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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

Wrong-Foot Forward Dangle: the Backbone of Backcountry Riding

In our backcountry sledding history there is probably no move more iconic than the wrong-foot forward dangle. Riding wrong-foot forward is arguably the most important backcountry technique ever developed.

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.

Riding Tip: Cool Your Sled in Spring Conditions

Overheating on the trail is a common problem in springtime. In this video tip, Chris Brown and Rob Alford offer an easy way to quickly cool your sled back to a safe operating…

Riding Tip: Sidehilling in Hard Snow

Sidehilling in firm snow can be difficult, but it's often a crucial maneuver to get you where you need to be and to stay out of trouble, especially in spring.

How to Get Unstuck

Here are a variety of techniques that you can use to get unstuck, from least-to-most physically demanding. Start at the top and work your way down until you're free and clear!

Riding Tip: Re-Entry with Chris Brown

A proper re-entry looks awesome and is do-able for athletic individuals with the right technique. Words by Chris Brown. Sequence of Brett Turcotte by Tim Grey.   How to Execute a Re-Entry…

Riding Tip: Downhill Sh!thook with Chris Brown

We’ve all been in situations where we are going downhill and need to turn and sidehill out, or turn back uphill to avoid hazards below. Mastering the ability to get out of…

Riding Tip: Jumping 101 with Chris Brown

I get a lot of people asking me about jumping – how I started, what’s the biggest jump I’ve hit on my sled, and how to do it.