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You’re ready to hit the road with your snowmobile, but there are some things to keep in mind when you go out on snowmobile trips. Calculate the cost of your trip – include the cost of gas, insurance and the price of trail passes. Remember to get your gear – a snowmobile suit and helmet is essential. Dress up in layers. Don’t forget your gloves, hat, sunscreen and snow boots are ideal. Ask park officials and local snowmobile riders which trails are safe. Gather your information before your snowmobile trip. Make a safe and informed estimate of the amount of gas you will need for the distance you plan to go. Decide whom to call in case of an emergency and stay connected through a communication system or a mobile phone that has connectivity in the woods. And on the lighter side, remember to pack your camera!
Many states offer prime snowmobile vacations, and the most popular snowmobile trips are Yellowstone Park, Montana, Wyoming, Maine, Colorado and Utah. Recently, the government has called for a reduction in the number of snowmobiles that can enter Yellowstone National Park daily, so be sure to book your trip in advance to avoid disappointment. With attractions such as Yellowstone National Park and Togwotee Pass, Northwest Wyoming represents some of the best snowmobile trips in the United States. Though their season is from mid-December through April, the trails are buzzing with snowmobile enthusiasts in January, February and March. December and April are quieter, offering peace and solitude.
Montana has some of the longest snowmobile paths in the country. Close to the Gallatin National Forest, popular for its abundant trails, diversity in topography and its rich wildlife, Big Sky is located immediately north of Yellowstone National Park. In Maine, good areas for snowmobile trips are the upper Kennebec Valley Region, which receives 10 feet of snow annually and has beautiful scenery and amazing wildlife, Bingham, Maine, which stretches north to the Forks and Jackman, northeast to Moosehead Lake and west on to Rangeley Lakes. Maine's Interconnecting Trail System (the ITS) comprises roughly 12,000 miles of groomed trails, extending to Canada, with hundreds of miles of exquisite natural beauty.
Utah’s untouched peaks are a unique sight for any rider, a getaway to a private, well-equipped cabin in the Uinta Mountains. In Colorado, the Continental Divide at Georgia Pass, with an elevation of 11,585 feet and views of Swan River Valley in Arapahoe National Forest are made for snowmobile trips.
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