A Full Season in the Chic-Chocs There are snowmobiles you test. And there are snowmobiles you learn to master. The 2026 Ski-Doo Summit X with Expert package, 165″ track, and 850 E-TEC Turbo R engine clearly falls into the second category. When I first got on it, I knew this wouldn’t be a forgiving machine. […]
My snowmobile season was once again cut short this year due to a jaw injury. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to ride as much as I would have liked with my 2026 Renegade X-RS. Still, I managed to log close to 1,500 km this winter! I rode mostly on Bas-Saint-Laurent club trails, which gave me a solid […]
After a rather early start to the season in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, I was able to begin my test of the 2026 Renegade X-RS 900 ACE Turbo R. I went out a few times during the second-to-last week of December. Early-season conditions were not ideal, with a lack of snow in several areas. Still, it […]
For years, the Summit X has been the sled I measure everything else against. Every winter, at SnowShoot, I swing a leg over the newest mountain machines and quietly ask myself the same question: did anyone finally dethrone it? For MY27, the answer is very layered. From a pure on-snow performance perspective, the 2027 Ski-Doo Summit X […]
Every year, I go through the same thought process when Ski-Doo unveils its new snowmobiles. In my view, there are always two types of models: those that are very good… and those that stay in my head for months. In the 2027 Ski-Doo lineup, I found three machines that genuinely spoke to me when I […]
Every so often, a manufacturer releases a mountain sled that feels less like a revision and more like a reset… an intentional reimagining of what a platform can be. After riding it during SnowShoot, I can tell you Ski-Doo’s 2027 Freeride 850 E-TEC Turbo R is one of those resets. Now, the Freeride name has […]
From the moment you set eyes on the Ski-Doo Summit X 2026 with the Expert package, it’s clear you’re looking at a snowmobile that plays in the big leagues. Combining a 165-inch track with the 850 E-TEC Turbo R engine, this version represents the most advanced solution Ski-Doo currently offers for technical backcountry riding. Every aspect […]
For the 2026 season, I will be testing the Expedition LE 900 ACE 2026 equipped with a 20-inch track. This snowmobile is designed for riders who favour off-trail expeditions as well as trail touring. It also allows for two-up riding. This pre-ride analysis will focus on its main characteristics. First, I’ll cover the 900 ACE […]
The Renegade X-RS 2026 marks an important turning point for Ski-Doo with the introduction of the RAS RX front suspension. This new setup promises increased precision and improved stability, even on rough trails. In this article, I share my first impressions of my long-term test snowmobile, focusing primarily on its new front suspension. Overview of the […]
