During the summer months, a snowmobile is subjected to high temperatures that can cause greater rates of chemical activity. This chemical activity acts on several areas of the snowmobile and can cause degradation of its durability. As an example: the battery’s charge will deteriorate, seat covers can crack and obviously the gasoline will become stale. [...]

It should not come as a big surprise that drinking has been linked to many serious snowmobile accidents over the years. But the annual fatality and accident reports issued by state agencies drive this point home. We took a look at the numbers to see the difference a few drinks can make. The following chart [...]

Taking on the Hills When it comes to dealing with hills on a snowmobile, it will help to read our previous installment on riding positions. Attacking a big climb can be the highlight of your day, but you’ve got to know how to position your body and handle your sled. Riding Uphill When you come [...]

Too many times each year we hear of snowmobile riders dying because of crashes, losing control, falling through ice and seldom because of sheer stupidity involved drugs/alcohol or brawn. Sadly, many of these deaths we hear about are preventable as long as the rider takes a little time and consideration into his/her actions. SNOWMOBILEcourse.com tries [...]