Operator Safety
Mountainous Terrain Riding
Get the Safety Gear
In addition to carrying a spare belt, spark plugs and tools on each
snowmobile, each person in your riding group should wear the
recommended snowmobile riding apparel and carry (on their person) the
following survival items when riding in mountainous terrain:
• A digital avalanche beacon with
new "fresh" alkaline batteries
• An avalanche probe
• A compact shovel and hand saw
• A backpack (preferably an
avalanche air bag backpack)
• Emergency provisions, including
the following items:
- Small first aid kit
- Extra pair of gloves
- Extra dry socks
- Tow rope, map, compass/GPS
- Lighter or waterproof matches
- Signal mirror and whistle
- Bottled water
- High calorie snack food
- Compact emergency blanket
SAFETY
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