Foam Creek, Blue River, B.C.
Blue River, BC

It’s hard to be blue in Blue River, B.C.’s sled heaven

President of the Powder Packers, Albert Venor, shares how to have the best day ever snowmobiling in Blue River, B.C.

by Zoë Dupley
The new TS2 ride from Taiga Motors
Gear, Revelstoke, BC

Change is electrifying: Taiga Motors TS2 Debut

The specs behind the new TS2 sound impressive, but does the hype live up to the actual performance? One man put this ride to the test, so you don’t have to.

by Zoë Dupley
An ’69 Ski-Doo Alpine Invader 640 ER.
Old Sled Zone

Best of Old Sled Zone: 2018

We are pleased to re-post the “most liked” of the vintage sleds we have posted during the first 6 months of 2018.

Group of snowmobilers on trail.
SnoRiders Insider

Snowmobiling 2018-2019 Special Events Planned

The International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association is excited to announce the continuation and expansion of the Safe Riders! safety campaign.

(L to R) Lorne Larson and Valdi Stefanson, president of the America Vintage Snowmobile Association, pose with a 1966 prototype Evinrude Sail Master, which got kiboshed because the public didn’t like the name.
Old Sled Zone, Alberta Central

The owner of Lorne’s Vintage Sleds has “a crazy passion for old sleds”

Lorne Larson, owner of Lorne’s Vintage Sleds in Lloydminster, Alberta, has a snowmobile collection of 140 classic sleds on display

by Kyle Born
Trevor Schell poses on his snowmobile in Smeaton, Saskatchewan
Northern Saskatchewan

Smeaton: The Winterfell of Saskatchewan

Trevor Schell, Esker Bear Trails club member, can’t resist the straight runs, twists, curves and hilly boreal forest in Smeaton, Saskatchewan

by Kyle Born
Group of snowmobiles on trail.
SnoRiders Insider

Facts About Snowmobiling 2018

The International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA) highlights some facts and figures about the sport.

Chris Rourke poses on his snowmobile in front of a warm-up shelter
Cold Lake, AB

The strongest bond between father and son rests on a cold lake

Chris Rourke, Cold Lake Snowmobile Club member, had his best day ever while reintroducing his dad to snowmobiling

by Kyle Born
Calvin Robinson with his 1970 Sno-Jet Super Sport.
Old Sled Zone

Best of Old Sled Zone: 2018

We are pleased to re-post the “most liked” of the vintage sleds we have posted during the first 6 months of 2018.

Toothpick-like trees line the left side of a trail and green trees sit on the right
The Pas, MB

Reconnecting with old friends on classic trails in The Pas

Rob Vipond, vice-president of the Kelsey Trail Sno Riders, took his wife and old friends through The Pas, Manitoba, for his best ride ever

by Kyle Born
Rene St. Onge makes a 23-metre (75-foot) drop between rocks.
Sicamous, BC

This extreme sledder had his best day ever in Sicamous, B.C.

Rene St. Onge, super diehardcore sledder in Sicamous, B.C., sees sights unseen by the masses

by Kyle Born
(L to R) Leo Zelinski, Jim McGrath, Duane Farrar and Daryl Zelinski celebrate their best day ever in Whitecourt.
Whitecourt, AB

Leo Zelinski is 76 years old and still blazing trails in Whitecourt

Leo Zelinski, 76-year-old co-founder of the Whitecourt Trailblazers Snowmobile Club, had his best day ever as a senior sledder

by Kyle Born
A vintage Double Eagle Raider, spotted at the Cranbrook Snowmobile Club's vintage rally in February.
Old Sled Zone

Best of Old Sled Zone: 2018

We are pleased to re-post the “most liked” of the vintage sleds we have posted during the first 6 months of 2018.

(L to R) Curtis Pawliuk (red) and Marshall Dempster (teal) of Frozen Pirate Snow Services had an exceptional day riding in Valemount’s Allan Creek.
Valemount, BC

Approaching the crux of the matter in Valemount, B.C.

Marshall Dempster, avalanche educator and guide for Frozen Pirate Snow Services in Valemount, B.C., had his best day ever in the backcountry

by Kyle Born
The Timbersled ARO 120 being ridden on a snowy day in the forest.
SnoRiders Insider

Timbersled® ARO™ snow bike lineup expands with addition of new Timbersled ARO 129 LE

Along with the Timbersled ARO 120 and the new Timbersled ARO 129 LE, there’s the Timbersled ARO 137 for the deepest snow and steepest climbs.

Picture of limited edition Incredible Ride t-shirt.
SnoRiders Insider

Tucker Hibbert releases Incredible Ride collection

The new Incredible Ride Collection features clothing and collectable items that commemorate Hibbert’s legendary career accomplishments and victories.

Picture of yellow and black snowmobile.
SnoRiders Insider

BRP rides profitable powersports trend In North America – revenue up 18%

"We outpaced the North American powersports industry with impressive growth in retail this quarter," said José Boisjoli, president and CEO of BRP Inc.

Here is a Skiroule S-400, sitting on the trailside.
Old Sled Zone

Best of Old Sled Zone: 2018

We are pleased to re-post the “most liked” of the vintage sleds we have posted during the first 6 months of 2018.

Barry Malcolm takes his grandson, Grayson, out for rides on his snowmobile.
Swan River, MB

Swan River: “A great snowmobile town”

Barry Malcolm, dual trail system member, had his best sled ride ever in Swan River, Manitoba

by Kyle Born
The Old Farmer's Almanac weather map of Canada for winter 2018-2019.
SledLife, Manitoba

The Old Farmer’s Almanac releases forecast for winter 2018-2019

The forecast for winter 2018-2019 looks wonderfully white across Western Canada, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac

by Kyle Born