The new B-TX LE is based on a pure mountain sled with special features aimed at sea level back country riding.
SnoRiders Insider

Yamaha unveils drastically increased performance levels for 2017 sleds

The Sidewinder takes the lead as Yamaha’s new flagship snowmobile.

ice scratchers for snowmobile skis
Gear

Cool & Lube Up-Front Ski Scratchers

Cool & Lube Up-Front Ski Scratchers bolt onto the skis of your snowmobile to provide more lubrication and cooling than rear rail-mounted scratchers.

by Kirsten Armleder
Athabasca, AB

Annual rally in Athabasca, Alberta, a success

Snow levels were down but spirits were high at the Athabasca River Runners’ annual snowmobile rally on February 20, 2016.

by Kirsten Armleder
Two sledders stopped on a snow-covered trail near Whitecourt, Alberta.
Meet the Rider

Dwight Steenhart

by Kimberly Shellborn
Sneak peek graphic for snowmobile tour.
SnoRiders Insider

Model Year 2017 snowmobile Sneak Peek Tour announced

Yamaha, Ski-Doo and Polaris have teamed up to showcase their latest 2017 snowmobile models with tours planned across the U.S and Canada.

Rider on snowmobile.
SnoRiders Insider

BRP revolutionizes snowmobiling with debut of new Ski-Doo Rev Platform and 850 E-TEC engine

This new platform/engine combination pushes the limits of innovation and creativity to unmatched levels.

Corin Todd on snowmobile.
SnoRiders Insider

Polaris Snocrosser Corin Todd takes third in Snocross at 2016 Winter X Games to earn bronze medal

Alaska native Paul Thacker earns a silver medal in Adaptive Snocross at the Winter X Games.

Snowmobiling safety

Avalanche skills and mountain riding safety for sledders

Here is a list of snowmobile-specific avalanche safety training providers in B.C. and Alberta.

by Kirsten Armleder
Owner/operator of Summit Mountain Guides David Lussier inspecting students gear on the first day of classes.
Snowmobiling safety, Nelson and Kaslo, BC

What to expect in an AST 1 course

The AST 1 course offered by many certified guides across western Canada

by Mason Buettner
Levi LaVallee celebrates after winning Red Bull Snow Boundaries in Elk River, MN, USA on 20 February, 2016.
SnoRiders Insider

Snocross legend Levi LaVallee wins inaugural Red Bull Snow Boundaries Race in Elk River, MN

4,800 spectators witness a snowmobiling spectacle of more than 220 competitors at ERX Motor Park.

Snowmobilers parked on a foggy day.
Meet the Rider

Peter Brown

The winner of last month’s Hotshot contest and the Avalanche Rescue Workshop from Zac’s Tracs Avalanche Training was Peter Brown of Airdrie, Alberta.

by Kirsten Armleder
A Grizzly ATV with a Camoplast 4TS track conversion kit.
SnoRiders Insider

A visit to Yamaha Motors head office

Writer Keith Powell had the opportunity to visit the big city of Toronto recently, and stopped in at the Yamaha head office.

by Keith Powell
Susan Lohrer experiencing her first creek drainage stuck with a helping hand from her sled sister Trish Drinkle.
SledLife, Creston, BC

Ladies’ Ride at the Playground

Susan Lohrer tried snowmobiling for the first time

by Susan Lohrer
Teaser ad campaign for Ski-Doo's 2017 lineup.
SnoRiders Insider

Ski-Doo teases the industry with glimpse at 2017 lineup

The 2017 Ski-Doo global product launch will be revealed at 7:30pm on the evening of February 22nd.

David Joanis snocross racer flies through the air in a race.
On Track

Route 66 national snocross recap and photo gallery

Here’s a recap from the 2015 Hollywood Casino Snocross National in Joliet, Illinois, and what to expect this year.

by Austin Calderone