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Utah Launches Search and Rescue Assistance Subscription Service

The cost of a Search and Rescue effort to assist a backcountry user in distress can add up quickly. Many rescues require the use of helicopter time and specialized equipment, which can run the…

Backcountry Access Purchased by Private Equity Firm

Leading avalanche safety equipment manufacturer, Backcountry Access (BCA), has been purchased by New York private equity firm, Kohlberg & Co. Backcountry Access is well known in the mountain snowmobile market for its…

Pemby Life: Episode 4

They saved the best for last. A late winter storm brought an epic dump of cold-smoke powder. And collaborators Julie-Ann Chapman and Jonathan Schramm were there to make the most of it. The fourth and…

Arctic Man: Alaska Ski/Snowmobile Race

Watch as 2016 Arctic Man champions Daron Rahlves and Levi Lavallee take to the track for one of the most badass winter competitions in the world.

Warrior Ride – Injured Veterans Snowmobile Ride Event

Warrior Ride Military veterans who are injured in action can have an especially difficult time integrating back into society after their duty.

Russian Snowmobile Inventions

Necessity is the mother of invention, and the people of Russia take this phrase to heart more than any other. Whether it be inventing a new form of snowmobile, or just a…

BC Sledder Enters Race for Premier: Promises Powder Days

Any storm dropping in excess of 20cms of snow will put this protocol in effect. If there is a sunny day following within 48 hours then that day shall automatically be deemed…

Riding Tip: Cool Your Sled in Spring Conditions

Overheating on the trail is a common problem in springtime. In this video tip, Chris Brown and Rob Alford offer an easy way to quickly cool your sled back to a safe operating…

Riding Tip: Sidehilling in Hard Snow

Sidehilling in firm snow can be difficult, but it's often a crucial maneuver to get you where you need to be and to stay out of trouble, especially in spring.

Silverstar Hillclimb Through the Eyes of a Young Racer

The thrill of racing was escalated by the atmosphere there: the sound of the announcer and the excitement in his voice, the music from the beer gardens and the smell from the food…