Category: Stories
March 30th, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
Lynx Adventure: Antarctica Documentary
By now we know the outcome of the Lynx Adventure: Antarctica team of four that attempted to cross Antarctica and reach the South Pole on snowmobiles. They didn’t make it. An Antarctica…
March 29th, 2017 | William Chitty
Will Chitty – A Guide’s Life for Me
There were several years when it cost more than I earned to do this job, but I never lost sight of the dream." – Will Chitty
March 28th, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
Lone Snowmobiler Lives After Buried by Avalanche near Terrace, BC
The sledder, who was reportedly travelling alone with his transceiver off, was buried 2m beneath the avalanche debris. Two nearby snowmobilers had heard the engine sound of a distant snowmobile stop and happened…
March 27th, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
Province of BC contributes $5 million to Search and Rescue
The Province of BC has announced a one-time $5 million contribution for the 80 recognized ground Search and Rescue (SAR) groups across the province
March 23rd, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
2018 Ski-Doo Summit Driveline Update
BRP Press Release March 23, 2017 As reminder and more definitive answer to what we discussed at the Snow Shoot Tech presentation about 2018 Summit and Freeride models regarding driveline updates, please…
March 22nd, 2017 | Patrick Winlsow
A Positive Sign: Good Terrain Choice on a Deep and Touchy Weekend
They say that hindsight is 20/20. Looking back on the significant avalanche events that occurred just a few ridges to the south—as well as in the nearby Rockies—it's clear that the snowpack…
March 22nd, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
BRP Reveals New Vibration Damping Clutch Technology
BRP has released the following information with regards to its patent pending process which intentionally engineers a .024" offset into the clutch sheave as an innovative way to reduce engine vibration from its…
March 19th, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
The Calling 2017: Photo and Video Contest
Do you have what it takes to answer the call? THE CALLING 2017 is offering big cash and other prizes for the top three submissions in video and photo categories. Winners will…
March 16th, 2017 | Marty Anderson
Dear Manufacturers, We Need to Talk
Dear Manufacturers, We have discovered a slight issue with your new sled offerings that needs to be addressed, and I am here to help walk you through it. Please head down to…
March 15th, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
So, You’ve Been Meaning to Take an Avalanche Course…
If you ride in the mountains—or plan to—but haven't taken an avalanche course, don't be ashamed. It's not too late for you. Avalanche Canada can help you do the right thing for…












