A snowmobiler cresting a hill near Mackenzie.
Mackenzie, BC

Adventure seekers explore off the beaten trail in Mackenzie

Lawrence Napier of Mackenzie, B.C., knows his way around the backcountry.

by Jessica Kirby
A group of Northern Lights Snowmobile Club members heading out for a ride just after Christmas of 2012.
Barrhead, AB

Uncrowded and peaceful sledding in Barrhead, Alberta

For Dale Bentz, riding near Barrhead, Alberta, means lots of wildlife, uncrowded trails and enjoying winter in its entirety.

by Karen Kornelsen
Photo of Paul Thacker
SnoRiders Insider

Snowmobile great Paul Thacker steps it up to help injured athletes get back in the game

The new Paul Thacker Spinal Cord Recovery Foundation aims to help fallen athletes, like Thacker himself, get back in the saddle!

A climber holing the Flaman flag at the top of Mount Everest
SledLife, Saskatchewan

“It’s about possibility”

Steve Whittington, a 39-year-old mountaineer from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, climbed Mount Everest this spring.

by Kirsten Armleder
A person siting around a blazing fire.
Snowmobiling safety

Backcountry survival basics

Are you prepared to spend a night in the backcountry?

by Matthew Mallory
Jourdan Matkovich on her brand new 2013 Arctic Cat M8 in the Calazon riding area.
Chetwynd, BC

The Calazon offers family fun near Chetwynd

For 19-year-old Jourdan Matkovich, riding around Chetwynd means deep snow, and lots of it.

by Karen Kornelsen
An example of the numerous flat powder lakes seconds off the trail network in The Pas.
The Pas, MB

Sledding around The Pas means great trails and deep snow

For Robert Vipond, riding the new trail from Rocky Lake to Flin Flon is a great time.

by Karen Kornelsen
Snowmobiling in Whiteshell Provincial Park, Manitoba.
Whiteshell Provincial Park, MB

Trip planner: What you need to know before snowmobiling in Whiteshell Provincial Park, MB

Trial maps, top snowmobile trails, club contacts and other useful information you can use before planning a snowmobile Whiteshell Provincial Park, MB

by Danielle Cameron
Carol Lueken riding along the trail going to Elk Ridge north of Prince Albert last year. She had just come off one of the trails from Emma Lake and riding down Highway 2 North.
Prince Albert, SK

The thrill of the ride

Carol Lueken, a self-described thrill seeker, loves the off-road riding around Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

by Karen Kornelsen
A sledder rides down the powder alongside a defunct ski lift.
Hope, BC

Discovering a winter wonderland

The Sunshine Valley near Hope, B.C., might just be an exciting sledding destination you haven’t yet started to explore.

by Kristen Mitchell
Qu'Appelle Valley in Saskatchewan.
Regina, SK

Regina is the perfect launching point for adventures

by Jessica Kirby
Three awards for service, naming Schrader Holdings and Schrader Motors
SledLife, Yorkton, SK

Dealership recognized for service

Schrader Motors in Yorkton, Sask., received the SSA's 2013 Outstanding Snowmobile Dealership of the Year Award.

by Marie Milner
Teenage boy wearing a baseball cap and T-shirt holds two plexiglass awards
SledLife, East Central Saskatchewan

Outstanding, young man!

Connal Gurbach, 13, from Carrot River, Sask., won provincial and national awards for volunteering for snowmobiling.

by Marie Milner
Black and white photo of a man, woman and four young boys—all wearing hockey jerseys—sit on the floor in front of a fireplace
SledLife, Nipawin, SK

Snowmobile stars: the Salmonds of Nipawin

The Salmond family of Nipawin, Sask., win a snowmobiling award

by Marie Milner
Riders in front of Rosie' Roundhouse Shelter in th Greewater Lake area.
East Central Saskatchewan

Greenwater’s groomed trails are great for sledders of all ages

Greenwater welcomes sledders from ages 8 to 80

by Kimberly Schoenberger
A man rides on a yellow snowmobile as it travels through deep power against a background of forest.
Meet the Rider

Kevin Harris

Kevin Harris, a Canadian skateboard legend, also enjoys snowmobiling in B.C.'s beautiful Sunshine Valley.

by Kristen Mitchell
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