As Manitoba’s winter recreation season begins in the north and will soon arrive in central and southern regions, snowmobilers are being urged to avoid waterways where thin ice is extremely dangerous. This statement was announced by Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie and Ken Lucko, executive director of Snowmobilers of Manitoba (Snoman).
“All snowmobilers need to be aware of the dangers of thin ice when crossing any body of water, especially at this time of
year,” said Blaikie. “We want snowmobilers to enjoy their sport and encourage them to ride safely and respect private property.”
Snowmobilers are reminded that provincial natural resource officers and members of the RCMP travel snowmobile trails,
enforcing relevant snowmobile and liquor laws, to promote safe riding practices.
Snoman, through a network of about 51 volunteer clubs across Manitoba, grooms and maintains a network of more than 12,000 kilometres of designated trails. Snowmobilers using this designated trail system in the province must purchase and display a permit called a Snopass on their snowmobile licence plate.
“Snowmobilers are urged to ride safely and we would ask all trail users to check our website for trail conditions, prior to
departure, to ensure that trails are open,” said Lucko.
For additional information regarding snowmobile safety, visit Snoman’s website at snoman.mb.ca.
