Iowa Snowmobiler October 2013

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October 2013 • Volume 35 • Issue 2

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IOWA SNOWMOBILER The Official Magazine of the Iowa State Snowmobile Association www.iowasnowmobiler.com 4121 Hwy 218 Osage, IA 50461 issa1257@yahoo.com ISSA OFFICERS President Jim Willey (Becky) 20838 247th Street Delhi, IA 52223 (563) 927-4670, (563) 920-0911 bjwilley@iowatelecom.net james.willey@camoplast.com Secretary Andrea Willey (Chris) 1220 E Main Street Manchester, IA 52057 (563) 920-4398 morningstar.willey@gmail.com Treasurer Kim Herman (Karl) 4121 Hwy 218 Osage, IA 50461 (641) 210-8001 issa1257@yahoo.com

ISSA COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Jim Willey, Chair 20838 247th St. Delhi, IA 52223 (563) 927-4670, (563) 920-0911 bjwilley@iowatelecom.net james.willey@camoplast.com Gary and Karen McVicker 1120 110th Street, Hampton, IA 50441(641) 425-1375 gmcvic@yahoo.com John Kahler 635 Greene Street, Slater, IA (515) 202-4061 jfkahler@hotmail.com Managing Editor/Publisher Cameron Hanson 2552 Woodland Place Charles City, IA 50616 (641) 330-5565 Fax: (270) 747-9321 editor@iowasnowmobiler.com Advertising Sales (641) 330-5565 editor@iowasnowmobiler.com

October 2013 • Volume 35 • Issue 2

Snowmobile Friendly Communities

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New Year’s Week Trip to Western U.P.

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Boondocking Colorado’s Grand Mesa

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Learn what it takes to designate towns on your club’s trail system

North central Iowa riders leave snow-starved state for land of plenty

Franklin County group heads west in search of powder last February

All You Need to Know About 2013 Convention

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Guest speakers, seminars profiled for ISSA’s upcoming 40th Anniversary bash More Inside…

• Officer Columns • Club News • Calendar of Events • Associate Members • Directory Listings

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COVER: Jim Butler of Rudd parks trailside shortly after daybreak in the woods of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula during a New Year’s trip there in 2012. Inset photo, Franklin County snowmobilers enjoy the fresh powder of Grand Mesa Colorado in February of 2013.

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ISSA DIRECTORS REGION ONE Merv Hoermann, Director P.O. Box 22, Sutherland, IA 51058 (712) 260-4810 mebeefeater@hotmail.com Dan Delperdang (Kolette), Assistant 2668 Hwy 9 / 71 Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360 (712) 336-3141 Kevin Nibbelink, Assistant 1266 Fourth Street NW Sioux Center, IA 51250 (712) 722-2101 REGION TWO Jeremy Walker (Kayla), Director 1402 170th St. LuVerne, IA 50560-8552 (515) 341-1626 jlkwalk@gmail.com

Nick Kramer (Cheryl), Assistant 1699 200th St. Rutland, IA 50582 (515) 332-2550, ellcnk@trvnet.net Jeff Felkey (Lori), Assistant 5391 190th Street Armstrong, IA 50514 Home: (712) 864-3741, jfelkey@ringtelco.com Terril Johnson, Assistant 203 S. Finn Dr. Algona, IA 50511, terril@motorinnalgona.com REGION THREE Guy Overland (Marianne), Director 5024 Apricot Ave. Northwood, IA 50459 (641) 293-5936 guyoverland@hotmail.com Ben Diekhuis (Mindi), Assistant 2115 Nash Ave., Britt, IA 50423 (515) 291-2329, diekhuis@gmail.com Matt Trunkhill (Monica), Assistant 135 310th St. Woden, IA 50484-8520 (515) 320-0737, mtrunk@wctatel.com REGION FOUR Scott Nauman, Director 402 Fifth St. Rudd, IA 50471 (641) 395-2933 sdnauman04@gmail.com Cameron Hanson (Steph), Assistant 2552 Woodland Place Charles City, IA 50616 (641) 330-5565, editor@iowasnowmobiler.com Sue Paulus (Joe), Assistant 1631 227th St. Rockford, IA 50468

October 2013

President’s Message

Become a Snowmobile Friendly Community The ISSA has established a program for Iowa communities to be designated as “snowmobile friendly.” The vision is for Iowa communities and local snowmobile clubs to partner together and establish “snowmo- Making bile-friendly communities” Tracks where the club and community work together to set parameters, establish access and initiate communication channels to promote winter recreation and tourism for Iowa communities and opportunities for snowmobilers to safely and enjoyably access those communities.

In order for a city, town or area community to be deemed “snowmobile friendly,” it will have to agree to a partnership between the local snowmobile club, community, businesses and law enforcement and have agreed to participate in a criteria set forth by the ISSA. The goal is to promote Iowa Winter Tourism by assisting with snowmobile access to the community for local residents to access state snowmobile primary and secondary trails and to allow access for snowmobilers visiting their community to visit the restaurants, hotels, fuel stops, repair facilities, and other businesses.

The local snowmobile club will be available to work with community leaders to establish and maintain trails to access the

community and will partner with local law enforcement and emergency services to provide assistance for search and rescue, emergency transportation and law enforcement assistance when needed.

Snowmobile Friendly Communities will be promoted in ISSA information and publications and will be positioned to enjoy the significant economic impact that snowmobiling brings to communities which welcome them.

The ISSA Tourism Committee will accept, Jim Willey review and approve ISSA President Snowmobile Friendly Community applications. Guidelines must be met and agreed to for any community to receive the Iowa Snowmobile Friendly Community designation.

The communities which are awarded the designation will be presented with a certificate from the local snowmobile club and the ISSA recognizing their status. Each community will be given two metal signs to post at the roads entering the community, and the community will be allowed to purchase additional signs as needed.

See page 5 for additional criteria.

Region 8 Director Report

Welcome to the Heart of Iowa Greetings from Region 8, right here in the heart of Iowa. My name is Ron Sienknecht, and I have been the ISSA Region 8 Director for the past two years. I grew up enjoying snowmobiling as a child and as a youth.

My life led me to the regions of no snow for quite a few years. I found my way back to Iowa and started snowmobiling again and have enjoyed every minute of it.

Region 8 covers an area from Highway 20 on the North to Interstate 80 on the South. Interstate 35 designates the west border of the region. The East border is marked by Highways 218 and 150. The trails of the region are a mix of farmland, ditches and reclaimed rail-beds. They are maintained by three clubs: the Central Iowa Snowmobilers, Tri-County Snowmobile Association and the Jasper County Ditch Bangers.

When conditions allow, the trails are well taken care of by the clubs and offer a nice mix of riding with some pleasant

views and nice stops. The trails of Region 8 make it easy to connect to trails in the neighboring regions. This interconnectivity allows easy access to many others areas of the state.

Come and enjoy the trails in Central Iowa, use them as a starting point or use them to pass through on a high-mileage ride.

But either way, come and enjoy our trails.

Please support the Ron businesses and towns Sienknecht that support us.

Region 8 To all you club Director members throughout the state, I want to give a big “Thank You.” The ISSA could not do it without out you. Stay involved, be active and get others involved.

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Club Criteria Each participating club must be an ISSA affiliated club with 100 percent club membership in the ISSA. Each participating club must be a member of the community chamber of commerce and/or convention and visitors bureau if available, Download a sample and meet regularly with the local community proclamation at authorities, officials and leaders. www.iowasnowmobiler.com.

Club representatives must be present at local civic meetings on a regular basis.

Each participating club must promote snowmobile safety and provide snowmobile safety training for youth.

Community Criteria Each participating community must be connected to an ISSA-affiliated club well-maintained snowmobile trail.

Each participating community must allow snowmobile access to businesses for food, fuel, lodging, shopping, repairs, etc.

Each participating community must allow snowmobiling residents to access designated snowmobile routes within the community. Where possible, the community will designate trails though the community planned to have adequate snowcover by not plowing trail routes or allowing trails where plowing does not occur, such as through city parks, alleys, etc. Where possible, the snowmobile club will groom the designated trails.

Community businesses will support snowmobile club and local trails, offering snowmobile club maps and making community information readily available to snowmobilers.

Each participating community will promote snowmobiling in community brochures and in media outreach to the snowmobiling community and participate in the promotion of snowmobile tourism.

Law Enforcement Criteria Community-wide ordinances or other policies allow the accommodation of snowmobiles.

Law enforcement officers are encouraged to participate in training on the rights and responsibilities of snowmobilers in their community when available from the local snowmobile club, ISSA, DNR, or other sources.

Local Law Enforcement will meet with local snowmobile clubs to discuss enforcement issues or collaborate with club leadership when issues come up.

Local Law Enforcement is willing to work with the local snowmobile club to enlist their support for emergency services to provide assistance for search and rescue, emergency transportation, and law enforcement assistance when needed.

Let the Iowa Snowmobiler print your trail maps this season!

Brian Carmichael, Assistant 14784 290th Street Aplington, IA 50604-9368 319-215-5006 bcarmichael@industrialfab. net REGION FIVE Chris Willey (Andrea), Director 1220 E Main Street Manchester IA, 52057 (563) 920-9010 kioti79@gmail.com Steve Vorwald (Sherri), Assistant 1582 210th St. Manchester, IA 52057 (563) 927-5362 Matt Miner, Assistant 17879 State Hwy 9 Lime Springs, IA 52155 (563) 380-7142 mmmfarms@hotmail.com Todd Mangold (Dulcie), Assistant 1858 215th St. Manchester IA 52057 toddmangold@ymail.com REGION SIX Gene Gerdes (Anne), Director P.O. Box 826, Lake View, IA 51450 (712) 665-8541, gaskg@netins.net REGION SEVEN Eric Chrystal, Director 705 W Sunset Rd Jefferson, IA 50129 (515) 201-8604, chrystal@netins.net John Kahler, Assistant 635 Greene St., Slater, IA 50244 (515) 202-4061 REGION EIGHT Ron Sienknecht, Director 1307 Lilac Lane Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 404-0054, ron. sienknecht@gmail.com Brian Sienknecht, Assistant 2805 130th St. Buckingham, IA 50612 (319) 478-8099, samm0000@traer.net

The Iowa Snowmobiler magazine is once again pleased to offer snowmobile trail map printing this season.

Find out why 20 snowmobile clubs in Iowa have already used our services.

For quotes or more information, contact Publisher Cameron Hanson at (641) 330-5565 or editor@iowasnowmobiler.com.

REGION NINE Director position is open. If you are interested in serving, please contact ISSA President Jim Willey.

REGION TEN Director position is open. If you are interested in serving, please contact ISSA President Jim Willey.

REGION ELEVEN Tom Kracht, Director 21840 461st St. Centerville, IA 52544 (641) 680-1396 thomask@honeycreekresort.com

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ISSA DIRECTORS

Gene Paris (Brenda), Assistant 21845 458th Street Centerville, IA 52544 (641) 895-0259, gbpar@sirisonline.com REGION TWELVE Mel Rinehart (Diane), Director P.O.Box 92, 345 N. George St. North Liberty, IA 52317 (319) 626-2995 speedy103@mchsi.com Bob Scott (Mindy) Assistant 204 W. Dougherty Dr.P.O. Box 435 Lone Tree, IA 52755 (319) 629-4630 scott4@iowatelecom.net IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTS Gary Burger 7255 NW 54th Court Johnston, IA, 50131 (515) 334-0360, gary@burgersofiowa.com Gary McVicker 1120 110th Street Hampton, IA 50441 (641) 425-1375 gmcvic@yahoo.com Merv Hoermann P.O. Box 22 Sutherland, IA 51058 (712) 260-4810 mebeefeater@hotmail.com Terry Durby 42792 160th Ave. Leland, IA 50453 (641) 903-9294 tdurb@yahoo.com Jerry Kramer 1930 Lincoln Ave. Humboldt, IA 50548 (515) 890-1099 Dennis Nauman 402 Fifth St. Rudd, IA 50471 (641) 395-2933 cdnauman@myomnitel.com Jeff Jans 308 2nd St. NW, P.O. Box 153 Fostoria, IA 51340-0153 (712) 262-3309 Bruno Andreini 2306 230th St. Dallas Center, IA 50063 (515) 240-3858 awbrunoa@excite.com Dave Carmichael 2212 190th St. Tripoli, IA 50676 (319) 610-5265 snohawk@ymail.com

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October 2013

ISMA Report Card

Snowmobile Sales Up; Enthusiasm Continues for Industry A long-lasting winter and continued enthusiasm and interest in snowmobiling powered snowmobile sales to increase worldwide to 144,601 new sleds sold this past year. This is an increase of over 15,000 units, which is a 12 percent gain from last year. Sales in the United States were flat at 48,536 new snowmobiles sold, while sales in Canada rose over eight percent to 44,022 new sleds sold.

The snowmobile community is optimistic following the above-average snowfall throughout most of North America this past season. The 2014 manufacturers spring snowmobile shows reported dramatic increases in attendance. In many of the spring shows, visitation was up over 30 percent. Spring orders are up and that points to a good 2014 sales year!

The snowmobile industry reports an increase in registered snowmobiles in North America to approximately two million registered sleds. Increased registration in Northern Europe and Russia continues, and there are over 700,000 registered units in the European community and Russia.

Snowmobile-related tourism also increased in North America and beyond.

This can be seen in economic impact studies conducted throughout North America by major business colleges and universities.

Miles ridden by snowmobilers (which is always predictive of economic impact) showed a 20 percent increase in the 20122013 season. This is a result of good riding conditions and improved trail systems.

The average age of a snowmobiler this past season was determined to be 43 years of age. The average age increased slightly due to the fact that many younger adults are struggling to pay off school loans and are struggling due to the slower growth of the economy.

Surveys conducted by ISMA have shown that slightly over 70 percent of first-time buyers in the snowmobile market purchased a used snowmobile. Many of them are young adults and they move on to purchase a new snowmobile later in life.

The majority of snowmobilers in North America are club members and/or association-federation members (over 50 percent). These active, involved, outdoor enthusiasts build the trails and support snowmobiling access. Snowmobilers are also active charity fundraisers who raised over $3.4 million dollars for national charities last year.

The Go Snowmobiling website at www.gosnowmobiling.org serves as another strong indicator for the interest in snowmobiling. This year, more than 4.4

million visited the Go Snowmobiling site.

This is a 15 percent increase above last year. Statistics show that approximately 20 percent of those visitors are individuals who do not own a snowmobile but are expressing a great deal of interest in owning a snowmobile and going snowmobiling.

It was also noted that approximately 20 percent of the visitors to the site visited the rental outlet pages of the site. Indications are that many of the individuals visiting the rental site do not own a snowmobile but want to rent one during their winter vacation.

This activity and interest in renting bodes well for future sales and the growth in the Ed Klim snowmobile rental President, market.

International Additional Snowmobile surveys have found that snowmobilers Manufacturers are active in many Association outdoor activities.

Many snowmobilers are also boaters, motorcycle riders, camping enthusiasts, hunting enthusiasts and general outdoor recreational activity participants.

Many individuals have discovered that snowmobiling is a great recreational family activity in the winter. Many of those individuals are snowmobiling for reasons such as viewing the scenery, be with family and friends and to get away from the usual demands of life and be close to nature.

The continued broad-based growth of the snowmobile community includes the increased number of visitors and exhibitors in snowmobile shows. States and provincial organizations continue to grow and expand club membership. Many organizations report that new trails are being developed to support the positive economic impact of snowmobiling and job growth for the rural community.

Economic impact studies generated by universities in North America show that snowmobiling is growing in importance as part of the overall economic engine and job growth for winter tourism. Estimates show that snowmobiling now generates more than $30 billion dollars of economic activity in North America. The economic activity generated by snowmobiling provides many jobs and investment opportunities and generates considerable tax revenue for local governments which eagerly support snowmobiling.

New Year’s Trip to Western U.P.

Iowans on Location

by Cameron Hanson Coming off of four straight seasons of aboveaverage snowfall, snowmobilers in Iowa seemed to acquire a taste for early, sustained riding conditions, so when the winter two years ago spoiled that trend, a group of riders with ties to the central part of the state decided to take matters into their own hand and head north in search of rideable snow.

It’s a good thing they did because the winter of 2011-12 ended with the third lowest snowfall total for the state since 2000, and the 1,200 miles the group of eight put on their sleds in the Western U.P. of Michigan in early 2012 accounted for most of the miles they accumulated that season.

Landing in the Lake Gogebic area shortly after New Year’s weekend were Randy Stiles of Rockwell, Gordy Rohwedder of Marble Rock, Gary Hickle of Floyd, Craig Watson of Shell Rock, Jim Butler of Rudd, Bill Nuehring of Rockwell, Steve King of Marble Rock and Tim Cole of Spirit Lake, formerly of the Mason City area.

Arriving at different intervals on Wednesday, Jan. 4, the group made base camp at a vacation home on the north end of Gogebic. Their timing was fairly decent. A New Year’s Day winter storm had just blanketed the area with more than a foot and a half of snow, and the region’s three groomers were out making good use of the fresh snowcover.

Lake Gogebic Serves as Trail Hub Able to ride in any direction from the lake, the group eagerly spent the first day heading northeast out of Bergland on Trail 13 past Rockland, intending to reach Houghton at the base of the Keweenaw Peninsula. This seasoned group of riders had been to this area several times before and had an idea of what to expect for riding conditions, as long as history would hold serve.

This northernmost tip of Michigan is known particularly for its extraordinary trails due to a copious amount of lake-effect snow. The lower end of the peninsula averages around 220 inches of snow each year (compared to Iowa’s 32 inches), and some areas have received as much as 390 inches in one season. You can see why this group from snow-starved Iowa decided to head this way on their first day of vacation.

After cruising through Rockland, the pack picked up the multi-use Bill Nicholls Trail which would lead them right to Houghton. Abandoned in 1972 by the Copper Range Railroad, this 40-mile stretch of rail-trail has served as a highway for snowmobilers since the mid-1970s. Originating from the south at Mass City, this corridor features scenic outlooks, three successive steel bridges over the Firesteel River and remnants of the area’s mining heritage.

Unfortunately, on this day anyway, the jaunt to Houghton did not pan out as expected. Apparently the New Year’s Day winter storm around Gogebic did not reach into Keweenaw, and the temperatures that week were at or above freezing. (Imagine what the temperatures were like back at home if the mercury this far north in Michigan wasn’t much below 32 degrees.)

Needless to say, the group could not escape the weather they thought they had left back in Iowa, and the snowcover on the trail thinned out before they reached Houghton. Defeated, they decided to backtrack south to Twin Lakes for a break at the Parkview Lodge and Grill. After dinner, they headed south and east on Trail 109, eventually picking up Trail 8 and back to Bergland.

“In all my years of riding, I would have never thought we would have run out of snow at Houghton, but that’s precisely what happened,” Stiles said. “I guess that just shows you what kind of winter most us in the Midwest were dealing with that year.”

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COMMITTEE CHAIRS AWARDS Mindy Scott, scott4@iowatelecom.net BUDGET/FINANCE/MEMBERSHIP Kim Herman, issa1257@yahoo.com BY-LAWS AND SOPS Dick Melick, damelick@cfu.net CHARITY Angie Sprung, travang@myomnitel.com CLUB OF THE YEAR Thayne Lowman, thayne_lowman@msn.com COMMUNICATIONS/MAGAZINE Jim Willey, james.willey@camoplast.com CONVENTION ADVISORY Steve Klinkefus, sklinkefus@aol.com EARLY MEMBERSHIP Matt Trunkhill, mtrunk@wctatel.com EFC Dave Carmichael, snohawk101@ymail.com GRANTS Ron Sienknecht, ron.sienknecht@gmail.com GROOMER TRAINING MANAGER Chris Willey, kioti79@gmail.com IOWA REC TRAILS ADVISORY REP Gary Burger, burger.garyc@gmail.com LEGISLATIVE Bruno Andrieni, awbrunoa3@gmail.com TRAIL BREAK TRAILER Dave Carmichael, snohawk101@ymail.com 40TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE Andrea Willey, morningstar.willey@gmail.com NOMINATIONS Thayne Lowman, thayne_lowman@msn.com PROMOTION & FUNDRAISING Andrea Willey, morningstar.willey@gmail.com RAFFLE Gary McVicker, gmcvic@yahoo.com REVIEW & SELECTION Terry Durby, tdurb@yahoo.com EASTERN IOWA TOURISM Becky Willey, bjwilley@iowatelecom.net CENTRAL IOWA TOURISM Gary Burger, burger.garyc@gmail.com WESTERN IOWA TOURISM Merv Hoermann, mebeefeater@hotmail.com TRAIL SIGN & DEVELOPMENT Steve Vorwald, ssvorwald@windstream.net YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM Todd Mangold, toddmangold@ymail.com SAFETY AND EDUCATION Tyler Willey, tyler.willey88@gmail.com SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Bruno Andreini, awbrunoa3@gmail.com SPINA BIFIDA LIAISON Bruno Andrieni, awbrunoa3@gmail.com

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U.P. Continued from page 7 previous day. From Gogebic, they squeezed the throttle and found much better riding south. Trail 1 led them to Marenisco for breakfast at the Wild River Café, and from there, it was east on Trail 2 and 107 through the Ottawa National Forest. At Kenton, they stopped for dinner at Up Chucks Bar and Grill before returning home for the night.

The trails on the second day were so good that they made a return visit to Marenisco the following morning. However, after breakfast, they made an ill-fated decision to head northwest toward Wakefield, intending to make a loop back to Bergland. But like it had two days earlier, the further north they went, the thinner the trails became.

“We ended up going too far north and the trail turned to moguls,” King recalled.

“We then we got lost and ran out of snow, literally. For a while there we were just riding on a dusting of snow. I never expected to find myself in these conditions this far north.”

The team eventually made it back to Merriweather for fuel before limping it back home Saturday night. Fortunately that night, a system moved through and brought with it a couple of inches of new snow. Trail reports from the north had improved by morning so Sunday brought another attempt to Houghton.

“This time we made it and the trail conditions were more like we expected them,” Stiles said. “Outside of two disappointing afternoons, the trails around Gogebic were awesome throughout our five days. Not as good some other times I had been there, but they were tons better than what was waiting for us back home, which was nothing.”

Iowans on Location Boondocking Colorado’s Grand Mesa Franklin County Conservation Director Spends Part of February Out West Playing in the Powder

by Jason Gooder Member, Iowa River Riders, Region 3 When visiting with other people who share the same enjoyment of snowmobiling as I do, the topic of discussion is usually about past adventures or planned trips. Stories vary from different areas of the United States according to the individual’s or the group’s riding preference.

Some folks prefer the groomed trials of Wisconsin or the U.P. of Michigan, while some would rather spend time in the backcountry of the western U.S., carving through deep powder. Personally, I relate well with both styles of riding but prefer the backcountry and deep powder over trails.

The toughest part of planning a trip for powder riding can be location. Which area should you visit? I have found that a particular backcountry area can be awesome one year, and a disappointment the next.

This year our group contemplated several different areas. We spent a lot of time researching and visiting with different people trying to find “the spot.” You powder people know what I am talking Jason Gooder about…those areas that you see on film Franklin County where riders are blasting through deep Conservation powder, vast areas of untouched snow, Director sparsely spaced snow covered conifers…a

backcountry as well as providing relaxing scenic trips through the forests. The trails are, on average, 9,000 feet above sea level, cover 800 square miles and in an area that receives an average of 35 feet of snow annually are groomed regularly.

First Topic of Discussion Although I have many memories from my trip to Grand Mesa last February, there are two topics that always rise to the top of discussion when I explain the Grand Mesa Experience.

First discussion topic: The people of the area are extremely friendly and ready to help visitors get the best of Grand Mesa during their stay. We met many people on the trail who were always willing to stop and offer advice on how to get to those “spots” that would fulfill our hunt for un-carved powder.

With the amount of snow Grand Mesa Receives annually, you are sure to find fresh uncarved areas. It is not hard. A little adventure off the trail and through a few trees and the Mesa will open up to large areas waiting your arrival.

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snowmobilers paradise. After filtering many choices through pros and cons, one area kept floating to the top: a place called Grand Mesa in Colorado.

The Grand Mesa is located on the Western Slopes of the Colorado Rockies and is part of three National Forests. The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, combined, cover 3,161,900 acres. As a professional natural resource manager, I can’t help to mention the unique natural history provided by these areas. These forests host 10 wilderness areas, three congressionally designated Special Areas, six Special Heritage Areas, 12 rivers eligible for wild and scenic designations, six peaks over 14,000 feet, and vast roadless areas making perfect winter playgrounds for snowmobiling.

The trail system is large, and offers riders access to the October 2013

Grand Mesa Continued from page 9 three to four feet deep with powder. The first time I arrived at one of these areas I couldn’t believe it; all I could say to myself was WOW. As I punched the throttle on my 154” Ski-Doo 800 Summit and made my first run through this amazing scene, I was hooked. I precisely remember leaning on one side then the other, laying the sled from side to side as large amounts of snow flew over the handle bars. As I rode I kept saying to myself, ‘I can’t believe how deep the snow is, and it is endless.’

After making a nice long run, I turned to see if the group was following. Sure enough, as I turned, the meadow was dotted with six other sleds having as much fun as I was. One of the things we would commonly talk about during a break was how long you could spend in one area with a group and rip powder.

If hill climbing is in your blood, the Mesa also holds many challenges for you. I always wanted to try the slalom technique in deep powder as you make your way down a steep slope. The Mesa granted me this opportunity several times. Some successful, and

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other times I found myself buried in snow, flagging the group to help me get unstuck. It all makes for good stories and laughs at the supper table.

Western Hospitality The second discussion topic: The part of a trip that makes the experience more enjoyable. I am talking about the ability to have a good meal at the end of the day, unwind, converse about the day’s events, and get a good night sleep. A place to gas up the sled, and gather needed supplies before the next day’s adventure, your home away from home. The folks at Vega Lodge make these elements a priority. Hospitality and making sure your experience is memorable and pleasurable is the backbone of their business.

On the threshold of wilderness and civilization many times the ability to shut off the cell phone and unplug simply because these devices don’t work, in my opinion, is all part of the vacation.

However, Vega Lodge allows guests to use a land line to connect with loved ones back home and provides free WiFi for those of you who need to upload your pictures to Facebook. I would like to share a couple of stories of our stay at Vega Lodge and the gratitude they expressed.

It was the beginning of day two, and that morning, we set off for breakfast to enjoy a plateful of goodness prepared by the chef at Vega Lodge.

Owner Glenn Stoll came up and asked if we would like to join him on an excursion to check on a calf he was taking care of higher on the mountain for a neighbor.

Due to snow depth, the calf was unable to make it down to lower elevations. Glenn was making sure it had food and water. Glen thought the trip would give us the ability to become more familiar with the area.

Riding Off the Map That it did. Glenn is originally from Iowa but has lived in the Grand Mesa area for several years. His knowledge of the mountain took us to places we would have never seen, and locate some areas “off the map,” so-to-speak.

This side trip was beautiful and offered some of the best scenery Grand Mesa has to offer. It also offered some of the best snow conditions we experienced so far on the trip. Upon arrival to the calf, we found him doing just fine…plump, round and healthy, thanks to Glen.

Leaving the calf behind, Glenn took us on a different route, a route that was just as scenic and fun as the way up. However, on the way down back to the lodge, we experienced the inevitable, the dreaded breakdown. Thankfully we were close to the lodge. One rider in our group lost his clutch, never good especially on day two.

Glenn and Vega Lodge came to the rescue again, helping us find a Ski Doo dealer that would be able to repair the rendered sled.

Again, I can’t say enough of the hospitality, Glen let us use his personal truck and trailer to take the snowmobile into town and have it repaired. THANK YOU. In my mind, these are things that make you want to come back. Glenn and his staff go the extra mile, treat you like part of the team…Hawkeye to Hawkeye, Cyclone to Cyclone, which ever colors you fly.

Vega Lodge is located near the town of Collbran, Colo., and resides on 30 acres of land overlooking Vega State Park and Vega Reservoir. Vega Reservoir is the largest body of water in the Grand Valley area. The lodge is your gateway to the Grand Mesa National Forest and the vast recreational opportunities it has to offer.

Please visit www.vegalodge.com for more information. You will not be disappointed.

October 2013

Something for Everyone ISSA 40th Birthday Bash to feature keynote speakers, informative seminars

by Cameron Hanson he best way for ISSA members to RSVP for the upcoming 40th Anniversary Celebration at the 2013 ISSA Annual Convention in November is to register early and book their stay today at the Prairie Meadows Casino and Events Center in Altoona.

Hotel rooms are currently blocked through the end of October, but come Nov. 1, they will be released, and convention organizers from the host club, the Saylorville Dam Snowmobile Club of Region 7, know they won’t last long after that point.

“We seem to be off to a great start with our speakers and sponsors, so you won’t want to miss out on this year’s convention,” said Past ISSA President Gary Burger, a Saylorville club member. “Don’t forget to make your reservations early since Prairie Meadows sells out every weekend of the year. And be sure to ask for the ISSA convention rate.”

“Everything seems to be going okay right now,” added ISSA ConDial (515) 957-3000 vention Planning Committee Chair to reserve your Steve Klinkefus. “Our speakers are booked and the meals have been room today! chosen, but there are still lots of little things to take care of. What I really need is ISSA members to register and book their hotel rooms as soon as possible.”

Room rates are set at $99 per night, which is half off the regular room rate. Reservations are made independent of the registration by contacting the hotel directly at (515) 957-3000 or by visiting www.prairiemeadows.com. Convention registration runs $55 per person before Nov. 1 and $65 thereafter. To register, fill out the form on page 19.

Encouraging snowmobilers to register now and book their rooms early helps the committee plan the number of meals and set up for the various seminars, presentations and ceremonies. If you have any questions on convention, please contact Klinkefus at (515) 2821447 or Burger at (515) 707-3000.

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Appealing to all ages and genders As it is the ISSA’s 40th Anniversary this fall, the convention committee is planning several special seminars and guest speakers to commemorate the milestone. Klinkefus said every age and gender should find this year’s lineup appealing.

On Saturday night, keynote speaker and legendary snowmobiler Brian Nelson is sure to give his insight on the evolution of the sport over the past four decades. The Minnesota native has worn several hats over the years in the industry and hasn’t lost his fervor for the sport yet.

“Because this is our 40th Anniversary, we wanted to bring some-

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one in who could talk about snowNov. 22-24, 2013 mobiling over the years, and Brian Prairie Meadows Nelson was the first to come to mind,” Casino amd explained Klinkefus.

Events Center While Nelson will satisfy the hisAltoona, IA torians in the crowd Saturday night, a pair of mountain riders, Mark Mesenbrink and Julie-Ann Chapman, will likely bring the energy level up at the evening social hour and noon luncheon respectively.

A high-voltage electrician by day, Mesenbrink will thrill the banquet hall with videos of his high-flying antics as seen on Thunderstruck Films, while Chapman, a Canadian freerider and Internet blogger, will bring a woman’s perspective to moutain riding and extreme snowmobiling.

“We really wanted to have something for the women to enjoy at convention, and while (Chapman) may appeal more to younger women, I think it’s important to provide that opportunity and get them involved at onvention,” Klinkefus said. “We also wanted someone who could talk about snowmobiling today and relate to the younger crowd, and Mesenbrink should appeal to them.”

Chapman, who operates She Shreds Mountain Adventures in British Columbia, will also lead an afternoon seminar on Women in

New Vice President Expected at Saturday Morning Election

ISSA Vice President Thayne Lowman of North Liberty resigned his position unexpectedly in late September, citing “personal reasons” and a desire to travel more.

“I am well at this time, but because I want to travel while I can, I do not feel it is good for the ISSA to have a part-time vice president or president,” he said in an email to the magazine. “By resigning at this time, the ISSA has time to elect a vice president who can serve as vice president for one year and then be ready as president in 2014.

“I have enjoyed my last year, but I also know my time to travel is limited, and I still want to see so many places inside and outside the United States. I will still Lowman support the ISSA with my membership and will do what I can to aid in its mission.”

The news came as a surprise to ISSA President Jim Willey and the rest of the board. Prior to his election at the 2012 ISSA Convention, Lowman had served as a Director At-Large on the board and helped recruit snowmobile clubs in unrepresented regions in the state.

“We appreciate Thayne’s years of service to the ISSA and wish him well,” Willey said.

An interim vice president will be named at the ISSA’s October board meeting, and the seat will be filled formally during Saturday morning elections at the 2013 ISSA Convention in Altoona. Whoever is elected vice president this fall will automatically assume the presidency in November of 2014.

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Snowmobiling.

Part of her inspirational message will be “to allow women to boost their confidence level on a snowmobile and allow them Nov. 22-24, 2013 to truly love the Prairie Meadows sport.”

C h a p m a n ’s Casino amd seminar is Events Center one of several Altoona, IA unique offerings planned for this year’s convention. In addition to the normal “paperwork” sessions with offiicals from the ISSA and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), there will also be seminars on mobile trail mapping, website development and groomer maintenance Saturday afternoon.

“We are planning multiple seminars at multiple times so attendees have a chance to get to more than one without missing another,” Klinkefus said. Although subject to change, a tentative convention agenda appears on page 14.

The seminars continue Sunday morning with the usual certification courses, including sessions for new and renewing groomer operators, youth safety classes and training for those club members who are interested in becoming a certified youth safety instructor.

“All current IDNR groomer operators who were certified prior to June of 2012 need to recertify by June of next year,” reminded ISSA Region 5 Director Chris Willey, who coordinates the ISSA/IDNR Groomer Operator Training Program. For more information, Willey can be reached (563) 920-9010 or kioti79@gmail.com

Official Notice of ISSA Elections & Proposed By-Law Changes

Who: Officers & Directors from Odd-Numbered Regions

When: ISSA General Membership Assembly ISSA Annual Convention, Nov. 23, 2013 Where: Prairie Meadows Casino and Events Center Altoona, IA

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2013 ISSA Annual Convention Sponsorships

Opportunity Request Sponsor Program Printing.................................. 1 @ $100.................... Mitchell County E-Z Riders Name Badge ID Printing . ................... 1 @ $75...................... Open Friday Evening Hospitality . ................ 2 @ $300 each .......... 1. V&V Insurance

2. Track, Inc. Saturday Morning Coffee Break........... 1 @ $75..................... Central Iowa Snowmobilers Youth Program . ................................... 3 @ $100 each.......... 1. Sno-Pak

2. Open

3. Open Break between Seminars..................... 3 @ $125 each.......... 1. Central Iowa Snowmobilers

2. Tri-County Snowmobile

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3. Open Award Sponsorships Snowmobiler of the Year................... 1 @ $100................... Snow Pioneers Dealer of the Year............................. 1 @ $100 .................. Dickinson County Snowhawks Young Adult of the Year..................... 1 @ $100................... Scott County Snow Seekers Family of the Year............................. 1 @ $100................... S.E. Iowa RidgeBlasters Club of the Year ............................... 1 @ $100................... Floyd County Groomers

Association Groomer of the Year.......................... 1 @ $100................... Central Iowa Snowmobilers Charity Club of the Year ................... 1 @ $100................... Mitchell Co E-Z Riders Woman Snowmobiler of the Year...... 1 @ $100................... Eastern Iowa Sno-Riders Guest Speaker Sponsorships Luncheon Keynote Speaker Cost..... 1 @ $1000................. Saylorvillle Dam

Snowmobile Club Afternoon Seminar Programs........... 3 @ $200 each.......... 1. Sno-Pak

2. Open

3. Open Evening Speaker............................... 1 @ $1000................. Chrystal Motorsports Evening Keynote Speaker................ 2 @ $500 .................. 1. Eastern Iowa Sledheads

2. Snowdrifters, Inc ACSA Speaker @ Annual Meeting....2 @ $250................... 1. North Iowa Sno-Jammers

2. Track, Inc. If you are interested in contributing, please contact Gary Burger at burger.garyc@gmail.com or call( 515) 707-3000.

Celebrating our heritage Sprinkled throughout convention weekend will be tributes and historical retrospectives on the ISSA over the past four decades.

All past presidents in attendance will be honored at the banquet Saturday evening, and displays lining the Events Center hallways will help tell the ISSA story as well.

In addition to the Snowmobile Iowa club displays, convention-goers can contribute to this walk down memory lane by bringing ISSA memorabilia to share. Past ISSA President Gary McVicker is coordinating this effort and called it a “great way to celebrate our heritage.”

“We are looking for pictures, old convention programs, clothing patches and general information about the ISSA or its clubs from past years,” he said. “Hey, if you’re feeling brave enough, I invite you to wear your vintage snowmobile gear to the Friday night hospitality event. Let’s have some fun with this and create our own little fashion show.”

If you are interested in bringing items for

display or have any other ideas, please contact McVicker at (641) 425-1375 or email him at gmcvic@yahoo.com. According to Klinkefus, vintage sleds are not needed as a display in the lobby is already planned.

“This historical display could be one of the better things we could do to draw members and the general public to our convention this year,” added McVicker, who was also involved in the 30th Anniversary when the ISSA convention was held in Region 3.

Sponsorships still needed Needless to say, the convention planning committee has made quite an investment in this year’s attractions, not the least of which were securing the out-of-state guest speakers and presenters. Organizers want to make this year’s convention an event to remember and are hoping outside revenue streams will help pick up the tab.

So far, so good with more than $4,500 in sponsorship donations have been collected already. The host club Turn to page 16

Guest Speakers on Tap for Saturday

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by Cameron Hanson f there’s a record for the number of titles a man can hold in the snowmobile industry, Minnesota’s Nov. 22-24, 2013 Brian Nelson probably owns it.

Prairie Meadows The lifelong snowmobiler has Casino amd Brian Nelson been a cross-country racer, a factory Events Center Keynote Speaker consultant, a dealer, a tour operator, a Altoona, IA Awards Banquet race promoter and a Hall of Fame inductee.

This November, Nelson will be in Iowa as the keynote speaker at the 2013 ISSA Annual Convention and 40th Anniversary Celebration at Prairie Meadows in Altoona. Nelson, whose career in snowmobiling began shortly after the ISSA’s inception in 1973, is expected to share his insights on the evolution of the sport and the lifestyle it has created.

Riding snowmobiles since he was 12 years old, Nelson began racing professionally in 1975 at the age of 22 for John Deere. He switched to Arctic Cat in 1977 and twice won the I-500 cross-country snowmobile race from Winnipeg to St. Paul.

Famous as the only driver to win the I-500 on two different brands, Nelson and longtime racing partner Hubert Fixsen built, tuned and raced snowmobiles for three decades and contributed to the development and testing of several Arctic Cat projects, including the ZR line in 1993.

In 1979, the snowmobile legend started Nelson Marine in Spicer and grew the business into one of the largest snowmobile dealers in Minnesota before selling it in 1997. To promote his dealership, Nelson also started Nelson Snow Tours (www.nelsonsnowtours.com) in 1980 and continues this endeavor today.

In 2000, Nelson was inducted into the Snowmobile Hall of Fame in St. Germain, Wis., and in 2012, he formed the United States X-Country snowmobile racing series (www.usxracing.com) after the famed United States Cross Country circuit ceased operations.

“Cross-country snowmobile racing has been my life for more than 40 years,” Nelson said. “I owe a debt of gratitude to the people and circuits that provided races during those years. Starting the USXC is my way to give back to the sport I love.”

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Mesenbrink to Bring Extreme Snowmobiling to Iowa Warming up the convention crowd Saturday night will be Mark Mesenbrink of Thunderstruck Films of Helena, Mont. A high-voltage electrician by trade, Mesenbrink is known in the snowmobile video world as a high-flying, riskMark taking mountain rider, and his video presentation won’t disappoint.

Mesenbrink For three years, Mesenbrink held the Thunderstruck crash title, and his exploits Guest Speaker can be seen across the Thunderstruck collection of extreme snowmobiling DVDs. Awards Banquet Whether it’s shredding a cookie in fresh powder or pulling a wheelie on his 174inch 2012 Polaris Pro Turbo, Mesenbrink is all about getting the shot for the camera.

Owned by Big Sky X-treme Snowmobiling Productions, Thunderstruck Films began videotaping extreme mountain riding in the late 1990s. The company drew its name from its use of several Arctic Cat Thundercats, and its riders earned reputations for being crazy and able to do just about anything on a sled.

Riding locations are typically scouted and filmed by helicopter, and Mesenbrink said his favorite area to ride is the mountains of British Columbia. His self-described specialty is “climbing and wrecking.” “Life is divided into two parts: anticipation and memory and if we remember richly, then we must have lived richly,” he said.

According to Team Thunderstruck, Mesenbrink’s antics are just as colorful off-camera. “Mark’s amazing reputation follows him everywhere he goes, and if you ever want to meet him in person, just come to a snow show and visit the Thunderstruck booth!,” his bio reads from www.thunderstruckfilms.com. “From Karaoke in Puyallup to eating cheese curds at Haydays, Mark is the ultimate gentleman and funny man.”

Free-rider Chapman on Women in Snowmobiling Similar to Mesenbrink, Canadian snowmobile free-rider Julie-Ann Chapman will certainly liven things up at the Saturday noon luncheon convention weekend as she spins tales of her technical riding in the mountains of British Columbia.

Hailing from Pemberton, B.C., about 20 minutes north of Whistler, Chapman founded She Shreds Mountain Adventures and spends more than 100 days each winter on her 2011 Skidoo Summit 800. She blogs about her passion for snowmobiling on her website at www.julieannchapman.com and also offers riding clinics to women.

Eager to share her story, Chapman is an emerging star in the male-dominated sport of extreme snowmobiling and is finding herself riding in areas that she never Turn to page 16

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40th Annual ISSA Convention November 22, 23, 24, 2013 Prairie Meadows Convention Center Altoona, IA TENTATIVE AGENDA

Nov. 22-24, 2013 Prairie Meadows Casino amd Events Center Altoona, IA

FRIDAY, November 22 5 pm - 9 pm Convention Registration 7 pm - 11 pm Friday Night Hospitality

SATURDAY, November 23 7:00 am - 2 pm Registration 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Silent Auction Opens 7:00 am - 8:00 am Coffee, Pastries, and Fruit 8:00 am - 8:30 am Welcome and Opening Remarks 8:45 am - 9:15 am Region Meeting / Director Elections 9:30 am -11:15am ISSA Annual Meeting

ISSA Education & Scholarship Foundation Overview

ISSA Legislative Overview by Lobbyists

ISSA Raffle Overview

ACSA Overview 11:30 am -1:15 pm Luncheon / Program for Youth

Luncheon / Program

Keynote Speaker – Julie-Ann Chapman ISSA Seminars 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm Room 1 – Trail Mapping with Ron Potter and Emily Pearl (Polaris)

Room 2 – Website Development with Jennifer Sample (Woody’s)

Room 3 – Youth in Snowmobiling 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm Room 1 – Trail Mapping with Ron Potter and Emily Pearl (Polaris)

Room 2 – Website Development with Jennifer Sample (Woody’s)

Room 3 – Youth in Snowmobiling 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Room 1 – Operation & Maintenance of Twin Track Groomers (Prinoth)

Room 2 – Women in Snowmobiling with Julie-Ann Chapman

Room 3 – IDNR & Insurance (Downing, Moench, Vagts) 4:30 pm - 5 pm Groomer Operator Reception Awards Banquet 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Social Hour 6 pm Silent Auction Closes 6:00 pm – 10 pm Dinner / Youth Program 6:00 pm – 10 pm Dinner / Program

Guest Speaker: Mark Mesenbrink

Honor and Recognition of Past Presidents

Awards Presentation

Dinner Keynote Speaker: Brian Nelson SUNDAY, November 24 8 am - Noon 8 am - Noon 8 am - Noon 8 am - Noon

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DNR New Groomer Operator Certification DNR Groomer Operator Recertification Course DNR Youth Education Course DNR Youth Education Instructor Course

A Buffet of Convention Seminars What Can’t You Do with Your Phone?

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Saturday, Nov. 23, 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Since 2012, Polaris Industries has been providing free mobile snowmobile trail mapping services for Android and Apple smartphones, and at this year’s ISSA convention, the interactive service will serve as a featured seminar for interested snowmobilers.

Working with RiderX, Emily Pearl and Ron Potter of Polaris will be on hand to show you how to add your club’s trail system to Nov. 22-24, 2013 the Polaris Snow Trails map app. Their presentation will also give Prairie Meadows clubs the opportunity to sign up as “Trail Managers,” so they can take advantage of the Casino amd many exciting features and benefits RiderX offers snowmobile clubs.

Events Center “Last year, we introduced our free Snow Trails mobile app with great success,” Altoona, IA emailed Potter, interactive project manager at Polaris. “Riders across the country have used it and given it outstanding reviews.

Pearl “Using a smartphone or e-tablet, they are able to see designated snowmobile trails anywhere in the country,” Potter continued. “They can also see their GPS location while riding on the trail, plus weather, snow depth, local food, fuel and lodging and the nearest Polaris dealers.”

Users can also track and save their favorite routes, plus trailheads, scenic spots and other waypoints on the trail, complete with photos and descriptions Additionally, they can view stored maps on the trail or outside data coverage, thanks to automatic map caching.

“Clubs can also sell ads on the app to their business sponsors and other businesses in their riding area,” Potter added. “This is a great way for clubs and associations to generate new funds, while increasing awareness and traffic to local businesses. They can also encourage riders to join their club and donate to it from the seat of their snowmobile.”

Getting Noticed Online

Saturday, Nov. 23, 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

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Keeping up with technology is a must this day and age. Whether you are trying to attract a younger generation to your club or you are simply trying to improve your club’s communication to its members, you need to be online.

“The internet is the fastest, easiest and cheapest medium to communicate with everyone,” explained Jennifer Sample of Woody’s Traction. “In 2013, you must have an Internet presence.”

Sample will lead two website development seminars at this year’s convention for club members to attend.

She will show you free and easy resources to establish your snowmobile club on the internet and provide information about free resources to create a website, edit pictures and video.

“If you have a website already, are people finding it?” Sample asked. “The second part of the workshop I’ll explain important elements to include in your website and tips on helping you get your website seen.”

Groomer Maintenance from Tucker, Prinoth Saturday, Nov. 23, 3:30 p.m.

Officials from Prinoth and Tucker distributor Track, Inc., will be on hand Saturday afternoon to answer questions and offer maintenance tips on their respective groomers for interested snowmobile club members. Their interactive course begins at 3:30 p.m. and will be followed by a special reception for groomer operators and their spouses at 4:30 p.m.

Whether you are a novice around mechanical tools or an expert service technician, this presentation will help you reduce your maintenance costs, improve your fuel consumption and enhance your ability to maintain your grooming machine to its best condition.

Scheduled to appear are Bill Cox; midwest region manager for Prinoth; John Wulf, midwest service manager for Prinoth; Rick Keith, sales manager at Track, Inc.; and Lorene Hanson, president of Track, Inc.

Bring the Kids

Saturday, Nov. 23, 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Don’t forget to bring your kids to this year’s convention. In addition to a history lesson on snowmobiling in Iowa, they will have an opportunity to participate in two afternoon seminars on keeping the youth active in the sport.

The youth program will also include a pizza party as well as bowling that night at nearby Uncle Buck’s within the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World complex.

If your children need youth safety education in order to ride this winter, there will also be an education course available Sunday morning.

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Nov. 22-24, 2013 Prairie Meadows Casino amd Events Center Altoona, IA

Convention preview Continued from page 12 has already kicked in $1,000 to offset Chapman’s expenses, while Chrystal Motorsports is funding Mesenbrink’s trip. Two Iowa City area clubs have stepped up to financed Nelson’s appearance.

As detailed in the sponsorship list on page 12, 13 sponsors so far have helped out with the fundraising.

Both Klinkefus and Burger could not be happier with the response to date.

“The sponsorships have been doing great…much better than I would have anticipated,” Klinkefus said, recognizing how much snowmobile clubs are asked to assist the ISSA. “I’m pleased to report that we are off to a great

start,” Burger wrote in an email to board members.

“There are plenty of sponsorship opportunities remaining so check with your clubs and see what you can do to help.”

Clubs, dealers and associates can help the convention in a variety of ways. In addition to sponsoring speakers, they can help with snacks and beverages for the meeting and seminar breaks or they can pick up the tab for an award plaque for the Saturday evening awards banquet.

If you are interested in helping out, let Burger or Klinkefus know. Their phone numbers were listed earlier. They can be reached by email at burger.garyc@ gmail.com or slklinkefus@dmgov.org. Any and all contributions will be recognized here and on the convention programs.

Seminars Continued from page 13 thought possible with her sled. She credits the riders in the Sea to Sky corridor for her inspiration and can be seen keeping up with such riders as those from the Slednecks DVD series.

“The fulfillment I get from pushing myself and achieving what I have in mind with my snowmobile is what drives me to the next stage,” Chapman said on her website. “I want women to feel the same thing I feel after a day of snowmobiling—the feeling of absolute bliss.”

Her in-season clinics are designed to “allow women to boost their confidence level on a snowmobile and allow them to truly love the sport.” Chapman talks about what it takes to be successful and safe on a sled and then help advance female participants “to their own next level.”

“I really enjoy teaching girls how to love the sport of snowmobiling and love seeing their smiles at the end of the day,” she said.

Last winter, Chapman was named the British Columbia Snowmobile Federation’s Snowmobiler of the Year and has been featured in SnoRiders and SnowGoer magazines. Her off-season is usually spent on a surfboard.

2013 ISSA Grand Raffle

Win the Sled of Your Dreams!

Win the snowmobile of your choice valued up to $10,000 from any ISSA Associate Member Dealer.

Winner is responsible for all taxes, titles and fees.

ISSA will provide payment to dealer for up to $10,000.

Grand Prize Drawing at 40th Annual ISSA Convention in November Tickets cost $20 each or six for $100.

Contact your Region Director to purchase.

Questions? Contact ISSA Raffle Committee Chair Gary McVicker at (641) 425-1375.­

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Club News

ISSA CLUBS Clubs in red reported 100% ISSA Membership

REGION ONE Buena Vista Blizzard Busters President: Jeffrey Sassman 709 Hudson St., Storm Lake, IA 50588 (712) 732-6500 Clay County Sno Broncs President: Doug Alger 912 E 14th St., Spencer, IA 51301 (712) 260-6855, eliteautodoug@hotmail.com Dickinson County SnowHawks www.dickinsoncountysnowhawks.com P.O. Box 504, Spirit Lake, IA 51360 President: Kathy Fahy 411 Hill Avenue, Spirit Lake, IA 51360 (605) 359-7177, kfahy@mchsi.com Lyon County Sno-Lyons P.O. Box 576, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 President: Eric Borman 405 N. 4th Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 (712) 470-0190, ebconst@yahoo.com O’Brien County Snowtrackers President: Merv Hoermann P.O. Box 22, Sutherland, IA 51058 (712) 260-4810, mebeefeater@hotmail.com Osceola County High Point Riders www.highpointriders.com President: Brian Monier 1990 Hwy 59 Sibley, IA 51249 (712) 461-0421, bmooner@hotmail.com Powder Players Inc. P.O. Box 154, Remsen, IA 51050 www.powder-players.com President: Steven Wiersma 708 Petrich Ave., Sanborn, IA 51248 (712) 461-2774 Sioux County Snowmobile Club www.siouxcountysnowmobileclub.com Search Sioux County Snowmobile Club on Facebook under club info in Iowa Snowmobiler President: Dave Taylor 313 Hunter Ridge, Rock Valley, IA 51247 (712) 449-5556, Dave.Taylor@interstates.com REGION TWO Emmet County Driftbusters President: Jason Perkins 1017 N 5th St., Estherville, IA 51334 (712) 260-9371, perk.20@hotmail.com Humboldt Sno-Skimmers President: Missy Ubben 1150 260th St., Gilmore City, IA 50541 (515) 890-0702, ubbe800@gmail.com Kossuth County Drift Skippers President: Jeremy Walker 1402 170th St., LuVerne, IA 50560-8552 (515) 295-8721, jlkwalk@gmail.com Palo Alto Rough Riders President: Kurt Bonnstetter 111 Iowa St., P.O. Box 62, Cylinder, IA 50528 (712) 424-3011, kbonnste@iowatelecom.net Sno-Pak P.O. Box 164, Pocahontas, IA 50574 snopak@hotmail.com, www.snopak.net President: Kolby Wagner 749 South Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579 (712) 830-3821, kjwagner@iowatelecom.net REGION THREE Hancock County Snowmobile Assn.

President: Ben Diekhuis 2115 Nash Ave., Britt, IA 50423 (515) 291-2329, diekhuis@gmail.com Iowa River Riders President: Al Muhlenbruch 206 Highway 3, Alexander, IA 50420 (641) 425-2790, iowariverriders@yahoo.com

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O’Brien County Snowtrackers

by Zelda Buse Christensen In the middle of September (today is Sept. 20), there are many things to think about and concentrate on other than snowmobiling. However, snowomobilers never want to be caught unprepared when snow DOES come. This could finally be the winter we have been waiting for!

What to do? People need to make sure everyone in their family has sled and gear and clothing—all in good shape. And people need to make sure that their snowmobile club— such as the O’Brien County Snowtrackers—is in good shape. Dues need to be paid, new members need to be recruited, a fall meeting needs to be held, events need to be planned, signs need to be put up, ideas need to be offered and discussed and implemented, and everyone needs to work together.

The ISSA needs to be promoted—remember the convention coming up in November in Des Moines!

Region 4

Cedar Falls Sno Hawks

by Dick Melick, Reporter Greetings from Cedar Falls. We are pleased to report that long-time club member Stanley Wolf was recently selected by Arctic Cat as the ‘International Groomer of the Year.’

Presentation of the award was made during the awards banquet at the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame in Eagle River, Wis. A number of club members and his family were in attendance to support Stanley as he received this honor.

Stanley was one of two members of the club who helped form the 5 Star Snow Trails Association to operate the trail system in Black Hawk and western Bremer counties in 1985. He has been on the board of the 5 Star Association since that time and has been one of the major mechanics keeping the machine running. He also handles the annual grant application to the DNR each year and submits the sign order.

We are participating in the Younkers Community Day event selling coupon books for the benefit of the ISSA Education and Scholarship Foundation. The books cost $5 each and contain a coupon good for $10 off on an item $10 or more. The $5 collected is retained for the Scholarship Foundation.

October

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

• Snow Pioneers Grass Fire 500 Snowmobile and ATV Grass Drags Oct. 6.

• Avalanche Awareness Seminar Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. at House of Sports in Mason City. Click here for flyer.

• Spina Bifida Walk-N-Roll Oct. 5 in Des Moines. www.spinabifidaia.com.

• ISSA Board of Directors meeting Sunday, Oct. 13, at 9 a.m. at the Comfort Inn, Story City.

• Central Iowa Snowmobilers Grass Drags and Swap Meet Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Central Iowa Fairgrounds in Marshalltown. Visit www. centraliowasnowmobilers.com for more information.

• Snowdrifters, Inc., annual swap meet and membership drive Sunday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North Liberty. A vintage sled show is also planned. Click here for flyer.

November

• Winneshiek Trail Twisters annual Snow Show/Swap Meet/Membership Drive Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds in Decorah.

• Trails Unlimited Chicken Dinner and Member Drive Friday, Nov. 1, at the Zipper in Festina.

• IDNR/ISSA Groomer Operator Recertification Class Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Manchester. New operators can also become certified at this session. For more information, email Chris Willey at kioti79@gmail.com • IDNR/ISSA Groomer Operator Recertification Class Nov. 10 in Cedar Rapids.

For more information, email Chris Willey at kioti79@gmail.com.

• Driftrunners Youth Snowmobile Safety Course Nov. 16 at the clubhouse in Cresco.

• 40th Annual ISSA Convention Nov. 22-24 at the Prairie Meadows Casino and Events Center, Altoona. See the tentative agenda on page 14.

• Driftrunners “Toys for Tots” Drive and Kickoff Dance on Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. at the M&M Lounge in Cresco.

Club News

This fall’s sale event is Nov. 15-16. Any club that has any of the stores in the BonTon group in your area could participate. The Scholarship Foundation appreciates any help that the clubs can do to continue to award nice scholarships each year. If interested, you can contact ISSA Past Presidents Bruno Andreini or Dick Melick for the information on how to proceed.

As always, all interested snowmobilers and ISSA Officers & Directors are invited to attend any of our meetings. Our meetings are normally held on the first Tuesday of the month, September through April, starting at 7 p.m. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 1. For more info about the trail, the club and/or meetings, contact club president Michael Maney at (319) 464-2442 or secretary Dick Melick at (319) 231-0819.

See you at the ISSA Convention in Altoona, Nov 22-24.

Floyd County Groomers Association

by Mike Paulus, Reporter It’s hard to believe it is already time to get back into the regular monthly routine of club meetings. The Floyd County Groomers had a productive meeting to start the season this last month, and we’re hoping for a season with plenty of snow. After a quick review of summer events, we began discussion of the upcoming season: membership dues, trail maps, trail updates and so on. Our members have already begun contacting our local businesses for map advertisements, and we’re beginning to think about upcoming events for the season.

It will be good to get back into the swing of things and as summer events begin to become fewer; hopefully, attendance at the meetings will increase. Keep reading in the coming months for more details on any upcoming events!

Region 5

Driftrunners Inc.

by Bob Martinek, Board Member Greetings from Cresco. We have just finished our annual meeting, steak fry and membership kickoff. We had a nice turnout despite the day being cool, overcast and dreary. We held board elections to fill three spots. (Four board members had actually completed their three-year terms, but it was decided we only needed to refill with three). New board members coming on are Kelly M. and Brandon P. along with A.J. being re-elected. Myself and the rest of the board would like to thank Brad M., Mike Z. and Jeremy M. for all their time and service to the club. I am sure they will still be around helping whenever needed.

2013 ISSA Club Challenge Wapsipinicon Snowmobile Assn................................................................$1,000* Sac County Snow Lovers....................................................................................$601 Frozen Few.......................................................................................................... $525* Iowa River Riders...................................................................................................$500 Central Iowa Snowmobilers..............................................................................$350 Webster County Ice Breakers............................................................................$350 Cedar Falls Sno Hawks........................................................................................$350 Tri-County Snowmobile Association...............................................................$325 Floyd County Groomers......................................................................................$300 Eastern Iowa Sledheads......................................................................................$300 North Iowa Sno-Jammers...................................................................................$300 Snow Pioneers........................................................................................................$300 Worth County Fence Stretchers.......................................................................$300 Bremer County Sno-Knights..............................................................................$250 O’Brien County Snowtrackers...........................................................................$250 Chickasaw Sno-Riders....................................................................................... $250* Eastern Iowa Sno-Riders.....................................................................................$210 Sno-Pak.....................................................................................................................$200 Palo Alto Rough Riders........................................................................................$150 Winneshiek Trail Twisters...................................................................................$100 Trails Unlimited......................................................................................................$100 All donations benefit the ISSA’s lobbying efforts at the State Capitol in Des Moines. Send your contribution to: ISSA, c/o Dave Carmichael, 2212 190th Street, Tripoli, IA 50676.

ISSA CLUBS Clubs in red reported 100% ISSA Membership

Lakota Sno-Eagles President: Jordan Valvick 4410 Highway 169, Lakota, IA 50451 (515) 538-0290, jordanvalvick@gmail.com North Iowa Sno-Jammers P.O. Box 103, Lake Mills, IA 50450 www.northiowasnojammers.com President: Valere Holtan 38320 210th Ave., Forest City, IA 50436 (641) 567-3674 North Iowa Snow Seekers President: Brad Johnson 3800 4th St SE Mason City IA 50401 (641) 210-0550, baj1956@live.com Team Iowa Snowmobilers www.teamiowasnowmobilers.com teamiowasnowmobilers@hotmail.com 3468 Olsen Ave., Jewell, Iowa 50130 President: Nicki Kempe teamiowasnowmobilers@hotmail.com (515) 230-0389 Worth County Fencestretchers P.O. Box 27, Northwood, IA 50459 President: Al Fredricks 107 Seventh St., Northwood, IA 50459 REGION FOUR Bremer County Sno-Knights President: Troy Sage 1235 240th St., Waverly, IA 50677 (319) 352-6865, moresnow@mchsi.com Cedar Falls Sno Hawks President: Michael Maney 3637 Hammond Ave., Waterloo, IA 50702-5519 (319) 464-2442, maney@uwalumni.com Chickasaw Sno-Riders President: Benny Brincks 101 West Prairie Street Ionia, IA 50645 (641) 394-5561 (h), (641) 990-3628 (c) pmtspach@yahoo.com Dewar Snow Chasers President: Cory Allspach 4016 Round St., Cedar Falls, IA, 50613 (319) 404-2878 Floyd County Groomers Association President: Philip Schrage P.O. Box 7, Marble Rock, IA 50653 (641) 397-2775, schrage@windstream.net Howard County Stump Jumpers President: Nathan Hale 4145 Hillcrest Dr., Riceville, IA 50466 (641) 985-2699.

Mitchell County E-Z Riders, Inc., President: Keith Popp 1408 Pleasant St., Osage, IA 50461 (641) 732-3625, keith@poppexc.com Snow Snoops Snowmobile Club President: Dave Fisher 121 Cedar Hill Ave., Nashua IA 50658 (319) 269-3703, (319) 240-8531 lorifisher@q.com REGION FIVE Allamakee Sno-Blazers Allamakee Sno-Blazers PO Box 94 Waukon, IA 52172 President: Mary Dehli 1830 Hwy 76 N, Waukon, IA 52172 (563) 568-6111, rmdehli@live .com Asbury Snowhawks President: Tom Spalla 3309 Brook Hollow Dr., Asbury, IA 52002 (563) 582-8893. tnspalla@hotmail.com

* 2012 donation not recognized in 2012.

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ISSA CLUBS Clubs in red reported 100% ISSA Membership

Clayton County Snowbirds 12469 Hwy. 18, Postville, IA 52162 President: Mark Bries 21352 Highway 18, Monona, IA 52159 (563) 539-4555, mbconstruction@neitel.net Driftrunners, Inc. Join Us on Facebook under ‘Groups’ President: Eric Vobr 24096 Highway 9, Cresco, IA 52136 (563) 203-0623, ejvobr@gmail.com Dyersville Driftskippers www.dyersvilledriftskippers.net President: Jeff Reinert PO Box 143, Dyersville, IA 52040 563-599-7428, jeff.reinert@yahoo.com Snow Pioneers President: Steve Vorwald 1582 210th St., Manchester, IA 52057 (563) 927-5362, ssvorwald@iowatelecom.net Trail Blaz-zers Inc. President: Tim Arthur 20197 130th St., Sumner, IA 50674 (563) 578-5417, trail.blazzers.inc@gmail.com Trails Unlimited 105 Dessel St., Ossian, IA 52161 President: Bud Winter (319) 231-3337, bwinter@acegroup.cc Wapsipinicon Snowmobile Association P.O. Box 802, Indepedence, IA 50644 www.wsaiowa.com President: Morgan J. Kuper 1916 Central Ave., Jesup, IA 50648.

(319) 239-0590, mkuper3@jtt.net Winneshiek Trail Twisters Inc. P.O. Box 154, Decorah, IA 52101 President: Jake Ludeking 2005 Centennial Road, Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-2027, ludeking@neitel.net REGION SIX Sac County Snow Lovers P.O. Box 464, Lakeview, IA 51450 President: Bradley Garrels 307 Adams St., Lake View, IA 51450 (712) 210-4262, garrelsbrad@hotmail.com REGION SEVEN High Bridge Trailblazers President: Jason Moorman 614 West Oak, Ogden, IA 50212 (515) 230-4171, jmmoorman@netins.net Raccoon Valley Snow Chasers President: Mike Patten 5204 Neva Pt., Panora, IA 50216 (641) 755-3863, mjpat76@aol.com Saylorville Dam Snowmobile Club Saylorville Dam Snowmobile Club P.O. Box 3133, Des Moines, IA 50316 www.saylorvilledamsnowmobileclub.org President: John Kahler 635 Greene St., Slater, IA 50244 (515) 202-4061, jfkahler@hotmail.com Webster County Ice Breakers President: Jim Suchan 3374 Garfield Ave., Gowrie, IA 50543 (515) 352-3039, jsmgr@lvcta.com REGION EIGHT Central Iowa Snowmobilers P.O. Box 1751, Marshalltown, IA 50158, President: Kevin Weese (641) 485-0123, yamaha.family@yahoo.com Jasper County Ditch Bangers President: David Huffaker P/O/ Box 311, Baxter, IA 50028 (641) 751-0622, huffaker-dave@hotmail.com

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Club News

We also announced our calendar for the upcoming season: Nov. 16 Snowmobile Youth Safety Class at the clubhouse in Cresco.

Nov. 22-24 ISSA Convention in Altoona Nov. 30 Driftrunners “Toys for Tots” Drive and Kickoff Dance with Kelly

Johnson D.J. at M&M Lounge in Cresco starting at 8 p.m.

Jan. 23-26 43rd Annual Snow Fest featuring trail rides, raffles and numerous

other activities. Jan. 25 beanbag tournament in the afternoon with

“No Passengers Allowed” D.J. Also headlining our Saturday evening

dance will be “Madd Hoss Jackson.” On Sunday, we again have our

brunch. More details on that to follow.

Feb. 15 Charlie’s Chili Feed at the warming bin just south of Granger on the

trail back to Cresco.

Also, although it is not our event but because it is so close and a really good show, don’t forget about the Winneshiek Trail Twisters Snow Show on Nov. 2 at the fairgrounds in Decorah.

On a side note at the steak fry we also handed out our annual most miles (male & female) awards. Congrats to Terry T. with 3,205 and Darla V. with 1,890 miles. Well, I think that’s enough for now. Thanks.

Allamakee Sno-Blazers

With summer coming to an end and the fall harvest rapidly approaching the Allamakee Sno-Blazers are beginning to assess our tral conditions. Strong June rains have damaged some of our bridges and washed out some trail crossings. We don’t foresee any major trail changes for the upcoming season as we have great landowner support in Allamakee County. The Sno-Blazers trail bosses have built many good relationships throughout the county which is extremely helpful when marking our 250 miles of trails.

Our September meeting was held on the 18th, and we reviewed dates for our yearly raffle along with our landowner appreciation brunch, which will be held in March of 2014. We did set our winter meeting dates for the second Wednesday of every month and the locations and times are listed on our website, snoblazers.lrtwebservice.com.

Our website is a great way to keep up with club events and trail conditions. You can also get updates via text messages by texting “snoblazers” to 74455. This service is free to join, although your standard texting rates will apply.

We are hoping for a great riding season in Northeast Iowa, and we hope that many of you can get up to Allamakee County to ride our scenic trail system. These trails wind through the beautiful bluff country along the Mississippi River through such towns as New Albin, Lansing and Harpers Ferry. They connect with Yellow River State Forest, and from there, you can visit Waterville, Rossville, Waukon and Dorchester.

Region 7

Highbridge Trailblazers

by Robert Reutter, Trail Boss Hay Days are over, and we are starting to get the cooler temp that we have been looking forward to. The first snowmobile meeting of the High Bridge Trailblazers is set for Oct. 11. It will be good to see some of those people that you did not see all summer.

I just got back from Colorado. I was out there visiting my girlfriend. We were up in Fraser, Colo., at her condo and went out sightseeing. We were up in the higher terrain looking at a lake, and it started raining. We started down, and it started sleeting, and then, yes, we got into a snow storm. It did not last too long, but the hills were all white.

When we left Fraser, we went up over Loveland Pass. It was spitting rain but no snow.

We went down and stopped in a little town to have a pizza. It started raining, and it did not stop for four days. Parts of Colorado got up to 18 inches, causing roads to wash out all over the place. Towns cut off had to have helicopters fly in to get the people out.

2013 ACSA Legal Defense Challenge Snowdrifters.............................................................................................................. $500 All donations benefit the American Council of Snowmobile Associations Legal Defense Fund and its fight to keep lands open to snowmobiling across the country. The ISSA will match club donations up to a total of $3,000. Send your contribution to: ISSA, c/o Past ACSA President Terry Durby, 42792 160th Ave., Leland, IA 50453.

For more information, you can contact Durby at (641) 903-9294 or tdurb@yahoo.

Club News

I have laid out a snowmobile trip in Ontario and Quebec. It will be a cross-country trip of 1800 miles, and it will take us eight to nine days to complete.

Region 8

Central Iowa Snowmobilers

by Tammy Weese, Secretary Its finally starting to feel like fall, and with fall comes our main event: our Grass Drags and Swap Meet.

We have been busy working on planning and getting things ready for this event, which will fall this year on Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Central Iowa Fairgrounds in Marshalltown.

So much behind-the-scenes work to get a successful event going makes us wonder how in the world the big ole Hay Days planners feel!

We have a new event committee that planned some great events for us throughout the summer. We had a landowner, sponsor and member appreciation event in July, a beanbag tourney over the 4th that turned out great, as well as a Central Iowa Snowmobiler night at our local dirt track, which was a great time.

I’m anxious to see what they have in store for snow season! Guys are working to get the groomer in tip top shape, and with the potential Iowa River Trail that has been in the works, things just keep getting better and better in central Iowa.

Hope to see you at our Grass Drags on Oct. 27!

Region 12

Snowdrifters, Inc.

by Ron Roe Hello, everyone. I do believe that fall is in the air. Some of these cool mornings makes a believer out of me. A jacket felt pretty good a couple days. I am not ready to give in totally yet.

Our club has their annual swap meet and membership drive set for Sunday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m..We also have a vintage sled show along with the swap meet for anyone who wants to bring their vintage machines.

We had our monthly meeting on Sept. 12, and there was a long list of bridges and trail work that needs done before the snow flies. I think the list is about the normal amount we have each year. It just seemed long when we were talking about it. Once everyone tackles their share, it will go quickly and be done in time.

After Hay Days, Chris and I went to Spooner, Wis., to ride our ATVs. On the first day, we were stopped at an intersection talking and this lady drove out of her driveway and told us about a bear in a tree in her yard. Then her husband invited us over to look at it. We stood right at the base of the tree and you could see the bear squirming around in the tree out on a small branch. Later, I did spot another bear crossing the road just as I pulled up to stop. Once he crossed the road he was gone in the brush. It is neat to see them like that.

The trails were excellent for riding. They will be even better this winter with some snow on them. Hopefully. I’ll have more on snow-related things next month. That’s all for now.

Join the ISSA Early & You Could Win a Trip to Pat’s Landing!

2013-14 EMR Program

Courtesy of the ISSA’s Early Membership and Renewal Program (EMR), snowmobilers who join or renew with the ISSA by Dec. 1 are eligible to win a three-night, six-person vacation package to Pat’s Landing near Hayward, WI. Valued at $990, the trip could be yours for the price of an ISSA membership of $15. Additionally, members who renew or join by Nov. 1 will be entered into the drawing twice.

If joining through a club, the club also earns two chances at each drawing. ISSA membership applications are available online at www.iowasnowmobiler.com/issa/ 2014memapp.jpg or on page 20 of this month’s issue.

ISSA CLUBS Clubs in red reported 100% ISSA Membership

Tri-County Snowmobile Association, Inc. P.O. Box 231, Traer, IA 50675 President: Jamie Erhardt 312 Mill St., Traer, IA 50675 (319) 415-8189, jhardt88@yahoo.com REGION NINE Cascade Snow Punchers President: Steve Peiffer 916 - 6th Ave. SE, Cascade, IA 52033 (563) 852-7171, (563) 599-1875 (cell) Eastern Iowa Sno-Riders President: Ron Benhart 1772 140th St., Lowden, IA 52255 (319) 784-708, famous@netins.net Frozen Few P.O. Box 184, Coggon, IA 52218 President: Jamie Prull 1101 First St., Palo, IA 52324 (319) 851-2522, jprull@aol.com Jones County Snow Chasers P.O. Box 492, Anamosa, IA 52205 President: Terry Brownell 8151 Madison Rd., Wyoming IA 52362 (515) 402-3430, terrancebrownell@gmail.com Snowmobilers of Jackson County President: Ryan Lott PO Box 32, Sabula, IA 52070 (563) 687-3037, keshialott@yahoo.com REGION TEN Southwest Iowa Snow Scooters President: Trent Larson 25817 208th St., Crescent, IA 51526 trentlarsn@gmail.com REGION ELEVEN Rathbun Snow Riders www.rathbunsnowriders.com President: Gene Paris 21845 458th St., Centerville, IA 52544 (641) 895-0259, gbpar1@yahoo.com REGION TWELVE Cedar County Winter Warriors ccwwarriors@yahoo.com President: Jerry Meier 1241 Jackson Ave., Tipton, IA 52772 (319) 325-6021, jmeier@hupp-electric.com Eastern Iowa Sledheads P.O. Box 519, Lone Tree, IA 52755 easterniowasledheads@aol.com President: Greg Martin 1714 Davis Ave., Nichols, IA 52766 (319) 723-4365 Snowdrifters, Inc. P.O. Box 5135, Coralville, IA, 52241 President: Thayne Lowman 820 Club House Rd, North Liberty, IA 52317 thayne_lowman@msn.com Scott County Sno-Seekers www.snoseekers.org P.O. Box 2332, Davenport, IA 52809-2332 President: Joshua Voss (563) 505-7044, vossbrosracing@Hotmail.com Southeast Iowa Ridgeblasters President: Mike Rauenbuehler 2509 Hwy 78, Winfield, IA 52659 (319) 931-3344, michaelrauenbuehler@gmail.com

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Join the ISSA Today!

I

f you enjoy the sport of snowmobiling in Iowa, you are not alone. In 2013, more than 25,000 sleds registered with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and more than 50 clubs around the state maintained a 8,000-mile trail system.

The glue that bonds us together is the Iowa State Snowmobile Association and its network of 2,776 dedicated family members and associates. Since 1973, our organization has helped to maintain an expansive fleet of groomers and lobbied on behalf of snowmobile-friendly legislation.

Without the ISSA over the past 30 years, snowmobiles—for example—would have been held to a 15 mph speed limit, and

there would not have been any night riding, ditch riding nor access to state parks. Our efforts continue, and your support would be greatly appreciated.

Fill out the form below and join the ISSA today.

With your paid annual membership, you will receive a free subscription to the Iowa Snowmobiler magazine (our official publication) as well as a complimentary accidental death and dismemberment insurance policy. In order to receive the full $2,500 benefit, though, please list each family member in the space provided.

Thank You!

Iowa State Snowmobile Association 2014 Family/Single Membership Application

Please remit with payment.

I hereby apply for membership in the Iowa State Snowmobile Association. Check all that apply: Single/Family ($15)_____Scholarship Donation $______Spina Bifida Association of Iowa Donation $______Legislative Action Fund Donation $______ Name:_____________________________________________________________Spouse:_________________________________________________ Children:___________________________________________________________Snowmobile Club:_________________________________________ Address:______________________________ City:_________________ County of Residence_____________________ State:______ Zip:___________ Phone:__________________________________Email:__________________________________________________# registered snowmobiles_______ Your email address is very important as this will be how we can get information to you in a timely manner.

All family member names are needed as each member is entitled to a complimentary $2,500 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Policy from American Income Life.

Payment info _______Amount Enclosed Credit Card #_________________________ Included with your membership is a subscription to this magazine. Name on card________________________ Expiration date_______________________ See page 9 for special membership drive.

Security code_____Billing Zip Code_______ Membership year runs from Jan. 1 thru Dec. 31.

Send your membership form and dues today to Kim Herman at: ISSA Membership 4121 Hwy 218 Osage, IA 50461 issa1257@yahoo.com (641) 210-8001

Iowa State Snowmobile Association 2014 Associate Membership Application

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I hereby apply for membership in the Iowa State Snowmobile Association. Check all that apply: ___Associate Membership ($25) Scholarship Donation $______Spina Bifida Association of Iowa Donation $______Legislative Action Fund Donation $______ Name of Business or Dealership:_______________________________________________________Contact Person:____________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________City:_________________ _______ State:______ Zip:___________ Phone:_______________________Email:_________________________________________Website:________________________________________ Snowmobile Club/Region_________________________________________Snowmobile Brand(s) (if applicable)________________________________ Anything you’d like to add to your listing in the magazine?____________________________________________________________________________ Included with membership is a subscription to this magazine.

As an associate member, you are entitled to 1 to 5 copies of the magazine. How many copies would you like mailed to your business? ______ Membership year runs from Jan. 1 thru Dec. 31.

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Payment info _______Amount Enclosed Credit Card #_________________________ Name on card________________________ Expiration date_______________________ Security code_____Billing Zip Code_______

Send your membership form and dues today to Kim Herman at: ISSA Membership 4121 Hwy 218 Osage, IA 50461 issa1257@yahoo.com (641) 210-8001

REGION 1 Glen’s Sport Center, Inc. 208 16th St., Sheldon, IA 51201 glens1@qwestoffice.net REGION 2

Byron’s 112 S Main St., Pomeroy, IA 50575 (712) 468-2372 www.byronsbar.com Best live music in northwest Iowa!

Fonda Golf 13251 Hwy 7, Fonda, IA 50540 (712) 288-6419, www.fondagolf.com Family rec center.

J & K Snowmobile 2703 7th Ave. S., Estherville, IA 51334 (712) 362-3031 Rasmuson Electric 2781 Valley Ave. Rockwell City, IA 50579 (515) 467-5748 Trae’s Tree Service 709 Court St., Rockwell City, IA 50579 (712) 297-7199 Traestreeservice@gmail.com Ramthun Trucking, Inc 2271 Upland Ave., Manson, IA 50563 (515) 480-3970 Southern Calhoun Ag Services, Inc. 3598 Ogden Ave., Lohrville, IA 51453 tom.mcclue@plantpioneer.com REGION 3 1204 Central Grill 1204 Central Ave E, Clarion, IA 50525 (515) 532-2086 erical@wmtel.net Allen Seed and Grain 2059 Olive Ave, Sheffield, IA 50475 (641) 892-4058 Agvantage FS 206 Ash St., Thornton, IA 50479 (641) 998-2112 rhalsne@agvantagefs.com

Auto Parts Wholesale 621 4th St SE, Hampton, IA 50441 (641) 456-2594 apwhampton@yahoo.com Chappy’s on Main 122 S Main St, Clarion, IA 50525 (515) 532-2727 ragingcy@yahoo.com Crystal Lake Bar 130 State Ave, Crystal Lake, IA 50432 (641) 565-3030 Countryside Turf & Timber 11328 Hwy 65, Iowa Falls, IA 50126 (641) 648-2382 countrysidett@prairieinet.net Donna’s Lounge 427 1st St, Meservey, IA 50457-1004 Dows Farmers Coop 304 Ellsworth, PO Box 410 Dows, IA 50071 (515) 852-4136 DT’s Roadhouse 507 Main St., Dumont, IA 50625 (641) 857-3440 dougpralle376@yahoo.com Duck’s Bar & Grill 112 E Main/PO Box 4 Aredale, IA 50605 (641) 894-3312 ducksbar@live.com Dudley’s Corner 648 Highway 3, Latimer, IA 50452 (641) 866-6999 Fahrmann Plumbing & Heating 1678 Grouse Ave, Latimer, IA 50452 (515) 290-9605 Farm & City Insurance PO Box 248, Forest City, IA 50436 (641) 585-2925 www.rvadvantage.com Gorder’s Service 201 Main St PO Box 95 Bradford, IA 50041 (641) 425-0975

Hickman Chiropractic 820 4th St NE, Hampton, IA 50441 (641) 456-2280 hickmanjr@hotmail.com Holland Contracting 1400 S. 4th St., Forest City, IA 50436 (641) 585-2231 www.hollandcontracting.com Hometown Pizza & Pub 103 Main St, Coulter, IA 50431 (641) 866-6771 House of Sports Hwy 122 W., Mason City, IA 50401 (641) 424-2861 hos@myclearwave.net Howie Equipment Trailer & Tire Sales 1273 Mallard Ave, Hampton, IA 50441 (641) 456-5651 Jed’s Jalopy Joint 2059 Olive Ave, Sheffield, IA 50475 (641) 892-4058 J-T Machine & Tool Co. 602 S Federal St/PO Box 304 Hampton, IA 50441 (641) 456-4513 jtmachinetool@iowaconnect.com Lake Mills Motel 402 N Lake St, Lake Mills, IA 50450 (641) 592-3711 barb_james69@yahoo.com Lake Mills Motor Sports Polaris 45563 C Hwy 69, Lake Mills, IA 50450 (641) 592-2145 www.lakemillsmotorsports.com Little Willie’s Bar & DJ 114 S Main St, Clarion, IA 50525 (515) 532-9781 Manufacturers Bank & Trust Co. 106 W Main St, Lake Mills, IA 50450 (641) 592-0041, www.mbtbank.com www.mbtbank.com/email Mother’s Place 115 N Akir, Latimer, IA 50452 (641) 579-6401 nlparks@frontiernet.net Mason City Powersports 4499 4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401 (641) 423-3181 mcps@netconx.net Muhlenbruch Insurance PO Box 426, Dows, IA 50071 (515) 290-2968 buck@trvnet.net Mulford Concrete Inc. 1312 Hwy 3 West, Hampton, IA 50441 (641) 456-5200 Pakoda’s Steakhouse 719 Central Ave West Hampton, IA 50441 (641) 456-2462 lrsliter@gmail.com Pralle’s Wash City PO Box 126, Coulter, IA 50431 (641) 866-6889 dyanne@iowaconnect.com Principal Builders Inc. 1312 Hwy 3 West, Hampton, IA 50441 (641) 456-5200 Ron’s LP, LLC 43437 225th Ave, Lake Mills, IA 50450 (641) 592-4206 Ridgestone Golf Club 7 Brickyard Road, Sheffield, IA 50475 (641) 892-8040 Sheffield Lanes 106 Gilman St., Sheffield, IA 50475 (641) 903-9398 sheffieldlanes@frontier.com Sheri’s Southside Store 125 State Ave. S. Crystal Lake, IA 50432 (641) 565-3100 Smith Crop Insurance Agency 2285 Taylor Ave, Rowan, IA 50470 (515) 689-3986 smithins@wmtel.net Snow Trails North

ISSA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS 739 Apricot Ave, Dows, IA 50071 (515) 851-0080 squidwilly@wctatel.net Stromer Power Sports 1840 Hwy 69, Klemme, IA 50449 (641) 430-4534 Vinje Pub 15960 490th St, Scarville, IA 50473 (641) 568-3150 West Scott Farm LLC Muhlenbruch Bros 1332 Eagle Ave., Latimer, IA 50452 Westy’s Bar and Grill P.O. Box 55, Thornton, IA 50479 (641) 998-2763 REGION 4 Croell Redi Mix 2010 Kirkwood Ave. New Hampton, IA 50659 (319) 240-2518, www.croell.com harlan-taylor@croell.com Leer’s Cycle Center 101 Fletcher Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701 (319) 235-6453 sales@leerscyclecenter.com www.leerscyclecenter.com Nate’s Outdoor Recreation, Inc. Polaris/Yamaha 110 Oak St., Riceville, IA 50466 (641) 985-2619 nates@omnitelcom.com www.natesoutdoorrec.com

www.myerspolaris.com Kuennen’s House of Power PO Box 216/455 Main St N Maynard, IA 50655 (563) 637-2870 Maverick Powersports 1308 5th Ave NE Independence, IA 50644 (319) 334-4570, (319) 334-4552 (fax) pbachman@btdiowa.com www.maverickPS.com Redline Powersports 1213 E Main St., Manchester, IA 52057 (563) 822-1020 customerservice@redline-powersport. com, www.redline-powersport.com Randy’s Bluffton Store 2619 West Ravine Rd. Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 735-5738 www.bluffcountry.com/randy.htm V & V Insurance Agency Inc. P.O. Box 159, Cresco IA, 52136-0159 (563) 547-2161 insurance@vandvins.com Waukon Power Sports Ski-Doo/Polaris/Yamaha Home of the Low Price Guarantee 208 Hwy 9 SW, Waukon, IA 52172 (563) 568-4025 wyamaha@rconnect.com www.waukonpowersports.com

REGION 5 A Perfect House Reality 104 E. Water St., Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 380-5634 aperfecthouse@gmail.com www.aperfecthouse.com Barney’s Bar and Grill “Welcome Snowmobilers” 3607 236th Ave, Burr Oak, IA 52101 (563) 735-5900 ryan-trisha@hotmail.com http://www.facebook.com/group. php?gid=8538037738 Bests Powerhouse 11217 E Dunkerton Rd. Dunkerton IA 50626 (319) 822-2599 corybest@dunkerton.net Blue Moon Bar & Grill 116 S Main St, Protivin, IA 52163 (563) 569-8261 Bubba’s Bar & Grill On the trail in Schley 14726 Robin Ave, Cresco, IA 52136, (563) 547-4298 Camp Powersports 700 E Bridge St Ste B Elkader, IA 52043 (563) 245-3838 campdrew@hotmail.com Find us on Facebook Cresco Lanes 308 3rd St. SW, Cresco, IA 52136 (563) 547-3680 crescolanes@yahoo.com Decorah Auto Center 1817 State Hwy 9, Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-3919 imoehl@peoplepc.com www.decorahchev.com Drilling’s All Season Sports Artic Cat/Polaris

2355 175th St, Calmar, IA 52132 (563) 562-3601 drillings@qwestoffice.net www.drillingsallseasonsports.com Gary’s OK SkiDoo & Can-Am 1704 1st St. W, Independence, IA 50644 (319) 334-3731 www.garysskidoo.com. garysskidoo@indytel.com Myers Polaris Inc. Polaris 304 E Main St., Fairbank, IA 50629 (319) 635-2311 myerspolaris@mchsi.com

REGION 6 Blackhawk Marine Sales & Service 3001 Hwy 71 175 Lake View, IA, 51450-7204 (712) 657-2368 Boulders Inn 119 Boulders Dr., Lake View, IA 51450 (712) 657-2660 Carnarvon Inn P.O. Box 2020, Carnavon, IA 51450 (712) 664-2706 Crossroads Restaurant & Lounge 112 Hwy 71, Early, IA 50535 (712) 273-5683 D & K - 10th Hole Golf Course 16323 120th St., Breda, IA 51436 (712) 673-4653 Dolly’s Bar & Grill 109 Pine St, Auburn, IA 51433 (712) 688-2220 Glacier Bay Bar & Grill 111 Boulders Dr., Lake View, IA 51450 (712) 657-2660 Hemers Plumbing 213 Maple St., Odebolt, IA 51458 (712) 668-2243 Iowa Automotive Machine & Supply, Inc 1705 W. Main St., Sac City, IA 50583 (712) 662-4738 Jerzee’s Hwy 71/175, Lake View, IA 51450 (712) 657-2313 Laney’s Corral PO Box 684 Lake View, IA 51450-0684 (712) 657-2008 Lundell Plastics Corp.

400 W. Market, Odebolt, IA 51458 Mark Hansen Motors 501 State Hwy. 175 Ida Grove, IA 51445 Odebolt Bowling Alley 401 S. Des Moines St. Odebolt, IA 51458 Quality Sign 1690 260th St., Odebolt, IA 51458 (712) 668-2878

Red’s Place 116 Main St., Breda, IA 51436 (712) 673-4410 Rex Chev-GMC Ltd. 213 Maple St., Odebolt, IA 51458 (712) 668-2296 Swanson Insurance & Real Estate

ISSA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Country Inn and Suites of Decorah “We Invite You To Stay At The Country Inn While Snowmobiling In Decorah” 1202 Hwy 9 West, Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-9646 cx_deco@countryinns.com www.countryinns.com Cresco Lanes 308 3rd St. SW, Cresco, IA 52136 (563) 547-3680 crescolanes@yahoo.com Decorah Auto Body Complete Auto Body 1825 Trout Run Rd., Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-9837 decorahautobody@mchsi.com Decorah Auto Center 1817 State Hwy 9, Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-3919 imoehl@peoplepc.com www.decorahchev.com Decorah Chiropractic Center 405 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-0700 davidgehling@yahoo.com www.decorahchiropractic.com Drilling’s All Season Sports Artic Cat/Polaris

2355 175th St, Calmar, IA 52132 (563) 562-3601 drillings@qwestoffice.net www.drillingsallseasonsports.com FIXXIT Our Service at Your Conveinence 2529 River Road, Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 517-0349 fixxithanson@yahoo.com Frankville Store “Ride the beautiful trail to Frankville!”

1127 Frankville Rd. Frankville, IA 52162, (563) 567-8248 gcleiran@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/pages/ The-Old-Store-Frankville-Ia/ 358658291354?sk=wall Gary’s OK SkiDoo & Can-Am 1704 1st St. W, Independence, IA 50644 (319) 334-3731 www.garysskidoo.com. garysskidoo@indytel.com Letterwerks Sign City 2957 U.S. Hwy. 52, Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 387-0330 www.letterwerks.com sales@letterwerks.com Myers Polaris Inc. Polaris 304 E Main St., Fairbank, IA 50629 (319) 635-2311 myerspolaris@mchsi.com www.myerspolaris.com Kuennen’s House of Power PO Box 216/455 Main St N Maynard, IA 50655 (563) 637-2870 M & M Lounge, LLC 109 S Park Place, Cresco, IA 52136 (563) 203-9268 Maverick Powersports 1308 5th Ave NE Independence, IA 50644 (319) 334-4570, (319) 334-4552 (fax) pbachman@btdiowa.com www.maverickPS.com Missy’s Stein & Dine 106 W Main St, Lime Springs, IA 52155 (563) 566-4443 Norby’s Farm Fleet 1809 Trout Run Rd., Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-8748, norbysdec@norbysfarmfleet.com www.norbysfarmfleet.com Northeast Security Bank 106 E Main St., Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-4284 nsb.mail@northeastsecuritybank.com www.northeastsecuritybank.com Redline Powersports

1213 E Main St., Manchester, IA 52057 (563) 822-1020 customerservice@redline-powersport. com, www.redline-powersport.com Randy’s Bluffton Store 2619 West Ravine Rd. Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 735-5738 www.bluffcountry.com/randy.htm V & V Insurance Agency Inc. P.O. Box 159, Cresco IA, 52136-0159 (563) 547-2161 insurance@vandvins.com The Zipper “Open When Legal” 1225 State Hwy 150, Festina, IA 52144 (563) 534-7181 www.zipperbar.com thezipper_30@hotmail.com Truck Country of Decorah 1653 State Hwy 9, Decorah, IA 52101 (800) 545-9297, www.truckcountry.com Waukon Power Sports Ski-Doo/Polaris/Yamaha Home of the Low Price Guarantee 208 Hwy 9 SW, Waukon, IA 52172 (563) 568-4025 wyamaha@rconnect.com www.waukonpowersports.com Wiltgen Construction Our Business is Rocking 113 E Main St., Calmar, IA 52132 (563) 562-3301 chad@wiltgenconstructioninc.com www.wiltgenconstructioninc.com

Red’s Place 116 Main St., Breda, IA 51436 (712) 673-4410 Rex Chev-GMC Ltd. 213 Maple St., Odebolt, IA 51458 (712) 668-2296 Swanson Insurance & Real Estate 211 S. Main St., Odebolt, IA 51458 (712) 668-2283 The Haye Loft 130 W. 1st St. Box 64 Wall Lake, IA 51466 Tigger’s Bar 215 S Main St, Odebolt, IA 51458-7605, (712) 668-2245 Time Out Sports Bar & Grill 401 Des Moines St., Odebolt, IA 51458 (712) 668-2278 Willoughby’s Main St., Early, IA 50535 (712) 273-5757

REGION 7 Ames Power Sports L.C. Ski-Doo/Yamaha 2312 E. Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-8181 amespower@aol.com www.amespowersports.com Mid-States Powersports The Des Moines Metro’s exclusive Arctic Cat dealer 2340 Grand Ave, W. Des Moines, IA 50265 (515) 440-0056, tpowell@midstatespowersports.com www.midstatespowersports.com Spina Bifida Association of Iowa REGION 6 8525 Douglas Ave., Suite 39 Blackhawk Marine Urbandale IA 50322 Sales & Service (515) 287-0209 3001 Hwy 71 175 Lake View, IA, 51450-7204 REGION 9 (712) 657-2368 McGrath Powersports Boulders Inn Yamaha/Polaris 119 Boulders Dr., Lake View, IA 51450 4645 Center Point Road NE (712) 657-2660 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Carnarvon Inn (319) 393-1205 P.O. Box 2020, Carnavon, IA 51450 www.mcgrathpowersports.com (712) 664-2706 Crossroads Restaurant & Lounge REGION 10 112 Hwy 71, Early, IA 50535 Nishna Valley Cycle, Inc (712) 273-5683 Yamaha D & K - 10th Hole Golf Course 2500 E 7th St., Atlantic, IA 50022-8301 16323 120th St., Breda, IA 51436 (712) 243-6343 (712) 673-4653 rob@nishnavalleycycle.com Doc’s Place www.nishnavalleycycle.com 111 Main St., Wall Lake, IA 51466 Olsen’s Outdoor Power (712) 664-2050 Arctic Cat Dolly’s Bar & Grill 2800 E 7th St, Atlantic, IA 50022 109 Pine St, Auburn, IA 51433 (712) 243-4867, (800) 383-4108 (712) 688-2220 tad@olsensoutdoorpower.com Glacier Bay Bar & Grill www.olsensoutdoorpower.com 111 Boulders Dr., Lake View, IA 51450 (712) 657-2660 REGION 11 Hemers Plumbing Appanoose County Trails, Inc. 213 Maple St., Odebolt, IA 51458 PO Box 825, Centerville, IA 52544-0825 (712) 668-2243 Dogg’s RV Park Iowa Automotive 16999 Hwy J18, Moravia, IA 52571 Machine & Supply, Inc (641) 724-3762 1705 W. Main St., Sac City, IA 50583 Foxtail Cabins (712) 662-4738 17155 Highway J18 Jerzee’s Moravia, IA 52571, (877) 736-9824 Hwy 71/175, Lake View, IA 51450 www.foxtailcabins.com (712) 657-2313 Located next to the trail Laney’s Corral Honey Creek Resort State Park PO Box 684 12633 Resort Dr., Moravia, IA 52571 Lake View, IA 51450-0684 (641) 724-1405 (712) 657-2008 lizj@honeycreekresort.com Lundell Plastics Corp. www.honeycreekresort.com 400 W. Market, Odebolt, IA 51458 Mark Hansen Motors REGION 12 501 State Hwy. 175 Fast City, Inc. Ida Grove, IA 51445 Artic Cat Odebolt Bowling Alley 2449 IWV Rd., Oxford, IA 52322 401 S. Des Moines St. (319) 545-2795, fastcityinc@aol.com Odebolt, IA 51458 www.fastcityusa.com Quality Sign Iowa City Motorsports 1690 260th St., Odebolt, IA 51458 Yamaha (712) 668-2878 155 Escort Ln, Iowa City, IA 52240

(319) 351-5900 icmotorsoprts@lcom.net www.iowacitymotorsports.com JB’s Pub & Grub 1110 N. Columbus, West Liberty, IA 52776, (319) 627-4782, jbsgrub@yahoo.com Lunch & dinner specials Martin Agency Insurance Services, Inc. P.O. Box 136, West Liberty, IA 52776 (319) 627-2181, maigreg@lcom.net Mills Marine 2445 Mittman Rd, Muscatine, IA 52761, (563) 264-2836 millsmarine@machlink.com Probstei Inn Bar & Grill 6315 W. Kimberly Rd. Davenport, IA 52806 (563) 388-8928 holstgerman@gmail.com Riverside Travel Mart A & W, Godfathers Pizza 3070 Hwy 22, Riverside, IA 52327 (319) 648-3079

OUT OF STATE Holiday Inn 2100 East Hwt 12, Willmar, MN 56201, (320) 235-6060 gm@willmarhotels.com www.willmarhotels.com Leisure Life Sports Ski-Doo/Polaris 9004 S 145th St., Omaha, NE 68138 402-333-0655 dan@leisurelifesports.com www.leisurelifesports.com Pat’s Landing 7476 N Pat’s Landing Rd Hayward, WI 54843, (715) 945-2511 www.patslandingresort.com Track, Inc. PO Box 20541, Bloomington, MN 55420, (952) 8887372, www.TrackInc.com Trimbles Cycle Center Arctic Cat/Ski-Doo 900 10th Dr. SE, Austin, MN 55912 (507) 437-6661, jeff@trimbles.biz, www.trimbles.com Vega Lodge 67270 64-6/10 Road Collbran, CO 81624, (970) 487-3733 www.vegalodge.com

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