Snowmobilers in the Alberta South region are enthusiastic about their riding options
Southern Alberta offers an award-winning snowmobiling experience
From the Rockies to the Badlands, southern Alberta is a beautiful place to visit. In the winter, communities like the Crowsnest Pass come alive as snowmobilers flock to the hills and mountains in search of the region’s untouched powder.
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From snow tracker to man tracker
Born and raised in the Crowsnest Pass on a ranch that’s been in the family for generations, Joe Trotz never dreamed his knowledge of the backcountry would one day earn him a role on a television show.
Crowsnest Pass, AB trail map
Groomed and marked trails in the Crowsnest Pass make for some true Rocky Mountain fun.
This rider learned a lesson in gambling
Snowmobiler Vern Pederson of Blairmore can chuckle about it now, but he was tired and cold by the time he got home from an afternoon poker run a few years ago.
In the shadow of Window Mountain
Andrew Bokkel and members of the Calgary Snowmobile Club experience an unforgettable day of sledding at Window Mountain in the Crowsnest Pass.
Don’t pass up this ride
The Crow Snow Riders’ hard work has paid off—this snowmobiling club in southern Alberta was named Club of the Year by the Alberta Snowmobile Association.
Key Alberta South contacts
What kind of Yamaha are you?
Trust is a big thing when it comes to climbing mountains or travelling deep into the bush. You need quality, durability and reliability; that's the Yamaha advantage. Visit your local Yamaha dealer today and experience it for yourself.
Calgary, AB
Improving your safety with Smart-Antenna technology
At Ortovox we consider safety our number one priority. We are known globally for high-quality mountain sports products for summer and winter, which meet the highest standards of quality, functionality and design and allow a safe mountain adventure. We offer top-of-the-line products, such as the new S1+ avalanche transceiver, which combines two unique transceiver innovations, and the 3+ transceiver, a three-antenna device with a special extra function to first enhance your own safety. The intelligent position recognition system analyzes the position of the antennas and automatically switches to the optimal transmitting antenna. There is no longer any such thing as the 'worst position.'
Alberta
Diesel performance is our passion
At North American Diesel Performance, we carry aftermarket parts for all major manufacturers of diesel trucks such as Dodge, Ford, GMC, Chevrolet and even for your car or RV. We are your one-stop shop for the latest technology from the best brands in the industry. We stock par ts from ATS Diesel Performance, Magnaflo Performance Exhaust, DIESEL POWER®, PPE, Howes, Dr. Performance, Amsoil and much much more! There are endless possibilities and customizable packages for every type of driver. We test each product in our own diesel trucks before we make them available to you, and we are the leaders in our industry because diesel performance is our passion.
Camrose, Alberta
We service what we sell
Welcome to Camrose Arctic Cat, where the variety of powersports products is second to none. Whether you're waist-deep in snow or just itching to get to the track, we're here to help. We're happy to help you find either the perfect recreational vehicle or the parts you've been looking for. Check out our products page to see what we have; and if you need help in making your selection, call or stop in—we're always ready to help! At Camrose Arctic Cat in Camrose, Alberta, you'll find ATVs, Snowmobiles, utility vehicles and other powersports gear from industry leaders like Arctic Cat.
High River, AB
We keep motorsports enthusiasts smiling!
At Chunk Motorsports, we offer the latest and greatest Arctic Cat, Kawasaki, and Suzuki models. Not to mention our stellar selection of riding and casual apparel, parts and accessories. We are a full service dealership with complete access to manufacturer parts as well as numerous after product parts to meet your every need. If it is not in our showroom and you want it, we will do what we can to make it so. Boasting an area containing four full service bays, Chunk raises the bar in meeting the servicing needs of Southern Alberta's motorsport enthusiasts: that means you!
Edmonton, AB
Haul your toys with ease
Driving your truck somewhere this season with your sled in the back? The X Truck Deck will get you and your machine to your destination safely and soundly. The X Truck Deck is factory built to ensure a consistently high quality product. Its many features, such as its aircraft-grade T-6061 aluminum construction, have made it the industry's leading tri-folding X-ramp, as well as the safest. Its exclusive antislip X-decking won't warp, chip, peel or crack, and features flush-mount LED lighting. Its flexible installation allows for both bolt-through or turnbuckle mounting. It is also available in both seven- and eight-foot models to suit short or long box trucks.
Mighty Peace River, AB
Come join us on the wide open roads
The Land of the Mighty Peace stretches across northwestern Alberta, from the British Columbia border along the Northwest Territories border, deep into Wood Buffalo National Park. The Peace River has created a magnificent theatre of nature, inspiring scenery, rolling hills, and stunning river banks.
Riding through this magnificent territory is an experience you will never forget. Find yourself surrounded by breathtaking boreal forests and stop along the way to visit one of the many fine attractions in the area. The Mighty Peace Country offers something for all; urban exploration and nightlife, a vast and relaxing nature, history, fishing, camping and adventure. The Mighty Peace Tourism Association is now offering a waterproof circle tour map featuring plenty of roadside attractions and icons, as well as discounted accommodations just for our rider friends.
Cranbrook, BC
Your headquarters for snowmobiling in Lumberton/Cranbrook
Voted by Trip Advisor as "Top 10 in the country for best value" for three years running, this new lodge is located at the west entrance to Cranbrook, overlooking the 250-acre Elizabeth Lake Lodge Bird Sanctuary. Every unit has a full kitchen with a real hardwood floor entrance. The rooms feature Windsor beds, flat-screen TVs and heated Italian tile in every bathroom. There is high-speed wireless and plug-in Internet, and lots of secure parking for longer units. An RV park and History of the Kootenays mini-golf course are also located on the premises.
Get in on the action
If you consider yourself a powersports enthusiast and are interested in breaking into the industry, the Outdoor Power Equipment Technician Program or Motorcycle Mechanic, Pre-Employment Program is right for you. Offered at GPRC Fairview College Campus, these programs provide students with the skills that are in demand by North America’s recreational powersports industry. Students obtain the current knowledge of emerging technologies, combined with relevant, hands-on experience; and that’s exactly what employers are seeking. Furthermore, students in either program are eligible to write the Alberta Apprenticeship exams, their first step towards obtaining their Journeyman status in the trade. For more information, call Les Ashton or Brad Chorney at 1-888-999-7882.
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Fort McMurray, AB
A truly Northern Alberta experience
Fort McMurray is part of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, a vast area of northeastern Alberta. Snowmobilers especially love the extensive trail network in the Wood Buffalo region, which is maintained by the Fort McMurray Sno-Drifters. Sled more than 275 groomed kilometres on the Anzac and Stony Mountain trail systems, one of the longest groomed trails in Alberta. After a day outdoors, there are plenty of opportunities to relax in comfort in one of Fort McMurray's fine hotels, inns or B&Bs. Enjoy a spa or sauna treatment. Whether you prefer sushi, curry or Alberta beef, you'll find it all in Fort McMurray.
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