A phone call, a meeting at the kitchen table and a little bit of luck were all the ingredients needed to change the life of a New Hampshire family. Join host Jared Christie as he sits down for a chat with Bear Rock Adventures, one of the first Polaris Adventures outfitters. Hear the inspirational story of how their business started in a barn and bl…

Your Polaris Snowmobile is an awesome recreational product. But what do you do when the fun is over, and projects need to get done? Well, you put that snowmobile to work! Product Manager for the Whole Good side of the Snowmobile business, Pat Adrian, and Product Specialist for Snowmobile Parts, Garments, and Accessories, Chris Corbo join The Polari…

Join us in part 2 of our discussion on the new RANGER XD 1500! Program Leader for the RANGER XD 1500, Kyle Bangerter returns as our expert to continue the conversation on this new Extreme Duty RANGER to touch on some of the important features that set RANGER XD 1500 apart from the rest of the RANGER family, as well as some of the accessories availa…

Another new podcast, and another new Polaris Off Road vehicle to discuss. This time, we’re discussing the all-new Extreme Duty New RANGER XD 1500. Product Leader for the RANGER XD 1500 program, Kyle Bangerter joins us on the podcast to discuss this new extreme duty class of RANGER. We discuss how the RANGER XD 1500 came from concept to reality and …

In part 2 of our look at the all-new Polaris XPEDITION were continuing the conversation with Director of Product Planning for Recreation, David Elia. He’s going to discuss what it’s like inside the new Polaris XPEIDTION, as well as some new and exciting accessories that are being introduced on this new side by side. Visit the Polaris Off Road YouTu…

2023 has been an exciting year for off road product releases from Polaris. Just like the previous podcast episodes, we’re going to be discussing another new one! This time, it’s the all-new Polaris XPEDITION! Director of Product Planning for Recreation, David Elia joins us on this episode. In part 1, David gives us the background of Polaris XPEDITI…

In Part 2 of this two-part deep dive into the all-new RZR XP. RZR XP Project Manager, Halli Hoyt joins us once again. In this episode, she will help us learn about the additional new features on RZR XP, talk about living with the new machine, and finally cover some brand-new accessory items for this new RZR! Visit the Polaris RZR YouTube channel to…

It is here! The replacement for the venerable RZR XP 1000. Meet the all-new RZR XP! In part one of this two-part deep dive series, RZR XP Product Manager, Halli Hoyt, joins us on the podcast to take to introduce the new RZR XP, explain why there was a need to update from the existing RZR XP 1000, as well as taking a look at some of the changes on t…

As we get closer to the RANGER XP KINETIC deliveries, we wanted to revisit this new machine as it might be many owners’ first experience when it comes to EV ownership. Joining the podcast again are Service Engineer Jacob Karg, and Technical Service Rep for Electrification Christopher Bona. They’re going to help us understand some best practices for…

If you’re a powersports enthusiast with children, you’ve probably been asked over and over by them to get them a machine of their own. Polaris has a great offering of Youth Off Road products to get your little ones into powersports. Manager of Product Strategy & Planning for Recreation, Nick Snidarich, joins the Polaris Podcast to shed some light o…

In episode 73 of the Polaris Podcast, we discussed two customer-focused groups that can help you in person, but what if you’re someone who likes to do things on your own? That’s what the two resources we will discuss today are aimed at. Our experts, Service Content Manager, Kyle Liesenfeld, and Digital Product Leader, Nicole Wolverton, discuss the …

In the next two episodes, we’re going to be covering some customer resources available to Polaris’s owners. In this episode we’re joined by three experts, Product Pro Supervisor, Paul Hahn, Owner Connections Supervisor, Mitch Wurm, and Owner Connections Experience Trainer, Scotty Weeklund Jr., who are going to cover the Owner Connections and Produc…

Dressing for cold weather might seem like a simple task, however, if you get it wrong it can lead to one bad day out on your snowmobile. If you listen to the podcast you heard from our friends at 509, but on this episode, we brought in our expert, Product Leader Laurel Buhr, from Polaris to help educate us on how to dress properly. We go through so…

Snowmobiling can be a cold and challenging sport. Whether you’re a casual trail rider in the Midwest or a hardcore mountain rider out West, having the right set up on your snowmobile can make all the difference! We’re joined by the Category Leader for Snowmobile Accessories, Josh Malz, on this episode. Josh helps us understand what accessories are …

For over two decades the Polaris RANGER has served everyone from farmers and ranchers to homeowners and trail riders alike. Matt Anderson, who is the Sr. Product Leader for Ranger joins the podcast to educate us on everything that’s available for the RANGER to make getting work done even easier! Follow the links below to learn more about Polaris Ra…

Snowmobiling and Snow biking are incredibly enjoyable sports. There’s nothing better than getting out with your friends while the trails or mountains are in perfect condition. What can make that ride go south quickly is not being dressed properly. Being too hot or too cold can ruin a great day of riding. Because of this, we’ve partnered with David …

Since 1985 Polaris ATVs have been a staple to the off-road product line. Throughout the years the models have evolved and so have the way they’ve been used. Because of this, there has been no shortage of accessories to improve their usability and performance. Patrick Cron, the Product Leader for ATV accessories goes through the ATV lineup with us a…

The Polaris GENREAL is one of the most versatile off-road vehicles in the Polaris ORV line up. With this unique identity there’s many ways to accessorize it to fit your needs. Mitch Craven, Product Leader for GENERAL accessories joins the Podcast to continue our vehicle accessory outfit guide series. Mitch fills us in on the different accessories a…

There’s no doubt that owning and using a Polaris RZR is an exciting experience. But what could make that experience better? Having the right set-up on your RZR to make sure it is performing the best in the terrain you ride while also keeping you comfortable while you’re out riding! That’s why we’re going to be talking about accessorizing our RZR’s …

It’s the middle of summer, we’re all waiting for our newly ordered snowmobiles to arrive at the dealership then it happens, the phone call you’ve been waiting for! You head down to your local dealership and pick up your brand-new sled! So now what? Hunter Miller from the Snowmobile and Timbersled Service Engineering teams sits down with us to discu…

The brand-new RANGER SP 570 might have been overshadowed by other product launches last year, but that doesn’t mean that it’s any less exciting than the other models in the line-up. The Mid-Size 570 models have been staples in the RANGER line up and the new SP 570 proves that this Mid-Size unit is mightier than ever! Ranger Marketing Manager, Tanne…

The 2023 Snowmobile Reveal was an exciting one! One of the exciting reveals was the addition of a four-stroke engine to the model range! Project Engineer, Nick Hartung and Snowmobile Engine Design Manager, Matthew Reeves sit down with us to discuss everything from the development of the engine, to why Polaris decided to bring a four-stroke engine b…

The brand-new Ranger XP Kinetic is here! As with any new vehicle launch, there’s lots of content to cover. That means we have a lot of great guests here to join us! Technical service rep for electrification, Christopher Bona, Service Engineer Jacob Karg, Ranger Marketing Manager, Tanner Blaschka, and Ranger Product Manager Matt Mukomela are here to…

Being safe while operating any powersports vehicle is paramount to having a great time out on the trails. If you’re new to snowmobiling or are looking for a refresher how to be prepared for a great ride, listen in! We’re joined by our expert, Snowmobile Program Leader Cody Kofstad, who brings a wealth of knowledge on the topic from both his persona…

Interested in powersports but you don’t have a vehicle of your own? Want a unique experience while at your favorite vacation spot? Polaris Adventures has something for you! Gray Rentz, Senior Director of Polaris Adventures sits down with us to discuss the ins and outs of Polaris Adventures from the experiences available to what you need to bring to…

Polaris is more than just a powersports vehicle manufacturer. You can order all your accessories and apparel directly from any of the product group accessory websites. Curious how? Kellie Stroberg, manager of the Parts, Garments, Accessories merchandise and E-Commerce team joins the podcast to help us better understand how and what can be ordered a…

New to Polaris off-road vehicles or just want the best ride on your machine? Listen in as off-road suspension engineer’s Parry Ragland and Dave Helgeson talk us through why a properly set-up suspension matters, and how to do it. Make sure to take advantage of our online maintenance resources like Owner’s Manuals, the Polaris ORV Help Center sites, …

You’ve seen it teased for months, and now it’s here! Introducing RZR Pro R and RZR Pro R 4. All-new from the ground up, the future of off-road performance has arrived. Joining the podcast are three members of the RZR Engineering team: Andy Ives, Robert Willmont, and Jason Sherret. These three sit down with us to introduce and discuss the ins and ou…

It’s a bonus episode! This is a follow up episode to our deep dive on snowmobile suspension adjustment. In this episode we catch up with Team Polaris athletes Dan Adams, Gabrielle Hockley, Chris Burandt, and Levi LeVallee at the Polaris Spring Sales Meeting in Texas. We get the insight from these pros on the importance of setting up your suspension…

Much of the fun using our Off-Road Vehicles involves getting them dirty; but what is all that dirt and water doing to the internals of our machines? Polaris Off Road Senior Technical Trainer Randy Nelson joins the podcast to discuss the potentially damaging effects of our ORVs ingesting too much dirt or water. Listen along as we talk about common m…

Have you ever wondered where all that snow goes after burying your sled in the fresh white powder? Hopefully not in your snowmobile’s intake! Program Leader, Derek Zimney joins the podcast again to discuss the importance of keeping your sled’s intakes clean; along with some pre-ride and post-ride tips to make sure the only thing going through your …

Curious about your Off-Road Vehicle’s battery? Polaris Service Engineer Guy Bernt returns to the podcast to teach us the basics. Learn about the different types of batteries found in Polaris ORVs, how to maximize your battery’s lifespan and how to safely perform battery maintenance. For more battery info, including diagrams and a video featuring Gu…

This month, we turn our focus to the drive belt on our Polaris Off-Road Vehicles. And our resident expert is back. Polaris Senior Staff Clutching Engineer Amery Kuhl teaches us about how and where we ride affects our belts, what to look for when we’re inspecting our belts and why we recommend using a Polaris belt. For model-specific instructional v…

Learn all the basics about adjusting the suspension on your snowmobile. Polaris staff engineers Matt Prusak and Mike Hedlund join us on the podcast to tell us why and how to make suspension adjustments. To learn more, check out this article, which includes videos, from the Polaris Snowmobiles Help Center: https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/self-…

Part of Off-Road Vehicle ownership is keeping up with routine maintenance. Get a better idea of what that entails from this conversation with Polaris Service Engineers Guy Bernt and Tim Nelson. They discuss what goes into basic maintenance and why it’s important for our vehicles. Make sure to take advantage of our online maintenance resources like …

If you’re curious about the world of snow biking, you’ll enjoy this conversation with Timbersled Product Specialist Brock Bolin. Brock tells us the basics about snow biking, Timbersled, what ownership entails and his favorite models and riding locations. For more information on Timbersled, visit Timbersled.com and take advantage of resources like t…

If you have a new Off-Road Vehicle, it’s important that you break it in properly. Learn how to do just that from Polaris Service Engineer Charlie Mills. From the engine to the brakes, Charlie helps us get our ORV ownership journey off to the right start. For complete break-in and maintenance information, make sure to consult your Owner’s Manual. ht…

You have the snowmobile. But what do you need to go with it? Polaris Service Engineer Hunter Miller is back to tell us what the ideal garage space looks like, plus what tools, replacement parts, fluids and other supplies to stock it with. For full maintenance instructions, make sure to consult your Owner’s Manual. Also visit the Polaris Snowmobiles…

Learn everything you need to know about Polaris winches from Polaris Winch Project Leader Jeremiah Johnstun. Jeremiah tells us why we might want to add a winch to our Off-Road Vehicles, how to figure out which winch to buy and how to use a winch safely. Make sure to review the winch guidelines, instructions and safety warnings found in your Owner’s…

It’s time for a deep dive into all things related to the drive belt on a Polaris snowmobile. Polaris Senior Staff Clutching Engineer Amery Kuhl makes his return to the podcast to teach us about the importance of the belt to our sleds, how we can ensure a long belt lifespan and what goes into designing and testing a Polaris belt. For model-specific …

It’s the final episode of our Buyer’s Guide series. This month’s focus is on the Polaris RANGER lineup. RANGER Marketing Manager Anna Abbott joins us to break down the difference between mid-size and full-size models and to tell us just why RANGER is known as the hardest-working and smoothest-riding UTV out there. For more information and to view t…

A proper break-in is a huge part of snowmobile ownership. Polaris Service Engineer Hunter Miller joins the podcast to tell us what it all means and how to do it properly. We’ll learn about the break-in process for our engine, drive belt, QuickDrive belt and track. For more information on break-in and other maintenance procedures, visit the Polaris …

Our Buyer’s Guide series continues with a look at the Polaris ATV lineup. Scott Taylor from the Polaris ATV product team and Evan Schendel from the Polaris ATV marketing team help us understand our options. We’ll learn why some riders prefer the ATV riding experience to a side-by-side, how to know what engine size is the right one, and the differen…

The Off-Road Vehicle Buyer’s Guide series moves to the recreational end of the side-by-side spectrum as we examine the Polaris RZR lineup. RZR Marketing Manager Brittany Astrup joins us to help us figure out which type of RZR is best for our type of riding. She breaks down the 50-inch RZR Trail, the 72-inch RZR Turbo S and everything in between. To…

It’s a bonus episode! Polaris Senior Control Systems Engineer Jake Minick drops by the podcast to tell us about the new Polaris PIN Activated Security System that can be found on model year 2021 RZR Pro XP models. Read more about P.A.S.S. on the Polaris RZR Help Center. https://rzr.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/article/KA-03019/ And if you have a que…

Julie-Ann Chapman is a Team Polaris athlete and a well-known snowmobile instructor with a ton of experience teaching new riders. So who better to give us some advice in the second part of our beginner’s guide? We’ll hear all about how she started her business, She Shreds Mountain Adventures, and the sort of lessons and advice she gives to beginners…

There’s a lot of information to digest when purchasing an Off-Road Vehicle. So let our experts walk you through your options. This month, we examine the Polaris GENERAL lineup. Evan Schendel from the GENERAL marketing team and David Elia from the GENERAL product team join us to teach us all about the typical uses and riding environments for the cro…

Polaris Ambassador Mandy Fabel is a relative newcomer to the world of snowmobiling. But she’s as passionate about it as anyone. She joins us to tell us how and why she got hooked on snowmobiling and to offer some advice to anyone else who’s new to the sport or thinking about getting into it. Make sure to check out all of Mandy’s content at Granola …

If you’re new to electric vehicles, you might have some questions. Maybe they're about your RANGER EV. Maybe they're about your GEM. Maybe they're about the Taylor-Dunn vehicle you use at work. Well, our electric vehicle expert has answers. Polaris Technical Support Specialist Justin Bartlett joins us to discuss battery charging, battery maintenanc…

The winter riding season will be a lot more fun if your snowmobile is in tip-top shape. And that starts with making sure your sled’s skis and track are properly maintained. Polaris lead development technician Corey Omdahl and Polaris senior staff engineer Matt Prusak join us to tell us what to keep an eye on when inspecting our skis and track. And …