The SnoWest Show

Mountain snowmobile reviews, industry news, interviews, events and more.

#79 - 850 NA Test Part 1: Weights. Non-turbos, naturally aspirated, whatever you call them. Here's how our test staff breaks them down.

Part 1 of our 850 NA review podcast. We compare the 2025 Arctic Cat M 858 154 3.0, Polaris 850 Khaos RMK 155 3.25 and Ski-Doo 850 Summit X 154 3.0. This Part 1 episode is all about weight. We fill each sled up with gas, oil and a spare belt--just how you would start a ride--and put them on the scale. Stay tuned for Part 2: Ride Reviews and Part 3: Q&A. SnoWest test riders Bruce Kerbs, Broc Genta and Justin Stevens join Ryan Harris in-studio.

01-20
28:19

#78 - What's going on with the snowbike industry? General talk with Justin JT Cox

We talk snowbikes and the overall health and status of the snowbike industry. Justin JT Cox joins co-host Justin Stevens and host Ryan Harris.

01-14
45:57

#77 - Performance gains for RMKs. Plus cool Timbersled mods - Curtis Friede with Kurt's Offroad in-studio

Unlock hidden performance on your RMK or Timbersled. Curtis Friede from Kurt's Polaris and Kurt's Offroad joins us in-studio to talk about the Kurt's Offroad RMK Gear Down kits, clutching components, P22 delete kit, tunnel braces and more. Plus we dive into some cool Timbersled products like the Kurt's belt drive and aux fuel tank. Co-host Justin Stevens and host Ryan Harris in-studio.

01-06
01:22:26

#76 - RMSHA '25 season preview with Mason Rutledge, Jeff Rogers and Melissa Rowels, RMSHA Executive Director

Three great guest from RMSHA join host Ryan Harris at the Idaho Snowmobile Show to talk about the upcoming season, new locations added to the race schedule and more. Mason Rutledge, Ski-Doo factory rep for RMSHA, Jeff Rogers, past RMSHA VP, and Melissa Rowles, RMSHA Executive Director are on the show.

12-17
41:58

#75 - Sledding in Japan - Ski-Doo Rad Rides with Nadine Overwater and Tony Jenkins

Tony Jenkins and Nadine Overwater took a sledding trip to Japan as part of Ski-Doo Rad Rides. We talk with them about the trip, the culture, the snow and riding in Japan. Hosted by Ryan Harris.

12-11
31:03

#74 - Jack Struthers. History of the '97 Polaris 700 RMK & 2023 Polaris 9R. Jack talks about racing Kirk Hibbert in the '90s and more...

Snowmobile racing legend Jack Struthers of Carl's Cycle Sales and Caleb Frankamp join host Ryan Harris. Struther's talks about racing snocross and cross-country against Kirk Hibbert in the early '90s, winning the I-500 three times, the development of the 1997 Polaris 700 RMK, the Polaris 9R and more.

12-09
45:23

#73 - Keith Curtis on setup, technique, racing and backcountry riding.

8-time Jackson Hillclimb King of Kings Keith Curtis joins host Ryan Harris and co-host Justin Stevens in-studio to talk about everything from personal sled setup to racing dirt bikes in Europe.

12-03
01:06:44

#72 - Cat 858 tuning and turbos, general sled tuning options with IBEXX

Alex, William and Michael Klassen from IBEXX and Brady Shoenfelder from SSI join host Ryan Harris and co-host Broc Genta to talk about some crazy impressive gains they're seeing out of the Cat 858 already. Plus other tuning options for Polaris and Ski-Doo sleds offered by IBEXX.

11-27
58:07

#71 - Everything you need to know about the Ski-Doo mid-season drop - Summit Adrenaline EDGE 850 & TurboR

Host Ryan Harris and co-host Justin Stevens talk with Ski-Doo's Frederic Desjardins, Vincent Deschenes, Mason Rutledge and Dave Norona about the new 2025-1/2 mid-season release Summit Adrenaline models.

11-20
25:25

#70 - Ski-Doo Factory tour in Valcourt, Quebec - Nadine Overwater and Jeremy Mercier

Ski-Doo ambassadors Nadine Overwater and Jeremy Mercier join host Ryan Harris and co-host Justin Stevens to discuss our recent trip to Valcourt--birthplace of Ski-Doo--and tour of the Ski-Doo factory and other facilities.

11-18
57:23

#69 - Mark Staples, Director Gallatin Avalanche Center

Mark Staples, director of the Gallatin Avalanche Center in Bozeman, Montana, joins us in-studio to discuss all things snowpack. Lot of great info in this one! Guest hosts Broc Genta, Justin Stevens and Bruce Kerbs join Ryan Harris.

11-14
01:16:17

#68 - Q&A with SnoWest test riders Bruce Kerbs and Justin Stevens

SnoWest test riders Justin Stevens and Bruce Kerbs join host Ryan Harris to talk about a few snowmobiling questions.

11-12
35:08

#67 - EZ Lynk's Bobby Barney talks tuning sleds. Co-hosts Justin Stevens, Bruce Kerbs

Bobby Barney from EZ Lynk comes on the show to talk about how tuning sleds has changed and share some stories. Co-hosts Justin Stevens and Bruce Kerbs join Ryan Harris.

11-09
36:01

#66 - Stef Dean talks about Women Sledding - Her story, advice for women and more

Ski-Doo ambassador Stef Dean joins host Ryan Harris and co-host Justin Stevens to talk about mountain sledding from a women's perspective.

11-06
27:11

#65 - What 2025 sleds would our riders pick to fill a 4-place trailer?

SnoWest test riders Bruce Kerbs and Justin Stevens join host Ryan Harris to discuss what 2025 snowmobiles they would each choose to fill a 4-place trailer.

11-04
41:49

#64 - Steve Martin & Duncan Lee talk pre-ride prep and tell stories

FXR's Duncan Lee and Ski-Doo ambassador Steve Martin join host Ryan Harris and co-host Justin Stevens.

10-30
34:53

#63 - Bret Rasmussen, Ride Rasmussen Style

Hear the professor teach! Bret Rasmussen joins host Ryan Harris and co-host Justin Stevens for an episode during the 20204 Utah Snowmobile Show.

10-23
48:55

#62 - The Black Cats - Mav Walker, Kyle Huestis, Tayler Peck and Ben White

Arctic Cat Black Cats riders Maverick Walker, Kyle Huestis, Tayler Peck and team manager Ben White join host Ryan Harris. We missed team members David McClure and Riley Kincaid.

10-10
34:17

#61 - Smasher's Iron Dog race experience in Alaska

Kris "Smasher" Kaltenbacher joins host Ryan Harris to talk about what it's like racing the Iron Dog snowmobile race in Alaska. Lots of crazy stories on this one!

10-04
40:59

#60 - Stephen Clark and Tony Jenkins

No description needed, just 30 minutes of sled talk with a couple highly entertaining characters in the sledding industry. Stephen Clark of Stephen W. Clark Photography and Ski-Doo ambassador Tony Jenkins join host Ryan Harris.

09-26
30:58

Recommend Channels