January 16 to 22 International Snowmobile Safety Week
Published on Sunday, January 16, 2011 in News & Updates, Safety
Tags: education, ISMA, safety
January 16 to 22, 2011 marks International Snowmobile Safety Week, the annual reminder to everyone involved in the sport to have but ride safe. Snowmobiling is a fun and exciting family activity enjoyed by over 4 million people across the United States and Canada. The sport is a safe and an enjoyable form of recreation if done properly and with respect.
Snowmobile safety reminders:
- Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during snowmobiling.
- Become familiar with the snowmobile you ride.
- Operate at safe and reasonable speeds.
- Stay on trails and areas where snowmobiling is permitted.
- Avoid travel on unfamiliar frozen bodies of water.
- Use extra caution at night.
- Keep your snowmobile properly maintained.
- Become familiar with the terrain you will travel on.
- Listen to the weather forecast before you leave.
- Always wear a helmet and proper clothing.
- Never riding alone, and let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return.
- Carry emergency supplies and learning survival skills.
More safety tips can be found at Snowmobile.org. New snowmobilers and those interested in trying snowmobiling should visit the updated site www.GoSnowmobiling.org .
