If you were dragging a trail grooming mat/blade and were working with the blessing of the local club then I don't think anyone would have a problem.
You'd have to know what you're doing, dragging a dis-abled sled on a trail is irresponsible and ruins the trail for others. Maybe use a drag-mat to put the broken sled on?
I'm an ATV 'er and happy to see some leeway on winter use of other off-highway vehicles. I understand the idea of protecting the snow base for quality trails but tracked OHVs seem to have less of an impact on the trails than sleds because they're less likely to be roosting or rocketing from the start. They're not digging holes. The biggest objection is having slow moving obstacles blocking trails. (tracked ATV/UTV s are a lot slower than sleds.)
Maybe a large UTV with a flashing yellow strobe light and operated for volunteer, trail safety/maintenance purposes should be welcomed and applauded. Its not the same thing as opening the gates to the barbarian ATV hordes.
Work it out with the club responsible for those trails.
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