What you need to know

Most of the sums invested in the purchase of a trail permit are returned directly to the club
to fund the trail grooming operations. So if you buy where you ride,
your money improves the trails you ride most often.

“Operation of snowmobile on a Federation trail is strictly forbidden unless the operator has a prescribed trail permit.”
(FCMQ By-Laws, article 11)

Some planning recommendations :

Never leave alone, whether you are novice or experienced
Learn about the areas to visit and choose your destination
Always decide which route to take depending on the time you have booked for your winter vacations. Search for addresses and phone numbers of hotels and restaurants in order to establish contacts
Estimate the average distance you plan to travel each day

HAND SIGNALS

These hand signals are approved by the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations (CCSO), the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) and the International Snowmobile Council (ISC).

If we all use these same hand signs we may just be communicating the same message – Safety!

	Stop Arm raised from the shoulder and extended straight up over the head with palm of hand flat. Left arm may also be used to signal “STOP”.
	Slowing Left arm extended out and down from the side of the body with a downward flapping motion of hand to signal warning or caution.
	Right Turn Left arm raised at shoulder height, elbow bent and forearm vertical with the palm of the hand flat.
	Left Turn Left arm extended straight out from shoulder and pointing in the direction of the turn.
	Last Sled in Line Raise forearm from handle bar and show clenched fist at shoulder height.
	Sleds Following Arm raised, elbow bent with thumb pointing backward, in a hitch hiking motion move arm forward to backward over your shoulder.
	Oncoming Sleds Left arm raised at shoulder height, elbow bent and forearm vertical, wrist bent, movearm from left to right over head, pointing to the right side of trails.