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National Forest Land Use Review Impacts Tahoe Area Snowmobile Zones

Land use management in five California National Forests is under review, and the result will potentially dramatically impact the amount of land available for snowmobiling in the Tahoe area. Lassen, Plumas, Eldorado…

First Ride in the Mountains by Cody Borchers

My first ride in the mountains was in 1997 aboard my '97 Polaris XLT. Riding the backcountry in the mountains was a whole new experience. That feeling of being able to go…

Tailgate Alaska – The Ultimate Grass Roots Event

It's all about the people! That's what makes Tailgate Alaska feel like a grass roots event, even though it does exhibit all the earmarks of a professionally-organized event. Each evening, riders return…

Inaugural Red Bull Sledhammers 2018 Results and Recap

“I put my all into this competition with the firm intention of winning,” said Max Taillefer, the winner of Red Bull Sledhammers 2018.

Whatever Happened to Brodie Evans?

When I say that Brodie Evans worked hard, I mean as hard as any human could. He was out riding everyday, and not just for the fun of it.

Yamafest 2019 and the Winter That Keeps on Giving

What better way to show off some new iron than to invite a bunch of snowmobile enthusiasts, head up one of the best mountain snowmobiling zones on earth and give everyone in…

Do You Suffer From FOMO? aka Fear of Missing Out

If you find yourself regularly suffering from cold sweats, uncontrollable shaking or an agitated state leading you to constantly peer at your phone for weather and social media updates, then there is…

Riley Suhan Invitational 2018 Backcountry Race Recap

Forty-four riders came, conquered and celebrated the inaugural Riley Suhan Invitational backcountry race event this past weekend. Here are the results.

A Day on the 2019 Polaris 850 RMK – Our Demo Ride Experience

You have a relaxing weekend planned with your wife when the phone rings and a voice says, “Hey, you want to come down and try out the new Polaris 850 RMK?" What…

Yamafest MY2019 Demo Takes Place April 7 at Boulder Mountain

Snowmobile enthusiasts will once again flock to Revelstoke for Yamaha's annual event. Yamafest 2019 takes place April 7, 2018 at Boulder Mountain near Revelstoke, BC.