The snowmobiling season opened Dec. 1 in North Dakota and Minnesota, but most trails remain closed due to low snow, with local clubs waiting for at least a 4-inch base. Riders are advised to exercise ...

MINOT, ND (KXNET) — This week, more than 2,800 miles of groomed snowmobile trails opened across North Dakota. Snowmobile season officially kicked off on Dec. 1, with 13 trail systems now available for ...

Since most of the trails are on Forest Service land, all groomers must be federally certified to operate snowmobiles and chainsaws. At its best, grooming is a 7-9 mph meditation in which snowmobile ...