Rough winter gives snowmobiling a boost 10-percent growth predicted for industry John M. Galloway Snowmobilers take a spin at Island Lake Recreation Area in New Hudson. Heavy snowfalls have expanded an interest in snowmobiling. Sales are very, very strong across the whole Great Lakes region. They're selling out on snowmobiles, helmets, goggles and snowmobile trailers. Michigan has about 300,000 registered snowmobiles and more than 6,000 miles of snowmobile trails.
Designated trails run through six state parks, three national forests and privately owned land.
For the last four years, Brighton residents John and Lisa Jacobs have been taking a yearly excursion to Cadillac. And this is something we can do as a couple. But those interested in buying a snowmobile may find themselves waiting for the next available model. Polaris and Yamaha models are quickly selling out, dealers said. While Michigan is rated among the best areas in the nation to snowmobile, it's also one of the deadliest.