18 Economic State Of The Mountain 600 Class

Over the past two or three years, the Mountain 600 class has become the new economy class for mountain riders. We look at whether you’re getting your money’s worth in this class. By Lane Lindstrom

28 Shock Tech

SnoWest tech editor Ryan Harris presents Shocks 101. Class is in.

34 The Trail Less Traveled

Here are the other spots you can ride in the West, sometimes far away from any groomed trail systems. We look at backcountry riding opportunities all over the West.

47 Western Canada: The Buffet Of Snowmobiling

Western Canada offers a smorgasbord of riding opportunities that will satisfy the cravings of any snowmobiler anywhere.

Departments

8 Runnin’ On Empty By Lane Lindstrom

10 Letters To The Editor

12 Fronts & Forecasts

14 Gear Box

50 Advertiser Index

50 Product Review Ortovox Avalanche Beacon

52 Product Preview Speedwerx Exhaust Components

54 Snow Dust

On The Cover

The Polaris 600 RMK is as solid a machine as you’ll find anywhere in the Mountain 600 lineup. The 600 RMK offers an ideal mix of horsepower and chassis refinements that can provide a perfect launching pad for those wanting to get into snowmobiling. Photo by Jacob White