Marty's Articles
April 8th, 2018 | Marty Anderson
A Day on the 2019 Polaris 850 RMK – Our Demo Ride Experience
You have a relaxing weekend planned with your wife when the phone rings and a voice says, “Hey, you want to come down and try out the new Polaris 850 RMK?" What…
March 30th, 2018 | Marty Anderson
Riding a Snow Bike 101 for Sledders and Dirt Bike Riders – Old Guy, New Tricks
Loaded with a head full of assumptions and preconceived notions, the plan was put into place to demo a snow bike for a couple of days
March 16th, 2018 | Marty Anderson
Why You Should Leave a Trip Plan with a Responsible Person
Who will know you're in trouble when you get lost or injured in the backcountry? Maybe no one, if you don't leave a trip plan with a responsible person.
March 3rd, 2018 | Marty Anderson
The Reasons Why I Choose to Snowcheck New Snowmobiles
Snowcheck time is here again. For some people, snowcheck is an exciting time to plan ahead for next year. Meanwhile, others have trouble understanding the desire to spring order a new snowmobile.
February 12th, 2018 | Marty Anderson
Some Romantic Valentine’s Day Advice from One Sledder to Another
It’s that exciting time of year again—no, not the first snowfall. That other exciting time. No, not snowcheck season either. Valentine's Day!
January 27th, 2018 | Marty Anderson
The Worst Mountain Sleds of Our Time
At one time or another, every one of the current big four sled manufacturers has pumped out one of the worst mountain sleds of our time.
January 15th, 2018 | Marty Anderson
Brand Bashing – Stereotypes, Puns and Poor Taste
However, there are some who practice brand bashing with sincerity. In perhaps a misguided attempt to be funny, or possibly in a jealous attempt to justify their own poor choices, some sledders will…
January 2nd, 2018 | Marty Anderson
10 Things a Real Mountain Sledder Would Never Do
Are you truly a real mountain sledder? Or just a willow-bashing wannabe, who happens to hit a hill every once in a while? Here are ten ways to find out.
December 21st, 2017 | Marty Anderson
Why Backcountry Freestyle Snowmobiling Didn’t Exist 20 Years Ago
You hit the ramp as fast as your sled will take you and immediately pull back on the bars, stretching to look around the rotation and spot your landing. At this point…
December 15th, 2017 | Marty Anderson
Roots of Mountain Snowmobiling at the World Snowmobile Headquarters
Long before the magnificent mountain machines we ride today were produced, our roots were formed on frozen lakes and fields. There, weekend warriors would battle for supremacy on one of over 100…