Tag: Highmark
December 23rd, 2019 | Patrick Winlsow
Avalanche Airbag Inflation Systems – What’s the Difference? Compressed Gas vs Battery vs Supercapacitor
There are several different types of avalanche airbag inflation systems available on the market today from brands such as Highmark, PIEPS, Scott, Orotovox, Klim, BCA and Black Diamond.
August 23rd, 2019 | Mountain Sledder
Winter 2019 Gear Reviews
A creative look at our Winter 2019 gear reviews. Check the links for the full reviews! What will keep you warm and dry this winter?
June 16th, 2019 | Mountain Sledder
Gear Guide Garage – MSM Issue 14
Two things sledders like to do are wrenchin' and ogling gear. Get your fill of both, right here in this Mountain Sledder gear guide.
June 4th, 2019 | Mountain Sledder
Jon Jean Interview – Going Big
Throwing a snowball from the takeoff is a really good trick for checking speed. Just pack a nice snowball and throw it. Depending on how hard I throw it, I’ll know how…
January 27th, 2018 | Marty Anderson
Worst Mountain Sleds of Our Time
At one time or another, every one of the current big four sled manufacturers has pumped out one of the worst mountain sleds of our time.
January 11th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
Top 3 Best Avalanche Airbag Vests 2018
Avalanche airbag vests provide a couple of key advantages. Here are what we consider to be the top 3 best avalanche airbag vest options available for 2018!
June 26th, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
Brodie Evans – Motivation, Ability and Experience
Brodie Evans is an avalanche safety ambassador, a 4th year apprentice carpenter, a competitive enduro biker and a guy who organizes his life so he can sled.
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…
November 11th, 2016 | Mountain Sledder
Avalanche Canada: Throttle Decisions Video Series
Avalanche Canada has produced an eight-part avalanche awareness video aimed at mountain sledders, named Throttle Decisions. The video series comes in response to the realization that there are two types of mountain sledders…
October 20th, 2016 | Patrick Winlsow
Alberta Snowmobile and Powersports Show Recap
It was big. It was shiny. It was the Alberta Snowmobile and Powersports Show (ASPS) in Edmonton in all its glory. The 2016 trade show was much like those of years…