What are MoonBikes and Will They Soon Replace Snowmobiles? What are MoonBikes? Expertly designed and crafted in France, they are simply the world’s first electric snowbike. MoonBikes are fun, silent, and have no operational footprint. They are easy to ride, store, and transport. They are three times lighter than a snowmobile. This makes them a great choice for decarbonized mobility at ski resorts. They are also a fantastic alternative for […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 6, 2023 0 Comments
Yamaha Announces it Will No Longer Make Snowmobiles | Business is No Longer Sustainable Yesterday, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans to withdraw from the snowmobile business. The Company plans to end sales of snowmobiles in Japan through the 2022 model year*, Europe through the 2024 model year, and North America through the 2025 model year. Related: Taos Ski Valley, NM, Adds Electric Snowmobiles to its Fleet 1. History of the Business and Reasons […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 29, 2023 0 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM, Adds Electric Snowmobiles to its Fleet Taos Ski Valley, a world-class resort in New Mexico, has purchased a new fleet of electric snowmobiles. The machines were bought from the Canadian-based company Taiga, which is creating innovation in the snowmobile industry at a truly impressive rate. Related: Taos, NM: A Confluence of Culture Taos initially purchased nine snowmobiles from Taiga, and they plan to further integrate these […] Matt Scribner | May 9, 2023 0 Comments
Snowmobiler Killed by Avalanche in British Columbia A snowmobiler was killed on Saturday after getting caught in an avalanche in the Thunderwater Lake area north of Panorama, BC. Related: Head On A Swivel – Snowmobile Avalanche Awareness Avalanche Canada says a group of three was snowmobiling above Whirlpool Lake when two riders were caught in an avalanche reportedly triggered near a rocky feature on a slope. “A […] Avalanche AvyBrains | April 17, 2023 0 Comments
Utah Avalanche Center Releases Full Report From Avalanche in Pole Canyon That Killed 1 Snowmobiler Yesterday the Utah Avalanche Center released its full report from the fatal slide in Pole Canyon, UT, on March 27th, 2023. The findings can be a learning opportunity for all of us. The full report is below: Accident: Pole Canyon Observer Name: UAC Staff Observation Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Avalanche Date: Monday, March 27, 2023 Region: Salt Lake » […] Avalanche AvyBrains | April 5, 2023 0 Comments
Snowmobiler’s Body Found Under 22-Feet of Snow Following Utah Avalanche On Monday, a snowmobiler was killed after he triggered and was fully buried in an avalanche in a canyon west of Utah Lake. The victim’s body was buried beneath 22 feet of snow. Related: Head On A Swivel – Snowmobile Avalanche Awareness The 38-year-old man was snowmobiling with a group of five in Pole Canyon near Lewiston Peak, Cedar Fort. He and […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 28, 2023 0 Comments
Ruby Mountains, NV, Trip Report: A Windy, Wild, 2-Day Backcountry Snowmobile/Ski Experience with Sled NV Report from Friday and Saturday, March 9-10, 2023 Little is known about the 100-mile-long Ruby Mountain Range in northeastern Nevada. There is no avalanche forecast there. Hardly any roads travel through it. There are very few people who recreate in them. The Rubies are one of the most remote mountain ranges in the continental U.S. But what is known about […] Trip Report Martin Kuprianowicz | March 13, 2023 0 Comments
Snowmobiler Killed in Idaho Avalanche Yesterday A snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche yesterday, Sunday, March 12th. The group of three was riding in the Stanley Lake Creek drainage of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Related: Head On A Swivel – Snowmobile Avalanche Awareness The victim was caught and carried while ascending a slope. They were buried over three feet deep. A nearby group of three […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 13, 2023 0 Comments