We wanted to try an adventure riding from Duluth to Cook, MN with just our sleds and whatever gear we could haul. Would the sleds make it? Would we be able to handle the brutal cold?
Alcohol is a factor in over 60% of all fatal accidents in Minnesota, as well as many non-deadly snowmobile accidents. Avoid it and keep these other safety tips in mind.
Don't waste time gearing up and heading out. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has an easy way to check snow depth and groomed trail conditions ahead of time, from the warmth of your home.
Despite colder temperatures and some areas in Minnesota receiving several inches of snow, the majority of the state's snowmobile trails won't be ready on December 1.
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed it Snowmobile Safety Awareness Week. As we get deeper into winter, more and more snowmobiles get out on the trails and while that can be a lot of fun, it can also be dangerous if people aren't riding safely.