When the first snowflakes begin to fall, snowmobilers usually have one thing on their minds: the start of another riding season. But long before the first sled can safely hit the trail, an enormous amount of work has already taken place behind the scenes. Preparing snowmobile trails is about much more than waiting for a […]
Go Snowmobiling: Discover Snowmobiling and Share the Passion for Winter During the most recent Hay Days event in Minnesota, we had the opportunity to meet Jaret Smith, President of the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA), who introduced us to a new industry initiative. Snowmobiling is much more than a winter pastime. It is a unique […]
For decades, snowmobilers across Quebec—and increasingly throughout North America—have come to know the CKX name mile after mile. First recognized for its snowmobile helmets, then for its technical riding apparel, boots, gloves and, more recently, innovative products like the Titan AMS, the Quebec-based manufacturer has become one of the industry’s most influential brands. Yet few […]
Do you know the people who prepare your snowmobile trails at night? The ones who work while you sleep to provide you with perfectly groomed conditions for your next snowmobile ride? At 86 years old, Jean-Claude Canuel is one of them. He operates one of the three groomers for the Club sportif populaire du Bas-St-Laurent […]
When we think about snowmobiling, we naturally think about trails, wide-open snow-covered landscapes, trips with friends, and the passion that brings hundreds of thousands of riders outdoors every winter. But behind the recreation lies a major economic industry. Manufacturers, dealerships, equipment suppliers, repair shops, clubs, hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and tourism businesses all benefit directly […]
KLIM is refreshing its snowmobile apparel lineup with the all-new Terrain One-Piece, a versatile riding suit designed to deliver weather protection, warmth and adaptability for both mountain and trail riders. KLIM introduces the Terrain One-Piece, an all-new snowmobile suit replacing the Railslide and Vailslide platforms. With this new model, the manufacturer aims to bridge the […]
A tribute from Sébastien Ferron, SledMagazine.com contributor and creator of Tazmonster Sleds and Bikes, in memory of Denis Lavoie. This is my farewell message to my friend. It is for Denis. For his family. And for everyone whose life he touched. The Message That Started It All December 3, 2022, at 12:27 p.m. This message […]
“Denis had this incredible ability to believe in people before they were capable of believing in themselves.” There are people who build companies. There are people who build industries. And then there are the rare few who build people. To me, Denis Lavoie belonged to that last category. A lot of people will remember […]
Learn about the pros and cons of renting or buying a snowmobile in an uncertain economic environment.
