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Ode to the Bail

Bailing is ok. Important even. No, really, it is. Without the torment of bailing we would never experience the euphoria of the make. It takes a certain amount of determination to subject…

McBride Avalanche Deaths Preventable

The avalanche that caused the deaths of 5 men last weekend near McBride, BC was preventable, according to Karl Klassen, Avalanche Canada’s Public Avalanche Warning Service Manager, in a February 4 CBC news story.…

X Games Snowmobile Freestyle Recap

Another season of X Games has come and gone, but the Snowmobile Freestyle event certainly leaves a lasting impression. A slew of the big boys showed up and put on their best…

2016 RMSHA Season Opener

We just finished our RMSHA season opener at Klim the Mine in Bellevue, ID. It was a hit for both racers and spectators. Klim (technical riding gear) was a big sponsor for this…

Reagan Sieg—Early Winter Bangers

Reagan Sieg checked in with Mountain Sledder this week about some of the super fun riding he’s been doing this year. You’ve probably seen lots of teaser footage of Reagan riding already…

A Survivor Opens Up About The Avalanche That Took Her Fiance’s Life

"He died because I didn’t have a [transceiver], probe and shovel. Neither did he. He died because we didn’t take nine hours out of our busy schedule to take an avalanche awareness…

Exploring the Snow Film Full-Length

Update: The full length film Exploring the Snow  has now been released! Watch it here. And don’t forget to turn on the subtitles! https://youtu.be/9BWCtf-gq8s     “Exploring The Snow – The Beginning, is…

The Adventures of Brett and Jamie

Ever wonder what normal professional riders get up to in their spare time? Well… it’s probably not this. Follow along as Brett and Jamie move to a new property and get set…

Polaris Industries Acquires 509

Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the acquisition of 509, an aftermarket leader in snowmobile helmets and goggles. 509, a privately owned company based in Spokane, Wash., joins Polaris’ growing portfolio of aftermarket…

Holidays: Bug Humbah

Or Bah Humbug, whatever, the best part of the holidays is the Canadian Tire catalogue. Drive down to the ‘Tire and pick yourself up an axe (on sale of course, %70 off…