Yellowstone Announces Lottery for 2024-2025 Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning Thursday, Aug. 1, people may apply to the 2024-2025 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park without a commercial guide. Authorized in 2013, the Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program allows permit-holders to enter the park for up to three days with a group of up to five snowmobilers. Related: [UPDATED] U.S. […] Press Release | July 23, 2024 0 Comments
Yellowstone National Park, WY, Announces Lottery For 23/24 Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access From next Tuesday, August 1, 2023, interested snowmobilers may apply for the 23/24 season lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park, WY, without a commercial guide. Authorized in 2013, the Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program allows permit-holders to enter the park for up to three days with a group of up to five snowmobilers. This year’s lottery will be […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 26, 2023 0 Comments
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
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
[VIDEO] Gnarly Skidoo Accident Caught With Insta360 Snowmobile athlete Andy Messner caught the blood-curdling moment his Skidoo landed on top of him with his Insta360. Andy attempts a jump off a ramp and falls off the Skidoo as the snowmobile shoots further into the air and proceeds to land on the athlete. Andy broke his hip in the accident. Related: [VIDEO] Insta360 – How To Create Jaw-Dropping […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 29, 2023 0 Comments
Rally Driver Ken Block Killed in Snowmobile Accident in Utah Competitive rally driver Kenneth Block died in a snowmobile accident near his ranch in Woodland, Utah, at the age of 55 on January 2, 2023. Ken was an American rally driver with the Hoonigan Racing Division, formerly known as Monster World Rally Team, and competed in series such as Rally America, World Rally Championships, FIA ERX Supercar Championships, and Global […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 3, 2023 0 Comments
The First Stand-Up Snowmobile Looks to Revolutionize Winter Powersports There are so many ways to transport yourself on snow. Skis, snowboards, snow blades, snow bikes, fat bikes, snowshoes, and snowmobiles, just to name a few. Now, a Canadian company has created another option in the motorized space of snow travel with the first stand-up snowmobile; the Widescape WS250. The WS250 is a revolution in winter powersports and comes with […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 6, 2022 1 Comment
Former Pro-Skier David Lesh Found Guilty of Riding Snowmobile at Closed Keystone Resort, CO to Promote His Business Former pro-skier David Lesh has been found guilty of illegally riding a snowmobile at a terrain park in closed Keystone Resort on April 24, 2020, and undertaking an unauthorized commercial venture on national forestland. Lesh’s own social media pictures played a part in the conviction. US Magistrate Judge Gordon Gallagher ruled that Lesh’s social media campaign with photos on or pretending […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 25, 2021 2 Comments