{"id":11904,"date":"2021-02-09T14:31:31","date_gmt":"2021-02-09T19:31:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boilermaker.ca\/winter-power-sports-safety-tips\/"},"modified":"2021-02-09T14:32:03","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T19:32:03","slug":"winter-power-sports-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/boilermaker.ca\/en\/winter-power-sports-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Power Sports Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tip 1 \u2013 Speed: Ride at a realistic speed<\/strong> to prevent injury and reduce the risk of accidents.<\/p>\n

Tip 2 \u2013 Tethers: Invest in a tether to shut the motor off if you are separated from your machine. Always wear the tether when sledding.<\/p>\n

Tip 3 \u2013 Ice: No matter the season, be cautious around frozen water. Be aware of the ice depth and strength, and stagger snowmobiles while crossing. Grey and slushy ice should be avoided!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tip 4 \u2013 The Buddy System: No matter your skill level, ride with at least one other person and stay together<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Tip 5 \u2013 Don\u2019t Exceed Skill Set: Make sure everyone<\/strong> in the group is comfortable with the trip plan and that it matches their abilities. Never give a young person a machine with more horsepower than they can safely operate.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tip 6- PPE: Dress for the weather and always wear your helmet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Tip 7- Sobriety<\/strong>: Never operate a snow machine under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Driving a snow machine while impaired carries the same penalties as operating a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n

Tip 8- Be prepared for an emergency with a first aid kit, signally flares, something to build a fire if needed.<\/p>\n

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Five Key Safety Guidelines for Riding in Avalanche Country<\/h4>\n

Tip 1- GET THE GEAR<\/strong>: Ensure everyone has an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe on their person and knows how to use them.<\/p>\n

Tip 2- GET THE TRAINING<\/strong>: Take an avalanche course.<\/p>\n

Tip 3- GET THE FORECAST<\/strong>: Make a riding plan based on the current avalanche and weather forecast.<\/p>\n

Tip 4- GET THE PICTURE<\/strong>: If you see recent avalanche activity unstable snow exists. Riding on or underneath slopes is dangerous.<\/p>\n

Tip 5- GET OUT OF HARM'S WAY<\/strong>: One at a time on all avalanche slopes. Don't go to help your stuck friend. Don\u2019t group up in runout zones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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