Don't give up!
In registering my snowmobile yesterday, I got into a lengthy conversation with a NYS DMV supervisor. She said the state (New York) has gone so far as to "look the other way" on small infractions and enforcement stops for snowmobilers, to help promote more participation in the sport. The state is losing money on the trails program, and wants to revitalize interest, and in turn begin a return on revenue for NYS.
I am just getting back into the sport after 25+ years, and we (me & my 8-year old Son) are excited to begin our adventures; even if it means only going out for an hour after dinner!
Work and life commitments are becoming overwhelming in this failing economy, but people NEED something to break the routine; spice up the routine, overcome the mundane. Think about the annual trip to an A-typical amusement park. Everyone gets excited about going, fantasizes about what rides they will go on first, how many times they'll go on it, etc. Snowmobiling can be that amusement park! Instead of checking / changing the oil in your car, clean your carbs and change your chain case oil! Instead of packing the cooler, go through the safety checklist for your sled! Instead of booking a room near "Super Adventureland", book a room at a hotel that only can be reached by sled!
I vote you keep them. Obviously up to you; but there was a reason you were interested in sledding to begin with, and unless that reason has changed or diminished you can still make it work! Just my 2 cents!