Gear

Long-term CKX Titan Snowmobile Helmet test

Three months in the CKX Titan Snowmobile Helmet and here's what our gear testers think.

by Kirsten Armleder
Parsons' Freestyle runs were spectacular.
SnoRiders Insider

Parsons repeats as Freestyle gold medalist at X-Games as Ski-Doo riders take 5 medals

The victory makes Parsons the only athlete to win back-to-back Freestyle Gold at the X-Games event.

Rob Alford shredding the pow in Sicamous.
Sicamous, BC

From humble beginnings to award-winning snowmobiling

How the Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club went from grassroots organization to caretaker of an award-winning snowmobiling domain.

by Gord Bushell
Snowmobilers are standing around and relaxing at one of three picnic areas on the Watt Mountain loop.
High Level, AB

Raising the bar

High Level is one of Alberta’s finest snowmobiling destinations

by Danielle Cameron
Jason Ribi lays down fresh tracks in Sicamous.
Sicamous, BC

The secret’s out and Sicamous reigns supreme

Find out why snowmobilers are flocking by the thousands to the once-sleepy village of Sicamous, B.C.

by Kirsten Armleder
A 1970's kiddie-sized Sno Cub by Yardman.
Old Sled Zone

Old Sled Sighting: 1970’s Sno Cub by Yardman

A snowmobile designed by a lawnmower company? That's exactly how the Sno Cub sled came about.

Gear

3 products to make loading and unloading a snowmobile easier

Here are three products from the Canadian-based leader in this department, Bowdriks Industries.

by Kirsten Armleder
A row of vintage snowmobiles is parked beside a building
Swan River, MB

Club profile: Swan Valley Snowmobile Club

The Swan Valley Snowmobile Club has worked as a well-oiled machine for well over two decades

by Kyle Born
The Swan Valley Snowmobile Club is gathered to celebrate their Sledtown Showdown contest win in 2015.
Swan River, MB

Even a raging storm can’t stop snowmobile riders in Swan Valley

Despite a devastating windstorm in 2012, the Swan Valley Snowmobile Club continues to enhance the sledding experience in Swan River

by Kyle Born
A row of snowmobiles are gathered to take while riders socialize in the background
The Pas, MB

Club Profile: The Kelsey Trail Sno-Riders in The Pas

The Pas, Manitoba’s Kelsey Trail Sno-Riders boasts easily accessible trails, lengthy rides and a plethora of warm-up shelters

by Kyle Born
A warm-up shelter is pictured with snowmobiles parked in front of it.
The Pas, MB

From rust-buckets to brand new groomers, snowmobiling in The Pas has seen steady improvements

The Kelsey Trail Sno-Riders’ roots date back to the early ‘70s in The Pas

by Kyle Born
Brock Hoyer taking the gold medal at first ever snow bike race at Winter X Games.
XRiders

Western Canadians bring home medals from 2017 Winter X Games

Brock Hoyer, Cody Matechuk and Brett Turcotte are bringing home medals from the 2017 Winter X Games.

by Kirsten Armleder
Colton Haaker racing snow bike at X Games.
Snowbike

Colton Haaker earns the Silver Medal at 2017 Winter X Games in Aspen

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing's Colton Haaker earns the Silver Medal at the 2017 Winter X Games in Aspen, Colorado.

Whitecourt, AB

2017 marks 37 years of organized snowmobiling in Whitecourt, Alberta

The sled scene has prospered thanks to the work of the Whitecourt Trailblazers

by Kirsten Armleder
Polaris racers on podium.
SnoRiders Insider

Polaris Snocross Racers Dominate with 1-2-3 Pro Open Sweep

Polaris snocross racers swept the top three spots at the AMSOIL Championship Series Pro Open

Picture of 13-year old Sue Thomas, sitting on snowmobile and holding trophy.
Old Sled Zone

Old Sled Sighting (Yukon)—‘70’s Racin’ Ski-Doo Elan

SnoRiders reader Sue Thomas shares fond memories of her little 12 hp 1970 Ski-Doo Elan.

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