Snowmobile Safety

You must be 12 years of age to have a valid snowmobile safety certificate. Anyone ages 11 through 15 may take the course (View Courses).

Before you head out:

Before you head there here are a few things to watch out for when you're out in the snow.

Always be alert of potential danger. Your helmet and engine noise can impair your hearing.
It is hard to see during snow fall and night driving. Don't assume what someone else will do.
Make sure you and your riders are safe. Expect the unexpected!

Grooming equipment
Oncoming snowmobiles
Unforeseen obstacles under the snow
Blind driveways, corners, intersections and stops
Road and Railway crossings
Heavy equipment such as tractors, snowplows, and trucks
Snow banks, drifts, and ditches
Trees, branches, power poles on the trails
Bridges
Wildlife and domestic animals
Other trail users (skiers, hikers)
Thin ice, avoid lakes and rivers if possible
Night riding, becoming disoriented or lost
Hypothermia- Wear warm clothing, polypropylene, thermal underwear, wool, wind proof outer garments
Avoid cotton and sweat shirts. They retain water and won't keep you warm
Snow blindness, wear proper eye protection
Frostbite- wear liners in your boots and mitts