Old Sled Zone: 1970 Mercury 250
Mercury snowmobiles were the brainchild of Carl Kiekhaefer, maker of the famous Mercury outboard motors
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Federal government reconfirms & finalizes Avalanche Canada $25 million in funding
This critical funding will contribute to national public avalanche safety by expanding the size and scope of Avalanche Canada’s safety program to new areas
Promoted Product
IceRock Intense men’s insulated snowmobile jacket
A snowmobile jacket that’s designed to keep you warm, dry and comfortable while you’re hitting the deep stuff is the IceRock Intense.
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Old Sled Zone: What’s your favourite snowmobile collectible?
Nostalgia for the "good 'ol days" runs deep, even with snowmobilers.
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BCSF issues RFP for Safety Program refresh
The BCSF Safe Operator Course is used by business, government, RCMP, Search and Rescue, and snowmobile clubs
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BC Ministry Calls For Snowmobilers Input – Deadline looms
Recreational snowmobile riders are invited to participate in this survey, which will be open through July 14th, 2019
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Windermere Valley Snowmobile Society announces national award
The CCSO Excellence Award for Outstanding Snowmobile Club was awarded to the Windermere Valley Snowmobile Society (WVSS)
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Old Sled Zone: Vintage Snowmobile Decals and Stickers
Vintage snowmobiles are interesting, and often the vintage decals plastered on them are equally interesting
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BC Snowmobile Federation releases study on the economic benefit of snowmobiling in BC
Snowmobiling in BC generates $299.2 million dollars annually
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BCSF hands out the 2019 hardware in annual awards celebration
The BCSF Excellence Awards are a way to recognize the people, businesses and organizations for their significant contributions to the sport of snowmobiling
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Old Sled Zone: Early 1970’s Polaris Snowmobile
By the time the 1970's hit, sleds were starting to become more sophisticated, with special-built engines and improved power and performance.
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Old Sled Zone: 1976 Yamaha 340 SRX
This week’s Old Sled comes from a recent post by Edson, Alberta's Calvin Robinson, on the enthusiast website Alberta Relic Riders
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Old Sled Zone: 1970’s Ski-Doo Elite and Cutter
From the vaults we find a nice little Ski-Doo Elite, spotted at the Cranbrook Vintage Ride and Poker Run in February
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New Campaign to Celebrate Snowmobiling
The new North American “International Snowmobile Celebration” dealer event, happening on October 25-27, 2019, will celebrate the snowmobiling community
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Nipawin, SK
Tinkering away until race day is the best way to keep opponents at bay
Brennan Boxall, ice oval racer from Nipawin, Saskatchewan, modifies his sleds to podium-finishing results
by Kyle Born
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Tim Tremblay to retire from SnoCross
Tim leaves the sport having collected 17 wins and 90 podiums in national Snocross competition over the course of his career
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Old Sled Zone: John Deere Cyclones
John Deere began producing snowmobiles in 1971 - at the time, dealers were excited to have a product to service and sell during the quieter winter months
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Old Sled Zone – 1977 John Deere Cyclone and more
What has our vintage and classic sled friend, Sid Samek, been up to? Samek gives us an update.
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The 51st International Snowmobile Congress Just Around the Corner
The International Snowmobile Congress is held to learn about issues important to snowmobiling and how to keep our recreation the best it can be
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Old Sled Zone: 1972 Arctic Cat Panther 440
For all the performance features of the Panther 440, the crowning touch has to be the leopard print stripes on the seat
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Old Sled Zone—1970’s Johnson model 21
Here's another baby-blue classic Johnson snowmobile—model 21—produced by the Outboard Marine Corporation back in the 1970’s.
