Learning Backcountry Basics with Pro Snowmobiler Amber Holt

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  • Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
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    SnowTrax Television Co-Host Luke Lester visits with Arctic Cat factory sponsored rider Amber Holt at her Backcountry Basics mountain riding camp.
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  • @doobyboy21
    @doobyboy21 Рік тому

    This was an awesome video ! More of these types of videos on Snowtrax tv would be so amazing !

  • @travislarson7163
    @travislarson7163 5 років тому +7

    I've been doing it wrong this whole time... I've been muscling the sled and to much throttle!! Thanks for the pointers!!

  • @coleingram7410
    @coleingram7410 5 років тому +1

    The way I learned backcountry rideing was just messing around on out 300 luckily in Manitoba where i am we have some me hills and a decent amount of snow

  • @hebson21
    @hebson21 10 років тому +58

    when in doubt throttle out

    • @maineboystv7115
      @maineboystv7115 6 років тому +14

      And remember trees are for traction.

    • @samarmstrong4328
      @samarmstrong4328 4 роки тому +3

      Remeber don’t ride a Arctic cuz cats climb trees

  • @Kevin-ix4qz
    @Kevin-ix4qz 5 років тому +9

    I would like to take a course like this in a heartbeat.

  • @scottsweeney5005
    @scottsweeney5005 5 років тому +2

    Great video I love the sled's

  • @dianah.9905
    @dianah.9905 3 роки тому

    I want to learn!!🙌🏼

  • @IdahoFluke
    @IdahoFluke 6 років тому

    Is she still doing classes out of island park?

  • @Gabriel-x2y
    @Gabriel-x2y 6 років тому +25

    bullshit best way to learn something its jump on it and try until you succeed. From 80's kids and your welcome!!

    • @yteka99
      @yteka99 6 років тому +3

      Depends how good you want to be. You'll for sure figure out what works for you doing it that way, but there's a correct way to do everything and you'll never be an advanced rider without having the basics down first.

    • @kx65andyx85rider
      @kx65andyx85rider 5 років тому +1

      Dad taught me same thing. Been helping for the past 17 years

    • @kayleepeaslee5938
      @kayleepeaslee5938 4 роки тому +1

      Ba

  • @spencerbarnard1025
    @spencerbarnard1025 6 років тому +27

    The dude on his 1991 phazer holdin her wide could teach the same "backcountry riding" this is lmfao

  • @gearbow
    @gearbow 5 років тому +13

    You should maybe include a link to Amber's Sled skills school

  • @adamvermette2254
    @adamvermette2254 8 років тому +5

    I have a 1996 arcticcat 440 z and its hard to get on its side too but its much easyer in deep snow

    • @shperax
      @shperax 5 років тому +2

      Newer sleds have a more narrow ski width so its easier to get them on their side. In 1996 nearly everything was a trail sled and there was basically a wider is better mentality.

  • @DEVUNK88
    @DEVUNK88 6 років тому +2

    learning in hard pack? do you think its harder or easier than if it was a little deeper?

  • @509FUN
    @509FUN 2 роки тому

    Where else is there to ride other than mountains? Isn’t that the only place there’s snow?

  • @jackjeremybottgerrevollar954
    @jackjeremybottgerrevollar954 5 років тому +1

    What snowmobile are those???

    • @steeloo4750
      @steeloo4750 4 роки тому +1

      Jack Jeremy Böttger Revollar arctic cats

  • @mikeskidmore6754
    @mikeskidmore6754 5 років тому +1

    I never rode a snowmobile off trail in the Mountains.. Referring to a 4 hour snowmobile rental in Whistler when my legs were like rubber from skiing a few days.. I just sat my ass on the seat..
    That being said .. I spent 2 winters banging Moguls in CO 1 winters figuring out how to ski deep powder steep and deep and Extreme skiing.. at Alta Utah in 1983.. In 1983 they told me that Alta Snow was too light and too deep and snowmobiles just got stuck .. The first Mountain sleds were custom built and very expensive.. I am not sure when the Big 4 started selling Commercial Mountain sleds..

  • @ericstaten5083
    @ericstaten5083 7 років тому +2

    lol that's right by robins roost in island park

    • @stacyburns2192
      @stacyburns2192 3 роки тому

      I thought it looked familiar, right behind the condos we always stay in.

  • @Icriedtoday
    @Icriedtoday 7 років тому +3

    Where can we go to have Amber teach us?

    • @blakemoyle4645
      @blakemoyle4645 6 років тому +1

      West Yellowstone back country basics

  • @anthonyappezzato6434
    @anthonyappezzato6434 5 років тому +2

    Why is avalanche education and safety not mentioned in this video? It makes sense to discuss these important skills, but are avalanche rescue/safety skills not as important?

    • @tumeh7410
      @tumeh7410 3 роки тому +2

      2 years after but, if you look closely they have a 1/4 inch of snow so if you get in an avalanche just stand up
      Just a joke it should be in the vid

  • @miffoivan
    @miffoivan 6 років тому +1

    Lols.. in that poor snow conditions you do not need to side hill the sled to turn it up the hill again. just turn and do not let the track slip. xD

  • @darrrenbetker4266
    @darrrenbetker4266 6 років тому +3

    Love how you are using some of the lightest sleds on the market. Try an apex.

  • @ColeKTM
    @ColeKTM 10 років тому

    how do you put the sled on its side???? i have a 1998 indy 500 and I can't get it on its side. I don't know if my sleds to heavy or if I'm doing something wrong. PLEASE REPLY

    • @ry3an7
      @ry3an7 10 років тому +2

      its because that chassis simply isn't made to do that, mostly because its a flat land sled. As far as Polaris chassis go, you really need to get to an IQ or above before your really can make it do things like that. Not impossible with your Indy, but it'll be a lot harder.
      And like one of the guys said in the video, you need someone that knows what they are doing to properly teach you the techniques.

    • @ColeKTM
      @ColeKTM 10 років тому

      That's what I thought. Thank you.

    • @noobontour3167
      @noobontour3167 8 років тому

      +Cole Grandall Try to tip it to the left while u stear it right :)

    • @XXxfreddex
      @XXxfreddex 7 років тому +1

      i know i am a little bit late but first off you need to have a deacent amount of snow, then you just throttle hard to one directon and then turn ass fast as you can to the other direction to get the sled on it's side. i have done it with your exact sled model :)

  • @cornsnakesplayairsof
    @cornsnakesplayairsof 7 років тому +26

    Rippin a 1991 phazer just hold it wide open the whole time and your miny

    • @cornsnakesplayairsof
      @cornsnakesplayairsof 7 років тому +1

      Mint

    • @mysticmac9103
      @mysticmac9103 7 років тому +1

      I have a 1991 phazer too, really havy snowmobiles, but fun tho

    • @mysticmac9103
      @mysticmac9103 7 років тому +1

      not so easy to get on the side!

    • @cameronbarron
      @cameronbarron 4 роки тому +1

      @@mysticmac9103 phazers are about 300 pounds lol easiest sleds ever to get up on its side

    • @tumeh7410
      @tumeh7410 3 роки тому +1

      @@cameronbarron nah new sleds are easier, I can just turn the bars while sitting and tip my sled over if i want ro

  • @user-ji2vk5ti9m
    @user-ji2vk5ti9m 2 роки тому

    Whatever happened to Amber Holt ?

  • @MessianicJudaism
    @MessianicJudaism 4 роки тому +2

    For my 52nd birthday , I'm buying my first snowmobile. I'm going for a fully loaded, luxury two seat with a sled to pull.
    Who makes the best luxurious fully loaded snowmobile, Polaris, Ski Doo, Yamaha, etc.?

    • @cbr600rrturbo
      @cbr600rrturbo 3 роки тому +2

      I'm in the same boat 49 looking at the same kind of sled, I'm thinking of getting the ski-doo grand touring

    • @joellarsson9486
      @joellarsson9486 Рік тому

      Lynx

  • @ThePeppino
    @ThePeppino 6 років тому +8

    there is no pow

  • @mrbigbigred
    @mrbigbigred 10 років тому +2

    I like you amber

  • @connorbak2342
    @connorbak2342 6 років тому +58

    They already messed up by driving an Arctic cat

    • @justinkrehlik7383
      @justinkrehlik7383 6 років тому +9

      Connor Bak True this would be a better vid if it just switched those sleds out with polaris and ski doo the two true backcountry sleds

    • @bubbleboyhockey3962
      @bubbleboyhockey3962 6 років тому +6

      Connor Bak cats the only way bud

    • @Demop_VW_garage
      @Demop_VW_garage 6 років тому

      yep the worst balance point ever, so hard to keep on an edge without steering mods. They don't have enough steering angle to keep the sled on its side.

    • @get1251
      @get1251 5 років тому +1

      At least it’s not a Polaris

    • @caydenbennink5559
      @caydenbennink5559 5 років тому

      Lol I agree ☺

  • @robkinney3463
    @robkinney3463 3 роки тому +1

    In Alaska IF you call a Snow Machine a SNOWMOBILE someone’s getting booted!!!

  • @justbraaapit2311
    @justbraaapit2311 5 років тому +9

    No matter who's on a sled in the back contery ridding every one gets stuck. I wouldn't pay for a course like this. For me just hit it if I get stuck I get stuck trial and error.

  • @zachgillis7355
    @zachgillis7355 3 роки тому +5

    I was actually hoping to learn some riding skills from this video. Instead it was just a dang promo video for “Ambers” school. So disappointing

  • @kx65andyx85rider
    @kx65andyx85rider 5 років тому

    Anyone watching this that DOES NOT have more than probably 18+ inches of pow, it doesn’t work well. Coming from an Mn native

  • @SuperGrasshoper1
    @SuperGrasshoper1 6 років тому +3

    Lol couple days of practice on that little hill isn't gonna prepare you for back country riding. Make sure your with experienced riders if your inexperienced

  • @maineboystv7115
    @maineboystv7115 6 років тому +11

    I'm twelve and i ride in the mountains all the time and this video makes me cringe

    • @colbymckay7765
      @colbymckay7765 6 років тому

      Yeah Ok

    • @MickDrummer1000
      @MickDrummer1000 6 років тому +2

      You're 12 and obviously kindergarten didn't teach you anything about how lying doesn't make you cool.

    • @maineboystv7115
      @maineboystv7115 6 років тому

      Not lying i have a cabin on black mountain in rangley

    • @maineboystv7115
      @maineboystv7115 6 років тому

      Logan McCarthy i

    • @MickDrummer1000
      @MickDrummer1000 6 років тому

      Trick Shots And More Ok, now I believe you and rangely what?

  • @darrrenbetker4266
    @darrrenbetker4266 6 років тому +1

    So what your sayin us flatlanders suck? Id love to see mountain riders try and carve groomed trails at 80mph.

  • @chaser22081
    @chaser22081 5 років тому +4

    Is this literally just a video on how they teach, and not actually teaching us anything in this video? Annoying.

    • @dirtrider88
      @dirtrider88 5 років тому

      no this is literally an advertisement.

  • @dirtrider88
    @dirtrider88 5 років тому

    worst advertisement I have ever watched.

  • @ricardinobp
    @ricardinobp 5 років тому

    This is an advertising video...

  • @Dosalt
    @Dosalt 4 роки тому

    BS

  • @clarknawrocki3851
    @clarknawrocki3851 3 роки тому

    I disagree I have been riding snowmobiles since the 70s and I live in Minnesota I have no desire to ride in the mountains at all I ride ditches and swamps and trails mountain riding is for yuppies and story telling

  • @mortennikolay
    @mortennikolay 3 роки тому

    This is basicly a commercial. Don't watch.

  • @Shpan6066
    @Shpan6066 2 роки тому

    didn't really teach anything

  • @RICHIE_RICH89
    @RICHIE_RICH89 4 роки тому

    Cat is crap

  • @WildernessMedic
    @WildernessMedic Рік тому

    This was useless, thanks.