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Teacher and Students Work on 2018 Mountain Sled in Best High School Program Ever

At Naicam School in Saskatchewan, Canada, the vice-principal and students together have created a new mountain snowmobile high school learning experience.

Avalanche Start Zone – You Might Be in Harm’s Way and Not Even Know It

A group of five riders was lingering directly in the runout of several large avalanche paths, unaware of the danger above them in the avalanche start zone.

Some Romantic Valentine’s Day Advice from One Sledder to Another

It’s that exciting time of year again—no, not the first snowfall. That other exciting time. No, not snowcheck season either. Valentine's Day!

2nd Annual Ripped Snow Festival in Sicamous, BC February 9-11, 2018

The town of Sicamous, BC will host the 2nd Annual Ripped Snow Festival on February 9th-11th, 2018. The festival features snowmobile and snow bike races...

What to Do When You Run out of Fuel

In your mountain sledding career, you'll probably run out of fuel at some point. It's not the end of the world! Here's how to deal with the problem.

Vancouver Island Sled Bum, Tom Walker

With average winter temperatures above 5°C, Vancouver Island doesn't get much snow. So what's a sled bum like Tom Walker doing living there then?

Riley Suhan Gets The Green Light To Ride Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Riley Suhan had been handed a once-in-a-lifetime chance to shred the off-limits peaks of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort on his snowmobile.

X Games Aspen 2018 Results Snowmobile and Snow Bike Events

For winter athletes, one of the most important events of the year—X Games Aspen 2018—is in the books. It’s an unparalleled opportunity for exposure, and a chance to showcase an athlete’s skill…

Worst Mountain Sleds of Our Time

At one time or another, every one of the current big four sled manufacturers has pumped out one of the worst mountain sleds of our time.

Avalanche Warning Signs Turned Us Around

It was shaping up to be a beautiful day. That's why it sucked when we made the decision to pull the pin and turn around. But it wasn't just our gut instinct telling…