There may not be enough snow yet for the trails to be groomed in eastern South Dakota, but there is enough for the snowmobiles to be running. Doug Koch (Cook) at Interlakes Sports Center in Madison says for safety riders need to keep a few things in mind:
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2010/12/doug-safety-1.mp3|titles=doug safety 1]Koch says for riders who enjoy taking their sleds out on area lakes, there are a few more safety concerns:
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2010/12/doug-safety-2.mp3|titles=doug safety 2]For snowmobilers looking for more snow, the trails are now open and groomed in the Black Hills.
(courtesy KJAM, Madison)