Snowmobiling safety
With preparation and information, you can ensure a safe sledding experience
At SnoRiders, we pride ourselves on keeping safety at the forefront—and we believe that snowmobilers across the country are doing their utmost to keep sledding safe and enjoyable. We talk to experienced riders and experts who know how to read terrain, and keep you up to date with events like safety workshops and products to help you stay safe. We all love to do things that get our heart racing and adrenalin pumping, so let's live to do it another day.
Featured Snowmobiling safety articles
New online resources at avalanche website
Professional forecasts and tools are available for many mountain areas to help simplify decision-making.
Interpreting the CAC’s Special Avalanche Warnings
The weather is great, the snow is awesome and you’ve checked the Canadian Avalanche Centre’s public avalanche bulletin. The avalanche hazard is rated as Considerable—but there is also a Special Avalanche Warning or SPAW attached. What does this mean?
New-format avalanche bulletins have been unveiled
Snowmobilers will have an improved resource for making snow safety decisions this winter with the unveiling of new avalanche bulletins by the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC).
Teck Resources helps Canadian Avalanche Centre educate backcountry users
The Companion Rescue Skills course is a one-day, field-based course that focuses on effective self-rescue.
BRP Expands avalanche safety awareness courses
BRP is expanding its outreach program on avalanche safety awareness.
Hotshots
Taking an easier route?Lou Maffret takes a shortcut while sledding in the glorious Kakwa area.
SnoRiders Insider
International Snowmobile Congress coming up in Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Snow Tracs
Practice with your rescue toolsIf you are not fully confident with all the functions of your beacon, you are not a dependable rescue team member.
Gearboxx
A potentially life-saving toolThe Float 30 avalanche airbag from Backcountry Access is a must-have for anyone planning to ride in the mountains this season.