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 Season 1
SLEDSENSE Season 1 Episode 1
The SLEDSENSE crew heads north to Callander Bay in North Bay, Canada. We explore the vast trail system and take to the lake for a memorable ride in this popular winter destination. We also profile 16 year old racing phenom Brett Turcotte who is burning up the tracks on the Canadian snowcross circuit. If that's not enough how about a look at the Arctic Cat T660 Turbo, one of the most sophisticated sleds on the market.
SLEDSENSE Season 1 Episode 2
Haliburton Forest #2 S1E2
Adventure
We travel to Haliburton Forest and one of the worlds largest nature preserves. With 60,000 acres of untouched wilderness and a an almost endless trail system this is a true gem for any sledding enthusiast. On this episode we also feature a few survival tips and a look at the original mode of traversing the snow, dogsledding.
SLEDSENSE Season 1 Episode 3
Toby Creek #3 S1E3
Adventure
On this episode we head west to the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. Our host is Toby Creek Adventures located at Panorama, a world class ski resort. As mountain sledding differs greatly from trail riding we offer a few basic lessons as well as safety tips for the beginner. We also profile snowcross racer Earl Reimer from team Polaris.
SLEDSENSE Season 1 Episode 4
Fernie B.C. #4 S1E4
Adventure
We are in Fernie B.C. for some amazing mountain sledding in the majestic Rockies. This is a major winter destination and the resort offers packages for beginners and experts alike. We also decided to try our hand at the relatively new sport of tow-in skiing. Skiers get towed up the mountain by sled for some once in a lifetime runs.
SLEDSENSE Season 1 Episode 5
Prestige Tours #5 S1E5
Adventure
SLEDSENSE returns to British Columbia and Mount Fernie Provincial Park for an adventure the whole family can enjoy. Prestige Tours operates a year round service that includes some of the best sledding in the province. From wide open fields of fresh powder to winding mountain trails there is something for everyone in Fernie. We also feature some expert advise on avalanche awareness.
SLEDSENSE Season 1 Episode 6
Mount Sainte-Anne #6 S1E6
Adventure
The SLEDSENSE crew visits the oldest city in North America, Quebec City in Canada. Action Plein Air Sports plays host to a fantastic ride on Quebec's extensive trail system to the thrilling heights of Mount Sainte-Anne. We also take a look at one of the newest technologies on the snow, the lighting fast Snowhawk.
SLEDSENSE Season 1 Episode 7
Nord Tours #7 S1E7
Adventure
We join Nord Tours for more great trail riding in Quebec, Canada. This unique adventure includes a stop off at the Village of Igloos and a night in the only Ice Hotel in North America. We also discover an amazing place to do a little ice climbing.
SLEDSENSE Season 1 Episode 8
Hummer Tour #* S1E8
Adventure
We hook up with Cottage Country Tours for a sledding experience in northern Ontario. Its back country sledding at its best with miles of trails and an unscheduled encounter with a herd of white tailed deer. We also take to four wheels as we cruise some of the less accessible areas in specially equipped Hummers.
SLEDSENSE Season 1 Episode 9
Whistler Heli-Sledder #9
Adventure
On this very special edition of SLEDSENSE we do what few sledders have ever done before. From Whistler Ski Resort in British Columbia we fly by helicopter to the top of the Pemberton Ice Cap, a gigantic glacier formation, for some high elevation sledding. Join us as we traverse the glacier in search of the best snow and explore untouched ice caves and throw in a little tow-in skiing for good measure. It doesn't get any better than this.
SLEDSENSE Season 1 Episode 10
WSA Buffalo #10
Competition
On this episode we bring you WSA Snowcross action from Buffalo, New York. We also were privileged to attend the 6th annual Kelly Shire run for breast cancer. And for the wild at heart we feature the Slednecks stunt team performing for our cameras on top of a 8000 foot glacier.
SLEDSENSE Season 1 Episode 11
Come Play In The Snow #11
Adventure
The SLEDSENSE gang visit northern Ontario for a unique three day excursion through the rugged wilderness from Sault Ste. Marie to Wawa. Culminating in a train ride which allows sledders to drive their machines right onto the train!
SLEDSENSE Season 1 Episode 12
Panorama, British Columbia #12
This week we bring you an all out family sleddin' adventure from the wilds of the British Columbia backcountry. We re-visit the awesome 'Toby Creek Adventures' tour operator, who hooks us up with the one of the most spectacular rides in Canada. And, naturally, we take time for s'mores!
SLEDSENSE Season 1 Episode 13
Revelstoke, British Columbia #13
Adventure
Kevin and the gang go to the majestic peaks of Canada's ultimate deep pow destination - Revelstone British Columbia, or 'Revelstuck' as the locals have dubbed it. And you'll see why as Kevin attemts to hone his skills at deep pow riding admidst the swaying snowghosts in the backwoods of Revelstoke. You've never seen anything like it: this is a must for the diehard or rookie sledder alike. In Revelstoke, British Columbia we were guests of Glacier House Resort where hard-core snowmobiling is at it's finest. With over 50 feet of annual snowfall, this was a powderfest. This episode is for you if you currently ride, or want to learn how to ride, in deep powder.  
Season 2
SLEDSENSE 2006 Season 2 Episode 1
Saguenay, Quebec #14
Adventure
SLEDSENSE visits the Saguenay/Lac St Jean region of Quebec, Canada. Located about 3 hours drive north of Quebec City, this region boasts a trail system whose combined length roughly equals the distance between Chicago and LA! With snow 6 months a year, this place is outstanding and the sledding was epic. We also hit the lake for a taste of the local ice-fishing and finished off with another activity which is sure to become a tradition: Kevin falling flat on his face during a snowshoe race!
SLEDSENSE 2006 Season 2 Episode 2
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS, QUEBEC #15
SLEDSENSE visits the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada. As we’ve learned traveling this great globe, nature has it’s own agenda, which isn’t always the same as ours. Due to lack of snow and poor weather the trails were closed. So we headed to a local ski hill, where it proceeded to rain. A stop at the J. Armand Bombardier Museum, during a power outage set the scene for an intimate “candle lit” tour. The following day the temperature dropped to minus thirty as we attended the prestigious Ski-Doo race, the Grand Prix de Val Court. Admittedly we froze, but it was well worth it, as we got to meet Blair Morgan, Mike Island, the legendary Jacques Villeneuve, and others at this great event. So although our resolve was tried and tested, we still came away with another amazing winter adventure.
SLEDSENSE 2006 Season 2 Episode 3
STUMP LODGE, NEWFOUNDLAND #16
Adventure
SLEDSENSE visits the east coast of Canada, where we lay down some tracks on the island they call “The Rock”; Newfoundland. We are shown around by the Newfoundland & Labrador Snowmobile Federation, and we even get to be part of the official naming ceremony of a new sleddin’ lodge, called “Stump Lodge”. Boasting endless trails and backcountry terrain, no speed limits, and no helmet law, Newfoundland just might be the last frontier of Canadian snowmobiling.
SLEDSENSE 2006 Season 2 Episode 4
EAGLE MOUNTAIN LODGE, NEWFOUNDLAND #17
Adventure
SLEDSENSE continues to bring you the ultimate snowmobile vacation destinations around the world, and this week we discover a true hidden gem. Tucked away in the backcountry of Newfoundland, Canada, we visit the stunning Eagle Mountain Lodge. This “five star”, wilderness facility offers an exclusive private escape, with limitless riding, gourmet dining, first class luxurious accommodations, and some of the friendliest people you’ll find anywhere on this planet. We also take you to the most photographed location in Newfoundland, breathtakingly beautiful Western Brook Pond Gorge, in Gros Morne National Park. All this and more await you in Newfoundland, and on this week’s episode of SLEDSENSE.
SLEDSENSE Season2 Episode 5
Lapland Safari, Finland #18
Hold onto your helmets throttle jockeys, we've found the ultimate sleddin' destination! Sled Sense took a cruise across the pond to the self proclaimed snowmobiling capital of Europe: Finland. Land of saunas and ice swimming - prepare to laugh as Kevin tries the latter - this trip offered it all up. Great food, awesome accomodations, a tour of the Lynx factory and of course, a stop in with the Big Man himself, Santa Claus. (Wait 'til you see his sled)
SLEDSENSE Season 2 Episode 6
Iceland Part 1 #19
Well, they don't call it Iceland for nothing folks: these people are born sledders. You'll think you've just died and gone to sleddin' heaven when you see this place. Miles of open glacier riding, ice falls, geysers: in a word, unbelievable. Kev and the crew hook up with The Activity Group - Iceland's foremost tour operator - for a taste of Nordic glacier riding in one of the most picturesque countries in the world.
SLEDSENSE Season 2 Episode 7
Iceland Part 2 #20
Welcome back to Iceland! In this episode we continue our trek through the land of 'fire and ice', with a emphasis on the word 'ice'. Wait til you get a load of the ice cave we looked through! Comprised of ice that is thousands of years, we felt fairly confident it would hold up for the duration of our visit. We also get some local culture in this episode as we tour Reykjavik, stop in at an artist's studio and get serenaded by the Icelandic musical phenomenon, Bubbi. And of course there's more awesome glacier riding, and beautiful vistas: Iceland is truly unforgettable.
SLEDSENSE Season 2 Episode 8
Kenny Creek Lodge, Alaska #21
There's gold in them there hills! Well, if the gold you're referring to is in powder form and falls from the sky, then you're half right. But, there's real, no foolin' gold in them there hills as Sledsense takes a journey to the Northern US: the sublimely beautiful Alaska. Come along as we take a tour with the gang from Alaska Snow Safaris, and see all the sights along the trail to Kenny Creek Lodge. We go to the snow above the treeline, tour past an active gold claim, check out some antique sleds and see if we can catch a glimpse of the elusive weasel population.
SLEDSENSE Season 2 Episode 9
Valdez, Alaska #22
Well, we couldn't possibly have shown you everything Alaska has to offer in our last episode, so we're going to give 'er another shot! Welcome back to Alaska, and another wicked tour with the gang from Alaska Snow Safaris. Get an in depth look at how these hearty folks manage to deal with sled problems should they arise on the trail, let's just say, it's better to have a winch and not need it then to...well, you get the picture. And of course there's more riding above the treeline, finding some glacial ice, haunted hotels, powder fields and all that great stuff that keeps you coming back for the best snowmobile adventures in the world.
SLEDSENSE Season 2 Episode 10
Bas Saint Laurent, Quebec #23
We've said it before, and we'll say it again: Quebec is a snowmobiler's paradise! This week on Sledsense we visit the beautiful Bas Saint Laurent region of Quebec, boasting one of the largest trail systems in North America. In addition to riding the amazing trail systems throughout this massive region, we also fly out over the frozen Saint Lawrence river to visit the small community on Ile Verte. This is one amazing episode, jam packed with loads of sledding action: don't miss it!
SLEDSENSE Season 2 Episode 11
Chaudiere - Appalaches, Quebec #24
This week on Sledsense we continue our trip into Quebec driving through the Chaudiere-Appalaches region. Come along for the ride as Kevin and Brian discover the beauty of this vast region on some of the best trails in the world. They also try their hands at some dogsledding, and enjoy the benefits of the amazing Appalaches Lodge. Definitely a region for any serious sledder to have the ride of their life!
SLEDSENSE Season 2 Episode 12
Girl's Night Out
This week on Sledsense we ride along on an all female backcountry tour through the amazing Toby Creek area of British Columbia, Canada. As it turns out, not only are these ladies quite adept at handling the terrain, but they easily outdo the men when it comes to cuisine: Falafel in the bush anybody? As usual, Sledsense regular's Scott and Nicole Barsby arranged one of the most scenic tours we have ever experienced, through the wilds of the expansive B.C. backcountry, with lodgings nestled in the most remote region of their tour operation. This is definitely a one-of-a-kind tour, don't miss it!
SLEDSENSE Season 2 Episode 13
Best of Sledsense
Well, it's been 2 seasons so far, and we've surprised even ourselves at the places we've been to in order to bring you the absolute best in snowmobile adventure tourism. So, it had to be done - one episode featuring some of the most undeniably jaw-dropping sledding areas on the planet Earth. With segments featuring ice-cap riding in Whistler, visiting Santa in Finland, riding in a powder bowl in Revelstoke and glacier riding in iceland, these are definitely the most extreme, exotic and extraordinary sleddin' adventures ever captured in HD.
Season 3
Sledsense S3 E1 Revelstoke BC
Welcome back to Revelstoke! In last year's episode it snowed non-stop, this year the clouds disappeared and we had amazing bluebird days. Alex from Glacier House took us up to the highest point he could find to let us loose on the powder: it has to be seen to be believed. Riding through the snowghosts, carving through virgin pow, following caribou tracks, breathtaking vistas, and first-class accomodations all add up to make this one of the most rewarding episodes yet.
Sledsense S3 E2 St. Petersburg, Russia
If you like a little bit of history and culture with your sleddin' getaway, then Russia will knock your socks off. We hooked up the gang from Rosan, the largest sellers of BRP products in Russia and got the royal treatment as we hit the trails in this historic city. Riding with the Bombardier Club, we take in a fraction of the splendor that Russia has to offer: World War 2 monuments, historic architecture from Imperial times, snowcross, and a pagan ritual for the start of spring! Truly a unique experience, unlike anything n North America.
Sledsense S3 E3 Ekaterinburg, Russia
Welcome back comrade! Sledsense is back this week with another adventure-filled tour from the city of Ekatinerburg, Russia. Although Ekaterinburg is a city of over 1 million inhabitants, it is far enough north to be considered the gateway to Siberia. So, we headed out into the woods to see what we could find. Besides the untouched natural beauty of Russia's forests and lakes, we happened upon an ancient village nestled in the woods and received a rather interesting reception from the villagers. Let's just say there was significantly more singing and dancing than a traditional North American greeting. Loads of fun in this episode: check it out!
Sledsense S3 E4 Kiruna, Sweden
This week on Sledsense we bring you yet another amazing sledding destination from across the pond: Kiruna, Sweden. Home of the original Ice Hotel, and featuring diverse riding conditions, Sweden was one of our favourite sleddin' trips yet! We started in the mountains where we had bluebird riding conditions but gradually found our way down to the lowlands where most of the powder had been blown to after a particularily blustery season. After a full afternoon of carving through powder on one of Sweden's many lakes, we made our way to a lunch stop where the our illustrious hosts from the Ice Hotel cooked up a 'wicked awesome' potato and reindeer meal, in the tradition of the native Sami people. And, of course, we spent the night at the beautiful Ice Hotel, where we concluded this weeks adventure.
Sledsense S3 E5 Tromso, Norway Part1
This week on Sledsense we visit the Troms County region of Norway, which is located just across the border from Kiruna, Sweden. Due to restrictions placed upon snowmobiling in Norway, we had to acquire special permission to complete a historic, first-time crossing from Sweden to Norway via snowmobiles over an incredibly scenic mountaintop. From there we arrive at the Polar Zoo to get up close and personal inside the pen with some of the native predators in the Arctic. Still not enough for you? Alright, well we do some lake riding with the gang from Villmarkstur, try a little ice fishing, meet some native Saamis, and tour the impossibly beautiful city of Tromso, also known as the Paris of the North. STILL not enough? We didn't think so either which is why we had to split this blockbuster into 2 episodes. So drop by next week for more of the best Adventure Traveling on the tube!
Sledsense S3 E6 Tromso, Norway Part 2
This week on Sledsense we're back for even more action in the Troms County region of Norway. This time we head for the hills and carve across the fog-bound mountain ranges of Norway's incredible wilderness and meet up with a Saami family who treat us to an authentic reindeer-drawn sleigh ride. As an added bonus we take a tour of Polaria in Tromso, an arctic research facility that studies the habits of the indigenous seal population. Being able to hand feed these gentle giants was a real thrill! Lastly, we take a look at Norway's capital, Oslo, and tour the Viking museum for a unique look into Norway's rich history: a truly amazing episode!
Sledsense S3 E7 Lake Myvatn, Iceland
This week on Sledsense, we take you to one of the most remote regions on the planet for adventure travel - the Lake Myvatn region of Iceland. Come along for the adventure as we blaze a trail across glacier carved open expanses as far as the eye can see. We stop off at the most powerful waterfall in Europe for a little taste test.
Sledsense S3 E8 Reykjavik, Iceland 2007
This week on Sledsense we take you to the capital of Iceland - the historic city of Reykjavik. Not only is the city itself one of the most beautiful in Scandinavia, but the entire region is some of the most picturesque in the world. We get our start with the Mountaineers of Iceland Adventure Tours and hit the back country in some amazing Super Jeeps:, fording rivers, blasting through 5 foot snowbanks, and traversing roads which less stalwart travelers dare not tread. We visit some of the geysers and waterfalls which pepper the area, and end up getting stuck - literally - in a blizzard that makes the way forward impossible. So, the next day, we start out of our snowmobiles and hit some of the greatest areas Iceland has to offer. Lunch on a volcanic crater, blasting across mile after mile of seemingly limitless powder: the smiles never left our faces!
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