People snowmobiling on trail.
SnoRiders Insider

Snowmobile sales outperform economic growth worldwide

Studies show that snowmobiling now generates more than $30 billion dollars of economic activity in North America

Mercury 250 snowmobile on snowy trail with blue Snoboggan being towed behind it.
Old Sled Zone

Old Sled Zone: 1970 Mercury 250

Mercury snowmobiles were the brainchild of Carl Kiekhaefer, maker of the famous Mercury outboard motors

Blue sign with snowmobile graphic.
SnoRiders Insider

Federal government reconfirms & finalizes Avalanche Canada $25 million in funding

This critical funding will contribute to national public avalanche safety by expanding the size and scope of Avalanche Canada’s safety program to new areas

Allan Bouchard smiles on his snowmobile in the backcountry.
Gear, British Columbia

Stay safe with the Never Lost Trails app

Allan Bouchard, creator of the Never Lost Trails app, has mapped out many popular destinations throughout B.C. and Alberta

by Submitted
Back-lit barroom sign with a picture of a Scorpion snowmobile and couple sitting around a campfire.
Old Sled Zone

Old Sled Zone: What’s your favourite snowmobile collectible?

Nostalgia for the "good 'ol days" runs deep, even with snowmobilers.

Person on snowmobile, with 'Caution - Snowmobile route' sign.
SnoRiders Insider

BCSF issues RFP for Safety Program refresh

The BCSF Safe Operator Course is used by business, government, RCMP, Search and Rescue, and snowmobile clubs

Snowmobile parked under snowy tree, with yellow 'Snowmobile Xing' sign.
SnoRiders Insider

BC Ministry Calls For Snowmobilers Input – Deadline looms

Recreational snowmobile riders are invited to participate in this survey, which will be open through July 14th, 2019

Snowy snowmobile riding area.
SnoRiders Insider

Windermere Valley Snowmobile Society announces national award

The CCSO Excellence Award for Outstanding Snowmobile Club was awarded to the Windermere Valley Snowmobile Society (WVSS)

A vintage Arctic Cat Panther.
Old Sled Zone

Old Sled Zone: Vintage Snowmobile Decals and Stickers

Vintage snowmobiles are interesting, and often the vintage decals plastered on them are equally interesting

Curt Pawliuk of Valemount posed on his sled on top of mountain.
SnoRiders Insider

BCSF hands out the 2019 hardware in annual awards celebration

The BCSF Excellence Awards are a way to recognize the people, businesses and organizations for their significant contributions to the sport of snowmobiling

An 1970's vintage Polaris sled.
Old Sled Zone

Old Sled Zone: Early 1970’s Polaris Snowmobile

By the time the 1970's hit, sleds were starting to become more sophisticated, with special-built engines and improved power and performance.

Snowmobile racer Jordan Wahl is jettisoned from his snowmobile during a spectacular crash.

Take splendid snowmobile pics with these marvellous tips

Darryl Gershman, snowmobile ice oval racing photographer, displays his best action shots from CPTC Raceplex in Beausejour, Manitoba

by Kyle Born
The sun shines on a hillside where a snowmobiler makes fresh tracks.
Nakusp, BC

What to do when it comes to caribou

Mark Aeichele, president of the Arrow Lakes Ridge Riders in Nakusp, B.C., voluntarily closed popular riding trails after spotting caribou tracks

by Kyle Born
Mark Aeichele stands next to his 2016 Polaris Axys in Kuskanax Valley.
Nakusp, BC

Nakusp, B.C.: A little gem in the mountains

The president of the Arrow Lakes Ridge Riders, Mark Aeichele, highlights his top snowmobiling recommendations in Nakusp, B.C.

by Kyle Born
A Yamaha SRX 400 sled.
Old Sled Zone

Old Sled Zone: 1976 Yamaha 340 SRX

This week’s Old Sled comes from a recent post by Edson, Alberta's Calvin Robinson, on the enthusiast website Alberta Relic Riders