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Kamchatka – The Land of Fire and Ice

With a large military presence at the small airport, it felt like a scene from a Cold War movie when I touched down in Kamchatka. The people seemed kind but shy, and…

The Early Days of Mountain Riding: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly…Mostly the Ugly

While it is hard to comprehend someone going through life without knowing that the Beastie Boys fought for their right to party, here are a few other things that this new generation…

Optimism Abroad – Snowmobiling in Sweden for XX Freeriders Camp

We travelled for 24 hours straight to arrive in the dark of night at the Saxnäsgården Hotell in northern Sweden. Come morning, I would finally be snowmobiling in Sweden — exploring all…

First Ride in the Mountains by Cody Borchers

My first ride in the mountains was in 1997 aboard my '97 Polaris XLT. Riding the backcountry in the mountains was a whole new experience. That feeling of being able to go…

Tailgate Alaska – The Ultimate Grass Roots Event

It's all about the people! That's what makes Tailgate Alaska feel like a grass roots event, even though it does exhibit all the earmarks of a professionally-organized event. Each evening, riders return…

Hidden Danger: the Hazards of Snowmobiling on a Glacier or Icefield

Sledders are now pushing deeper into the mountains than ever before, and in doing so, gaining access to the remote and breathtaking glaciers and icecaps of BC. Accidents can be avoided when…

2019 Polaris Snowmobile Lineup

Big news for the 2019 Polaris snowmobile lineup of mountain sleds! At the top of the list is a brand new, "clean sheet design" engine called 850 Patriot, built fresh from the…

2019 Arctic Cat Snowmobile Lineup

Here's what's new in the 2019 Arctic Cat snowmobile lineup! Revolutionary advances, new models, refinements, colours and more for MY2019 from Arctic Cat.

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.

2018 Arctic Cat M8000: Measured Innovation Pays Off

Although it’s now been six years since the last major platform overhaul of Arctic Cat’s mountain sleds, it would be a lie to suggest that the manufacturer has been resting on its…