A snowmobile is a motor vehicle designed to be operated on snow or ice. Usually, snowmobiles resemble oversized sleds and are used like motorcycles or all-terrain vehicles. Snowmobiles, designed with skis and tracks instead of wheels, achieve greater traction on snow and ice without getting stuck in the snow.
Snowmobiles can be used for transportation, towing/hauling, recreation, and racing on snowy surfaces. They are typically classed by which terrains they traverse: mountain, trail, or crossover.
