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Snowmobiling Fact book: The Snowmobile Lifestyle
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The main reasons people snowmobile, according to a Montana State University study and research conducted by Consumer Insights include:
- To view the scenery
- To be with friends
- To get away from usual demands of life.
- To do something with their family
- To be close with nature.
There are more than four million snowmobilers in Canada and the United States.
Surveys show that over 94.5% of snowmobilers consider it a family activity. The majority of snowmobile owners are married and have children.
Snowmobiling appeals to people of all ages - from youngsters to senior citizens. Studies reveal that snowmobilers generally ride close to home. On day trips, snowmobilers typically travel 30 to 75 miles to favorite riding areas or on favorite trails. There is a growing interest in touring - spending several nights traveling, shopping, dining and sleeping along the way. However, for overnight trips, distances traveled normally range between 100 and 150 miles per day.
Although primarily a recreational activity, snowmobiling also provides many other useful functions. In remote portions of Canada and the U.S., snowmobiles are some citizens' primary source of transportation. Snowmobiles are relied upon by law enforcement units throughout the snowbelt for search and rescue work and emergency missions. They are used also by surveyors, ranchers, public utility employees, environmental and wildlife scientists and countless others. Ski-touring centers across North America utilize snowmobiles for trail grooming and track setting. Snowmobiles are also widely used by cross-country ski race officials, dog sled races, and by ski patrols for rescue purposes.
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Upcoming Snowmobiling Events
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2012 Go Snowmobiling "Take a Friend Snowmobiling" Contest
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2012 Go Snowmobiling "Take a Friend Snowmobiling" Week
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Clean Snowmobile Challenge
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Snowmobiling News
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Clean Snowmobile Challenge - March 5-10, 2012
A record number of teams are expected to participate in the SAE 2012 Snowmobile Challenge, sponsored by the snowmobile manufacturers along with other supporting businesses, set for March 5th-10th, 2012 at Michigan Technological University.
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Plan on Participating in Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week
The snowmobile community is excited to announce the Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week - which will be held February 11-20, 2012. This elongated week celebrates friends and family snowmobiling.
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Snowmobile Safety: Ride Safe so you can Ride Tomorrow
Snowmobiling is in full stride around the world and now is the time for snowmobilers to keep snowmobile safety a top-of-mind awareness issue. Snowmobile safety is nothing new to organized snowmobiling. Snowmobile Administrators, the Manufacturers, snowmobile associations and clubs joined together years ago in developing the Safe Riders! You make snowmobiling safe™ safety campaign which brought safe snowmobiling practices, training and enforcement to a new level.
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Snowmobiling Websites and Facebook Expand
As we look at the last 20 years of communication transformation, most are amazed. Communication amongst snowmobilers has changed forever and it appears the evolution will continue.
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Snowmobiling Economic Benefits Realized Worldwide
The snowmobile community generates over 28 billion dollars in economic activity in North America. Snowmobiling supports over 90,000 full time jobs and generates millions of tax dollars.
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Yellowstone/National Park Service to Implement One-Year Rule for 2011-2012 Winter Use Plan
The National Park Service planners will implement a "One-Year Rule" for the upcoming 2011-2012 winter season, in order to allow time to better address significant public input regarding the proposed long-term legislation.
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Safe Riders! Safety Information
