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Ski-Doo Free Avalanche Seminars Back For Fifteenth Year

Ski-Doo snowmobiles and parent company BRP continue to back up their Responsible Rider program with the fifteenth year of free avalanche awareness seminars designed to help keep riders safe.

Avalanche Transceiver Interference From Electronic Devices – What To Do

There have been so many posts on social media lately about avalanche transceiver interference from electronic devices. This is good discussion because it is a real problem, and many people still seem…

4 Ways This Manufacturer Is Supporting the Future of Snowmobiling

Rider safety and accessibility are some of bigger issues affecting the sustainability and future growth of our sport. In the past couple of years, this manufacturer has made strong efforts in these…

Here’s what Avalanche Canada’s New Forecasting System Will Look Like

There's a new Avalanche Canada forecasting system which allow the organization to provide more accurate, localized forecasts to the public.

The Right Personality for Mountain Sledding

If you're thinking maybe it's time to get into mountain riding, stop for a moment and make sure that you have the right personality for it first.

Every Mountain Snowmobiling Budget Should Prioritize These Crucial Items

This winter, with more riders than ever pulling on a helmet and heading into the backcountry, it’s worth pointing out some crucial mountain snowmobiling budget items that should be mandatory, but unfortunately…

Avalanche Canada Provincial Gov’t Funding Uncertainty Puts Programs At Risk

While Avalanche Canada is busy preparing for the season ahead, a significant source of funding for the organization is still up in the air—which will potentially impact the service levels they will…

Elk Valley Snow Avalanche Workshop Nov 10, 2018

Fernie, BC will play host to the first ever Elk Valley Snow Avalanche Workshop (EVSAW) at Traynor Hall on November 10, 2018. The event welcomes both avalanche professionals and recreationalists for a…

Ski-Doo Supports Free Avalanche Awareness Seminars

Once again, BRP has shown its continued efforts to promote avalanche safety for mountain riders by supporting more than 40 free avalanche awareness seminars this fall through its Ski-Doo brand.