although we had some light rain early Saturday, it did not keep the snowmobilers away! Crowds filled the aisles and tents, and the vendors all reported a … [Read more...] about NH Snowmobile Races Draw Record-Breaking Crowd

Filed Under: NH Grass Drags Watercross Tagged With: Arctic Cat, NH Grass Drags, Polaris, Race Into Winter, Ski-Doo, Volunteers, Watercross, Yamaha

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