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How to Read the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES)

The Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) is a system of rating backcountry terrain by its potential to produce avalanches. It will help you know if the terrain in the area you’re planning…

Blue Lake, Sicamous BC

When the sky is clear and blue, this remarkable snowmobile zone is perfect for novice to intermediate sledders who can go just about everywhere and see everything there is to see. Advanced…

Local Governments Vote to Protect Recreation In BC

A resolution that calls on the province to enact better protection for outdoor recreation opportunities was endorsed last week at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention.

BCSF Works for Protection of Outdoor Recreation Opportunities and Established Snowmobile Trails in BC

The BC Snowmobile Federation presented two resolutions to the District of Sicamous Council on June 23, 2021 seeking support for protection of outdoor recreation opportunities and established snowmobile trails in BC.

Industry Leaders Work to Establish Association of Snowmobile Guides in BC

The first-ever sled guide association in the world is coalescing, with the epicenter in the interior of British Columbia. The collaborative effort is led by Great Canadian Tours—headquartered out of Revelstoke’s Glacier…

Rene St Onge Tribute

The sledding community suffered a great loss yesterday, as it is being reported that Rene St Onge has tragically passed away in a snowmobiling accident. Rene has been a part of Mountain…

2nd Annual Ripped Snow Festival in Sicamous, BC February 9-11, 2018

The town of Sicamous, BC will host the 2nd Annual Ripped Snow Festival on February 9th-11th, 2018. The festival features snowmobile and snow bike races...

High Avalanche Hazard and the Fine Art of a Courageous Retreat

You’ve been planning this trip for weeks. The sleds are loaded, and hotels booked. One problem: High Avalanche Hazard. Here's what to do.

Newly Renovated Eagle Pass Fire Lookout May Be Torn Down by Gov’t

A renovation to the Eagle Pass Fire Lookout performed by volunteers is in danger of being torn down, after Forest Recreation Officers in Vernon and Cranbrook have told local officials that the building…

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.