Sled Tips

1. Always ride with a buddy! You should never snowmobile alone.
2. Before you begin your trip, make sure someone knows where you plan to go, with whom you are going, when you are leaving and when you will return.
   
   If the trip involves an overnight stay, include information on where you will stay and contact numbers. This is most important since time becomes critical if you experience an accident or an emergency.
3. If you are riding a snowmobile with a DES (Skidoo) ensure DES is contact/seated properly. They can become iced up or loose and machine will start, but will not accelerate/move.
4. Carry a spare DESS. or key for you snowmobile.
5. If you become lost. Leave your snowmobile on the trail where it is visible. Make your shelter near by, in a protected area. leave an indication of your campsite direction, using marking tape or other materials.This will help searchers to locate you more quickly.
6. When riding in new areas, contact a local snowmobile club to get information, buddies and/or guides. In BC you can contact the BC Snowmobile Federation.
7. When trails are well used, they can develop areas of snow and dirt mixed together.
   
   These areas can be hard on the snowmobile. Rocks caught in track or skid frame can severely damage your Sled.
   
   Snow acts as lubricant and coolant, if riding over terrain with minimal snow, keep in mind your engine may overheat and your sliders will melt.
8. Always secure your snowmobile, when transporting. If the sled is not secured and parts ways with your truck/trailer you will be liable for any ensuing damages.
   
   As well, your snowmobile will likely be damaged, and you will have to pay for repairs if they are possible.