Category: Mountain School
March 23rd, 2019 | Mountain Sledder
Replacement Cost vs Actual Value – What Do You Get In a Total Loss Claim?
We wanted to find out what happens when a snowmobile owner has a total loss. Is the sled covered for the full replacement cost or just the actual value?
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 26th, 2019 | Mountain Sledder
Mic’d Up Ride with Riley Suhan
A couple of weeks back, Mountain Sledder had the opportunity to slap a mic on pro rider Riley Suhan and go with him for a ride around his local stomping grounds near…
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 30th, 2019 | Mountain Sledder
How to Deal with Broken Ribs in the Backcountry
Chest injuries are not uncommon in mountain snowmobiling. Here's some advice on how to deal with a broken ribs while riding in the backcountry!
January 10th, 2019 | Mountain Sledder
How to Splint a Broken Leg in the Backcountry
A broken leg in the backcountry can be a serious problem. First of all, it's going to be a painful injury to deal with. In addition to the pain, a broken leg…
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…
December 17th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
How to Deal with an Upper Arm Injury in the Backcountry
An upper arm injury—such as a broken collarbone or shoulder dislocation—is a fairly common injury in mountain sledding. These can be caused by an abrupt stop, a fall with arms outstretched or…
November 16th, 2018 | Marty Anderson
Do Be That Guy – Voice Your Concerns in Avalanche Terrain
It finally happened. I had to be “That Guy”. I had to voice my concerns in avalanche terrain and just say no. In my particular experience on this day, our group leader…
November 12th, 2018 | Nicole Matei
How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work Less and Sled More
It's time to slide down the ethical slope guilt-free by convincing your boss that more time on the sled will boost your job performance this winter. Here's how to talk your boss…











