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Let It Snow, Snow, Snowmobile Good snowpack makes for good snowmobiling
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eautiful backcountry scenery, wildlife spotting, untouched snow, clean air, and loads of fun are some of the reasons to head to the mountains with a snowmobile. It’s a great getaway for a day or a weekend with family or friends. Snowmobiling is fun for all ages. Parents can even rent two-seaters to ride with their younger kids. Utah’s snowmobiling season typically begins early December and ends early April. Snowmobiling and other outdoor adventures have been used as therapy for wounded military veterans and those suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, (PTSD). Lyric Murphy, female snowmobile athlete, has taken veterans snowmobiling via the Wounded Warrior Project. “I teach them how to ride snowmo-
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biles in the mountains, letting them go where they want to go, see what they want to see. It gives them a different kind of peace when they leave. It’s therapy for me too,” she says. Responsible snowmobilers stay on trails and in designated areas so as not to damage sensitive terrain. Utah offers many places for snowmobiling. “Monte Cristo Snowmobile Complex is my absolute favorite place to snowmobile. One reason is that it is super versatile,” says Murphy. Guides are available to take you through groomed trails, wildlife tours or off-trail adventures. Snowmobiling at Monte Cristo Snowmobile Complex, Hardware Ranch Snowmobile Complex, or many of the other snowmobile parks offer many levels of trails that
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By Alison Lafazan
