Kyle Born

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Kyle Born is a writer at SnoRiders. Kyle writes about people and what makes them tick. He’s written hundreds of articles that tell the story of individuals and their passions. Kyle is naturally curious and enjoys breezing past the small talk so he can learn the fascinating details of an individual’s journey through life. He specializes in storytelling and isn’t afraid of asking the hard questions such as, “Where is your bathroom? I really need to go.”

Kyle has held a variety of job titles through the years: radio announcer, voice actor, English teacher, delivery driver, missionary, wedding DJ, comedian and several other things that he may have forgotten because his memory isn’t always the best, which is why he writes things down.

Kyle Born spends much of his time building in his Lego Room (Star Wars, Castle, Pirates), playing video games (Mario, Rocket League, XCOM, Zelda) and watching his favourite football team, the Green Bay Packers—he even owns a share of the team (for real!). He lives in Cranbrook, B.C., with his bodacious wife, Becky, and two little kids, Augustus and Annabelle. There aren’t any pets in the Born household because Kyle has allergies. But if he sees you walking your dog, he will stop and pet it because dogs are cool.

Contact Kyle Born.

Best Sled Wrap Contest

2023 Best Sled Wrap Contest begins!

Snowmobilers across Western Canada can vote in our 2023 Best Sled Wrap Contest. The winner will receive our Best Sled Wrap Award and a feature article.

by Kyle Born
A snowmobile decked out in a black and gold sled wrap is parked on the snow on top of a mountain.
Best Sled Wrap Contest

2023 Best Sled Wrap Contest begins!

Snowmobilers across Western Canada can vote in our 2023 Best Sled Wrap Contest. The winner will receive our Best Sled Wrap Award and a feature article.

by Kyle Born
A Polaris RZR slides across a corner on a snowy race track, spraying powdery snow in the process.
Meet the Rider, Alberta

This custom-built RZR rider races to the top of the podium

Richard Bernard, founder of Bernard Motorsports, is racing to the top of the leaderboards throughout Western Canada and elevating the industry along the way

by Kyle Born
Snowmobile News

Everything you need to know about Canada’s major 2023 Snowmobile and Powersports Shows

Sledders, ATVers and motorcyclists throughout Canada are gathering at these elaborate powersports shows hosted across the country

by Kyle Born
Pam DeRosa stands on her snowmobile, which has a neon green and blue sled wrap with the name Alpine Addicts written on the side.
Meet the Rider, Kootenay Rockies, BC

Pam DeRosa: The mind behind the most evocative sled wrap designs

Pam DeRosa, sled, side-by-side and dirt bike wrap designer near Castlegar, B.C., allows her creativity and client’s personality roam free in the backcountry

by Kyle Born
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
A snowmobiler leans right into a turn on his blue Yamaha sled.
SnoRiders Insider

Yamaha says sayonara to snowmobiles

Yamaha snowmobiles will soon become relics of yesteryear, heading exclusively to Old Sled Zone territory

by Kyle Born
Brennan Mulvahill hill climbs his orange and grey snowmobile up a mountain with trailers at the bottom in the background.
Meet the Rider,

How to become a pro hill climb racer

Brennan Mulvahill, pro hill climb racer for Ski-Doo in Dawson Creek, B.C., shares his experience of snowmobiling ascendence

by Kyle Born
Blair Murphy sits on his 2020 Polaris Khaos with a Bikeman Stage 2 Kit.
Meet the Rider, Cranbrook, BC

Westward Ho! Kaptain Khaos embarks upon B.C.’s backcountry

Blair Murphy, aka savvy social media superstar Kaptain Khaos, found purpose through snowmobiling and shares his enthusiasm with chaotic flair

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
A snowmobiler carves through fresh snow as looming mountains tower in the distance.
Promoted content, Valemount, BC

Dive deep with your sled into Valemount’s unspoiled splendor

From Allan Creek to Clemina Creek to everything in between, Valemount, B.C., offers endless opportunities for snowmobilers to ride within the Rockies

by Kyle Born
Kelsey Fay has long purple hair and wears a backwards baseball cap and black shirt. She smiles while standing in the snow.
Meet the Rider, Sicamous, BC

Purple hair and daring flair—Kelsey Fay teaches the boys how it’s done

Kelsey Fay, snowmobile-specific avalanche educator and riding instructor at Elevated Backcountry in Bellingham, WA, USA, teaches through extreme experience

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
Mitch Lepage stands on a 2016 Ski-Doo Freeride and Angie stands on a 2012 Ski-Doo Freeride for their wedding at Clemina in Valemount, B.C.
Meet the Rider, Saskatchewan

Wed-by-sled: The best snowmobile-themed weddings we’ve seen (so far)

For passionate sledders, there’s one sure way to stand out from the rest: A snowmobile-themed wedding

by Kyle Born
SledTown ShowDown

Tumbler Ridge races to narrowest victory in SledTown ShowDown history

From 64 Western Canadian snowmobiling destinations, Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, has emerged as the SledTown ShowDown 2023 champion

by Kyle Born
SledTown ShowDown

A complete history of SnoRiders’ SledTown ShowDown

Every SledTown ShowDown contest winner and provincial champion is chronicled for convenient reference

by Kyle Born
Sledtown Showdown Static Pages

Sledtown Showdown Index

Tumbler Ridge races to narrowest victory in SledTown ShowDown history

by Kyle Born
A snowmobiler gets massive air off a mountain as the sun shines overhead.

Top 10 places to snowmobile in Northern B.C.

Here’s a list of the top 10 locations to go snowmobiling in Northern British Columbia

by Kyle Born
SledTown ShowDown

SledTown ShowDown: Tumbler Ridge tussles with Thompson!

2 snowmobiling destinations, Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, and Thompson, Manitoba, go head-to-head during Round 6 of SledTown ShowDown 2023

by Kyle Born
A man sits on his snowmobile amidst towering mountain peaks filled with snow.

Top 8 places to snowmobile in the Kootenay Rockies

Here’s a list of the top 8 locations to go snowmobiling in B.C.’s Kootenay Rockies

by Kyle Born