Argumentative Essay About Snowmobiles

Snowmobiles Impact on our Earth

Another way to see a beautiful geyser? Or a green and black streaked front yard? A small, efficient engine? Or a polluting, gas guzzling, machine, ruining our ecosystems? These questions all pertain to the debateable subject of land usage on a snowmobile. Some people view snowmobiling as enjoyment of breath taking winter landscapes and spending time with friends and family. Others believe that snowmobiling is harmful to the world we live in, and that it should be restricted more than it is already. The main problems presented are air pollutions, property damage, wildlife damage, and noise (Wildlands). Defending these problems is the snowmobiling community claiming that the history, market, and tradition should override these claims. Should snowmobiling on public land be more restricted than it already is? In the essay you are to soon read, facts and background information will be presented for each side of the argument.

Snowmobiles have been in existence for many years now. Models of snowmobiles began to appear around the 1900’s as mother nature challenged winter travel. The sport itself started to grow heavily in the 1970’s, when engineering advancements allowed better engines to be produced. The many numbers of brands brought much attention to the idea of snow travel.

The story of Yellowstone National Park applies directly to this claim. The economy around Yellowstone was in a “feast and famine” cycle until the snowmobile was produced. Before snowmobiles arrived at Yellowstone, recreation sports were not very prominent in the winter. When snowmobiles were introduced to the market, the cycle became complete. Businesses could stay open all year round and expect customers all year (Yellowstone). What if snowmobiling was banned from Yellowstone. Would it be right to take the business away from the local owners? Would saving our earth be worth harming the economy in many different