Safe Snowmobiling
By admin on Jan 16, 2010 in Uncategorized
The roar of the engines, the sting of snow on your cheeks, the thrill of the air rushing past you: snowmobiling is an exhilarating sport. Manitoba is a snowmobiler’s paradise, where you are pretty well guaranteed to find snow anytime after December almost anywhere in the province.
Snowmobiling involves thousands of enthusiasts looking for safe trails. That’s one reason Snoman Inc. was born. Snoman Inc. is the trade name of the Snowmobilers of Manitoba, a non-profit organization representing over 51 snowmobile clubs that run a network of groomed trails across the province. The trails are safe and you won’t get lost.
Use of these trails requires a permit called a Snopass, and as of November 1, 2009, these permits can be purchased from any MPI agent.
Just to remind newcomers: You need a valid driver’s license to operate crossing a Manitoba road. Children 14 and under may only legally snowmobile under the supervision of an adult. Each snowmobile must be registered and carry liability coverage of at least $200,000. And finally, use of an approved helmet is mandatory.
To find out about trail conditions in Provincial Parks call (204)945-6784. You can check Snowman trails by calling (204) 940-7533 or visit their website at snoman.mb.ca.
