Snowmobile

A snowmobile, also known as a snowmachine, or sled, is a land vehicle designed for winter travel on snow. Designed to be operated on snow and ice, they do not require a specific road or trail. Design variations enable some machines to operate in deep snow or forests; most are used on open terrain, including frozen lakes, or driven on paths or trails. Usually designed to accommodate two people, their use is very similar to a motorcycle and an all-terrain vehicle (ATVs) designated for winter use on snowy ground and frozen ponds and waterways. They do not have any enclosures except for a windshield and their engine normally drives a continuous track or tracks at the rear; skis at the front provide directional control.