This is our Snowmobile Fatalities page. Here you will find information on Snowmobile related fatalities and more.
SNOW FACTS
There are approximately 2.3 million registered snowmobiles in North America.
63% of snowmobilers usually trailer their snowmobiles to go ride. 37% either snowmobile from their primary
residence or have a vacation home where they keep and use their snowmobiles.
The average snowmobiler rides their snowmobile 1,102 miles per year.
Approximately 88% of all active snowmobilers are male; 12% female.
Approximately 18% of all snowmobilers are part of the Senior Circuit – 60 years or older and 37% of all
snowmobilers are 50 years or older.
SAFETY TIPS
Don't travel alone - Ride with a buddy.
Always let someone know where you are going and when you will return.
Use check-in - check-out stations if they are provided.
Always ride on the right-hand side of the trail.
If riding in the mountains, check with local officials for avalanche warnings.
Always be prepared for the unexpected. Carry basic emergency and survival equipment, tool kit, spare parts and extra gas.
Make sure your snowmobile is licensed.
Purchase a trail permit if you plan on riding on trails (if required).
Remember - Don't Drink and Ride!!
SASKATCHEWAN SNOWMOBILE
FATALITIES
WINTER of 2017 to 2018
Despite all the snowmobile training and warnings, there are still snowmobile related fatalities each and every year.
We at SLED-SASK are not trying to be morbid with the info you will find on this page. But rather provide you the user with information related to improper usage of snowmobiles or snowmobile related accidents causing deaths.
Below you will find maps (courtesy of Google Maps) with info snowmobile related fatalities.
Snowmobile fatalities in Saskatchewan - 2019 to 2020 Snowmobile Season
February 25, 2020
Two men killed in separate snowmobile incidents over the weekend>
Reported by 650 CKOM News. Read More Here
Snowmobile fatalities in Saskatchewan - 2017 to 2018 Snowmobile Season
Sorry so late on this but wasn't made aware of the tragedy before.. June 1, 2018 (date of accident 1-27-2018)
Man killed in snowmobile crash near La Ronge, Sask....>
Reported by Global News. Read More Here
Snowmobile fatalities in Saskatchewan - 2016 to 2017 Snowmobile Season
NONE SO FAR AS OF DECEMBER 29/2016 for the 2016-2017 Snowmobile season. Lets keep it that way!!
WELL we didn't get through the first half of the 2016-2017 Saskatchewan snowmobile season without a snowmobile death unfortunately.
December 31, 2016
A 47-year-old man from Saskatoon is dead following a snowmobile accident...>
Reported by Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Read More Here
Snowmobile fatalities in Saskatchewan - 2015 to 2016 Snowmobile Season
February 8, 2016
Stanley Mission woman dies after snowmobile crashes into rock.>
Reported by Saskatoon StarPhoenix.
A woman is dead and another is in the hospital after the snowmobile they were riding crashed into a rock along the shoreline of a bay in Stanley Mission. Read More Here
January 6, 2016
Missing man, 31, found dead next to snowmobile.>
Reported by CBC News.
A 31-year-old man from Katepwa Beach, Sask., has been found dead close to his home and next to an overturned snowmobile. Read More Here
Snowmobile fatalities in Saskatchewan - 2014 to 2015 Snowmobile Season
January 17, 2015
Two teens dead following head-on snowmobile crash.>
Reported by Global News.
Two teenagers are dead following a head-on snowmobile crash east of Southey on Friday evening. . Read More Here
November 13, 2014
Snowmobiler who went through ice found dead.>
Reported by The StarPhoenix.
A 66-year-old man died after falling through the ice on a river near Peter Lake while snowmobiling. Read More Here
Snowmobile fatalities in Saskatchewan - 2013 to 2014 Snowmobile Season
March 15, 2014
Saskatchewan man, 36, dead after B.C. avalanche.>
Reported by CBC News.
A 36-year-old man from Lloydminster, Sask., died in a backcountry avalanche off B.C.'s North Thompson Valley Friday night. Read More Here
January 14, 2014
The missing snowmobiler has been found dead near Kelvington.>
Reported by NewsTalk650.
Dennis Malischewski, 59, was last seen on his sled in the town of Kelvington last Saturday. Read More Here
December 21, 2013
While traveling, the snowmobilers hit a ditch that they did not see>
Reported by The Prince Albert Daily Herald.
The 49 year old male driver was from Strongfield, Sask. After the accident, the male was unconscious and not breathing and was deceased upon arrival of EMS. Read More Here
November 12, 2013
Man drowns after snowmobile falls through ice, RCMP say.>
Reported by CBC News.
A man has drowned after his snowmobile broke through the ice on a lake near Grandmother's Bay, north of La Ronge. Read More Here
Snowmobile fatalities in Saskatchewan - 2012 to 2013 Snowmobile Season
March 26, 2013
Snowmobiler dies after crashing into coyote.>
Reported by CBC News.
The Estevan man, 67, had been out with a group on his snow machine Monday when he turned a corner on a trail and hit a coyote, the RCMP said. Read More Here
November 19, 2012
Snowmobilers death under investigation.>
Reported by The StarPhoenix
RCMP are investigating the sudden death of a snowmobiler in northern Saskatchewan. Read More Here
December 09, 2012
Fatal snowmobile, SUV crash on Highway 16.>
Reported by Global News
First Posted: Dec 09, 2012 9:02 PM
A Saskatoon man is dead after a highway collision between an SUV and a snowmobile outside of Saskatoon this afternoon. Read More Here
Snowmobile fatalities in Saskatchewan - 2011 to 2012 Snowmobile Season
March 23/2012
Saskatchewan man also killed in Wainwright accident.>
Reported by CBC News
First Posted: Mar 5, 2012 3:15PM
2 snowmobile crash victims planned to marry. Read More Here
March 5/2012
Snowmobile accident claims man's life .>
Reported by David Kirton
First Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:43am
A snowmobile accident at Greenwater Provincial Park has claimed the life of one man. Read More Here
January 8/2012
White Fox snowmobile accident kills man.>
A 20-year-old man has died in a snowmobile accident south of
White Fox, Sask., on Friday night, according to RCMP. Police gave few details
about the incident, except to say the man was the only person on the snowmobile when it crashed. Read More Here
Snowmobile fatalities in Saskatchewan 1995-2011 A map showing snowmobile fatalities in Saskatchewan from 1995 to 2011. All information is provided by Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI).