Category: Stories
January 13th, 2020 | Mountain Sledder
Ski-Doo Summit 850 E-TEC Turbo Revealed
Ahead of the usual spring reveal of new model year sleds, BRP has announced the world's first factory 2-stroke turbo snowmobile, the Ski-Doo Summit 850 E-TEC Turbo.
January 13th, 2020 | Mountain Sledder
What is the PIEPS iPROBE??
In this video, we show how the PIEPS iPROBE is different than a regular ol' avalanche probe and how it works. In a nutshell, the tip of the iPROBE contains an antenna…
January 9th, 2020 | Mountain Sledder
Avalanche Canada Providing Forecasts via inReach to Kakwa
Snowmobilers in the Kakwa region, which straddles the border between Alberta and BC, will now be able to access avalanche forecasts via their Garmin inReach devices.
January 2nd, 2020 | Mountain Sledder
Two Snowmobilers Fatally Buried in Montana Avalanche
It is confirmed that two snowmobilers have died in an avalanche in the Lake Dinah area near Seeley Lake, Montana on New Year's Day.
December 23rd, 2019 | Patrick Winlsow
Avalanche Airbag Inflation Systems – What’s the Difference? Compressed Gas vs Battery vs Supercapacitor
There are several different types of avalanche airbag inflation systems available on the market today from brands such as Highmark, PIEPS, Scott, Orotovox, Klim, BCA and Black Diamond.
December 17th, 2019 | Mountain Sledder
Avalanche Canada Posts First North Rockies Forecast
Avalanche Canada is now providing a regular forecast for the North Rockies region.
December 16th, 2019 | Mountain Sledder
Trout Lake and Nakusp to Trial Adaptive Management Strategy for Threatened Caribou Herd
Two Kootenay snowmobile clubs will trial an adaptive management strategy that will use rotating closures to help protect a threatened mountain caribou herd struggling in their areas.
December 2nd, 2019 | Marty Anderson
Riding in Silence in the Backcountry
I will admit, I love the sound of an engine at peak rpm as much as the next gearhead, but the thought of riding in silence is certainly intriguing.
November 26th, 2019 | Brooke Astells
Jonny Moseley’s Wildest Dreams: SNOWMOTO!
In “Jonny Moseley’s Wildest Dreams: SNOWMOTO”, British Columbia snow bike athlete Josh Stack teaches Moseley and JT Holmes the basics of riding a snow bike.












