Snowmobile Basics: Riding Your Snowmobile

Basic Riding Techniques

• Riding Uphill: Lean forward on the machine, preferably in a kneeling position. Apply enough speed to reach the top and don’t stop until you arrive at the crest; otherwise, you might get stuck.
• Riding Downhill: The greatest hazard is loss of control. Stay in the sitting position and pump the brake to stop the machine. Keep the clutch engaged.
• Traversing a Hill: This can be difficult on hard-packed snow. Use the kneeling position. Put pressure on the uphill side of the track by leaning into the hill.