Minnesota requires snowmobile certification
Youth Snowmobile Safety Classes
In Minnesota, all snowmobile operators who are at least 12 years of age and born after December 31st, 1976 are required to take a Minnesota-approved Snowmobile Safety Course and obtain a Snowmobile Safety Certificate before riding on public lands.
To get your Snowmobile Safety Certificate, you must first complete an online course like the one offered at www.snowmobilecourse.com.
Second, you must attend a one day class room review and riding performance course lead by trained volunteer instructors and a DNR Conservation Officer. The Itasca Driftskippers offer this one-day classroom review and field test.
The next Itasca Driftskippers Youth Snowmobile Safety Class is Saturday, January 27th 2024 at the Driftskippers Clubhouse. The December class has been postponed due to the weather.
- Registration begins at 8:45 a.m.
- There is no pre-registration for the class.
- A DNR conservation officer will cover Minnesota snowmobile laws at 9 a.m..
- Field Day testing begins at 9:30 a.m..
- The Driftskippers will supply the snowmobile.
- You will need to complete the on-line DNR safety course and you MUST bring your completion certificate with you.
- There is no cost for attendees. The Driftskippers Snowmobile Club pays for the class.
Driftskippers Clubhouse Location.
If you have questions, call volunteer instructors Wayne Roskos at 218-244-5629, or Tony Benes at 218-244-1596.