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JUST WHAT IS LIGHT TREADING?
The fundamental objective of Light Treading is one of respect for
where and how you ride a snowmobile. You’re a light treader when
you follow the principles below.
Become informed.
Obtain maps, regulations and other information
from the Forest Service or from other public land agencies. Learn the
rules and follow them and that goes for speed limits, too!
Avoid
running over young trees, shrubs, and grasses and don’t cut
wood. On flatlands or areas where trail riding is popular, it’s important
to ride only where authorized. Remember, there is a link between
protecting your environment and your own safety.
Respect wildlife
and be particularly sensitive of animals that are rear-
ing young or suffering from food shortage. Stress can sap scarce
energy reserves. Refrain from riding in areas where only animals are
intended to tread!
Obey
gate closures and regulatory signs and remember, light tread-
ers don’t litter!
Stay out
of wilderness areas. They’re closed to all vehicles. Know
where the boundaries are.
Obtain permission
to travel across private land. Respect the rights
of landowners and other people’s privacy. Remember, snowmobile
technology has lowered the noise factor considerably, but you still
shouldn’t rev your engines where quiet “is the order of the day”.
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