Hailing from Kamloops, British Columbia, Turcotte has built a legacy as an X Games gold medalist and pioneer in snowmobile freestyle, known for pushing the limits with massive tricks, technical precision, and unmatched style. With multiple X Games gold medals (including recent wins at X Games Aspen 2026) and podium finishes across disciplines like Speed & Style and Freestyle, Brett has solidified himself as one of the top names in professional snowmobiling. 

We dive into his journey from racing and early influences to becoming a global force in the sport, including:

•  The grind of being a professional snowmobiler outside the spotlight 
•  His experience winning gold at X Games and competing on the biggest stage in action sports 
•  The high-risk, high-reward nature of freestyle snowmobiling and pushing progression 
•  Life after injuries, crashes, and comebacks 
•  Building a career through backcountry riding, shows, and content creation 

With snowmobiling officially returning to the X Games after a multi-year hiatus, Brett shares what it means for the future of the sport, the next generation of riders, and how the level of riding continues to evolve with bigger jumps, more amplitude, and insane tricks. 

If you're into snowmobiling, backcountry riding, X Games competition, freestyle sledding, or action sports, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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Zach walks through his racing career, from growing up around snowmobiles in Wisconsin to becoming a dominant force in cross-country racing. We talk about his five I-500 wins (including four in a row), multiple points championships, and what it takes—physically and mentally—to compete in long-distance endurance races year after year.

We also get into the current state of the sport and Zach’s perspective on Arctic Cat, a brand he’s closely tied to. Arctic Cat has gone through a turbulent period recently, including production pauses, layoffs, and broader uncertainty under parent company Textron as the powersports industry adjusts to a slower market. Zach shares how those changes are felt by racers, teams, and fans who care deeply about the brand.

This conversation covers racing, training, the realities of professional snowmobile competition, and where the sport—and Arctic Cat—might be headed next.

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