| Stay on marked snowmobile trails - Marked trails offer signs that alert snowmobilers to trail changes, bridges, stops, curves, etc. |
| Respect private property and stay on the trail - Objects may be hidden under the snow off marked snowmobile trails. |
| Ride for the conditions - Many accidents involve hitting a fixed object, fence, tree, rock or other objects. |
| Know the trail or terrain - Riding on frozen lakes is especially dangerous early or late in the season. Hidden objects on lakes hit at high speeds can result in serious accidents. |
| Slow it down, especially at night - Maximum speed allowed on public land, roadside ditches and groomed trails in Ontario is 50 KMs. |
| Ride Sober, Arive Alive - No alcohol or drugs - Even a small amount of alcohol can impair judgment and response time significantly. |
| Reminder - You must have a valid trail pass to ride our trails. |
Before you head out to the trail: |
| Check oil and coolant levels. |
| Check the drive belt for wear and tear. |
| Check water eliminator, replace if half full. |
| Check throttle and brake cables. |
Necessary things to carry with you: |
| Must have a spare drive belt. |
| Spare set of spark plugs. |
| Small tool kit. |
| Rope. |
| Extra liter of oil and coolant. |
| First aid/survival kit. |
| Extra glove and socks. |
| Cell phone |
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