You Can Do It: Snowmobiling is Easy and Fun!

Unlike many other winter recreational activities, Ontario snowmobiling is easy to learn and fun from the first try, especially if you are already a licenced driver…no special licence required! You don’t need to take weeks of lessons or spend umpteen hours practising, because operating a snowmobile is very user-friendly. And because many sled models have the capacity to carry a passenger, your children and other non-drivers can come along for the ride on Ontario snowmobile trails, too!

Operating a snowmobile is much like driving a car, except that the throttle and brakes are operated with hand levers, not foot pedals. To steer, you simply turn your sled’s handlebars in the direction you want to go. To back up, select reverse gear. Once you grow accustomed to the feel of the throttle, the brake and to manoeuvring on snow, you can get started. And don’t worry about getting cold — today’s warm snowmobile clothing and gear will keep you toasty throughout your ride. And many modern sleds even have electric hand, thumb and even seat warmers, too. Best of all, you’ll be riding snowmobile trails in Ontario that are mapped, marked, maintained and as high tech as it gets…so why not try Ontario snowmobiling this winter!

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Contributing partners for this Ontario snowmobiling site about great Ontario snowmobile trails and snowmobile conditions include: Intrepid Snowmobiler, Murphy Insurance, Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, Ontario Tourism, Snow Goer Media, Supertrax Media.

About Craig Nicholson—The Intrepid Snowmobiler

Popularly known as The Intrepid Snowmobiler, Craig Nicholson is an International Snowmobile Hall of Fame journalist who specializes in recreational snowmobiling activities. Craig has snowmobiled in every region of Canada and many states. His one-of-a-kind tour book, “Canada’s Best Snowmobiling – The Ultimate Ride Guide”, chronicles his adventures, as does his website and Facebook page.

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