Who is the typical snowmobiler?

The median age of a snowmobile owner is 41 years old, has an annual household income of $60,000, and is married with children living at home. Surveys show that over 94.5 percent of snowmobilers consider it a family sport.

Where do snowmobilers ride?

Approximately 80 percent of snowmobilers use their snowmobile for trail riding and touring in marked and groomed trails. The other 20 percent of snowmobilers use their snowmobile for work and ice fishing.

Who maintains snowmobile trails?

In the U.S. and Canada, snowmobile clubs construct, maintain and map trails, usually in cooperation with provincial, state and local governments.

How much do snowmobilers contribute to the economy?

Snowmobilers in Canada and the United States spend over $9.4 billion on their sport each year. The average snowmobiler spends $5,850 on a snowmobile and $1,100 on accessories such as clothing and a trailer. Approximately 10 percent of snowmobilers purchase a new snowmobile each year. In addition, the average snowmobiler spends over $3,000 per year on snowmobile tourism-related activities (food, gas, lodging, travel).

Are snowmobiles used only for recreation?

No, they serve many other functions. In remote portions of Canada and the U.S., snowmobiles are some residents' primary mode of transportation. Snowmobiles are relied upon by law enforcement units throughout the snowbelt for search-and-rescue work and emergency missions. They are also used by surveyors, ranchers, public utility employees, environmental and wildlife scientists, and countless others. Snowmobiles are also widely used by cross country ski race officials, dog sled races and by ski patrols for rescue purposes.

I want information on a specific snowmobile. How can I get that information ?

Each manufacturer has specific information on each of their models. Please contact the manufacturers through their web sites, or contact your local snowmobile dealer listed in the yellowpages of your local phone book.

I am interested in snowmobile racing schedules and locations, how do I find out where snowmobile races are occurring?

For all snowmobile racing information, please call the International Snowmobile Racing Association (ISR) at (262) 335-2401. The ISR is located in Wisconsin.

I am interested in the market share of each of the manufacturers, can you help me?

Each of the manufacturers has a web site which contains information on their corporations. ISMA does not have market share information. Aggregate sales data is available under the statistics section of the web site.

I am interested in obtaining some Safe Riders! campaign materials, can you help me?

Yes, you may order Safe Riders! materials by submitting our online Safe Riders! order form.

How do I find out what trail conditions are or what is going on in an individual province or state?

Information for individual provinces and states including any riding rules and regulations are available from the provincial/state associations directly. Each of the associations/organizations web sites are linked directly to this web site.

I am looking for repair parts and or information for my snowmobile, can you help me?

We recommend that you contact the dealer you bought your snowmobile from or from your local dealer. They should have the necessary parts and expertise to help you repair your snowmobile or they can put you in touch directly with the manufacturer or supplier of any repair parts.

I have an antique snowmobile and was wondering if you can help me find information on shows and or repair parts for my machine?

The Antique Snowmobile Club, located in Minnesota is eager to help you and has a great deal of information on antique snowmobile shows, parts, etc. They can be reached by calling (218) 543-4146 or at their website at www.ascoa.org.

I would like to request information on the economic impact of snowmobiling in my state/province. How do I obtain that information?

For all provincial/state information, please contact the province or state association directly through this web site.