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Tips for snowmachiners hitting the backcountry
– Never go by yourself: Cook says that he personally has had to rescue multiple people who went off riding alone.
– Always carry the necessary gear: Wear a helmet, carry a shovel and carry enough clothes to stay warm overnight if there is a breakdown or if the sled gets stuck.
– If you hit overflow, hit the throttle. Stopping means you’ll sink and get stuck.
– Cook always carries a dry bag filled with heavy duty mittens, a space blanket, a tarp, extra polar fleece top and bottom, a garbage sack and a way to make fire.
– Carry a backpack separate to your sled with enough supplies to last overnight if you lose your snowmachine.
 
 
 
 
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