Thanks for your responses. I’ve put a deposit on a Snowmobile

I know this is an old thread, but I have the same questions and have been reading through your replies with interest.

I’ve been thinking about getting a sled just for ice fishing, but the lack of snow the last few winters has me wondering if I should go with an ATV or UTV. I also feel like I might get a longer season with wheels (and winter tracks) My goal is to get off the main ice roads (Lake of the Woods & Lake Winnipeg mostly) and get into some of the non-road accessible lakes in Eastern MB and NWO.

A few questions:

– How reliable are UTV’s, ATV’s compared to snow machines? What about when they are tracked? I often drive (truck) 30-60 minutes out on the the lake, sometimes into areas with no cell service. Obviously, I want to minimize the risk of getting stranded.

– Can UTV’s be practically driven on snowmobile trails? Or are they too wide? Some of the lakes I go to are only accessible via winter trails.

Thanks