Category: Stories
August 17th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
2018 Sled and Snow Bike Film Trailers
It's that time of year again! It's hot and smoky out there. But thankfully the 2018 sled and snow bike film trailers are here just in time to cool us all down.…
August 14th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
Ski-Doo Belt Life Updates for REV Gen4 MY2019 Sleds and Older Models
BRP has officially announced some Ski-Doo belt life updates which will appear on MY2019 Summit and Freeride sleds, and the details are here.
August 9th, 2018 | Marty Anderson
Snowmobiling Is the Tie That Binds
Getting out on the mountain to enjoy a fresh snowfall with a group of like-minded, powder loving individuals is one of our greatest thrills. Sometimes we don’t realize it until years or…
August 2nd, 2018 | Brandon Wiesener
Above and Beyond – Tackling Adversity on a Sled Trip
Despite breaking two sled parts in one weekend—forcing me to spend more than 10 extra hours on the road—I don’t feel too upset about it. I smile, reflecting on the non-stop action…
July 30th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
Elka Suspension Releases Coil-Over Conversion Kit for Ski-Doo Summit
Elka Suspension has come up with an alternative rear shock kit design that eliminates the need for stock torsion springs in the stock Ski-Doo Summit suspension. It's their coil-over conversion kit, and…
July 26th, 2018 | Chris Brown
Mountain Snowmobiling in Japan with the Ride Whister Crew
I’ve been wanting to go mountain snowmobiling in Japan for years. I’ve had many friends go on ski and snowboard trips, and they have all returned to say that the powder and…
July 20th, 2018 | Cody McNolty
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…
July 5th, 2018 | Marty Anderson
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…
July 3rd, 2018 | Nicole Matei
Fernie Snowmobile Club Launches Fundraiser for New Wrangler’s Cabin
The Fernie Snowmobile Association (FSA) plans to build a new Wrangler's Cabin this summer to replace the aging multi-use backcountry shelter. To support the new Wrangler’s Cabin project, the FSA has recently…
June 28th, 2018 | Patrick Winlsow
The Best Sled Is the One That’s Best for You
Does this mean the best sled is the one you’re currently riding? Possibly. But there’s also a solid chance that it isn’t. So, why would anyone choose to ride a snowmobile that’s…
