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December 2009
Getting started in snowmobiling
If you've ridden a snowmobile, you've probably already discovered that snowmobiling is the perfect activity to enjoy the winter  months with family and friends. For those who haven't tried snowmobiling before, it's time to test drive one and determine if snowmobiling is right for you. You'll learn that operating a snowmobile is less difficult than you may think.
Renting a snowmobile is a great way to establish your comfort and skill level. There are numerous rental agencies throughout the United States conveniently located near groomed trails that can provide you with the best snowmobile equipment and give you a taste of the snowmobiling lifestyle. In fact, many of North America's 225,000 groomed and marked trails are near rental agencies. To purchase a snowmobile, visit a dealer for information. There are 1,840 licensed snowmobile dealers in the United States and 1,154 in Canada who can help you decide which snowmobile is best for you, based on your planned usage and your price range. Snowmobiles start at $2,000 for a used model and $6,000 for a new one. The classified sections in the newspaper are also great places to start looking for used snowmobiles. 3 million North American families enjoy snowmobiling each winter. Snowmobiling provides physical and mental health benefits Winter recreation fights seasonal affective disorder 
Staying active during the winter months can be a challenge with the icy temperature convincing you to stay nestled indoors. Snowmobiling provides both a great physical workout and supports strong mental health.
Even though you’re sitting when riding a snowmobile, this winter activity is great exercise. Snowmobiling builds a strong core, requiring strength and flexibility to maneuver on the trails. In fact, the average person burns about 238 calories per hour while snowmobiling. Sunlight deprivation contributes to both winter weight gain and seasonal affective disorder (SAD), more commonly known as the winter blues. SAD is a form of depression in which people who have normal mental health throughout the year experience depressive symptoms during the winter months. The National Health Association estimates that 10 million Americans suffer from SAD. In order to treat SAD, many use light therapy to mimic natural outdoor light. With light therapy, exposure to bright light from a light therapy box is thought to alter your circadian rhythms and suppress your body’s natural release of melatonin causing biochemical changes in your brain that reduce symptoms of SAD. Snowmobiling provides a much more fun and easy way to get natural lighting and exercise. On average, people spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, breathing in filtered air and mixing with other people’s germs. There are even fewer people outdoors in the winter. Staying active year-round boosts your immune system and helps ward off winter colds. 2010 Events 
Mark your calendars for these 2010 snowmobiling events. Additional information will be published in future e-newsletters.
 Play the "Snow Dance" video and make it snow!
Eager to hit the trails? Play the Snow Dance video and make it snow now. Join us on Facebook  Go Snowmobiling is now on Facebook, and we'd love to share and chat with all of you sledders out there! Become a fan of Go Snowmobiling and share some of your most exciting snowmobile adventures on our wall. "Fan" Go Snowmobiling here. See you online!
Need more information?
For those interested in learning more about snowmobiling, the www.gosnowmobiling.org Web site is an essential tool for guidance. It provides information on how to get started in snowmobiling, dealers and renters who can supply you with a snowmobile, locations to snowmobile and more. It's a great way for the inexperienced snowmobiler to get informed! |
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