We hit the road to Minnedosa, Manitoba for the Little River Relics 3rd Annual Snowmobile Show & Shine—and it did not disappoint.

Steve rolled in with three head-turners: a Kawasaki Drifter, a Chrysler Snow Runner, and his award-winning 1983 Yamaha Vmax… and drove home with hardware, taking 3rd place in the 1981–1990 class. Not bad for a weekend surrounded by some of the cleanest vintage sleds you’ll ever see.

This event is blowing up—in the best way. From just 6 trophies in year one to 31 awards this year, plus around 85 sleds on display with riders coming in from Saskatchewan and Alberta. And honestly? There’s room for even more.

We break down the show from the inside:

• The sleds that stopped us in our tracks (including some we’d never seen in person)
• The incredible volunteers keeping everything running smoothly
• Why indoor shows—with food, drinks, and great local support—just hit different
• And the passionate community that makes events like this so special

We also got to meet a ton of you, hear your stories, and see firsthand how deep the love for snowmobiling really goes.

Safe to say… this won’t be our last Show & Shine.

🔥 If you love vintage sleds, restoration stories, and real snowmobile culture—this episode is for you.

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This episode of Sled Talk has a bit of everything — and a few hard lessons from the trail.

We kick things off talking about the Little River Relics Show & Shine and other events you won’t want to miss this season. If you’re into vintage iron, this is your scene.

Then it’s story time…
The guys only managed two rides together this season — and yep, both broke parts on the second ride. You know how that goes. 😅

We also dig into the newly announced 600R E-TEC engine from BRP / Ski-Doo, expected for the 2027 season. Will it be reliable? Or are we heading for more headaches? That debate gets real.

💥 PLUS:

• Our Top 10 moments from Season 2 (some great throwbacks!)
• Why engine leak down testing can save your rebuild
• Steve’s summer wrenching plans
• What are YOU fixing before next season

👇 Let’s hear it:
What’s on your off-season to-do list to be ready for next fall?

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In this episode of Sled Talk, we cover a little bit of everything from community pride to trail-side breakdowns.

Snowmobilers on Mackinac Island, Michigan are stepping up in a big way by helping with Meals on Wheels deliveries, and yes — sleds are even rolling through the drive-thrus. It just goes to show what happens when riders are respectful and valued in their communities.

We also talk about the upcoming indoor Vintage Sled Show & Shine in Minnedosa, Manitoba, and we’re planning to be there.

Steve goes off on the Marketplace scammers after dealing with crooks while searching for an enclosed trailer for his toys, and he shares a warning for anyone buying sled parts or trailers online.

The guys also debate a question every rider has an opinion on: premium vs regular fuel. Is the extra cost worth it, and how much does fuel quality really matter these days?

Another hot topic is trail litter. Garbage left behind in warm-up shacks and along the trails continues to frustrate riders everywhere. Remember: pack it in, pack it out — it’s smaller and lighter on the way home.

We also react to the wild story of a woman who allegedly stole over $300K to buy snowmobiles, ATVs, and other equipment.

Plus, we get into drive belt loyalty — OEM vs aftermarket, broken belts, and whether a failure ever caused extra damage to your sled.

Steve shares updates on his summer restoration of his 1979 Yamaha SRX, along with a few other sleds waiting in line.

And finally, the guys recap their second ride of the season together, which unfortunately ended with broken sleds, but Rob’s already fixing the shock so it’s ready for next fall.

If you love snowmobile podcasts, trail riding stories, vintage sled restoration, snowmobile maintenance, and rider debates, this episode is packed with real talk from the trail.

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