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What is the EXO Sled? We Ride it and Find Out

The EXO Sled is a bolt-on kit that significantly changes the handling characteristics of a snowmobile by converting it from a two-ski independent front suspension into one a single, large ski suspension…

A Knife to a Gun Fight

The text asked if my son Jake and I were signed up to race in the 2nd annual Riley Suhan Backcountry Race in Golden, BC, or if we were just big talkers?…

Getting to Know LYNX Ambassador Jason Ribi

LYNX Ambassador Jason Ribi brings a unique skill set to the Finnish brand that goes beyond social media to bring a different sort of value.

Lives Touched – The Ripple Effects of Avalanches

The ripple effects of an avalanche involvement reach far beyond the victim, leaving a lasting impact on family, friends, rescuers and even total strangers.

The Birthplace of the Rocky Mountain King

Thousands of hours of planning and preparation finally come together when a 20-minute trek down a 150-meter-long assembly line transforms a bare tunnel into a brand-new Rocky Mountain King.

8 New Year’s Resolutions for Sledders

Here are eight New Year’s Resolutions for sledders that will refine your social behaviour and help ensure you get invited back when the powder gets deep again in the new year.

Taiga Motors Completes First Production Snowmobiles

Taiga Motors today announced it has completed production of its first customer-ready electric snowmobiles and is working with governing agencies on final approvals to begin first deliveries to pre-order customers in early…

Up Your Avalanche Transceiver Game by Doing This

This obvious but oft-overlooked step can help avalanche transceiver users significantly improve their understanding of the functionality of their device!

Which Avalanche Transceiver Has the Best Range?

We tested 12 avalanche transceivers to find out how their range compares to what's advertised by the manufacturer and to discover which beacon has the farthest signal search range in a real-world…

Boulder Mountain Access Closed by Landslide

A series of three major rain events rolling across British Columbia has resulted in a landslide, causing a section of the Jordan River Forest Service Road (FSR) to become impassible near the…