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Powersports Business • November 2025 • 27

Powersports Business sister publication Snow Goer has announced its prestigious Snowmobile of the Year award for 2026. This year, the honor goes to BRP’ s 2026 Ski-Doo Summit X model with Expert Package.

Each year, Snow Goer awards its Snowmobile of the Year to the snowmobile that excels in the publication’ s core evaluation pillars: innovation, ride quality, performance, and market impact. The 2025 winner was the Polaris 650 Indy VR1.

“ The Summit X with Expert Package is more stable, better at holding its line, even when crossing other riders’ trenches, and less demanding of constant rider input,” says Snow Goer in its announcement.“ It results in easier, less-fatiguing rides. For the truly hardcore mountain riders, it simply means they can push limits even further.”

Engineered for the most demanding mountain riders, the 2026 Summit X with Expert Package features the REV Gen5 platform combined with the Rotax 850 E-TEC engines, with or without turbocharging. It features a 32−inch-wide front

suspension and ski-stance, revised geometry, and a Twin Link steering system. All of this works in conjunction to allow easier deep snow carving, tighten steering feel, limit bump

Snow Goer names BRP’ s Ski-Doo Summit X model with Expert Package as its 2026 Snowmobile of the Year.( Photo: BRP)

steer, and let the skis turn further into the snow for stronger counter steering, enabling riders to stay focused on the terrain.

“ This recognition by Snow Goer validates our relentless focus on the rider experience,” says Pascal Vincent, global product strategy director of snowmobiles at BRP.“ The Summit X with Expert Package is not just a snowmobile— it’ s a tool for passionate mountain riders to explore new playgrounds and elevate their riding to the next level.”

With decades of mountain heritage, including the first mountain specific Summit introduced in 1994, Ski-Doo says it will continue to lead the industry through innovation that empowers riders and takes the industry further. Visit ski-doo. brp. com to for more about the 2026 models.

To raise money for avalanche awareness and education initiatives around North America, the Avalanche Alliance has announced a massive sweepstakes capped by two grand prize riding trips with snowmobile legends Carl Kuster and Matt Entz, a Marlon sled deck, and gear packages from Klim and BCA.

Proceeds from these sweepstakes will be awarded to avalanche centers in support of motorized-focused programs, Avalanche Alliance scholarship programs, and ambassador training and community education initiatives.

The Avalanche Alliance says its sixth annual sweepstakes is another significant step toward safety for the motorized snowsport community, with brands and riders joining together for the common goal of reducing avalanche fatalities.

“ Avalanche centers are a key link in the connection between the snowmobiling community and the goal of reducing the impact of avalanches and avalanche accidents,” says Jeff Hambelton, AIARE motorized program manager and NWAC staff member.“ With these sweepstakes, we can support avalanche centers’ efforts to build better tools for the motorized community.”

The grand prize winner of the Avalanche Alliance Sweepstakes has the choice of two different all-inclusive trips to ride with either Carl Kuster or Matt Entz.( Photo: Avalanche Alliance)

SWEEPSTAKE PRIZES INCLUDE: GRAND PRIZE NO. 1

• Trip for two

• Three-night stay

• All meals at the CKMP Loft

• Two days of riding with CKMP CMBGA Guide

• Use of a 2026 Ski-Doo Summit X 850

• Fuel and oil included

• Trail fees

• Use of AvPac and Transceiver

• $ 1,000 cash

• Prize valued at $ 5,390

GRAND PRIZE NO. 2

• Trip for two

• Four nights lodging in South Fork, Colorado

• All meals included

• Two-day riding workshop with Matt Entz

• Sleds included Polaris 9r and / or Boost

• Fuel and oil included

• $ 1,000 cash

• Prize valued at $ 6,414

CONSOLATION PRIZE First prize: Marlon Xplore Pro II Sled Deck

Total value: $ 6,207 Second prize: Klim Gear Package

Total value: $ 3,296

Third prize: Backcountry Access safety package Total value: $ 2,189

Visit go. rallyup. com / avalanchealliance to donate for a chance to win. Entries start at $ 25, with seven more donation levels to gain more entries. The deadline to enter is Dec. 7, and winners will be announced Dec. 15.

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