Mountain Snowmobiles
If pure horsepower and climbing ability is what you're after, mountain snowmobiles are the way to go. Mountain snowmobiles sell mostly in areas where the hills are steep and the powder is deep. These machines are lighter and feature longer tracks so they can stay on top of the slow. Long lugs help mountain snowmobiles dig through the deep snow and engines with a focus on high horsepower push rider and machine up impossible looking climbs.Latest Mountain Snowmobile Reviews
2014 Polaris 600 Pro RMK Review
Polaris' 600 Pro RMK is not an 800, it just thinks it is
A solid choice for anyone, the 600 Pro RMK’s features include excellent ergo’s and the superior powder handling you would expect in a flickable lightweight 417-lb sled. Hard to believe it’s only a 600 and not an 800!
2014 Ski-Doo Freeride Review - Video
Ski-Doo's beefed up backcountry play sled
Powered by the 800 e-TEC, Ski-Doo’s Freeride offers chassis, track and suspension choices for backcountry adventuring.
2014 Arctic Cat M8000 Sno Pro and Limited Review - Video
Cat's M8000 may be the most improved mountain player for 2014
In its third year, the Arctic Cat M8000 is regaining its heritage and once again the angry mountain Cat we’ve come to know.Latest Mountain Snowmobile Reviews
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2013 Arctic Cat M1100 Turbo HCR vs. Yamaha Nytro MTX SE with MPI TurboMountain Turbo Shootout
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2014 Polaris Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledIndy series sees major expansion while mountain models tweaked
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2014 Arctic Cat Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledMore engine choices, renamed models and the return of the El Tigre
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2014 Ski-Doo Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledSki-Doo rolls out changes to more models and adds an innovative 900cc 4-stroker
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2014 Yamaha Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledYamaha partners with Arctic Cat and rewrites "new" model expectations
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2013 Mountain Snowmobile Shootout: Part IIHow do our three 800s and one 600 rate with real deep snow riders?
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2013 Mountain Snowmobile Shootout: Part IThree 800s and one 600 battle for deep-snow dominance
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Five Under Appreciated SnowmobilesThese sleds are misunderstood and underappreciated by hardcore riders
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2013 Snowmobiles of the Year: Best of the WestWe break down the best mountain sleds in every conceivable category
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2013 Polaris 800 Switchback Assault 144 Review - VideoThe best choice of Polaris' boondocking options
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2013 Polaris 600 Switchback Review - VideoPolaris' 600 Switchback is quite a "basic" bargain
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2013 Polaris 600 & 800 RMK Review - VideoPure Polaris RMKs through and through
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2013 Yamaha Phazer MTX ReviewBoondocking Made Simple
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2013 Arctic Cat M800 HCR vs. 2013 Polaris RMK 800 AssaultTwo Minnesota farmland neighbors battle on the mountains
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2013 Ski-Doo Freeride Review - VideoA backcountry snow burner with 800 E-TEC power
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2013 Arctic Cat M1100 Turbo Review - VideoFast, powerful, and bred to play in the mountains
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2013 Yamaha Nytro MTX 162 Turbo Review - VideoAdding the turbo option to Yamaha's Nytro MTX creates a mountain killer
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2012 Mountain Sled Evaluations: Final ThoughtsWhat we liked and didn't in our fleet of 2012 powder sleds
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2013 Polaris 600 Pro-RMK 155 Review - VideoThe best alternative to a Polaris 800cc RMK is the Polaris 600 Pro-RMK!
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2013 Arctic Cat M800 Sno Pro Review - Video2013 sees significant upgrades in the M8 Sno Pro
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2013 Polaris 800 Pro-RMK 155 Review - VideoPolaris builds an impressive 417-pound powder king
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2013 Ski-Doo Summit X Review - VideoSummit evolves into a mountain super sled
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2013 Polaris 800 Switchback Adventure Review - VideoThe 800cc bagger that's more sport than cruiser
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First Impressions of the 2013 Powder SledsNew technologies prove how viable the powder segment has become
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2013 Polaris Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledPolaris brings more Adventure and brings back the Indy
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2013 Yamaha Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledYamaha adds a new crossover and targets youth riders
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2013 Arctic Cat Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledArctic Cat back in the game and powering ahead for 2013
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2012 Polaris 800 Switchback Pro-R ProjectWe create a unique 2012 Polaris ProAdventure 800
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2013 Ski-Doo Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledSki-Doo expands rMotion to the Renegade, rethinks the Summit and continues to evolve its rider-forward platforms
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2012 Mountain Sled Evaluations: Part 2How the top powder sleds perform in the real world
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2013 Polaris 800 Pro-RMK 155 PreviewPolaris' best selling sled evolves - again!
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2012 Mountain Sled Evaluations: Part 1Our test riders found the 800 powder sleds close, with each having strong points
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2012 Yamaha Phazer MTX ReviewYamaha's lightweight boondocker
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2012 Polaris 600 Switchback ReviewA crossover well suited for trails and some occasional off-trail excursions
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2012 Ski-Doo Summit SP 600 H.O. E-TEC ReviewSmall bore, high tech E-TEC is for powder players
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2012 Polaris 600 Pro-RMK 155 Review [Video]What the pros ride
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2012 Polaris 550 Shift 136 ReviewReliably basic adventure at a very good price
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2012 Ski-Doo Freeride Review [Video]Ski-Doo gives you the ability to be free
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2012 Polaris 800 Switchback ReviewBase Switchback makes all the right compromises
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2012 Arctic Cat M1100 Turbo Sno Pro ReviewThe first serious production turbocharged mountain sled
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2012 Snowmobiles of the Year: Best of the WestA year of excellent choices for western riders
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2012 Polaris 800 Pro-RMK Review [Video]This is the standard bearer
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2012 Ski-Doo Summit 800 Review [Video]Summits embrace the next step in powder performance
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2012 Arctic Cat ProClimb M800 Review [Video]Reinventing the M8 and making it better in all ways
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2012 Polaris 800 Switchback Pro-R Review [Video]This is the Rush you've wanted all along
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2011 Mountain Sled Evaluations: King of the HillWhich 800cc mountain sled reigns supreme?
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End of Season Powder Review: 2011 Yamaha Nytro MTX 153 & Polaris Switchback AssaultWhat we found living with two very different powder players
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2012 Yamaha Nytro MTX 162 "Boosted" Review [Video]Power is good, but more power is better
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2012 Arctic Cat Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledBold new models built from scratch
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2012 Polaris Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledPower and refinement highlight latest Polaris sleds
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2012 Yamaha Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledYamaha adds power steering to more models
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2011 Yamaha FX Nytro MTX SE 153 ReviewEarly and sweet impressions
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2012 Ski-Doo Lineup UnveiledSki-Doo evolution continues
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2011 Mountain Sled Evaluations Part TwoPart One gave you the data, now our test riders give you their opinions of the 2011 powder sleds
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2011 Mountain Sled Evaluation: Part OneCalculating powder performance by the numbers
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2011 Polaris 800 Switchback Assault 144 Review: Mountain TestPolaris' latest crossover proved adept in the mountains
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2011 Mountain Sled PreviewWhere did the weight go and who has the power?
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The Best 2011 Snowmobiles for the WestOur test riders and editors pick the best sleds for the deep powder set
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2011 Arctic Cat M1000 Sno Pro 162 ReviewPower, braun and business
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2011 Ski-Doo Summit Everest 600 H.O. E-TEC ReviewSki-Doo's latest 600cc powder player now cuts a serious sidehill
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2011 Polaris 600 Switchback 136 ReviewSerious performance from entry-level crossover
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2011 Polaris 800 Switchback Assault 144 ReviewMore Than an 800cc Trail Tamer
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2011 Arctic Cat M8 Lineup ReviewUnchanged, unbridled, uncompromised
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2011 Yamaha FX Nytro MTX SE ReviewOne sweet four-stroke long track
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2011 Ski-Doo 800 Summit ReviewWe rate the newest Summits as "Most Improved"
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2011 Polaris RMK ReviewIn our opinion this is the Mountain Sled of the Year
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2010 Mountain Sled Report Card - Part TwoFinal thoughts on the RMK Dragon 800 and M8
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2010 Mountain Sled Report Card - Part OneOur findings after a season in the steep & deep
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2010 Mountain Sled Evaluation - Part TwoFive mountain steeds are put to the test
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2010 Mountain Sled Evaluation - Part OneThe decision is...yours
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2011 Arctic Cat Lineup PreviewA new 800cc EXT and special editions highlight 2011
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2011 Polaris 800 Pro-RMK PreviewPolaris adds a more powder-friendly 800cc RMK to its deep snow lineup
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Mid-Season Powder Sled ReportCheck out how our five mountain test sleds are doing so far
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2010 Polaris 600 Dragon Switchback ReviewThe nearly perfect flatlander's boondocker
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2010 Yamaha Phazer MTX ReviewThis Phazer works well where nimble handling trumps power
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2010 Arctic Cat M1000 Sno Pro 162 ReviewCat brings "Big Umph" to the mountains
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2010 Ski-Doo Summit 600 ReviewFitting in the Summit 600 series for powder riders
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2010 Polaris 700 & 600 RMK ReviewPolaris delivers range and versatility
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2010 Yamaha FX Nytro MTX SE 162 ReviewThis born-again powder machine gets it right
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2010 Yamaha Apex MTX ReviewYamaha's Apex MTX Proves Big is Beautiful
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2010 Ski-Doo 800 Summit and Everest ReviewX-RS Hill Basher Impresses
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2010 Polaris RMK, Dragon & Assault ReviewThrowing down with Polaris’ 800 RMK lineup
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2010 Polaris Turbo LX ReviewPolaris repackages its turbo boondocker into a stretch track luxury ride
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2010 Arctic Cat M8 ReviewNew motor, new seat and beaucoup horses
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2009 Arctic Cat M8 HCR PreviewLighter and more tricked out than the already lightened Arctic Cat M8 Sno Pro.
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2009 Polaris 800 RMK Shift 144 ReviewPowder riding on a budget or the skeleton for a do-it-yourself upgrade
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2009 Ski-Doo Summit Everest 800 ReviewPowerful engine and lightweight chassis makes for exemplary hill climbing
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2009 Yamaha Phazer MTX ReviewFor powder play or boondocking, Yamaha’s Phazer MTX offers great value
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2009 Polaris 800 Assault RMK 146 ReviewA new breed of backcountry snowmobile
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2009 Polaris Turbo Switchback ReviewTurbo Switchback offers strengths to consider for off-trail riders
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2009 Ski-Doo Summit Fan ReviewSki-Doo offers a bargain for learning to ride powder
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Bassett's Blog: Playing with the KingPowder play gets serious for 2009
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2009 Yamaha previewHints for the future appear in new XTX and RTX SE
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2009 Polaris previewA focus on value, power and quality for 2009, with an eye to 2010
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2009 Ski-Doo previewNew engines and chassis, renewed desire to stay No. 1 top Ski-Doo’s list for ‘09
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2009 Arctic Cat previewLighter powder players and the most powerful Cat ever punctuate new model line
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Yamaha Apex MTXClean and Powerful and Ready to Ride
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2008 Polaris 800 Dragon RMKPower and Agility with this ‘Mountain Eater’
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