Snowmobile crash.
Snowmobile crash.

This snowmobiler had a rough day after what was looking like a quite successful river crossing. Usually if you’re going to slam on the gas it’s a good idea to make sure you’re not pointing directly at a tree.

He does seem to change direction a bit once he hits the ground, so maybe he was lined up well right up until the end, but some very bad decisions were still made.

Let this be a lesson. If you’re going to attempt a water crossing on your snowmobile, make sure there’s enough room for you to stop once you make it to the other side.

Tim Konrad is the founder of Unofficial Networks and a passionate skier with over two decades of experience in the ski industry. In 2006, he launched the blog from Lake Tahoe with his brother John, evolving...