Marty's Articles
February 1st, 2021 | Marty Anderson
Every Mountain Snowmobiling Budget Should Prioritize These Crucial Items
This winter, with more riders than ever pulling on a helmet and heading into the backcountry, it’s worth pointing out some crucial mountain snowmobiling budget items that should be mandatory, but unfortunately…
December 27th, 2020 | Marty Anderson
Snowmobile Culture Ultimatums vs. Technology
I'm sure we have all made our own snowmobile-related ultimatums over the years. But we are quickly learning that perhaps ultimatums are anything but final.
October 22nd, 2020 | Marty Anderson
Avalanche Canada Provincial Gov’t Funding Uncertainty Puts Programs At Risk
While Avalanche Canada is busy preparing for the season ahead, a significant source of funding for the organization is still up in the air—which will potentially impact the service levels they will…
March 5th, 2020 | Marty Anderson
What Grocery Shopping Would Be Like If Sledders Acted in Public the Way Some Do Online
As you enter the store, you grab a grocery cart and start wheeling towards the back. The snow bikers immediately begin to make fun of your cart, telling you that you will…
December 2nd, 2019 | Marty Anderson
Riding in Silence in the Backcountry
I will admit, I love the sound of an engine at peak rpm as much as the next gearhead, but the thought of riding in silence is certainly intriguing.
March 17th, 2019 | Marty Anderson
Would Your Riding Partners Be Able to Save Your Life?
Is your rider buddy equipped with the skills to use all that gear to save your life? Have they practiced recently, or are their skills rusty? Why not ask them straight-out: When…
February 9th, 2019 | Marty Anderson
Bringing a Sled Wrap Design to Life
The final proof approval is, or can be, terrifying—how will your sled wrap design really look in person? It’s hard to tell what will look good on snow compared to the proof…
January 2nd, 2019 | Marty Anderson
Our Fallen Heroes
The next time you are on the mountain, take a moment and reminisce about our fallen heroes—our brothers and sisters. Remember the outpouring of grief and the tributes they received. Think about…
November 21st, 2018 | Marty Anderson
Thunderstruck 17 Review
Thunderstruck 17 features bottomless powder, awesome backcountry freestyle, technical draws and trees and—of course—some of the most wicked chute slaying you will find anywhere.