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Looking for something to better your backcountry decision making capabilities? http://avalanchepatch.com/ ABOUT THIS BOOK The majority of avalanche accidents are a result of errors in judgment, often shockingly evident only in hindsight. Avalanche workers have long recognized this problem which has spurred much work on the “human factors”, resulting in some notable benefit for the […]
Online Course – Route Finding Exercises
- August 13, 2017
- advanced riding, basic riding, intermediate riding, safety
- by sled360
Here is a way for you to practice your route finding skills. In the following photographs we have built some fun games where you must try and navigate your way from the green hut to the red hut. Be careful to navigate around areas that contain avalanche potential Click and hold the left mouse to […]
Proper Snowmobile Sled Deck Loading Technique
- August 13, 2017
- basic riding, safety, sled decks and trailers
- by sled360
I can still remember how intimated I was the first time I hit the ramp up to a 6′ high sled deck. In this quick video, I cover a few key points to remember when loading such as your body position and the sled alignment, the starting point, your aiming point, and entry speed. With […]
How To Tame Your Avalanche Dragon
- August 13, 2017
- advanced riding, basic riding, intermediate riding, safety
- by sled360
Over the last ten years there have been fantastic advances in the field of avalanche safety through research and technical development. Additions made to snow stability evaluations like ‘fracture character’ during the ‘compression test’ deepen our awareness of what is happening with the snow. There have also been the development terrain assessment tools, which help […]
Through New Goggles
- August 13, 2017
- basic riding, intermediate riding, safety
- by sled360
Hello everyone, I am truly excited to have been asked by Sled360 to provide to tell my story of what my journey has been like getting into snowmobiling. I’m hoping that my blog will help people who are wanting to get into the sport or re-engage after some time away, will provide information to assist […]
Snowmobile Basics – Sled Extraction
- August 13, 2017
- advanced riding, intermediate riding, safety
- by sled360
Here is an excerpt from our eBook: Snowmobiling Basics – Sled Extraction Snowmobiles are more reliable than ever these days, but it’s important to remember that for every slope you go down, there is one that you have to get your sled back up. This task becomes especially difficult when extracting inoperable or unrideable equipment. […]
Mountain Snowmobiling – What’s in my Pack
- August 13, 2017
- clothing and products, safety, tools and gear
- by sled360
If you’re getting ready for a day out on the snow then you’re probably thinking about what to pack. First of all, it’s important to be prepared for every possible situation. While you want to have a variety of equipment and tools, you also don’t want to overpack resulting in a heavy load. Below is […]
Snowmobile Group Riding Etiquette
- August 13, 2017
- basic riding, safety
- by sled360
We all ride for one reason – because we love it. And what better way to ride than in the company of friends? With that in common, it’s only logical that we all take the time to consider fellow riders and our environment. That way, we can all continue to enjoy this wonderful sport while […]