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by Lewis McLeod Sterling Mountain is located in northwestern British Columbia, approximately forty miles north of Terrace on Highway 113. The main trails are maintained by the Skeena Valley Snowmobile Club, along with two cabins. This year, it has been a snowmobiler’s paradise, with somewhere between twelve and fourteen feet of snow at the second cabinRead More
There’s no doubt that it has been a tough year for snowmobilers and anyone who has a business that requires snow to be profitable. But this past weekend we had an opportunity to spend some more time in upper Minnesota at the Iron Range. For me personally it was very therapeutic. The weather was beautifulRead More
There’s snow in them thar woods! With snow being scarce, the team decided to go North…way North. As we travelled toward Tower, Minnesota, we could only imagine the snowmobiling to be so good. With our busy schedules and other duties, we aren’t able to travel to Upper Michigan where the plethora of dedicated snowmobilers haveRead More
There hasn’t been much call for snowmobile trail maps this season simply because there hasn’t been snow to ride on. There’s still plenty of winter left and it’s a matter of time when we get hit. When we do, be prepared because you’ll want to get out and enjoy it as much as you can.Read More
by Jack Welch Special Projects Consultant Volunteer, BlueRibbon Coalition Yes, the gates to Yellowstone National Park opened to Winter Use on December 15th with limited access to the Park. However, on December 29th and 30th a major snowstorm brought over a foot of new snow to the Park. This additional snow has allowed for increased oversnowRead More
Every year the MaxSled crew attends the Pink Ribbon Ride in Minnesota and we always have the best ride and the best time of the entire season. Jody McKay runs the non profit organization that raises money to help men and women with breast cancer. One of the many things we love about Pink RibbonRead More
BRP is expanding its outreach program on avalanche safety awareness into the Western United States. The program was launched in Western Canada last year. From September through November a qualified avalanche safety instructor will provide free courses at 21 BRP Ski-Doo dealerships in Canada and 19 others in the United States. The courses are openRead More
On September 30th, members of Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association (MNUSA), the All Terrain Vehicle Association of Minnesota (ATVAM), and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with representatives from Midwest Sports Publishing Association (MSPN) officially dedicated the North Shore State Trail as the C.J. Ramstad North Shore Trail. The ceremony took take place atRead More
Yellowstone National Park will open its gates on December 15, 2011 for snowmobile access to the park for the 2011-2012 season. This access is being permitted by the Park Service as part of their new Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process. The EIS process will determine a long term Winter Use plan for Yellowstone. The Park will operateRead More
Last year everyone anticipated the new location of Hay Days, the largest snowmobile-related event in the country and I dare say the world. What wasn’t anticipated was the 3-1/2 hour wait in traffic just 2.7 miles away. The cause was simply poor planning, not only event organizers, but the local Township as well. They limitedRead More
