SnowTech Magazine

20/01/2025

Congratulations to our Managing Editor Kevin Beilke on logging 200,000 miles on snowmobile! He's been riding since 1969 but didn't start keeping track of the miles until 1995. I happened to be on the snow with Kevin the day he began recording his rides on Dec 11th, 1995 near Park Rapids, MN. 29 years later, here we are at this milestone. What an accomplishment. While riding with him for just a fraction of those 200,000 miles I've heard him say many times, "real snowmobilers don't just ride when conditions are great, they ride every single chance they get!" His passion for snowmobiling fuels the pages of SnowTech Magazine and is the heart of what we call Experience Driven Content. Congrats Kevin!

27/11/2024

Black Friday Subscription Sale! Best pricing of the season, valid thru Monday, December 2nd. Sale pricing includes new subscriptions, gift subscriptions and renewals!

Black Friday Special Pricing on The most technically oriented magazine in the industry! These pages are full of more useful snowmobile related information than you’ll find anywhere else.

28/08/2024

It's that time of year again! With the month of September soon upon us comes the first issue of SnowTech Magazine for the season! It is on its way and should be arriving soon all across the snow belt. Enjoy!

18/06/2024

Congratulations to our Editor Kevin Beilke on receiving the Iron Dog Brigade Distinguished Service Award! Here at the SnowTech office we are excited to see him be recognized for his years of contributions to the sport! Congrats Kevin!

Kevin Bielke, Snow Tech Publisher & Editor, received the Iron Dog Brigade Distinguished Service Award from President Duane Sutton. Christine Jourdain, ACSA Executive Director and Joann Smith, Past President of ISHOF "told Kevin's story". He is a true champion of our sport.

22/02/2024

Why did it take Ski-Doo so many tries to get their front end to work this good?

SnowTech Magazine Editor Kevin Beilke: First ride on the 2025 Ski-Doo RAS RX front suspension.

21/02/2024

"Easily the best handling Ski-Doo, ever."
SnowTech rides the 2025 MX Z X-RS with the new RAS-RX front suspension from Ski-Doo!

SnowTech Magazine Editor Kevin Beilke: First ride on the 2025 Ski-Doo RAS RX front suspension. Look for an in-depth First Ride feature article on the 2025 Ski-Doo RAS RX front suspension in the Spring…

31/01/2024

With today being the last day of January our potential riding season is only 50% over. Many are already throwing in the towel and giving up hope, but that's like saying the glass is half empty rather than half full. We had one decent week of riding but are now waiting just like you are. We remain optimistic and positive, despite all of the cancellations and lack of riding opportunities. To date all of the 2025 new product introductions and first ride opportunities have been cancelled. No, we have not ridden the new 858 Stroker from Arctic Cat. Many are asking for first ride reports so they can order one, this is why you are not seeing this - from anyone. Polaris has cancelled four events so far, so there is nothing to report there, either.

Everyone in the snowmobile industry and winter tourism is hurting and just trying to survive right now. If you have the ability to do so, try to keep your travel plans and go stay at that lodge or resort, go visit the bars and restaurants you always enjoy, they would love to see your smiling faces. Their struggle and pain is real. A pattern change is coming, so don't give up quite yet. Back in 2013 we weren't able to ride until January 16th but we were riding through April 14th. It will get cold again and it will snow. Up in Alaska they're dealing with -50 and colder temps, go look at the National Weather Service yourself. Winter does exist, but not here, we're just on the short end of the stick right now. Hang in there, keep your heads high. We're snowmobilers, that's who we are and what we do. Stay positive. Nobody wants to hear your negative comments or gloom and doom.

30/11/2023

Have you entered the Avalanche Alliance sweepstakes yet! You help avalanche forecasts that western riders need and survive by AND can win one of many BIG prizes!

Enter for a chance to win the Grand Prize Avalanche Alliance Custom 2023 Polaris Patriot Boost RMK Khaos Slash 165 2.75", or First, Second or Third prizes with a donation as low as just $25.

23/11/2023

Black Friday Subscription Sale! Best pricing of the season, valid thru Monday November 27th. Sale pricing includes new subscriptions, gift subscriptions and renewals!

Black Friday Special Pricing on The most technically oriented magazine in the industry! These pages are full of more useful snowmobile related information than you'll find anywhere else.

19/11/2023

It's been 50 years since the very first SnoPro event was held in Ironwood, Michigan - December 1973. We were there as Race & Rally Magazine and covered the event. Check it out in the December 2023 issue of SnowTech Magazine

28/10/2023

The 2023-24 riding season has begun for SnowTech test riders! This was Friday October 27th at the Idaho - Montana border above Island Park and West Yellowstone, BPA Powerline for those familiar with the area. Let's all hope for a safe and snowy riding season! Photo by our western editor Dustin Pancheri.

27/10/2023

Just installed a LinQ adapter from Up North Technologies on our pre-production ZR 600 Catalyst. Why? Arctic Cat does not make or offer a gas can for their new ATACH accessory mounting system. This is the latest LMP-2-Cat adapter that uses all eight of the holes in the tunnel, providing a secure way to carry a 3-gallon (24-pound) LinQ fuel caddy. Last March we put one of their LMP-2 plates on the tunnel but only four of the holes lined up. Now we have the real deal!

28/08/2023

September issue of SnowTech is ready!

23/08/2023

Just like last year, Arctic Cat is going to "Let the Cat out of the Bag (or, Box)" at Haydays. Join Arctic Cat at their booth on Saturday, September 9 at 1 p.m. to see what kind of wild animal they will unleash this time around.

Hint: we've seen it, we've touched it, we've heard it.

20/07/2023

Polaris is acquiring Walker Evans Racing, premiere shock manufacturer.
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28/06/2023

Model year 2025 will be the last for Yamaha snowmobiles. A sad day for snowmobiling, regardless of what you ride.

Yamaha Motor Corporation has announced their intent to exit the snowmobile industry. Their 2025 model year will be the last for North America, with the upcoming 2024 model year to be the last for the…

24/03/2023

630 miles in three days. This sled is totally legit. Best handling and most balanced sled ever. The more we ride it the more we like it.