Kyle Born

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Kyle Born is a writer at SnoRiders. Kyle writes about people and what makes them tick. He’s written hundreds of articles that tell the story of individuals and their passions. Kyle is naturally curious and enjoys breezing past the small talk so he can learn the fascinating details of an individual’s journey through life. He specializes in storytelling and isn’t afraid of asking the hard questions such as, “Where is your bathroom? I really need to go.”

Kyle has held a variety of job titles through the years: radio announcer, voice actor, English teacher, delivery driver, missionary, wedding DJ, comedian and several other things that he may have forgotten because his memory isn’t always the best, which is why he writes things down.

Kyle Born spends much of his time building in his Lego Room (Star Wars, Castle, Pirates), playing video games (Mario, Rocket League, XCOM, Zelda) and watching his favourite football team, the Green Bay Packers—he even owns a share of the team (for real!). He lives in Cranbrook, B.C., with his bodacious wife, Becky, and two little kids, Augustus and Annabelle. There aren’t any pets in the Born household because Kyle has allergies. But if he sees you walking your dog, he will stop and pet it because dogs are cool.

Contact Kyle Born.

A snowmobiler carves through fresh snow as looming mountains tower in the distance.
Promoted content, Valemount, BC

Dive deep with your sled into Valemount’s unspoiled splendor

From Allan Creek to Clemina Creek to everything in between, Valemount, B.C., offers endless opportunities for snowmobilers to ride within the Rockies

by Kyle Born
Kelsey Fay has long purple hair and wears a backwards baseball cap and black shirt. She smiles while standing in the snow.
Meet the Rider, Sicamous, BC

Purple hair and daring flair—Kelsey Fay teaches the boys how it’s done

Kelsey Fay, snowmobile-specific avalanche educator and riding instructor at Elevated Backcountry in Bellingham, WA, USA, teaches through extreme experience

by Kyle Born
Four women visit and laugh while taking a break on their snowmobiles.
Club News

Volunteers wanted: How successful snowmobile clubs recruit volunteers (and keep them happy, too)

ATV directors and presidents outline how to entice riders in your community to become active participants in your club

by Kyle Born
Mitch Lepage stands on a 2016 Ski-Doo Freeride and Angie stands on a 2012 Ski-Doo Freeride for their wedding at Clemina in Valemount, B.C.
Meet the Rider, Saskatchewan

Wed-by-sled: The best snowmobile-themed weddings we’ve seen (so far)

For passionate sledders, there’s one sure way to stand out from the rest: A snowmobile-themed wedding

by Kyle Born
SledTown ShowDown

Tumbler Ridge races to narrowest victory in SledTown ShowDown history

From 64 Western Canadian snowmobiling destinations, Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, has emerged as the SledTown ShowDown 2023 champion

by Kyle Born
SledTown ShowDown

A complete history of SnoRiders’ SledTown ShowDown

Every SledTown ShowDown contest winner and provincial champion is chronicled for convenient reference

by Kyle Born
Sledtown Showdown Static Pages

Sledtown Showdown Index

Tumbler Ridge races to narrowest victory in SledTown ShowDown history

by Kyle Born
A snowmobiler gets massive air off a mountain as the sun shines overhead.

Top 10 places to snowmobile in Northern B.C.

Here’s a list of the top 10 locations to go snowmobiling in Northern British Columbia

by Kyle Born
SledTown ShowDown

SledTown ShowDown: Tumbler Ridge tussles with Thompson!

2 snowmobiling destinations, Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, and Thompson, Manitoba, go head-to-head during Round 6 of SledTown ShowDown 2023

by Kyle Born
A man sits on his snowmobile amidst towering mountain peaks filled with snow.

Top 8 places to snowmobile in the Kootenay Rockies

Here’s a list of the top 8 locations to go snowmobiling in B.C.’s Kootenay Rockies

by Kyle Born
Three ATV riders with tracks ride through the snow
Snow Tracs

ATV + tracks > snowmobiles or ATVs with wheels

Allen Parsons with the Powell River ATV Club has equipped his ride with tracks which allow him to reach new heights

by Kyle Born
SledTown ShowDown

Round 4: Choose your SledTown ShowDown provincial champion!

8 snowmobiling destinations go head-to-head during Round 4 of SledTown ShowDown 2023

by Kyle Born
A blue and yellow snow bike gets powdered air through frosty trees.
Gear

Everything you need to know about snow bikes

From Timbersled to MotoTrax and beyond—these manufacturers provide the best snow bike kits in the market

by Kyle Born
SledTown ShowDown

Round 3: SledTown ShowDown 2023 provincial semi-finals!

16 snowmobiling destinations go head-to-head during Round 3 of SledTown ShowDown 2023

by Kyle Born
Gloria Cunningham and her husband take their daughter Sophia snowmobiling in Revelstoke, B.C.
Snowmobiling safety, Revelstoke, BC

How to snowmobile with an infant (and not have a terrible day)

Gloria Cunningham, excitable mom of 10-month-old Sophia, details how to play in the pow with a baby on a sled

by Kyle Born
SledTown ShowDown

Round 2: SledTown ShowDown 2023 continues!

32 snowmobiling destinations go head-to-head during Round 2 of SledTown ShowDown 2023

by Kyle Born
Angel Sterling has braided hair and wears a pink jacket and grey toque.
Meet the Rider, Manitoba

Top 10 Rad Riders of all time

From Backcountry Barbie to Miss Sled Rush to gold medalists like Brett Turcotte, this list of Rad Rider articles will entertain and inspire you

by Kyle Born
Gloria Cunningham stands against a white background with a white helmet in her hand.
SnoRiders Insider, Manitoba

Inside the Industry with Gloria Cunningham

Gloria Cunningham, Cycle Works West ambassador, gives a powersports insider’s perspective on the state of the industry

by Kyle Born
SledTown ShowDown

Round 1: The 9th annual SledTown ShowDown returns!

64 snowmobiling destinations go head-to-head during Round 1 of SledTown ShowDown 2023

by Kyle Born
A red flaming graphic says Sledfarm Rising with an image of a phoenix and a photo of a snowy mountain in the background.
Ride On!

Full Throttle: A list of the most extreme snowmobile movies in cyberspace

We’ve found the best snowmobile videos available online, and here they are for your high-speed enjoyment

by Kyle Born