Nevis Trailblazers is proud to host snowmobile safety training annually each season, for all riders. We have a great, secure location for our students to complete their training, and friendly teachers to help guide them. Our emphasis is always on making sure the driver, rider, and group area always using proper safety, to build a healthy respect for the sport so it can be enjoyed for years to come.
Please check our Calendar for upcoming class schedules.
About Snowmobile Safety Training
Certification required by law for residents born after December 31, 1976.
Youth Certification
ATTENTION: There are now two options for Youth Snowmobile Safety certification. A ‘TRADITIONAL COURSE’ or a ‘CD BASED COURSE’. Both courses cover snowmobile safety, operation, and laws. You must choose one OR the other.
1) TRADITIONAL COURSE
- Youth ages 11-15
- Meets two or more times
- Eight hours minimum classroom
- Includes a riding performance course
- Lead by trained volunteer instructors
- Certificate becomes valid at age 12
Click here for a list of TRADITIONAL SNOWMOBILE SAFETY classes in your area.
2) NEW CD BASED COURSE
- Youth ages 11-15
- Meets twice at the most (typically)
- Students obtain a free CD from the DNR or instructors
- Student completes the CD at home
- Student attends a one day class room review and riding performance course
- Lead by trained volunteer instructors
- Certificate becomes valid at age 12
Click here for a list of CD SNOWMOBILE SAFETY classes in your area.
Adult Certification (16 and up)
Minnesota requires snowmobile certification by law for anyone born after December 31, 1976. Adult snowmobile safety certification is for snowmobile operators age 16 and over.
Must obtain and complete the DNR Adult Independent Study CD, or you may complete a Youth Snowmobile Certification class.
The adult course is designed to show the student the most common causes for snowmobile accidents in Minnesota, and how to avoid becoming an accident statistic. Upon successful completion of the Snowmobile Safety Independent Study CD, the student prints a “Temporary Adult Snowmobile Certificate.” They mail in the $10 course fee along with a copy of the ‘Temporary Certificate’ to Camp Ripley.
To obtain the Snowmobile Safety Training CD, or for general information, please call (888) 646-6367, (651) 296-6157, or (800) 366-8917, or email at info.dnr@state.mn.us.
Duplicate snowmobile certificates can be obtained by calling (888) 646-6367 or (651) 296-6157. There is a $5 replacement fee.
