Shown from Left to Right:Tim Larson – Polaris Industries Inc. SVP, Global Customer Excellence; Aaron Woods – Teixeira’s Technician; Russell McRoberts – Teixeira’s Service Manager, Paul Teixeira – Teixeira’s Owner, Scott Wind – Polaris Industries Inc. Chairman and CEO
SnoRiders Insider

Polaris honors Teixeira’s Polaris of Hyde Park with induction into the company’s Hall of Fame

Teixeira’s developed its large and loyal customer base by providing riders with great selection and tremendous service.

Picture of rusting snowmobile in backyard.
Old Sled Zone

Old Sled Sighting: Yamaha 340 ET Enticer – An original muscle sled

These high performance Yamaha machines featured some of the industry's leading edge snowmobile technology of the day.

From Left to Right: Tim Larson, SVP, Global Customer Excellence; Colleen Malone; Mike Malone, Retired VP, CFO; Scott Wine, Chairman and CEO; Katie Malone and Dan Malone.
SnoRiders Insider

Polaris honors retired Polaris CFO Mike Malone with induction into the company’s Hall of Fame

Malone helped Polaris evolve from being primarily a snowmobile manufacturer into a diversified manufacturer of on- and- off-road vehicles.

2017 winter weather forecast map for Canada.
SledLife

Weather predictions for the 2016-2017 snowmobiling season in Western Canada

The Old Farmer’s Almanac—Canadian Edition is calling for a “winter of white”

by Kirsten Armleder
Picture of avalanche.
SnoRiders Insider, British Columbia

New, innovative $2.1 million in avalanche technology for Trans-Canada Highway near Revelstoke

Remote Avalanche Control Systems (RACS) will be installed near Three Valley Gap, allowing 24-hour avalanche control in any weather condition.

Picture of vintage Herters snowmobile sitting in tall grass.
Old Sled Zone

Old Sled Sighting — Herter’s snowmobiles shipped in a wooden crate to your door

In their heyday, Herter’s Outdoor Wholesale Catalog was legendary – selling everything from fishing tackle, rifles and, of course, snowmobiles.

Picture of snowmobiler riding along snowy trail.
SnoRiders Insider

BRP appoints MediaCom North American new media agency of record

The appointment follows a competitive review and includes all media strategy, planning and buying.

Tucker Hibbert gives his Team 68 a big thumbs up for raising over $10,000 for the Minnesota Walk for Wishes event.
SnoRiders Insider

Tucker Hibbert’s Team 68 helps Make-A-Wish Minnesota

Team 68 participated in a 5K walk/run at Minnehaha Park in Minnesota.

Picture of a restored Moto-Ski snowmobile. The colour is red.
Old Sled Zone

Old Sled Sighting—Another Moto-Ski classic, this one in showroom condition

This orange wonder was spotted at a snowmobile convention, fully restored and looking like the true classic it is.

The Scoop

Then and now: confessions of a mountain rider

Here are 11 confessions related to avalanche safety, winter survival and backcountry preparedness from B.C. sledder Trish Drinkle.

by Trish Drinkle
Picture of Amsoil Grease Gun kit
SnoRiders Insider

AMSOIL launches new deluxe grease gun kit

The new AMSOIL Deluxe Grease Gun Kit comes complete with everything needed for smooth, mess-free application.

Picture of two old snowmobiles sitting amongst long weeds and grass.
Old Sled Zone

Old Sled Sighting – Miami Vice versus Miami Mice: What is it?

Ski-Doo 340, Polaris 340, Arctic Cat 340 or Kawasaki 340 Drifter – hard to tell. Can one of our readers solve the mystery?

by Keith Powell
Joel Basaraba, new Marketing Coordinator at Yahama Canada.
SnoRiders Insider

Yamaha Canada appoints new Marketing Coordinator

Joel Basaraba has been appointed to the position as Marketing Coordinator for Yamaha Canada with specialization in ATV, SSV and snowmobile products.

Picture of Grayson holding up package of LEGO.
SnoRiders Insider

Assembling an Arctic Snowmobile, inspiring a future rider

The Lego Arctic Snowmobile kit was the perfect project for 'Papa' and his grandson

by Keith Powell
A group of Alaskan snowmobilers riding down a snowy mountain trail.
SnoRiders Insider, Alaska

Snowmobiler and ATVer input needed in Alaska

The National Park Service is soliciting public comments on actions proposed for a wilderness stewardship plan for the Wrangell St. Elias National Park

Picture of old yellow Ski-Doo Elan on flatbed truck.
Old Sled Zone

Old Sled Sighting: 1970’s Ski-Doo Elan, a wounded warrior

Thanks to its simplicity and smart design, the Ski-Doo Elan was a popular model of snowmobile for over 25 years.

Picture of yellow and black Ski-Doo on snowy trail.
SnoRiders Insider

Updates for 2017 Ski-Doo models

BRP announces changes to the 2017 Ski-Doo line-up, as well as specification updates.

Ride On!

509’s best snowmobile film to date is coming

See Chris Burandt, Brett Turcotte, Dan Adams, Cody Borchers and more 509 athletes in this snowmobiling film.

by Kirsten Armleder
Collage of an ATV, motorcycle and snowmobile.
SnoRiders Insider, Manitoba

Motorsports sales were down last season: Here are the numbers and 8 things you can do about it!

Despite being hit hard by economic woes and lack of snow, the total sales in the motorsports industry still topped over $673 million.