Risky Business - Factors to consider when riding in the backcountry - by Eric Knoff

Submitted by Eric Knoff on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 07:49

 Snowmobiling in mountains is risky business.  Once a rider leaves the groomed trail and enters the 

uncontrolled and unpredictable backcountry he/she immediately becomes exposed to a variety of 
hazards.  One of the inherent risks of backcountry snowmobiling is the possibility of triggering or being 
caught in an avalanche.  
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