Valdez, Alaska, rad rider Ashley Chaffin spends 140 days a year on her sled
If there’s one thing Ashley Chaffin a.k.a. “Smashley” will never be guilty of, it’s turning her back on a challenge.
by Jessica KirbyJessica Kirby
Jessica Kirby is a freelance writer and editor based on beautiful Vancouver Island. She writes for several Canadian publications and oversees the editorial direction of four industry trade publications.
Jessica has a Bachelor of Arts degree in creative writing from Vancouver Island University and continually hones her craft through professional development opportunities offered by the Professional Editors Association of Vancouver Island and the Editors Association of Canada.
When she isn’t nestled among stacks of paper in her home office, Jessica can be found running or biking the Island countryside, practicing yoga or exploring the B.C. coastal wilderness with her family. Jessica comes from a family of dirt bikers and knows her way around an ATV. She is former editor of Canadian Powersport Trade and loves a good supercross race.
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Valdez, AK
Mackenzie, BC
Top three riding areas in Mackenzie, B.C.
Three sledding areas around Mackenzie, B.C.
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Westlock, AB
Rolling terrain and scenic lake views call to sledders of all abilities in Westlock, Alberta
Where to sled near Westlock, Alberta
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Fort McMurray, AB
Fort McMurray an exciting and diverse sledding destination
Fort McMurray Sno Drifters has nearly 600 members
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SledLife
Avalanche Canada, formerly known as the Canadian Avalanche Centre, has rebranded
Avalanche Canada launching a new name, new brand and upgrades to its app
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Whitecourt, AB
Alberta’s Golden Triangle awaits
Alberta’s Golden Triangle is a sledding mecca, with 350 kilometres of groomed snowmobile trails.
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Houston, BC
Head to Houston for fabulous mountain riding
Houston, B.C., offers up mountain riding, deep powder and forests for snowmobilers to explore—all moments from town.
by Jessica Kirby
Westlock, AB
Westlock is a sled-friendly town
Westlock’s Long Island Lake Trail boasts 150 kilometres of groomed bush trails.
by Jessica Kirby
Tumbler Ridge, BC
Fantastic sledding around Tumbler Ridge
Deep snow, unexplored terrain and a long season draw sledders of all abilities to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., known for its enthusiastic sledding community.
by Jessica Kirby
Calgary, AB
Best riding in and around Okotoks
Okotoks, AB, only 20 minutes southwest of Calgary, offers great riding in open meadows and foothills.
by Jessica Kirby
Lac la Biche, AB
Sledders in Lac la Biche have hundreds of miles of power lines and open meadows
Kevin Zatorski from Lac La Biche says the power lines are a great starting place for adventures.
by Jessica Kirby
St. Paul, AB
St. Paul, Alberta, is a haven for deep snow trail riders
Robert Pruneau and David Noel tell about riding in and around St. Paul, Alberta.
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Mackenzie, BC
Adventure seekers explore off the beaten trail in Mackenzie
Lawrence Napier of Mackenzie, B.C., knows his way around the backcountry.
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Nipawin, SK
From Nipawin to anywhere
Locals in Nipawin, Saskatchewan are dreaming of snow
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Tumbler Ridge, BC
Deep powder and stellar mountain riding
Deep powder and stellar mountain riding have put Tumbler Ridge on the B.C. sledding map.
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Snowmobiling safety,
British Columbia
Report from the Canadian Avalanche Centre
Canadian Avalanche Centre
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Snowmobile News
A Governor General award for longtime Whistler snowmobiling advocate
Nelson Bastien helped secure a crucial land use agreement for Whistler’s Brandywine Snowmobile Trail.
by Jessica Kirby
Houston, BC
Houston has deep powder, open meadows and wild ravines
Adventure seekers, intermediate explorers and easygoing sightseers will find Houston, B.C.’s, main areas an all-inclusive alpine haven.
by Jessica Kirby