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SNOW BLITZ RENTAL F.A.Q.’s

How To Make A Reservation:
We now have the capability for online reservations, you can view availability of sleds at different locations and call our office or go ahead and reserve online. At the time of the reservation 10% of the rental charge is processed. The balance and the security deposit will be charged in person at the time of the rental. .

Cancellation Policy:
We ask that should you need to cancel your reservation that you call or email at least 7 days before the rental date.Should you need to cancel within the seven day period we will will try to rebook your equipment to alleviate your responsibility. Since we usually only fill up on weekends in January and February, we ask you lock in your plans before booking a snowmobile.

Insufficient Snow Cancellation:
Lack of snow is always a worry. If lack of snow is an issue and SNOWBLITZ determines it is not rideable, there is no charge. We will make every effort to rebook you at one of our more Northern locations or even more the sleds up there if condition allow.However snow conditions are very subjective, what one considers OK to good conditions, another would consider terrible. If the trails are covered with snow then it really depends on your level of experience. What would be classed, as poor conditions on the trail report, to a novice would probably be a good days ride.

Gas:
We charge $29.00 for a full tank upfront and you can bring it back empty. This way you do not have to drive miles down the road and fill up at the end of your tiring day. Should your machine be returned above 3/4 of a tank we are only too happy to provide a partial refund. Most machines will last a day on a tank of fuel, a little less if snow is heavy or two up, it is always suggested to fill up at lunch just to be safe. Regular 87 Oct. is fine.

What are the Trails like:
Grand Traverse trails are hilly, (Michigan hills anyway), windy and scenic. They are not wide open race tracks like the U.P. Sure you can go fast in places, but not 80MPH for and hour. The main trails are marked by Snowmobile Council Volunteers and they do a great job, however there are so many side trails and two tracks that even the best navigators may have some trouble. Maps are provided and trails are sign posted. On the weekends there are plenty of other riders to ask for directions.

Planning Your Day on the Trails:
Usually your day goes as follows. Leave Snowblitz 8:30 to 9:00 am, one of three trails can be taken right out of our car park. Ride to a place for lunch, i.e. Gordy’s Place in Fife Lake, Peegeo’s on High Lake Rd, or the town of Kalkaska. This takes 2-4 hours with no places to warm up on the way. Find food and warmth, eat, get gas and head back, the same or a different way. From Snowblitz there is a loop to Kalkaska, Fife Lake and back that would take between 4 hours, (nonstop at a good pace) to 8 hours at regular pace. Keep in mind while having lunch that is does get dark around 5:30ish and you would not want to try to find you way back in the dark for the first time. You will notice everybody uses hand signals on the trail. When confronted with another rider going the other way, slow down put your right hand up. The number of fingers you show should indicate the number of riders behind you, each person behind should do the same until the person at the e nd has clenched fist. Trails are usually one car width wide with no centerline and traffic going both directions. Be careful on all blind corners and hills. Please do not ride on frozen lakes. Items To Bring:

Items To Bring:
• Cell phone, store close to your body to save your battery
• Hand held GPS if you have one
• Sunglasses
• Snack pack and water, no cans as they often puncture
• Camera & spare batteries
• Insulated boots & gloves
• Warm clothes and an adventurous attitude
• We sell balaclavas and disposable heat pads