Welcome to Jefferson , New Hampshire

Waumbek Methna Snowmobile Club

Education for Snowmobilers in the White Mountains

Please don't drink and ride!

Be Responsible

-- WMSC ( OHRV) Scheduled dates. Winter 07-08

We are trying to prepare a class for late December!. As soon as the dates are finalized, we will begin registration.

• Respect land owners!
• Stay on marked trails!
• Ride safely

Frostbite is, literally, frozen body tissue - usually skin but sometimes deeper - and must be handled carefully to prevent permanent tissue damage or loss. Children are at greater risk for frostbite than adults, both because they lose heat from their skin more rapidly than adults and because they may be reluctant to leave their winter fun to go inside and warm up. You can help prevent frostbite in cold weather by dressing your child in layers, making sure he comes indoors at regular intervals, and watching for frostnip, frostbite's early warning signal.

Frostnip usually affects areas that are exposed to the cold, such as the cheeks, nose, ears, fingers, and toes, leaving them white and numb. Frostnip can be treated at home.

What to Do:

• Bring your child indoors immediately.
• Remove all wet clothing. Wet clothes draw heat from the body.
• Immerse chilled body parts in warm (not hot) water until all sensation returns.
• Don't let your child control the water temperature during rewarming. Numb hands won't feel the heat and can be severely burned by water that is too hot.

Frostbite is characterized by white, waxy skin that feels numb and hard. It requires immediate emergency medical attention.