Category: Mountain School
February 22nd, 2018 | Andy Messner
Guide to Mountain-Side Instagram ’n
if you’re not up-to-date, you’re outdated. So here's our guided tour of Instagram to get you started on the right track and grammin' like a pro!
February 18th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
Victim of a Stolen Snowmobile, Truck and Trailer – What Happens Next?
You come to a horrible realization...your truck, trailer and sleds are not where they were parked last night. You're the victim of a stolen snowmobile rig. Here's what happens next.
February 14th, 2018 | Patrick Winlsow
Avalanche Start Zone – You Might Be in Harm’s Way and Not Even Know It
A group of five riders was lingering directly in the runout of several large avalanche paths, unaware of the danger above them in the avalanche start zone.
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!
February 7th, 2018 | Curtis Pawliuk
Complex Snowpack and the Potential for Remotely-Triggered Avalanches
The current complex snowpack in Interior BC is beginning to show its very ugly teeth, with the potential for large, remotely-triggered avalanches.
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.
January 23rd, 2018 | Patrick Winlsow
Avalanche Warning Signs Turned Us Around
It was shaping up to be a beautiful day. That's why it sucked when we made the decision to pull the pin and turn around. But it wasn't just our gut instinct telling…
January 12th, 2018 | Nicole Matei
High Avalanche Hazard and the Fine Art of a Courageous Retreat
You’ve been planning this trip for weeks. The sleds are loaded, and hotels booked. One problem: High Avalanche Hazard. Here's what to do.
January 4th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
How to Double on a Snowmobile in the Mountains – Riding Tips
The ability to double effectively on a snowmobile can be a blessing in a few different situations. Here's how to double on a snowmobile in the mountains.












