A picture of Derek Silversides, enjoying his first snowmobile ride.
SnoRiders Insider

My First Snowmobile Ride—A Newbie Rider Shares His Story

A newbie to the sport of snowmobiling describes his experience out on the trails.

by Derek Silversides, Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association
Picture of the Revelstoke Snowmobile Welcome Centre.
SnoRiders Insider, Revelstoke, BC

Official opening of the Revelstoke Snowmobile Welcome Centre

The Centre will provide a great entry point for the thousands of snowmobilers that Revelstoke attracts every year.

Polaris hillclimbers had strong performances at the RMSHA season finale, cinching wins in eight of the twelve Pro classes, including three Stock titles and all four Mod championships.
SnoRiders Insider

Polaris Hillclimbers win big at the RMSHA Season Finale

Polaris racers win three stock titles & all four Mod Points Championships.

Meet the Rider

Hotshot of the month

Wally Taylor from Sicamous, B.C., was the winner of our Hotshots contest for the month of March 2016.

by Kirsten Armleder
A sample of the Integer Group's creative for Polaris snowmobiles.
SnoRiders Insider

Polaris and The Integer Group split ways

Integer has handled the media planning, placement and marketing strategy for the Minneapolis-based company for some years now.

A wheel kit for moving sleds around.
Gear

Sure Grip Dollies

A must-have for any snowmobiler, Sure Grip Dollies make moving your sled in and out of the garage easier.

by Kirsten Armleder
Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association (SSA) executive chairman Rick Dolezsar.
SnoRiders Insider

SSA executive cautions against trespassing & loud pipes - “Quiet in, Quiet out”

Part of responsible snowmobile riding is being aware of excessive noise from your machine in populated areas.

Gear

Trackimo GPS Vehicle Tracker

Trackimo is an anti-theft tracking device that works off GPS to keep an eye on your snowmobile, ATV or dirt bike.

by Kirsten Armleder
Chris Reid, centre, with Yahama corporate executives.
SnoRiders Insider

Chris Reid signs off on his “Yamaha Sled Talk” blog as he leaves Yamaha

Chris Reid, long-time snowmobile sales manager at Yamaha, bids the company and his blog a final goodbye.

Chris Brooks, executive director of the Alberta Snowmobile Association.
SnoRiders Insider

The next big step in avalanche safety—peer pressure to complete your AST 2 course

To be competent in AST training, riders must be taking both AST 1 and 2 training.

Polaris' new all-terrain vehicle, the Rampage.
SnoRiders Insider

Polaris Rampage helps Canada assert its northern sovereignty

The Polaris Rampage, an amphibious, all-terrain, all-season, global-reach platform was deployed in support of Canadian Operation Nunalivut.

Brad Darling, new president of vehicles at Canadian company Ontario Drive & Gear (ARGO).
SnoRiders Insider

Brad Darling appointed President of Ontario Drive & Gear (ARGO)

Founded in 1962, Ontario Drive & Gear (ODG) Limited operates from 3 facilities in New Hamburg, Ontario.

Erin Hart, former president of the BCSF.
SnoRiders Insider

Past BCSF President expresses frustration over this season’s avalanche fatalities

Erin Hart, former President of the BCSF, shares his thoughts on the tragic snowmobiling fatalities this season.

BRP’s second facility in Juárez, and third in Mexico.
SnoRiders Insider

BRP inaugurates its third manufacturing facility in Mexico

BRP now assembles vehicles and engines across three sites in Mexico and is recognized as an employer of choice thanks to its competitive wages.

X Games Gold Medallist Colten Moore flying through the air on his Polaris.
West Yellowstone, MT

The best of West

Highlights from the 2016 West Yellowstone Snowmobile Expo in Montana

by Kirsten Armleder
A woman riding a Timbersled snow bike.
Snowbike

A beginner’s guide to snow biking

SnoRiders staff writer Kirsten Armleder heads to the Columbia Valley to do some snow biking with Radium Snowbike & Snowmobile Rentals.

by Kirsten Armleder