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Equipment has improved over the years. Most of us no longer use Wonder Bread bags as boot liners, and the insulated coats of yesteryear that had Randy from the movie classic A Christmas Story exclaiming, “I can’t put my arms down!” are a thing of the past.
However, with the increase in quality, the cost has gone up as well. And while I may spring for a name brand snowmobiling outfit for myself with the justification that it will be used for several years, it is much harder to drop that type of cash on a growing kid.
This gearing-up obstacle has many people leaving their kids at home or introducing them to the snowmobile sport when they are older. Bad idea!
Getting your family involved in the activities you love helps to foster family bonding, and snowmobiling provides an opportunity to get out during winter, when most kids are facing a screen with glazed-over eyes and a zombie expression. If a good day riding is a boost for your mental health, imagine if your whole crew participates!