This post kind of dovetails with the thread about the "end of snowmobiling". I found these numbers on the IMSA website/International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association. If you're looking for a thread with more back-biting, complaining, wrong side of the trail & no hand signals, you're going to be disappointed. These numbers come from the people and companies that build our machines, so yes it's got a bit of a positive spin. One of my take-a-ways was the mention of Mental Health and I immediately thought of some of our outspoken/fire breathers on John Dee.
Read for yourself as to where you fit in with the average snowmobiler.
Snowmobiling Quick Facts
In 2017 there were 118,657 snowmobiles sold worldwide; 50,659 were sold in the U.S. and 44,161 were sold in Canada. There are over 1.2 million registered snowmobiles in the US and over 600,000 registered snowmobiles in Canada
The economic impact of snowmobiling
United States—$26 billion annually
Canada—$8 billion annually
Europe & Russia—$5 billion annually
Over 100,000 full-time jobs are generated by the snowmobile industry in North America. Those jobs are involved in manufacturing, dealerships and tourism related businesses.
Snowmobiler profile;
The average age of a snowmobiler is 44 years old.
The average snowmobiler rides their snowmobile 1,175 miles / 1,891 km per year in North America.
The average snowmobiler spends $2,000 each year on snowmobile-related recreation.
47% of snowmobilers trailer their snowmobiles to ride.
53% snowmobile from their primary residence or have a vacation home where they keep and use their snowmobiles.
Snowmobilers are caring neighbors, they raised over $3 million for charity annually.
There are 3,000+ snowmobile clubs worldwide, involved in trail grooming, charity fund raising and family activities.
There are over 42 registered non-profit associations representing snowmobilers in the US, Canada, Europe and Russia.
Snowmobiling is great exercise bringing people outdoors interacting with nature and each other. It is an invigorating sport, great for stress release and good mental health.
Snowmobiling is a great family lifestyle. It is an activity keeping parents and kids together. Historically individuals who snowmobile at a young age continue to snowmobile with their parents throughout their lives, sharing great experiences as a family. In many winter regions, snowmobiling is simply the main form of winter outdoor recreation and in some cases the main method of transportation available.
Read for yourself as to where you fit in with the average snowmobiler.Snowmobiling Quick Facts
In 2017 there were 118,657 snowmobiles sold worldwide; 50,659 were sold in the U.S. and 44,161 were sold in Canada. There are over 1.2 million registered snowmobiles in the US and over 600,000 registered snowmobiles in Canada
The economic impact of snowmobiling
United States—$26 billion annually
Canada—$8 billion annually
Europe & Russia—$5 billion annually
Over 100,000 full-time jobs are generated by the snowmobile industry in North America. Those jobs are involved in manufacturing, dealerships and tourism related businesses.
Snowmobiler profile;
The average age of a snowmobiler is 44 years old.
The average snowmobiler rides their snowmobile 1,175 miles / 1,891 km per year in North America.
The average snowmobiler spends $2,000 each year on snowmobile-related recreation.
47% of snowmobilers trailer their snowmobiles to ride.
53% snowmobile from their primary residence or have a vacation home where they keep and use their snowmobiles.
Snowmobilers are caring neighbors, they raised over $3 million for charity annually.
There are 3,000+ snowmobile clubs worldwide, involved in trail grooming, charity fund raising and family activities.
There are over 42 registered non-profit associations representing snowmobilers in the US, Canada, Europe and Russia.
Snowmobiling is great exercise bringing people outdoors interacting with nature and each other. It is an invigorating sport, great for stress release and good mental health.
Snowmobiling is a great family lifestyle. It is an activity keeping parents and kids together. Historically individuals who snowmobile at a young age continue to snowmobile with their parents throughout their lives, sharing great experiences as a family. In many winter regions, snowmobiling is simply the main form of winter outdoor recreation and in some cases the main method of transportation available.
that ain't even funny.....-Mezz