"A great artist is always before his time or behind it."George Moore
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10 Benefits You Get from Using Trekking Poles For Hiking
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellencethen, is not an act but a habit.-Aristotle- I remember watching my boys growing up. They would go to their Scout meetingsand bring home a pole that they had cut from a sapling. They made it into a poleby stripping ...
Mississippi Outdoor Adventures
Well the first new video is almost ready. We have all of our deer hunting footage recorded and ready for release. We anticipate a late spring or early summer release. The turkey season is the last part of filming that is required. Join Marty Anthony, ...
Things You Should Know About Tents
Choosing Your Tent Here are a few hints when choosing the tent just right for you or your family. Tents that are advertised as one person are rarely big enough for one person. Two person tents are usually comfortable for just one person, a three person ...
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There are approximately 13,000 reported injuries due to snowmobile accidents in the United States each year. Additionally, there are over 100 deaths due to snowmobile crashes each year. Some deaths are the result of the operator being pinned under the vehicle, and over two-fifths of reported deaths are the result of collisions with trees, other vehicles, bridges, and wires. There are also deaths reported that are caused by the vehicle entering water or falling through ice. Here are some tips that will help ensure your safety while operating a snowmobile:
Never ride a snowmobile alone or across unfamiliar territory. Having a partner will provide an extra measure of safety in the event of a breakdown or accident.
Ride only on established trails and clearly marked areas. Avoid water and frozen lakes. It is impossible to judge the thickness or depth of ice.
Watch the trail in front of you very closely. There could be hidden rocks, barbed wire, or other obstacles in your path. You should avoid operating a snowmobile in bad weather. Check for warnings regarding snowstorms and rain before starting.
Always slow down at the top of a hill or snow bank. There could be an unexpected hazard on the other side. Also, do not attempt to jump or
hurdle snow banks. You will only have control of your snowmobile when the skis are firmly on the ground.
Take the time to learn the snowmobile laws and regulations for the area you are in. Each state has its own requirements and rules in regard to snowmobiles. Use common sense when approaching roads or railroad tracks. Make sure you signal each turn you make and watch for other vehicles. Control your speed according the conditions in which you are riding.
Use extra caution if you are operating a snowmobile at night. Unseen obstacles can be potentially fatal. Drive only as fast as your headlights will allow you to see safely. Never attempt to navigate new trails at night.
Do not operate a snowmobile while drinking. Numerous accidents occur each year to due driving a snowmobile after consuming alcohol. Make sure the vehicle you are driving has been properly maintained and is in good operating condition. Snowmobiling can be exciting and very safe if you observe the proper precautions and use common sense while riding.
About the Author
John Maxim is an expert on outdoor fun and adventures. He can be found on the web at http://www.ruralsnowmobile.com.
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Bob McNally's Outdoors OutlookFlorida Times-UnionBy Bob McNally Largemouth bass fishing is outstanding now in several places of Northeast Florida, most notably Rodman Reservoir near Interlachen. The big reservoir is undergoing a state-planned drawdown to control weeds, and all bass caught from the ...and more » |
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OUTDOORS CALENDAR: February 9-15Palm Beach PostFLW Tour on Lake Okeechobee (through Sunday). Take-offs are 7:30 am on Thursday and Friday at Roland & Mary Ann Martin's Marina, 920 E. Del Monte Ave., Clewiston. Weigh-ins on Thursday and Friday are 3 pm at the marina. Take-offs on Saturday and Sunday ...and more » |
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Outdoors fun for 'kids of all ages'Palm Beach PostTrinity Silverstein, 7, holds a bluegill caught by her dad, Joel Silverstein, at the cane-pole fishing pond Saturday during Outdoor Youth Day at the JW Corbett Wildlife Management Area. Girl Scout Emilee Blum of Port St. Lucie, foreground, ... |
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