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.

machine

sled

Runner-based snow vehicle

throttle · engine · exhaust · windshield · suspension · cowling · runner · carbide · studs · clutch

speed

acceleration

Rate velocity changes

turbo · race · momentum · aerodynamics · g-force · overdrive · dash · sprint · drag-racing · radar

winter

blizzard

Violent prolonged snowstorm

avalanche · whiteout · windchill · flurry · frost · slush · subzero · parka · goggles · helmet

adventure

expedition

Organized exploratory journey

excursion · traverse · outdoors · journey · trekking · thrill-seeking · adrenaline · challenge · endurance · remote

terrain

trail

Path through wilderness

groomed · mountainside · plateau · forest · meadow · glacier · ridge · valley · slope · mogul

sports

freestyle

Without prescribed technique

enduro · competition · stunt · jump · podium · circuit · championship · rider · team · sponsor

Categories
Opposites
locomotion method

snowmobilingcross-country skiing

Self-propelled snow travel sport

snowshoeing · Nordic skiing · backcountry skiing · ski touring · skiing

seasonal/terrain context

snowmobilingjet skiing

Riding motorized watercraft recreationally

boating · motorcycling · dirt biking · wakeboarding · water skiing

seasonal/terrain activity

snowmobilingjet skiing

Riding motorized watercraft recreationally

boating · ATV riding · swimming · waterskiing · surfing

Phrases
Family

snow, mobile, mobility, automobile, immobile, immobility, automobiles, snowmobiles, snowmobile

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G