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202315 minGdoc-short

Cold-rodders

202315 minGdoc-short

Snowmobiles have become a popular winter pastime in Canada, showcasing family outings, competitive racing, and the thriving industry behind this sport.

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Channel: NFB

Cold-rodders

2023• 15 minG

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Snowmobiles have become a popular winter pastime in Canada, showcasing family outings, competitive racing, and the thriving industry behind this sport.

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Snowmobiles have transformed winter recreation across North America, becoming as essential to snowy landscapes as motorboats are to summer lakes. "Cold-rodders" explores the growing popularity of this motorized sled, highlighting the vibrant culture surrounding snowmobiling, from family outings to competitive racing. Directed by Claude Larue in 1970, the film captures the enthusiasm of enthusiasts and the industry's efforts to sustain this winter sport, showcasing the thrill and camaraderie that snowmobiling brings to communities.

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