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Michigan Snowmobile & ORV Association

4543 S. Division Ave Wyoming, MI 49548 (616) 361-2285

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Office Staff

Executive Director: Karen Middendorp karen@misorva.org • (616) 293-6256

2022 Executive Board

President: Jeramey Valley jvalley@mac.com • (989) 751-6863

Immediate Past President: John Newman newman029@gmail.com • (586) 596-0369

Vice President: Jim Kelts jkelts49@gmail.com

Secretary: Stephanie Hubbarth Bergen shb16@sbcglobal.net • (586) 524-5802

Treasurer: Mark Pankner (989) 798-0113 cell mpankner340@gmail.com

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Michigan Snowmobile & ORV Association News is published six times a year for $10 – September, November, January, March, May and July – by Midwest Sports Publishing Network (MSPN), 6595 Edenvale Blvd Ste 180, Eden Prairie, MN 55346. Application to mail at periodicals postage prices is pending at Eden Prairie, MN and additional entries.

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Past President, John Newman, gives us a look at the General Membership Ride. Consider partaking in the fun at a future event. You won’t be disappointed.

Features

4 WELCOME TO 2023

MISORVA has a new president and his name is Jeramey Valley. Learn more about his background and involvement in organized powersports in this From the President column.

10 MICHIGAN AWARDS

The Ogemaw Hills Snowmobile Club was honored with the Club of the Year award. Read more about their history and involvement in the sport.

12 CLUB SPOTLIGHT

PUBLISHER Joel Mellenthin

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Kale Wainer

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ART DIRECTOR Corey Friesen

ADVERTISING SALES Diane Voight, Dwain Stadie

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The all-new Club Spotlight feature will appear in every issue of MISORVA highlighting some of Michigan’s premier snowmobile and ORV clubs and volunteers.

16 FRESH DIRT

Kawasaki and Yamaha have released their 2023 off-road models and we feature two of their hottest UTV and ATV options.

What’s Inside

4 President’s Message

6 Executive Director

On the Web

8 Michigan News

23 Marketplace

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Upcoming MISORVA Events

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The deadline for Club Flashback, Club News, Calendar of Events, photos and more submitted for the Mar/Apr 2023 issue is 2/15/23. Send all submissions to kale@mspninc.com or Attn: MISORVA, 6595 Edenvale Blvd Ste 180, Eden Prairie, MN 55346

By: Jeramey Valley PRESIDENT

WELCOME TO 2023 FROM YOUR NEW MISORVA PRESIDENT

I’dlike to introduce myself as the newly elected president of MISORVA after being the vice president for two years and a member of the board of directors for even longer. Now would seem to be a great opportunity to provide the obligatory intro and background.

Thinking back, I can’t help recall one of the brief bios I wrote way back when I was running for an officer position in another large motorized recreation organization. As a young buck and avid rider, I was compelled to share my exuberance for the sport and my commitment to it (and them) at the time.

Riding was the primary impetus for wanting to be involved. I wanted to make sure there were places to ride, keep places from being closed and help others enjoy the passion I had. To be able to ride, you needed “something” to ride, and by that time I had amassed quite a collection of various machines including dirt bikes, trucks, sleds and ATVs (long before UTVs existed).

Rattling off that collection list in a “brief bio” can come across as bragging, but what I didn’t qualify, was the fact all my “stuff” was old, purchased used and barely amounted to a paltry sum. My main sled at the time was a ZRT 600 that was literally a fire sale and ended up needing most everything made of plastic or rubber replaced (with used parts of course). My bike was 6 years old and I was the third or fourth owner. You get the idea — certainly not something to be bragging about. My point? At the time, I focused too much on what I was riding, and failed to express my desire to help keep the sport remain sustainable, progress it forward and expand it to others who could share in the fun.

INVOLVEMENT BACKGROUND

Born on a sled, my mother had a brand new Lynx 292 (electric start too) when she was expecting with me. My folks say after riding with her, I chose to arrive a bit early to get more sledding in that winter.

I grew up on the family farm, which I now run. (Row crops and we’re small in size) My awesome wife and wonderful kids help with the farm as well as the other items we’ll get to. My mother is still extremely involved in the farming operation and takes pride in running her own tractors, starting and maintaining her chainsaws (yes, plural) and generally putting the youngsters to shame in the “staying busy” category.

I’m going on my 33rd year in information technology. I’m the founding member, and current officer, in the Great Lakes Dual Sporters, a club for street legal dirt bikes that is very active with non-competitive rides, trail maintenance and grading on the ORV System. The club hovers around 900 members and is comprised of some of the greatest people you’ll meet.

I’m also active in ORV Trail Maintenance (50-inch trails and bikeonly), trail creation, repair and grading for over 20 years. This year marks GLDS’s entry into being a Snowmobile Trail Grant Sponsor as we take on the trails around Atlanta, taking the reins from the great folks at Canada Creek Ranch. My son, wife and myself have been busy brushing, signing and even had made one panning pass already on the system with the hope of good snow and flat trails by the time you read this.

I also run a small company, VVMapping, which produces motorized recreation trail maps. Both for GPS units and for print. (You might have seen MSA/MISORVA offering some of our products over the last 13 or so years.) We ride and GPS to document the trails and build maps from that. We cover a number of states both sleds and wheeled machines. Yes, that does mean I’ve ridden all of the trails in Michigan and the majority of the other states we cover. No, we don’t re-ride them all every year, but we do strive to stay on top of the ever-moving target to ensure the hard work put in the by the clubs is available and showcased to the riding public.

Here’s to looking forward and driving MISORVA to be the major player for motorized recreation in Michigan, supporting both snow and dirt, equally and equitably, with the great team we have with the board of directors, my fellow officers, our executive director and office staff.

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YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES

BY: KAREN MIDDENDORP

I would like to take a minute to thank Bill Manson for the 20+ years of laying the groundwork and mentoring me to pick up the ball and continue to run just like he instilled in me all those years we worked together! Thank you, Bill, for teaching me the best lessons, I will continue to work diligently for you, and the members and supporters of MY chosen recreation.

If you look at motorized recreation as a three-legged stool, between DNR, the users, and MISORVA, we must always maintain two legs of the stool. As your legislative voice we are consistently pushing forward and pursuing relationships on a local, state and national level. In our partnerships with DNR, we are the voice of necessary changes and improvements between legislators and DNR in the same way we are with the user community! It is all these levels working together to keep motorized recreation moving forward. This is a direct result of your membership dues…

A VISIT TO LANSING

While in Lansing this past summer, I had the opportunity to meet with Tim Novak who had just accepted the position

of state trail coordinator. I asked Tim if he was a motorized enthusiast he replied, “NOT YET.”

I told him I’d like to help with that — Tim Novak has been on board for a few months and is proactively working with MISORVA to plow through some needed changes, shortcomings and improvements in the programs! Tim agreed to meet with MISORVA president, John Newman, our Legislative Committee chair, Paul Anderson, and myself to look over the Traverse city area. Tim drove my cart with kid-like enthusiasm, he had questions and asked about the partnership with MISORVA and changes we were pursuing looking for explanations. We had a good constructive conversation, we talked about volunteer relationships with the trail maintenance groups, accountability of the DNR partners in the programs and working together to improve the programs and how we might do things a little better together. Tim seems to be excited to experience our recreation and learn about the changes and improvements we would like to see in the future! This is a direct result of your membership dues…

LEGISLATIVE LUNCH

In February, we facilitated a legislative lunch. The Legislative Ride, usually held in person with our legislators on snowmobiles, was canceled due to a sharp rise in COVID cases. So always thinking on his feet, Paul Anderson suggested a legislative luncheon! The event was well attended by representatives, senators and lots of staffers! Great conversations and connections were established and reestablished! The event was held in the Capitol Building and all costs to the association were covered by a grant from the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association. The event was very successful and a great source of networking. It is these relationships that have helped awareness of what motorized users bring to our state. This is a direct result of your membership dues…

TRUE CHAMPIONS

We continue to work with Representative Ken Borton and the DNR to pass HB 4535 and HB 4536 through the Senate committee. We are still waiting on the Senate floor for a vote. The legislation passed through the House with a 101-2 vote! Representative Borton and the others that are helping us pursue the legislation are true champions to all motorized recreation! This is a direct result of your membership dues…

MISORVA partnered with Representative Steve Johnson and Representative John Roth, SAW and DNR to introduce HB 4205 and 4206. This legislation allows Free Snowmobile Weekend. This legislation has passed and the date for Free Snowmobile Weekend 2022 will be Feb. 11&12, 2023! This is a direct result of your membership dues…

TAKE CONTROL

INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE CONGRESS

In June, I traveled to Iowa to attend the International Snowmobile Congress. At this event all the snowmobile states come together and share ideas and talk with manufacturers. This is an educational event with great speakers and gives an excellent forecast of what we may be seeing in our state either currently or possibly in the near future. The networking at the event is a wealth of resources of leaders from all the snowmobile states. This is a direct result of your membership dues…

CAMP GRAYLING

We are continuing to keep a vigilant watch on the Camp Grayling Expansion, this could have a large impact on the area trails. We are asking for clearer answers to the impact this will have on the area and until we as an association have the answers to the many questions we remain opposed to the expansion. This is a direct result of your membership dues… Your membership dues are more than just a $35.00 check — they are a direct representation of the user voice! In state or out of state. MISORVA is the only unified voice supporting motorized recreation in Michigan. MISORVA thanks you for that support!

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MI DNR UPDATE: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHES GOGEBIC COUNTY TRAIL RE-ROUTE

Dec. 8, 2022

Editor Note: One week after printing the January issue of Midwest Rider and reporting a trail re-route had been submitted for approval, this great news crossed our desks from MISORVA.

Atrail reroute agreement has been reached in Gogebic County that will allow an important snowmobile trail segment to remain open this winter.

Snow River Mountain Resort (formerly Big Snow Resorts aka Indianhead and Blackjack) – part of Midwest Family Ski Resorts – announced in a Sept. 13 email the resort would no longer allow snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle operation on resort property.

The closure along Snowmobile Trail UP 2 eliminated trail access between Wakefield and Ironwood, affecting the communities of Bessemer and Ironwood most directly. The trail is managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Gogebic Range Trail Authority.

After several weeks of work trying to develop a reroute, an agreement was reached this week.

“This is great news for snowmobiling and the communities that rely on its economic lifeblood in the western Upper Peninsula. We will continue to work on establishing this route in concert with our numerous partners involved in this effort.” - Ron Yesney, U.P. trails coordinator with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division

The key to finding the reroute solution were private landowners Cory and Sandra Leuzzo, who granted permission for the trail to be rerouted over their property.

Other entities that aided the DNR and Gogebic Range Trail Authority included, the city of Wakefield, Bessemer Township and the Gogebic County Road Commission.

The reroute will be located south of U.S. Highway 2 and connect Ramsay with Wakefield. The trail will also use a significant portion of Old U.S. Highway 2.

“The city of Wakefield and Bessemer Township both retained the right to cancel their permits for the trail reroute with 14-daysnotice,” Yesney said. “The trail permissions will stay in place as long as the trail remains safe and conflicts between motorists and snowmobiles along Old U.S. 2 and Cemetery Road do not occur.”

Snowmobilers should travel at a safe speed, observing municipal speed limits and ride with caution and respect.

THE MICHIGAN SNOWMOBILE FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR 2023

The Michigan Snowmobile Festival is all about riding and is deemed Michigan’s Richest Snowmobile Fun Run! With no cost to register, the popular event will be held on February 3-4, 2023 in Gaylord, Michigan.

To participate, simply sign up online or in-person during the event. Each participant must sign up individually. Registration packets will be available from noon – 6pm on Friday or 8am –noon on Saturday. The first 100 people to pick up their registration packets will receive a free hat (you must be present to receive your hat).

Maps with highlighted stops will be given out at registration, along with slips to turn in at each stop. Snowmobilers do not have to start at the same time, follow the same route or make it to every stop. Please note, most stops do not open until 11am. If businesses are not open when you arrive, you may drop your slip

in the locked box located outside. A guided ride will start at 10:30 a.m. from the Tourism Bureau office on Saturday. Participants will be entered in a certificate drawing for the stops they go to and all slips will go in for our cash drawings. You have a better chance of winning the cash drawings if you visit each stop!

All slips will be picked up at 5pm sharp on Saturday, so have your entries in before then. This year’s stops will be announced soon!  Our afterparty will take place at the Eagles Hall at 515 S. Wisconsin Ave. from 5pm – 10pm with complimentary food, a cash bar and live music from Exit 282 starting at 5:30. Prize drawings will take place throughout the evening. You must be present to win and 18 or older for all drawings. The grand prize will be $1,000 cash, 2nd place is $500 cash and 3rd place is $250 cash.

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MICHIGAN AWARDS

OGEMAW HILLS NAMED SNOWMOBILE CLUB OF THE YEAR

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By: Jim Kelts

The2022 Snowmobile Club of the Year was awarded to Ogemaw Hills Snowmobile Club of West Branch, MI. The award was presented at Michigan Snowmobile & ORV Association Annual Board of Directors Meeting held in Gaylord, MI on October 22, 2022.

The Ogemaw Hills Snowmobile was first formed in December of 1967, 55 years ago. At the first meeting there were 200 plus local West Branch enthusiasts and business owners. The club continued to grow and was incorporated in 1972. Over the many years there were many challenges as in any organization, but over the years of great leadership by the club’s board of directors and its membership, the club has continued to prosper.

Many years ago, then Michigan State Representative Frank Alley, had the forethought to set aside five acres of state-owned property in Ogemaw County for the purpose of developing a recreation park, which was to become Frank Alley Memorial Park. The property was gifted to the township because by law the property could not be given to the club. The club was then given a lease with the township for the property. As part of the lease a pavilion was constructed with barbecue grills, picnic tables and a bathroom facility built and maintained by the club and open to the public. Since then, the club had a groomer barn built and then another separate larger barn was built to store additional equipment and perform maintenance. Ten years ago, a club house was added to one side of the first barn for holding club meetings and other events.

The club brushes, grades, signs and grooms 104 miles of snowmobile trails during the winter snow season and grades ORV routes during summer months within Ogemaw County. This year in the fall months, the club through its volunteers, spent 700 plus man hours preparing trails for the winter season.

Every year for the last nine years the club has held a Vintage Show, Ride and Open House on the club’s grounds. This year on February 26, 2023, the club will be holding its 54th year anniversary celebration with holding this year’s Show, Ride and Open House at Frank Alley Memorial Park at 2846 North Fairview Rd. West Branch, MI. from 10am.-4pm. Vintage Ride normally gets underway around noon-ish. Last year we had 210 registered vintage sleds on the ground and of those 110 sleds participated in the 20 mile ride on of course well groomed trails. The event had an estimated 1,000 visitors from all over Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and even one who flew up from Florida just to attend our show.

The club has for the last two years opened up our facilities for a bicycling race known as the “Sasquatch Gravel Chase.” The race is hosted by and benefits MyMichigan medical patients at West Branch MyMichigan Medical Center. The race is held on two different courses. One being 18 miles and the other being 40 miles all on gravel roads.

Ogemaw Hills Snowmobile Club is very active in supporting the West Branch community. The club last year donated a total $7500 to various organizations to include a scholarship to a graduating West Branch High School student, Toys for Tots, Eastern Michigan Food Bank, Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum, and MISORVA to name a few.

CLUB SPOTLIGHT

ANTRIM COUNTY SNOWMOBILE CLUB (ACSC)

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EDITOR NOTE: MISORVA is going to feature a new Michigan club every issue to spotlight the many volunteers within who work tirelessly to perfect the trail systems spanning the great state of Michigan. Whether snowmobile or ORV, without the clubs and volunteers, there would be no trails to adventure on. Hopefully through these Spotlights, the importance of what they do will shine through and even inspire you to explore the areas they work so hard to perfect. If you’d like to see your club highlighted here, please send your story and photos to: kale@mspninc.com

The Antrim County Snowmobile Club (ACSC), is located in Alba, Michigan and has been a club for over 30 years. With 240 members strong and 23 commercial sponsors, it’s no surprise the club has 15 groomer operators to maintain 79 miles of snow-only trails. ACSC considers themselves a dual-sport club (snowmobile and ORV) even though ORV trails in Antrim County don’t exist at this time. We asked them a few more questions…

and manpower for local food pantries, charities, schools, veterans groups, etc. We also have a lot of fun!

MISORVA: You mention fun…what club events are held each year, social events, rides, fundraisers?

ACSC: We host a veterans ORV ride, club ORV rides, golf outing, Christmas party (proceeds to local food pantry), club rides (snowmobile) each week when trails are open, vintage snowmobile ride participant, Wertz Warriors stop on their annual snowmobile tour raising money for Special Olympics.

MISORVA: How many trail cleanup days do you have and what other ways can riders help in making the trails the best then can be each season?

ACSC: 1 day annually when we work on signing and brushing.

MISORVA: What areas could the club use more help if there are people wanting to volunteer?

ACSC: We need members in the clubhouse on Saturdays (10am4pm) during snowmobile season (conditions permitting) to chat with riders as they stop in to warm up and get a quick snack or trail map.

MISORVA: What are the mustsee areas of your trails and what is the most popular attraction or trail in your system?

ACSC: Trail 766; The Jordan Valley is a popular stretch that we groom that follows the banks of the Jordan River. Along this trail, riders can stop at the fish

MISORVA: Where can riders get up to date trail reports and/or printed maps?

ACSC: Our website contains links to trail reports and some live trail reports can be found on our Facebook page. We do have trail system maps paid for by local sponsors, which are available at the clubhouse and local businesses.

MISORVA: What is the cost of a membership and why should people join?

ASCS: Annual is $20 single member, $25 family, $40 commercial. Membership provides access to club events (ie: Christmas party including food and beverages), plus being a part of an organization helps give back to the community all year long donating funds

hatchery (open year around) to warm up and tour the state facility. On each end of this stretch, there are fuel and dining options as well.

MISORVA: What is the largest issue your club encounters?

ACSC: Off- trail snowmobile riding. These trails cross through private landowner property. Please stay on the designated trail system.

MISORVA: Where is your trail system area?

ACSC: We groom and maintain Trail 4 and 76 in northern lower peninsula (See map in the picture)

MISORVA: Where are the staging areas in your trail system?

ACSC: Our clubhouse is located at 5515 Kregula Rd. Mancelona, MI. This is a staging area as well as the staging area approximately seven miles east of Mancelona, on County Road C38.

MISORVA: What are any current or future plans and/or upcoming projects the club is working toward?

ACSC: Our club is currently conducting a snowmobile raffle to raise money for a new 60’ x 80’ social hall/equipment building to adjoin to our current clubhouse. As we continue to grow in membership, we need a larger area to gather and host both club and community events, as well as store grooming equipment when not in use, or if repairs need to be made. We will be adding a webcam link to our website soon, to show current snow conditions outside the clubhouse.

safe riders

HOW TO YIELD, PROTECT, STAY SAFE AND ENJOY

We all know being out on Michigan’s trails are enjoyable. Knowing the rules for mixed-use trails and interacting respectfully with other users helps ensure a fun and safe day in the outdoors. Here’s some safe riding tips from the Michigan DNR.

ALL USERS

• Stay on the trail – they are marked for a reason. Rocks, fencing and barbed wire are just a few examples of what could be hidden under the snow.

• Be aware of two-way traffic and trail groomers, and “Ride Right” by keeping on the right side of the trail.

• When you see nonmotorized trail users coming from the opposite direction; please slow down, pull over and yield the right-ofway.

• Always yield to uphill motorized traffic. Uphill traffic may have difficulty starting again if stopped.

• If you stop on the trail, use designated stop areas and remove your helmet. Never stop side-by-side, in the middle, at the crest of a hill, on a corner or in the intersection of a trail. A helmet masks your features and can be intimidating.

• Leave no trace – pack it in; pack it out. If you see litter, please pick it up.

• If you love Michigan’s trails, get involved and join your local trail organization!

ORV USERS

• Respect riding conditions and trail closures.

• During snowmobile season (Dec. 1-March 31), it’s preferred that ORV riders use trails and/or open roads not open to snowmobiles.

• ORVs are not legal on snowmobile trails

located on private and federal lands.

• Snowmobile trail groomers lay smooth paths for snowmobiles. If you encounter a groomed snowmobile trail, it’s imperative that you ride slowly or choose another trail, so you don’t undo the work of trail groomers or inadvertently tear up the trail.

• Make sure that you are riding trails with an ORV confidence marker.

• ORVs can tear up terrain easily (even when the ground is frozen). ORV grooves can pose a safety risk by causing snowmobile skis to be pulled into an ORV track. Reckless and careless operation are civil infractions, including fishtailing, doing donuts, locking up the brakes and riding in a manner that causes environmental damage.

SNOWMOBILE USERS

• Ride only on designated and signed snowmobile trails, backcountry areas, county or local roadways and frozen bodies of water. Respect trail conditions and posted closures.

• Share the trail. Some designated snowmobile trails are also open to ORVing and other nonmotorized users.

• If snowmobiling in the backcountry, please stay on public lands and avoid private property, active logging operations and sensitive areas like forest plantations.

• About 75 percent of DNR-managed snowmobile trails are located on private or federal lands. Respect private land owners.

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ife happens fast, and this past week I was reminded the same can be said for the snowmobile industry. I’ve been blessed to be involved in the powersports industry for the better part of 30 years. During that span I’ve been fortunate to have had the chance to ride and evaluate just about every snowmobile produced – some were winners, others…not so much. But regardless of how “good” or “bad” those sleds were, each have played a valuable role in the evolution of the sport.

There’s little doubt today’s modern snowmobile looks and rides dramatically different and is far superior compared to one from 40-years ago. But what I realized recently is the same can be said for a snowmobile from just 10-years, even 5-years ago. You could say I’ve become comfortably numb to the incremental but often significant improvements snowmobiles have made and continue to make year-over-year. The same can be said for helmets, apparel, and just about everything else related to this sport.

I say this not to brag, but to recognize the hard work and dedication so many put forth to make the snowmobile one of the most remarkable and magical vehicles in the world. If you haven’t experienced the latest innovations, the new technology, the incredible ride quality, and the performance of today’s latest snowmobiles, you owe it to yourself to ride one this winter.

Whether you consider yourself an enthusiast, a casual rider thinking about returning to the sport, or maybe you want to become a new rider, make this the winter you rediscover or ignite the magic of snowmobiling. I can guarantee, you will walk with a smile that will be hard to erase and memories that will last a lifetime.

Pat Bourgeois

isma grant program reaches $1.54 million in awards

he members of the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (Arctic Cat, BRP, Polaris and Yamaha) are pleased to announce that this year the ISMA Grant Program will award over $44,000 in grants being distributed to 15 organizations in the United States and Canada. The organizations are active members of the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations (CCSO) or the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA). The ISMA grants are awarded to the state and provincial associations based on their support of key issues of importance in the grant process.

The ISMA grant process includes but is not limited to: Supporting efforts which enable snowmobilers to continue snowmobiling in regions and riding areas enjoyed by enthusiasts.

Supporting and participating in legislative enlightenment rides for elected local, federal, provincial, and state representatives. Supporting introductory rides for non-snowmobilers have also been realized through the grant program.

The promotion of the Safe Riders! campaign and the Take the Pledge Program – highlighting snowmobile safety and staying on designated trails and legal riding areas.

In this year’s allocation of ISMA grants, ISMA was pleased to support search and rescue educational projects along with continuing to expand and support safe snowmobiling in avalanche country.

The ISMA grant program began in the year 2001 and to date ISMA has awarded over $831,000 in grants to state snowmobile associations and over $720,000 in grants to provincial associations! Well over $1.54 million dollars has been distributed to snowmobile associations in North America supporting key activities that support organized snowmobiling. The manufacturers of ISMA are pleased to note that matching funds raised by the associations in performing these activities has generated over $2 million dollars in economic investments in the organized snowmobile community. These investments help to improve our riding areas, our trails, and safety training. Our joint interaction on the grant program supports the snowmobiling community in so many important ways.

The ISMA grant program has been successful in accomplishing many small to mid-range construction projects, improving riding areas, trailheads, as well as dramatic expansion in the Safe Riders! You make snowmobiling safe campaign. Thanks to all who have participated in the grant program and who joined the manufacturers in supporting the continuation and expansion of the program.

SKI-DOO PLAYS IT SAFE

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RP Inc. is committed to promoting responsible riding and increasing its efforts to empower all riders in the powersports communities to ride responsibly and rethink the way they approach safety, environment, and riding etiquette. Ski-Doo, a BRP brand, is doing that by engaging riders on four unique fronts focused on improving rider safety and preserving our sport for years to come:

Take the Pledge for our Playgrounds

Ski-Doo calls on the entire snowmobiling community to “Take the Pledge” — a collective effort to preserve access to trails on private and public lands and backcountry winter playgrounds. Trespassing and illegal off-trail riding is threatening snowmobile access. The brand encourages all snowmobilers to be responsible, and pledge their commitment to ensure the sport continues to flourish today and for future generations of riders.

and lent 14 snowmobiles last year, and will again this year, to help provide avalanche reports and real world data to all riders. Protect. Access. Sustain. Support.

For a second year in a row, the Ski-Doo Snow P.A.S.S. program returned to help fund community-led projects that improve the sport of snowmobiling. As of today, it has provided funding toward more than 175 projects. In partnership with its incredible network of dealers, the grant program offers up to $5,000 in matching funds to grassroots associations and clubs engaged in the many activities that ensure the health of the sport.

The 2023 International Snowmobile Safety Week

From January 14-22, Ski-Doo and BCA will piggyback on safety week awareness messages to educate the riders on code of conduct to protect the social acceptability of the sport. To do so, ambassadors of the brands will be asked to create and share content with their communities, and reinforce the key pillars of Responsible Rider: safety — get the gear, environment — get the forecast, and etiquette — get out of harm’s way. Stay tuned on SkiDoo social platforms to view the content.

Wisconsin's Favorite

Snowmobiling is a beloved winter pastime in Oconto County, thanks to 480 miles of groomed trails, which are maintained throughout the season by local clubs A snowmobiling adventure here will take

POLARIS DONATES $110K TO MIDWEST CLUBS

olaris Inc. announced a $110,000 donation to off-road (ORV), utility-terrain (UTV), all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and snowmobile organizations across the United States through its T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program. Awarded twice a year, the Fall 2022 grants were awarded to 11 off-road and snowmobile non-profit organizations to support the development, improvement, and expansion of trails, and help to educate riders on safe and responsible riding practices.

Three of the eleven clubs were Midwest organizations and awarded a $10,000 Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant each. Those Fall 2022 T.R.A.I.L.S Grant recipients are:

Helen Snowpackers Snowmobile & ORV Club (Saint Helen, Mich.)

Snowbirds Snowmobile Club (Emily, Minn.)

Barnstormers of Sayner Inc. (Sayner, Wis.)

Earlier this year, Polaris awarded 13 grants in its spring round of grants and 11 this fall, donating a total of nearly $230,000 in 2022. Since it was founded in 2006, the program has supported more than 346 off-road and ATV organizations with more than $3 million in grants. The T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program focuses on two main objectives: promoting safe and responsible riding and supporting trail preservation and access. Organizations may use funds from the grant to increase and maintain land access through trail development, maintenance projects, safety and education initiatives and other projects.

For more information on the T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program and to apply for a grant visit: Polaris.com.

MICHIGAN’S WESTERN U.P. TRAIL #2 REROUTE SUBMITTED

n a September 13th email, the Snow River Mountain Resort announced the resort would no longer allow snowmobile or ORV operation on resort property. The closure eliminated trail access between Wakefield and Ironwood which also affected the communities of Bessemer and Ironwood. Since this time, the Gogebic Range Trail Authority (GRTA) club volunteers found a solution for a pending reroute. Midwest Rider decided to call our friend, Steve Hamilton, who is the president of the GRTA to get his input. At the time of writing this MWR issue (December 1, 2022) this was Steve’s response. Visit GRTA’s website: gogebicrangeta.org.

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“Attached is a mostly accurate map of the reroute. During the calamity of the trail loss, we had a private landowner, who also works at one of our sponsors where the conversation occurred, reached out to Victor Braun, our board member, and said they’d be open to hosting the trail if it would help and would also be open to an offer to sell a permanent easement, securing connectivity to crucial Old US Highway 2 and the rail bed, which Bessemer Township owns.

We are eager for the MDNR, local governmental entities, and our club to continue pushing toward protecting this vital corridor for good. The road-route section is unfortunate but we believe if you add up the other route’s 7 miles of plowed areas you will find

this 3.8 mile reroute having LESS pavement. Where it does run on the road, there is a wide shoulder and the city of Wakefield expressed sincere diligence in working with us to keep the shoulder snow covered and rideable.

We feel the travel time between Bessemer, MI and Wakefield, MI will decrease by 50%. There will be several stop signs on this road route with a signed speed limit that will be enforced regularly to protect the trail.

What’s more, our trail team led by VP Jerry Nezworski, is working on getting even more of the road-route, off-road, potentially bypassing the cemetery road corner/residences. Much discussion is required, but in the future, this route does appear to be the best shot we’ve ever had at protecting snowmobile connectivity in this difficult dynamic region.

As of 11/29/22 10am EST we do not have approval for this route from the MDNR yet. However, the re-route has been developed and planned alongside our critical partners in law enforcement, MDNR Law Enforcement Conservation Officer, Jennifer Hanson, and Gogebic County Sheriff’s office, Jesse Yesney. They sent an evaluation of the route to MDNR with their findings and commented on the improved visibility and safety this option brings to all users, snowmobiles and roadway.

This route eliminates crossing seven lanes of traffic on US Highway 2, twice. They expressed full support, so we feel, given all other documentation requirements necessary we provided, this should be approved soon.”

-Steve Hamilton

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Check out the all-new lineup of Polaris Engineered accessories for the 2023 riding season.

©2022 Polaris Industries Inc. Photographed using highly skilled professional operators under controlled conditions. Polaris recommends that all riders take a training course. Do not attempt maneuvers beyond your capability. Always wear a helmet and other safety apparel. Never drink and ride.

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BUDGET BEATER

With fuel-injected, 600 power in the most modern Ski-Doo platform available at a price under $10K - the MXZ Sport just might be the ultimate budget beater of the decade.

wo winters back, the editors here at Midwest Rider had the opportunity to grab a pair of then all-new, yet to be released snowmobiles for a weekend of riding and evaluating. At the time, it was the limited edition, turbocharged Mach Z with its Launch Control drag mode, that has us frothing in anticipation to ride. Joining the Mach Z was the MXZ Sport, a model that first hit news a year prior in 2021, when the company introduced the fuel-injected, 85-horsepower Rotax power package.

While the Mach Z had plenty of wow, it was the MXZ Sport that kept putting a smile on our face. Price tag aside, which is reason enough to smile, it was the performance and more accurately, the fun that this sled delivered that left a lasting impression. In more ways than one, this is all the snowmobile anyone will ever need. It’s fast, comfortable, predictable and oh yeah…did we mention fun.

For 2023, the MXZ Sport returns with no changes from the year prior, which is perfectly fine. This is a sled that fits so many different needs – it can be the primary ride for anyone; it can be the sled for someone that’s new to the sport; it can be the spare sled for guests – it’s just the kind of snowmobile that always has a place in everyone’s garage.

Built on the confident and precise REV Gen4 platform and powered by an 85-horsepower Rotax 600 EFI engine, the Sport delivers all the advantages of an ultra-responsive platform and a modern, easy to operate power plant. The freedom of the open cockpit design lets riders easily find their preferred style to ride as aggressively or as relaxed as they want thanks to a chassis that reacts predictably to rider input.

The MXZ Sport features the RAS X front suspension giving riders an advantage over rough trail conditions. Paired with

the advanced geometry of the SC-5M rear suspension, the MXZ Sport offers riders greater comfort in a wide range of conditions. Out back, the proven 129-inch track length blends nimble handling, traction, and comfort into a proven design. With features like a 4.5-inch digital display, electronic reverse, standard electric start and a simple, choke-less, liquid cooled Rotax 600 EFI engine, the value of the MXZ Sport is simply too good to ignore. The fact is with a suggested retail price of $9,149, no other sled on the market today can offer up a similar package at a price this low.

(All these features are optional)

KEY FEATURES

REV Gen4 Platform: The trail version of the 4th generation REV platform is designed around the rider with a narrow, compact design giving the rider more freedom to move and influence the sled. The more centralized mass (especially side-to-side) make the vehicle ultra-responsive to rider input, delivering more fun per ride.

Much like everything on this sled, the gauge package does everything you need it to without the added frills or complexity of other gauges.

Rotax 600 EFI Engine: 600cc-class fuel injected engine delivering 85 horsepower and outstanding economy and value.

SC-5M Rear Suspension: Designed and calibrated for a smooth, controlled ride for one or two riders and their gear.

RAS X Front Suspension: Flatter cornering and precision handling. Developed in tandem with the rMotion X rear suspension. Wide 43-in. stance and long suspension stroke maximize stability, capability, and comfort.

Motion Control Shocks: High quality, high value gas cell shocks.

pDrive Primary Clutch: Fast and friction-free. Ultra-responsive shifting, impressive RPM consistency, lightweight and maintenance-free.

RipSaw Track: Provides traction in all conditions. 1.25-in. (3.2cm) lugs

Pilot 5.7 Skis: Dual keel/single runner design for aggressive bite in corners and virtually no darting.

Brembo Brake: Fade resistant stopping power featuring braided stainless-steel line for a more direct, solid feel and greater braking efficiency.

Rotax Electronic Reverse (RER)

Standard Electric Start

Compact Trail Seat: Designed for easy mobility around the sled with a wide and flat rear portion for added comfort.

4.5-inch Digital Display: All-digital LCD gauge cluster with flatter viewing angle for an easy to-read info center whether standing or sitting.

Accessory-Ready: One pair LinQ mounts installed on the tunnel.

Everything you could need, nothing you don’t. While the MXZ Sport may seem spartan compared to more popular or more expensive models, it doesn’t feel cheap.

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EARLY, LATE, GREAT EARLY, LATE, GREAT

In a recreation season that is seemingly too short, every Midwest rider wants to explore the areas boasting the earliest rideable snow that literally sticks around late into the season. Whether you prefer the trail, or the backcountry, here are some of our all-time favorite ride destinations.

MICHIGAN’S KEWEENAW

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Explore more scenic vistas and picturesque trails as you ride along the coast of Lake Superior and atop ancient mountain ridges. On average the Keweenaw receives over 270 inches of snow annually. From meticulously maintained trails to adrenaline-packed experiences through the pines and along Lake Superior shoreline, there’s no shortage of sledding adventures. With over 230 miles of snowmobile trails and award-winning restaurants and lodging along the way, the Keweenaw is a snowmobiler’s dream destination!

MINNESOTA’S NORTH SHORE

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Along this rugged stretch of shoreline reaching to the farthest ends of the state you’ll find 146-miles of quintessential Minnesota snowmobile experience. The C.J. Ramstad North Shore Trail defines snowmobiling in this state. Here, the snow comes early, stays late and is greeted by some of the most picturesque beauty found anywhere in the snowbelt.

WISCONSIN’S WASHBURN COUNTY

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Washburn County boasts some of the most scenic snowmobiling in the state. Over 240 miles of groomed trails wind through public forests covering literally hundreds of thousands of acres. Washburn County is unmatched for wilderness sledding that is close to lodging and amenities. Local trails link to the largest network of snowmobile trails in the Midwest. Hard-working local snowmobile clubs have developed a top-notch trail system that crosses public and private lands, lakes, streams and bridges. The varied terrain includes hardwood and evergreen forests,

wetlands and farm fields. You’ll see towering pines, rolling hills and deep valleys. Nearly 1,000 lakes in the area offer more than 30,000 acres of lake riding. Most trails are maintained from early December through March, depending on conditions.

SOUTH DAKOTA’S SPEARFISH CANYON BLACK HILLS

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The adventure is truly unlimited with 350 miles of pristine snowmobile trails. The Black Hills National Forest offers some of the Midwest’s best snowmobiling. Depending on conditions, trails are open each season from December 15 to March 31. At 3,648 feet elevation, Spearfish Canyon gives access to a welldeveloped snowmobile trail system and receives a monthly average of 15 inches of snow providing excellent winter recreation conditions.

WYOMING’S WEST YELLOWSTONE

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As its name suggests, West Yellowstone, Montana, is best known as gateway to the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Come winter, an abundance of snow transforms the region into a postcard-worthy playground, featuring three national forests and two national parks to explore. And the best way to see it all is by snowmobile. You’ll find rugged mountains, open meadows, alpine lakes, and plenty of wildlife easily accessible from the more than 1,000 miles of wintertime trails winding through what is arguably some of the most stunning scenery in the lower 48 states.

WYOMING’S SNOWY RANGE IN LARAMIE

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The Snowy Range of Wyoming is one of the best snowmobiling destinations in the country. Explore 200 miles of groomed trails and 120 miles of marked and ungroomed trails through the forested glens and rolling meadows of the Snowy Range from a snowmobile. The Laramie area boasts some of the most consistent and fluffy powder in the American West, receiving over 300 inches of snow per year, and a snowmobile is the perfect way to get acquainted with this vast playground.

COLORADO’S NORTH

WALDEN, COWDREY, COALMONT, RAND AND GOULD

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RAW, remote, tucked deep in Colorado’s rugged Rockies, the high valley of North Park and its county of Jackson literally scream FRONTIER and a past fast-held in present days. North Park is the REAL West, where travelers can embrace “what once was,” while happily escaping “what now is.” With over a million acres covering more than 1600 square miles; 65% public land; lakes, rivers and reservoirs that attract and support unique and abundant wildlife; and access to five of Colorado’s most rugged and pristine wilderness areas — North Park lies at the center of a minimally used and amazingly untapped recreation universe.

FIRST RIDE

2023 ARCTIC CAT ALTERRA 600 BLACK HILLS EDITION

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rctic Cat and the fabled Black Hills of South Dakota both rose from the midwestern plains, and at the heart of every Midwest adventure rider, is an explorer wanting to tame every trail running through a scenic lookout, geologic formation and dense forest found there. For 2023, Arctic Cat introduced a new American Legend — The Alterra 600 Black Hills Edition and we were fortunate enough to get an early demo ride on one along with Arctic Cat factory officials.

The 600 Black Hills Edition takes its performance cues from the rest of Arctic Cat’s premier Alterra line, with high-end styling and performance to match its impressive presence. Standard luxury features include LED light accents in the dual halogen headlights, stylized over-molded front and rear racks with non-slip surface, 14-inch aluminum rims and tall 28-inch tires, premium color-matched front bumper and 3,500lb WARN winch.

Traversing terrain tattooed by Mother Nature’s restless winds, erosion and wide-open trail riding, we found they are all an easier task to conquer with the Alterra Black Hills Edition thanks to electronic power steering, lower gearing, an electronic locking front differential, high clearance front and rear lower a-arms and an adjustable handlebar riser system.

TECH

CVTech TrailBloc clutches provide the smoothest take-offs and the performance-spec clutching reacts quickly for pulseracing throttle response, rivaling larger big-bore models. Driving into corners at a spirited pace was very snowmobilelike and seamless with a lack of any weird backshifting in the clutch — give the throttle a little more jam mid corner and you were rocketing out of it. The Alterra bodywork challenges design innovation with narrow styling, enhanced bodylines and simplistic snap-fit body panels to gain quick access to the engine compartment which are all welcome features for the active riding we like to take part in.

A low center of gravity for the rider is an evolution of Arctic Cat’s trademark ride-in performance and leads the industry with 12.8-inches of ground clearance paired to large 28x1014 tires which are constantly grabbing traction. Electronic power steering aids in mastering the corners with fatigue-free handlebar input. Bodywork and color-matched seat design

are narrow where it counts throughout the cockpit — your knees, legs and hips will thank you after a full day of spirited riding. Spacious floorboards provide freedom for your feet to maneuver, and the single header exhaust is engineered down the center of the Alterra, exiting out the rear of the machine to direct heat away from the rider.

Alterra’s performance-engineered chassis also has a low center of gravity and near perfect weight distribution. The double a-arm front and rear suspension geometry, boast 9-inches of travel, and the high clearance lower a-arm designs are positioned on the chassis for the ultimate in additional ground clearance, precise handling and ultimate all-day ride comfort. Class-leading power comes from an equally new engine built at Arctic Cat’s world class facility in Minnesota. Before you bawk at the displacement, the 45-hp, 600cc, single-cylinder EFI engine has a lighter weight, more precisely balanced crankshaft to reduce vibration and provides a quicker engine response than the larger 700cc engine it replaces. (Riding is believing) We applaud Arctic Cat for the new design and answering the call for an overachiever in one of the most popular ATV engine size sales categories.

We assembled a great crew for a nice long afternoon ride with a spirited pace. Along the way, Pat Bourgeois-Midwest Rider, stopped to take a group photo. (L-R) Lindsay WestMarketing Assoc, Kale Wainer-Midwest Rider, Austin Sandel-Engineer, Trenton Munsell-Dir Product Strategy, Derek Sorenson-Engineering Mgr Offroad, Chuck SimensonEngineering Tech and Brent Gilge-Engineer

BEMIS HILL RIDING AT ITS BEST –NORTHERN MINNESOTA

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Located in Beltrami Island State Forest in northern Minnesota, we arrived at the Bemis Hill Trails offering more than 96 miles of riding. The trails travel along pine-covered ridges, large areas of low flatland and near peat bogs. Trails are provided by Roseau County and maintained by the Roseau/LOW Sportsman’s Club and Northstar ATV club. All the 2023 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 models were awaiting us, we would ride Alterra 600 EPS, XT, LTD, Black Hills Edition, Mud Pro and TRV. In the huddle, Pat Bourgeois discusses the plan to grab a handful of trail photos, then join back up as a larger group for a spirited trail ride so we had the opportunity to try out all the models back-to-back.

Our ride couldn’t have been more perfect for conditions. A bit cold (47 degrees) but once riding, you warmed up and there was NO dust, traction was awesome and we didn’t encounter anyone else out on the trails. Before heading home, our last stop was Winners Silo.

The area surrounding Hayes Lake State Park and Beltrami Island State Forest is rich with history. The area was extensively settled during the early twentieth century as European Americans continued to move west. At first, the area was popular with small towns established and loans for ditches to drain wetlands credited.

However, because of the short growing season and inadequate soils, the land was difficult to farm and many settlers went broke attempting to farm and relocated. The Great Depression was the final straw. Many farmers, unable to pay back loans for the ditch construction and their taxes, fell in to foreclosure. In 1934, the US Government began purchasing remaining lands under the Land Utilization Program. The government then restored the farmland to its natural wooded state.

Today, many of the former homesteads and town sites are still found on maps. Examples of the remaining standing remnants include the Winners Silo.

THE TRUTH ABOUT TRACTION

QUALITY STUDS AND WEAR BARS CAN HELP CREATE A BETTER RIDING EXPERIENCE AND HELP SAVE OUR TRAILS.

he debate over studs and to a lesser degree, high-quality carbide wear bars has ebbed and flowed over the years. In fact, older riders will recall a period of time when there was a serious push to ban traction products for fear they would eventually destroy the growing popularity of paved recreational trails. Fortunately, those days are long past, and the traction industry continues to thrive. However, as track lengths, lug height, and track technology in general continues to improve, there’s a growing contingent of riders who don’t feel traction products are necessary. Additionally, as more new riders come into the sport, many are unfamiliar with the benefits traction products can deliver. Obviously, the category is named traction products due to their ability to deliver increased traction across a wide variety of snow and ice conditions. While this is certainly an attribute that appeals to performance riders, the truth is traction products can help to deliver a more enjoyable and safer ride for all types of snowmobilers regardless of their experience.

Increased Safety

Nearly three decades ago, when the stud ban was front page news, avid traction proponents and the traction industry succinctly thwarted the effort by illustrating the increased level of safety traction products can deliver. From more precise and quicker steering to decreased stopping distances, traction equipped snowmobiles are safer, especially in icy or unpredictable conditions. This is reason enough alone to consider traction products on your sled.

Increased Comfort

With increased control and safety, your confidence will also increase with every ride. When you’re more confident, you are also more comfortable. No one likes to ride with sweaty palms and tense forearms due to icy conditions or a snowmobile that is unpredictable. Traction products can dramatically reduce that uneasy feeling, and in return will have you and your passenger (for you two up riders), feeling more relaxed. Instead of worrying about making that next turn, you’re enjoying the winter landscape.

Less Trail Damage

This last benefit of traction products is one that the “old guard” often wants to disregard. Afterall, for years traction products, especially studs, have been associated with racing and highperformance enthusiasts — the same folks who often take the fall for “tearing up the trail.” However, traction products often reduce the amount of unnecessary track spin that often accelerates trail degradation. With a properly studded track and fresh wear bars, track spin is reduced, and you’ll hold more corners instead of pushing the berm further and further off the trail. The end result is less trail damage, not more.

So, is time to experience more control, more comfort, and more safety on your next ride? Here is just a sample of some of the more popular traction and control products available today. As always, do your research, ask questions, and support those companies who support our sport.

STUD BOY - Deuce Wear Bar

There are a lot of wear bars on the market, but Deuce bar from Stud Boy is one of our favorites. Based on the company’s unique “Shaper” host bar, which features a concave shape versus a typical round bar, the Deuce bar is a dual runner that delivers no darting while cruising down your favorite trail by creating its own groove — versus following others. This one-piece design is also durable and has proven its long life won’t clog

with snow, ice, or rocks, and it also won’t snag obstacles like other dual runners. The Deuce is available in 4.5”, 6”, and 9” of 60º cutting carbide to fit most current snowmobiles. Note: Deuce bars are packaged and sold individually, so order a pair. studboytraction.com

WOODY’S - Gold Digger Traction Master

Woody’s Gold Diggers are the Kleenex of push through snowmobile studs. For decades these studs have proven they are incredibly durable and hook-up time and time again. Featuring a robust carbide tip that won’t “break-out” and holds up to abuse, the Gold Digger has long been the stud of choice for cross country racers. This convenient kit gives you everything you need to ensure your sled hooks up this winter. Not sure what stud length you need, how many, or what pattern to use? Simply visit Woody’s website and check out their Hookup Traction Guide. woodystraction.com

SNOW STUDS – SledShine

With your buggy in the shop getting the full traction treatment from your favorite brand of studs and wear bars, it’s also a great time to give it a shine. Snow Studs is another quality manufacturer of studs and wear bars. More recently they also branched out their offerings when they introduced SledShine, an allin-one cleaner/polish designed by snowmobilers for snowmobiles! Now is the time to shine up your buggy for the season. SledShine contains no abrasives and is safe on all non-porous surfaces including paint, chrome, glass, fiberglass, acrylic, aluminum, plexiglass, plastic, Lexan, vinyl, and even leather.

FAST-TRAC - Air Lite Backers

Aside from the stud itself, another critical component is the backer plate. This plate ensures the stud penetrates the snow or ice surface, versus folding over. Many manufacturers use aluminum backers, but the Fast-Trac Air Lite is a polymer backer that is both strong and lightweight. This is no ordinary plastic, but instead a proprietary DuPont blend that went through many years of development before being released to the industry back in 1998. Not only do they reduce rotating mass, but with several colors available, you can add style to your traction as well. fasttractraction.com

Traction products not only deliver a more confident and comfortable ride for the driver, but for the passenger as well.

BITE HARDER – Carbide Sharpener

Here’s a great way to extend the life of your carbide wear bars and keep that edge for optimum control. With Bite Harder, you’ll enjoy that sure-footed feeling and cornering assurance of a fresh pair of carbide wear bars by giving you the ability to sharpen your existing runners. When used with a cordless drill, you can sharpen your bars anywhere, even trailside. With

Honor and Ride!

IGRIP – Screw-In Studs

A newer alternative to traditional has emerged in recent years that offers reduced cost and easier installation. While these iGrip screw in studs may not deliver the same level of performance of a tradition stud, they are incredibly effective. Designed for a variety of application including automotive, ATV, boots, and of course snowmobiles, they are simple to install and effectively deliver increased grip and safety. For snowmobiles, simply identify your track type and lug height to find the right iGrip stud. Installation is fast and simple, and the overall installed weight is significantly lighter than traditional studs resulting in less rotating mass for increased performance. igripstud.com

All veterans are welcome to enjoy a day snowmobiling, including lodging and meals. Bring your own sled or if you don’t have equipment, there will be snowmobiles, helmets, and clothing available.

POLARIS RIDE COMMAND AND ON-X OFF-ROAD LEAD THE DIGITAL MAPPING SPACE

lope Angles and Avalanche Forecast are Latest On-X Features

The digital mapping app On-X, which first gained popularity amongst hunters for it’s incredibly detailed and informative maps, has continued to improve their off-road application as well. Aside from providing trail information, tracking, and a multitude of base maps such as topography, satellite, and hybrid, the company has added all-new layers that will be especially useful for backcountry riders. With the ability to toggle the layers on and off, new features include avalanche forecast, slope angle, and slope aspect. These new layers will not only help to keep riders safe but will also allow avid backcountry fans to find hidden riding areas. In addition, like all On-X applications, you have the ability to view private landowner information. This valuable feature not only keeps you riding on public lands, but could also provide valuable, nearby contact information in case of an emergency.

To check out the On-X Off-Road application for yourself, simply download from your app store and start the free 7-day trial. Membership price options start with Premium for $29.99 that includes featured trails, unlimited map saving capabilities, photo waypoints, 3D maps, and more. The Elite membership for $99.99 annually adds property boundaries, landowner, and lot information. For more information visit onxmaps.com.

olaris Ride Command Plus Adds Vehicle Locater, Diagnostics, Post Ride Details, and More

Already widely regarded as the leader in the powersports mapping space, the Polaris Ride Command system has been lauded by riders and media alike for its accurate mapping and vehicle integration across many Polaris platforms, from dirt to snow to street. Now Ride Command is launching the next iteration called Ride Command Plus.

The updated system taps into your vehicle knowledge center and pushes critical information to you about how to protect,

vehicle locator, issue diagnostics, and vehicle health. Additional features coming soon

with new innovations and features continually being developed.

THREE IN A ROW …LET’S GO

Come Celebrate Snowmobiling at Midwest Ride-In January 27-28

t might be one of our favorite snowmobile weekends of the year, and we may not even ride one mile. The Midwest Ride-In at ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minnesota is the world’s biggest and arguably best antique, vintage, and classic snowmobile event. While the January 27-28 event is known for old iron, recently after making the move to ERX where nearly 500-acres of trails, racetracks, fields, ponds, parking areas, and first-class facilities await, Midwest RideIn has become something all snowmobilers can enjoy. From rear-engine antiques to the latest turbo-charged snowmobiles, Ride-In is a gathering of snowmobile enthusiasts who simply love the sport.

This year, Ride-In attendees will discover some significant changes. For starters, the event switches to a Friday and Saturday event, leaving Sunday a chance for participants to travel home. Ride-In has attendees from as far away as New Brunswick, and even Europe, thus the travel day will be welcomed change. Other changes include the elimination of the evening banquet, the addition of a second trail ride, and an all-new retro terrain race geared toward the popular 1990’s IFS snowmobiles.

Of course, there’s plenty of popular returning features as well, including the indoor showroom with the year’s featured snowmobiles, hundreds of silent auction items, a swap meet, the renowned show sled competition, Kids Pro Ice racing, and a Friday evening Ice Breaker party in the showroom.

This year’s featured snowmobile is not brand, like it often is, but instead a “kind” of snowmobile…the beastly and often formidable triple-cylinder snowmobiles. Appropriately themed “Triple Wars,” this year’s event will showcase three cylinder, and even four-cylinder sleds from the 70s all the way through the 90s and beyond. With huge, finned cylinders, bulging triple

pipes, and that unmistakable sound, Ride-In will literally be “buzzing” with multi-cylinder monsters.

Pre-registration for admission tickets, swap spaces, and the judged show are now available online. Save time at the gate and ensure your place at one of the best snowmobile events of the year. Visit mwvss.com to secure tickets and learn more. Here’s the full schedule and just a taste of some of the triplecylinder sleds you might see at this year’s event.

Need some garage art for the mancave? You can find it at the Ride-In swap.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023

9:00am - 5:00pm Vendor and event set-up

4:00pm - 7:00pm Early swap parking (additional fee required)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023

8:00am Gates open for swap and spectators

8:00am Showroom opens, Hall of Fame and Antique Club raffle tickets go on sale. Please use east entrant for all showroom events

9:00am Merchandise sales and silent auction start in showroom

10:00am Show sled registration in the showroom. No Saturday registration

4:00pm Kevin Lehse Fireside Trail Ride & Social

6:30pm Ice Breaker in the showroom. Food and beverages available

10:00pm Showroom closes for the day

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2023

7:00am Main gates and swap open

8:00am Showroom and merchandise sales open

8:30am Kids Pro Ice hot laps

9:00am Silent auction opens in the showroom

9:30am Kids Pro Ice driver meeting

10:00am Kids Pro Ice racing begins

10:30am Jack Speckel Midwest Ride-In Trail Ride

12:00pm Show Sleds on Display

12:30pm Show Sled judging commences

3:00pm Show Sled awards presentation in showroom

4:30pm Midwest Retro Snocross Racing, $5,000 purse with classes featuring singles, twins, and triples. Retro-style snocross under the lights. Food and beverages available

2023 MIDWEST RIDE-IN

JANUARY 27-28, 2023

ERX Motor Park, Elk River, MN

World’s Largest Antique, Vintage and Classic Snowmobile Event

Hotline# 651-649-4688

The 2023 theme is TWO-STROKE TRIPLE+ CYLINDERS

Bring out your Hir th Honkers, JLOs, Kohlers, K awasak is, Chaparrals, Kiek haefers, Aeromarines,Bolens, Brootens, Rotax, Fujis, sexy Sachs starbursts and your favorite 90's era lake racers. The Midwest Ride -In will celebrate all those who believe

THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT in 2023

ERX Motor Park

21591 US Hwy 169

Elk River, MN 55330 COME JOIN THE FUN!!!!

Just one of the massive bonfires you’ll find at Ride-In. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a cold one and watch the old iron rattle by.

JANUARY 26-28, 2023 LAC DU FLAMBEAU, WISCONSIN

• Up to 250 miles of riding, with trail support

• Three-nights lodging at Lake of the Torches Resort Casino, including six meals

• Free hat, bandanna and long-sleeve t-shirt

FOR MORE RIDER AND SPONSOR INFORMATION: fundraisingsupport@nmss.org or 855-372-1331

Fundraising minimum applies; Tour proceeds support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

SCHEDULE CHANGE - FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY! REGISTER TODAY! MSSNOWMOBILETOUR.ORG

2 Brothers Powersports

Onalaska WI 608-781-3360

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Hayward Power Sports Hayward WI 715-462-3674

haywardpowersports.com

BORN FROM RACING BRED FOR THE TRAIL

Leos South Lakeville MN 952-435-5371

Motor Sports of Willmar Willmar MN 320-235-2351

Ray’s Sport & Cycle Grand Rapids MN 218-326-9355

Hexco Motorsports Oshkosh 920-233-3313

hexcomotorsports.com

Jay’s Power Center Reedsburg WI 608-768-3297

leossouth.com

motorsportsofwillmar.com

rayssportandcycle.com

BORN FROM RACING BRED FOR THE TRAIL

The new 2023 MXZ Blizzard is the race-inspired ride you’ve been waiting for. Get precision handling and agility with maximum comfort thanks to the all-new REV Gen5 platform and a performance shock package. Plus, with your choice of powerful Rotax 850 E-TEC engines, you can be sure no matter what winter throws at you, this sled’s got it handled.

Miller Implement & Pro MotorSports Fondulac 920-922-8521

Ollie’s Service Inc. Alexandria MN 320-763-4455

BORN FROM RACING BRED FOR THE

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Rob’s Performance Motorsports LLC Johnson Creek WI 920-699-3288

TRAIL

BORN FROM RACING BRED FOR THE TRAIL

robsperformance.com

Olson Power & Equipment North Branch MN 651-674-4494

Minneapolis Motor Sports Minneapolis MN 763-634-0244

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jayspowercenter.com

Len Ebert & Sons Clintonville WI 715-752-4428

lenebert.com

mplsmotor.com

olsonpower.com

St. Boni Motor Sports St. Bonifacius MN 952-446-1554/877-385-0339

The new 2023 MXZ Blizzard is the race-inspired ride you’ve been waiting for. Get precision handling and agility with maximum comfort thanks to the all-new REV Gen5 platform and a performance shock package. Plus, with your choice of powerful Rotax 850 E-TEC engines, you can be sure no matter what winter throws at you, this sled’s got it handled.

stboni.com

Monroe Powersports Inc Monroe WI 608-325-5056

mpsskidoo.com

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Power Lodge Onamia MN 320-532-3860

The new 2023 MXZ Blizzard is the race-inspired ride you’ve been waiting for. Get precision handling and agility with maximum comfort thanks to the all-new REV Gen5 platform and a performance shock package. Plus, with your choice of powerful Rotax 850 E-TEC engines, you can be sure no matter what winter throws at you, this sled’s got it handled.

The new 2023 MXZ Blizzard is the race-inspired ride you’ve been waiting for. Get precision handling and agility with maximum comfort thanks to the all-new REV Gen5 platform and a performance shock package. Plus, with your choice of powerful Rotax 850 E-TEC engines, you can be sure no matter what winter throws at you, this sled’s got it handled.

powerlodge.com

Power Lodge Ramsey MN 763-576-1706

powerlodge.com

Tomahawk Sports Center Tomahawk WI 715-453-5373

tomahawksportscenter.com

© 2022 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, TM and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affiliates. Products in the United States (U.S.) are distributed by BRP US Inc. Always ride responsibly and safely.

© 2022 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, TM and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affiliates. Products in the United States (U.S.) are distributed by BRP US Inc. Always ride responsibly and safely.

© 2022 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, TM and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affiliates. Products in the United States (U.S.) are distributed by BRP US Inc. Always ride responsibly and safely.

© 2022 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, TM and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affiliates. Products in the United States (U.S.) are distributed by BRP US Inc. Always ride responsibly and safely.

TOGETHER WE GIVE

– FIVE GIVEBACK EVENTS TO GET INVOLVED WITH

nowmobilers are caring neighbors — we volunteer countless hours to make sure the expansive trail systems across the snowbelt are clear, signed, safe and groomed every season, but snowmobilers also raise over $3 million annually for charities of all types. If you are looking to get involved somehow, here are five premier Midwest events you’ll surely enjoy on your way to giving back. Thank you volunteers and fundraisers for all you do!

PINK RIBBON RIDERS

PINKRIBBONRIDERS.COM

The Pink Ribbon Riders Snow Run Tour is comprised of three events in the states of New York, Michigan and Wyoming. Money raised from the events help provide financial assistance to both men and women diagnosed with breast cancer in gifts of $500. The events are open to men and women and include; a Bra Scavenger hunt that can be done by car, truck or snowmobile! An awards dinner banquet follows the hunt recognizing a top fundraiser and the overall prize winner for the scavenger hunt. The event day includes a ton of fun and lots of chances for prizes and participation in auctions and more. Visit the website to learn more about Pink Ribbon Riders virtual Snow Runs as well!

WISCONSIN MILITARY RIDE – JANUARY 15, 2023

WIMILITARYSNOWMOBILERIDE.COM

The military appreciation ride at the famed Derby Complex in Eagle River, Wisconsin is a family snowmobiling event designed to thank Veterans for their service and grow the sport of snowmobiling by introducing them to a winter sport that’s safe and fun for the whole family. Veterans are educated about Wisconsin’s 600 snowmobile clubs and the great camaraderie enjoyed by thousands of club members who volunteer their time to create and maintain over 22,000 miles of public snowmobile trails in Wisconsin. Everyone is encouraged to join and Midwest Rider hopes you’ll consider being part of this premier event!

THE NORTHLAND 300 – JANUARY 25, 2023 SPECIALOLYMPICSMINNESOTA.ORG

The Northland 300 is a 300 mile, three day, charity snowmobile ride made up of volunteer participants who raise funds to support Special Olympics Minnesota. Many friendships are built from the event that continue to grow each year as do the camaraderie of the participants, spectators and communities along the course. The 2023 event will be held in Grand Rapids, Minnesota in January and is made possible by sponsors and partners, so all funds go directly to support Special Olympics Minnesota. Rider donations are achieved through sponsorships, raffle ticket sales, and company and general donations.

BLACK WOODS BLIZZARD TOUR – FEBRUARY 8, 2023 NEVERSURRENDERINC.ORG

Proceeds from the Black Woods Blizzard Tour benefit individuals living with ALS and their families. Participants must donate a minimum amount of money and gather at the Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton, Minnesota and depart on a three day overnight snowmobile ride stopping at Fortune Bay Resort Casino on the way to Timberlake Lodge in Grand Rapids, Minnesota and then back to Carlton. Never Surrender Inc. has donated over $1 million in the Fight Against ALS.

NORTHLAND 300 SNOWMOBILE CHARITY RIDE

IF YOU ARE A SNOWMOBILE ENTHUSIAST, THIS IS THE RIDE FOR YOU!

The Northland 300 is proud to support the athletes of Special Olympics Minnesota with 3 days of organized snowmobiling accompanied by experienced team leaders and a trained support crew.

Timberlake Lodge Grand Rapids, MN Januar y 25 - 29, 2023

Through the dedication of our riders, sponsors and volunteers, we have raised more than $5 Million over the past 34 years!

Sign up and help us reach our next milestone!

September 30, 2021 (100 rider limit)

Visit NL300 on Facebook or or call Kathy (612) 840-9660

SNOWBALL CANCER 2023 – FEBRUARY 9 & 16, 2023

SNOWBALLCANCER.ORG

The Keller Family Community Foundation has planned the Snowball Cancer Challenge events to raise awareness and money for cancer. One of these events, The Valentine 500, has allowed volunteer snowmobilers to raise money and ride with Nick Keller, who is considered Michigan’s “Mileage Man,” during his attempt to ride 500+ miles in one day. The Snowball Cancer website is secure, and conveniently allows people to donate money, or the option to mail checks directly to the foundation. Follow Nick this winter!

MIDWEST RIDER (A-Z) COMPETITION GUIDE

ur Midwest competition guide encompasses 129 reasons for you to get outside this winter! Whether you want to compete or spectate, visit these premier web resources for more detailed information. There’s a lot to take in, and the winter is a short one, so start laying out your calendar plans now. We’ll see you out there!

BIG EXTREME VINTAGE RACING ASSOCIATION (BEVRA)

BEVRAVINTAGE.COM

JAN 21: Lakeview, Michigan

JAN 28: Lakeview, Michigan

FEB 11: Lakeview, Michigan

FEB 18: Lakeview, Michigan

FEB 25: Lakeview, Michigan

CENTRAL MINNESOTA POND RACING

VSCA.COM

JAN 21: Spicer, Minnesota

JAN 28: Sauk Centre, Minnesota

FEB 4: Butterfield, Minnesota

FEB 11: Strathcona, Minnesota

FEB 18: Grey Eagle, Minnesota

FEB 25: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

MAR 4: Glenwood, Minnesota

COR POWERSPORTS NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY

CORPOWERSPORTS.COM

JAN 7-8: Ottertail, Minnesota

JAN 14-15: Nisswa, Minnesota

JAN 28-29: Park Rapids, Minnesota

FEB 11-12: Goodridge, Minnesota

FEB 25-26: Walker, Minnesota

MAR 4-5: Naytahwaush, Minnesota

MAR 18-19: Upson, Wisconsin

ERX DITCHBANGER NATIONAL ERXMOTORPARK.COM

FEB 11: Elk River, Minnesota

EAGLE RIVER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

DERBY

DERBYCOMPLEX.COM

JAN 19-22: Eagle River, Wisconsin

ISOC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SNOCROSS

SNOCROSS.COM

DEC 16-18: Fargo, North Dakota

JAN 13-14: Shakopee, Minnesota

JAN 27-28: Deadwood, South Dakota

FEB 17-18: Salamanca, New York

MAR 3-4: Sioux Falls, South Dakota

MAR 10-11: Elk River, Minnesota

MAR 24-25: Grand Rapids, Michigan

APR 1-2: Dubuque, Iowa

ISOC REGIONAL SNOCROSS

SNOCROSS.COM

DEC 10-11: Fargo, North Dakota

JAN 7-8: Elk River, Minnesota

JAN 21-22: Shakopee, Minnesota

JAN 25-26: Shakopee, Minnesota

KC PRO EAST

KCPROEAST.COM

JAN 7: Crane Lake, Minnesota

JAN 14: Side Lake, Minnesota

JAN 21: Cotton, Minnesota

JAN 28-29: Elk River, Minnesota

FEB 4: Ely, Minnesota

FEB 11-12: Duluth, Minnesota

FEB 25: Superior, Wisconsin

MAR 4: Cook, Minnesota

ERX GRASSROOTS SNOCROSS SERIES

ERXMOTORPARK.COM

DEC 22: Elk River, Minnesota

JAN 5: Elk River, Minnesota

JAN 19: Elk River, Minnesota

FEB 2: Elk River, Minnesota

FEB 23: Elk River, Minnesota

GERALD DYRDAHL MEMORIAL PINE

LAKE 200 CROSS COUNTRY

DEC 17-18: Gonvick, Minnesota

GLADWIN VINTAGE S/C RACING

FACEBOOK: GLADWIN VINTAGE

SNOWMOBILE CLUB

JAN 14: Gladwin, Michigan

FEB 11: Gladwin, Michigan

FEB 25: Gladwin, Michigan

KC PRO WEST

KCPROWEST.NET

DEC 17-18: Pine Lake, Minnesota

JAN 7-8: East Grand Forks, Minnesota

JAN 14-15: Ada, Minnesota

JAN 28-29: Oslo, Minnesota

FEB 11-12: Grygla/Goodridge, Minnesota

FEB 25-26: Northwood, Minnesota

MAR 4-5: Naytahwaush, Minnesota

MAR 11-12: TBD FEB.

RACE DESTINATIONS

NATIONAL STRAIGHTLINE

SNOWMOBILE RACING (NSSR) RACENSSR.COM

JAN 28: Forest Lake, Minnesota

FEB 25: Chetek, Wisconsin

NEOSHO CUP ICE LEMANS RVCSNOW.COM

FEB 11: Neosho, Wisconsin

OKOBOJI VINTAGE RACING

FACEBOOK: OKOBOJI VINTAGE

SNOWMOBILE RACES

FEB 3-4: Okoboji, Iowa

PRO VINTAGE RACING (PVR) PROVINTAGERACING.COM

JAN 12-15: Eagle River, Wisconsin

TWO EIGHTY SIX SNOCROSS SERIES

286SNOSERIES.COM

NOV 26-27: Fargo, North Dakota

DEC 31-JAN 1: Fargo, North Dakota

JAN 7-8: Fertile, Minnesota

JAN 21-22: Fertile, Minnesota

FEB 4-5: Finley, North Dakota

FEB 11-12: Perham, Minnesota

FEB 25-26: Perham, Minnesota

USSA PRO STAR SERIES

USSAPROSTAR.COM

JAN 27-29: Wausau, Wisconsin

FEB 18-19: Manawa, Wisconsin

FEB 24-25: Eagle River, Wisconsin

USSA PRO STAR CUP TOUR

USSAPROSTAR.COM

MANAWA SNODEO MANAWASNODEO.ORG

FEB 18: Manawa, Wisconsin

MICHIGAN SNOCROSS MICHIGANSNOXLLC.COM

DEC 10-11: Mancelona, Michigan

JAN 6-8: Mancelona, Michigan

JAN 21: Mancelona, Michigan

FEB 3-5: Mancelona, Michigan

FEB 10-11: Mancelona, Michigan

MAR 18: Mancelona, Michigan

MIDWEST EXTREME SNOWMOBILE CHALLENGE (MESC) MESCRACE.COM

FEB 25: Pequot Lakes, Minnesota

MAR 31-APR 1: Nisswa, Minnesota

APR 14-15: Biwabik, Minnesota

MIDWEST INTERNATIONAL RACING ASSOCIATION (MIRA) MIRARACING.COM

FEB 4: Wausau, Wisconsin

FEB 11: Hortonville, Wisconsin

FEB 24-26: Eagle River, Wisconsin

SNOW OUTLAWS

FACEBOOK: SNOW OUTLAWS

FEB 3-4: Rice Lake, Wisconsin

FEB 17-18: Sarona, Wisconsin

MAR 3-4: Cable, Wisconsin

SOO I-500 I-500.COM

FEB 4: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

DEC 10-11: Beausejour, Manitoba

JAN 20: Eagle River, Wisconsin

JAN 27-29: Wausau, Wisconsin

FEB 4: Eganville, Ontario

FEB 11-12: Valcourt, Quebec

FEB 18-19: Manawa, Wisconsin

FEB 24-25: Eagle River, Wisconsin

MAR 4-5: Beausejour, Manitoba

WHITTEMORE VINTAGE RACING

WHITTCHAM.ORG

JAN 21: Whittemore, Michigan

FEB 4: Whittemore, Michigan

STRAIGHT LINE SPEED ASSOCIATION (SLSA)

FACEBOOK: STRAIGHT LINE SPEED ASSOCIATION

JAN 14: Side Lake, Minnesota

FEB 4: St. Germain, Wisconsin

FEB 18: Faribault, Minnesota

MAR 4: Crane Lake, Minnesota

JAN 21-22: Eagle River, Wisconsin

JAN 28-29: Traverse City, Michigan

FEB 11-12: Gaylord, Michigan

FEB 18-19: Lincoln, Michigan

MIDWEST SNOCROSS SERIES MIDWESTSNOCROSS.COM

DEC 10-11: Ironwood, Michigan

JAN 7-9: Hartford, Wisconsin

JAN 21-22: Winter, Wisconsin

FEB 4-5: Hartford, Wisconsin

FEB 11-12: Plymouth, Wisconsin

FEB 25-26: Wausau, Wisconsin

WISCONSIN KIDS SNOWMOBILE RACING ASSOCIATION

FACEBOOK: W.K.S.R.A. (Wisconsin Kids Snowmobile Racing Association)

JAN 7: Ironwood, Michigan

JAN 14: Gleason, Wisconsin

JAN 20-22: Eagle River, Wisconsin

FEB 4: Hortonville, Wisconsin

FEB 11: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

FEB 18-19: Manawa, Wisconsin

MAR 4: Minocqua, Wisconsin

WISCONSIN KITTY CAT RACERS

WKCR.NET

DEC 31-JAN 1: Markesan, Wisconsin

JAN 7: Fox Lake, Wisconsin

JAN 14: TBD

JAN 21-22: Eagle River, Wisconsin

JAN 28: TBD

FEB 4-5: Cambria, Wisconsin

FEB 11: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

FEB 18-19: Manawa, Wisconsin

FEB 25: Tomah, Wisconsin

michigan rides

MISORVA 2022 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING RIDE

Submitted by: John Newman, MISORVA Past President

WhenOctober’s General Membership Meeting (GMM) was fast approaching, I spoke with Jeramey, our (then) Vice President, about some riding options. And with the meeting in Gaylord again, I was looking for something new. I decided this year the ride would be on the west side of I-75 on the Blue Bear Loop for a fall color ride.

I contacted Rick Norey with the Kalkaska County Sand and Snow group and spoke with him about the ride and asked if anyone in their club would be willing to lead us. He said he would check and get back with me. He contacted me later that week and advised that Matt Catalano would be willing to lead our ride. I met Matt at the ORV Instructor Certification course put on by the DNR in June. I knew he would do a great job, and informed Rick that his members were more than welcome to join us.

The day of the ride was perfect, we headed out after Matt and went north to Starvation Lake for lunch at the Hideaway Bar. The bar was ready for our group thanks to Rick with glasses and pitchers of water on every table when we walked in. The food was excellent and they got us out and back on the trail quick.

We made our way back to the parking area and several riders decided to call it a day, but most of the group continued south to the CCC bridge for a photo op and then back to the parking area. It was a great day and big thanks to Rick Norey and Matt Catalano for riding with us and all the prep work they did to make the day a fantastic day on the trails.

FRESH dirt

ALL-NEW KAWASAKI TERYX KRX 4-SEATER ANNOUNCED

KAWASAKI.COM

Kawasaki is proud to announce the arrival of its Teryx KRX4 1000 sport side-by-side lineup for 2023. The all-new fourseater opens the doors for families to enjoy outdoor adventures in class-leading comfort and brings the high-performance and dependability needed to dominate any adventure.

The all-new four-seater is built off of the platform of the highly dependable Teryx KRX® 1000 side by side with a 999cc paralleltwin engine that is paired with a CVT transmission and built on a highly-rigid frame with an integrated Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS). Kawasaki engineers placed great emphasis on carefully designing a roomy rear passenger space large enough to comfortably accommodate full-sized adults. Thanks to its rugged performance, advanced technology and superb comfort, the Teryx KRX4 1000 is ready to take you and your family or friends on an adventure for the memory books.

The Teryx KRX4 1000 can be found in three different trim packages; the Teryx KRX®4 1000 SE that comes equipped with a KQR™ Sport Roof, WARN® VRX450 powersport winch, FOX 2.5 Podium LSC shocks, and multi-function all-digital instrumentation; Teryx KRX®4 1000 eS, which features FOX 2.5 Live Valve Internal Bypass shocks; and the Teryx KRX®4 1000 e S Special Edition that includes a KQR™ Sport Roof, WARN® VRX45 powersport winch, and high-grade Hifonics® audio system.

KAWASAKI TERYX KRX®4 1000 eS HIGHLIGHTS

• 999cc Liquid-Cooled, Parallel Twin Engine with Selectable Power Modes

• Highly Rigid Frame that Incorporates the ROPS as a Stressed Member

• 18-Inches of Front Wheel Travel and 21-Inches of Rear Wheel Travel

• FOX 2.5 Live Valve Internal Bypass Shocks

• Kawasaki Electronic Controlled Suspension (KECS)

• Large-Volume CVT with Centrifugal Clutch

• 31-Inch MAXXIS Carnivore Tires Mounted on 15Inch Aluminum Wheels

• Large Rear Cargo Space

• TFT Color Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity

• Over 50 Kawasaki Genuine Accessories Available (sold separately)

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YAMAHA’S NEW 2023 GRIZZLY 700 EPS SE

YAMAHA-MOTOR.COM

1.

Big-Bore Engine Designed for Trail Riding

The Grizzly® EPS SE brings Yamaha’s renowned riding excitement without losing an ounce of comfort, thanks to its potent 686cc engine designed for smooth, quiet running and enhanced midrange power.

2. High Performance Ultramatic® Transmission

Yamaha’s class-leading Ultramatic® transmission is proven to be the most durable CVT transmission on the market, combining immediate response with advanced features like natural, allwheel engine braking for extra control and confidence.

3. Trail-Ready Chassis

With plenty of ground clearance and adjustable suspension, the Grizzly EPS SE tackles rough terrain with ease. The long-travel shocks, wide-arc A-arms and full-body skid plates ensure the Grizzly EPS SE is ready to go wherever you are.

4.

Yamaha’s Exclusive On-Command® 4WD

Unlike so many computer-controlled 4WD systems on the market, the Yamaha On-Command® system keeps the rider in charge. With selectable 2WD, limited-slip 4WD and a fully locked differential 4WD modes, the Grizzly EPS SE delivers power predictably and consistently.

5. Class-Leading Power Steering

Reduced fatigue, excellent control and trail feel all come standard with Grizzly EPS SE’s best-in-industry speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS).

6. Special Edition Features

The Special Edition Grizzly EPS further enhances rugged terrain capability and confidence with 27-inch Maxxis Zilla tires, 14-inch aluminum wheels and high-quality painted bodywork in Titan/ Midnight Blue colors.

deeper dive

2024 ARCTIC CAT CATALYST PLATFORM FURTHER DETAILS

As we were going to press with this issue, Arctic Cat shared some more details about their all-new 2024 CATALYST platform. Pre-orders are expected to start sometime the first quarter of 2023. So far, they have our attention.

FOCUSING ON A CENTRALIZED DESIGN

When developing the CATALYST platform, Arctic Cat engineers kept stringent focus on Centralized Designs to ensure the highperformance platform reacts quicker to the rider’s input and body english. What’s that mean for us riders? We get a platform requiring less effort to corner, carve and throw around — ultimately improving our rider skills.

So, where did engineers focus attention?

• Having a low center of gravity is key and they focused on starting down low in the middle and placing heavier components in a centralized location with lighter components on the exterior.

• At the heart of the narrow, balanced platform, features Arctic Cat’s exclusive laydown engine design, the C-TEC2 600, 2-stroke with 125-class horsepower. More details will come on all the engine changes, but the compact design is lighter with stainless-steel exhaust and the airbox is located up front.

• Introduced on 2022 models, the benefits of the ADAPT CVT System enhance the lightweight centralized design focus of the CATALYST platform. Lighter than previous CVT systems before it, ADAPT has a 5 percent reduction in inertia and its compact width is perfectly paired to the all-new body panels which are narrower and sleeker than the Procross GEN II bodywork.

• The CATALYST platform is loaded with attention to rider balance details the majority of us don’t think about like gas tanks and the fuel they hold. Engineers spent time optimizing the shape of the 10.4-gallon gas tank to keep weight centralized and enhance rider ergonomics, but they went many steps further to maintain constant fuel pick-up and equal out platform balance by decreasing the amount of fuel sloshing for a variety of riding styles and applications.

When you think about all the quick accelerations, firm braking and ride angles a snowmobile is subjected to both on the trail, and off, a traditional flat bottom fuel tank is sloshing its gasoline from side-to-side and front-to-back thousands of times with a fair amount of force.

DRASTIC WEIGHT REDUCTION

Arctic Cat kept weight loss at the forefront of the CATALYST design process resulting in a 10 percent weight reduction for new Trail, Crossover and Mountain models.

Where’d they lose it?

• The reduction was accomplished using less plastics and parts, lighter seats, a new intake configuration (with a better seal), use of the ADAPT CVT system, shorter and lighter weight heat exchanger and a new belt drive system with less than half the components of the current chaincase system. The engine is also mounted with a long carbon fiber composite Torque Control Link (TCL) with integrated clutch guard which decreases weight and improves engine vibration dampening.

• We’ve already talked about CATALYST’s new low-thermal conductive running boards — a first in the industry — they are lightweight, strong and durable, but the best part, the material prevents snow from sticking to minimize additional in-the-field ride weight where it matters most.

DURABLE AND EASY SERVICING POINTS

• An ultra-high-strength steel, one-piece chassis with an aluminum tunnel provides extra support and durability where needed without being bulky. The improved weld joints on the chassis mitigate stress, providing a strong, more efficient design that is easier to service.

• Unlike many competitive units, CATALYST features a one-piece tunnel that is easily and quickly replaceable.

• The new drive system is belt-driven — unlike the current chaincase — resulting in fewer parts for significant weight reduction, easier serviceability and maintenance, and enhanced performance. It features an adjustable center distance for multiple gearing options and allows for easy belt replacement.

• The all-new bodywork panels utilize a toolless design making them easy to remove to access key components such as belts, oil reservoir and coolant. The all-new lightweight seats are easily removeable with a quarter turn to access the battery location quickly.

IMPROVED ERGONOMICS

• CATALYST’s ergonomics make the rider one with the sled. Its narrower design, along with the optimized shape of the gas tank, give the rider more area to maneuver in the rider cockpit.

• The rider will appreciate a new recoil rope routing for easier pulling and less rope wear.

• The running board design decreases vibration to the rider’s feet.

• The ergonomics coupled with the centralized design makes for an agile, easily maneuverable sled minimizing rider fatigue and gives the rider more confidence and control.

ALL-NEW STYLING

• The aggressive exterior leads state-of-the-art, cutting-edge snowmobile design with an agile, sleek, aerodynamic styling featuring a signature LED headlight setting it apart from the competition much like the auto industry.

• Sliding lap joints were used where possible to provide seamless transitions in bodywork for better fit and finish.

OPTIMIZED SUSPENSION AND STEERING FOR DIFFERENT RIDING STYLES

• The suspension and steering focus between models differentiates where needed but keeps commonality where it makes sense, providing a platform that works for all model segments.

• The Trail and Crossover models have the belt case (remember, no more chaincase) rotated rearward, providing added ground clearance and allowing the front and rear suspension to move rearward for optimal sled balance.

• The front suspension has geometry changes including upper A-arms that have been lowered and shortened, new lightweight, yet more durable, ball joints and restyled spindles combining to give the rider a more position-reactive snowmobile that hugs the trail while skis stay flat in the corners.

• Adopted from the snocross track, the Trail and Crossover CATALYST platform models have a ratio steering rack system that feels like power steering, providing a light, but tight feel.

• The Mountain platform has a driver position optimized for floatation and provides a lower center of gravity for improved climbing, carving and descents. With its centralized and constant center of gravity, the platform works in tandem with the rider instead of the rider muscling the sled. The design provides less weight shift to-and-from the skis for a more enjoyable, smooth and agile ride experience. A 36-inch wide ski stance features a longer lower spindle and shortened top of spindle for an increased lower A-arm clearance from the bottom of the ski. This new design provides increased belly pan and track driver clearance through the rough terrain commonly found in the backcountry.

• The mountain platform features centerline vertical steering and was made possible by integrating it with the new intake and exhaust positions within the front bulkhead. The new spindle steering geometry, paired with a vertical steering system, and adjustable ski stance reduces steering effort which creates a less fatiguing, better ride experience in the backcountry.

IMPROVED COOLING

• The CATALYST platform utilizes an all-new heat exchanger design with an optimized fin profile to provide additional surface area to improve cooling performance in low snow conditions.

misorva

MISORVA Board of Directors and Regions Map

District 1

Ernie Reimann 906/367-1566 • erniereimann@gmail.com

Joe Chavis 906/265-7185 • upchavis@hotmail.com

Dave Karls 906/661-1200 • linda.karls7722@gmail.com

District 2

Don Britton 906/249-9594 • brittonjd@charter.net

Keith Churill 906/202-3568 • chur1171@charter.net

Rob La Londe 906/280-2218 • rlalonde@charter.net

Sean O’Neill 847-602-0456 • oneillsean@gmail.com

Keith Lynch 906/280-2193 •upsesky@yahoo.com

Chad Leiter chad.leiter@gmail.com

Donna Cody 906/450-9295

snowmobiledonna@gmail.com

District 3

David Satchell 989-743-5612 • catsatch@gmail.com

Roy Hart 989/370-3779 • roylhart@yahoo.com

Rich Rottier 616/550-8201 • richrottier@yahoo.com

John Griffin 906-484-6032 johngriffinrealestate@yahoo.com

Grant Dewitt 906/876-2388 • grantinhulbert@yahoo.com

District 4

Ken McCrum 989-657-4168 • kmccrum@charter.net

John Houk 989-734-7359 • rjhouk@frontier.com

Archie Cole 231-631-8865 brickheadcole3@outlook.com

Ron Schroeder 810/210-0686 • sleddog654@gmail.com

Kaye Houk 989-734-7359 • kjh64@frontier.com

Alan Kava 231-497-9260 • amkava@aol.com

Andrea Eder 989-350-0208 lovemydaisy1019@yahoo.com

District 5

Dave Gentry 989/450-1375 • morki74@hotmail.com

Gary Blazer 989-469-2541 • oharele@aol.com

District 6

Ted Truckey 269-506-1568 • truckeyfamily@gmail.com

Dave Titus 269/845-2401 • dave7649@aol.com

Paul Anderson 586-215-6849 •paul@sledsolutions.com

Pete Finch 231 884 9601 pete@coyotecrossingresort.com

District 7

Todd Maschke 989/551-3913 • tmask2013@hotmail.com

Lyle Curry 586-747-8509 • lylecurry23@yahoo.com

Brian E Hicks 989-871-4767 • bdhicks@tds.net

Emerson Corder 989/329-3981 • emersonscorder@gmail.com

Nick Ferrante 248/756-0695 • npferrante@gmail.com

Dan White 313/520-3828 • drdirt800@msn.com

District 8

Steve Veltman 231 861 2442 • veltmanhardware@aol.com

Dave Nuechterlien 989-284-9305 • stoc895@gmail.com

Jim Berens 616/328-2521 • fsr401@sbcglobal.net

Randy Belliel 586/764-0973 • rjbelliel@comcast.net

Brad Beardsley 231/519-3723• sandmanbb1@yahoo.com

Cheryl Ziola 989/280-5453 • carlcheryl@hotmail.com

Mike Keith 231/750-4986 • xcrkeith@gmail.com

District 9

Lee Palmer 574-286-7457 • palmlee@yahoo.com

Jeff Mariucci 517-231-1624 • jeffmariucci@gmail.com

David Low 616-550-2707 • ddlow@att.net

Joshua Driscoll 616/218-5759 • jserepair@gmail.com

trail tools

UTILIZING DRYWALL SCREW GUNS FOR TRAIL SIGNAGE

Welove sharing tips and tricks to make your lives easier out on the trail. We saw this one posted on social media by a club member who suggested using a cordless drywall screw gun for installing trail signage. Quick, easy, portable and screws all attached without a mess to carry –brilliant and we love it! They happened to have a DeWalt model which we’ve shared a bit of info below, but depending on your preference, you could explore options from other cordless tool brands.

The DeWalt DCF6201 Cordless Collated Magazine Attachment features a tool-less adjustment button, easy clean-up, screwdrive depth gauge for precision, and magazine attachment release buttons for easy removal. You can pair this to DeWalt’s DCF620M2 20V MAX XR Brushless Li-Ion Drywall Screwgun which is fast, powerful, and has perfected ergonomics so professionals can work efficiently.

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