Houghton MI, deep snow. 2023 backcountry xrs

[@spike0226]

It's August. Almost 90 degrees' and sweated my arse off today. Come home, open KZbin and watch snowmobile vid's. Thanks guys, loved and watched the whole thing. No narrative was nice too, just riding. I'm Jonesing for winter.

[@The1Collin]

I’m not so patiently waiting for the cold haha

[@theben4x4]

Looks like a blast

[@susboi6698]

Dude looks fun I wish I had an orv and snowmobile but at least I can watch

[@Sdm07120]

Really considering a backcountry, how is it on trails? What size lug track do you have?

[@The1Collin]

2” lugs, absolutely amazing on the trails. Doesn’t ride like a mxz xrs obviously. But for what it is it’s great. The 2” track is also great on the trails, never overheats, Loads of traction

[@scott4240]

I have the exact same sled and really like it. Very playful on the trails and while doesn't handle like the MXZ or the Lynx, still gets the job done. I would recommend running ice scratchers if you are going to get one.

[@novar6897]

buying a 2024 backcounty and im torn between the 2inch or 1.6 track, is there a big difference do you think?

[@The1Collin]

2", I love that track its amazing on the trails, im so happy i didnt get the 1.6"

[@Brodylamb69]

@@The1Collin for trail riding the 2 inchers do you use scratchers

[@The1Collin]

@@Brodylamb69 no

[@Brodylamb69]

@@The1Collin ok great!

[@ktmkirby]

If you’re going to put a 1.6 on it you might as well get a Renegade. I have a 154 with 2” and have been in some serious deep snow. Running trails though, get scratchers, it does make a difference.

[@drewschellinger9807]

how is the snow on the power lines this week?

[@The1Collin]

Sadly, absolutely awful, there is only about a foot and half maybe 2 feet in some areas of snow left. It has been in the 50’s and raining. It’s a real shame

[@drewschellinger9807]

@@The1Collin That’s awful to hear. Deciding tomorrow if i should go up to calumet this weekend. So even south range power lines are terrible?

[@The1Collin]

@@drewschellinger9807 I’m heading up there Thursday for a 6 day trips, but from what I’ve heard from my buddy the snow is rock hard. You barely sink in standing, a lot of trails even are showing dirt. Best bet for off trail is going to be in the trees

[@drewschellinger9807]

@@The1Collin You think that snow in the trees has taken a big impact like the rest of the snow? And most tree riding in january had already been somewhat touched. So i’m thinking there’s gonna be little to none untouched snow

[@The1Collin]

@@drewschellinger9807 yes I’ve heard tree riding is pretty bad too, definitely will be better then power lines, but no powder at all, not even remotely close to ski deep