The International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA)

Status Report on California National Forests for Snowmobiles
A quick status report for where the five California National Forests are at in respect to their OSV (over snow vehicle) travel plan designation process

Safe Riders! video chapters are up and running on the ISMA Website!
We are excited about the expansion of the Safe Riders! program with the addition of the new Safe Riders! video chapter series featuring 13 separate video chapters on snowmobiling lifestyle and safety related guidelines and practices. The chapters are each 1-3 minutes in length and can be viewed or downloaded from this website.

State of the Sport—Update on Snowmobiles in North America
Snowmobiling is a catalyst for winter economies in the snowbelt of North America that generates over $26 billion in annual spending by participants and providing jobs, taxes and recreation when many hibernate. Over 2 million recreationists enjoy snowmobiling in the US and another 700,000 in Canada each year.

Snowmobiling 2018-2019 Special Events Planned
There have been a few nips in the air and snow in the Rockies, so that can only mean that winter is on its way - hopefully bringing lots of snow, cold weather and great snowmobiling. On behalf of the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association members – Arctic Cat, BRP, Polaris and Yamaha Motor Corporation, we are excited to announce the continuation and expansion of the Safe Riders! You Make Snowmobiling Safe safety campaign.

Facts About Snowmobiling-2018
As we begin the 2018-19 snowmobiling season, we thought you may be interested in the following facts while you are preparing to go ride this season:

Yellowstone announces lottery for 2018-2019 Non-commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program.
Beginning Wednesday, August 1, people may apply to the 2018-2019 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone without a commercial guide.

Snowmobile Sales Outperform Economic Growth Worldwide
A long lasting cold and snowy winter in much of the snowmobile community, and continued enthusiasm and interest in snowmobiling powered snowmobile sales to increase worldwide to 124,786 new sleds sold this past year.

Sledding on thin ice
It happens every late season—a snowmobiler mistakes the thickness of some lake or pond ice and crashes through the ice, snowmobile and all.

Staying safe while snowmobiling on ice
Snomobiling across ice is never a good idea, but ice conditions in early spring—or late season for snowmobilers—can be extremely hazardous and unstable.

Think. Don’t drink and ride.
Much like you wouldn’t consider getting behind the wheel of a car after having drinks, you also shouldn’t consider riding ...

Safe snowmobiling
While snowmobiling is a fun family activity enjoyed by millions, a snowmobile is only as safe as the driver controlling the vehicle...

Keeping snowmobile trails groomed the job of snowmobile clubs
If you enjoyed a well-groomed trail recently, consider thanking a local snowmobiling club ...

Love a groomed trail? Thank a volunteer groomer
For snowmobile enthusiasts, there is nothing better than a freshly-groomed trail sparkling on a sunny winter day. If you have ever wondered how a trail gets groomed, consider talking to an area snowmobile association.

Why Fill Out All Those Surveys?
You may have received a survey from a snowmobile manufacturer or supplier asking questions related to your snowmobiling purchases and activities. You have probably also seen surveys from the ISMA Office asking questions such as...