1. Attend a snowmobiling show

A snowmobiling show is a great place to start if you're just discoveringsnowmobiling. Attending a snowmobiling show allows you to check outdifferent models and brands of snowmobiles and talk to numerous dealers, soyou can get the best deal! Visit www.gosnowmobiling.org to find shows inyour area.

2. Visit a dealer

There are 1,840 licensed snowmobile dealers in the United States and 1154in Canada who can help you decide which snowmobile is best for you, basedon your planned usage and within your price range. Snowmobile pricingstarts at $2,000 for a used model and $6,000 for a new one.

3. Licensing

Every snowmobile state and province requires your snowmobile to be licensedor registered or have a permit affixed to the snowmobile. Licensinginformation can be easily obtained through your state or provincialsnowmobile association and through your local state Natural Resource officeor highway department. Requirements vary from state to state or province toprovince.

4. Find a location to snowmobile

There are 225,000 miles of marked and groomed trails to explore in NorthAmerica. The state/provincial snowmobile associations will put you in touchwith a local club familiar with a trail system and riding area near you.The state/provincial natural resource department also has access to trailand riding maps, as well as the local visitors and convention bureaus, andchambers of commerce in the regions you snowmobile.

5. Visit www.gosnowmobiling.org

For those interested in learning more about snowmobiling, thewww.gosnowmobiling.org Web site is an essential tool for guidance. Itprovides information for the inexperienced snowmobiler on getting startedin snowmobiling, dealers and renters in your area, destinations tosnowmobile and more.

The International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA) is anorganization representing the four manufacturers of snowmobiles. ISMA'smain function is to provide and encourage policies, programs and activitiesto improve the lifestyle activity of snowmobiling throughout the world. Formore information, visit www.snowmobile.org. International SnowmobileManufacturers Association, 1640 Haslett Road, Suite 170, Haslett, MI 48840.

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