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TWISTED SAGAS OF A DEMENTED PARTS GIRL

Mind in the gutter and feet planted behind the counter our parts girl Trish has a strange and warped sense of humour that goes well with the job. Continue reading

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FEATURE: SLED-SKIING WITH MAD MAX ARSENAULT

For most of us the sled is a means of pleasure unto itself but for others it’s a tool. Max Arsenault used his this season to film a big mountain ski segment for Teton Gravity Research’s The Colab. Here are photos from three days of filming Continue reading

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FEATURE: A DAY IN THE LIFE – PART 2

It was off to Seagrams for another air session and a bigger crew on the trail of footage for Fourcast 3. Tagging along with Clint Miller, Russ Zee, Todd Eberts, Jorli Ricker, Dave Craig and Jonathan Schramm. Continue reading

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FEATURE: A DAY IN THE LIFE – PART 1

We joined Russ Zee, Clint Miller and Jonathan Schramm for some filming in Whistler. Check out a behind the scenes look at Fourcast 3. Booter day! Continue reading

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INTRODUCING TEAM VERTICAL DOMINATION

Freeride sledding is changing and one of these changes is the age of riders. Younger and younger rippers are getting out there and tearing it up. We would like to introduce Team Vertical Domination, a group of well rounded, teen shredders out to make a name for themselves Continue reading

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THE RISE OF TECHNOLOGY

The mountain specific snowmobile has come a long way in twenty years and it’s exciting to think about where we are and where we are going with all of this new technology. Continue reading

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SWITCHING TEAMS

Trish has had a change of towns, jobs and sleds lately that has made her question brand loyalty. Something to think about as she contemplates the switch. Continue reading

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RACING RETURNS TO COLORADO – A PARTY ON THE SNOW

Steven Marlenee gives us the low down on the Roost The Butte event that went down recently at Crested Butte, Colorado. Continue reading

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I SPY

Toby Salin has been out shooting a lot of backcountry skiing in the Brandywine, B.C. area this year. On a recent shoot he saw some sled action that he couldn’t help but stop and snap a couple quick photos of. Yep green Monster Cat and Turcotte. Continue reading

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2 STROKE YOGA

Some people lay out their mats, stretch, twist and tweak their yoga poses on the search for peace, serenity and enlightenment. Trish Drinkle just rides her sled in the mountains. Continue reading

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THE RISE OF THE YOUTH

It’s transition time for the sport, the new market is coming up and the youth are going to be taking over. With more eclectic backgrounds, different and more modern influences as well as an update fashion sense, it’s time to follow the youngsters! Continue reading

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THE SLEDHATER, THE SLEDLOVER AND THE SLEDWHATEVER

Joy Sullivan of North Road Productions went from the Sledhater to the Sledlover and has some tips for you to help transition your spouse into a more forgiving state of mind. Continue reading

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CRUNCH TIME – THE SPRING CLOCK

Spring is here and the season will be coming to a close soon, maybe it has for some folks while for others they may be riding into June. Either way it is winding down, have you done everything you want to this season? Continue reading

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INTUITION

Training and knowledge are key for safe travel and play in the backcountry but it is also important to trust your gut. Intuition is a strong player in the decisions we make as well. Trish Drinkle explores this phenomena. Continue reading

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THE RISE OF A CULTURE

Freeride snowmobiling is more than a sport it is a lifestyle and culture all it’s own. As more and more get into it our history, stories and sled family grow and we are all a part of it! Continue reading

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