Gear

Argo Avalanche Airbag Backpack from Motorfist

The Argo Avalanche Airbag Backpack is a brand-new snowmobile item from Motorfist.

by Kirsten Armleder
“I love the freedom. Hop on and the world is your oyster.”
Cold Lake, AB

This lone wolf soars like an eagle

Chris Coosemans cruises across Cold Lake, Alberta

by Kyle Born
The all-new 2017 Polaris 600R Race Sled.
SnoRiders Insider

All-new Polaris 600R race sled: RUSH Models deliver terrain domination

The new 600 and 800 RUSH® XCR models mark the return of the legendary XCR name and performance.

The Gimli High School students’ warm-up shelter was constructed in a compound. It took nine months to complete and is ready for use this winter.
Manitoba

Engagement versus punishment

How one man took a vandalism problem and turned it into a constructive solution

by Kyle Born
Rudi Gretschman raced snowmobiles in Manitoba for 10 years. Here he is on a Rupp snowmobile in 1975.
Lac du Bonnet, MB

Paving the way in Lac du Bonnet

This patriarch has left his mark in Lac du Bonnet

by Kyle Born
Mike Budan’s passion for the combo of winter and snowmobiles is unprecedented.
East Central Saskatchewan

Waskesiu’s winter wanderer waits no more

Joy to the Waskesiu, snowmobiling season has come

by Kyle Born
Gear

Battery Heated Cordura Gloves by Choko Design

If having cold hands is a constant complaint of yours, then the new Battery Heated Cordura Glove from Choko Design are for you.

by Kirsten Armleder
Group of snowmobilers getting ready to go out.
SnoRiders Insider

Snowmobile Community looks forward to a great winter season

The forecast for the upcoming winter season calls for copious amounts of snowfall, according to the experts.

Snowmobiler throwing her hands up in joy at the snow falling.
SnoRiders Insider

Snowmobile research work revisited

Research reinforces that snowmobiling is a top-rated sport for enthusiasts.

Chris Brown on a bluebird day in Whistler.
XRiders, Whistler, BC

Chris Brown, Polaris and his plans for winter 2017

SnoRiders catches up with big mountain freerider Chris Brown from Whistler, B.C.

by Kirsten Armleder
In this Star Tribune photograph Arctic Cat CEO Chris Metz poses in the lobby of the company's new corporate offices.
SnoRiders Insider

Minneapolis newspaper gives glimpse into the flashy new Arctic Cat corporate offices

The building will feature a “rugged outdoor feel” with lots of concrete, iron and reclaimed wood.

An RCMP file photo of the stolen bait sled.
SnoRiders Insider

Revelstoke “Bait Sled” thief sentenced to one year in jail

The “planted” bait sled and truck were stolen from the parking lot of Peaks Lodge in Revelstoke in the early hours of March 27, 2016.

The new 2017 Ski-Doo MXZx 600RS racing snowmobile.
SnoRiders Insider

2017 Ski-Doo MXZx 600RS unveiled with refinements

The sled will feature revised clutching, improved progressive coupling system and a refined slip gear.

The Powder Clown—Raymond Marak—can be found throughout the trails around Smithers, B.C.
Smithers, BC

Have you seen the Powder Clown?

Sledders in Smithers may see something seldom seen.

by Kyle Born
SledLife

Highlights from Hay Days 2016

From the launch of Backcountry Ascender to Levi LaVallee’s distance jump, here’s what happened at the 50th Anniversary of Hay Days.

by Kirsten Armleder
Members of the Whiteshell Snowmobile Club gather for the grand opening of the Swamp Lake warm-up shelter.
Whiteshell Provincial Park, MB

Whiteshell Snowmobile Club cares for 350 kilometres of trails.

Manitoba riders never bore of Whiteshell Provincial Park’s lengthy trails and frozen lakeside views.

by Jillian Clark
Dale Davis has maintained the snowmobile trails in Westlock, Alberta for many years.
Westlock, AB

Longevity, reliability and a moose: The story of Dale Davis

Dale Davis has been riding and maintaining trails around Westlock for over 30 years

by Kyle Born
Snowmobiler on red and orange sled.
SnoRiders Insider

BRP introduces Ski-Doo X-Team for 2016-17

Ski-Doo X-Team racers will be competing in most racing disciplines throughout the snow belt with technical help and parts support.

MaryAnne Larson selfie with helmet on
Prince Albert, SK

Family business springs from love of sport

Meet MaryAnne Larson: Snowmobile business owner, operator, rider and cool mom

by Kyle Born
Whitecourt, AB

Taking the snow less travelled

Having lived in Woodlands County pretty much his entire life, Tyler Ramstead knows exactly where to go to find the freshies.

by Kirsten Armleder