Category: Stories
May 31st, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
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…
May 29th, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
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…
May 29th, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
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…
May 26th, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
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.
May 23rd, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
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.
May 7th, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
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…
May 5th, 2017 | Marty Anderson
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…
April 29th, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
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…
April 27th, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
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.
April 21st, 2017 | Colton Olstad
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…












