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Lives Touched – The Ripple Effects of Avalanches

The ripple effects of an avalanche involvement reach far beyond the victim, leaving a lasting impact on family, friends, rescuers and even total strangers.

8 New Year’s Resolutions for Sledders

Here are eight New Year’s Resolutions for sledders that will refine your social behaviour and help ensure you get invited back when the powder gets deep again in the new year.

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.

Snowmobiling in the South Peace at Risk

The latest draft of the provincial Winter Motorized Recreation Plan for caribou conservation puts snowmobiling in the South Peace at risk.

Our Fallen Heroes

The next time you are on the mountain, take a moment and reminisce about our fallen heroes—our brothers and sisters. Remember the outpouring of grief and the tributes they received. Think about…

Heatstroke and Bear Bites: Why Summer Sledding Sucks

That giant fireball in the sky is attempting to burn the skin off of your body. You’re shorthanded at work, trying to cover for everyone’s vacations. The snowpack is at a season…

Snowmobiling Is the Tie That Binds

Getting out on the mountain to enjoy a fresh snowfall with a group of like-minded, powder loving individuals is one of our greatest thrills. Sometimes we don’t realize it until years or…

The Early Days of Mountain Riding: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly…Mostly the Ugly

While it is hard to comprehend someone going through life without knowing that the Beastie Boys fought for their right to party, here are a few other things that this new generation…

Riding a Snow Bike 101 for Sledders and Dirt Bike Riders – Old Guy, New Tricks

Loaded with a head full of assumptions and preconceived notions, the plan was put into place to demo a snow bike for a couple of days

10 Things a Real Mountain Sledder Would Never Do

Are you truly a real mountain sledder? Or just a willow-bashing wannabe, who happens to hit a hill every once in a while? Here are ten ways to find out.