Levi LaVallee has fully recovered from injuries suffered in a crash while training for a record-breaking snowmobile distance jump and he’s ready to try it again. This time, he’ll have a little company.

LaVallee will be attempting to break the snowmobile distance jump record at the same time as Robbie Maddison will try to break the motorcycle distance jump record in the latest installment of Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. The event will air live from San Diego, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 31 at approximately 11 pm ET / 8 pm PT on ESPN, ESPNHD and ESPN3, immediately following the Chick-Fil-A Bowl.

This year, LaVallee, a 28-year-old native of Longville, Minn., will jump his snowmobile alongside Maddison, a 30-year-old Aussie now living in Temecula, Calif., who will pilot his motorcycle as both athletes concurrently jump over 300 feet of water from the North park to the South park at the Embarcadero Marina Park in the downtown area of San Diego Bay. LaVallee will attempt to break his own record of 361 feet and Maddison will be aiming for a leap of more than 400 feet to eclipse the current record of 391 feet.

A record number of teams are expected to participate in the SAE 2012 Snowmobile Challenge, sponsored by the snowmobile manufacturers along with other supporting businesses, set for March 5-10, 2012 at Michigan Technological University.

Held at the University’s Keweenaw Research Center, the Snowmobile Challenge is a collegiate design competition of the Society of Automotive Engineers. Engineering students from participating schools take a stock snowmobile and reengineer it.

The snowmobiles will compete in a variety of events including emissions, noise fuel economy/endurance, acceleration, handling, static display, cold start and design.

KLIM Technical Riding Gear will hold a free-to-the-public Avalanche Education Clinic at the KLIM headquarters in Rigby, Idaho on Monday, Nov. 21 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Those interested in attending should RSVP immediately for a chance to win a pair of KLIM PowerXross Gloves! KLIM will be providing free pizza for all attendees.

“The first-ever Avalanche Clinic at KLIM will feature a casual presentation of avalanche awareness and backcountry survival skills from some of the most knowledgeable backcountry experts in the area,” KLIM says in a release.

Boondockers Films and KLIM Technical Riding Gear have teamed up to bring a unique fundraising event to Southeastern Idaho. With their Boondockers 8 Movie Premiere and Raffle Fundraiser benefitting Nathan Blaylock’s young family the two companies, along with dozens of powersports industry brands, look to generate maximum funds for Holly Blaylock and her children.

Nate, who was KLIM’s Snowmobile Promotions, Events and Sponsorship Manager, died in an auto accident in August and left Holly and their four children behind. Just a month before the accident, Nate and Holly had welcomed their first daughter and fourth child into the world.

“This fundraiser event will not only bring one of the most anticipated snowmobiling movie premieres to Idaho Falls, but 100 percent of all proceeds will go directly to Holly Blaylock,” KLIM says in a release.

The Nathan Blaylock Fundraiser and Boondockers 8 Movie Premiere is set for November 11, 2011 at the Paramount Theatre in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

As you may have heard, Arctic Cat is pulling out all the stops for its 50th Anniversary Celebration this summer. Up until now we’ve only been teased with details, but Arctic Cat has finally unveiled its full schedule of events for what is sure to be the biggest snowmobile celebration of the summer.

Arctic Cat Factory Tours
Friday, July 29th, 8am-5pm
Saturday, July 30th, 9am-3pm

For 50 years Arctic Cat has been a potent source of ideas that originated from the many talented, passionate, people who have filled the Factory walls in Thief River Falls. Walk the same yellow lines they have on and in-depth tour.

Friday Kick-Off Events at Pennington County Fairgrounds

Start Arctic Cat’s 50th Celebration on Friday, July 29th at the Pennington County Fairgrounds where the Vintage and Product Displays will be open from 11am-9pm in the REA and Huck Arenas; don’t forget to take a demo ride on a 2012 Arctic Cat ATV or Prowler from 11am-3pm. Get transported back in time with a special fashion show starting with mid 1960’s Arctic Cat garments at 4pm. Cap off the day with a special 50th Souvenir from the Curling Club store location and then settle in for the official Kick-Off ceremony starting at 5pm followed by a killer performance from Americana legends, The WoodPicks, followed by high-energy Eagle Creek at 8pm-11pm singing all your country, foot-stomping’ favorites. All your favorite food and beverages will be available for purchase from a multitude of on-site vendors. All displays, concerts and parking are free of charge.