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The Rockies of the East – Backcountry Snowmobiling in Newfoundland

It's not just the sea, the rocks, the rugged beauty. Now, it's also backcountry snowmobiling in Newfoundland that is drawing visitors to the province.

Glacier National Park’s Avalanche Control Program Wages a Modern-day Battle in Rogers Pass

Glacier National Park’s avalanche control program wages a modern-day battle to keep the Trans-Canada Highway clear through British Columbia’s Rogers Pass.

Avalanche Canada Awards 2022 Polaris PRO RMK ‘Braap It UP!’ Fundraiser Grand Prize

Avalanche Canada has handed over the keys to the winner of its snowmobile 'Braap It UP!' fundraiser grand prize, a 2022 Polaris PRO RMK.

1st Annual Alpine Sled Style Mountain Sledding Film Competition Underway

Alpine Sled Style, a first of its kind mountain sledding professional athlete video competition, is underway. The video competition will award a $5000 prize to the best two-minute rider video segment based…

Ski-Doo Snow P.A.S.S. Program Funds More Than $500,000 in Projects

In its inaugural season, the Ski-Doo Snow P.A.S.S. grant program is providing more than $580,000 in funding towards more than 100 projects for snowmobile organizations across North America.

A Day in the Life of a Parts Guy

The door chime signals the first customer of the day. As they walk up to the counter, the phone starts to ring. Typical start to a day in the life of a…

Close Call: An Avalanche Burial Caught on Camera

Right in front of our eyes, a 100’ (30 m) wide crown propagated above him and the whole slope slid down onto Scott, burying him completely.

Ep. 3 – Darren Berrecloth’s Winter Wingman

As a professional athlete, Berrecloth places a lot of value on the unsung wingmen. When I asked him who his winter wingman is, he immediately said, “Sawchuck!”

Taiga Motors Announces Off-Road Charging Network

Electric snowmobile and personal watercraft manufacturer, Taiga Motors, has announced a plan to create an off-road charging network in North America by 2025.

Deep Snow in Valemount BC! Road Trip VLOG

Mountain Sledder staff, Pat and Sean, hit the road for a trip to Valemount, BC just in time to enjoy the spoils of a deep winter storm! With the help of some…