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Published on Thursday, January 14, 2016

File photo. Snowmobile trails will be very busy for the Free Ride Weekend.

Article submitted by Yvonne Rideout

Executive Director, Snowmobilers of Manitoba Inc.

Coming up Feb. 13 to 15, coinciding with Louis Riel Weekend is the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Free Ride Weekend, Sled without Borders.  It’s an opportunity for all to enjoy our great trails.  

Sled without Borders focuses on visitors from Ontario, Saskatchewan, North Dakota and Minnesota, and the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Free Ride Weekend focuses on riders new to our trail network. This special weekend is funded by Manitoba Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection.  

Snoman and its 52 member clubs are responsible for approximately 12,000 kilometres of snowmobile trails and 152 warm-up shelters on the trail system in Manitoba.  The organization has a reputation for promoting snowmobile safety by offering online courses and workshops and also assists in protecting the environment.  Our clubs are active players in sustainability and embrace ecologically friendly policies, from recycling to the adoption of new technologies. 

We are encouraging activities to be hosted by our clubs during this special weekend which was granted by Manitoba Conservation.  There will be special events as we welcome visitors from other jurisdictions on our trail network.  If someone has extra sleds, we are encouraging that they invite a city friend or non-snowmobiler to come along for a ride!  To register and receive your temporary weekend pass, please visit www.snoman.mb.ca.