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The guidelines that we support are not designed to limit your
snowmobiling fun, but to preserve the beautiful freedom that you
can experience only on a snowmobile! These guidelines will keep
snowmobilers healthy, happy and able to introduce others to what
they know and enjoy about their favorite winter pastime. So, the
next time you hit the trails on a cool, crisp and clear winter day, we
ask you to remember that you are paving the way for the future of
our sport. Help us lead it down the right path! From all of us at Ski-
Doo, thank you for doing your share.
ENVIRONMENT
There is nothing more exhilarating than snowmobiling. Venturing
onto snowmobile trails that criss-cross the wild areas of the U.S. and
Canada is an exciting and healthy winter sport. However, as the num-
ber of people using these recreational parks increases, so does the
potential for damage to the environment. Abuse of land, facilities and
resources inevitably leads to restrictions and closures of both private
and public land.
In essence, the greatest threat to our sport, is all around us. Which
leaves us with one logical choice. When we snowmobile, we must
always ride responsibly.
The vast majority respect the law and the environment. Each of us
must set an example for those who are new to the sport, young and
old alike.
It is in every one’s best interest to tread lightly into our recreational
areas. Because, in the long run, to protect the sport we must pre-
serve the environment.
Recognizing the importance of this issue and the need for snowmo-
bilers to do their share in preserving areas that make it possible to
enjoy our sport, Ski-Doo has developed the “Light Treading Is Smart
Sledding” campaign for snowmobilers.
Light Treading refers to more than the thread of our tracks. It’s a
statement of concern, respect and willingness to take the lead and
take action. It applies to the environment in general, its proper care
and maintenance, its natural inhabitants and all enthusiasts and the
public at large who enjoy the great outdoors. With this theme, we
invite all snowmobilers to remember that respecting the environ-
ment is not only critical to the future of our industry but to future
generations.
Light Treading in no way suggests you should curb your appetite for
snowmobiling fun! It simply means tread with respect!
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