Snowmobile Hand Signals Update Proposal
On social media, two sides square off in a disagreement about use of snowmobile hand signals on the trail. The pro-side endorses snowmobile hand signals as an essential part…
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OFSC-Related Misconceptions In Ontario Snowmobiling
I’ll be the first to admit that the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) isn’t perfect. For that matter, I’m not aware of any provincial or state snowmobile association…
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Snowmobiling Ice Safety Tips
Need some of my expert advice for snowmobiling ice on your snowmobile tour or snowmobile vacation? Anyone who snowmobiles will likely encounter ice at some time. Crashing suddenly through into frigid…
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Finding Snowmobile Friendly Accommodations
How do you find snowmobile friendly accommodations? Begin your snowmobile tour planning by defining your budget and the kind of accommodation. Do you want a full service resort,…
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Thinking Like Pros Trail Riding Tips
Thinking like pros can save lives. It can prevent serious injury and permanent disability. Thinking like pros involves using advanced trail-riding techniques to avoid those “oh-shit!” moments we’ve…
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Stay On Trail Or Stay Home
Enough pussyfooting around. I’m really pissed off. I’m fed up with the “I-can-go-anywhere-I-want” mentality of some snowmobilers and how it’s hurting our favourite winter activity… It’s a growing problem…
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Snowmobile Suspension Workshop
Recently, I posted a series of well-received “What’s New” articles (see “Related” above). They highlighted changes & improvements from the sled manufacturers for this model year. Each was…
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Top Reasons Snowmobile Trails Cannot Open Early
Some snowmobilers often think that trails appear by magic. If snow arrives early, trails will open immediately. But this is far from a reasonable expectation. Here’s why… Fifty…
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Early Season Snowmobiling Destinations
Finding sufficient snow and ready trails can be a moving target for early season riders. And sometimes getting that first trail ride involves traveling somewhere different and farther than usual…
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Lévis-Quebec Snowmobile Shuttle Workarounds
Wouldn’t you know it? The Grand St. Lawrence Snowmobile Tour debuted as an integrated loop last year. It featured a Lévis-Quebec snowmobile shuttle to cross the St. Lawrence…
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