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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.