18 Catamount Cruiser

Arctic Cat’s M1000 is still the biggest stock two-stroke around and it’s back in 2010 as a  Sno Pro version only. If you’re going to go big, then go all the way. By Mark Bourbeau

22 2010 Polaris 700 RMK

After a brief disappearance from its mountain lineup, Polaris decided to reinsert the popular 700 RMK for 2010. By Ryan Harris

24 The Buzz About The Phazer MTX

Sometimes, when there is talk about entry-level sleds, Yamaha’s Phazer MTX gets overlooked. And that’s a shame. Here’s why. By Lane Lindstrom

26 A Niche Sled In A Niche Market

The Trail RMK is the lone remaining contender in the mountain fan class and having been around now for a dozen years, it’s proven to have staying power. By Lane Lindstrom

30 Project CHR (Canyons, Hillsides And Ridges)

The build on SnoWest’s latest project sled has begun. In fact, by the time you read this we should have some miles dialed up on the new creation. Here’s a peek at what we’ve done so far.

32 Snowmobiling Versus The National Football League

We got the chance to ride with the Baltimore Ravens’ Haloti Ngata last winter and found he can move around on a sled just about as well as he can on the football field. And that’s saying something for a 6-foot-4, 345-pound athlete. By Lane Lindstrom

40 Getting Schooled In Avalanche Safety

Lori Zacaruk, co-owner of Zac’s Tracs, gives us a refresher course on avalanche safety.

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8 White Out & Wide Open By Steve Janes

10 Letters To The Editor

12 Fronts & Forecasts

16 Gear Box

38 Advertiser Index

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