neonphil
Expert
There are four major manufacturers that build snowmobiles. They are: Arctic Cat- headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN; Bombardier Inc.-headquartered in Valcourt, Quebec; Polaris Industries- headquartered in Medina, MN; and Yamaha Motor Corporation- headquartered in Cypress, CA.
In 2002 there were 203,153 snowmobiles sold worldwide; 134,082 were sold in the U.S. and 50,719 were sold in Canada.
The average suggested retail price of a new snowmobile sold in 2002 was $5,800 (US Funds).
The number of Licensed Snowmobile Dealers:
United States - 1560
Canada - 1060
Scandinavia - 403
There are approximately 1.64 million registered snowmobiles in the US and 760,000 registered snowmobilers in Canada.
State/Province # registered State/Province # registered
AK 33,576 ---- SD 11,691
AZ n/a UT ---- 27,894
CA 19,000 ---- VT 41,000
CO 33,000 ---- VA n/a
ID 50,000 ---- WA 31,532
IL 54,128 ---- WI 232,320
IN 17,452 ---- WY 19,060
IA 45,000 ---- AB 30,252
ME 96,600 ---- BC 78,064
MA 13,000 ---- MB 19,407
MI 301,805 ---- NF 48,735
MT 23,440---- NS n/a
NE 2,100 ---- NT 236
NH 73,625---- NU 1,098
NY 146,662---- ON 363,737
ND 21,000 ---- PE 1,413
OH 19,500 ---- QC 157,220
OR 16,809 ---- SA 11,095
PA 45,270 ---- YT 803
Worldwide snowmobile sales for the last 10 years are:
2002 - 203,153
2001 - 208,592
2000 - 208,297
1999 - 230,887
1998 - 257,936
1997 - 255,773
1996 - 252,324
1995 - 227,400
1994 - 181,000
1993 - 158,000
Snowmobiling's Economic Impact - over $12 Billion:
United States - $7 billion annually
Canada - $3.6 billion annually
Scandinavia - $1.6 billion annually
Over 75,000 full time jobs are generated by the snowmobile industry in North America. Those jobs are involved in manufacturing, dealerships and tourism related businesses.
The average age of a snowmobiler is 42 years old.
The average annual household income for snowmobilers is $70,000.
The average snowmobiler rides his/her snowmobile 960 miles per year.
The average snowmobiler has 18 years of experience riding.
The average snowmobiler spends $4,000 each year on snowmobile-related recreation.
75% of snowmobile owners are married. The average snowmobile family has 0.8 children living in the home with them.
65% of the snowmobilers usually trailer their snowmobiles to go ride. 35% either snowmobile from their primary residence or have a vacation home where they keep and use their snowmobiles.
Approximately 80% of snowmobilers use their snowmobile for trail riding and touring on marked and groomed trails. 20% of snowmobilers use their snowmobile for work and ice fishing activities.
Snowmobilers spend on the average 7.2 nights per snowmobile season in a motel/resort room while snowmobiling. Snowmobilers are caring neighbors, they raised $3 million for charity during the 2001-2002 season.
Approximately 17% of all snowmobilers are part of the Senior Circuit - 60 years or older and 37% of all snowmobilers are 50 years or older.
There are over 225,000 miles of groomed and marked snowmobile trails in North America that have been developed by volunteer clubs working with local government and private land owners.
There are over 3000 snowmobile clubs worldwide, involved in trail grooming, charity fund raising and family activities.
There are 40 registered non-profit associations representing snowmobilers in the U.S., Canada and Scandinavia.
Snowmobiling is great exercise that brings people outdoors to interact with nature and each other. It is an invigorating sport that is great for stress release and good mental health.
Snowmobiling is a great family sport. It is an activity that keeps parents and kids together. Historically individuals who snowmobile at a young age continue to snowmobile with their parents and continue in the sport 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.
Majority of Americans Favor Snowmobile Access to National Parks - Nearly eight of ten (78 %) of Americans believe snowmobiles should be allowed in national parks and only 11 percent support the National Park Service's recent decision to ban snowmobiles from the park, according to a poll released by SWR Research. The survey of 1,000 adult Americans was conducted May 16-17, 2000 by SWR Research. It has a margin of error of + 3.1 percent. SWR Research is an internationally recognized polling and public opinion firm.
The use of snowmobiles in National Parks is controlled, organized and regulated by Federal Law Enforcement. The snowmobiling occurs on roads groomed and marked for snowmobiling, the same roadways used by recreational vehicles, cars, trucks and busses. Snowmobiles are NOT used as off-road vehicles in National Parks such as Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain and Grand Teton.
On U.S. National Forest Land, most of the trails used by snowmobiles are on groomed roads used by summer recreationists. There are also secondary and seasonal roads within the forests used by snowmobilers. These roads are groomed and marked by volunteers who work closely with the local U.S. Forest Service staff in maintaining and managing those areas.
The manufacturers have always been actively involved in promoting safe riding behavior while snowmobiling. Over one million brochures, decals and hundreds of thousands of posters and safety videos have been distributed free of charge to snowmobile enthusiasts throughout the world. Safety trainers, enforcement officers, Chambers of Commerce and more use safety materials provided by the manufacturers through the Safe Riders! You make snowmobiling safeâ„¢ safety campaign.
In 2002 there were 203,153 snowmobiles sold worldwide; 134,082 were sold in the U.S. and 50,719 were sold in Canada.
The average suggested retail price of a new snowmobile sold in 2002 was $5,800 (US Funds).
The number of Licensed Snowmobile Dealers:
United States - 1560
Canada - 1060
Scandinavia - 403
There are approximately 1.64 million registered snowmobiles in the US and 760,000 registered snowmobilers in Canada.
State/Province # registered State/Province # registered
AK 33,576 ---- SD 11,691
AZ n/a UT ---- 27,894
CA 19,000 ---- VT 41,000
CO 33,000 ---- VA n/a
ID 50,000 ---- WA 31,532
IL 54,128 ---- WI 232,320
IN 17,452 ---- WY 19,060
IA 45,000 ---- AB 30,252
ME 96,600 ---- BC 78,064
MA 13,000 ---- MB 19,407
MI 301,805 ---- NF 48,735
MT 23,440---- NS n/a
NE 2,100 ---- NT 236
NH 73,625---- NU 1,098
NY 146,662---- ON 363,737
ND 21,000 ---- PE 1,413
OH 19,500 ---- QC 157,220
OR 16,809 ---- SA 11,095
PA 45,270 ---- YT 803
Worldwide snowmobile sales for the last 10 years are:
2002 - 203,153
2001 - 208,592
2000 - 208,297
1999 - 230,887
1998 - 257,936
1997 - 255,773
1996 - 252,324
1995 - 227,400
1994 - 181,000
1993 - 158,000
Snowmobiling's Economic Impact - over $12 Billion:
United States - $7 billion annually
Canada - $3.6 billion annually
Scandinavia - $1.6 billion annually
Over 75,000 full time jobs are generated by the snowmobile industry in North America. Those jobs are involved in manufacturing, dealerships and tourism related businesses.
The average age of a snowmobiler is 42 years old.
The average annual household income for snowmobilers is $70,000.
The average snowmobiler rides his/her snowmobile 960 miles per year.
The average snowmobiler has 18 years of experience riding.
The average snowmobiler spends $4,000 each year on snowmobile-related recreation.
75% of snowmobile owners are married. The average snowmobile family has 0.8 children living in the home with them.
65% of the snowmobilers usually trailer their snowmobiles to go ride. 35% either snowmobile from their primary residence or have a vacation home where they keep and use their snowmobiles.
Approximately 80% of snowmobilers use their snowmobile for trail riding and touring on marked and groomed trails. 20% of snowmobilers use their snowmobile for work and ice fishing activities.
Snowmobilers spend on the average 7.2 nights per snowmobile season in a motel/resort room while snowmobiling. Snowmobilers are caring neighbors, they raised $3 million for charity during the 2001-2002 season.
Approximately 17% of all snowmobilers are part of the Senior Circuit - 60 years or older and 37% of all snowmobilers are 50 years or older.
There are over 225,000 miles of groomed and marked snowmobile trails in North America that have been developed by volunteer clubs working with local government and private land owners.
There are over 3000 snowmobile clubs worldwide, involved in trail grooming, charity fund raising and family activities.
There are 40 registered non-profit associations representing snowmobilers in the U.S., Canada and Scandinavia.
Snowmobiling is great exercise that brings people outdoors to interact with nature and each other. It is an invigorating sport that is great for stress release and good mental health.
Snowmobiling is a great family sport. It is an activity that keeps parents and kids together. Historically individuals who snowmobile at a young age continue to snowmobile with their parents and continue in the sport 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.
Majority of Americans Favor Snowmobile Access to National Parks - Nearly eight of ten (78 %) of Americans believe snowmobiles should be allowed in national parks and only 11 percent support the National Park Service's recent decision to ban snowmobiles from the park, according to a poll released by SWR Research. The survey of 1,000 adult Americans was conducted May 16-17, 2000 by SWR Research. It has a margin of error of + 3.1 percent. SWR Research is an internationally recognized polling and public opinion firm.
The use of snowmobiles in National Parks is controlled, organized and regulated by Federal Law Enforcement. The snowmobiling occurs on roads groomed and marked for snowmobiling, the same roadways used by recreational vehicles, cars, trucks and busses. Snowmobiles are NOT used as off-road vehicles in National Parks such as Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain and Grand Teton.
On U.S. National Forest Land, most of the trails used by snowmobiles are on groomed roads used by summer recreationists. There are also secondary and seasonal roads within the forests used by snowmobilers. These roads are groomed and marked by volunteers who work closely with the local U.S. Forest Service staff in maintaining and managing those areas.
The manufacturers have always been actively involved in promoting safe riding behavior while snowmobiling. Over one million brochures, decals and hundreds of thousands of posters and safety videos have been distributed free of charge to snowmobile enthusiasts throughout the world. Safety trainers, enforcement officers, Chambers of Commerce and more use safety materials provided by the manufacturers through the Safe Riders! You make snowmobiling safeâ„¢ safety campaign.
Interesting stuff thanks for taking the time. I did'nt see the stats for MN in numbers section?
neonphil
Expert
Well thats all I have is time I cant wait for winter
kmer
Expert
Of the 225,000 groomed miles.... about 50,000 are in Ontario. :shock:
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thanks for the info. I guess the medias display of Drunken late teen to twenties delinquents is a little off base. But they are the ones who make the"news" as they injure and kill themselves and others. What about the mn #'s. thanks agian. Yamadoo
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Didnt see any wisconsin numbers either..............
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Gilbey
Expert
There are also going to be 5 major manufacturers in the US it appears. Redline appears to be rising up from the muck to potentially become a major player. Not only did I hear that EA Sports was getting involved for funding, but an IPO on the NYSE is going to raise another 10,000,000$.
Interesting.....4 stroke that weighs 450 lbs. Titanium Frames. 15" of travel. Sounds like a good plan if they get that financial backing that they need to become a player. Also a 2 stroke model that develops 225 hp stock.
Interesting.....4 stroke that weighs 450 lbs. Titanium Frames. 15" of travel. Sounds like a good plan if they get that financial backing that they need to become a player. Also a 2 stroke model that develops 225 hp stock.
