# 2016/2017 snowmobile season **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [November 27, 2016, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414 "2016-11-27T15:36:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/21 "2016-11-29T19:18:49Z")
> [@snowracer101](#): > > I live in Bellingham, WA. These pictures are from a mountain range near Whistler, BC, approx 2 hours north of where I live. > > - > - > - Updated - - - > > Also, without bragging too much, I live in a post card, and the majority of my riding is done in areas that take your breath away. I mean, just getting to Whistler involves driving on the Sea to Sky Highway, which is epic itself. Brag more and post more pictures, looks amazing ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/22 "2016-11-30T07:08:33Z")
Riding out west is like skiing out west, once you have done it, it kills any interest in back east riding and skiing. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/23 "2016-11-30T08:23:26Z")
How physical is it driving snowmobiles? I have a herniated disc that’s still healing, I’m thinking I shouldn’t get a snowmobile this winter, which if I even got one, it would be a cheap shitty used one. ---
**Author:** ![Matt\_Danger](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/matt_danger/32/4981_2.png) [@Matt\_Danger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Matt_Danger)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/24 "2016-11-30T08:41:04Z")
It’s pretty physical. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/25 "2016-11-30T08:59:32Z")
> [@Matt Danger](#): > > It’s pretty physical. This. Controlling a sled uses arms and legs at all times. Back isn’t too bad unless you really pound some of the bumps. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/26 "2016-11-30T09:11:52Z")
I have not been out locally in a long time but when I rode with friends back in the day I would be in pain for days. The trails were never groomed and they rode like seriously crazy people. It was a blast! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Matt\_Danger](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/matt_danger/32/4981_2.png) [@Matt\_Danger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Matt_Danger)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/27 "2016-11-30T09:40:00Z")
> [@1QIKZ](#): > > This. Controlling a sled uses arms and legs at all times. Back isn’t too bad unless you really pound some of the bumps. When you get stuck you need everyone of those back muscles lol ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/28 "2016-11-30T09:46:57Z")
One time when I got stuck in Wyoming (The State) I jumped off the sled and realized I was literally neck deep in snow. It is hard to lift when you are in quicksand. LOL That was a workout! ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/29 "2016-11-30T09:54:49Z")
> [@Wahoo](#): > > How physical is it driving snowmobiles? I have a herniated disc that’s still healing, I’m thinking I shouldn’t get a snowmobile this winter, which if I even got one, it would be a cheap shitty used one. I definitely wouldn’t ride with a herniated disc, especially around here. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/30 "2016-11-30T14:47:00Z")
People who don’t ride usually ask me “you must be really cold on that thing?” I typically come home soaked in sweat. ---
**Author:** ![Birdman64](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c37758/32.png) [@Birdman64](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Birdman64)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/31 "2016-11-30T15:08:03Z")
“I don’t snowmobile because I hate being cold” … OK ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/32 "2016-11-30T16:13:05Z")
Isn’t everything heated now? ass, helmet, feet, hands… ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/33 "2016-11-30T17:21:27Z")
Hand and thumb warmers. Heated shields to prevent frost on the lens. I’ve never needed another heat source, just good wind protection. T shirt, sweatshirt, and jacket have been more than adequate. ---
**Author:** ![L47](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/db5fbb/32.png) [@L47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/L47)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/34 "2016-11-30T18:37:43Z")
> [@Wahoo](#): > > cheap shitty used one. If you’ve got a bad back, then this is not what you want in a sled. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTSi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/22d042/32.png) [@TurboTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTSi)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/35 "2016-11-30T19:31:04Z")
Picked these up last year after I left Arctic Cat… Hope we get some decent snow, only put 120 crappy miles on the green one last year. ![http://i67.tinypic.com/rkmxwi.jpg](http://i67.tinypic.com/rkmxwi.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 11:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/36 "2016-11-30T23:32:32Z")
> [@Wahoo](#): > > How physical is it driving snowmobiles? I have a herniated disc that’s still healing, I’m thinking I shouldn’t get a snowmobile this winter, which if I even got one, it would be a cheap shitty used one. that depends on the type of riding you do…but even calm trail cruising will leave you with atleast a sore back in the morning. Mountain riding, heh, I’m 29 and in pretty good shape, I went riding Monday and am still pretty sore. Back, legs, both upper and forearms. It’s as physically grueling as you make it. - - - Updated - - - > [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > Isn’t everything heated now? ass, helmet, feet, hands… heh, I ride with a MX type helmet & goggles… w/ balaclava. I wear under armour type base layer, a mid layer zip up thin pullover, and a water/wind proof gortex shell/bibs. I bring a bunch of different gloves with me…big thick gloves for riding the trail up/down the mountain, and thin gloves for actual riding/boondocking. I’m usually sweating my ass off… but if I stop for more than 10 mins I start freezing. Layering is super important, as well as wearing moisture wicking gear. ---
**Author:** ![mike125k](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike125k/32/7282_2.png) [@mike125k](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mike125k)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2016, 4:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/37 "2016-12-01T04:20:23Z")
Unless its single digits or below out I leave the back vents on my jacket open. Agree with above too. A bad back plus a cheap sled is a horrible combination. ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2016, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/38 "2016-12-01T09:09:24Z")
Haha, yeah it was fun towing the sled in the Vette. Full steel frame construction, big V8, RWD, it’s a tow vehicle I’ll ride the F6 as much as I can this winter but I realized that as much fun as it is, it sits for 80% of the year. Definitely going to put it up for sale, along with the trailer, if anyone here is interested. I can’t believe the amount of money some people spend on the sled, gear, etc just to ride it a handful of times per year ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2016, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/39 "2016-12-01T10:14:07Z")
> [@Norb O](#): > > I can’t believe the amount of money some people spend on the sled, gear, etc just to ride it a handful of times per year It really depends on the year. There were a couple seasons where I got out a lot and would put 150+ miles on every time. Last year was the worst year in probably 50 years. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2016, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414/40 "2016-12-01T10:18:04Z")
There are places nearby that are almost guaranteed snow every winter. Last year was horrible. Mine’s been paid off for years so it really doesn’t cost me much. The prices of new machines is staggering compared to what I bought my last new sled for years ago. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-2017-snowmobile-season/274414.md?page=3)