RIDING THE VEHICLE
able to introduce others to w hat they
know and enjoy about their favorite
winter pastime. So, the next time you
hit the trails on a cool, crisp and clear
winter day, we ask you to remember
that you are paving the way for the fu-
ture of our sport. Help us lead it down
the right pa th! From all of us at BRP,
thank you for doing your share.
There is nothing more exhilarating than
snowmobiling. Venturing onto snow-
mobile trails that cros s wild areas is
an ex citing and healthy winter sport.
However, as the number of people us-
ing these recreational parks increases,
so does the potential for damage to the
environment. Abuse of land, facilities
and resources inevitably leads to re-
strictions and closures of both private
and public land.
In essence, the greatest threat to our
sport, is all around us. Which leaves
us with one logical choice. When we
snowmobile, we must always ride re-
sponsibly.
The vast majority respect the law and
the environment. Each of us must set
an example for those who are new to
the sport, young and old alike.
It is in every one's best interest to tread
lightly into our recreational areas. Be-
cause, in the long run, to protect the
sport we must preserve the environ-
ment.
Recognizing the im portance of this is-
sueandtheneedforsnowmobilersto
do their share in preserving areas th
at
make it possible to enjoy our sport,
BRP has developed the “Light Tread-
ing Is Smart Sledding” campaign fo
r
snowmobilers.
Light Treading refers to more than
the
thread of our tracks. It's a statement
of concern, respect and willingness
to take the lead and take acti
on. It ap-
plies to the environment in general, its
proper care and maintenance, its natu-
ral inhabitants and all en
thusiasts and
the public at large who enjoy the great
outdoors. With this them e, we invite
all snowmobilers to remember that re-
specting the environment is not only
critical to the future of our industry but
to future generations.
Light Treading in no way suggests you
should curb your appetite for snowmo-
biling fun! It simply means tread with
respect!
The fundamental objective of Light
Treading is one of respect for where
and how you ride a snowmobile.
You're a light treader when you fo llow
the principles below.
Become informed. Obtain maps, reg-
ulations and other information from
the Forest Service or from other pub-
lic land agencies. Learn the rules and
follow them and that goes for speed
limits, too!
Avoid running over young trees,
shrubs, and grasses and don't cut
wood. On flatlands or areas where trail
riding is popular, it's important to ride
only where authorized. Rem ember,
there is a link between protecting your
environment and your own safety.
Respect wildlife andbeparticularly
sensitive of animals that are rearing
young or suffering from food shortage.
Stress can sap scarce energy reserves.
Refrain from riding in areas where only
animals are intended to tread!
Ob ey gate closures and regulatory
signs and remember, light treaders
don't litter!
Stay out of wilderness areas. They're
closed to all vehicles. Know where the
boundaries are.
Ob tain permission to travel across
private land. Respect the rights of
landowners and other people's pri-
vacy. Remember, snowmobile tech-
nology has lowered the noise factor
considerably, but you still shouldn't rev
your engines where quiet “is the order
of the day”.
Snowmobilers know all too well the ef-
forts that have been made throu
ghout
the sport's history to enjoy access to
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