The Barley Bin Shelter on Trail 101G.
North Battleford, SK

Club Profile: Battlefords Trail Breakers

Everything you need to know to play in North Battleford’s snow

by Kyle Born
Picture of a vintage Yamaha Inviter.
SnoRiders Insider

Old Sled Sighting—1984 Yamaha Inviter: a truly unique snowmobile that missed the mark(et)

The Inviter was built to deliver ride attributes that directly paralleled how enthusiasts “actually” rode – 30-mph, negotiating twisty, wooded trails.

Dennis Irving, special projects, and Dave Bilsky, club president, checking out the trails before the annual club rally at the Junction off of the Trans Canada Snowmobile Trail to Grassy Lake and beyond.
Athabasca, AB

Super Dave—one of the founding fathers of Athabasca Snowmobiling

At 65, Dave Bilsky puts on more kilometres on his sled every season than you.

by Mason Buettner
Gear

Team FX Jacket from FXR Racing

Kick cold weather in the butt this winter with the new 2017 Team FX snowmobile Jacket from FXR Racing.

by Kirsten Armleder
Gear

Vibe Jacket and Bib from Arctiva

Technical mountain riders have yet another snowmobile apparel brand to choose from. Arctiva just launched the new Vibe Jacket and Bib.

by Kirsten Armleder
“People having a more and more pleasurable experience makes snowmobiling sustainable.”
Cold Lake, AB

What does 50 years of selling snowmobiles teach us?

Jerry Bidulock has been selling snowmobiles for 50 years. If anyone is qualified to forecast what’s next for our favourite pastime, it’s Bidulock.

by Kyle Born
Brett Turcotte backflipping the Yeti Snow MX snow bike.
Snowbike

Brett Turcotte’s Yeti Snow MX tips

Backflips and Brett Turcotte, the Yeti Snow MX snow bike story continues to evolve.

by Kirsten Armleder
Gear

Marlon Xplore all-aluminum truck deck

Marlon Recreational Products builds upon the success of its XPlore truck deck by adding more features for 2017.

Photo of Snowmobile riders
North Battleford, SK

The collector reveals how to invest in your favourite sport

North Battleford’s Brian Silvester has a collection of which most SnoRiders can only dream.

by Kyle Born
The Timbersled ST 90 Ripper kit.
SnoRiders Insider

New Timbersled ST 90 Ripper systems convert 110cc dirt bikes into snow bikes

New system lets all riders enjoy the Timbersled experience—‘Anywhere you want to go’ from ‘dirt to snow and back’

The mountains surrounding Tulameen guarantee heavy snowfall.
Hope, BC

Going deep: Tunnel your way into Tulameen, B.C.

Mike Wichmann and the Timberline Snowmobilers are a welcoming bunch

by Kyle Born
Beaver Trestle Bridge in Cold Lake, Alberta. Rebuilt in June 2016 after a fire.
Club News

One man reveals what snowmobile organizations really do

See how snowmobile clubs operate behind the scenes.

by Kyle Born
Albert Moghrabi has been the owner/operator of Lac la Biche Source for Sports for 40 years.

Endless lakes rest amidst Lac la Biche

Lac la Biche: Untouched potential

by Kyle Born
Gear

Argo Avalanche Airbag Backpack from Motorfist

The Argo Avalanche Airbag Backpack is a brand-new snowmobile item from Motorfist.

by Kirsten Armleder
“I love the freedom. Hop on and the world is your oyster.”
Cold Lake, AB

This lone wolf soars like an eagle

Chris Coosemans cruises across Cold Lake, Alberta

by Kyle Born
The all-new 2017 Polaris 600R Race Sled.
SnoRiders Insider

All-new Polaris 600R race sled: RUSH Models deliver terrain domination

The new 600 and 800 RUSH® XCR models mark the return of the legendary XCR name and performance.

The Gimli High School students’ warm-up shelter was constructed in a compound. It took nine months to complete and is ready for use this winter.
Manitoba

Engagement versus punishment

How one man took a vandalism problem and turned it into a constructive solution

by Kyle Born
Rudi Gretschman raced snowmobiles in Manitoba for 10 years. Here he is on a Rupp snowmobile in 1975.
Lac du Bonnet, MB

Paving the way in Lac du Bonnet

This patriarch has left his mark in Lac du Bonnet

by Kyle Born
Mike Budan’s passion for the combo of winter and snowmobiles is unprecedented.
East Central Saskatchewan

Waskesiu’s winter wanderer waits no more

Joy to the Waskesiu, snowmobiling season has come

by Kyle Born
Gear

Battery Heated Cordura Gloves by Choko Design

If having cold hands is a constant complaint of yours, then the new Battery Heated Cordura Glove from Choko Design are for you.

by Kirsten Armleder