November 2007 | Welcome to the SnoRiders eNewsletter
Lately, we've heard reports of snow falling on the trails. And where there's snow, there's always snowmobilers. So if you're one of the lucky few who've been out sledding, make sure you enter our hotshot contest. We've already given out some cool prizes to guys who sent in photos of their early season adventures and we have a lot more prizes to give away. This month's newsletter is packed with snowmobile news, destinations, riding stories and new products.

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SOUTH CARIBOO, BRITISH COLUMBIA The choice is yours With hundreds of miles of trails and spectacular wilderness scenery, the South Cariboo region provides sledders with hour upon hour of adventure. From Clinton, Lac La Hache and Lac des Roches to the Interlakes area and the Fraser River, it is a vast region in B.C.'s interior.

BONNERS FERRY, IDAHO Beginner's luck I was finally outfitted in winter gear just a tad on the large side and ordered to hang on as friends resolved to take me up a mountain and show me what the big deal about snowmobiling really is. MEDINA, MINNESOTA Ready to race Polaris snocross racers are eagerly looking forward to Thanksgiving weekend, but not because of turkey dinners and football. TORONTO, ONTARIO The greatest show on earth Huge crowds of enthusiastic powersports fanatics continue to make this show the world's largest. People like snowmobiles We have all read stories claiming the use of snowmobiles in Yellowstone National Park is not supported by the majority of people. Whenever I read these articles I wonder where their data came from and why do some people have such a misplaced agenda. Yellowstone is set to open On December 19, 2007, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton national parks and the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway are scheduled to open for the winter season. CLUB NEWS » BEAUSEJOUR, MANITOBA Let it snow, let it snow If the saying is true and we get comparable amounts of snow to the rain we’ve received this spring and summer, we’re in for some awesome trail riding this winter. INSIDE THE INDUSTRY » BLACK DIAMOND, ALBERTA Success in safety Zac’s Tracs’ avalanche safety training is recognized at a national level at the 2007 International Snowmobile Congress in June. Get your photos published in the upcoming magazine! SnoRiders West is looking for snowmobiling photos from the following areas: Fernie, Revelstoke, Golden, Valemount, Mackenzie, Fort St. John, Shuswap region, Crowsnest Pass, High Level, La Crete, Whitecourt, La Ronge, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Whitehorse, Baudette, Minnesota and Haines, Alaska. Send your photos to info@kpimedia.com with your name and a short description of when and where the photo was taken. Advertisement SNOWMOBILE CALENDAR 2008 Schedule a day of sledding From grass and asphalt drags to waterskipping and powder riding, the Snowmobile Calendar 2008 showcases the many different faces of snowmobiling. WINTER FOOTWEAR TRACTION DEVICE Yaktrax—Get a grip Yaktrax are spikeless, easy on/off, lightweight devices that slip on to the soles of footwear, giving instant traction on slippery streets, sidewalks and trails. VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE CALENDAR Old sleds—all year long Organizers of the Alliston Vintage Sled Show, held annually in Alliston, Ontario, have sorted through their best images to create the 2008 Alliston Vintage Sled Show Calendar. BRIDGE LAKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA Bridging the gap Snowmobiling brings friends and families together—especially at Bridge Lake. LAC LA BICHE, ALBERTA Sledding lakeside Just two hours northeast of Edmonton in Alberta’s Lakeland, the Lac La Biche region offers snowmobiling on ungroomed trails and along peaceful lakeshores. PRINCE ALBERT, SASKATCHEWAN Dedicated sledders Rob Venn of the Prince Albert Snowrunners believes that the club has changed in the last number of years, but the heart of the snowmobiling association is still strong and active longtime members who continue to make a difference. January 19, 2008 | YUKON The last great road race A long-distance race, the Alcan 200 started 38 years ago and has become known as the last great road race in North America. February 2-16, 2008 | BIG LAKE, ALASKA The world's longest snowmobile race For more than two decades, snowmachine enthusiasts have flocked to Alaska to either compete in or watch riders embark on one of the toughest races known to man—the Tesoro Iron Dog. Feb. 21 - 24, Feb. 28 - Mar. 2, Mar. 6 - 9, 2008 | YUKON & ALASKA Trek Over the Top What started as a small group of sledders who journeyed over the Top of the World Highway 14 years ago has turned into the Yukon’s premier snowmobiling event. March 15, 2007 | REVELSTOKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA Four decades of sledding The Revelstoke Snowmobile Club and Yamaha Canada are celebrating their 40th anniversaries. WPSA race schedule The World PowerSports Association (WPSA) conducts a series of national races as well as state and regional racing in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. November 23-25, 2007 | ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA BC Snow Expo With 120,000 square feet of indoor showroom space, the BC Snow Expo is a virtual motorsport extravaganza. See you next month! Remember, this newsletter is designed to keep you informed about the latest in riding machines of all kinds. If you enjoyed it, invite a friend to subscribe! If for any reason you ever wish to unsubscribe (and we hope you never do) just reply to this e-mail with unsubscribe in the subject line. Thanks to you, SnoRiders and RidersWest are pleased to be Western Canada's leading riding magazines and website publisher. —Keith Powell, SnoRiders publisher Suite 100, 100 - 7th Ave. S., Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 2J4 To help us fulfill your request to receive information from SnoRidersWest.com via e-mail, please add distribution@kpimedia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.

• Glacier House Resort • South Cariboo Co-op & Visitor Info Centre • Village of McBride • Klondike Visitors Association • West Country Leisure • Tota • Camoplast Experience an excellent snowmobile adventure Friendly communities, endless trails and lots of fresh snow—that's what sledding in Central Alberta is all about. Experience an excellent snowmobile adventure From Big River and Debden to Kamsack and Yorkton, Saskatchewan is a great place to go snowmobiling. Win the snowmobile track of your choice Camoplast Inc., is giving you the chance to win one of three brand new tracks for your sled: the Cobra, ICE Attak and ICE Ripper XT. Enter to Win in the Best Western SICAMOUS STAY & PLAY contest SOUTHERN ALBERTA Riding in the Rockies Glen Smyth and Doug Bachura kicked off the season in the Rocky Mountains of Southern Alberta on October 6, 2007. "It was awesome, deep and very technical," said Bachura. "It was well worth the rocky ride." —submitted by Doug Bachura New hotshot contest is bigger and better than ever Over the years, our hotshot contest has been a favourite feature on SnoRiders West but this year it is even better. A number of major sponsors have come on board and will be providing awesome monthly prizes for the best snowmobiling shots. Sledding videos will also be accepted as entries. Click here for more information on how to enter. Old Sled Q&A blog We at SnoRiders West receive many enquiries about vintage snowmobiles. Here are the most recent questions and answers. We invite you to post your snowmobile-related ad on our RiderClassifieds. Or check out the listings. Click here for details.