Utah Snow Scoop - October 2017

OCTOBER 2017 VOLUME 26 ISSUE 1

IN THIS ISSUE: Economic Impact Study Update - Page 6

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

INTRODUCING CHRIS MAZURAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 MIRROR LAKE GROOMING COMPLEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY UPDATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 REMINDER – FOREST PLAN REVISIONS ARE IN PROGRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 USA 3RD ANNUAL POKER RUN/DINNER FUNDRAISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 GREETINGS FELLOW SNOWMOBILERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 UPDATE: YELLOWSTONE WILL BE ANNOUNCING! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 BOONDOCKERS 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 SALT LAKE VALLEY SNOWMOBILE CLUB 2018 RIDE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 THE ROLE OF A SNOWMOBILE CLUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SNOWMOBILERS AND THE LOCAL CLUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 AMERICAN COUNCIL OF SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 SNOWMOBILEINFO.ORG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 OFFERS SAFETY EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 RESOURCES AND TRAINING MATERIALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ISMA PRESS RELEASE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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INTRODUCING CHRIS MAZURAN Introducing Chris Mazuran, the USA's new Treasurer. Chris has been riding since 2009 with the Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club and loves to spend time with his friends sledding in some of the most beautiful areas on earth. Chris loves to snowmobile in Fairview, Soapstone, and around his neighborhood when that once-a-year blizzard hits. Chris also serves as Treasurer for the Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club and encourages all riders to join a club for the great relationships and the safety that comes from riding with like-minded individuals. Chris resides in Sandy Utah with his wife and family.

MIRROR LAKE GROOMING COMPLEX

by Tony Santora-Mirror Lake Grooming Complex Manager/Rockport State Park Manager

The Mirror Lake Grooming Complex has many different trails and access points incorporated that allows you to get to some of the greatest snowmobiling Utah has to offer. The grooming operations begin at the North Fork on the Mirror Lake Highway, and from the Soapstone Trailhead they tie into different parts of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.

One grooming run goes directly up the Mirror Lake Highway (Highway 150) from mile marker 14 to Mirror Lake where it ties into the North Slope Grooming Complex. This trail allows a snowmobiler to access everything from Mile 15 on Highway 150 to nearly Evanston, WY. Another trail goes into the Soapstone Basin from the trailhead and we groom the Soapstone Road all the way to Highway 35, and down to the Nobletts Trailhead. Highway 35 is groomed all the way to the Hanna Trailhead. From Soapstone Road, Cold Springs is groomed until it ties into Highway 35 at the top of Wolf Creek Pass.

The last trail that we groom, runs from the Mill Hollow area, which comes off of Highway 35, and goes all the way to the Lake Creek Summit. Then we tie into the Strawberry Grooming Complex. The Lake Creek Summit allows one to get all the way to Strawberry Reservoir and beyond!

Having the Soapstone Road, Cold Springs, and Mill Hollow areas groomed allows riders, of each different skill set, to access terrain that is suitable for their desired needs. There are many miles of groomed trails for the novice rider, and the groomed trails allow advanced riders access to amazing powder, great bowls, and wide-open fields. The Mirror Lake Highway provides riders more area to explore, and great snow conditions, but it also allows ice anglers to access the reservoirs in the area. Many anglers use the groomed trails to get to Trial Lake, Mirror Lake, Lily Lake, Ect‌ and ice fish through the winter.

The Mirror Lake Grooming Complex is truly one of the best areas to snowmobile in the state. It allows snowmobile enthusiast access to the greatest snow on earth, and has areas for the entire family to enjoy and explore. As I write this there is currently snow falling on Highway 150. We are very excited for the upcoming and cannot wait for the snow to start sticking so that we may start grooming the trails for your enjoyment!

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ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY UPDATE USA has taken the lead to update a 17-year old economic impact study of snowmobiling in Utah. We contracted with the Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism at Utah State University (USU) to undertake the project taking advantage of their expertise in generating a representative and scientifically defensible study.

So, why is an updated economic impact study so important to snowmobiling? USA believes it centers around six key factors. First, and foremost, current statistics are critical toward supporting the need to sustain snowmobiling in the development of Forest Plan Revisions and new Travel Plans. It is a valuable tool for the Tourism arm of Utah as it determines how to best promote recreation within our state. The data will be helpful to counties that rely on snowmobiling as an economic engine in rural areas at a time when other activities are mostly dormant. Broader understanding of the economics of snowmobiling can have a very positive effect on the livelihood of businesses associated with this form of recreation. The study can help support the retention of gas tax money that goes back into snowmobile programs from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) administered by the Federal Highway Administration. Finally, the output of the opinions portion of the snowmobiler survey will give guidance to the Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation (State Parks) for the administration of snowmobile programs and the economic impact of snowmobiling is a key in justifying such programs.

USA spent significant volunteer hours in securing funding for this $21,000 project. We applied for and were successful in obtaining an RTP Grant administered by State Parks in the amount of $10,000. Additionally, we received a grant from the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA) for $4,000.

Business partners kicked in another $3,200 for which we want to particularly thank Weller Recreation/Skidoo/BRP for their support, as well as Cutler’s Performance Center and Bear Lake Funtime. Another key partner is Park City Chamber/Convention & Visitors Bureau in Summit County who contributed $1,000.

USA has committed to cover the remaining $2,800 to make the project happen. Bottom line – we extend a sincere “Thanks” to these partners who have the foresight to underwrite a project that is important to the sustainability of snowmobiling!!!!

As of this writing, USU is completing an analysis of all the data they have collected and we anticipate reviewing a draft report during the month of October. The final Economic Impact Study for Snowmobiling in Utah will be distributed electronically to enable widespread distribution. We anticipate distributing to: Utah Department of Tourism; Convention and Visitors Bureaus; Counties within Utah that have snowmobile opportunities; Forest Supervisors and District Rangers within Utah; State Parks; and the Governor of Utah.

We will include on the data base of www.snowmobileinfo.org; post on the USA website at www.snowut. com; distribute to the American Council of Snowmobile Associations; distribute to ISMA; and distribute to the Federal Highway Administration. You will be able to download the study from the above websites and use in your own effort to help sustain snowmobiling in your favorite riding areas. Let’s all make sure the economics of snowmobiling is put front and center toward the effort of making sure we have awesome places to ride for the long term!

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REMINDER – FOREST PLAN REVISIONS ARE IN PROGRESS USA has communicated to you in the past about participation in the development of new Forest Plans. It is so critically important that Forest Plan Revisions include retention of our traditional riding areas and are not swept into a category that limits our access. Well-funded and well-organized environmental groups and non-motorized users will make every effort to participate in these processes to curtail our access.

Four of the five National Forests in Utah are gearing up to develop a Revised Forest Plan that is a comprehensive blueprint for how such public lands will be managed for the future. A Forest Plan generally has a life span of up to fifteen years and the process for developing a new Forest Plan Revision usually takes a minimum of four years. Wasatch-Cache-Uinta National Forest still has time on their current Plans and are not scheduled to start a new revision process. Ashley and Manti-LaSal National Forests are well into the process for developing new Plans. Dixie is scheduled to start in 2019 followed by Fishlake in 2020.

Don’t forget that Ashley National Forest is home to the Uintah Basin Snowmobile Complex. Manti-LaSal National Forest covers the following snowmobile complexes: Scofield/Skyline Drive; Sklyline South; and Ephraim/Manti. If these areas are important to your snowmobiling experience you better get involved in the process that can preserve your opportunity. You can Google any National Forest and click on Forest Plan Revision to stay involved with the process. It will also allow you to receive updates on any aspect of the Plan revision.

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UTAH SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION 3RD ANNUAL POKER RUN/DINNER FUNDRAISER What: Utah Snowmobile Association Poker Run/Dinner Fundraiser When: January 27, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. / Dinner served around 4:30 p.m.

Where: Strawberry Bay Marina Cost: $45.00 USA Member Dinner and 1 poker card (DO NOT HAVE TO BUY DINNER TO RIDE) $55.00 Non Member $5.00 Poker Card (each) $20.00 Five Poker Cards $1.00 or $20.00 Individual Raffle Tickets or Arms Length Worth Details: Ride will commence at 9:00 a.m. from the Strawberry Bay Marina parking lot. This is not a guided ride, but a “Ride on your own� style ride. Participants will be required to visit four predetermined check points around the Strawberry Complex throughout the day to draw and have their poker card validated.

First draw will be at the Strawberry Bay Lodge at the beginning of your ride. Participants are free to ride where they wish throughout the day, however they must have a total of five draws validated on their cards to be eligible for the contest. All poker hands must be submitted to USA personnel prior to 3:00 p.m. to be eligible.

Participants will be given their poker cards, map of pre-determined check point, list of rules and dinner certificate the morning of the ride.

Poker hand prizes and raffle items will be awarded prior to dinner from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Poker Prize Levels: Jackpot - $300.00 Second Place - $200.00 Third Place - $100.00 Worst Hand - $50.00 After ride dinner is an All-You-Can-Eat Prime Rib or Turkey Dinner.

This event is open to the public and it is not necessary to attend the dinner to participate.

Contact Russ Mangone at 801-518-1825 or at slvsnow@gmail.com for more information or to sign up. ***************Seating is limited to the first 75 people to sign up********************** PRE REGISTER AND PREPAY AT SNOW SHOW AND GET 1 FREE POKER CARD!

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GREETINGS FELLOW SNOWMOBILERS

by Deb Hudman

Snow was sighted on the tops of our mountains on September 19th! Although it didn’t last long, it was enough to get my heart pumping with snowmobile fever. Won’t be long now.

So now is a good time to make sure that your sleds are tuned up and everything is ready to go. While you’re at it, make sure everything is good on your truck and trailer. Don’t want any surprises for when that snow hits and we are ready to go.

And as long as you’re getting these machines in good working order, make sure and take a little time for yourself. I know if I do a few neck exercises before the season, then my neck muscles aren’t as sore when I put that heavy helmet on. You can do stretches sitting at a desk, watching TV, or even walking into work. I try to do a few planks each day too—I used to need those muscles to make sure I could start my own sled but my magic button has taken the work out of that. The better prepared you are physically, the more you’ll enjoy the sport. And the better shape you are in, the more enjoyable the ride.

Be adventurous this year and try a new place. The friends we sled with are always wanting to go somewhere new, which is great fun. I recognize this can get a bit expensive as you venture farther from home, but tucking away a few dollars now will assure you could go a little farther and perhaps spend the night and have a great get away.

Advantages to joining a Club is usually someone in the Club has been to several different spots and is willing to guide you. Club membership also allows you to share this sport with friends and even if it’s a new location and you get lost, you get lost together, find your way back together and have fun stories to tell. We enjoy riding with our friends and appreciate the support we always have in our Club. My husband rides sweep and my friends usually have me unstuck (on those rare occasions) before he even knows I was stuck.

Snowmobiling is a great way to stay involved with friends and family. It is enjoyable being in the outdoors together and enjoying nature. The stories we come back with of our daring exploits are always funner when shared with the group.

I encourage all of us to introduce others to the sport. That way they won’t complain about winter and will understand why we love to see it snow. The Expo is coming up—invite your friends and neighbors. And get involved and see how you can support our sport.

Think snow and it won’t be long till we’re all on the mountain.

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UPDATE: YELLOWSTONE WILL BE ANNOUNCING NON-COMMERCIALLY GUIDED SNOWMOBILE ACCESS PROGRAM FOR THIS COMING WINTER SEASON 2017-2018!

Jack Welch, National Snowmobile Ambassador www.Sharetrails.org BlueRibbon Coalition 303-324-7185 Here are some highlights of this coming year’s Yellowstone Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program for this winter season (2017-2018).

First, each day during the coming winter season, there will be up to five snowmobiles in each of four NonCommercially Guided Transportation Snowmobile Events/trips, one from each of the four Yellowstone Park Gates.

Second, you will be required to possess a non-commercial snowmobile access permit which would be awarded annually through an online lottery system. The lottery located at the www.recreation.gov website started on September 1st to determine the trip dates for Non-Commercially Guide Leaders wanting to visit Yellowstone this coming winter season (2017-2018). The lottery will remain open until September 30, 2017.

After the lottery is finished and the initial trips are awarded (only one trip from the lottery) you can still sign up to lead a trip or a second trip at www.recreation.gov on a first-come-first-served basis for the dates still available. Note these remaining dates will be available in mid October.

Finally, a total of only two trips allowed per season per non-commercial guide are allowed; the trips can last up to 3 days. Note this season you will be charged $40 for each day of your permit, day permit $40.00 two day permit $80.00 three day permit $120.00.

Third, each snowmobile operator will be required to have successfully completed the Yellowstone Snowmobile Safety Education Certification training course. The training course is available online. This course was developed with the help and sponsorship of the Wyoming State Snowmobile Program it is now sponsored by Yellowstone National Park. This "No Cost" course is now available at website below: http://provalenslearning.com/yellowstone-snowmobile-education-certificate Fourth, you will be required to use only current Best Available Technology (BAT) snowmobiles in your group. Note these required machines can be rented at location near the four gates.

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For the complete detailed information on the Non-Commercially Guided Access Program, please see the Yellowstone Park Service website at (www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/ncgsap.htm) For additional information on the Yellowstone Winter Use issue and snowmobile community's combined fifteen-year effort to keep snowmobile access to Yellowstone in winter, visit our dedicated website www. saveyellowstonepark.com.

Please remember one of our collective main efforts during the last SEIS Winter Planning process was to have a "Non-commercially Guided access program for entry into Yellowstone. We accomplished that and now is your chance to plan a trip into the Park without a commercial guide. Please consider signing up during the lottery period, which will run from September 1st until September 30, 2017.

After the lottery is finished and the initial trips are awarded you can still sign up to lead a trip at www. recreation.gov on a first-come-first-served basis for the dates still available. A total of only two trips allowed per season. The open signup period will begin in early November 2017 for an opportunity to lead a noncommercially guided trip into the Yellowstone Park this season (2017-2018).

BOONDOCKERS 14 PLEASE NOTE: We are excited to announce that the Boondockers 14 premiere is at a new, larger venue this year...The Depot. As part of the move, there will only be one showing and all ages are now welcome.

Join us for a great time and a great cause! The premiere of Boondockers 14 will be at The Depot in Salt Lake City on October 21st. There will be only be one showing this year. Doors open at 6:00, with Boondockers 14 starting at 7:30. Entry is $15. Hang out with fellow sledheads and the Boondockers crew and get stoked for the upcoming season! After the movie, the party will keep going with raffles, contests, and some exclusive Boondockers content. We will also be showing Thunderstruck 16 on the big screen around 9:30.

This is a fundraising event for the Utah Avalanche Center. 100% of proceeds (entry and raffle $) will go to support avalanche and mountain weather forecasting for snowmobilers in Utah, including the Uintas, Skyline, and Logan mountains.

ALL AGES WELCOME! Children will be allowed on the main level. Alcohol will only be served on the mezzanine level during the event.

This is the same weekend as the SnoWest Magazine Intermountain Snowmobile Show. If you're coming for the snowmobile show, head over to The Depot when the show ends Saturday evening.

For more info and to purchase tickets, please visithttps://utahavalanchecenter.org/event/boondockers-14 The Depot 400 W. South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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SALT LAKE VALLEY SNOWMOBILE CLUB 2018 RIDE SCHEDULE January 6

Soapstone

January 20 Chalk Creek February 1-3 Annual Ride West Yellowstone February 10 Monte Cristo February 17 American Fork Canyon

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March 3

Wolf Creek Pass

March 17

Logan Canyon

March 31

Soapstone

THE ROLE OF A SNOWMOBILE CLUB For more than three decades, snowmobiling has offered an attractive mode of outdoor winter recreation to millions of North Americans living in snowbelt areas. Few recent developments have exhibited a social impact or magnitude similar to that associated with the perfection of the lightweight snowmobile. While snowmobiles are used extensively for utilitarian purposes, from rescue work to farming, from trapping to transport, the heart of snowmobile use remains recreational in nature.

Freed from the isolation of a house-bound winter, snowmobilers have discovered a new mechanism for social interaction, as families get together in clubs or groups. To those who have made the change, there is no finer activity than suiting up and taking off for a day-long of trail riding across meadows and through the forests. It is an invigorating and exhilarating experience, a test of skill, and a means of developing a kinship with friends and neighbors.

In the 70’s, release from the somber atmosphere of severe winter conditions was markedly more difficult and the available recreational options much fewer. Today, this release remains secret only from those who have never tried snowmobiling, for a few hours of snowmobiling experience leave a lasting impression.

While snowmobiling should be fun, its very nature demands compliance with certain standards of operation to ensure personal safety.

In the past, isolated cases of snowmobile abuse have contributed heavily to requiring snowmobilers to be defensive about their sport. Members of the non-snowmobiling public have in some instances forced legislative overreaction on the strength of universal opposition to the antics of irresponsible and inconsiderate operators. The actions by responsible operators can control these abuses. To do this, snowmobilers must use clubs to exert peer pressure.

For numerous years snowmobilers have been riding with nature and doing our part to keep it beautiful.

Today, responsible riding is more important than ever, so please

Leave Tracks, Not Trash

If you had space to bring it in, then respect nature by carrying it out too.

Maintain Your Snowmobile

A well-tuned snowmobile is more environmentally-friendly and reliable.

Protect Wildlife

Animals are more vulnerable in winter, so keep your distance and leave them alone.

Respect Sensitive Areas

There are lots of other places to ride, so avoid areas marked as environmentally sensitive or protected.

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SNOWMOBILERS AND THE LOCAL CLUB Each club will inevitably play many roles. Undoubtedly, it can be the most effective way to maximize the enjoyment of snowmobiling while simultaneously building up a reputable public image for the sport of snowmobiling. For the club members, many benefits accrue: 1. Association with active people having similar interests for group activities, such as: •• winter picnics and barbecues, •• weekend tours, •• rallies of all sorts, •• moonlight tours, •• competitive events, •• community functions, 2. Sharing knowledge and experience about snowmobiles and user areas, 3. Expanded opportunities to work with local landowners, 4. Manpower to plan, construct, mark, groom and otherwise maintain trails, 5. An organization to sponsor safety clinics and host equipment demonstrations, 6. An effective force to explain the needs of snowmobilers to officials at the local and regional levels, particularly with regard to land-use planning and regulatory decisions.

Snowmobilers also benefit indirectly because the club becomes an identifiable, permanent entity with which local officials and landowners can deal both in emergencies and in long-term decision-making.

Continuing consideration of others by club members will enable the many responsible snowmobile users to avoid categorization with the discourteous few.

Finally, snowmobiling is intimately tied to the important question of land-use regulations. It is essential that the land needs of snowmobile users be publicly expressed so that these needs can be reflected at the local, state, and, ultimately, federal levels as priorities for land-use planning are formulated. The collective talents of local club members are almost certain to surpass the talents of any one member in grappling with this complex issue, and the political potential of a club will greatly assist efforts to meet snowmobilers' needs.

So if you’re not a member of a club or an association find one to join. Your membership does make a difference!

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National News August 2017 ACSA is the 501(C)3 Charitable Organization Protecting your Rights to Access Federal Lands

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATIONS Want to know more about ACSA? Go to www.snomwobilers.org AmericanCouncilofSnowmobileAssociations - www.snowmobileinfo.org

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Follow us on Instagram at ACSA_snowmobiling and on Twitter @ACSA_snowmobile Greetings from ACSA and South Dakota Greg Hiles here, newly elected president of ACSA. I live in De Smet, SD where my wife and I own and operate a transportation company. My title being bovine relocation specialist (aka cow hauler). Diane is the CFO and also works full time+ as a farm loan specialist. We share five daughters, five son-in-law's and six grandchildren. have snowmobiled since the mid-seventies and been involved with organized snowmobiling since 1995. I have served as an officer in our local club, a district director, president elect and president of SDSA before being elected as ACSA Vice President two years ago.Our local club consist of approximately 70 members and we maintain a 190 mile trail.

Just like many of you I have many snowmobile trip memories that can be shared along with a few that probably should not be shared!But all in all a strong passion for the sport of snowmobiling and the drive to ensure the sport continues for our grandchildren and their grandchildren.

So as I enter my first term as president I want to focus on the importance of access to public lands and the role that ACSA can have in that focus. Education is key all the way down to the local club member. Do your club members know what ASCA is and what ACSA does? I challenge each of you as members and each of you as club officers to get the word out to your local members.Go to the ACSA webpage - snowmobilers. org. Click on the "About ACSA" to find out "Who is ACSA". Also click on "Membership Benefits" to find "Benefits of Joining".You will also find a Membership Application there.Print all three of these off and pass them out at your next club meeting.Of course you will want to collect the completed application form and the dues to go along with it and send that into the ACSA Office.As we all know - numbers do count. Let's build ACSA's numbers and work together for access to public lands for all of us to enjoy.

In return ACSA needs to know what's going on in your state. Please be sure to keep your State President, who in most cases is also your ACSA Board delegate, informed of your local issues and they in turn can keep the Chapter Chair and the ACSA Executive Board informed.

Communication is key to the success of your local club, your state organization as well as ACSA. Let's keep it open and coming! from both directions.

Outgoing ACSA President, Bob Kirchner and incoming President, Greg Hiles

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SNOWMOBILEINFO.ORG OFFERS SAFETY EDUCATION RESOURCES AND TRAINING MATERIALS To help keep those riders educated and safe, the website snowmobileinfo.org—a collaboration between the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA), the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the International Snowmobiler Manufacturers Association (ISMA)—has an extensive collection of safety education resources, avalanche education and information, training manuals and other resources available for snowmobilers, the general public, snowmobiling clubs, management agencies and land managers.

A main component of the safety resources page offers links to avalanche education providers and avalanche centers, providing up-to-the-minute weather reports, mountain and snow conditions and avalanche danger ratings.

“Snowmobile riding, especially in mountain regions, is an awesome way to see the grandeur of nature up close, but it is always important to remain vigilant about avalanches,” said Ed Klim, president of ISMA, “the website offers links to avalanche centers worldwide, which provide current terrain and weather conditions imperative to the safety of snowmobilers.”

The website also offers the Safe Riders! Safety Awareness Program, designed to educate riders on safe snowmobiling practices including preparing for a ride, hand signals, common trail signs, roadway hazards, how to get unstuck and how to survive an emergency on the trail or backcountry.

Additional safety resources available at www.snowmobileinfo.org include links to state agencies and organizations that provide snowmobile safety training.

In 2016, ACSA and the U.S. Federal Highway Administration extended their professional relationship with a new, five-year partnership to educate, unite and promote responsible snowmobiling in the United States. For more information, visit www.snowmobileinfo.org.

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ISMA PRESS RELEASE

by Ed Klim, President - International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association

Haslett, MI, August 29, 2017: There have been a few nips in the air and that can only mean that winter is on its way - hopefully bringing lots of snow, cold weather and great snowmobiling. On behalf of the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association members – Arctic Cat, BRP, Polaris and Yamaha Motor Corporation, we are excited to announce the continuation and expansion of the Safe Riders! You Make Snowmobiling Safe safety campaign. The Safe Riders! materials include our updated snowmobiling fact book, brochures, posters, a safety DVD and decals for snowmobilers to use in supporting their safety campaign activities.

This year we invite all snowmobilers to participate in the International Snowmobile Safety week – January 20-28, 2018. This is a great time for clubs and associations, safety trainers, etc to take time to teach snowmobilers about safe riding. Many dealerships also support and help by putting on seminars, showing customers how to maintain their sleds to keep them running in top condition, and also promoting safety related activities. Visit the www.snowmobile.org website and download the Safety Week Campaign Action Manual which contains ideas on how to promote safety week and gives ideas for putting on safe events throughout the winter. Check out the website.

The Go Snowmobiling/Take a Friend Snowmobiling Campaign continues to grow as more people visit the website www.gosnowmobiling.org for information on how to get started in snowmobiling. The website is a great information source for all snowmobilers with links to other snowmobile related websites, state and provincial associations, and more. We encourage you to check out the www.gosnowmobiling.org site. You may wish to join in the Go Snowmobiling effort and ask some friends to go snowmobiling.

Many people have tried snowmobiling for the first time with the experience resulting in the purchase of a snowmobile. That new snowmobiler can then become a club member, an association member, and expand your friendship – all because you asked them to come along and try out your winter recreation of choice.

The 9th Annual Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week is scheduled for February10-19, 2018. You can grow your organization by partnering with local businesses and Chambers of Commerce to encourage your non-snowmobiling friends to join us for a time of fun. For information and ideas on holding a Take a Friend Snowmobiling event, visit www.gosnowmobiling.org . The Campaign Guide contains many great ideas.

We are looking forward to a great year and thank you for your support. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please visit our two websites: www.snowmobile.org www.gosnowmobiling.org You can send us an email message and check out our latest releases. We also encourage you to “Like” our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/ GoSnowmobiling We are expanding our Social Network and our Facebook page is growing! We hope you join us for fun snowmobiling interaction.

We are looking forward to a great year. See you on the trails soon!

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