The SledSend Podcast

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What started as a group of guys connecting online turned into something a lot bigger. For the first time ever, the Sled Send Brotherhood came together in real life for our first retreat. Guys drove from all over the country to spend a weekend riding, hanging out, and building something that honestly feels rare these days — real brotherhood. This episode is a look back at that weekend. We talk abou...

2,300 miles.40 below zero. Eight straight days of pain. This was Smasher’s fourth time racing the Iron Dog — the longest and most brutal snowmobile race in the world. And this one hit different. He rode through full whiteout blizzards where you couldn’t see 20 feet in front of you. Fixed broken A-arms in the middle of nowhere. Got turned around on the wrong trail. Watched a Top 10 finish slip away...

Today’s episode is a little different. Two different snowmobile podcasts coming together on the same episode. We’ve got Tyler Smith and Shae Sainsbury from the SledSend podcast with us, and instead of pretending like we don’t all kinda do the same thing, we decided to sit down and compare notes. We talk about how SledSend actually got started, what they’ve learned after interviewing a pile of peop...

At 15 years old, most kids are still trying to figure out what they’re interested in. Taos already knows. In this episode, we sit down with one of the youngest Backwoods Retreat winners we’ve ever had on the podcast — a rider who has made real sacrifices to carve his own path in the sled industry. He chose homeschool to pursue riding more seriously. He’s stepping into Rmsha hillclimb racing. He’s...

The Backwoods Giveaway Retreat almost didn’t happen. Three weeks before the event, the lodge double-booked us. No backup plan. Six random winners already selected. Sponsors committed. Trucks loaded. Momentum rolling. And that was just the beginning. In this episode, we break down everything that went wrong leading up to the weekend — from scrambling to find a new lodge, to heat exchanger failures,...

What would it take to bring Hay Days-level energy to the West Coast? In this episode, we sit down with Levi to talk about his vision for building something bigger than just another ride day — an event designed to grow snowmobiling, build community, and elevate the culture of the sport. From guiding alongside elite riders at Proven Progression to making high-stakes decisions in the backcountry, Lev...

The snow is bad. The season isn't going to plan. But this episode proves riding has never really been about the snow. In this episode of the Sled Send Podcast, all five of the crew are finally back together under one roof for the first time this season. What starts as catching up quickly turns into a real conversation about brotherhood, responsibility, avalanche awareness, and what a bad snow year...

A lot of people love snowmobiling. Far fewer think about what it takes to protect it. In this episode, we sit down with Corbin Shaw to talk about the responsibility that comes with riding backcountry — from avalanche education and risk awareness to advocacy, access, and leadership within the sport. We unpack the difference between fear-based safety messaging and real education, why being an asset...

Everyone asks what the SledSend Team Rider Program actually is — so we finally break it down. This episode isn’t about snowmobile stories or riding tips. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at why the SledSend Team Rider Program exists, who it’s for, and what makes it fundamentally different from traditional sponsorships or ambassador programs. We talk about: Why this isn’t a sponsorship — and never wil...

Snowmobiling starts as something you do. For some people, it quietly becomes something you are. In this episode, we sit down with Eric Olson to talk about why snowmobiling evolves from a hobby into an identity — and what that shift changes about the way you live your life. After stepping away from sledding for nearly 15 years, Eric found his way back to the mountains at a very different stage of l...

Most people think preparation starts right before the season begins. In reality, that mindset is exactly what leads to frustration, wasted money, and preventable mistakes. In this episode, we break down what real preparation actually looks like — from maintaining your equipment and staying physically ready, to managing the financial side that most people avoid thinking about. Along the way, we sha...

In this episode, we break down five things we wish we knew in our first year of riding — lessons that only come from experience, mistakes, and time on the snow. From hesitation and confidence, to gear choices, fitness, avalanche awareness, and riding with people who push you to get better, this conversation is all about shortening the learning curve for newer riders and helping experienced riders...

What started as a simple first ride of the season turned into a moment we won’t forget. In this episode, we break down how one small decision triggered an avalanche right in front of us and what it taught us about complacency, risk, and responsibility in the backcountry. We walk through the entire day from planning the trip and trailhead checks to the split second where everything changed. We talk...

Buying a gift for a sledder is surprisingly hard. Between expensive gear, personal preferences, and all the little things you never think about until you are stuck waist-deep in powder, most people either overspend or pick the wrong thing entirely. In this episode, we break down the most overlooked, practical, actually useful gifts for sledders across four budget categories: Under $25, under $50,...

This episode gets into the real side of riding: identity, mindset, and what actually separates a rider in today’s sled culture. We talk early-season conditions and sled builds, but the core of this conversation is about growth. Riders often chase mods or compare themselves to the top names, but the truth is that your biggest advantage is who you are. We break down how to differentiate yourself, wh...

Every rider has that one day on the mountain where everything goes sideways, and this episode is packed with all of ours. From tree collisions and blown belts to lost gear, shoulder injuries, stuck throttles, and near-misses we still can’t explain, we are sharing the stories we usually do not talk about. No lessons, no analyzing, just pure chaos, bad luck, and the moments that turned great rides i...

In today’s episode, Brett shares the story that changed everything — the day a simple mistake on the mountain turned into a near-death accident that left him trapped under his sled, fighting to stay calm, fighting to stay conscious, and fighting to survive. Doctors told him he may never use his hand again. He was staring down the possibility of losing the very thing that made him feel alive. But w...

Everyone says you need the latest $25K setup to really ride. Leon proved otherwise. In this episode, we sit down to hear how he got into sledding — starting with an old Yamaha, how he sold a goat to fund his next sled (yeah, an actual goat), and a mindset that’s all about chasing good snow. We talk about what keeps people hooked on this sport, how the SledSend brotherhood fills that same void team...

What happens when the crew sits down to answer unfiltered questions from the Sled Send community? You get real talk that mixes laughs, chaos, and lessons from life in the mountains. In this episode, the guys dive into everything from sled prep and early-season hype to what it actually means to be an asset to your crew. There’s talk about who the real “sled dad” is, how to stay prepared in the back...

What if one event completely changed the future of snowmobiling? In this episode, Tyler breaks down his weekend in Missoula, Montana, for Proven Progression’s Beyond the Backcountry — a sold-out event that packed more than 800 riders, pros, and fans under one roof. From the premiere of Beyond the Backcountry Vol. 2 to the energy inside The Wilma, this wasn’t just a film screening — it felt like th...

We thought it’d be a fun idea to play  Would You Rather: Backcountry Edition … but it got out of hand fast. In this episode, the crew puts each other on the spot with some of the most ridiculous, impossible, and painfully honest questions in sledding. From breaking down the ultimate sponsor dilemmas to choosing between your sled or your crew, it didn’t take long before things got personal. You’ll...

In this episode of the SledSend Podcast , the crew dives deep into backcountry fitness , gym discipline , and what it really takes to build a body built for snowmobiling.  From fat-to-fit transformations to the mental game behind showing up every day, Tyler, Jeff, Shae, and Jose share raw stories, workout routines, and the motivation that fuels their grind. They talk training splits, nutrition, re...

What happens when Polaris drops the wildest sled we’ve ever seen — but you can’t even buy it yet? 👀 This week, the crew breaks down the insane new Caleb Kesterke 9R Boost, our predictions on if (and when) it’ll hit the market, and how we’d price it if it did. We also dive into our personal sled setups for 2025, favorite gear, and some behind-the-scenes updates from the snowmobile industry (includ...

Golf almost turning into a fistfight. Missing the biggest sledding event of the year and feeling the sting of FOMO. Plus, chaos on airplanes, conspiracy theories, and building a brotherhood around snowmobiling. In this first episode, we dive into stories that are funny, painful, and relatable. From working way longer than promised, to skipping Haydays for the first time, to the wild travel moments...