RIDING THE VEH ICLE
Trails and S igns
Trail signs are used to c ontrol, direct or
regulate the use of snowmobiles o n
trails. Becom e familiar with all signs
used in the area where you a re snow-
mobiling.
Environment
Wildlife compliments your snowmo-
biling day. Sno wmobile tracks provide
firm ground over which animals can
travel from area to area. Do not violate
this privilege by chasing or harassing
wildlife. F atig ue and exhaustion can
lead to animal's death. Avoid areas
posted for the protection or feeding of
wildlife.
If you happen to be fortunate enough
to see an animal, stop your snowmo-
bile and observe quietly.
The guidelines that we support are not
designe d to limit your snowm obiling
fun, but to preserve the beautiful free-
dom that you can experience only on
a snowmobile! These guidelines will
keep snowmobilers healthy, happy and
able to introduce others to what 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 r ig ht path! Fro m all of us at BRP,
thank you for doing your share.
There is nothing more exhilarating than
snowmobiling. Venturing onto snow-
mobile trails that cross wild areas is
an exciting and healthy winter sport.
However, as the number of people us-
ing these recreational parks incre
ases,
so does the potentialfor damage to the
environm ent. Abuse of land, facilities
and resources inevitably leads t
ore-
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 intere st to trea d
lightly into our recreational areas. Be-
cause, in the long run, to protect the
sportwemustpreserve the environ-
ment.
Recognizing the importance of this is-
sueandtheneedforsnowmobilersto
do their share in preserving areas that
make it possible to enjoy our sport,
BRP has developed the “Light Tread-
ing Is Smart Sledding” campaign for
snowm o bile rs.
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 action. It ap-
plies to t he environmen t in general, its
proper care and maintenance, its natu-
ral inhabitants and all enthusiasts and
the public at large who enjoy the great
outdoors. With this theme, we invite
all snowmobilers to remember that re-
specting the environment is not only
critical to th e 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 tre ad wit
h
respect!
The fundamental objective of Light
Treading is one of respect for where
and how you ride a snowmobile .
You're a light trea der when you fol
low
the principles below.
Become inform ed. Obta in m aps,
reg-
ulations and other information from
the Forest Service or from other pub-
lic lan d agen cies. Lea rn the
rules and
follow them and that goes for spe ed
limits, to o!
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