snowmobiling
Motorized snow travel
Snowmobiling is the recreational activity of riding a snowmobile—a motorized vehicle with skis in front and a continuous track in back, designed for travel over snow.
The sport ranges from casual trail riding to high-speed racing: We went snowmobiling in the backcountry.
Popular in northern regions with reliable winter snowpack.
Runner-based snow vehicle
- trackPath or monitored route
- skisSnow-gliding footwear
- handlebarsBicycle steering apparatus
- throttlePower flow controller
engine · exhaust · windshield · suspension · cowling · runner · carbide · studs
Rate velocity changes
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- throttlePower flow controller
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
race · momentum · aerodynamics · g-force · overdrive · dash · sprint · drag-racing
Violent prolonged snowstorm
- snowfallPrecipitation of frozen crystals
- frostbiteFreezing of body tissue
- hypothermiaDangerously low body temperature
- avalancheRapid mountain snow collapse
whiteout · windchill · flurry · frost · slush · subzero · parka · goggles
Organized exploratory journey
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- excursionBrief recreational trip
traverse · outdoors · journey · trekking · thrill-seeking · adrenaline · challenge · endurance
Path through wilderness
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- tundraFrigid treeless biome
- powderFine dry particles
- groomedMade neat and tidy
mountainside · plateau · forest · meadow · glacier · ridge · valley · slope
Without prescribed technique
- drag-racingStraight-line speed competition
- racingSpeed competition sport
- rallyGathering for a cause
- enduroLong-distance off-road racing
competition · stunt · jump · podium · circuit · championship · rider · team
sled
Runner-based snow vehicle
- trackPath or monitored route
- skisSnow-gliding footwear
- handlebarsBicycle steering apparatus
throttle · engine · exhaust · windshield · suspension · cowling · runner · carbide · studs · clutch
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- throttlePower flow controller
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
turbo · race · momentum · aerodynamics · g-force · overdrive · dash · sprint · drag-racing · radar
blizzard
Violent prolonged snowstorm
- snowfallPrecipitation of frozen crystals
- frostbiteFreezing of body tissue
- hypothermiaDangerously low body temperature
avalanche · whiteout · windchill · flurry · frost · slush · subzero · parka · goggles · helmet
expedition
Organized exploratory journey
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
excursion · traverse · outdoors · journey · trekking · thrill-seeking · adrenaline · challenge · endurance · remote
trail
Path through wilderness
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- tundraFrigid treeless biome
- powderFine dry particles
groomed · mountainside · plateau · forest · meadow · glacier · ridge · valley · slope · mogul
freestyle
Without prescribed technique
- drag-racingStraight-line speed competition
- racingSpeed competition sport
- rallyGathering for a cause
enduro · competition · stunt · jump · podium · circuit · championship · rider · team · sponsor
- Canadian ArcticNunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Baffin Island, Yellowknife
- outdoor recreationhiking, camping, fishing, swimming, skiing
- winterice, cold, frozen, frost, icicle
- NorwayOslo, Bergen, Trondheim, fjord, fjords
- ScandinaviaNorway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland
- Canadian outdoorscanoeing, provincial parks, Banff, Jasper, Rockies
snowmobilingcross-country skiing
Self-propelled snow travel sport
snowshoeing · Nordic skiing · backcountry skiing · ski touring · skiing
snowmobilingjet skiing
Riding motorized watercraft recreationally
boating · motorcycling · dirt biking · wakeboarding · water skiing
snowmobilingjet skiing
Riding motorized watercraft recreationally
boating · ATV riding · swimming · waterskiing · surfing
- snowmobiling trailsDesignated paths for snow vehicles
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