• Snowmobiling is thrilling, invigorating and very loud.snowmobile 2 image by Przemyslaw Moranski from Fotolia.com
  
  Whoever said money can't buy happiness has never been snowmobiling in New York. It is a thrilling way to sightsee. Whether you are headed for the Adirondacks, the Catskills or anywhere else in New York state, there is a snowmobiling adventure for you. Snowmobiling in the winter, like jet-skiing in the summer, is an adventure everyone should have on his or her "bucket list."
  
  

Adirondacks

• New York State is home to the Adirondack Mountains.new york map and flag image by Vladislav Gajic from Fotolia.com
  
  Upstate New York is where its at for snowmobiling enthusiasts. There is an abundance of places from which you may rent all the equipment you need, as well as trails both populated and out-of-the-way. Snow Tours, Inc. claims your tour is "not just a ride, but an adventure." They offer group tours of four to six hours for everyone from beginners to the well-experienced adventurer.
  
  Snow Tours, Inc.
  
  Lake Placid, NY
  
  518-523-3415
  
  adirondacks.com/snowtours/index.html
  
  

Lake Vanare Tours

• Rent a snowmobile like this one in Lake George, NY.snowmobile riding image by Inger Anne Hulb?|kdal from Fotolia.com
  
  Lake Vanare Tours offers guided snowmobile tours from one to two hours. They offer single and double sleds and equip you with all you need for a perfect mountain ride. Riders must be 18 years old, and helmets are required. Tours are dependent on good weather, so if a blizzard has passed through lately, be sure to call ahead.
  
  Lake Vanare Snowmobile Tours
  
  Lake Luzerne, NY
  
  518-696-4444
  
  LakeGeorge.com
  
  

Catskills

• The Catskills on a pretty day.catskill mountains from vermont image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.com
  
  The Catskill Mountains, located just three hours from New York City, is a well-known destination for snowmobile enthusiasts. You can escape the city and stay at the beautiful Belevedere Country Inn. The Inn maintains snowmobile trails right on the property and the innkeepers will provide you with trail maps for your own tour. Snowmobile rentals are plentiful in the area.
  
  Belvedere Country Inn
  
  10 Academy Street
  
  Stamford, NY
  
  877-844-1570
  
  belvederecountryinn.com