Looking to get a personal snowcat? Read this first! Some words of advice to personal snowcat shoppers. My experience comes from use of personal snowcats for access to my house in the winter (full-time) during the last 25 years. Snowcats have become my hobby and I have accumulated very helpful knowledge for people in search of a cat. If you’re …
When can I use a LiteTrax? Are you wondering when exactly to use a LiteTrax SnowCat? They are perfect for grooming both snowmobile trails and cross country ski trails. SnowCats are well suited for plowing snow, with their zero-point turn capability and large surface contact with the ground. Among the basic uses for SnowCats are plowing small parking lots, driveways …
Bad weather driving If You’re Driving on Snowy or Icy Roads: If you’re going to be driving in bad weather this year, be sure to check out these tips! Slow down. Even if you have all-wheel drive, reduce your speed about 10 miles per hour below the speed limit. If it still feels iffy, cut back another five miles per …
The weather is quickly changing here in Utah, and the snow covered mountains are starting to appear! Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you take your adventure to the snow covered mountains! Take Your Time! This should really go without saying, but the fastest way to get in trouble in the snow is to go fast! …
Summer has ended and fall has begun its full transformation; it’s time to start thinking about winter. This upcoming winter is already being predicted to be one of the colder and crazier winters (Polar Vortex), compared to the last few years. Winter can be an amazing, beautiful spectacle, but like all facets of nature, winter is not to be underestimated. …
Driving in snow and wintry weather can be intimidating since there are surely a higher number of accidents during snowfall than otherwise. If you keep these tips in mind when you’re operating your vehicle during wintry weather, you’ll keep yourself and anyone else driving on the road around you a bit safer. The first thing to remember is this: If …
One of the most frustrating parts about living in areas with heavy snowfall is the driving. Operating a vehicle through thick crunchy snow is like pulling a Mac truck up a steep incline by golf cart. With so much resistance from the weight of the snow, a two-mile drive can take upwards of an hour. The ticket to driving and …
Animals and insects from the wild like bears, snakes, bees, and bats hibernate in the winter. But as humans, wishing for warmer temperatures all day won’t help and winter doesn’t have to be the season in which you stay inside all cozy and warm, hibernating the days away. In fact, it can be quite the opposite, where there are many …
Everyone knows that the holiday season evokes different emotions to every person. Some feel great with the idea of visiting friends and family, contently watching the loved ones as they open up their gifts with anticipation of them getting their holiday wish. That’s a great feeling, making someone’s holiday. It’s a great feeling of satisfaction when you make someone happy …
Driving on the country roads during winter can be dangerous for even the most experienced driver. You can control your own vehicle, but you can’t control the weather and road conditions, other drivers and the possibilities of an accident are higher because of those factors. At night it’s even more of a struggle as you have a strangle hold on …