Snowmobile Tips
Gear:
- Wear appropriate winter gear
- Utilize face or ski masks
- Try out using gloves or mittens with removable liners
- Consider hand warmers
- Wear a HELMET
- Bring a phone
Riding Tips:
- When riding uphill, kneel and lean forward. Maintain your speed until the top of the hill
- When riding downhill, stay seated as far back as possible. Stay in a low gear and pump the breaks firmly every few seconds.
- Lean into turns
- If you need to stop, pull off to the right as far as you can, and try not to stop on a hill or curve
- Only carry a passenger if your snowmobile is made for that
Snowmobile Etiquette
- Know and follow local laws and regulations
- Follow signs and warnings
- Do NOT litter
- Keep distance from wildlife
- Control your speed
- Stay on marked trails
- RESPECT other snowmobilers
Snowmobile Safety
- Know the area you are snowmobiling in
- Be aware of private land versus public trails
- Travel with other snowmobilers
- Use good judgment
- Do not follow others too closely
- Watch for hazards
- Ride SOBER
- Go slower at night
- Ride on the RIGHT side of the trail
Island Park, ID Snowmobile Trail Map
Link to Island Park, ID Snowmobile Trail Map: https://visitislandparkidaho.com/blog/snowmobilinginislandpark
West Yellowstone, MT Snowmobile Trail Map
Link to West Yellowstone, MT Snowmobile Trail Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd492148.pdf