Safe Riders! Information Frequently Asked Questions Who is the typical snowmobiler? The median age of a snowmobile owner is 41 years old, has an annual household income of $70,000, and is married with children living at home. Surveys show that over 94.5 percent of snowmobilers consider it a family activity. Where do snowmobilers ride? Approximately 80 percent of snowmobilers use their snowmobile for trail riding and touring in marked and groomed trails. The other 20 percent of snowmobilers use their snowmobile for work and ice fishing. Who maintains snowmobile trails? In the U.S. and Canada, snowmobile clubs construct, maintain and map trails, usually in cooperation with provincial, state and local governments. How much do snowmobilers contribute to the economy? Snowmobilers in Canada and the United States spend over $20 billion on their life-style activity each year. The average snowmobiler spends $6,550 on a snowmobile and $1,100 on accessories such as clothing and a trailer. Approximately 10 percent of snowmobilers purchase a new snowmobile each year. In addition, the average snowmobiler spends over $3,000 per year on snowmobile tourism-related activities (food, gas, lodging, travel). Are snowmobiles used only for recreation? | |
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