A Guide to Keeping Warm While Snowmobiling
What should you wear?
You might be asking what you should pack up to be ready to get on this snowmobile ride. We’ll provide you with all the necessary winter gear you’ll need to keep you warm and comfortable throughout your tour. Snowsuits, boots, helmets and goggles are included in each package. It is recommended that you bring your gloves but just in case you forget or don’t have any, we have still got you covered.
The guides will check on you before the start of every trip to make sure that you are wearing and have all the necessary clothing you need to keep you warm, dry and comfortable during your snowmobile tour.
If it would make you more comfortable, you are also free to bring your outerwear and gear. But just make sure that you wear proper apparel for you to enjoy your entire ride and still stay safe. Here are the things you’ll need. Wear it right and experience the best snowmobile tour in Golden:
Under Layers
These are what you need to wear underneath your snowmobile suit. Under layers are very crucial to staying safe and comfortable while riding. One very important rule to remember: no cotton!! Cotton absorbs sweat and moisture very easily and it will get you wet and cold eventually. You surely wouldn’t like that because the coldness will give you chills and probably frostbite. What you should rather wear is a first layer of polyester or synthetic-blend long underwear bottom and top. It shouldn’t be too tight for your body to breathe somehow. Add as many layers as you want depending on the warmth you need. You can wear clothing made out of polyester, silk or other synthetic blends since these dry out perspiration very quickly and keep moisture away from your skin. We suggest you wear more layers, rather than less since you can always take off a layer during the trip if it gets warmer. But if it gets colder and you don’t have enough under-layers, then that will be a problem.
Snowmobile Suits
These generally consist of a jacket worn over a pair of insulated bibs or pants. Snowmobile suits are specially designed to provide warmth and comfort while snowmobiling. Same rule applies: no cotton allowed. Most famous fabrics are usually acrylic and gore-tex but other synthetic blends can also be used. Make sure that your snowmobile suit is
wind and waterproof.
Face Mask/ Balaclava
Remember that you not only need to keep your body warm during the ride, but keep every part warm, including your face. Face Masks or ‘Balaclavas’ are very important to avoid frostbite when temperatures drop. The same rules apply to choosing the right fabric for this piece of gear.
Helmet
In almost all types of rides, head gear is very important. Yes, even in snowmobiling. Make sure that you wear a DOT-approved helmet for this will ensure safety and avoid unwanted injuries that might happen during a crash. Helmets should be worn tight, snuggling your face, and the strap firm underneath your chin to get full protection.
Goggles
Protect your eyes from snow and any form of flying debris by wearing a helmet visor, sunglasses or goggles. Colored lenses for bright days are good choices while amber, yellow, rose, blue or other colored lenses are very useful during cloudy days.
Gloves
Gloves are an essential part of your riding gear because these will repel water and wind and will keep your hands warm. You don’t want to get your hands all cold. Riding will be difficult with cold hands. Also, make sure that you wear a pair of gloves that will allow you to operate your snowmobile freely and comfortably. Add wool glove liners or layers underneath to keep your hands warmer.
Socks
Keep your feet warm by wearing socks that are made out of thin nylon, polypropylene, fleece, wool, silk or other synthetic blends. Cotton is still not a good idea. Always carry with you extra pairs just in case you begin to feel your feet getting cold.
Boots
Keep your feet warmer by wearing a proper pair of boots. The best pairs of snowmobiling boots are those that use a combination of materials that include rubber, waterproof bottom with good lug sole for traction; a synthetic upper that fastens and is high enough to repel snow; and a breathable and removable liner made of wool, fleece or any synthetic fabric that keeps off perspiration. And of course, make sure that they fit well.
