Skiing and Snowboarding are not the only way to enjoy the winters in Summit County. Snowmobiling has increased in popularity among the locals and tourists.
You can enjoy the beautiful, winter backcountry as you snowmobile around designated trails, which are listed above, in Summit County. Not only is snowmobiling
a great way to see the countryside, but the sport is packed with adventure and speed. Remember that the trails used for snowmobiling are also used for backcountry
skiing and hiking. So show respect and look out for others! Also keep in mind the speed at which you are traveling and the temperature outside, because frostbite is
very common. Below is a chart showing the temperatures where precautions should be taken.
Wind Chill Chart for Equivalent Temperature (°F):
Actual Thermometer Reading (°F);
Wind Speed (Mph)
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
Calm
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
5
48
37
27
16
6
-5
-15
-26
-36
-47
-57
-68
10
40
28
16
4
-9
-21
-33
-46
-58
-70
-83
-95
15
36
22
9
-5
-18
-36
-45
-58
-72
-85
-99
-112
20
32
18
4
-10
-25
-39
-53
-67
-82
-96
-110
-124
25
30
16
0
-15
-29
-44
-59
-74
-88
-104
-118
-133
30
28
13
-2
-18
-33
-48
-63
-79
-94
-109
-125
-140
35
27
11
-4
-20
-35
-49
-67
-82
-98
-113
-129
-145
40
26
10
-6
-21
-37
-53
-69
-85
-100
-116
-132
-148
Danger! Exposed flesh can freeze.
Increasing Danger! Exposed flesh freezes in 1 minute.
Great Danger! Exposed flesh freezes in 30 seconds.
Skiing and Snowboarding are not the only way to enjoy the winters in Summit County. Snowmobiling has increased in popularity among the locals and tourists.
You can enjoy the beautiful, winter backcountry as you snowmobile around designated trails, which are listed above, in Summit County. Not only is snowmobiling
a great way to see the countryside, but the sport is packed with adventure and speed. Remember that the trails used for snowmobiling are also used for backcountry
skiing and hiking. So show respect and look out for others! Also keep in mind the speed at which you are traveling and the temperature outside, because frostbite is
very common. Below is a chart showing the temperatures where precautions should be taken.
