We’re almost ready to close the book on 2015, but before we do, here are the top 10 stories that made waves on SnoRidersWest.com:
1. Over 1,000 Sleds Break World Record in Whitecourt
History was made in Whitecourt, Alberta, as the Whitecourt Trailblazers snowmobile club managed to break the world record for largest snowmobile parade.
2. Weather Predictions for the 2015-2016 Snowmobiling Season
Jack Burnett, managing editor of the Old Farmer’s Almanac - Canadian Edition, has some good news for snowmobilers in Western Canada.
3. Economic Impact of Snowmobiling in Western Canada Pegged At $576 Million
A breakdown of new sled sales and snowmobile expenditures in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nunavut, Yukon and Northwest Territories.
4. Building the Ultimate Yeti Snow Bike Kit
SnoRiders goes behind the scenes to see how the new 2016 Yeti Snow MX evolved from concept to creation.
5. Houston Versus Yorkton
The two semi-finalists will now go head-to-head in an all-out battle for the title of 2016 SledTown Champion of Western Canada.
6. Top 4 SledTowns in Western Canada
Houston, Athabasca, Yorkton and Swan Valley are the final four in our SledTown ShowDown contest.
7. Trailside Destinations in Saskatchewan’s No. 1 SledTown
The warm-up shelters are an integral part of Hudson Bay’s award-winning snowmobile trail system.
8. 2016 Sled Preview
Here's the scoop on what's new for the 2016 snowmobiles from Arctic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo and Yamaha.
9. Grande Prairie Has It All When It Comes to Snowmobiling
Camp at Kakwa Wildland Park staging area to hit the trails at first light or take a short drive from the city and go for a rip at the Big Mountain area.
10. X2 Dual Ski Snow Bike Front Suspension System
Raptor Performance Shocks in Warroad, Minnesota, just came out with a product to help alleviate roll stiffness. It’s called the X2 Dual Ski Snow Bike Front Suspension System.