Marty's Articles
August 21st, 2018 | Marty Anderson
Heatstroke and Bear Bites: Why Summer Sledding Sucks
That giant fireball in the sky is attempting to burn the skin off of your body. You’re shorthanded at work, trying to cover for everyone’s vacations. The snowpack is at a season…
August 9th, 2018 | Marty Anderson
Snowmobiling Is the Tie That Binds
Getting out on the mountain to enjoy a fresh snowfall with a group of like-minded, powder loving individuals is one of our greatest thrills. Sometimes we don’t realize it until years or…
August 7th, 2018 | Marty Anderson
The Cost of Weight Loss – Aftermarket Parts vs Body Modification
Like most who delve into the world of sled modification, you are probably looking for better performance—usually via either weight savings or increased power. It's time to take a look at the…
July 5th, 2018 | Marty Anderson
The Early Days of Mountain Riding: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly…Mostly the Ugly
While it is hard to comprehend someone going through life without knowing that the Beastie Boys fought for their right to party, here are a few other things that this new generation…
April 28th, 2018 | Marty Anderson
Introducing Your Spouse to Mountain Sledding (Without Being Murdered)
When I first met my wife, she wasn’t a sledder. The transformation over the last 15 years to her full-blown obsession with mountain sledding has been an interesting voyage for us both.…
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!












