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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1971-11-18, Page 21COMING SOON — The Complete Line of AUTO-SKI Snowmobiles and Accessories VISIT THE . MOTT FAMILY AT Camping Park FOR YOUR WINTER HOLIDAY SNOWMOBILE RENTALS MILES OF EXCELLENT' SNOWMOBILE; TRAILS ICE FISHING SKATING CAMPING' FACILITIES TUCK SHOP LOTS OF FIREWOOD Family Paradise Camping Park Phone 527-0629 • R. R. 4 Walton take his machine on highways where snowmobile operation is permitted arid the owner of a snowmobile ponsible for matted by • - is to be held res- any infractions corn- persons using his machine - - this owner respon- sibility is in addition to that of the operator. Ph. 527-0240: Expositor Action Ads •Aertat *Mt,' lie C snt4 n 2 1/2 miles west, 1 /2 mile south of No.8 THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEAFORTH ONT., NOV 18, 1971-5* Seek Out Club For Enthustiastic Snowmobile Fun Snowmobilers visiting On- tario this winter will find instant comaraderie by joining in the activities of any of the province's more than 100 snowmobile clubs. Contact with one of the clubs offers the best way to get acquain- ted with the splendor of the province's winter wilderness areas and reach prinfe ice- fishing spots available only to the snowmobiler. Club members are always happy to adopt" the visiting devotee and make him aware of local regulations about the ma- chines, offer him safe, marked trails, and an invitation to join in regular club outings. The snowmobile has con- quered bush country that in other years was unexplorable. Snow in Ontario's back country is usually too deep for boots, too remote for snowshoes and often too rugged or forested for a light plane on skis. With the back •torn tune trend extending through t e winter for more and more peop e each year since the snowmobile came on • the scene, the hardier souls will find the answer to weekend city doldrums with a truly ad- venturous camping trip 'in the snow. It's really quite,easy to cavort in the snow all day, miles from the nearest road or habitation, then camp over night in a shel- tered nook and continue with the fun for another day or more. The bulky equipment and the slugging formerly associated with winter camping have been eliminated with the new light- weight tents and 'freeze-dried foods. Down-filled sleeping bags are the order of the day while the tiny gas-operated stoves now on the market can handle any- thing from boiling coffee water to preparing a full steak dinner from a compact, envelope. Snowmobiling is permitted in all but 13 of Ontario's more than 100 provincial 'parks. In 15 of these, snowmobiling is restricted to designated and marked trails and in the remainder, machines are permitted on existing park roads or other specially desig- nated and marked areas. Moreover, three Ontario parks offer special facilities for winter campers. The three - - Arrowhead, Sibbald Point and Pinery - - have been set up to accommodate the winter devotee. Provided throughout the winter at the , parks are snowplowed roads and campsites, heated washrooms with hot water, fuel wood, garbage disposal areas and drinking water'. Overnight campers in the parks are re- quired to pay a $2.50 fee while those entering for a day only are assessed a $1. charge. A number of trails have been established on Crown lands by the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests to accommodate some of the snowmobilers who prefer this kind of prepared and marked.trail development. These trails are located in areas of relatively heavy snow cover and are estab- lished to supplement the trails developed in provincial parks and more than 1,000 other trails marked by snowmobile clubs, winter resorts and private land- owners. For those who don't have the time or inclination for an over- night trip, how about a day's circuitous jaunt' broken at mid- day by a simple, cookout over a hearty, crackling fire. It doesn't take much of a pack to carry a few hotdogs and some hot choc- olate - - or 'anything else from sandwiches to the makings of a shish-ka-lob. Don't forget the children on these outings. Make it a family excursion. Many snowmobile manufacturers have now put on the market light-weight, durable sleds easily capable of holding a couple of youngsters when towed behind a machine. Snowmobilers in Ontario should be aware of some new laws in effect this year before headirig out this winter. For the first time, snowmo- bilers must now report any coll- ision on or off the highway which involves personal injury or damage exceeding $200 to property other than that of the owner or driver. The driver of a snowmobile must hold a driver's license to TRY ONE ... THEN DECIDE "THE BIG RED ONE IS COMING THRU". Parts and Service For All Models. RAY POTTER and se,f.r.th • SONS R.R. 3, CLINTON 482-9997 ********************** Ski-Doo's light weight ELAN first introduced last year, promises to double its snowmobiling success this year. The '72 Elan with a new polycorborate plastic cab and , stronger ribbed frame has proven itself to consumers as the ideal low priced machine for the youngsters or the family that wants a second snowmobile. Available ,at Hopper Machanical Services for as low as HOPPER MECHANICAL SERVICES SEAFORTH, ONTARIO PHONE 527- 1859