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Sign up: Youth snowmobile safety course in Spokane

There are plenty of trails available for fans of snowmobiling.  (Tia Troy / Glacier Country)

WINTERSPORTS — A free snowmobile safety course for youths ages 12-16 will be held at the 36 th annual Spokane Winter Knights Snow Show on Nov. 12 at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center .

Preregister youths here .

The snowmobile safety course training includes:

  • Basic snowmobile maintenance.
  • Survival skills and dealing with emergencies, including an avalanche awareness presentation by representatives of the Northwest Avalanche Center.
  • The proper clothing and protection from winter weather.
  • Hand signals while riding and other basic riding skills.
  • Properly preparing for a ride.

The class is co-sponsored by the State Parks Winter Recreation Program.

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