Frosty Snowmobile Club teaches 18 youth at safety class

The Frosty Snowmobile Club educated 18 attendees at another snowmobile safety class on Friday, Dec. 27.
The class was run by experienced riders and club members, who fully educated the 18 attendees on the importance of safe riding when they hit the trails.
Any person born on or after Jan. 1, 1985, and who has reached the age of 12, must have completed and received a snowmobile safety certificate in order to operate a snowmobile in Wisconsin. They should carry the certificate when operating a snowmobile.
The tutors from the club stressed the importance of riding and operating rules that are in place to keep everyone on the trails safe, to help avoid accidents, and to become responsible riders.
The club provides groomed and marked snowmobile trails for everyone to enjoy the sport, which tutors also emphasized staying on.
Many of the trails are on landowners’ property, so it is important to show respect and ride sensibly so that everyone can enjoy the ride. Extra caution must be taken at road crossings, and all stop signs must be observed.
Speed is a contributing factor in nearly all snowmobile accidents. Attendees were encouraged to only ride at a pace that will allow reaction time in any situation. Always wear a full-faced helmet, goggles or visor to prevent injuries from twigs, stones, ice chips and flying debris. Observing many of these rules will ensure that the students enjoy the ride and stay safe.
The course that the Frosty Snowmobile Club runs each year fully educates the students with the knowledge on how to ride safely and respectfully. Next up for them is to obtain the practical stages of careful riding.