With the 2026–2027 winter season quickly approaching, I’m excited to share the reasons why I chose the 2027 Polaris Patriot Boost RMK Khaos 155 for a long-term test. Now entering my sixth season of backcountry snowmobiling, I’ve spent the past three years falling in love with the high mountains of British Columbia. Among mountain snowmobilers […]
When we think about snowmobiling, we naturally think about trails, wide-open snow-covered landscapes, trips with friends, and the passion that brings hundreds of thousands of riders outdoors every winter. But behind the recreation lies a major economic industry. Manufacturers, dealerships, equipment suppliers, repair shops, clubs, hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and tourism businesses all benefit directly […]
Within the industry — and I’ll include myself in that group — plenty of people expected Polaris to swing for the fences for 2027. After all, the Matryx platform has been around for a few seasons now. And while riders still love it for its precision and balance, the normal product cycle usually points to […]
More Than Ten Years of Evolution… and Still Plenty to Imagine Since I began collaborating as a test rider for Motoneiges.ca, I’ve had the privilege of riding snowmobiles in just about every configuration imaginable, across a wide range of terrain and conditions. That role has given me a front-row seat to just how much the […]
The snowmobile industry is evolving at a rapid pace, and each year brings its share of innovations, surprises, and technological boldness. But if there’s one manufacturer that is generating the highest expectations for 2027, it’s Polaris. This article is, therefore, an exercise in predicting the Polaris 2027 lineup. Polaris is known for its forward-thinking mindset, aggressive […]
Unveil the 2025 Polaris Patriot 9R Switchback Assault: A trail powerhouse tested for top performance by snowmobile enthusiasts.
Following his participation in the 2022 Snowshoot, Lane reveals his favorite Polaris combo: the Khaos 155 with 9R engine.
Polaris developed not one but two new motor packages for the model year 2023. Let’s take a closer look at the 9R and what makes it so special.
The new 2023 Polaris models are finally out! Patrick gives us a summary of the two new engines that are coming.
