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Snowmobiling Fact book: The Snowmobile Community
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ORGANIZED SNOWMOBILERS
There are over three thousand snowmobile clubs worldwide. Snowmobile clubs are non-profit and volunteer driven; they are grassroots groups based in local communities. In addition, there are 25 state associations in the United States and 13 provincial and territorial snowmobile organizations in Canada.
Snowmobile clubs work with state associations and provincial organizations to carry out numerous recreational and community service programs by:
- constructing, maintaining and mapping trails and working with government officials and landowners on surveying and designing trails;
- sponsoring snowmobile outings and year-round social activities;
- monitoring and initiating legislation;
- participating in public hearings and commenting on government proposals;
- conducting safety and maintenance clinics and volunteering their services as certified safety training instructors;
- publishing newsletters and newspapers; and
- providing vital services to sheriff’s departments, police and civil defense units by organizing specially trained search and rescue units. These patrol and rescue units engage in a variety of activities:
- are on 24-hour call for emergencies;
- patrol vacation home sites;
- assist police in traffic control;
- patrol trails; search for hikers, skiers, hunters, children and others who are lost;
- assist conservation officers in emergency animal feeding activities.
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Upcoming Snowmobiling Events
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Snowmobile Safety Week
January 16-22, 2011
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Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week
February 12-20, 2011
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5 Steps to Get Started in Snowmobiling
Interested in joining the 3 million people who already enjoy snowmobiling each year, but don't know how to get started? Follow these five simple steps to get started in snowmobiling for a fun-filled winter with family and friends.
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International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association Touts Renting a Snowmobile
If you've ridden a snowmobile, you've probably already discovered that snowmobiling is the perfect activity to enjoy during the winter months with family and friends. For those who haven't tried snowmobiling before, it's time to test drive one and determine if snowmobiling is right for you. Renting is the perfect way to do just that. You'll learn that operating a snowmobile is less difficult than you may think.
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Snowmobiling: Do you know the facts?
Snowmobiling enhances winter tourism. There are over 225,000 miles of snowmobile trails in North America, many of which interconnect to form a vast network, allowing snowmobilers to travel to other towns, states and provinces. Other trails lead to winter destinations, festivals and resorts. The marked and groomed trails provide the highest level of riding enjoyment for residents and tourists alike.
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Safe Riders! Safety Information