NOVEMBER 2017 VOLUME 26 ISSUE 2
IN THIS ISSUE: GSSA News - Page 7 Ready to Give Back? - Page 11 History of the Willow Creek Warming Hut - Page 18
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cal Taylor, President
Chris Mazuran, Treasurer
1236 South 1800 West Syracuse, UT 84075 801-882-8659 president@snowut.com
1741 East Shane Cir. Sandy, UT 84092 801.815.5079 theskulljolly@gmail.com
David Klamm,
Jay Ombach, Executive Director
Vice President
765 East Center St. Bountiful, UT 84010 801.845.6932 dpklamm@yahoo.com
Russ Mangone, Secretary
2260 West 4805 South Taylorsville, UT 84129 801.969.7335 rumangone@gmail.com
2159 North 550 West Layton, UT 84041 801-825-1164 jayo@beacon-metals.com
Curt Kennedy, Director–Public Lands
302 South Maryfield Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84108 801-582-3882 ccklpk@gmail.com
Stacey Eddings, Snow Scoop Coordinator
2645 East 7800 South South Weber, UT 84405 801-510-7796 utahsnowscoop@yahoo.com
Gina Taylor, Awards
1236 South 1800 West Syracuse, UT 84075 calandgena@gmail.com
Chris Haller, State Parks Representative
P.O. Box 146001 Salt Lake City, UT 84114 801-349-0487 chrishaller@utah.gov
CLUB DIRECTORY Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club
Les Thompson, President 2760 N 1650 E Layton, UT 84040 801-771-8748 slvsnow@outlook.com
Davis County Snowmobile Club
Jon Lifferth, President 2622 West 900 North Layton, UT 84041 801.698.1341 liffejon@hotmail.com
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Golden Spike Snowmobile Association
Jeffery Eddings, President 2645 East 7800 South South Weber, UT 84405 801-510-7791 jefferyeddings@yahoo.com
USA BUSINESS MEMBERS Frank May Ski-Doo 6740 North Hwy. 38 (Honeyville) Brigham City, UT 84302 www.frankmayskidoo.com Brandin’ Iron Inn 201 N Canyon St. West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Utah State Parks 1594 W North Temple STE 116 Salt Lake City, UT 84116 www.stateparks.utah.gov Weller Recreation 936 W 200 S Kamas, UT 84036
Flying Saddle 118878 US Hwy 89 & 26 Alpine, WY 83128
FIND THE SNOWFLAKE INSIDE THIS ISSUE AND YOU COULD WIN! E-mail the location to utahsnowscoop@yahoo.com and you’ll be entered into a drawing. Must be a USA member to participate.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 GSSA NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 BACKCOUNTRY ASCENDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 READY TO GIVE BACK?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 FACTS ABOUT SNOWMOBILING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ACSA NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 JOIN ACSA TODAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 SNOWMOBILE SAFETY CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE BACKGROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 HISTORY OF THE WILLOW CREEK WARMING HUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
DISCLAIMER USA is Utah’s advocate for snowmobiling! As the voice of over 26,000 registered sled owners in Utah, the Snow Scoop is USA’s official publication. All contents of the Utah Snow Scoop are copyrighted and may not be reprinted without permission. Submitted articles and advertising do not necessarily represent the opinion of USA or the Utah Snow Scoop. The Utah Snow Scoop is not liable for any claims by those not of the same opinion. The Utah Snow Scoop welcomes articles, letters, pictures and advertisements. Please submit all material in electronic format by the respective issue due dates to the Snow Scoop Coordinator. Articles should be .doc files and advertisements should be .jpg, .tiff, .psd, .ai, or .pdf files.
ISSUE DEADLINE RELEASE DATE October September 25 October 9 November October 23 November 6 December November 20 December 4 Winter January 8 January 22 March February 26 March 12 The Utah Snow Scoop is owned and published by the Utah Snowmobile Association. The Snow Scoop coordinator is Stacey Eddings. She may be reached at: Utah Snow Scoop 2645 East 7800 South South Weber, UT 84405 801-510-7796 utahsnowscoop@yahoo.com For current Snow Scoop advertising rates, please click here or visit http://www.snowut.com/
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Cal Taylor
This is a very busy time of year for me personally, but I want to take the time to thank all of our supporters, vendors and partners who have helped USA get to where we are this year. We can’t do it without you! Thank you very much! Snow show: I hope everyone had a great time this year! Wasn’t it nice to have a clean, bright and full show this year? Some of the highlights were: Brett Rasmussen and his clinics, The SnoWest build project, A great Vintage show put on by Dustin Sweeten, if you get a chance, stop by his place in Pleasant Grove, ask to check out his museum and rummage thru a few hundred sleds and nearly one of every brand. Did you know there was more than 200 brands of snowmobiles? How many can you name? What was the number of brands of sleds? The association and clubs tried out a new approach this year and I think it went pretty well. All the clubs, USA, Avy Center and USLED were all grouped together making for a great way to help support one another. We also had the opportunity to help out at the front door inviting our friends thru the front door. Thank you all those who helped to make the Salt Lake Snow Show a great success for the Utah Snowmobile Association. Thanks to Golden Spike Snowmobile Association, The Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club, the Davis County Snowmobile Club, Top of Utah Snowmobile Association, State Parks, The Utah Avalanche Center and Members of the Utah Snowmobile Association for contributing their time and of all the donations that were given on behalf of USA. Snow Check: For those of you with new sleds, give them a shine because according to the history November is the beginning of sizable storms that
will allow for the dreams to become reality. Every one of the manufactures have stepped it up the last few years, so no matter what brand you ride, the prospects are in place to make you the best rider possible. All I would ask of you folks would be to remember to obey all laws and stewardship of the land we use to recreate on. We are working with private property owners, the US Forest Service and State Parks to insure that we have quality places to ride this year. I hope everyone the best as we start the 2017-18 season, please take the time to thank your local club officials, the many volunteers who have labored several weekends to make sure that our trails are well marked. The officials at Utah Snowmobile Association. The guys from State Parks. The Utah Avalanche Center for keeping us on top of the snow and back home to our families.
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GSSA NEWS by Debbie Hudman
Greetings fellow Snowmobilers, I dare say by the time this hits print you’ll probably be seeing white in the hills. And the Snow Show is over and was successful. Hopefully you had the chance to buy any new products or equipment you’ve had on your wish list. Several of our members provided service as Security and we appreciate their support. Did watching the videos the vendors have playing get you excited to ride? Of course not as aggressive as them, but out having fun nonetheless. The Golden Spike Snowmobile Association held our Opening Social on October 7th at a park in Eden. It was well attended and the food was fabulous. We grilled hamburgers and brats and Club members provided pot luck—a great assortment. All had fun visiting, swapping summer stories and discussing the next year. Gary Goodnuff brought games of ring toss and bean bag toss and several tried their hands and had fun. We even had entertainment provided by a man who came to the park and, after several attempts, took off in a motorized hang glider and flew around the area around the park. Frank May Skidoo sponsored an avalanche training class Friday, October 13th. It was well attended and very well put on. There was much information provided and everyone who attended was rewarded for their efforts of being there. A small group of us got a taste of snow when we took our four wheelers to Island Park on October 1st. The ground had a thin blanket on Two Tops and for half hour or so it lightly snowed on us. This was just a teaser of what is to come. It was interesting to see how different the area looks with color. There were fall colors everywhere, opposed to the black, white and green we usually see. Get your yards and gardens put to bed for the season and get those sleds and trailers ready. Won’t be long till we’ll be seeing you on the mountain.
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The Utah Snowmobile Association will be hosting it’s 3rd annual Poker Run Fundraiser on January 27th at Strawberry Bay Marina. Ride will start at 9:00 a.m. from the Strawberry Bay Marina parking lot and will conclude at 3:00 p.m. at the Strawberry Bay Marina Lodge. All-You-Can-Eat Prime Rib and Turkey dinner will be served around 4:30 p.m.
***Dinner limited to the first 75 people who sign-up*** Thousands of dollars in Raffle Prizes!!!! 10% Discount on Room Rates for Participants Reservations must be made prior to December 15th Call 435-548-2261 or online @ strawberrybay.com to make your room reservation. If making your reservation online, enter “USA Poker Run” in “Special Needs and Preferences” block at checkout. Ride/Dinner/Poker Card (Members) - $45.00 Ride/Dinner/Poker Card (Non- Members) - $55.00 Poker Cards - $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00 Raffle Tickets - $1.00 each or $20 for an arm length
Event open to the public. Dinner not required to participate. For information or to sign up please contact Russ Mangone at 801-518-1825 or visit www.snowut.com or our Facebook page!
1st Place - $300 2nd Place - $200 3rd Place - $100 Worst Hand - $50
ISMA Press Release
BACKCOUNTRY ASCENDER Updating Services for 2017-2018 Season
Haslett, MI, October 12, 2017: The Backcountry Ascender Sled 360 partnership with the members of the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association is entering its second season, supporting snowmobiling safety. The Backcountry Ascender Program is a free and simple backcountry and avalanche educator. The platform uses educational gamification and good-natured competition to encourage rider awareness and improve backcountry knowledge, skills, and practical experience. The engaging and competitive platform consists of industry and peer reviewed curriculum, self-directed lessons and in-person courses. Snowmobilers earn points for completing lessons and courses to increase their ranking, as well as their associate clubs, state associations, dealers, and snowmobile brands. The objective of the program is to help disseminate knowledge and improve avalanche awareness and education for all snowmobilers. Based on last year’s results, we are seeing positive preparedness and proficiency behavior changes as riders from all across North America and the world are practicing using their avalanche equipment and signing up for Avalanche Awareness classes. A quick review of last year’s Executive Summary highlights the positive reception the program has received from snowmobile enthusiasts worldwide: •• The number of page views last year: 144,275 •• Number of users: 9,830 •• Number of conversions: 3,320 •• Number of completed stories and /classes: 13,586 •• Number of individual sessions while on the website: 30,671 Looking at the age breakdown of usage of the website: •• 9% age 18-24 •• 27% age 25-34 •• 20% age 35-44 •• 27% age 45-54 •• 7% age over 55 The website is an international website. 64% of the usage was by United States residents. 35% of the usage was by Canadian residents. Avalanche education in all of its different forms has shown a dramatic 92% drop in avalanche fatalities across North America! Surveys are showing that many of the snowmobilers taking the online Backcountry Ascender 360 class are signing up for upper level avalanche classes on snow with recognized, certified instructors. The snowmobile manufacturers, through the Ascender 360 program, are working closely with the American Avalanche Association and Avalanche Canada to expand formal avalanche education opportunities for snowmobilers.
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Yes, the program has been a great success and many of the online classes and sorties have been updated this year with fresh content to include the American Avalanche Association and Avalanche Canada curriculum updates. Avalanche education is an ongoing pursuit that requires yearly proficiency. Each level has two sorties that will expire every season and will have to be redone. This encourages individuals to revisit the site and once they redo the sorties, they will receive the level badge back again. This year there are more prizes available, including 30% discounts on many of the classes offered and free courses will be awarded from the Ride Rasmussen Style team from the Mountain Skills team, and from the Frozen Pirate Snow Services group. Prizes will also be available to folks who haven’t taken an avalanche rescue or level one avalanche training yet, but provide proof of registration for an upcoming course this season. A prize list will be published on the Ascender 360 website in the near future. Be sure to follow www.facebook.com/backcountryascender for updates. There will be special awards presented to groups at this year’s 2018 International Snowmobile Congress, held in Halifax Nova Scotia. The following categories will be recognized at the ISC: •• Top snowmobile association •• Top avalanche center •• Top snowmobile club •• Top rider Interest in the educational program continues to grow. As we prepare to ride this winter, remember the key guide points: •• GET THE GEAR: Ensure everyone has an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe on their person and knows how to use them •• GET THE TRAINING: Take an avalanche course •• GET THE FORECAST: Make a riding plan based on the current avalanche and weather forecast •• GET THE PICTURE: If you see recent avalanche activity unstable show exists. Riding on or underneath slopes is dangerous. •• GET OUT OF HARM’S WAY: One at a time on all avalanche slopes. Don’t go to help your stuck friend. Don’t group up in runout zones.
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READY TO GIVE BACK?
by Mike Thomas, Division of State Parks and Recreation
Many volunteer opportunities across the state are available only on a seasonal basis. The beauty of volunteering for the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Vehicle Program is that there is meaningful work being completed year-round by some very dedicated members of the OHV community. In addition to service project opportunities there is the Trail Host program which serves as an educational component of the state OHV program. It was created in the mid-90’s and was originally geared (pun intended) towards those outdoor enthusiast’s that prefer to play in the dirt. In 2016 the program re-launched and from its ascent came the development of a new Winter Trail Host program emphasizing winter recreation. Trail Hosts serve as a non-law enforcement presence on Utah’s motorized trails. They are front line representatives of motorized recreation and uphold its reputation by promoting responsible riding habits, OHV Laws, as well as handing out OHV educational material and maps. Getting involved is easy. Free certification courses are offered through the OHV Program and can take place at a variety of locations across the state. This 2-3 hour course covers everything from outdoor ethics to difficult public interaction and conflict. After certifying, volunteers are given a vest and educational material. Volunteers then turn in a report every time they host. This report contains information regarding trail issues, public interactions and recommended trail improvements. This information is then shared with land managing agencies who benefit from having eyes out on the trail. This system has proved successful and has resulted in OHV non-profit organizations and government agencies working on service projects together based on the observations of the public. Below are the details for the very first Winter Trail Host course. Date and Time: November 20th, 2017 DNR Building 1594 W. North Temple, Suite 116 Salt Lake City , Utah 84114 Course Capacity: 35 We look forward to more people participating in the program. Until then keep the Trail Host mission in mind which is simple.
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ISMA Press Release
FACTS ABOUT SNOWMOBILING Haslett, MI, October 17, 2017: As we begin the 2017-18 snowmobiling season, we thought you may be interested in the following facts while you are preparing to go ride this season: 1. Snowmobilers come in all ages. The average snowmobiler however, is 44 years old. The age breakdown is as follows: •• 8% are under 18 years old •• 10% are 18-29 years old •• 27% are 30 – 44 years old •• 28% are 45-59 years old •• 19% are 60-69 years old •• 8% are 70 years old and up As you can see, snowmobilers make up all segments of the population! 2. The average snowmobile snowmobiler last season rode 1,125 miles / 1,891 kilometers. The number of miles ridden, on average, is dependent on snow cover, so we will see if Mother Nature brings us more days of snow for riding this season. 3. 58% of snowmobilers belong to a club and participate in many of their club’s events. If you do not belong to a snowmobile club, I recommend you consider joining! Clubs hold great riding events, great parties, and are made up of wonderful people that become great friends. Join a club and have a great time!!! 4. About 50% of the people that snowmobile, trailer their snowmobile to their riding area. The other 50% ride from their home or cabin. 5. Snowmobiling is a family friendly activity. 96% of all those responding to surveys report that they snowmobile with family and with friends and with club members. 6. Snowmobilers are outdoor recreationists all year around. Following is a list of recreational
activities that snowmobilers participate in when they aren’t out riding: •• 56% go Camping •• 55% go Boating •• 55% go Fishing •• 54% go ATV Riding •• 47% go Hunting •• 30% go Hiking •• 29% go Motorcycle Riding •• 26% go Golfing •• 19% go Personal Watercraft Riding •• 17% go Downhill Skiing •• 14% do other recreational Activities Yes, we are a year around active group! 7. Approximately 75% of the snowmobilers are male.
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8. Snowmobilers are a big part of the winter economic engine by spending an average of $2000 each year going snowmobiling, traveling to their snowmobiling spot, and food, gas, and lodging. In many places of North America, snowmobilers pay the bills for many people involved in the Winter Tourism Industries and related businesses. 9. To help snowmobilers promote their sport, the snowmobile manufacturers have created a number of supporting communication tools. •• We have created a Dropbox where interested individuals can access the most current family friendly snowmobile photos. (Just click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s62ks66ev4nf3p1/ AABhjTBxVc5QS-Mdd6gjojDya?dl=0 ) We encourage people to use these photos in the development of trail maps, advertising pieces, or just flyers supporting a snowmobiling activity. The photos are free and can be used in promoting recreation family snowmobiling. •• Also, ISMA has created a Facebook page www.Facebook.com/GoSnowmobiling . If you are on Facebook and want to see snowmobiling posts, please FOLLOW our page. You can also share your snowmobiling pictures, events, etc. on our page and they will be viewed by followers from around the world! •• We have two websites: www.snowmobile.org and www.gosnowmobiling.org that contain a lot of information, links, downloadable materials, etc. to help support you and educate you on key issues related to snowmobiling and help you better know the activities going on. Our websites are connected to other websites around the world including all of the United States and Canadian State and Provincial Snowmobile Associations which contain all of the local information that you may need. The winter outlook is looking good for snowmobiling and we are looking forward to a great season!
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AMERICAN COUNCIL OF SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATIONS
National News October 2017
ACSA is the 501(C)3 Charitable Organization Protecting your Rights to Access Federal Lands
Voice Your Support for the Recreational Trails Program! Recreational Trails Program (RTP) - This is the program that was put into law 2 decades ago specifically to put the Federal Gas Taxes that you pay every time you fill your sled, back into trails. You don't ride your snowmobiles on highways, so your taxes shouldn't be spent on highways. Steamboat Springs, Colorado, October 3, 2017
In what we all hope is a harbinger of things to come, it is snowing in various places in the U.S. this week! Weather.com reports that heavy snow is blanketing the Rockies and Havre, Montana has seen 13” of snow as of the 3rd, which has set a new October ‘2 day’ record for snowfall! Here’s some more totals to get your winter happy face on for:
30 inches in Rocky Boy, Montana 20.4 inches near Encampment, Wyoming 18 inches near Steamboat Springs, Colorado
For many years the Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT) has been working to recover more than the 1/3 we currently receive. ACSA has always been and remains an active participant in the CRT. The CRT is in the process of drafting language for legislation that would recover a greater percentage of our Federal Gas Taxes. The breakdown formula of 30% motorized / 30% non-motorized / 40% multiple use will not change. The CRT may have reached out to your Snowmobile Club. If you have not received information, but would like to sign on with the hundreds of other local groups, please contact the ACSA office. We would love to have you listed as a supporter. You can call us at 517-351-4362 or email us at info@snowmobilers.org.
16 inches near Cameron Pass, Colorado 15.8 inches near Havre, Montana Up to 15 inches near Breckenridge, Colorado 14 inches at the Vail Pass rest area on I-70 in Colorado 14 inches near Redcliff, Colorado 14 inches in Zortman, Montana 14 inches in Cut Bank, Montana 13 inches in Havre, Montana (Havre City-County Airport) 13 inches near Rand, Colorado 12 inches near Laramie, Wyoming 10 inches near Avon, Colorado
At Steamboat Resort in Colorado, their webcam captured 19 inches of snow piling up – the heaviest early-October snowstorm on record at the ski area. In southeast Wyoming, the first snowflakes of the season were observed in Cheyenne on Monday morning. This coincides with the date of when the average first measurable snow has historically occurred in Cheyenne – Oct. 2. Heavy snow was observed in northwest Wyoming on Togwotee Pass, where around 2 feet of snow had piled up by Monday evening. Got your sled ready yet? Time to do those pre-season checks! Need some help with them? Check out our site: http://www.snowmobileinfo.org
Another Green Fringe Group Opposes Snowmobiling Wild Earth Guardians -- just joined up with the Winter Wildlands Alliance and filed suit against the Forest Service. They are challenging the Over Snow Vehicle Rule in 3 Forests, the Boise, Payette and BridgerTeton. They don't want snowmobiling in the U.S. Forests. ACSA has been monitoring the suit that was filed and working with our attorneys. We will be ready to step in! Want to help? Click here.
Want to know more about ACSA? Go to www.snomwobilers.org - Facebook.com/AmericanCouncilofSnowmobileAssociations - www.snowmobileinfo.org Follow us on Instagram at ACSA_snowmobiling and on Twitter @ACSA_snowmobile
Snowmobilers: Protect your right to ride,
JOIN ACSA TODAY!
As a snowmobiler, you can experience riding the vast winter snow-covered landscapes throughout the country. But did you know about the national organization that represents you and helps ensure your right to ride? It’s time to learn about the American Council of Snowmobile Associations and the role you can play in its accomplishments. Interviewed is Christine Jourdain, the longtime Executive Director of ACSA. What is the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA)? CHRISTINE JOURDAIN: “ACSA is a national organization that unites the snowmobile community, providing a voice for snowmobilers on national issues. Our mission is to promote snowmobiling as a safe, fun and environmentally friendly family sport. Our message is that there are all kinds of people involved in snowmobiling, from the factory worker to the teacher to the doctor, and it is a fabulous winter recreation activity for families, utilizing the hundreds of thousands of trails and designated play areas across the Snowbelt.” What does ACSA do to protect snowmobiling? JOURDAIN: “We are the liaison between snowmobilers and the U.S. Forest Service, Park Service, Federal Highways, Homeland Security, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and all other federal agencies that have an impact on snowmobiling. We constantly monitor current and proposed regulations for anything that might impact your ability to snowmobile, specifically related to safety, access and environmental issues. We’ve done an annual fly-in to Washington, D.C., for the past 18 years so lawmakers and decision makers at
the agencies know who snowmobilers are and who to call when there is an issue that may affect snowmobiling.” How is ACSA involved with other groups? JOURDAIN: “We work with many organizations including motorized groups like the motorcycle or RV industry, and non-motorized people like hikers, bikers and equestrians. It’s important to have partners we can work with when mutual threats arise. We’re also very involved with state snowmobile organizations and groups like Tread Lightly that promote responsible recreation.” As an individual, why should I join ACSA? How is it different than joining a snowmobile club? JOURDAIN: “Snowmobiling has many challenges. Many are local – dealing with threats to trail systems related to individual land owners, or funding for grooming, for example. For that, club and state membership is vital. ACSA is your voice for snowmobiling on national issues. Part of our mission is to maintain riding access to the National Forest, Park Service and BLM lands and to make sure no laws or rules are passed that take away your privilege to ride in your favorite areas. National forests, for example, are very important to snowmobiling across the
country – in the West, obviously, but there are also huge national forests used for riding in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Maine and other places throughout the country. We work with the National Forest Service to make sure that snowmobilers are a part of the picture going forward, both for access and funding. Oftentimes trails can be there but if no money is allocated to maintain, groom and sign those trails, those trails are no longer available.” Name a recent example on which ACSA has worked to have a positive impact for snowmobilers. JOURDAIN: “Snowmobilers are instrumental in developing and maintaining snowmobile trails on public and private land. To help, ACSA developed the snowmobileinfo.org website specifically to host and share lots of materials for clubs, associations and trail managers to assist with those
efforts. The site includes landowner information and best practices for trail grooming and maintenance. Another major area of the website includes reports and links pertaining to the impact of snowmobiles, ATVs and other OHVs on the environment. It has all kinds of safety and access resources available, from posters and scientific studies to a calendar of safety education classes across the country. It is a truly great resource” How can individuals and/or snowmobile clubs become more involved or become members of ACSA? JOURDAIN: “A club or individual can easily join ACSA right on our website – snowmobilers.org. It’s a very low fee – just $15 annually for individuals and $25 for clubs. One of the most important parts is connecting – when important issues arise, you’ll be informed via email so you can contact the decision makers and help protect snowmobiling.”
ACT TODAY! Membership is normally just $15 for individuals or families and $25 for clubs, but you’ll receive a $3 discount if you join before December 1, 2017 and use coupon code SG-17.
Visit snowmobilers.org to join now!
ISMA Press Release
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE BACKGROUND Haslett, MI, October 10, 2017: The snowmobile manufacturing industry first organized itself in 1965 when it formed the International Snowmobile Industry Association (ISIA). Over the years the structure has been altered and in 1995 the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA) was formed to represent the manufacturers of snowmobiles throughout the world. The snowmobile industry grew rapidly and it became apparent that there existed a need for safety and production standards for the snowmobile industry. Individual snowmobile manufacturers in 1970 worked closely with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) who helped form a subcommittee to develop recommended practices to guide manufacturers in the production of snowmobiles. In 1971-72, these recommended practices, developed through the SAE and other sources, were assembled by the safety engineering committee into a single usable document. This document was published in May 1973 as the Manual of Recommended Standards and Engineering practices for snowmobiles. The Snowmobile Safety and Certification Committee (SSCC) was then formed and was presented at the International Snowmobile Congress (ISC) in June,1973. In June of 1973 the manual was submitted to the Canadian Federal Department of Transportation, to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the United States Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for their review and input. The SSCC was recognized internationally in 1974 and continues now in its continual use and updated of the SSCC-11 Standards, which have been updated in August 2017. The Snowmobile Safety and Certification Committee is a non-profit organization which is concerned with the snowmobile machine and related product safety. The standards within the SSCC requirements contains many specifications which are required to be met. They are all inspected and certified by a third-party Testing Laboratory. The standards are as follows: •• SAE J-33: Snowmobile definition •• SAE J-1161: Operational Sound Level for Snowmobiles •• SAE J-192: Maximum Exterior Sound Level for Snowmobiles •• SAE J-89: Dynamic Cushioning Performance Criteria for Snowmobiles •• SAE J-92: Throttle Control Systems •• SAE J-68: Switching Devices and Components •• SAE J-1222: Speed Assurance Controls •• SAE J44: Brake System Performance Requirements •• SAE J-45: Brake System Test Procedures •• SAE J-1282: Snowmobile Brake Control Systems •• SAE J-288: Snowmobile Fuel Tanks •• SAE J-2826: Test for Power-driven Parts •• SAE J-1279: Snowmobile Drive Mechanism Requirements •• SAE J-68: Tests for Snowmobile Switching Devices and Components •• SAE J-292: Reflective Devices and Lamps •• SAE J-277: Design of Voltage System •• SAE J-278: Snowmobile Stop Lamps
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•• SAE J-280: Snowmobile Headlamps •• SAE J-576: Requirements for Plastic Materials Used on Lenses and Reflectors •• SAE J-578: Color Specifications for Lighting and Markers •• SAE J-592 and 594: Additional Standards for Side Marker Lamps, etc •• SAE J-1062: Snowmobile Passenger Handgrips •• SAE J-1038: Recommendations for Children’s Snowmobiles •• SAE J-62: Children’s lighting •• SAE J-280: Snowmobile Headlamps •• SAE J-292: Cutter Lamps •• SSCC-53: Snowmobile Identification Numbers •• SSCC-63: Requirements of Exhaust Systems be made to a Certified Snowmobile have the proper identification stamped on the exhaust system A snowmobile shall comply with all of the above requirements set forth in the appropriate lists and their approved tests. The SSCC Engineering Group and the SAE Snowmobile Committee are two of the more active committees working within the SSCC and the ISMA. They meet on a monthly basis to continually update and review snowmobile safety standards and technology. The manufacturers Engineering Committees meet throughout the year with regulatory bodies from North America and Europe and beyond. Technology in all engineering fields moves at a rapid pace and we can all attest to the amazing products available to us from the manufacturers. These products represent the best of technological breakthroughs and amazing quality, performance and long-lasting life expectancy. The amount of time, work, energy, and knowledge that goes into every snowmobile produced is truly amazing and the vehicles are absolute artwork for engineering students worldwide.
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HISTORY OF THE WILLOW CREEK WARMING HUT Over the years a number of people have asked about the history of the Willow Creek Warming Hut. Thanks to Tom Jensen a long time member of the Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club he has provided some information about how the warming hut came about. Here is a brief history in words and pictures of the making of the Willow Creek warming hut.
Acquiring the Willow Creek guard station for a winter warming hut for snowmobilers by Tom Jensen Being President of the Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club and a Volunteer member with the O.H.V. Advisory council with Utah State Parks and also a volunteer member of the Friends of Strawberry Valley Group, I was able to become acquainted with Forest Service personnel and work with them on miscellaneous projects such as trail marking, planning and parking areas to expand and build. The Willow Creek Guard Station subject came up in several meetings and was discussed what to do with it. It was not used by the Forest Service any more so the Forest Service was thinking of tearing it down or burning it. The idea of winter use came up and discussed. An agreement was put together for a winter warming hut. At the time Bob Riddle was Heber District Ranger, Brent Spencer was Recreation Forester and Al Pulman was Facilities Recreation manger. A M.O.U. (Memorandum of Understanding) between the Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club and Forest Service was drawn up and Tom Jensen President signed the agreement in 1995. Much work has been accomplished on the building since that time. A new foundation, sidewalks, restroom and many maintenance projects by the club.
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To this day the Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club still maintains, restocks firewood and takes care of the buildings. These buildings are there for everyone to use, we just ask that you respect them and don’t abuse them. There is no garbage service there so please if you packed it in please pack it out. Garbage attracts mice and other rodents and all they do is make a mess. Also there is no smoking in the buildings. As the saying goes, “Leave it cleaner then what you found it.” Thanks for your cooperation and let’s have a great sledding year. Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club.
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