Whether you're hunting, ice-fishing, or just enjoying a ride, make safety the top priority when snowmobiling this winter. Prioritize Maintenance Don't risk a break down or an accident, even for a short ride. Review the owner's manual of your snowmobile and speak with a dealership for advice on keeping your machine properly maintained. Always ensure your headlights and brakes are … [Read more...]
Smart Thinking In A Snow Machine Crash
When Alaskans go out for fun on their snow machines, they need to keep in mind they are out in the elements. If they get into trouble, things can turn deadly in the cold snow and harsh weather conditions. In one case, a quick-thinking boy saved his father from certain death after a serious snow machine accident. The boy and his father were far out in the Utah back-country, when the … [Read more...]
Recreational Vehicle Insurance: The Basics
While recreational vehicles can be enjoyable, there is a potential for them to be just as dangerous as passenger cars and trucks. This is why adequate insurance is important. Recreational vehicles include several kinds of vehicles, not just RVs. Personal watercraft, boats, off-road vehicles, motor homes, travel trailers, 5th-wheels and golf carts are examples of recreational vehicles. … [Read more...]
Family Snow Machine Safety
Winter sports are popular in Alaska, especially riding snow machines (also known as snowmobiles). Each year, many people, including children, suffer serious injuries while using a snow machine. Head injuries are the leading cause of serious injury or death on snow machines. Passengers Are At Greater Risk Unknown to many, head injuries are more common among snow machine passengers … [Read more...]
Start Your Snow Machine Safely
As we enter wintertime, a lot of Alaskans will be taking to the snow on a snow machine. Remember they are as dangerous as they are fun. Reduce accidents and injuries by starting your snow machine safely. Be careful, be intelligent and have fun. SAFELY STARTING A SNOW MACHINE First, before you start your snow machine, make sure that it is pointed in a direction that is safe. If you … [Read more...]
