Snowmobile Starter Tips for Your New York Adventure Snowmobile season is just about to get underway in the Capital Region and all around New York. Are you ready? Are you just getting started for the first time? Here are some helpful hints and things you should know before the season starts up. First of all, none of the local trails will be open until the local club inspects and officially declares it safe to ride. This goes for everyone, beginner or expert. We have had a significant amount of snow but also mild temps. There are water holes, fallen trees, ruts and more hiding underneath those inches of snow.