Patrick's Articles
January 18th, 2023 | Patrick Winlsow
Every SINGLE Item I Bring Snowmobiling in the Mountains
Mountain Sledder editor Pat goes through, one-by-one, every item he packs daily for snowmobiling in the mountains. Check out the video for all items and a brief explanation of why he chooses…
February 10th, 2022 | Patrick Winlsow
What is the EXO Sled? We Ride it and Find Out
The EXO Sled is a bolt-on kit that significantly changes the handling characteristics of a snowmobile by converting it from a two-ski independent front suspension into one a single, large ski suspension…
March 11th, 2021 | Patrick Winlsow
A Guide To Loaning Your Snowmobile: Beg, Borrow, Steel
Unfortunately, borrowing a sled is not like borrowing your buddy’s Rocky DVD Box Set. Snowmobiles are dear to heart, damn expensive, and sadly, too easily damaged. Here's a guide to loaning your…
December 22nd, 2020 | Patrick Winlsow
Farewell Salute To My Favourite Gloves
Over the last half decade, I’ve worn these, my favourite gloves, more than any others. That's why they deserve a farewell salute.
April 6th, 2020 | Patrick Winlsow
Rob Kincaid Tribute
Over the many years of his tenure as an ambassador of this sport, Rob Kincaid touched so many people with his easy-going, friendly personality.
December 23rd, 2019 | Patrick Winlsow
Avalanche Airbag Inflation Systems – What’s the Difference? Compressed Gas vs Battery vs Supercapacitor
There are several different types of avalanche airbag inflation systems available on the market today from brands such as Highmark, PIEPS, Scott, Orotovox, Klim, BCA and Black Diamond.
August 15th, 2019 | Patrick Winlsow
Looking Back, Moving Forward – MSM Issue 15
Mountain sledding has come a long way from its humble beginnings nearly 50 years ago, and Mountain Sledder Issue 15 is in part a celebration of that accomplishment.
May 15th, 2019 | Patrick Winlsow
What Is the Future of Mountain Snowmobile Technology?
Mountain sleds have come a long way in the last 15 years. In that time, they’ve evolved from glorified trail sleds into specialized, mountain-slaying weapons. But just when sledders might begin to…
March 15th, 2019 | Patrick Winlsow
First Ride! 2020 Ski-Doo Summit Expert
Mountain Sledder had the opportunity to go for a first ride aboard one of the new 2020 Ski-Doo Summit X Expert Package models. Here's our thoughts on the new model.
January 6th, 2019 | Patrick Winlsow
5 Snowmobile Photography Tips That Have Nothing to Do with Your Camera Settings
Want to get better at shooting sledding this winter? Well, there are a million tutorials out there on what camera settings to use to get better action shots. But none of them…