Clutch guard

A clutch assembly for a snowmobile, the clutch assembly comprising:

• a first clutch defining a central axis, the first clutch configured to be coupled to a prime mover of the snowmobile;
• a second clutch coupled to the first clutch, the second clutch configured to be coupled to a tractive assembly of the snowmobile;
• and
• a clutch guard positioned between the first clutch and the second clutch, the clutch guard including:
• a guard wall having a curved profile extending at least partially around the first clutch;
• a first mounting flange positioned at or proximate a first end of the guard wall, the first mounting flange configured to couple to a first mounting interface;
• and
• a second mounting flange positioned at or proximate a second end of the guard wall, the second mounting flange configured to couple to a second mounting interface;
• wherein the first mounting flange and the second mounting flange are positioned longitudinally forward of the central axis.