I know it's not what you'd expect, what with Nancy and me living in a "destination" for snowmobilers -- but we don't take part in the sport. Don't own one, don't even borrow one. For whatever reason -- we just haven't got around to being interested. I've ridden 'em once or twice over the years and I guess that it's my lack of desire for sporting in the cold that keeps my needs at bay. I could see getting a woodsy ATV long before a snow mobile. The ATV wood be handy on our property for exploring the way out back - as well as for chores, like bringing in firewood. But snowmobiles? Nah -- just bring yours up here for some primo fun, spend lots of money with the local merchants, then go the heck home. We'll be here next year.