When the Ascender was first introduced in the 2018 model line, Arctic Cat engineers wanted to design something that could not only go through deep snow, but could accommodate a wide variety of engine packages. Cat had started transitioning from Suzuki engines to their own engine design as well as the Yamaha four-stroke engines and wanted a chassis that could accommodate this transition period.

Most high-elevation and terrain riders are very familiar with how the Freeride handles in the mountains. They recognize how the Freeride is a more playful version of the Ski-Doo Summit with a more aggressive suspension. On the other hand, the Shredder RE is in the same class of snowmobiles as the Summit. However, the Shredder’s unique suspension actually makes it more comparable with the Freeride as far as its handling capabilities. That’s why we’re taking these two sleds head-on.

Whatever the reason, Ski-Doo has developed the Summit Adrenaline Edge that comes close to having all the best features of the Summit X and Summit Expert, and is available at the dealership in the fall.

In the frozen expanse of northern Norway, where the sun barely rises during the long winter months, two old friends embarked on a very special cinematic adventure. When the sun began to emerge in late May, Tomas Berntsson and Sondre Zachariassen, together with a very handy crew, set out to ride snowmobiles in a place they never thought possible to ride for the Vast Nord documentary film. The goal was to explore Seiland, a remote and rugged region beyond the Arctic Circle, where few have thought to venture on a sled. With their bond forged in their love for snowmobiling, countless shared adventures, and many laughs along the way, they knew this journey would be their most epic yet.

The film opens with epic footage showing the vast, rugged and unforgiving landscape of this remote place. It’s so clear that this terrain is protected from mankind and preserved for the wild. With uplifting music an epic crescendo into the intro…it’s damn hard to click away.