6 ENGAGEMENT Another adventure for three old guys; new leaders; Cat acquires Widescape
11 SNOWMOBILE CLUB SPOTLIGHT The Mille Lacs Drift Skippers
12 FLASHBACK The 1971-72 Speedway Snowmobile
44 FOUND SLEDS The hunt for old iron
46 FEBRUARY EVENTS Ride throughout the snowbelt
47 COLD TESTED FXR Helium gear and Terick Solutions 9-inch EZ Wheelz
CONTENTS
F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 6 / V O L U M E 3 6 / N O. 0 5
REGULARS
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FEATURES
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High and Mighty Mountain Sleds
We compare high-altitude, big-attitude mountain machines from Lynx, Polaris and Ski-Doo, pitting the top two 850-class machines in an inter-brand comparison. Learn what we like, what we’ d improve and that King of the Hill is in the eyes of the beholder.
Top Tech Helmets
Try on these high-tech helmets for size. Premium material and hidden innovations offer more protection for your head and neck. Plus: how to make sure your helmet fits.
Je t’ aime Quebec
What’ s not to love about a Valentine’ s week tour in Quebec? Delicious food, cozy accommodations and trails for miles and miles make this a great retreat for sweeties and their snowmobiles.
A Guide’ s Life
Take a peek into Bruce Cody’ s career as a certified snowmobile guide in Quebec. Learn how he makes the hard decisions, what he carries and how he’ s prepared to give his clients the experience of their lives.
11 SNOWMOBILE CLUB SPOTLIGHT The Mille Lacs Drift Skippers
12 FLASHBACK The 1971-72 Speedway Snowmobile
44 FOUND SLEDS The hunt for old iron
46 FEBRUARY EVENTS Ride throughout the snowbelt
47 COLD TESTED FXR Helium gear and Terick Solutions 9-inch EZ Wheelz
DEPARTMENTS
04........................ BREAKING TRAIL 50................................. WHAT’ S HOT
/ WHAT’ S NOT
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