Snowmobiling and Sledding - Together at Last!

Here's a distance shot of what the ride entails: Aomi up front on the snowmobile and a sled with two or three people being dragged along in it's wake.
The snowmobile kicks up a fair amount of snow...
And the turns can throw off the unwary.
Speaking of being thrown off, here's the kid who was left behind in the last picture: dead to the world.
He eventually manages to get back up.
And after his next ride he's posing with his fellow riders.
Being somewhat heftier than the kids, I always get the back of the sled. That doesn't spare me, though. Here I am after clearing enough snow out of my eyes to open them and fumble with the camera.
Aomi takes a break to chat with his victims while Tanahashi drags a few around the field.
One girl stops to smile for the camera after her harrowing ride.
Now that's a smart idea: bring some goggles.
And some people just get coated no matter what. Yes, he was in the back for his ride too.
As you can see as he prepares for the next one.
And they're off!
Yup, he looks about as expected. Good thing he wasn't in the front!
Like this poor kid was.
See the windburn in their cheeks?
Oh dear... looks like he did get in the front.
At least he remembered to pu his hat down...
Hey, he's still alive folks! What a trooper!
A pair back from the trip. But... wait a minute... is that what I think it is on her eyes?
Eeyup. That's gotta hoit.
Group shot!