Category: Life Hacks
February 6th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
What to Do When You Run out of Fuel
In your mountain sledding career, you'll probably run out of fuel at some point. It's not the end of the world! Here's how to deal with the problem.
January 25th, 2018 | Andy Messner
Sleddercise: A Simple Exercise Routine for Snowmobiling Fitness
With the help of Rob Derman—Head Coach for the Australian Olympic Skeleton Team—here is a simple exercise routine designed specifically for snowmobiling.
December 26th, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
Snowmobile Insurance – Is Your Sled Covered…In Transit?
Did you know that damage to your sled as a result of a vehicle accident is NOT be covered by vehicle insurance? Only snowmobile insurance...
December 19th, 2017 | Nadine Overwater
Top 5 Knee Injury Prevention Tips for Snowmobiling: Don’t Blow It
Since I tore ligaments in both knees within five months of each other, I currently consider myself a self-proclaimed professional at knee rehab. And in this brief history of injury professionalism, I…
November 24th, 2017 | Patrick Winlsow
5 Muffpot Cookbook Tips, and the Best Meal You’ll Never Have
Sure, you could stuff a couple of Hot Pockets into your muffpot and call it good, but you’re better than that (presumably). Read ahead, and in no time you too will be razzle-dazzling your…
November 18th, 2017 | Nicole Matei
4 Tips For Taking Your Man Sledding
Since your man is not a big mountain rider, it can be assumed he will not have a valuable opinion to contribute here. Fortunately, this means you can forgo involving him in…
November 12th, 2017 | Matthew Mallory
Not The Glory Days—Don’t Let Poor Conditions Hold You Back
It’s hard to get fired up to ride when you know it hasn’t snowed in two or three weeks. The first key to mentally getting beyond the problem is finding riding partners…
September 22nd, 2017 | Andy Messner
10 Ways to Sled on a Budget
Search for second-hand gear like avalanche bags and beacons. We often see our local backcountry pro selling their one-year old gear that is usually in great condition. Facebook groups and athlete pages…
September 19th, 2017 | Patrick Winlsow
How to Make Your First Ride of the Winter More Wheelie and Less Bad Feely
EVERYTHING hurt. Like everything. Shoulders, neck, back and quads. I was popping pain killers like candy. I couldn't stay awake in the evening but it was hard to get comfortable enough in…
July 26th, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
Top 10 Things to Do When There’s No Snow
It's probably just best to embrace the fact that this is the middle of summer and there's no snow, and there won't be any for a long time yet. Here is a…