[hattend]

In Alaska snow machines are not toys. They are a necessity. Getting to grocery etc with a couple feet of snow on the ground is not something that even a 4 wheeler can do.

He was most likely out trail riding.

The Palins live in Wasilla with all the paved, plowed roads needed to get around.

It's not like they live in the Alaska bush.

[MD Expat in PA]

The accident happened near the Palin family’s cabin in Matanuska-Susitna not at their home in Wassila.