Top 10 Hotshots of the season

In our snowmobiling groups, there always seems to be that one guy (or gal) with the camera. Snapping photos left and right, they can get on our nerves, and in our way. But if it weren’t for those trigger-happy sledders, we wouldn’t have these amazing photos to share—and the stories to go with them.

So whether you were the photographer or the subject, a big thank-you goes out to everyone who sent in photos for our Hotshot contest during the 2014-2015 season. We had a record number of entries, and we were able to give away some great prizes. Plus, our Hotshots Gallery has grown to include almost 300 photos!

This time of year, we always go through and pick our favourites. It was tough, but we narrowed it down to 10 of the best photos that were sent in during the 2014-2015 season. We ranked them, too, so let us know what you think of the order.

1. Prime conditions

It looks like Meadow Mountain near Kaslo, B.C., certainly does have some awesome snow conditions. Thank you, Billy Stevens, for this amazing photo that seems to capture the essence of sledding. Billy Stevens photo

2. Home on the Range

What we are assuming is the Telkwa Range near Houston, B.C., is certainly eye-catching in this photo that was submitted by Cindy Sullivan. Claudia Brietzke

3. Winnipeg sledding at its best

This is how Manitobans do snowmobiling! The province is home to some of Canada’s top ice oval racers. Rob Bye photo

4. Invermay has it

Brendon Fidek from Invermay, Saskatchewan, sent us several great shots of his home turf, and this was our favourite. Brendon Fidek photo

5. North Shuswap excitement

Faceshots never get old! Thank you, Dustin Labby, for reminding us what a good powder day looks like in the Shuswap area of B.C. Kyle Bopre photo

6. Yorkton brings out the best

Yorkton is a favourite among Saskatchewan sledding destinations, according to Todd Kulcsar. submitted by Todd Kulcsar

7. Thunderwater

“Here’s my riding buddy Jesse killin’ it at Thunderwater,” wrote Chris Oler when he sent us this photo from Radium Hot Springs, B.C. submitted by Chris Oler

8. Revelstoke - Hall Mountain 

Darren Ward paused to enjoy the view atop Hall Mountain in Revelstoke, B.C. Darren Ward photo

#9 Missawawi Lake offers top terrain

Top terrain and incredible sunsets like this one are what riders enjoy at Missawawi Lake in Alberta. Nathan Simpson photo

10. International competitions in Ivanovo, Russia

This photo came all the way from a cross-country competition in Russia, so we thought it deserved a spot on the list. submitted by Sergey

Have photos you’d like to share with SnoRiders? Upload them to our Hotshots Gallery. And if you’re into ATVing, UTVing, motorcycling, dirt biking, motocross or water sports, be sure to check out the RidersWest Hotshots contest.