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Ask An Expert: Trail Grooming Tips & Tricks with Brian from PRINOTH

When is the best time to groom a trail? The clubs groom nightly when the temperatures drop and there’s no traffic. It’s also when you have the time to be out there and do the work. What are tips you can give to someone who wants to get into grooming trails? 1. Join a club. 2. Be an ACTIVE volunteer (volunteering is VERY important). You need to show the club that you are there to be a member, not just a driver. 3. Ride and train with an experienced groom- ing operator. 4. Obey the laws of the club.

What would you say to riders to help them get the most out of a snowmobile season? It all hinges on the responsibility of the snowmobiler to obey the club laws, signage and show apprecia- tion for the landowners. Stay in the trail, be responsible, don’t drink & drive, and above all have fun! The ability for us to ride these trails is a privilege, so let’s treat it like that. It’s a family sport full of volunteers. We all work together and it’s vital that everyone respect and contribute to the sport through club membership, appreciation toward land owners, and participation in fundraising to keep it going strong for generations.

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