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Snowmobiling: Do you know the facts?
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June 2010 |
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.
Snowmobilers build and maintain their trails. North America's trail system is maintained by the snowmobilers themselves through area clubs and councils (groups of clubs). Organized snowmobilers see a need for a trail, plan its creation, and take on the responsibility and the financial obligation to maintain them during the year.
Snowmobilers are caring neighbors. Snowmobilers are involved with charities throughout the U.S. and Canada. The International Snowmobile Council reported raising more than $3 million for charity last season through state and provincial clubs.
The average snowmobiler is 44 years old, married, with an annual household income of $68,000. Eighty percent of snowmobilers use their sled for trail riding and touring. Safety is a top priority for snowmobilers. The snowmobile community is continually working to highlight safety messages and enhance safety education efforts. The Safe Riders! You make snowmobiling safe safety campaign stresses the importance of riding at safe speeds, using trails and never consuming alcohol before or during snowmobiling.
Snowmobiling has great economic impact. Snowmobiles aren't merely a presence on Canadian and American trails and snowy landscapes, they play a big role in each country's economy. North America has a snow-borne fleet of over 2 million snowmobiles, and conservative estimates peg its contribution to the continental economy at $20 billion.
There are more snowmobiling facts available. To learn more about snowmobiling, view the statistics main page.
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