Issues

January 2012

American Snowmobiler magazine is North America's leading magazine for snowmobile enthusiasts helping readers get the most out of this popular family sport. Each issue offers exciting coverage of new snowmobiles, accessories, tech tips, travel destinations, races and events, and is written by the top writers in the snowmobile field.

Features

Hybrid Hombres!

By Mark Boncher

We compare the most edgy 800cc crossovers! The Backcountry X, Switchback Assault, and XF 1100 Turbo S.P. test.

pg. 14

Test Tracks: Arctic Cat TZ1 Turbo

By Mark Savage

pg. 20

Pushing IT to the next level

By Stephen W Clark

RMSHA Mtn. Mod Sleds

pg. 22

The Villeneuve Spirit

By Olav Aaen

The name is synonymous with speed and sled racing. But one of the Villeneuve brothers, Gilles, went on to worldwide F1 fame in a Ferrari. We remember Gilles when he was a snowmobile champion!

pg. 32

Ask the Experts

By AmSnow staff

Track, pitch, fuel... funny noises

pg. 40

All oil is NOT equal

By Mark Boncher

Crack open any old injection oil and pour it into your engine, right? No way, engineers explain why all oils are not alike, especially when it comes to BRP’s E-TEC motors.

pg. 46

How to: Change a Ski-Doo 1200 4-TEC's oil and filter yourself, and save $

By Jason Houle

pg. 48

Three Lakes and Three Rivers

By Mike Carr

Vogeurs Natl. Park in Minn.

pg. 54

Living the Dream

By Taylor DeTienne

Everyone wants to live in West Yellowstone and ride the backcountry all winter. But only a few guides actually get to live that dream. Taylor DeTienne tells us what it’s like.

pg. 60