Crowsnest Pass, AB

Freeriding in 15 minutes

York Creek offers quick and easy access to some prime alpine terrain in the Crowsnest Pass

by Kirsten Armleder
Field session during an avalanche training course include lots of fun and informative hands-on activities.
Snowmobiling safety, Alberta

Free Avalanche Training!

The Alberta Snowmobile Association has announced a program for the 2016-2017 winter season that will provide free avalanche training

by Jillian Clark
Children should always wear chest protectors, especially if an adult is sitting behind them. Erik Foster has equipped his daughter Makenna with a chest protector.
Snowmobiling safety

Guard your gut with this crucial gear

Chest protectors prevent broken bones and damaged internal organs, so why aren’t more people using them?

by Kyle Born
A vintage Herter's snowmobile.
Old Sled Zone

Old Sled Sighting: 1968 Herters snowmobile—track wanted!

SnoRiders reader, John Samolis, is in search of tracks for his vintage 1968 Herter's 372cc snowmobile.

Map of Canada, showing winter forecast.
SnoRiders Insider, Yukon

Canada winter forecast: Snowy season to yield best snowmobiling conditions in years

Stormy weather is in the forecast for British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies this winter, while the Prairies face bitter cold.

Picture of snow field.
SnoRiders Insider, Alberta

Alberta Snowmobile Association to provide free avalanche training

ASA Members will have their AST training paid for this season

That’s not the sunrise coming over the mountain—that’s avalanche control being carried out by a Gazex exploder detonating at Kootenay Pass.
Snowmobiling safety, Kootenay Rockies, BC

Here comes the BOOM! Avalanche control is on the scene and blowing it up

A behind-the-scenes look at the essential work of an avalanche controller

by Kyle Born
A vintage 1970's Ski-Doo T'NT snowmobile.
Old Sled Zone

Old Sled Sighting—’70 Ski-Doo T’NT 340

These old T’NT’s had a reputation for being workhorses as well as being tough as nails.

David Johnson, one of the original founders of Polaris.
SnoRiders Insider

David Johnson, co-founder of Polaris had strong ties to the Canadian market

Polaris started to experiment with the manufacture of single track snow machines and this is where David Johnson's Canadian connection comes in.

This club hosts several family snowmobile events in Dawson Creek.

The Paradise Valley Snowmobile Association

Dawson Creek's snowmobile club is dedicated to improving the local trails.

by Danielle Cameron
Cover of SnoRiders magazine.
SnoRiders Insider

Top 10 reasons to use magazine advertising

Magazine advertising provides more opportunities for connection than its more buzz-worthy counterparts, like digital and TV.

Gear

Thunderstruck 15 is a great all-arounder

Everything from jumps and drops to chute climbing and tree riding, Thunderstruck 15 has got all the backcountry snowmobiling bases covered.

by Kirsten Armleder
Schmier on the right accepting his award.
SnoRiders Insider

Jerry Schmier, long-time BRP dealer and snowmobile advocate, inducted into Hall of Fame

Schmier was a true pioneer in the West Yellowstone Montana area, creating a Ski-Doo dealership and motel to serve the Yellowstone National Park area.

Gear

Braaap 16 “Over the Edge” movie review

If you love big airs and gnarly drops, then Braaap 16 "Over the Edge" is the snowmobiling movie you'll want to watch this fall.

by Kirsten Armleder
A big group of sledders gathered in front of a snowmobile cabin.
Whitecourt, AB

Club profile: Whitecourt Trailblazers

The Whitecourt Trailblazers Snowmobile Club is a grassroots organization that thinks big.

by Kirsten Armleder
Picture of Transamerican truck.
SnoRiders Insider

Polaris Industries Inc. announces agreement to acquire Transamerican Auto Parts

Transamerican Auto Parts Company (TAP) is a leader in the highly fragmented and growing $10+ billion Jeep and truck accessory market.