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The SnoWest Show#90 - Arctic Cat is BACK! Full 2026 lineup revealed. We discuss the recent acquisition and new development happening with Arctic Cat.Arctic Cat dropped a full 2026 lineup this morning with the snowmobile media. Here's everything that's going on with the recent sale and acquisition of Arctic Cat and all the info on the new 2026 models and changes. SnoWest test riders Justin Stevens, Broc Genta and Rhett Clark join host Ryan Harris. 2025-04-2554 min
The SnoWest Show#89 - 2026 Ski-Doo Summit Review with ambassadors and development teamWe dive deep into the 2026 Ski-Doo Summit X, Summit Expert and Freeride (among other models) with guests Carl Kuster, Steve Martin, Jeremy Mercier and Dave Norona from the Ski-Doo ambassador team, as well as Frederic Desjardins and Vincent Duschenes from the Ski-Doo engineering team. We took questions from our social media followers and asked them to this crew. 2025-03-231h 26
The SnoWest Show#88 - LYNX 2026 - Everything you need to know. With LYNX engineers and Andreas BergmarkWe dive deep into the 2026 LYNX Snowmobiles lineup with guests Janne Tapio (Snowmobile Project Manager), Hannu Harkonen (Global Product Manager), Pascal Vincent (Director Global Product Strategies BRP) and Andreas Bergmark (LYNX Ambassador and RedBull athlete) and host Ryan Harris. We focus mainly on the 2026 LYNX Shredder RE and Shredder DS models and their new features, changes and updates. We also cover the 2026 LYNX Commander, Brutal, XTerrain and Rave.2025-03-161h 14The SnoWest Show#87 - FOX 2026 New Product Launch – Chris Burandt, Carl Kuster, David McClure, Tony Jenkins, Rick StrobleWe catch up with a wild crew at the 2026 FOX Factory product launch. Guests Rick Stroble (Race Manager for Fox Factory), Chris Burandt, Tony Jenkins, David McClure and Carl Kuster join host Ryan Harris.2025-03-1338 minThe SnoWest Show#86 - Timbersled Shutting Down - Our ReactionPolaris announced to SnoWest this morning that it would be ceasing operations at its Timbersled facilities and would stop producing the snow bike conversion systems effective immediately. What does that mean to you as a snowbike fan? Snowbike World's Nate King joins host Ryan Harris.2025-03-0519 min
The SnoWest Show#85 - Live with Ski-Doo engineering team - 2026 lineup Q&AWe held a live question-and-answer podcast where listeners could ask the Ski-Doo engineers anything they wanted to know about the 2026 lineup. Guests Frederic Desjardins (Ski-Doo Project Manager), Mathieu Hamel-Gagnon (Ski-Doo Project Manager Deep Snow), Vincent Duschenes (Ski-Doo Product Manager), Pascal Gagnon (Ski-Doo Vehicle Dynamics Specialist) and Steve Cowing (Ski-Doo PR and Media Relations Manager) join host Ryan Harris live from West Yellowstone, Montana. 2025-02-261h 08
The SnoWest Show#84 - 2026 Ski-Doo Summit Expert First Ride - S32 front endSnoWest test riders Bruce Kerbs and Justin Stevens join host Ryan Harris to talk about riding the new 2026 Ski-Doo Summit Expert with its new S32 front suspension. We got all the details from Ski-Doo engineers and rode both the 850 and Turbo R 2026 Summit Expert. 2025-02-2051 min
The SnoWest Show#83 - We Ride (and weigh) the 2026 Ski-Doo Summit XSnoWest test riders Bruce Kerbs and Justin Stevens join host Ryan Harris to talk about the 2026 Ski-Doo Summit intro, all the new changes and updates, and our first ride experiences. 2025-02-1950 minThe SnoWest Show#82 - What it's like Owning a Snowmobile Dealership - Curt Friede of Kurt's PolarisCurtis Friede of Kurt's Polaris in Seeley Lake, Montana, shares some experiences about owning a snowmobile dealership for decades. Justin Stevens and Ryan Harris in-studio.2025-02-1118 minThe SnoWest Show#81 - 850 NA Test Part 3: Follower Q&A. We answer questions about these sleds from social media followers.Part 3 of our 850 NA review podcast. We compare the 2025 Arctic Cat M 858 154 3.0, Polaris 850 Khaos RMK 155 3.25 and Ski-Doo 850 Summit X 154 3.0. This Part 3 episode is all about random questions about these sleds from followers on social media. We talk about what our test staff has felt riding these sleds since February of 2024.
SnoWest test riders Bruce Kerbs, Broc Genta and Justin Stevens join Ryan Harris in-studio.2025-02-041h 02The SnoWest Show#80 - 850 NA Test Part 2: Ride Reviews. Technical mountain riding, singletrack moguls, ergos and more.Part 2 of our 850 NA review podcast. We compare the 2025 Arctic Cat M 858 154 3.0, Polaris 850 Khaos RMK 155 3.25 and Ski-Doo 850 Summit X 154 3.0. This Part 2 episode is all about ride reviews. We talk about what our test staff has felt riding these sleds since February of 2024. Stay tuned for Part 3: Q&A.
SnoWest test riders Bruce Kerbs, Broc Genta and Justin Stevens join Ryan Harris in-studio.2025-01-281h 08The SnoWest Show#79 - 850 NA Test Part 1: Weights. Non-turbos, naturally aspirated, whatever you call them. Here's how our test staff breaks them down.Part 1 of our 850 NA review podcast. We compare the 2025 Arctic Cat M 858 154 3.0, Polaris 850 Khaos RMK 155 3.25 and Ski-Doo 850 Summit X 154 3.0. This Part 1 episode is all about weight. We fill each sled up with gas, oil and a spare belt--just how you would start a ride--and put them on the scale. Stay tuned for Part 2: Ride Reviews and Part 3: Q&A.
SnoWest test riders Bruce Kerbs, Broc Genta and Justin Stevens join Ryan Harris in-studio.2025-01-2028 minThe SnoWest Show#78 - What's going on with the snowbike industry? General talk with Justin JT CoxWe talk snowbikes and the overall health and status of the snowbike industry. Justin JT Cox joins co-host Justin Stevens and host Ryan Harris. 2025-01-1445 minThe SnoWest Show#77 - Performance gains for RMKs. Plus cool Timbersled mods - Curtis Friede with Kurt's Offroad in-studioUnlock hidden performance on your RMK or Timbersled. Curtis Friede from Kurt's Polaris and Kurt's Offroad joins us in-studio to talk about the Kurt's Offroad RMK Gear Down kits, clutching components, P22 delete kit, tunnel braces and more. Plus we dive into some cool Timbersled products like the Kurt's belt drive and aux fuel tank.
Co-host Justin Stevens and host Ryan Harris in-studio. 2025-01-071h 22The SnoWest Show#76 - RMSHA '25 season preview with Mason Rutledge, Jeff Rogers and Melissa Rowels, RMSHA Executive DirectorThree great guest from RMSHA join host Ryan Harris at the Idaho Snowmobile Show to talk about the upcoming season, new locations added to the race schedule and more. Mason Rutledge, Ski-Doo factory rep for RMSHA, Jeff Rogers, past RMSHA VP, and Melissa Rowles, RMSHA Executive Director are on the show. 2024-12-1741 minThe SnoWest Show#75 - Sledding in Japan - Ski-Doo Rad Rides with Nadine Overwater and Tony JenkinsTony Jenkins and Nadine Overwater took a sledding trip to Japan as part of Ski-Doo Rad Rides. We talk with them about the trip, the culture, the snow and riding in Japan. Hosted by Ryan Harris.2024-12-1131 minThe SnoWest Show#74 - Jack Struthers. History of the '97 Polaris 700 RMK & 2023 Polaris 9R. Jack talks about racing Kirk Hibbert in the '90s and more...Snowmobile racing legend Jack Struthers of Carl's Cycle Sales and Caleb Frankamp join host Ryan Harris. Struther's talks about racing snocross and cross-country against Kirk Hibbert in the early '90s, winning the I-500 three times, the development of the 1997 Polaris 700 RMK, the Polaris 9R and more.2024-12-0945 minThe SnoWest Show#73 - Keith Curtis on setup, technique, racing and backcountry riding.8-time Jackson Hillclimb King of Kings Keith Curtis joins host Ryan Harris and co-host Justin Stevens in-studio to talk about everything from personal sled setup to racing dirt bikes in Europe. 2024-12-031h 06The SnoWest Show#72 - Cat 858 tuning and turbos, general sled tuning options with IBEXXAlex, William and Michael Klassen from IBEXX and Brady Shoenfelder from SSI join host Ryan Harris and co-host Broc Genta to talk about some crazy impressive gains they're seeing out of the Cat 858 already. Plus other tuning options for Polaris and Ski-Doo sleds offered by IBEXX.2024-11-2758 minThe SnoWest Show#71 - Everything you need to know about the Ski-Doo mid-season drop - Summit Adrenaline EDGE 850 & TurboRHost Ryan Harris and co-host Justin Stevens talk with Ski-Doo's Frederic Desjardins, Vincent Deschenes, Mason Rutledge and Dave Norona about the new 2025-1/2 mid-season release Summit Adrenaline models.2024-11-2025 minThe SnoWest Show#70 - Ski-Doo Factory tour in Valcourt, Quebec - Nadine Overwater and Jeremy MercierSki-Doo ambassadors Nadine Overwater and Jeremy Mercier join host Ryan Harris and co-host Justin Stevens to discuss our recent trip to Valcourt--birthplace of Ski-Doo--and tour of the Ski-Doo factory and other facilities. 2024-11-1857 minThe SnoWest Show#69 - Mark Staples, Director Gallatin Avalanche CenterMark Staples, director of the Gallatin Avalanche Center in Bozeman, Montana, joins us in-studio to discuss all things snowpack. Lot of great info in this one! Guest hosts Broc Genta, Justin Stevens and Bruce Kerbs join Ryan Harris. 2024-11-141h 16The SnoWest Show#68 - Q&A with SnoWest test riders Bruce Kerbs and Justin StevensSnoWest test riders Justin Stevens and Bruce Kerbs join host Ryan Harris to talk about a few snowmobiling questions.2024-11-1235 minThe SnoWest Show#67 - EZ Lynk's Bobby Barney talks tuning sleds. Co-hosts Justin Stevens, Bruce KerbsBobby Barney from EZ Lynk comes on the show to talk about how tuning sleds has changed and share some stories. Co-hosts Justin Stevens and Bruce Kerbs join Ryan Harris.2024-11-0936 minThe SnoWest Show#66 - Stef Dean talks about Women Sledding - Her story, advice for women and moreSki-Doo ambassador Stef Dean joins host Ryan Harris and co-host Justin Stevens to talk about mountain sledding from a women's perspective.2024-11-0627 minThe SnoWest Show#65 - What 2025 sleds would our riders pick to fill a 4-place trailer?SnoWest test riders Bruce Kerbs and Justin Stevens join host Ryan Harris to discuss what 2025 snowmobiles they would each choose to fill a 4-place trailer.2024-11-0441 minThe SnoWest Show#64 - Steve Martin & Duncan Lee talk pre-ride prep and tell storiesFXR's Duncan Lee and Ski-Doo ambassador Steve Martin join host Ryan Harris and co-host Justin Stevens. 2024-10-3034 minThe SnoWest Show#63 - Bret Rasmussen, Ride Rasmussen StyleHear the professor teach! Bret Rasmussen joins host Ryan Harris and co-host Justin Stevens for an episode during the 20204 Utah Snowmobile Show.2024-10-2348 minThe SnoWest Show#62 - The Black Cats - Mav Walker, Kyle Huestis, Tayler Peck and Ben WhiteArctic Cat Black Cats riders Maverick Walker, Kyle Huestis, Tayler Peck and team manager Ben White join host Ryan Harris. We missed team members David McClure and Riley Kincaid.2024-10-1034 minThe SnoWest Show#61 - Smasher's Iron Dog race experience in AlaskaKris "Smasher" Kaltenbacher joins host Ryan Harris to talk about what it's like racing the Iron Dog snowmobile race in Alaska. Lots of crazy stories on this one!2024-10-0440 minThe SnoWest Show#60 - Stephen Clark and Tony JenkinsNo description needed, just 30 minutes of sled talk with a couple highly entertaining characters in the sledding industry. Stephen Clark of Stephen W. Clark Photography and Ski-Doo ambassador Tony Jenkins join host Ryan Harris. 2024-09-2630 minThe SnoWest Show#59 - TEMPEST Heated goggles' new Infinity lens, other updatesSnoWest's Ryan Harris sits down with Tempest Optics' Vince O'Malley to discuss the newest updates to the heated goggles. Ryan Thompson joins the show as well.2024-09-2423 minThe SnoWest Show#58 - Speed Shop Inc's 900 Catalyst big boreWe talk with Brady from Speed Shop Inc SSI about the 900 big bore Arctic Cat M 600 they build. We got a chance to ride this sled in March in Island Park, Idaho. We also talk with Ibexx's Mike Klassen and Alex Klassen about tuning these machines, as well as test rider Austin Becker.
More details at bd-xtreme.com2024-09-2334 minThe SnoWest Show#57 Levi LaVallee and Chris Burandt talk '90s sleds – '98 Red Rocket 440 and '98 700 RMKWith Polaris releasing its three 70th Anniversary Limited Edition 9R RMK, Switchback and XCR models at Hay Days, we invited Chris Burandt and Levi LaVallee to come on and talk about '90s-era sleds and riding. 2024-09-1019 minThe SnoWest Show#56 Hay Days preview & Cardi B review ('24 Khaos RMK Patriot Boost 155 325)We are back! If you're headed to Hay Days come say hi and check out our new line of merch. Our booth is west of the moto track with Boondock Nation and Trails West Trailers. Enjoy this missing episode from last winter and subscribe to catch all of the upcoming content!2024-08-2833 minThe SnoWest Show#55 Riley Kincaid race recap Jackson Hillclimb 700 Mod world champSnoWest's Ryan Harris talks with Riley Kincaid following the 2024 Jackson Hole Snow Devils World Championship Snowmobile Hillclimb. Kincaid won 700 Mod.2024-03-2908 minThe SnoWest Show#54 Blaine Mathews race recap Jackson Hillclimb 1000 Stock championSnoWest's Ryan Harris talks with Blaine Mathews following the 2024 Jackson Hole Snow Devils World Championship Snowmobile Hillclimb. Mathews took home a win in 1000 Stock for a World Championship title. 2024-03-2810 minThe SnoWest Show#53 Keith Curtis race recap Jackson Hillclimb Stock & Improved KingSnoWest's Ryan Harris talks with Factory Polaris hillclimber Keith Curtis following the 2024 Jackson Hole Snow Devils World Championship Snowmobile Hillclimb. Curtis won 900 Improved Stock and Pro Open Stock and went on to win Stock King and Improved King titles. 2024-03-2810 min
The SnoWest Show#52 Ski-Doo Backcountry X-RS new features for 2025Shopping for a new Ski-Doo Backcountry X-RS? Charles Gagné joins host Ryan Harris to talk about all the cool new features on the 2025 Backcountry X-RS, such as 850E-TEC Turbo R with water injection system, available RAS RX front suspension and Pilot RX ski, Storm 150 track and more! Check your local Ski-Doo dealer or go to Ski-Doo's website to customize your own order. 2024-03-2735 minThe SnoWest Show#51 Justin Thomas race recap Jackson Hillclimb King of KingsSnoWest's Ryan Harris talks with Justin Thomas following Thomas's dominant weekend at the 2024 Jackson Hole Snow Devils' World Championship Snowmobile Hillcimb. Thomas finished Jackson with three World Championships (600 Mod, 900 Mod and Open Mod) and two top fives, plus Mod King and King of Kings tiles.2024-03-2713 minThe SnoWest Show#50 M 858 re-review. Updated calibration tested.Arctic Cat has been working on engine and clutching calibration since our initial 858 test ride and review podcast. Cat's mountain engineering team invited us back up to ride the latest engine and clutching calibration this week. Bruce Kerbs and Ryan Harris report on how the 858 performs now. 2024-03-1531 minThe SnoWest Show#49 Post-Race Interviews - Kelly Canyon RMSHA HillclimbRyan Harris checks in after the King of Kelly's RMSHA race in Idaho with Keith Curtis, Blaine Mathews, Sam Peterson, Jay Mentaberry, Andy Thomas, Garth Kaufman, Mason Rutledge and Colby Crapo. 2024-03-1354 min
The SnoWest Show#48 2025 Summit X, Expert and Freeride differences with Carl Kuster and Steve MartinGuests Steve Martin and Carl Kuster join host Ryan Harris to go into detail on what makes up the differences between the 2025 Ski-Doo Summit X, Summit with Expert Package and Freeride. Which one is the best experience for your riding style?2024-03-1139 minThe SnoWest Show#47 Catalyst M 858 review pod Part 2 - The SnoWest ShowSocial media Q&A. The SnoWest test crew of Justin Stevens, Rhett Clark, Bruce Kerbs and Broc Genta join Ryan Harris to review our first three days on the 2025 Arctic Cat M 858 sleds.2024-03-0753 minThe SnoWest Show#46 Catalyst M 858 review pod Part 1 - The SnoWest ShowThe SnoWest test crew of Justin Stevens, Rhett Clark, Bruce Kerbs and Broc Genta join Ryan Harris to review our first three days on the 2025 Arctic Cat M 858 sleds. 2024-03-0742 minThe SnoWest Show#45 Polaris '25 SnowCheck sleds ride reviewSnoWest test riders Justin Stevens and Rhett Clark join Ryan Harris to talk about the 2025 Polaris RMKs that we've ridden recently, including the new RMK SP, RMK Khaos 9R and Patriot Boost and RMK Pro 9R and Patriot Boost.2024-03-0649 minThe SnoWest Show#44 9R Turbo mods! Inside Keith Curtis's race shop with Keith, Sam Peterson, Toby Shepherd and Dylan HartShooting from inside race shop of multi-time world champion Factory Polaris hillclimb racer Keith Curtis. Keith, Sam Peterson, Toby Shepherd and Dylan Hart join host Ryan Harris to talk factory mod sleds and preparation for the opening round of the RMSHA series. 2024-03-0625 minThe SnoWest Show#43 Polaris 2025 - What's New?Ryan Harris breaks down the 2025 Polaris snowmobile release and all the changes and updates to the 2025 mountain sleds.2024-03-0528 minThe SnoWest Show#42 Riding the 2025 Ski-Doos, Club Ski-Doo with Landon PavanBruce Kerbs joins host Ryan Harris to talk about our recent trip to Montreal to ride more 2025 Ski-Doo sleds and hang out at the launch with Landon Pavan, the SnoWest VIP All-Access Media Pass contest winner. Landon joins the show to talk about the 2025 deep snow lineup and changes. And we talk a little bit about trail sleds, too!2024-03-0158 minThe SnoWest Show#41 Ski-Doo 2025 - What's new and what we've ridden - The SnoWest ShowWe've ridden the 2025 Ski-Doo deep snow line (and some trail and crossover stuff). Bruce Kerbs and Ryan Harris break down the changes and updates and talk about our first impressions on the 2025 stuff.2024-02-2029 minThe SnoWest Show#40 2024 Mtn sled weights revealed, wet weight comparisons of our test fleet of 2024 mountain sledsHosted by Ryan Harris, joined in studio by Rhett Clark, Justin Stevens, Bruce Kerbs and Broc Genta. We weighed all of our test units and we discuss those weights. We weight everything full of gas and oil and with a spare belt (just how most people start their rides). We discuss how weight plays into handling and what matters on the mountain.2024-02-1540 minThe SnoWest Show#39 Post-Race Interviews from RMSHA season opener: Sam Peterson and Keith Curtis.Ryan Harris catches up with Premier-class King winners from the RMSHA season opener last weekend to see how their race went. Sam Peterson won Stock Premier King. Keith Curtis won Improved Premier King and Mod Premier King.
2024-02-1227 minThe SnoWest Show#38 Sled review: '24 Ski-Doo Freeride 146 Turbo RSnoWest test staff Justin Stevens, Bruce Kerbs and Broc Genta join host Ryan Harris to talk about our 2024 Ski-Doo Freeride 146 Turbo R. We've ridden this sled in a variety of snow conditions this season and sit down to talk track length, lug height and performance.2024-01-1915 minThe SnoWest Show#37 Arctic Cat M 858 early release! Dave McClure, Todd Tupper talk about riding the new M 858Arctic Cat released its 2025 M Alpha One 858 mountain sleds this week and this is our initial reaction pod. We get Todd Tupper of Cat's R&D department and David McClure on to talk about riding the '25 M 858 Alpha Ones. SnoWest test riders Justin Stevens, Broc Genta and Bruce Kerbs join host Ryan Harris in studio. 2024-01-1245 min
Sledder CastOxbow Gear Founder: Tackling Their Biggest Challenge, Startup Journey, Industry Changing Gear + MoreWe made it back to the states just in time to head down to the SNOWEST Utah Snowmobile Show where we were able to sit down with the founder and owner of Oxbow Gear and dig deep into the beginning roots of the company, behind-the-scenes details on how they met their biggest challenge & NIGHTMARE head on and what it took to overcome it, what's unique about their products, and more!Here are a few key takeaways you’ll get from this episode:How clayton came up with the idea and...2024-01-0342 minThe SnoWest Show#36 The Jay and Blaine Show! Jay Mentaberry and Blaine Mathews on The SnoWest ShowJay Mentaberry and Blaine Mathews of The Jay and Blaine Show on YouTube join host Ryan Harris and guest host Bruce Kerbs to talk RMSHA racing and backcountry riding. 2023-12-301h 06The SnoWest Show#35 The Avalanche Alliance 2023 Sweepstakes DrawingEach year the Avalanche Alliance uses their annual sweepstakes to raise money for Avalanche Centers across the US and for Motorized Avalanche Education Scholarships for both professionals and recreation enthusiasts. Guests Dan Adams, Dustin Pancheri, Vicki Hormuth (AIARE) and Matt Entz. Watch our live drawing here to see who won this year’s sweepstakes!
Host Ryan Harris also discusses avalanche training and Q&A with Dan Adams and Matt Entz2023-12-2059 minSledder CastThe Future Of Snowbiking, What's New With MTN.TOP, How To Be A Good Brand Ambassador, How To Get Into Snowbiking, & More!We made it back to the states just in time to head down to the SNOWEST Utah Snowmobile Show where we were able to sit down with MTN.TOP Athlete and ambassador, Justin Cox and talk about all things snowbiking.Here are a few key takeaways you’ll get from this episode:Advice for snowmobilers looking to get into snowbikingHow to be a good brand ambassadorWhat’s new with the 2024 MTN.TOP transfer snowbike kitWhat it like working for a co...2023-12-2039 min