Observe Snowmobile Safety Week Jan 16-22

All, Safety January 16, 2011 Leave a comment

Snowmobiling is a fun and exciting family activity enjoyed by over 4 million people across the United States and Canada. The sport is a safe and an enjoyable form of recreation if done properly and with respect. This week (Jan 16-22) has been proclaimed Snowmobile Safety Week by the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association.

The purpose of International Snowmobile Safety Week is to expose people to safe snowmobiling practices and to demonstrate how operating safely can prevent mishaps. The activities and promotions contained in this informational piece stress safe and responsible snowmobiling.
 
 

 

Safe Snowmobiling Means…
 

1. Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during snowmobiling.
2. Become familiar with the snowmobile you ride.
3. Operate at safe and reasonable speeds.

4. Stay on trails and areas where snowmobiling is permitted.

5. Avoid travel on unfamiliar frozen bodies of water.

6. Using extra caution at night.

7. Keep your snowmobile properly maintained.

8. Become familiar with the terrain you will travel on.

9. Listen to the weather forecast before you leave.

10. Always wear a helmet and proper clothing.

11. Never riding alone, and letting someone know where you are going and when you plan to return.

12. Carrying emergency supplies and learning survival skills.

Today’s sledding joke — Getting some air!

All, Sledding jokes January 15, 2011 Leave a comment

Got a sledding joke you think we should publish? Email it to us at snowmobileclub@yahoo.com.

SnowJam 2011 Snowmobile Trail Ride Q&A

All, Events, SnowJam January 13, 2011 Leave a comment

What’s SnowJam 2011 all about?

First and foremost, SnowJam is the area’s premier snowmobile trail ride. While there are other activities taking place at SnowJam, like the vintage snowmobile display, most of the SnowJam attendees come to ride the local snowmobile trails, stop at the SnowJam sponsors, and potentially win a cash prize or one of the many door prizes.

How does the SnowJam trail ride work?

Participating in the SnowJam trail ride is easy. Just stop in at Hagge’s Bar and Grill in Mapleton on Saturday, Jan. 22, the day of the ride. Register for the ride (cost is $15) and be on your way. We’ll give you  a map that shows the trail stops along the Rural Cass Snowmobile Trail. 

Each time you go into one of the trail stops, they will give you a ticket. Keep those tickets and bring them back to Hagge’s before 6 PM. For each ticket you bring back, you’ll be entered in the drawings to win the cash and other prizes.

What can I win at SnowJam 2011?

SnowJam has become known for great prizes and this year, we don’t plan to disappoint. We’ll have at least three cash prizes, plus other prizes donated by local businesses and trail sponsors, as well as snowmobile gear dealers.  If you want to help drive up the amount of cash to be given away, “like” our SnowJam page on Facebook.

Can I register online for SnowJam?

To speed up your SnowJam registration, there is a form on the SnowJam site that you can print out and fill out at home. Then bring the form and your registration fee to SnowJam and your registration will be fast. (There isn’t an online registration process.)

I’m not from North Dakota. Will I need a permit to ride?

Out-of-state residents will need a North Dakota trail permit. The permit costs $15 per year. Out of state permits may be ordered online at https://www.idctech.net/Snowmobile.  Out-of-State Permits are also available at state park offices.
 
How can I stay in touch with the latest on SnowJam 2011?
 

Join the SnowJam mailing list. Just send your email address to snowmobileclub@yahoo.com. We will only send SnowJam info to you and your privacy will be honored..  Or, sign up for SnowJam text messages by sending keyword “snowjam” to 46986.

 
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