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Spotlighting this month's newsletter is our ride reviewer Dwayne Brandly’s story about his sledding adventure in Sicamous, B.C. Despite unco-operative weather, Brandly found many reasons to return to this superb riding area next season. Also included in this newsletter are product reviews, destination profiles and favourites from our sister site, www.myGolfWest.com.
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SICAMOUS, BRITISH COLUMBIA
A marvellous trip
The alarm sounded at 5:30 a.m. on March 2, 2008. I quickly woke up and shut it off, trying not to wake my wife in my hurry to get dressed. I had not slept much that night in anticipation of the coming drive to Sicamous, B.C. It was going to be a great sledding trip.
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McBRIDE, BRITISH COLUMBIA
A heavenly ride
In need of a sledding adventure, I went off to Horsey Creek, which is 30 kilometres from McBride on Highway 16, with my friends Trent Hoffman, Don Heberling, Jamie Cook and Dean Shwaga. |
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SASKATCHEWAN
Love on a sled
Dale and Tracey Richter’s shared passion for sledding is what brought them together. |
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HELMET CAMERA SYSTEM
Gain new perspectives
Michigan-based V.I.O. Inc. has introduced its new Wide-Angle POV.1 helmet camera system that gives users a 110-degree field-of-view capturing area. |
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CINCHTITE TIE-DOWNS
Strap it down
Keep your toys safe and secure when hauling with Cinchtite 2000 series tie-downs from Steadymate. |
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REVELSTOKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA
The good life
Ron LaRoy first rode on a snowmobile in 1969 and knew in that instant that he had found one of his favourite pastimes. Since moving to the Revelstoke region in 1974, he has spent the bulk of his sledding time travelling along his favourite trails in the region. |
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SMITHERS, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Enjoy endless sledding
Max Starr is the president of the Smithers Snowmobile Association, so it comes as no shock that his favourite thing to do in the winter is snowmobiling.
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MACKENZIE, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Powder-filled paradise
Surrounded by abundant amounts of powdery snow, vast amounts of trees and situated in the Rocky Mountain Trench, this area is any winter enthusiast’s paradise. |
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| For those sledders who are getting ready for the upcoming golf season, we bring you some of our favourite articles from myGolfWest.com. |
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Go the distance
The 2008 golf season is in full swing and many players are looking for ways to add distance to their game. |
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MONTANA
Golfing in Big Sky Country
Montana is renowned for its huge mountains, clear streams, rolling hills and Western style. That is why Montana is the perfect place to finish a round of golf. |
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June 19-22, 2008 | WHITEHORSE, YUKON
Ride Yukon '08
Take an epic motorcycle journey through the land of the midnight sun. |
June 24, 2008 | MILNER RIDGE, MANITOBA
Family Fun Day
The Mooswa Lake Snoriders are hosting a family fun day on June 24.
Contact: Ted Molinski at (204) 265-3551
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July 5, 2008 | CROWSNEST PASS, ALBERTA
Family/Novice Trail Day
A one-day Family/Novice Trail Day is being planned for July 5, 2008, in the Carbondale and Lost Creek recreational areas in the Castle Special Management Area south of Crowsnest Pass, Alberta. |
July 12, 2008 | DRUMHELLER, ALBERTA
Motorcycle Madness
This event takes place at Centre Street and Third Avenue beginning at 10 a.m. There will be a bike parade, poker run, burnout pit, bike show, music and more. Contact: Lisa at (403) 823-5446. |
August 22, 2008 | FALCON LAKE, MANITOBA
Golf Tournament
The Whiteshell Snowmobile Club is having a golf tournament at the Falcon Lake Golf Course. Contact: Vermont at (204) 799-2770 |
More events
Looking for summer-related events? See the events calendar on our sister site, RidersWestMag.com. |
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See you next month!
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CELISTA, BC
Snow ghosts
This unusual photo was taken in the Crowfoot riding area near Celista, B.C., in February 2008. Jim Lamar, the photographer, and his friend Brian Farkus, the rider, were snowmobiling on top of the mountains when they spotted the large group of snow ghosts. Thanks Jim for sending us this photo—it is one-of-a-kind. |
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Click here to view all hotshots and/or submit your photo. |
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Old Sled Q&A blog
We at SnoRiders West receive many enquiries about vintage snowmobiles. Here are the most recent questions and answers. |
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