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A blue Sno Scoot in front of six red Sno Scoot snowmobiles.
Old Sled Zone, Manitoba

Ancient history: The best vintage snowmobile museums we’ve seen (so far)

For vintage sled enthusiasts, there are a number of museums worth exploring to take in the history of the sport

by Kyle Born
Four snowmobilers cruise around a corner. The sledder in front is all red. The next is green. Third place is blue. Yellow rounds out the rear.
Snowmobiling safety, Manitoba

How to keep safe while riding snowmobiles on and off the trails

ATV directors and presidents detail how to keep yourself and your ride intact when exploring the backcountry

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
Angel Sterling has braided hair and wears a pink jacket and grey toque.
Meet the Rider, Manitoba

Top 10 Rad Riders of all time

From Backcountry Barbie to Miss Sled Rush to gold medalists like Brett Turcotte, this list of Rad Rider articles will entertain and inspire you

by Kyle Born
Gloria Cunningham stands against a white background with a white helmet in her hand.
SnoRiders Insider, Manitoba

Inside the Industry with Gloria Cunningham

Gloria Cunningham, Cycle Works West ambassador, gives a powersports insider’s perspective on the state of the industry

by Kyle Born
Avalanche Canada’s website shows a map of British Columbia with parts highlighted in orange.
Snowmobiling safety, Manitoba

Avalanche Canada launches new flexible forecast system

With the new system, forecast regions are dynamic, with boundaries that change in response to conditions

Snowmobiles are parked in front of a log cabin. People gather on the porch to visit with each other.
SnoRiders Insider, Manitoba

ISMA reveals intriguing snowmobiling stats and facts

We've compiled the most compelling facts and figures from the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association's (ISMA) 2022 annual manufacturers update

A group of children wearing orange pinnies overtop of winter clothing are part of the 2019-2020 Manitoba Mini-Sled Racer’s Association.

Beausejour, Manitoba, is home to Canada’s only kids ice oval races

Tom Audette, President of the Manitoba Mini-Sled Racer’s Association in Beausejour, Manitoba, promotes snowmobile safety in kids ice oval races

by Kyle Born
Three snow bikes glide through the snow.
SledLife, Manitoba

The Top 10 SnoRiders stories of 2021

These are the 10 most popular SnoRiders articles of 2021—an eclectic batch of articles filled with practical, useful knowledge

by Kyle Born
Snowmobiling safety, Manitoba

International Snowmobile Safety Week

Snowmobile Clubs are encouraged to invite local representatives from the business community to go snowmobiling and show them known, safe riding standards

by Ed Klim, President of the ISMA
An animation of a snowmobiler wearing blue, riding through snow.
Snowmobiling safety, Manitoba

Get ready for riding season with a snowmobile safety course

SNOWMOBILEcourse.com offers official online snowmobile safety education courses for Western Canada in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba

by Kyle Born
The Old Farmer’s Almanac weather map of Canada for winter 2021-2022.
SledLife, Manitoba

The Old Farmer’s Almanac releases forecast for winter

The forecast for winter 2021-2022: Snow will fall at a near-normal, average amount from coast to coast, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac

by Kyle Born
A man and little girl ride a black snowmobile on the plains in Manitoba.
Meet the Rider, Manitoba

What is it like to be a powersports dealer?

Dan Militere, sales manager for Throttle Connection in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has carved out a trail in life that allows him to test out the latest powersports

by Kyle Born
Two men stand behind a 1966 prototype Evinrude Sail Master in a room full of vintage snowmobiles
Old Sled Zone, Manitoba

SnoRiders’ top 10 most-read vintage sled stories

From Rupp to John Deere to a museum full of vintage sleds, these old snowmobiles will make you say “WOW!”

by Kyle Born
Five snowmobilers pose for a photo in front of a warm-up shelter as snow falls.
Manitoba

Top 10 best places to snowmobile in Manitoba

Find out where to go sledding in the wide-open province of Manitoba

by Danielle Cameron
A snowmobiler wears green on a green Arctic Cat snowmobile.
SnoRiders Insider, Manitoba

ISMA President Ed Klim reveals enlightening stats about snowmobilers

Ed Klim, President of the ISMA, reports significant growth in North American snowmobile sales

by Ed Klim, President of the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association
Two snowmobiles are parked in front of road signage next to a groomed trail.
Lac du Bonnet, MB

Club profile: Eastman Snopals

Trail maps, top snowmobile trails, club contacts and other useful information you can use before planning a snowmobile trip to Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba

by Kyle Born
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
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 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
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