In partnership with East Central Valley Trail Association
Volunteers are the secret to the success of the Rural Cass Snowmobile Club. We’ve estimated that nearly 830 volunteer hours annually in 2010/2011 helped make our club a strong asset to Snowmobile North Dakota.
Having an active club helps drive the number up, with club meetings and state convention high in the list, but also note that posting, maintaining and removing trail signs is a significant volunteer effort.
A snowmobile is only as safe as the driver. The key to safe operation is knowing the machine, good judgment and courtesy. Your snowmobile’s safety features should be kept in good working order. Do not modify your machine. Make sure that the throttle, brake, steering and light systems all function properly. Never operate your machine unless the hood and the guards are in place and firmly attached. If your machine is equipped with an emergency switch, check its operation.
Always carry the minimum safety equipment: a tool kit, a knife, spark plugs, drive belt, first aid kit, rope, waterproof matches, a flashlight and an extra ignition key. Add more items to this list for long or night snowmobile trips.
Always play safe with children aboard. Go slowly with young passengers. Exert extra care. Avoid side hills and broken terrain. See that the child firmly grips the handles and protectively sits with both feet on the running boards.
Check frequently to make sure the child is riding correctly. Always position small children so they can be watched.
When carrying tots or any other passengers, smooth starts and stops are required. A fast start could result in a whiplash injury to the passenger seated behind you or in the tow sled. You have the benefit of knowing about the start and also the additional support of your grip on the handle bars. Your passenger can only rely on your careful and safe machine operation. Use moderate speeds. Too much speed over a bump could result in a serious back injury to a passenger. Warn your passenger of dangerous branches or low hanging limbs that must be avoided. Be certain passengers are warmly dressed.
-New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, 2003 Snowmobile Manual
BRP/Ski-Doo is excited to announce the continuation of the Ski-Doo Million Dollar Club Program for the 2011-2012 season. To participate in the program, visit BRP’s
website, fill out a certificate and drop it off at your local Ski-Doo dealer by Nov. 15.
For every certificate received, Ski-Doo will donate $10 back to your local snowmobile club. It’s the easiest fundraiser possible. ND clubs have received over $2,000 since the start of the program a couple years ago. Keep up the great work and make sure to get your certificate and visit your local Ski-Doo dealer!!!
The local Ski-Doo dealer in the Fargo/Moorhead area is Moorhead Marine.
