New Brunswick Federation of Snowmobile Clubs - Fédération des Clubs de Motoneige du Nouveau-Brunswick

Trail Maps

2008-2007 Snowmobile Trail Map
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Happy (and safe) snowmobiling!

Safety

"Safety First" says it all!
Inadequate riding and trail facilities increase the risk of snowmobile safety related incidents. Just a few of the risks include: cables and guy wires, fences, barbed wire, unsafe ice and ice ridges, hidden rocks, tree stumps, low hanging branches and other obstacles.

Well designed and maintained trails and riding areas not only provide enjoyable recreational snowmobiling opportunities but have been proven to significantly reduce the likelihood of a snowmobiler being injured. Safe trails and use areas remain a top priority and concern of your Federation and the snowmobile community in general!

( Statistics indicate that only approximately 10-15% of snowmobile incidents occur on well maintained and designed trails where as much as 80-90% of all snowmobile riding takes place ).

Please take the time to browse through the following pages below - it never hurts to refresh your knowledge of the "basics" in snowmobile and trail safety pointers! Remember, "Safety" is an attitude - not just a word!

Ice & Snowmobiling Drowning is one of the leading causes of snowmobile fatalities. Wherever possible, avoid riding on frozen lakes and rivers because ice conditions are never a safe bet. Ice conditions can change in a period of several hours. If you must cross ice, ask first, then stay on the packed or marked trail. Don't stop until you reach shore. If you hit slush, don't let off the throttle. If you are following someone who hits slush, veer off to make your own path. If you must travel over lakes and rivers then consider using a buoyant snowmobile suit which will assist you to reach the closest ice surface. Also consider carrying a set of picks which will help you grip the edge of the ice more easily As a rule of thumb, "If you don't know, don't go." If you do break through the ice, don't panic. Follow these self rescue tips:

· Kick vigorously into a horizontal position and swim to the nearest ice edge.
· Place hands/arms on unbroken ice while kicking hard to propel your body onto the ice, like a seal.
· Once clear, stay flat and roll away to stronger ice.
· Stand, keep moving and find shelter fast.

For more information on ice safety and rescue, contact the Lifesaving Society at
613 746 5694 and ask for a copy of their ice manual.

* Recommended Minimum Ice Thickness *
For New Clear Hard Ice
No ice is without some risk.
Be sure to measure clear hard ice in several places.

	Thickness	Will Hold
	3” (7cm) or less	STAY OFF
	4” (10cm)	Average full-grown person
	5” (12cm)	Snowmobile / ATV
	8-12” (20-30 cm)	One vehicle - car or small pick-up
	12-15” (30-38 cm)	One vehicle - medium truck

NO ICE IS WITHOUT SOME RISK… MINIMIZE YOUR RISK
It is critical that the ice quality or type of ice is evaluated before you travel.
Clear hard new ice is the only kind of ice recommended for travel.

AVOID...

- Slushy ice

- Ice on or near moving water, e.g., rivers, currents.

- Ice that has thawed and refrozen.

- Layered or rotten ice caused by sudden temperature changes.

Other risk factors that weaken or “rot” ice:

- Snow on ice that acts as a blanket to prevent hardening of ice

- Pressure ridges due to wind or current pressure.

	Safety Tips & Pointers...
	Hand Signals & Communication...
	Wind Chill Chart...
	10 Point Safety Regulations...

Trail Conditions

For current trail and snow conditions, please refer to the NBFSC Bulletin Board

Weather

For current NB weather conditions, please go to Weather New Brunswick

PHOTO GALLERY

Snowarama 2008 Photos
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Reg MacDonald, Vice-President, NBFSC, Harold McCann – Atlantic Snowmobiler Magazine, Rick Lingley – District Sales Manager for BRP – Ski Doo	BRP – Ski Doo provided GTX 4-TEC 1200 Demos for our riding pleasure!!	Getting lined up & ready to go!

		Old snowmobiling partners back in the saddle again!! Brandon Liston – Easter Seals Ambassador with Ross Antworth – NBFSC General Manager
Leota Forbes-Hill, longtime Snowarama supporter!!	Mark Barbour – Easter Seals, Ross Antworth – NBFSC General Manager, Hon. Shawn Graham – Premier of NB, Mike Allen – MP – Tobique-Mactaquac, Léon Bourque – NBFSC President	Leota Forbes-Hill #1 Snowarama supporter, NB Premier Shawn Graham, Rick Lingley – BRP-Ski-Doo, Mike Allen – MP (on snowmobile with Brandon Liston – Easter Seals Ambassador), Léon Bourque – NBFSC President, Mark Barbour – Easter Seals NB, Ross Antworth – NBFSC General Manager

Snowarama 2007 Photos
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On hand to cut the ribbon to begin the ride were: (left to right) Ross Antworth - NBFSC General Manager, Leota Forbes-Hill - long-time Snowarama fundraiser, Mike Allen - MP, Brandon Liston - Easter Seals Ambassador, Mark Barbour - Easter Seals Staff, Hon. Greg Byrne - Minister of Business New Brunswick and Stuart Blair, NBFSC Past President and Snowarama 2007 Committee Chairman	A crowd of 700-800 gathered for the event	From Left to Right Hon. Greg Byrne - Minister of Business New Brunswick, Stuart Blair - NBFSC Past President and Snowarama 2007 Committee Chairman, Ross Antworth - NBFSC General Manager
Riders head for the starting point of the ride	The military was on hand to cook up a hearty lunch to warm up the participants and spectators.	Mactaquac Provincial Park Lodge was the central point for the festivities and Park staff were a huge help - Thanks guys!
Some lucky kids got to ride in style!	Blue groomer belongs to Fredericton Snowmobile Club and the green one belongs to the Nashwaak Snowmobile Club	The Park has Cross Country skiing trails and those were also in use the day of the ride
Hon. Greg Byrne, Minister of Business New Brunswick and Pat Hicks, District Sales Manager for Yamaha	Riders lined up to register for the ride	There were lots of demos available to ride and Pat Hicks was on hand to demonstrate all of the exciting features
View of the beautiful Saint John River Valley after passing through the starting point of the ride	Spectators of all ages enjoyed the event	Yamaha drew the attention of the crowd with their larger-than-life display!
NBFSC Staff Lisa MacDougall gets to try out a Yamaha demo and loves it!	There were lots of demos available to ride and Pat Hicks was on hand to demonstrate all of the exciting features	Yamaha drew the attention of the crowd with their larger-than-life display!
All profits from the event went to Easter Seals, March of Dimes NB,. Representatives were on hand to gather donations	Mactaquac Provincial Park Lodge was the central point for the festivities and Park staff were a huge help - Thanks guys!

2006 Irving Oil President's Ride

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The Gallery

At Atlantic Host	NBFSC Presidents	Team #1	John McLellan
Group Leaders	Lunch at Caraquet	Back to Bathurst	Bob Walsh
On Trail 19	Caraquet Irving	Fuel Stop	Thank you Irving Oil
Team # 4	Thank you Yamaha, Ski Doo & Irving	Trail Stop	Le Grand Bleu




at Cape Tormentine	at Long Lake	at Nackawic
at Plaster Rock	Atlantic Snowmobiler	Buddies having fun

Heading off..	Long Lake	near Millville
near Baker Lake	near Doaktown	young snowmobilers
near Mt. Carleton	near North Pole Stream	on the Miramichi
outside Bathurst	overlooking Corker's Gulch	overlooking Serpentine Lake
private camp	Provincial Trail #58	on a Provincial Trail
shelter on Prov Trail #53	Near Miramichi	Well groomed Trail 22
Ideal Lunch spot on Trail 23	Nepisiquit Sport Lodge stop	Picture-perfect trail 23
Between St-Quentin and Edmundston

For prior year photos - visit our Photo Archives page.

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