Snowmobile and Winter Ice Safety

[VitaBene]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Or, here's a way to get out in the winter woods without needing any of that stuff like a trailer, a towing capable vehicle, high speeds, a helmet, smelly two-stroke or pricey four-stroke oil and $3.10 gasoline, and the snowmobile itself: it called CROSS COUNTRY SKIING. For like ten bucks or less, it is not hard to find a beautifull pair of high quality, all wood, cross country skis at a NH garage sale. You know, the type that requires waxing, and come from Norway, Sweden or Finland.

One small bag of gorp, granola, m&m's, & raisins, plus some water, and you are good to go for half a day. Plus, the Black Snout mountain summit overlook'n Winnipesaukee from the Ossipee Mtns is there for free. Just, steep into those old xc skis and hit the trail, and go where the snowmos can't go!

So, it's time to LOSE the FAT, go cross country skiing, and forgit about snomo's!
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How can you tell he/she is a snowmobiler?

Thumb twitches when snow is forecast.

Refers to standing around as 'wasting daylight.'

Enjoys the smell of two-cycle exhaust and the sound of revving engines.

Considers his exact sled width when approaching two trees, out of control, and careening downhill.
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The best part of growing up .....is getting a faster sled!

When HELL freezes over.......we'll ride there too!

FLL, I spend plenty of time on two boards but enjoy snowmobiling as well. While I love the smell of two-stroke, there are plenty of 4 stroke options available.

You are making an assumtion that snowmobilers need to lose the fat. In some cases that may be so, but certainly not all. Please don't paint with a broad brush.

BTW didn't I read on another thread that you have a skiff with an outboard? If so, maybe you should start using the oars full time! If not, my apologies in advance.