Snowmobile Basics—Be Prepared
If You Break Through Ice

• Don’t panic. Your snowmobile suit and helmet may keep you afloat for several minutes.
• Swim to the closest edge, and stretch your arms out across the unbroken ice. Keep your gloves on.
• If you have a sharp object such as a knife or key, jab it into the ice so you can pull on it.

• Kick your feet as hard as you can, and pull yourself up with your forearms. Don’t put all your weight on your elbows.
• If the edge breaks off, move forward to the next solid edge and try again.
• Crawl up onto the ice, and then crawl or roll (but don’t stand—you may break through again) until you’re on solid ice.
• Take action immediately to prevent hypothermia.