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
Who is David Lesh? Over the last few years, the name David Lesh has circulated around the ski, snowboard, and outdoor enthusiast communities. Lesh is a 35-year-old Coloradan and the owner of an apparel company called Virtika. Virtika has become a huge success and is responsible for Lesh’s fame, but he has become much more than his brand and has amassed nearly 100,000 followers on […] Friday Fun Jesse | August 6, 2021 7 Comments
VIDEO: Turning the Port City of Duluth, MN Into A Snowmobile Thrill Ride w/ Red Bull Rider Levi LaVallee [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vzbji6cNyM"] SnowBrains | April 7, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Snowmobiler Dead After Cornice Break/Cliff Fall/Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe, CA Yesterday A snowmobiler died after falling off a cornice break/cliff fall/avalanche at Frog Lake just north of Donner Pass near Lake Tahoe, CA yesterday, March 20, 2021. We are getting conflicting reports from The Sierra Avalanche Center and the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office with one saying it was a cliff fall and the other saying it was a cornice break/fall/avalanche. The […] Industry News AvyBrains | March 21, 2021 0 Comments
Industry News
Friday Fun
