The Goderich Signal-Star, 1972-12-07, Page 40Supplement to the Godorlch Signal -Star, Thursday, December r1912 ---Page 2
Proper Clothing Important
for SflowrnobiIing. PIeasur.e
Proper clothing is the
-t.most important" factor in
• -4he enjoyment of any
outdoor winter recreation
and, snowmobiling is no
exception. •
It should be warm and.
windproof, yet light and
sufficiently flexible not to
impede movement.
Insulated footwear is a
great comfort and
fleece -lined or insulated
leather or plastic mitts are
the most practical.
An approved crash
helmet,shuuld be worn at all
times when operating, a
snowmobile.. A woollen liner
with ---attached face mask
may be advisable under the
'helmet in .extreme
temperatures.
Shatter -proof; `tinted
goggles protect the eyes and
improve sight during
daylight hours.
Do not wear loose
scarves or clothing which
could become tangled in.
moving parts.
Take every'precaution to
keep clothing and .footwear
dry. Do . hot become
overheated. Loosen clothing
at the throat to allow warm,,
air to escape as necessary.
When your favourite disc
jockey tells you it's 10
degrees outside, that's only
'part of the temperature
story. .The . actual
thermotete.r reading.
doesn't give full indication
;how cold it really is because
it disregards the wind chill
factor.
This way of measuring
the cold: considers the wind
speed and relates it to the
thermometer temperature
to come up with' an
effective wind chill
temperature.
For instance; if • the
thermometer temperature is
zero and the wind is
blowing at 15 miles an hour,,
the' equivalent .wind chili
temperature is 36 degrees
below zero.
Watch for frostbites
when out in, below zero
temperatures. They • will
appear as white, spots most
frequently on exposed parts
such • as ears, nose ` and
cheeks.
Extensive frostbite
should have expert medical
treatment as soon as
possible.
Snowmobiles Should
Use Marked Trails
S n o w m o biling *, experts out 'the need for more trails •
r e c o m m e .n d t ha t. to accommodate more than
snowmobilers make more 1 million snowmobiles now •
use of marked specially- *' in use in North America.
planned snowmobile trails. "State* parks and other
These trails can help cut major recreation areas
;d: wn ion' snout:mobile' should recognite _'their
mishap. because they are responsibility to the winter
professionally constructed out door activist by
and maintained. providing him with use areas
similar to the space offered
summer park users," says
John W. Hethrington.
"Safety experts tell' us'
accidents Pde.crease in
While snowmobile safety controlled use area trail
experts advise snow systems, which gives park
machine operators to utilize and recreation areas definite
planned trails, winter potentials to further serve.
recreation officials point• the public."
Well-designed trails . give
snowmobilers interesting
winter landscape to exiplore
under controlled conditions.
Sleighs Add To Winter Fun
. Entire families can join
in the thrills of
snowmobiling with sleek
sleighs designed to hitch
behind a snow machine. The
specially designed sleds are
build to give comfortable
rides over the snow to one
or two passengers, adults or
children.
Snowmobile safety
experts _ , recommend_ that
snowmobile operators
proceed with caution when
towing a sleigh, and that a
rigid hitch 'always be used
between the snowmobile
and sleigh.,
The Goderich Town Council, seeks the cooperation. of all owners -
of snowmobiles so that they may continue to enjoy to the full the sport
and 'at the same time protect theinterests of other citizens.`
Please cooperate by:
1. Operating machines as quietly as possible and at such times
as not to inconvenience citizens. This means -the curtailment of
late. ;at.. night,.aperation..
2. Always.wear a safety' helmet.
3. Avoiding areas where sickness exists such as the' hospital
grounds ' and streets adjacent to nursing homes. •
4. Wear clothing suited for, the climate. Avoid loose clothing,
5. Following all highway traffic regulations and regulations con •
-
tained in the Motorized Snow vehicle Act. .
6. Become familiar with .all controls before starting.
7. Respecting the rights of property owners and avoiding taking
short cuts lover private. property.
8. Be extra careful when operating in crowded areas.}
,9. Giving precedence to pedestrian traffic remembering that
• snowmob. "s being so glow sometimes can be difficult to see.
10. Be. ex/Fa careful when carrying passengers.
11. Use extra care when' pulling sleighs, or cutter, use proper
hitch. •
12. Do not allow children to operate your snowmobile without in-
___structiofs ind personal super r-ision,=
14. tay off lakes, rivers' and reservoirs until ice is safe.
14 Slow down at night and ,use extra care.
15. o not litter. Respect others property.
TOWN .OF GODERICH
ROR.RREWSTER"
OUTDOOR EDITOR
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