Montana Snowmobile Safety

Snowmobile Safety

Legal Driving Age

A driver's license is required to drive on plowed streets open to snowmobile traffic. Or, you must have a safety certificate and travel with an adult.

Safety list for night driving

• Make sure your lights are working well
• Reduce speed at night
• Do not travel on unfamiliar roads or blaze a new trail at night
• Carry a flashlight
• Do not go out alone

Snowmobiling checklist

• You may be in higher altitudes that you are not acclimated to.
• Are you physically fit? You may have to walk out if the machine breaks down.
• There's safety in numbers; travel in groups.
• Keep machines in prime condition for mountain work-out.
• Plan your trip - let others know where you will be and when to expect you back.
• Check weather conditions; winter storms can move in fast.
• Stay on safe routes - know avalanche areas.
• Wear proper warm clothing and a helmet.

Supplies

• Waterproof matches
• Extra gas
• Proper tools for repairs
• Map and compass
• Hatchet
• Extra warm and dry clothing
• Rope
• Emergency flares
• Extra food
• Tarp for temporary shelter
• Avalanche rescue equipment
• Snowshoes
• First aid kit

More Information:

• Snowmobiling Page
• Winter Safety
• Hypothermia
• Avalanches

- content from Bozeman Chamber of Commerce