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Press Releases
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Paper Cut-out Snowmobile Ready for Use
The Take a Friend/Go Snowmobiling campaign is pleased to present a new addition to its list of ready to use snowmobiling campaign material.
The all new ready to cut-out and assemble paper snowmobile model is here for free distribution and use. Introduced at shows in North America, this snowmobile cut-out paper model was originally created for children at the shows and safety training programs held throughout North America. It was discovered that not only children and young snowmobilers enjoy printing and assembling the paper snowmobile, but adults of all ages jumped into the mix and participated in snowmobile contests at shows.
Positive Economic Impact of Snowmobiling Outperforms Economy
Recreational spending and outdoor activities are much bigger economic drivers than most people realize. A recent study found that consumer spending on outdoor recreational activities generated $646 Billion dollars in national sales and services last year in the US alone.
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. The manufacturers and many in the industry are now active on the Internet with active web sites, Facebook, and Twitter. The technology makes the passing of news and information more participatory and more social. This is having a profound effect on our society. As an industry, we will be able to take advantage of this emerging technology in communicating trail conditions, riding conditions, avalanche bulletins, weather forecasts, road conditions, and snow conditions, meeting notices and more.
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. There are many ways that snowmobiling impacts on the economy. The production and sales of snowmobiles and the related products generates substantive economic impact and employment. In addition, there are thousands of snowmobile dealers and distributors of snowmobile parts that generate significant economic impact locally and nationally.
Snowmobile Community Enjoys a Growing 2010-2011 Season
The snowmobile manufacturers are pleased to join the snowmobile community in announcing the 2010-2011 sales results and more.
Motorized Recreation Provides Health Benefits
York University, in Toronto Canada released a study titled, "The Fitness and Health Benefits of Recreational Off-Road Vehicle Riding." Those of us that snowmobile have always known that snowmobiling is an energetic, active, FUN activity and now a study is highlighting other health benefits.
Snowmobile Manufacturers and Community gear up for a great snowmobile season
The snowmobile manufacturers are completing production of the 2011 model snowmobiles as snowmobilers eagerly await the upcoming snowmobiling season. 2011 brings renewed optimism and a positive outlook for the manufacturers and related suppliers. The 2011 models were introduced to the public at the Sneak Peek shows held across North America this past spring. We are happy to report that record attendance at shows across the country preceded strong advanced orders. The enthusiasm for new snowmobiles is based on a pent up demand to enjoy the winter on a snowmobile and the knowledge that the manufacturers are building quality, clean, quiet, responsive machines for all of us to enjoy.
Snowmobile Manufacturers Enhance ISMA Grant Program
The members of the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association, Arctic Cat, BRP, Polaris, and Yamaha, announced at the International Snowmobile Congress held in Iowa in June 2010 that the ISMA Grant Program for excellence will continue.
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.
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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Upcoming Snowmobiling Events
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45th International Snowmobile Congress
Green Bay, Wisconsin
June 6-8, 2013
Pre-Congress events on June 5th.
Visit www.isc2013.org for details.
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Snowmobiling News
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Paper Cut-out Snowmobile Ready for Use
The Take a Friend/Go Snowmobiling campaign is pleased to present a new addition to its list of ready to use snowmobiling campaign material.
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Positive Economic Impact of Snowmobiling Outperforms Economy
Recreational spending and outdoor activities are much bigger economic drivers than most people realize. A recent study found that consumer spending on outdoor recreational activities generated $646 Billion dollars in national sales and services last year in the US alone.
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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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