Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties

Holiday season sees increase in sled riders

By IAN MINIELLY

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What is a sledhead?

A visitor to the Upper Peninsula is likely to ask that when seeing a bumper or window sticker proudly proclaiming, “Sledhead.”

According to Montana State University, people become “sledheads” to view the scenery, be with friends, get away from life, hang with their family, and to commune with nature.

Ninety-five percent of snowmobilers consider it a family activity, as the majority of snowmobile owners are married and have children.

This weekend’s snow, combined with the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, is brin...

 
 
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