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Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week

Feb 12, 2015 | 7:57 AM

The Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association invites all snowmobilers in the province to “Take a Friend Snowmobiling”. Your friends want to join you and have been waiting for the opportunity to see what snowmobiling is all about. You are the one that can introduce new people to the fun filled experience of snowmobiling. You have the opportunity to show them the beautiful scenery Saskatchewan has to offer in the winter. Maybe a cookout at one of the many warm-up shelters, maybe see some wildlife and enjoy the great outdoors.

The event is designed to be simple with just a few recommended guidelines.

       Safety training – make sure to cover all the safe snowmobiling behavior with your friend before taking them out on their first ride.  Points to cover should include:

a.    Proper operation of the brake and throttle

b.    Shifting weight and slowing down in curves

c.    Staying on the right hand side of the trail

d.    Dismount the snowmobile on the right hand side of the sled

e.    Make sure the vehicle is in good mechanical order

f.     Make sure your friend is appropriately dressed

g.    NEVER drink and ride!

A key ingredient to a good time for a first time snowmobiler is for us seasoned riders to make sure non-snowmobilers are comfortable when they first get on a snowmobile.  You need to be cautious and ride slow when taking out a new rider.  You should plan on making numerous stops and enjoying the scenery.  It is always recommended that the first ride be rather short and include a stop for a light meal or hot chocolate or coffee and a little camaraderie and storytelling at the local restaurant, clubhouse or outdoor barbecue area.

Clubs are encouraged to participate in the activity and try to hold a special day or weekend encouraging members to bring non-snowmobiling friends to the clubhouse to go for a short ride and discover what snowmobilers do during the winter.

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