Prepping for Cain's Quest

I know three brave souls who will compete in the upcoming Cain's Quest adventure race in Labrador and Newfoundland, beginning March 12.

Paul Dick, Rex Hibbert and Rob Hallstrom.

Click to see some inside-the-shop pix of their sleds.

Final Sneak Peek Video for Arctic Cat's 2012 Snowmobiles?

Arctic Cat gives us yet another tidbit about their 2012 Model line: An 1100 Turbo in the new chassis.

The vented center portion of the hood is clearly different than the pix that people have been posting in the forum, which suggests...multiple engines. Plus, as the spy photos indicated, the sled appears in both long and standard track configurations.

Click HERE to see Carl's latest video.

Supercharged 800 CF/M by Speedwerx

Just got a note from the Speedwerx crew: they've been working on supercharger system for the 800 H.O. in the Crossfire and M chassis!

Click to read a few details.

Team Arctic Finishes Feb. with Wins & Heartbreak

This photo tells the story of why Todd Palin and Eric Quam came in second place in the 2011 Alaskan Iron Dog race.

Click to read the Team Arctic press release detailing seven hillclimb wins and the Iron Dog story.

Inside the Fox Factory Midwest Center

I recently spent a day at the Fox Shox Midwest Service Center in Brainerd, Minn., getting an EVOL Uprgade for my F8's Float shocks, and checking out exactly what goes on there.

Click to check it out.

ISOC Interview with Team Arctic's Kyle Pallin

HERE'S a nice, short interview with Factory Team Arctic snocrosser, Kyle Pallin.

It was done by Gary Walton for the ISOC Website.

Part Deux: Arctic Cat's 2012 Teaser Video

This is a screen-capture from the newest Arctic Cat teaser video for their 2012 snowmobile line.

I see a one-piece spindle w/ball joints, and wide spacing between the A-arms, just like on the Sno Pro 500/600. But definitely a more sculpted spindle.

I couldn't see the dingle-arm but I think I see the turbo encabulator.

Team Arctic Rules Red Lake XC

Team Arctic has been winning the lion's share of the USCC cross-country races this season.

The double-header in Red Lake was no different.

Click to read the Team Arctic press release.

Arctic Cat's 2012 Snowmobile Tech Video

Ski-Doo released a new video about their 2012 rear suspension (interesting, but terrible voice "talent").

Polaris released a vid about their three new-for-'12 sleds (lots of sizzle, not much steak).

After taking a beating on this site for NOT releasing more info on their 2012 machines, I needed to post this video detailing some important technology for their 50th Anniversary Arctic Cat snowmobiles.

Hibbert Starting to Focus on Finland

Tucker's sled is sailinig towards Finland for the upcoming FIM World Championships. And after three more ISOC Nationals, Tucker himself will close the season in Finland.

Click to read the official Tucker Hibbert press release.

Snow Depth Feb. 22, 2011

Yes, weather is local. And painful winter thaws can be followed by monstrous blizzards.

Click HERE for more detailed snow pack info from NOHRSC.

Feb. 20 Blizzard Brought to You By...

After last week's gut-wrenching thaw that left snowmobilers in a puddle of angst, Mother Nature rebounded with a 14-in. snowfall where I live in South-Central Minnesota.

This storm was brought to you by...

Arctic Cat's 2012 Teaser Video

Arctic Cat released THIS "teaser" video about their 2012 model line.

(You gotta click on the link because it's not hosted on YouTube).

And is it just me, or are they taking a pot-shot at this site and the people who have captured some pix?

Random Photos, February Edition

It's that time of the month. I've got a mess of random pix that I think are interesting, many of which have a certain "dated" quality to them.

Click to see them.

Arctic Cat's Tribute to Edgar

Arctic Cat created this news release tribute to Edgar Hetteen.

Click to read it.

Mid-Season Momentum Continues for Team Arctic

Team Arctic enjoyed another big-win weekend in USCC and ISOC.

Click to read the official press release.

Rest In Peace, Edgar Hetteen

Edgar Hetteen, co-founder of Polaris and founder of Arctic Cat, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 12. He was 90 years old.

Words can barely contain impact that Edgar made on the sport of snowmobiling.

He is gone, but he will never be forgotten.

UPDATED with funeral information.

Feb. '11 Trip to Arctic Cat

I made a quick trip to Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls last week.

Click to see some pix, including a 2012 Arctic Cat!

Brad Helwig's Ultra-Skinny Firecat

Check out this sweet custom "extra-skinny" Arctic Cat Firecat, built by Irondogger Brad Helwig.

Special thanks to Micah Huss for sending the photos and info!

Click to see 'em.

Letter (Never Sent) to Pat Mach

Here's a letter I wish I would have sent to Pat Mach before he died in a snowmobile accident last week.