RIDING THE VEHICLE
It is in every one's best interest to tread lightly into our recreational ar-
eas. Be cause, in the long run, to protect the sport we m ust preserve
the environment.
Recognizing the importance of this issue and the need for snowmo-
bilers to do their share in preserving areas that make it possible to en-
joy our sport, BRP has developed the “Light Treading Is Smart Sled-
ding” campaign for snowmobilers.
Light Treading refers to more than the thre ad of our tracks. It's a
statement of concern, respect and willingness to take the lead and
take action. It applies to the environment in general, its proper care
and maintenance, its natural inhabitants and all enthusiasts and the
public at large who enjoy the great outdoors. With this theme, we
invite all snowmobilers to rem em ber that respecting the environ-
ment 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
snowmobiling fun! It simply means tread with respect!
The fundamental objective of Light Treading is one of respect for
where and h ow you ride a snowm obile. You're a light treader when
you follow the principles below.
Become informed. Obtain maps, regulations and other information
from the Forest Service or from other public land agencies. Learn the
rules and follow them and that goes for speed limits, too!
Avoid running over you ng 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. Reme mber, t here is a link
between protecting your environment and your own safety.
Respect wildlife and be particularly sensitive of animals that are rear-
ing young or suffering from food shortage. Stre ss can sap scarce en-
ergy reserves. Refrain from riding in areas where only animals are in-
tended to tread!
Obey gate closures and regulatory signs and remem ber, light tread-
ers don't litter!
Stay out of wilderness areas. They're closed to all vehicles. Know
where the boundaries are.
Obtain permissio n to travel across private land. Respect the rights
of landowners and other people's privacy. R e member, snowmobile
technology has lowered the noise factor considerably, but you still
shouldn't rev your engines where quiet “is the order of the day”.
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