Category: Stories
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…
June 21st, 2018 | Nadine Overwater
Optimism Abroad – Snowmobiling in Sweden for XX Freeriders Camp
We travelled for 24 hours straight to arrive in the dark of night at the Saxnäsgården Hotell in northern Sweden. Come morning, I would finally be snowmobiling in Sweden — exploring all…
June 4th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
Fresh Start: Cody Matechuk Interview
The former street bike racing National Champion talks about trading pavement for powder, chasing backcountry and X Games glory in this Cody Matechuk interview, which took place last summer before he went…
May 22nd, 2018 | Nicole Matei
Tequila Mockingbird? Choice Summer Reading for Sledders
While you may be all aboard that cabin-country life, don’t let your train of thought get stalled at the station this summer. Here is some iron-clad summer reading, just the ticket to…
May 17th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
Ortovox Transceiver Recall Issued for 3+ Model as Preventative Measure
An Ortovox transceiver recall has been issued for the brand’s Ortovox 3+ avalanche transceiver running version 2.1 software. All other Ortovox transceivers—and 3+ models running different software versions—are unaffected. The recall will…
May 16th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
Tucker Hibbert Retires from Professional Snocross Racing
After 25 years of chasing checkered flags in snowmobile competition, Tucker Hibbert retires from snocross racing. Hibbert announced today that he’s reached the finish line of his remarkable racing career. The 33-year-old…
May 11th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
Snowmobilers Chase a Bear in Viral Video
Once again, a few individual snowmobilers have made a bad name for the community at-large by harassing wildlife on camera. In this case, two snowmobilers chase a bear and provoke it into…












