Ride On!
I am going to be honest. I have never snowmobiled. I was born in California, where frost on the ground was a rare occurrence and I did not see, touch or know about snow until I moved to Canada.
I joined the Koocanusa Publications team almost two years ago after getting my BA in journalism. My university professors taught me that to get a great story you must write what you know. While this message holds a lot of truth, I believe it is broadly stated. Although I do not have a first-hand understanding of snowmobiling, the numerous people I have spoken with have helped me see the sport through their eyes. These people eat, breathe and live for winter, sledding and powder filled days. The passion that emanates from their voices when they talk about their sport inspires me to learn more. That is where you come in—our trusted readers—to share your stories with me. If you have anything that you would like to share with me and perhaps with the world, please email me, I would love to hear about you and your snowmobiling adventures.
And for the first time—Ride On!
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Rider, turned racer, turned guide
Tim Hurst, a full time ATV and snowmobile guide for Toby Creek Adventures near Invermere, B.C., has always been a sled head at heart.
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Serious about safety
Toby Creek Adventures paves the way in precautionary avalanche procedures.
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What a poker game!
On February 27th, the Cranbrook Snowmobile Club hosted its annual poker rally and I can now say that I have snowmobiled—and I loved it.
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No stranger to danger
Cody Borchers—named the first alternate in the freestyle competition for the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colorado is ripping up the track
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We will remember
Residents of the Sparwood community are still reeling from the tragedy that struck on December 28, 2008.
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The man behind the camera
Brent Veideman is the one holding the camera to capture professional snowmobilers as they defy the laws of gravity and do what no completely sane person would attempt.