Sled Magazine Team

Denis Lavoie

Denis Lavoie est originaire de Rimouski dans le Bas-Saint-Laurent. Initié dès son plus jeune âge aux beautés qu'offre la nature, il s'intéresse rapidement à la motoneige et plus tard, à son adolescence, au VTT. Amateur de longues randonnées, Il parcourt en Quad plusieurs milliers de kilomètres chaque année. Il apprécie principalement les sentiers du Bas-St-Laurent, de la Gaspésie, de la Côte-Nord et du nord du Nouveau-Brunswick. Informaticien de formation, il a travaillé de nombreuses années pour diverses compagnies dans le secteurs de Rimouski. En 2002, il fonde Motoneiges.ca qui est rapidement devenu une référence pour les motoneigistes. Depuis 2008, il travaille à temps plein comme chroniqueur de véhicule de loisirs. En 2012, il lance le Magazine InfoQuad.com. Si lors d'une de vos randonnées, vous croisez Denis, n'hésitez pas et venez le saluer!

Patrick Roch

Born in a small rural community in Lanaudière, Patrick was able to enjoy the benefits of the wide open spaces of the family farm from an early age. Patrick was 9 years old when his father bought a Honda Big Red. It was at that precise moment that the passion for recreational vehicles was felt and his passion has never diminished since. He is an excellent communicator and knows how to use the right words to strike a chord with his readers. He has a good analytical mind and snowmobiles and quads have no secrets for him. He is jovial and very kind, do not hesitate to approach him when you have the opportunity. You will certainly have one more friend on your list!

Pierre Tremblay

Je me présente, motoneigiste depuis l’âge de 16 ans, je suis à ma 45e saison de motoneige. Je suis un passionné dans l’âme. Je suis chroniqueur avec plusieurs médias depuis maintenant 20 ans. Depuis plus de 15 ans, je suis chroniqueur et je suis aujourd’hui chef collaborateur pour le magazine Web Motoneiges.ca. Chroniqueur pour plusieurs médias d’information, par exemple la radio FM 104,01 et le 104,07 pendant plusieurs années dans l’Outaouais. Mes débuts de chroniqueur dans les médias écrits se sont faits avec Le Journal Info Plein Air publié partout au Québec et dans les médias suivants : Les hebdos Transcontinental publiés partout au Québec Le Journal régional Le Droit dans l’Outaouais Le magazine Québec Motoneige, publié auprès de tous les motoneigistes Au niveau de la télévision, en 2000 et 2001 j’ai fait deux saisons de 10 chroniques de 5 minutes à Radio-Canada au Téléjournal du soir, diffusé partout en Outaouais et en Ontario. De 2002 à 2016, j’ai été dans plusieurs émissions de Québec en motoneige qui est ensuite devenu Histoire de sentiers. En 1999 et 2000, j’ai gagné le prix Blizzard, prix remis par la FCMQ. Je suis l’organisateur et fondateur de la randonnée des gens d’affaires de l’Outaouais qui est ensuite devenue la croisière sur neige pendant 20 ans. Nous avons remis plus de 70 000 $ à la fondation Kelly Shires pour le cancer du sein.Depuis 2 ans, je suis administrateur de la région de l’Outaouais et je représente ma région au niveau du CA de la FCMQ. Je suis également responsable du comité sécurité et nouvellement élu trésorier. Aujourd’hui, je poursuis dans l’écriture pour faire connaître ma passion aux lecteurs du magazine. Il me fait plaisir encore cette année de se joindre à l'équipe du Magazine Motoneiges.ca pour faire vivre et goûter ma passion pour la motoneige de par ses chroniques.

Maxime Fortin

Originally from Saint-Georges, Beauce, Maxime has been fuelled by motor sports and adrenaline since childhood. At the age of 7, he received his first quad, marking the beginning of an intense passion for off-road vehicles. His experience in racing naturally led him to earn a degree in recreational vehicle mechanics, working for over ten years at a local dealership. His love for adventure then pushed him to explore trails with his partner aboard a side-by-side vehicle. For more than a decade, Maxime has also been riding motocross circuits with his family, another facet of his passion. In 2021, he and his partner ventured into the world of trail snowmobiling. To date, they have already accumulated more than 25,000 km together. This new activity has become a true shared passion. Maxime enjoys sharing his technical knowledge and enthusiasm for motorized vehicles, which he sees as a true way of life. His thirst for thrills and boundless enthusiasm continue to inspire those who cross his path.

Mathieu Lavoie

For more than 10 years, Mathieu has been passionate about everything that happens off the snowmobile trail. He is a big fan of off-trail snowmobiling and pure pleasure. For the past few years, he likes to present snowmobiling from another angle, as well as original products. He rides mainly in the Bas St-Laurent and Gaspésie regions.

Ross Antworth

Ross Antworth Ross has been immersed in snowmobiles since he was eleven years old; Fifty-one seasons now. He retired in 2021 after a 26-year career in the snowmobile industry. He started as a volunteer and then accepted an opportunity offered to him by the New Brunswick Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (NBFSC). The Board of Directors asked him to lead them as their General Manager. He remained in the position for 24 years. When you meet Ross, it becomes instantly obvious that snowmobile, and all things snowmobiling, are still an intricate part of his life. His travels, his friendships, and multiple business, industry and political relationships span throughout North America, because of his passion for it. His sled; a 1973 Chaparral 292 cc Firebird entered his life when he was unable to play organized hockey as a young boy. His mom, unbeknownst to him, convinced his father to buy the new Chappy in the autumn of 1972. Ross has ridden a snowmobile every winter since and has owned at least one snowmobile of his own since he was 16 years old. He bought his first new snowmobile, a 1979 Arctic Cat Jag 3000, with his savings from mowing lawns at the church cemetery and pumping gas at the neighbourhood convenience store. His wife Clare believes he still owns every snowmobile he has ever bought! At first, he was not allowed to leave his parent’s yard, but he rode the Chappy so much that he created a track in the snow all the way to his father’s precious lawn. He was then permitted to ride further, which he has done almost every season since. Ross has always been adamant that he is a snowmobiler first and a Manager second. He knew that his innate knowledge of snowmobiling at the trail, both as a volunteer and user, was valuable and necessary to keep him grounded. Riding often helped him guide the NBFSC to make better decisions for New Brunswick snowmobilers. Going on rides was the best way to understand, connect, and keep current on the challenges and opportunities. Many winters he rode as many as 10,000 km of trails in North America. His riding took him to every Province in Canada (except Saskatchewan) and also into seven U.S.A. States. His personal favourite rides have been in the Black Hills of South Dakota, the Gaspesie of Quebec, and New Brunswick’s Christmas Mountains. Retired now, he rides primarily in New Brunswick, Maine, Quebec, and the off-trail roads around his camp in central New Brunswick. Ross has had an NB Trail Permit since 1993 and an FCMQ Trail Permit since the early 2000s. He looks forward to sharing his insights, opinions and travels with our readers and followers from the snowmobile trails of primarily New Brunswick, Maine, and Quebec.

Pierre-Olivier Roy

Pierre est un passionné de la faune et de la vie dehors depuis son plus jeune âge. Durant son enfance, il se promenait en ski de fond ou à vélo sur les terres familiales, il y développa un besoin d’évasion. Ce besoin a été comblé lors de l’achat de la première motoneige de la famille. Les soirs après l’école, on pouvait voir celle-ci se déplacer frénétiquement sur le circuit en huit que Pierre avait fabriqué au fil des soirées. Durant son adolescence, il chevauchait une vielle CB125 1973 remodelé en véhicule de sentier. L’exploration n’avait pratiquement plus de limites. Obsédé par la chasse, la pêche, la motoneige et le quad, Pierre ne cesse de suivre les nouveautés et d’acquérir des compétences pour vivre ses passions. On peut retrouver Pierre sur son blogue Pierre’s Adventures et, bien sûr, ici où il nous partagera son grand enthousiasme pour les sports motorisés.

Dominic Clermont

Greg Gilbert

Greg's first snowmobile experience was in 1968 when his Grandfather purchased a new Ski-doo Nordic 371 package including dog sled as a surprise family gift. “Grampy” thought that the Gilbert's would enjoy the new sport of snowmobiling and he was right. Since that first ride as an 8-year-old, snowmobiling has provided Greg with one of the greatest pleasures of his life. The experiences, excitement, adrenaline, adventures, freedom, memories and friendships have relaxed and rejuvenated him throughout his life. From 1985 – 1996 Greg was an active member of the “Arrowhead Mountain Snowmobile Club” in his hometown of Milton Vermont, holding positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, trail coordinator and membership chairman. Greg has also been involved in all aspects of trail construction and grooming as well as regional and statewide involvement. Greg has ridden over 130,000 miles throughout Vermont, Maine and all regions of Quebec. His riding experiences have been predominantly throughout Quebec since his first introduction in 1984 averaging 4000-5000 Quebec miles over the past 25+ years. Throughout 35 years of Quebec snowmobiling Greg has had positive interactions with many members of various groups and organizations. Greg is often in a unique position of being a comfortable, non-threatening bridge to better mutual understanding and communication of how we can work together to strengthen and protect our sport. Over the years Greg became well known throughout Quebec as “Greg du Vermont”, before joining the SledMagazine.com / Motoneiges.ca team in 2012 as a Columnist / Test Rider. Greg has written over 100 articles for SledMagazine.com / Motoneiges.ca, attended manufacturers Snow Shoot and Sneak Peek media events beginning in 2012 and is frequently seen at snowmobile events in both the US and Canada. Greg brings a unique personal perspective and style to his articles and has been a positive ambassador of snowmobiling for over 35 years. He is known throughout his hometown as the guy who thinks and talks about winter all summer long.

Pascal Fortin

Pascal Fortin’s passion for snowmobiling took root in early adulthood, when he was riding the trails of the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region with family and friends. Having lived there since childhood, he developed a deep attachment to winter, the outdoors, and the vast northern landscapes that shape his daily life. A snowmobile enthusiast for more than 25 years, Pascal loves putting on the kilometres on groomed trails and fully enjoying the winter touring experience. His seasonal work in the construction industry as a heavy equipment operator allows him to devote a large part of his time to his winter passion. Today, he shares his enthusiasm and expertise with readers of Motoneiges.ca through informative, entertaining, and critical columns covering new models, gear, destinations, and industry news. An active contributor to the editorial team, he regularly takes part in meetings, brainstorming sessions, and events, while bringing forward new ideas to help the magazine shine within the powersports community. Very active in the field, Pascal has taken part in several video shoots across Québec. He also served as a special correspondent during the second edition of the Expédition Premières Nations (2024). During this more than 3,500-km journey over two weeks, he filed a daily article recounting the progress of the route and the highlights shared with his riding partners, who quickly became like family. Known for his professionalism, he strives to uphold journalistic ethics while remaining attentive to readers’ needs and expectations. His goal is to promote snowmobiling culture by highlighting essential values such as respect for nature, safety, camaraderie, and a spirit of adventure. Pascal is a true team player—sociable and always ready for the next ride. A former volunteer patrol member for a local club, he remains deeply involved in the community. Everyone who knows him agrees he’s a genuine snowmobile fanatic… and, above all, that he loves talking about it.

Valérie Gagnon

Véronique Boucher

Véronique is a motorsports enthusiast from the Beauce region. Her love for snowmobiling dates back to her childhood when she spent weekends at the chalet with her parents. She fondly remembers the joy of riding through the snow on a snowmobile with her family—moments that sparked her deep passion. Before snowmobiling, she explored trails on an ATV and later on a side-by-side. She also participated as a driver in the Rallye Roses des Sables in Morocco, an adventure that will forever be etched in her memory! In the winter, she traverses snowmobile trails across Québec. In the summer, she channels her energy on motocross tracks. No matter the season, if it’s messy or challenging, chances are it will pique her interest!

Yves Picard

Yves Picard est un adepte de motoneige depuis quelques années. Originaire de Drummondville, il se passionne très tôt pour le monde du motocross où il devient pilote durant quelques saisons. Son bagage dans le domaine de la moto fait de lui une personne captivée par les différentes composantes de suspensions ainsi que le pilotage s’y rattachant. Par la suite, il substitue sa passion de la moto pour la motoneige surtout depuis la venue des châssis pyramidal. Yves est technicien en génie mécanique de formation et travaille dans le monde de l’éducation depuis 15 ans. Il roule principalement dans les régions de la Mauricie, Haute-Mauricie et Lanaudière. Celui-ci y franchit d’ailleurs au-delà des 12 000 km par année. Le long de ses longues randonnées, il aime découvrir les magnifiques paysages que ces diverses régions lui offrent mais il aime particulièrement s’arrêter pour échanger avec les gens gravitant autour de cette industrie soit les différents aubergistes, les concessionnaires, les restaurateurs ou les autres motoneigistes qui partagent le même passe-temps. Sa passion pour le sport n’a de limites que les saisons où il y a absence de neige. Alors si vous le rencontrez, n’hésitez surtout pas à venir le saluer et à lui faire un brin de jasette!

Pascal Levasseur-Tremblay

Born in Jonquière, Saguenay, Pascal has always loved anything with an engine. From 3-wheelers to armored vehicles in Afghanistan, he has touched everything. He started late to get off-road vehicles, at 24 years old, a beautiful 1982 Honda ATC 185S with no suspension. It was the beginning of an adventure that lasts and continues with the "bebelles". He now dabbles in snowmobiles, side-by-side vehicles, boats and road bikes. He is also involved in the Club des Motoneigistes Saguenay, where he has been a volunteer for 4 years. Super social, good mechanical skills, sporty driving and has participated in many races in the past, feel free to write him for advice! He owns a Lynx Xterrain RE 900R 2023.

Denis Langevin

Denis bought his first snowmobile in 1987. It was a brand new Yamaha Enticer 340, the only practical vehicle for winter travel near the 60th parallel on the shores of Hudson Bay. In 1996, he joined a snowmobile club as a volunteer. Since then, his passion for learning has led him to hold nearly every position within a club (secretary, president, signage, grooming equipment, social activities, and more). In addition, the eight years he spent on the board of directors of the FCMQ gave him a deeper understanding of the extensive work required to offer safe, well-maintained trails for all snowmobilers. Denis has had the opportunity to visit regions all across Québec: from Gaspésie to Montérégie, from Abitibi to Chibougamau, passing through Matagami, while also exploring Lac-Saint-Jean and the Côte-Nord all the way to Blanc-Sablon. For him, it’s a unique world, sometimes accessible only in winter, that reveals an exceptional Québec. More than the landscapes, it’s the people along the way who make these regions truly special. And the adventure continues…

Mario Bernier

Mario has been a snowmobile enthusiast since the early 1970s. While riding on the fields of the family farm with his parents' Skiroule, Mario fell in love with this winter hobby and this passion has never disappeared. In the mid 1980's, he bought his first snowmobile, a 1976 Arctic Cat Panther. Since then, Mario has had many brands and models of snowmobiles, always looking for the perfect one for him. In 2009, he became a contributor for the web magazine Motoneiges.ca and met a team of enthusiasts like him. Mario likes to write about the trips he takes, the clothes and accessories he wears and of course the snowmobiles he tries in order to inform the readers of the magazine. If you meet him on the trail or in a relay, come and talk to him, it will be a pleasure for him to talk about snowmobiles.

Daniel Sasseville

Daniel has a passion for snowmobile. He was raised close to St-Damien de Brandon, in the snowmobile heaven. When he started, there were no trails so he was riding in the fields and on the lake. We must say that he began to ride a snowmobile in 1967; he was using his friends’ machines, such as a 1964 Ski-Doo, a 1966 Ski-Doo, a Snow-Cruiser and an Alouette that made more noise than it was moving. Daniel bought his first snowmobile in 1972, a 1972 TNT 340 Bombardier with a fantastic 60 MPH. From St-Damien to La Glacière, he had to ride about 44 km (28 miles); it was taking him a long time and often, the machine was breaking down along the way. So, the program Mechanics 101 was a must. The Mastigouche and Mont-Tremblant National Parks have been his playgrounds during many years. Daniel rode all across the province. He likes to visit the regions and meet their residents. In 1994, his friends asked him to organize expeditions so they could also discover our beautiful province and since that time, Daniel organizes excursions and brings along with him other snowmobile fans or novice snowmobilers.

Hugo Lorquet

Passionate about snowmobiles for 30 years, Hugo began his snowmobiling career on a powerful 1969 Olympic 335. Subsequently, he rode the models; Blizzard 9500, several Formula from the 80s and 90s to name a few. Hugo took a 5-year break to devote himself to the road circuit on motorcycles and finally returned in force to his childhood loves in 2006. Whether on snowmobile, ATV, Enduro cross, road motorcycle or circuit, Hugo will always have a screwdriver close in his pocket to optimize the performance of his machine.

Dany Tremblay

Dany Tremblay is a winter sports enthusiast, with a passion for field hockey, which he played until the age of 18, and which he continues to this day as a regional referee. At the same time, he has come into contact with the world of snowmobiling, since he grew up in the countryside and now co-owns a vast forest property that he has to maintain. In his youth, Dany developed his mechanical skills maintaining Suzuki and Bombardier Olympic 340 CC snowmobiles from the 70s and 80s, and later, in 2006, a Bombardier SUV 600 2004 snowmobile for heavy-duty work and recreational activities on the property. Being close to the snowmobile trails in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region, and given his growing interest in a new pastime for couples and friends, in 2022 Dany acquired a Bombardier Expedition 900 Ace snowmobile to take full advantage of his free time and to rediscover the privileges of the Quebec winter.