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Elk Valley Snow Avalanche Workshop Nov 10, 2018

Fernie, BC will play host to the first ever Elk Valley Snow Avalanche Workshop (EVSAW) at Traynor Hall on November 10, 2018. The event welcomes both avalanche professionals and recreationalists for a…

Top 3 Snowmobile Accessories for 2019 from OEMs

The Big Four snowmobile manufacturers have come out with their parts and accessories catalogs for 2019, so here's our take on the top 3 snowmobile accessories available this winter for Ski-Doo, Polaris,…

5 Things Sledders Should Do Right Now

With winter just around the corner, here are 5 things sledders should do right now to get ready for our favourite time of year.

The Anatomy of a Search and Rescue Call Out in BC

SAR Managers frequently dispatch a small initial strike-team to respond rapidly via helicopter, which resolves most responses within a short period of time. This rapid-deployment unit will include an avalanche technician, a…

5 Reasons Why “Your Sled Sucks” Comments Have Gotta Go

You guys, c'mon, the never-ending negativity is the equivalent of blaring Chinese Democracy on the stereo over and over, on repeat...FOREVER. Even if you thought that album was good at one time (I didn't…

Season Edit from NW Montana Crew, White Dumpster

White Dumpster has been publishing sledding videos on YouTube since 2016, and they've recently released their 2018 season edit entitled, We Out Here.

Managing Avalanche Terrain

Moving safely through challenging and complex backcountry terrain requires solid skills, an open mind and an ability to question old habits. To help sledders acquire these skills, Avalanche Canada has developed a…

Ski-Doo Supports Free Avalanche Awareness Seminars

Once again, BRP has shown its continued efforts to promote avalanche safety for mountain riders by supporting more than 40 free avalanche awareness seminars this fall through its Ski-Doo brand.

White Gold is Back With Some Insanely Deep Snow Shots

The White Gold Webisode series is back on the air after a long summer. And what better way to get things started for Winter 2018-19 than with a segment featuring some RIDICULOUSLY…

Polaris Partners with PIEPS to Offer Exclusive Polaris Avalanche Airbag

Polaris has partnered with avalanche safety gear manufacturer, PIEPS, to make a Polaris avalanche airbag available to riders. Two new avalanche transceivers from PIEPS will also be available through the Polaris network…