2026

Backcountry

Name: BACKCOUNTRY
Brand: Ski-Doo
Availability: InStock

The premiere crossover snowmobiling experience. The Ski-Doo Backcountry expertly blends on-trail precision with off-trail capability, and does it in a way that offers every rider the best ride for their world – and now does it with proven, turbocharged Rotax power.

*Backcountry X-RS 850 E-TEC shown

Bolder

50/50 crossover with a twist

Available with the full power of the Rotax 850 E-TEC Turbo R engine with water injection system that will leave your competition behind. Advanced technology combines with unbeatable capability and stunning style to create the premier 50/50 snowmobile to dial up any adventure.

On-Trail

Exceptionally Confident

Dynamic trail precision thanks to a 43-inch ski stance providing flat, aggressive cornering and exceptional confidence in varying trail conditions. Plus, all the off-trail flotation of a 146-inch track length.

Off-Trail

Ultimate agility and performance

Exceptionally nimble and instantly responsive with power to match, the Backcountry creates an effortless off-trail ride that's almost second nature to anyone at the controls.

Unleashed

The True 50/50 Crossover

Zero Compromises

The Backcountry stands alone with superior on-trail and off-trail capabilities. Choose the perfect combo of features – including track length, wide or narrow ski stance and naturally aspirated or turbocharged power.

The most advanced ride on snow

REV Gen5 Platform

Refined capability for on-trail and off-trail with a bold new look. The REV Gen5 redefines previous standards with perfectly balanced handling, planted cornering and superior agility carving through powder.

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Power that Drives You

850 E-TEC Turbo R | 850 E-TEC | 600R E-TEC | 600 EFI

Backcountry snowmobiles are powered by the most responsive 2-stroke engines in the industry, and features the 180-HP 850 E-TEC Turbo R with Water Injection System - the most powerful 2-stroke engine on snow.

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Track your ride

10.25" Touchscreen Display with BRP Connect, featuring Built-In GPS

A high-res, full-color display that puts an interactive, informative experience at your fingertips. It features a built-in GPS, allowing you to track your ride even without a phone connected to the snowmobile.

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Crossover Control and Carving

cMotion X Rear Suspension

The most capable crossover suspension on snow. Further refined with 80% new parts and revised geometry for planted trail performance for smooth cornering and improved bump capacity, plus optimized off-trail agility.

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RAS RX Front Suspension

Race-Inspired X-RS Performance

Designed with lessons learned directly on the race track, the RAS RX front end features a 43" ski stance for supreme confidence in tight, aggressive corners and stability in rough trails.

Available on these models

Crossover Precision

RAS X Crossover Front Suspension

An updated version of our RAS X trail front end for capability on- and off-trail. Light steering feel optimized for crossover usage with adjustable stance.

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Bite Hard

Pilot DS 2 Skis

Deep keel design offers consistent predictable control on the trail. Wider profile provides ample flotation when you jump over the snow banks.

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Easiest Starting

E-TEC SHOT Starter

Push-button starting with almost no added weight. After an initial pull-start, the engine charges an ultracapacitor. Pushing the handlebar SHOT button for subsequent starts the rest of the day. Eliminates nearly 20 lb. (9 kg). Only possible with E-TEC technology.

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2026

Backcountry Adrenaline

Crossover

Loaded with crossover-specific features for spending equal time riding on- or off-trail.
REV Gen5 platform
High-quality KYB shock package
cMotion™ X rear suspension
High-performance LED headlights

Backcountry Adrenaline

At home anywhere there's snow, the Backcountry Adrenaline is loaded with crossover-specific features for spending equal time riding on- or off-trail. Now on the REV Gen5 platform, riders can enjoy a newly-refined confidence no matter where they ride.

Engine

Rotax® 600R E-TEC
Rear suspension

cMotion™ X
Front suspension

RAS™ X
Track

PowderMax†
Special features

Pilot™ DS 2 Skis, Ice scratchers

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Engine
Engine	600R E-TEC
Engine details	Liquid-cooled, two-stroke, eRAVE™

Dimensions
Ski Stance	1,000 mm (adjustable)
Track Length x Width x Profile	PowderMax†: 146 x 16 x 2.0

Suspensions
Suspension option	Standard
Rear suspension	cMotion X

Feature
Starter	Electric Starter
Gauge	4.5 in. digital display

2026

Backcountry Sport

Crossover

For the value-oriented 50-50 rider wanting an advanced platform and modern engine technology.
Rotax® 600 EFI engine
Electric starter
Improved deep snow running boards with large openings

Backcountry Sport

Now on the REV Gen5 platform with refined ride quality, lower sound levels and reduced vibration for all-day enjoyment. Two new LED headlights offer exceptional nighttime vision. Continues to lead the way as the best value in crossover snowmobiles.

Engine

Updated Rotax® 600 EFI with 4th engine mount and electronic oil pump
Rear suspension

NEW cMotion™ X
Front suspension

RAS™ X
Track

PowderMax†
Special features

Pilot™ DS 2 Skis

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Engine
Engine	600 EFI - 85 Hp
Engine details	Liquid-cooled, two-stroke

Dimensions
Ski Stance	1,000 mm (adjustable)
Track Length x Width x Profile	PowderMax†: 146 x 16 x 2.0

Suspensions
Suspension option	Standard
Rear suspension	cMotion X

Feature
Starter	Electric Starter
Gauge	4.5 in. digital display

2026

Backcountry X-RS

Crossover

The most aggressive crossover sled with snocross attitude and go-anywhere capability.
REV Gen5 platform
RAS RX front suspension and Pilot RX Skis with wider 43" ski-stance available
Rotax 850 E-TEC® Turbo R engine with water injection system
cMotion X rear suspension with rail reinforcement

Backcountry X-RS

Purebred aggressive crossover with snocross-inspired attitude and performance. High-capacity suspension for superiority in rough trails. Maximum agility for impressive off-trail capability. Equipped with the most advanced technology available on snow.

Engine

Rotax® 850 E-TEC® Turbo R, Rotax® 850 E-TEC®
Rear suspension

cMotion™ X
Front suspension

RAS™ X (39 in.), RAS™ RX (43 in.)
Track

PowderMax† II, PowderMax†, Storm 150, Ice Storm 150
Special features

Pilot™ RX or DS 2, E-TEC® SHOT™ starter (Turbo R), Premium high-performance LED, Ice scratchers, Adjustable brake lever

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Engine
Engine	850 E-TEC 850 E-TEC Turbo R
Engine details	850 E-TEC® : Liquid-cooled, two-stroke, eRAVE™ 850 E-TEC® Turbo R : Liquid-cooled, two-stroke, turbocharged, Water Injection System, eRAVE™

Dimensions
Ski Stance	1,000 mm (adjustable) 1,090 mm (adjustable)
Track Length x Width x Profile	PowderMax†: 146 x 16 x 2.0 / 154 x 16 x 2.5 (39 in. ski stance) Storm 150: 146 x 15 x 1.5 (43 in. ski stance) Ice Storm 150: 146 x 15 x 1.5

Suspensions
Suspension option	Standard
Rear suspension	cMotion X

Feature
Starter	850 E-TEC Turbo R: SHOT 850 E-TEC: Electric Starter
Gauge	10.25 in. touchscreen display

Backcountry

Bolder

50/50 crossover with a twist

On-Trail

Exceptionally Confident

Off-Trail

Ultimate agility and performance

Unleashed

The True 50/50 Crossover

Zero Compromises

The most advanced ride on snow

REV Gen5 Platform

Power that Drives You

850 E-TEC Turbo R | 850 E-TEC | 600R E-TEC | 600 EFI

Track your ride

10.25" Touchscreen Display with BRP Connect, featuring Built-In GPS

Crossover Control and Carving

cMotion X Rear Suspension

RAS RX Front Suspension

Race-Inspired X-RS Performance

Crossover Precision

RAS X Crossover Front Suspension

Bite Hard

Pilot DS 2 Skis

Easiest Starting

E-TEC SHOT Starter

Explore Backcountry Packages & Specifications

Backcountry Adrenaline

Backcountry Sport

Backcountry X-RS

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