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Amber Heberling taking a jump on her sled
Meet the Rider

Amber Heberling: Fearless, focused, and ready for any terrain

Honing her skills since childhood, this talented motorsports enthusiast thrives on adrenaline

by Danielle Brost
Kylee standing next to her sled in a snowy location
Meet the Rider, British Columbia

Capturing the thrill of the trail

Combining her passion for sledding and photography, Kylee Gardner takes the perfect shot on every ride.

by Danielle Brost
The Old Farmer’s Almanac weather map of Canada for winter 2023-2024.
SledLife, Manitoba

The Old Farmer’s Almanac releases forecast for winter

The forecast for winter 2024-2025: Plenty of snow for eager sledders all across the country, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac

Snowmobile News

Everything you need to know about Canada’s major 2024 Snowmobile and Powersports Shows

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

Taylor next to a pink snowmobile
Meet the Rider, British Columbia

Born to sled: A B.C. snowmobiler’s lifelong quest for adventure

From childhood rides to mountain conquests, Taylor Gidney finds exciting ways to hone her skills

by Danielle Brost
Lisa on the trails with her sled
Meet the Rider

Finding serenity on a sled

ASA ambassador Lisa McLean finds joy and a healthy escape while sledding the Alberta Beach terrain

by Danielle Brost
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
Ed Klim at a podium
Club News

ISMA president Ed Klim retires after 28 years

Ed Klim has passed the torch to Canadian Jaret Smith, marking a new chapter in international snowsports

by Danielle Brost
Melanie Tonsi beside her snowmobile giving a thumbs up
Meet the Rider

Tales of a sledding trailblazer

The ASA’s Most Outstanding Ambassador of the Year Melanie Tonsi shares her 25-year journey as a snowmobiler

by Danielle Brost
Sledder crashing through snow
Meet the Rider

Snowmobiling since childhood: Interview with a B.C. sledder

Josh McLean has been sledding for as long as he can remember

by Danielle Brost
Kirsten Patton wears pink outerwear while driving her Ski-Doo snowmobile through powder between trees.
Meet the Rider, British Columbia

Take control of your confidence with tips from this goal-conquering Rad Rider

Kirsten Patton, snowmobiler and dirt biker in Malakwa, B.C., encourages riders to move out of their comfort zone in an effort to grow enhance their skills

by Kyle Born
Rijel Hunley crashing through powdery snow on his sled
Meet the Rider, Revelstoke, BC

Conquering peaks and powder: Rijel Hunley’s lifelong passion for snowmobiling

This avid sledder shares his favourite snowmobiling gear, tips and riding areas

by Danielle Brost
At Toby Creek Lodge, a group of wedding guests pose behind a black snowmobile.
Meet the Rider, Kootenay Rockies, BC

A wedding fit for a Bond flick: snow-capped peaks, snowmobiles, and a helicopter

Sarah and Damian Liebeknecht rode snowmobiles to their wedding in B.C.’s Purcell Mountains and got a helicopter ride to cap off their majestic day

by Kyle Born
Brandon Milford soars into the air on his snowmobile while a woman looks on next to an inflatable landing platform.
Meet the Rider, Golden, BC

A crushing avalanche and death itself can’t keep this BC Freerider from soaring on a sled

Brandon Milford, founder of BC Freeriders in Golden, B.C., shares his harrowing experience caught under an avalanche and how he’s helping to grow the sport

by Kyle Born
Rowe, Jim, and Keeg stand next to each other smiling after an ATV race.
Meet the Rider, Calgary, AB

Dirt or snow, Wright Racing is ready to go!

Jim Wright, founder of Wright Racing in Calgary, Alberta, races ATVs with his kids across the province

by Kyle Born
Sammi Lynn Clayton wraps her arm around her son, Davian, as they sit in the snow together.
Snowbike

Cool moms play in the pow with their kids

Sammi Lynn Clayton, motocross and single-track dirt biker and snow biker in Vernon, B.C., was introduced to powersports by her enthusiastic son

by Kyle Born
A storage container is intact on the left and charred remains in the image to the right.
Club News

What to do when devastation strikes your club

Curtis Riffel, President of the Thompson Valley ORV Club near Kamloops, B.C., recounts how thieves stole equipment and set a storage container ablaze

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
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
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