Ambassadors

Nik Pahno joins Dura Deck sled deck team. One look at his Instagram or TikTok and you’ll quickly realize Nik Pahno and snowmobiles go together like peanut butter and jelly. This Alaskan snowmobile addict and his go-all-out attitude were made to be on a sled. Nik Pahno is an avid snowmobiler from Seward, Alaska, known for his passionate lifestyle on snow and his deep connection with the sport. He shares his snowmobiling experiences on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where his enthusiasm for riding and adventurous attitude resonate with fellow riders. His preference for steep terrain and deep powder reflect his rugged riding style. His social media presence showcases that passion for riding sleds in extreme winter conditions. Being part of the snowmobile industry, Pahno strives to inspire other riders—especially younger and newer enthusiasts—to embrace snowmobiling, adventure, and community. Outside of riding snowmobiles, he enjoys the outdoors, often balancing his time between snowy mountains and other interests like hunting and mountain biking. His role isn’t just about promoting products; it’s about being a positive influence in the sport and encouraging a love for riding that matches his lifelong passion.

Ty Desrochers is currently one of the high flyers in the snowmobile world. And we want to officially welcome Ty to the Dura Deck ambassador team! If you haven’t heard of Ty Desrochers…you must have been living under a rock the last few seasons. Ty has been pushing the envelope on what can be done on a snowmobile. Whether it’s sick tree lines, huge drops, or the daunting backcountry backflip…Ty is throwing it down. Welcome to the team Ty!

Craig Ohlhauser joins Dura Deck sled decks! Craig Ohlhauser is a high level snowmobiler from North Dakota. He is a backcountry assassin striving to ride endless powder all winter long! He works his day job during the off season so he can get on the snow as much as possible during the winter season.

Rob Alford joins Dura Deck sled decks! Rob is a professional snowmobiler based in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. He is an ambassador for Ski‑Doo, the snowmobile manufacturer, which means he is part of their team of riders that represent the brand and help promote backcountry snowmobiling. He started as a freeride skier and snowboarder. Rob then shifted his interest into “big‑mountain” snowmobiling, tackling steep terrain, and technical drops. Who is Rob Alford? Rob is considered one of the early riders who brought ski/snowboard style lines (steep, technical, alpine terrain) into snowmobiling. He’s appeared in well‑known snowmobiling video series (such as the Slednecks series) doing extreme terrain, cliffs, steep faces, and deep powder. On the off‑season, he also pursues commercial fishing, mountain biking, dirt‑biking — showing he’s an all‑around outdoor/adventure athlete.

Cody Hunt joins Dura Deck! He is out of Jackson Hole Wyoming. He’s just a small town kid with big dreams! Cody started snowmobiling when he was 4 years old. He got hooked immediately! He always wanted to ride and never wanted to see winter go away! Cody could live in a place that has snow year-round and be perfectly fine with it! When he’s not snowmobiling, he’s trying to do something to keep his thrills at ease! During the summers, he spends a lot of time on the lake wakeboarding. He also really enjoys dirt biking and downhill mountain biking. In all reality, Cody Hunt is just a person that likes to have a whole lot of fun!

Scott Eyer is the latest additional to our Dura Deck ambassador team. He is a backcountry shredder from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Scott is a member of a local group of riders that go by the name Coeur Freshies. This is a group of North Idaho backcountry snowmobilers chasing their passion day in day out either on the snow, in the mountains or working for it every day. Watch all of their fuel and progression from start to finish on their YouTube channel.

Jack Sarama has been big on Dura Deck since our sled deck inception! Jack is the co-founder of Boondock Nation, a digital media brand specific to the lifestyle of backcountry users. Jack has been a lover of the backcountry as long as he can remember. With his role at Boondock Nation, Jack gets to now explore the backcountry even moreso as a career. The benefits Jack loves about the Dura Deck sled deck is being able to get into zones that would not be accessible with a trailer. Because parking can be scarce at some trailheads, the sled deck allows for limited space needed while still getting your sleds into the zone.

AJ Stevens officially joins the Dura Deck ambassador team for 2025! We want to officially welcome AJ Stevens to the Dura Deck ambassador team! AJ is a modern day pioneer with the privilege to ride his snowmobile most days throughout the winter. Take a moment to congratulate AJ in the comments and go over to his profile and give him a follow if you haven’t already. Welcome AJ and there’s big things coming this winter!

Caleb Kesterke is the hottest name in the world of snowmobiling today! He is one of the most viewed names on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube alike. When Caleb showed interest in partnering with our Dura Deck sled decks, it was a no brainer decision for us! Driven by the motivation to be the best, Caleb has spent the last 12 years progressing every aspect of backcountry snowmobiling through the relentless pursuit of progression. He is determined to turn his biggest passion into a career and leave a legacy by doing what he loves and helping others accomplish the same.

We are amped to inform you that Kyle Saxton has joined our athlete ambassador team with Dura Deck. Kyle is a backcountry ripper and freestyle showman. He hails from Bigfork, MT, but travels around the mountain west to ride during the winter months. This season he plans to combine his freestyle maneuvers with his backcountry shredding. Be on the lookout for some great things coming this winter from Kyle!