Eagle Lake
Winter Riders

 

 

 Ride Right - especially when approaching hills and corners

 

 Ride Safe - travel at a reasonable speed and take into account trail conditions

 

 Ride Defensively - watch out for the other person who may not be in control

 

 Ride Sober - alcohol and snowmobiling don't mix

 

 Use hand signals -visit http://www.mesnow.com/HandSignals.html to learn the proper signals

 

 Beware of ice on rivers and lakes - know the ice thickness before you venture out

 

 Stay on marked trails - as a courtesy to landowners and to avoid hazards hidden beneath the snow

 

 Be cautious when entering logging areas on the trail - logging equipment always has the right of way

 

 Dress appropriately - wear a helmet and wind resistant outer clothing; check the weather before you head out

 

 

 Be courteous - slow down for approaching sleds; slow down when passing sleds stopped beside the trail; slow down for pedestrians and cross-country skiers who are using the trails

 

 Carry emergency repair equipment for your sled - operator's manual, tool kit, spare drive belt, spark plugs, tow rope, starter rope, duct tape

 

 Carry personal safety equipment - first aid kit, maps, compass, space blanket, matches, pocket knife, flashlight, energy bars

 

 Join a club - your membership helps to build safer trails

 

 For more safety information see http://www.mesnow.com/SafetyStuff.html

 

 Snowmobile, ATV, Watercraft Accident Report Form

 

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