Riders will be taking to Minnesota and North Dakota snowmobiling trails soon, and riders are once again reminded that safety should be your top priority while on a snowmobile. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Naytahwaush Nightriders and Waubun Hardwood Trailblazers shares some snowmobile safety reminders that are often ignored by riders. Paul also once again…
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Snowmobile Safety Hybrid Class Location: Clearbrook Class date & time: 12/21/2024, Saturday 8:30 am – 10:30 am Instructor: Andy Anderson Students MUST pre-register by contacting Andy at 218-776-3112 or email andyanderson@clearbrook-gonvick.k12.mn.us. Provide the following when registering: 1. Students full name 2. Age 3. Parent/Guardian name and contact information Requirements: Must be 11 years of age…
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Snowmobile Safety Hybrid Class Location: Crookston Class date & time: 01/04/2025, Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Instructor: Michael Boucher Students MUST pre-register by contacting Michael at 218-280-3385 or email mjb86@yahoo.com. Provide the following when registering: 1. Students full name 2. Age 3. Parent/Guardian name and contact information Requirements: Must be 11 years of age…
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The Snowmobile is currently open as of December 1, but trails across the region continue to be closed due to a lack of snow. With that being said, now is the perfect time to make sure you have everything ready for 2023/2024. Dave Jensen of the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club says that one of the most…
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There have been a number of snowmobile accidents in Aitkin County and the surrounding counties this winter. Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida described some safety impediments like reduced vision and recklessness: Guida had an old-school suggestion for mitigating road crashes: The full conversation with Sheriff Guida, in which he also talked about ice fishing safety and other…
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Snowmobile safety is top of mind at the moment. There have been some fatalities around the state and some serious accidents right here in Aitkin County recently. With that in mind, we talked to Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida about specifics. Guida explained the procedure with ditches along roads: He also described the difference between…
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