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Facts and Myths About Snowmobiling and Winter Trails

Did you know that the majority of the 135,0000 miles of snowmobile trails are open for multiple use? Read about the facts and myths of multiple use winter recreation!

by American Council of Snowmobile Assns. (ACSA)


ACSA Facts and Myths book


Published September 2014

About the Author


ACSA is a national organization uniting the snowmobile community and promoting snowmobiling as a safe, fun and environmentally friendly family sport.

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