SledLife

Top 10 snowmobile stories of 2016

Check out the SnoRiders’ top 10 most-read snowmobiling stories of 2016.

by Kirsten Armleder
Graphic of the Lynx Adventure-Antarctica.
SnoRiders Insider

BRP presents The Lynx Adventure—Antarctica Edition

The adventure is scheduled to start on December 21, 2016 and the team’s target is to celebrate the New Year on the South Pole.

A snowmobiler wearing the orange and black CKX Titan snowmobile helmet in the mountains.
Gear

First tracks in the CKX Titan snowmobile helmet

A backcountry sledder's initial thoughts on the new CKX Titan snowmobile helmet.

by Kirsten Armleder
Ronnie Renner.
SnoRiders Insider

Timbersled announces snow bike race team and industry’s largest contingency award program

Snow biking continues to grow in popularity as Timbersled maintains its stronghold as the industry leader in the category.

Ski-Doo 440 T'NT sled.
Old Sled Zone

Old Sled Sighting—1978 Ski Doo 440 T’NT

SnoRiders reader Derek was kind enough to send us some more photos of this impressive, all-original 1978 440 T'NT.

Snocross Mobile Medical Team trailer.
SnoRiders Insider

Polaris sponsors newly formed Snocross Mobile Medical Team with RANGER XP donation

The Snocross Mobile Medical Team (SMMT) was created with the purpose of providing world-class on track medical care for the Snocross athletes.

Sleds parked outside a snowmobile cabin near Birch Hills, Saskatchewan.
Prince Albert, SK

Bridging the gap for Prince Albert sledders

After several years with no club or formal trail system, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, is poised for its snowmobile revival.

by Kirsten Armleder
With 300 kilometres of groomed trails, the Fort Qu'Appelle area has an active club and strong sledding community.

Fort Qu’Appelle is calling all snowmobilers

Maintained by the Calling Lakes Cruisers, the snowmobiling trails in Fort Qu'Appelle are going to make your day.

by Danielle Cameron
Try snowmobiling in Nipawin - you won't be let down.
Nipawin, SK

Saskatchewan trails to remember

The terrain in Nipawin will make your snowmobiling holiday amazing.

by Danielle Cameron
Red Rock Shelter is one of three warm-up shelters along the Beauchemin Loop.
Whiteshell Provincial Park, MB

Three warm-up shelters, two resorts and one fun ride

Come to Whiteshell, Manitoba for the resorts, shelters and an enjoyable trail that connects them all together

by Kyle Born
Lenvale Shelter is one of the stops to make along the Melfort trail system.
Melfort, SK

Reason No. 217 to ride Melfort

Although the riding is limited, Melfort, Saskatchewan, still welcomes snowmobilers

by Kyle Born
A man sitting on his snowmobile.
The Scoop

Simple snowmobile safety tips for the first ride of the season

You’re at the parking lot, ready to ride, but before you hit the trail for the first time this year, be sure to check these things off your list.

by Trish Drinkle
A mountain sledder carves fresh powder in the BC backcountry.
The Scoop

First ride of the snowmobiling season—how to make it a success

Here are six pre-season tips to help you make the most of your first adventures

by Trish Drinkle
Two women standing on the top of a mountain looking at snow covered peaks in the distance.
SledLife, Nanaimo, BC

At the helm of a new shredworthy vessel

Whether she is behind the bars of her new sled or at the helm of her boat, captain Laura Rasmussen is always on the lookout for fresh adventure.

by Kirsten Armleder
Snowmobilers explore the forest trails near Lac du Bonnet.
Lac du Bonnet, MB

Lac du Bonnet has terrain to suit every preference

Your eyes will light up when you see the glorious snowmobiling trails in Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba.

by Danielle Cameron
Trail riding around Foam Lake. Photo courtesy Colette Melnychuk.
Saskatchewan

Foam Lake snowmobiling should be on your to-do list

The open terrain in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, is just begging for snowmobilers to cruise through the powder.

by Danielle Cameron