Ever wondered what it’s like to race in the Tesoro Arctic Man Ski and Sno-Go Classic? That’s the annual race, held in the Hoodoo Mountains near Summit, in which skiers and snowboarders start at the top of a 5,800-foot summit, grab a tow on the go from a snowmachine-riding partner waiting at the bottom, and catch a ride up another summit before letting go and making a final run  … More
2011 Arctic man Mens Snowboard division – Larry Levine – Jonny Hammond
Arctic Man is the NASCAR of the north according to some onlookers. A city, which becomes the third to fith largest in Alaska, of RVs pops each year north of Paxson in Summit Valley.
The Arctic Man is a race for teams of two skilled competitors that tests the strength of an athlete and the horsepower of a snowmobile. Courage and training are essential elements of this team of snowmobile and skier.The Arctic Man is one of the World’s Toughest Downhill Ski races, and an exciting snowmobile race, all in one. The skier begins at a summit elevation of 5,800 feet and drops 1700 feet in less than two mile to the bottom of a narrow canyon where he meets up with his snowmobiling partner.
Even with subzero temperatures- not everyone is disheartened by a long winter. Jennifer Thorgramson finds one way to make the most out of the recent cold snap.
Snowmobile drag racing
There are clubs nation wide that hold snowmobile drag races, but the 660 Ice Racers Club is one of a kind in North Dakota.
(Blair Lesy/Roblin, Manitoba) “The competition. The comradery. This is … More