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Ed Klim at a podium
Club News

ISMA president Ed Klim retires after 28 years

Ed Klim has passed the torch to Canadian Jaret Smith, marking a new chapter in international snowsports

by Danielle Brost
A storage container is intact on the left and charred remains in the image to the right.
Club News

What to do when devastation strikes your club

Curtis Riffel, President of the Thompson Valley ORV Club near Kamloops, B.C., recounts how thieves stole equipment and set a storage container ablaze

by Kyle Born
Four women visit and laugh while taking a break on their snowmobiles.
Club News

Volunteers wanted: How successful snowmobile clubs recruit volunteers (and keep them happy, too)

ATV directors and presidents outline how to entice riders in your community to become active participants in your club

by Kyle Born
Three snowmobilers ride a tight trail through snow-covered trees.
Club News, BC Snowmobile Federation

The Kamloops Snowmobile Association wins Canada’s most desired snowmobiling distinction

Clemence Samson, secretary/treasurer of the Kamloops Snowmobile Association, celebrates the club’s recent CCSO and BCSF Excellence Award-winning honours

by Kyle Born
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Mason Kenyon sits on his black and blue snowmobile in the mountains.
Club News, BC Snowmobile Federation

District of Sicamous supports BCSF resolutions to the Union of BC Municipalities

The BCSF Resolution is to establish an objective in FRPA that ensures all recreation groups are included in land planning processes going forward

by Donegal Wilson, executive director of the BC Snowmobile Federation
Snowmobilers ride down a snowy trail.
Club News

Update on the CCSO Snowmobile Excellence Awards

Along with the cancellation of the ISC, the CCSO Snowmobile Excellence Awards were also called off

by Kyle Born
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Snowmobilers gather around a cabin in the snow in Whitecourt, Alberta.
Club News, Alberta Snowmobile Association

Recapping Western Canada’s 2020 Excellence Award winners

Despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, snowmobile clubs across Western Canada managed to hand out their Snowmobile Excellence Awards

by Kyle Born
A snowmobiler gets air in Kamloops, B.C.
Club News, BC Snowmobile Federation

2020 British Columbia Snowmobile Federation Excellence Awards

BCSF honoured individuals, families and businesses who went above and beyond to support the sport of snowmobiling in B.C. in 2020

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Snowmobilers gather around a cabin in the snow in Whitecourt, Alberta.
Club News, Alberta Snowmobile Association

Alberta Snowmobile Association announces 2020 Snowmobile Excellence Awards

The ASA Snowmobile Excellence Awards honours individuals, snowmobile clubs, associations and businesses affiliated with ASA

Bob Nicol holds his Outstanding Snowmobiler of the Year award at the Diamonds in the Snow Awards.
Club News, Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association

SSA announces 2020 Diamonds in the Snow Award winners

The Diamonds in the Snow Awards are hosted by the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association to recognize significant contributions and dedication to snowmobiling

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A group of snwomobilers gather around a campfire to socialize.
Club News

Ed Klim, President of the ISMA, says Take a Friend Snowmobiling

Ed Klim, President of the ISMA, recommends taking friends snowmobiling to share the fun of the sport with others

by Ed Klim, President of the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association
Cassidy Buss stands in front of a carport door with an award.
Club News, Snoman

Snoman announces Excellence Award winners

Snoman's Excellence Awards named the province's Outstanding Snowmobiler and Outstanding Snowmobile Club

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Wayne Vandersteen wears a Snoman hat and blue jacket.
Club News, Snoman

Introducing Snoman’s new President: Wayne Vandersteen

Wayne Vandersteen is joined on the executive committee by Jason Wiebe as vice president and Alan Butler as treasurer

by Wayne Vandersteen, President of Snoman
A bald man shows of a baseball cap that reads FSA
Club News, BC Snowmobile Federation

Fernie Snowmobile Association makes big moves

Fernie Snowmobile Association summarizes exciting news as they ramp up for winter 2020/2021 operations

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A computer showing the new Revelstoke Snowmobile Club website.
Club News

Revelstoke Snowmobile Club reveals new website

The Revelstoke Snowmobile Club, which is the largest of its kind in B.C. with over 800 members, has launched a new website

Yvonne Rideout wears black clothes while sitting on a yellow snowmobile inside of a beige building.
Club News, Snoman

A COVID conversation with Yvonne Rideout, executive director of Snoman in Manitoba

Yvonne Rideout, executive director of Snoman Inc. in Manitoba, explains what snowmobilers can and can’t do amidst COVID-19

by Kyle Born
A snowmobiler dressed in black on a black snowmobile rides along a trail in the snow.
Club News, Alberta Snowmobile Association

The ASA is celebrating its 50th anniversary with few resources but a strong desire to ride

Chris Brookes, executive director of the Alberta Snowmobile Association, discusses the trials on the trails presented by COVID-19

by Chris Brookes, ASA executive director
A group of snowmobilers stand next to their rides amidst a collection of trees.
Club News, Klondike Snowmobile Association

K.S.A. Club News: Annual Dawson Overland Trail Group Ride update

The Klondike Snowmobile Association’s annual group ride from Whitehorse to Braeburn is Saturday, March 7, 2020

by Jim Connor, KSA VP
The Dauphin & District Snowmobile Club prepares for a club ride.
Club News, Snoman

Manitoba Club News: How your dollars get spent

Here's how Snoman dispenses their funds

by Yvonne Rideout
A view of Lindeman and Bennet from Log Cabin Mountain.
Club News, Klondike Snowmobile Association

KSA Club News: Wise ways to make the Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site your winter destination

What you need to know to stay safe and have fun at the Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site this winter

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