Tag: Backcountry
August 5th, 2020 | Mountain Sledder
Globalstar Releases SPOT Gen4 Satellite GPS Messenger
Satellite communications company Globalstar has announced the release of its latest consumer satellite GPS messenger device, called SPOT Gen4.
December 2nd, 2019 | Marty Anderson
Riding in Silence in the Backcountry
I will admit, I love the sound of an engine at peak rpm as much as the next gearhead, but the thought of riding in silence is certainly intriguing.
September 3rd, 2019 | Mountain Sledder
Easiest Way to Tow a Snowmobile
So while today's sleds are certainly more reliable than those of the past, the necessity for a good towing solution continues to exist. With that in mind, here is an overview of…
July 2nd, 2019 | Mountain Sledder
Satellite Messenger Devices on the Market
SPOT and Garmin have, in the last year, released new, text-capable satellite messenger devices called SPOT X and Garmin inReach Mini, respectively.
April 3rd, 2019 | Magi Scallion
2nd Annual Riley Suhan Invitational Backcountry Race April 6
The 2nd annual Riley Suhan Invitational backcountry race will feature nearly 80 registered racers and many more spectators at the April 6 event.
March 7th, 2019 | Mountain Sledder
Ski-Doo Launching Escape Mountain Video Series
Ski-Doo snowmobiles is launching a video series next fall that puts the challenge of an escape room in the setting of deep snow mountain snowmobiling.
January 10th, 2019 | Mountain Sledder
How to Splint a Broken Leg in the Backcountry
A broken leg in the backcountry can be a serious problem. First of all, it's going to be a painful injury to deal with. In addition to the pain, a broken leg…
May 22nd, 2018 | Nicole Matei
Tequila Mockingbird? Choice Summer Reading for Sledders
While you may be all aboard that cabin-country life, don’t let your train of thought get stalled at the station this summer. Here is some iron-clad summer reading, just the ticket to…
March 25th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
Riley Suhan Invitational Backcountry Race at Quartz Creek, Golden BC April 7
In the inaugural Riley Suhan Invitational backcountry race, teams of four will compete on a course that includes climbs, jumps and technical tree sections.
March 20th, 2018 | Nicole Matei
BC Courts Weigh in on Tether and Other Backcountry Liability Issues
A precedent-setting decision was made in BC courts recently in the case of an incident involving mountain sledders. In it, an Alberta snowmobiler was found to be 100% liable for damages to…












