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COMMUNIQUE AWSC President, Lori Heideman, shares on Snowmobile Safety Month. As it begins, she wants you to always remember to ride responsibly. By staying within your abilities, preparing for the conditions, staying on trails, and avoiding alcohol, ensuring a safe and enjoyable season for all.

SAFE RIDERS January is Snowmobile Safety Month, and we outline how to assemble a quality safety campaign for your club.

TO BLADE OR NOT TO BLADE? - ANSWER IS TO ALWAYS BLADE Read on how effectively using the blade on a snowcat for grooming or clearing trails involves understanding controls, adjusting blade angles and pitch, and practicing techniques to improve snow management, ensuring smoother trails and better efficiency.

DEPARTMENTS

18 Did You Know?

22 Club Flashback

23 Club Events Calendar

29 Club News

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SHARE YOUR CLUB NEWS AND ADVENTURES

By: Rachyl Burzinski

II hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a great start to the New Year!

January is snowmobile safety month! This issue features several important articles about staying safe on the trails. As you enjoy the snowmobiling season, remember to ride right and ride safe Safety is key to keeping the sport fun and ensuring everyone has an enjoyable time on the trails. Be sure to check out the safety tips and reminders throughout this issue.

As the snowmobiling season officially kicks off, I’m sending out another friendly reminder to you—the dedicated snowmobile community. Whether you are part of a local club, a vintage sled enthusiast, or someone who simply loves the sport, we want to hear from YOU. We’re always looking for fresh content to share, and we’d love to feature your club news, flashbacks, and reader ride reports. Your stories, photos, and experiences help keep the snowmobile community connected, informed, and inspired.

• Club News: Share Your Latest Events and Achievements

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Has your club recently held an exciting event or reached a new milestone? Whether it’s a successful fundraiser, a trail grooming project, a community outreach initiative, or a shout-out to a special member of your group, we’d love to hear about it. Share your club news with us to celebrate your group’s hard work and success. These updates help inspire other clubs to get involved and make snowmobiling stronger in every community.

• Club Flashbacks: Relive the Good Times

Do you have old photos or stories from past club events, vintage sled rides, or snowmobile gatherings? Club flashbacks are a great way to reminisce and bring the history of snowmobiling to life. Whether you have pictures from the 70s or memories of your first snowmobile ride, sharing these nostalgic moments will help bring snowmobilers of all ages together. Did you ride on trails that are no longer around? Maybe you have an old club newsletter or a fun story from an event long past. Send them in and relive those great times!

• Reader Rides: Show Off Your Sleds and Adventures

We know every snowmobiler has a unique ride—and we want to see yours! Whether you’ve restored a vintage sled or customized a new one, send us a photo of your ride along with a brief story. What makes your ride special? Or maybe it’s the adventures you’ve had or the upgrades you’ve made. Tell us about your favorite snowmobiling moments—whether you’re cruising scenic trails, tackling deep powder, or enjoying a group ride with friends. Your ride and your experiences could inspire fellow snowmobilers to hit the trails!

Your stories are easy to send in. Simply email your club news, flashbacks, or reader rides to rachyl@mspninc.com. Include your paragraph OR at least a short description (the who, what, where, when, and why), photos, and any other relevant details.

Ride Right, Ride Safe, and let it snow!

SNOWMOBILE SAFETY MONTH: RIDE RESPONSIBLY, STAY SAFE

By: Lori Heideman

Hopefully, the snow has been piling up and we will be riding soon. As most of you know, January is snowmobile safety month. The International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association sets the week of January 11 to 19, 2025 as Snowmobile Safety Week. Last year, due to a very poor snow year, we had very few fatalities. However, even one fatality is too many.

As snowmobilers, we are very good at teaching our youth the importance of safety. This comes across very prevalently through all the volunteers who are safety instructors. If you are a safety instructor, I would just like to say, thank you. Your dedication to teaching our youth to ride safely and responsibly is amazing. We appreciate all of you.

I would like to take this time to remind you of some of these safety tips. First, always make sure that you are riding within your abilities. If the person or people you are riding with are going too fast, slow down. They should recognize that they need to adjust their pace to fit yours.

Be prepared and make sure that you tell someone where you are going. Even the slightest injury can be life-threatening if you are not prepared. Make a safety kit and take it with you. Put items such

as a first aid kit, flashlight, knife, and a tow rope on your list. You may even want to take a hat, extra gloves, and dry socks with you. Make sure that you are dressed for the weather before you leave. Check the weather to see if there may be changes during the day, so you can be prepared. Make sure you have all your safety gear on or with you.

Stay on the trails. You may or may not know what is under the snow. Nothing ruins a good day riding until you must tow your sled back to a trailhead. Also, staying on the trail eliminates the trespass issue. If you do not know who owns the property you are riding on, stay on the trail, or it’s trespassing. You could be fined, or we could lose the trail.

Make sure that everyone on the trail is safe, ride on the right side of the trail. The trail is just like a highway, there is oncoming traffic. Make sure that you stay on your side of the trail, especially on hills and in corners. Ride right.

Lastly, save the drinking for when you return to the hotel or cabin. Drinking impairs your reaction time and judgment. According to the DNR, alcohol, speed, and nighttime operations continue to be the main contributing factors in snowmobile-related fatalities.

Each of us needs to ride responsibly and show respect and guidance to new and young riders by riding within our abilities, riding without impairment, and making sure that we know the laws and follow them. Let’s make this a great year by riding responsibly!

We all need to be safe responsible riders, making sure that everyone goes home from a great day of riding to come back for many more rides.

See you on the trails!

VP NOTES

PERCEPTION VS REALITY IN SNOWMOBILING

By: Randy Murdock

Perception is how we interpret and make sense of the world around us. It’s shaped by our experiences, beliefs, and biases, often filtering our view of reality. Reality, on the other hand, is the true state of things as they actually are, independent of our interpretation. While perception is subjective and can vary greatly from person to person, reality remains constant. However, our personal beliefs—or those held by the public—can sometimes distort or cloud what truly exists. This disconnection between perception and reality is something we all experience, but it can be especially challenging in situations where we are misunderstood or misrepresented. This is as true for snowmobiling as it is for anything else, especially when it comes to dealing with critics and the general public.

Your reality vs. their perception.

You’ve had an amazing couple of days riding. You and your sled are in perfect sync. It feels like an extension of your body as you and your buddies race down the trails and fly across the lakes. After an epic day, you pull into town, hit a snowbank at the gas station parking lot with ease, and finish filling up the tank. What a ride!

Now, their perception of your reality: Kathy swears you almost hit her while she was walking her dog at a high speed (when in reality, you slowed down and moved over by 10 feet). Bob thought his ice shanty was about to be taken out by your sled (even though you were 100 feet away). Chuck insists you were airborne jumping the snowbank (when the bank was only two feet high). And the people at the gas station claim they feared for their lives (when you were just using the outside row of pumps).

Your reality vs. their perception again.

You’re out grooming a trail, and suddenly the groomer falls through a bog. You post a picture on social media to alert people that the trail is closed and you need help.

Their perception of your reality: Snowmobilers are destroying the environment. They use your photo to support their claims (when in fact, this trail cuts across a 500-acre bog, and without it, most people would never get to experience the beauty of the area. You’ll get the groomer out, and the bog will heal).

While we can’t control their perception, we can help guide it. Here are some ways to shift the narrative:

Wave at people on foot near the trail to show you see them and are friendly.

Be mindful of crowds when crossing lakes—don’t race by when other users are around.

Avoid stunts in public places. Jumping snowbanks or showing off never looks good to non-riders.

Be considerate of other traffic and respect their rights.

Take off your helmet when getting gas to help ease the nerves of non-riders. Under a gas station canopy, snowmobiles can be loud, so use the outside pumps whenever possible.

Don’t post pictures that can be used against us on social media. Whether it’s a stuck groomer or your buddy’s best jump, avoid giving critics ammunition.

Let’s keep snowmobiling fun and responsible for everyone.

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS AND DEADLINES

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! - I hope that everyone was able to share special holiday time with their loved ones over the past holiday.

ORDERING YOUR TRAIL PASS:

DID YOU KNOW YOU HAVE IMPORTANT INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS? You can look at your AWSC MEMBERSHIP NUMBER on the AWSC website at www.awsc.org/About-Us/Member-Lookup / or you can locate it on the label of this magazine in the top right-hand corner of the mailing label. Once you have your AWSC member number you can order your trail pass online yourself at www.awsc.org/Trail-Pass-Registration/Order-Passes-Online . THIS IS THE FASTEST WAY FOR YOU TO GET YOUR TRAIL PASSES. They are also available by filling out the order form in the front of the magazine. As a last resort, I would call the office, to order them. Keep in mind your member number does not change from year to year, keep it in a safe place.

Members if you have not ordered your trail passes yet and plan on doing so by calling the office, please be courteous and thoughtful of our time and have your AWSC membership number (making sure it is current), your registration numbers of your snowmobile (making sure they are current) and your credit card. Phone-in orders are very time-consuming and take away precious time from our office staff. A call that goes smoothly only takes approximately 5 minutes to process. Some that are 15-20 minutes long usually involve running to the garage for registration numbers, finding a wallet, etc. Please help us by having your information ready!

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS – This is the scholarship for graduating high school seniors. Applications are due in the AWSC office by 4:00 pm on Friday, January 3, 2025. Scholarship Criteria and Scholarship Forms can be found on the AWSC website.

THE 2025 HERO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION – The AWSC is proud to announce our scholarship for military veterans! Sponsored by Ken’s Sports in Kaukauna, WI a $2,500 scholarship is available to any current/former military member OR THEIR SPOUSE pursuing higher education at a technical, trade, two, or four-year school. Ken’s Sports appreciates the sacrifices made by our military members and spouses. They are truly “American Heroes” who deserve our support as they try to improve and better their lives. The 2025 Ken’s Sports American Hero Award application can be found on our awsc.org website under the Scholarship tab. Applications are due to the AWSC Office by Friday, January 3, 2025.

SNOWMOBILE FRIENDLY APPLICATION DEADLINE, Sunday, January 5, 2025. More information and forms can be found on the AWSC home page https://www.awsc.org/Home

The Annual Meeting with officer elections and Spring Convention are planned for March 28-30, at the Oneida Hotel, Green Bay. Information on rooms, registration, election of the executive board, and the Director’s meeting will be sent out in mid-January. We will only email this information to the club officers and one hard copy will go to the membership chair of record for your club. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office.

As always think snow and have a safe season!

QUEEN’S CORNER

NEW YEAR, NEW SNOW: MISS SNOWFLAKE’S UPDATE

By: Jamey Crotteau

Happy New Year AWSC members! Hope you and your families had a wonderful holiday season and are fired up for playing in the snow! Our winter snowmobiling season is officially underway and I couldn’t be more excited for the months ahead.

To recap 2024, I’ve been graciously invited to several great clubs and events across the state. November was very much a whirlwind as I got comfy in my new role. I attended a Kick-Off party in Park Falls where they welcomed members to a dinner and fundraising event to help fund their trails for the year ahead. I also attended our Barron County meeting to speak about trail preparation needs and future fundraising opportunities for our county’s clubs. My home club, the Chetek Snowflyers, welcomed me to present winners of their BOGO card and cash raffle fundraisers. Seeing the community continue to stand behind recreation clubs is truly special after the light winter we had last year. The lack of snow reminds us that we couldn’t do what we love without their support year after year. In December, I traveled north to attend snowmobile training courses in Minong and Manitowish Waters as well as a Snowmobile Friendly presentation done in my neighboring county on behalf of the Ladysmith DriftBusters. Holiday parties and parades were a hit with the Back 40 Trail Riders, Rice Lake Snow & Dirt, and the Chetek Snow Flyers clubs. I was also honored to help present a grooming award on behalf of the AWSC to the Namakagon Trail Groomers. Your dedication to keeping the trails safe and enjoyable to ride doesn’t go unnoticed! Thank you for your continuous hard work and voluntary hours spent on the trail.

Thank you to Donahue Super Sports, K&M Sales & Service, Floe International, Braap Wraps, Unique Signs & Designs, DSG Outerwear, Airtec Sports, Tyler’s Backcountry, & DuWayne Kreager Insurance Center for being so supportive of me and the Miss Snowflake program. We truly couldn’t do this without you and your dedication to the AWSC. I look forward to working with you this year and promoting the sport we all love! I’ve never been more geared up thanks to all of you!

Another special thank you to all the clubs who have invited me to their events so far. What a way to kick off my year as Miss Snowflake! Getting to see you all promotes safety and your love for

the sport of snowmobiling will never get old! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with events that you’d like me to attend, questions or concerns you may have with the upcoming snow season, or just simply to say hello!

I have my page on Facebook and Instagram for you all to follow along on my journey as Miss Snowflake for 2025!

I look forward to meeting you all real soon!

Go with Snow!

THE IMPORTANCE OF SNOWMOBILE SAFETY

By: Autumn Polum-Portage County Youth Rep, and Jake WardKAOS President & Jackson County Youth Advisor

It is important to take a safety class because you can learn how to prevent accidents from happening and learn things that you may not even know. Even if you are old enough that you don’t have to take the class it is always good to do it anyway, just to get a refresher and maybe learn something you don’t already know. By taking the class you learn things that are safe and not safe as well.

There is a saying that KAOS loves to use – “Food and Fun, the Youth Will Come.” Youth learn the most and remember the most when you make things fun and interesting. If you don’t make it fun, then they get bored and might not remember what you are teaching.

I (Autumn Polum) am a youth safety instructor. Below are a few things that I like about being a snowmobile safety instructor:

I enjoy watching students try on the impairment goggles—it’s clear they’ve never been under the influence before. The experience gives them a real example of why driving impaired is so dangerous and leaves a lasting impression on making safe choices.

As a Youth Instructor, you can learn what it is like to be a teacher. The perk of being an instructor is that you are teaching young kids to drive responsibly on the trails.

In the end, becoming a youth instructor is simple and rewarding, as it keeps you actively involved. All it takes is completing a class and some paperwork to get started.

We as youth are always looking to speak at safety classes on KAOS and help with running the class as well.

Some reminders to stay safe are to:

NEVER ride under the influence

Always wear your helmet

Ride right to avoid accidents

On the AWSC website, you can find a link to the American Council of Snowmobile Associations snowmobile safety awareness program. There are also some refreshers on riding safely and a link to view safety classes around the state.

ISMA NEWS

PROMOTE SAFE SNOWMOBILING THIS JANUARY

The International Snowmobile Manufacturer’s Association (ISMA) brings together all four snowmobile manufacturers to promote the Safe Riders! program, which encourages safe snowmobiling practices. This initiative is supported by snowmobile associations, clubs, government agencies, and enthusiasts, and typically takes place throughout January.

Resources to promote snowmobile safety can be found at snowmobile.org, including posters, a fact book, a downloadable safety video series, public service announcements, and more.

The goal of International Snowmobile Safety Week is to raise awareness about safe snowmobiling and show how responsible riding practices can help prevent accidents.

To guide your organization’s snowmobile safety campaign, these suggested activities contained in the Safe Riders manual can be modified to meet your club’s needs. There are numerous activities that can be hosted to promote International Snowmobile Safety Week. Some ideas are listed below, but do not feel limited to these - you may have better ideas of your own!

Don’t overdo it! Select one, maybe two projects that vour club members would like to be involved in and do them well. Don’t try to do too much or no one will have fun.

SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSE

Your club can sponsor a safety education course, which results in the certification of participants. Contact the Snowmobile Safety Training Coordinator for your state or province - or your club safety trainer can hold an abbreviated class.

SNOWMOBILE SAFETY SEMINAR

Work with a dealer in your area and host an open house at a dealership. Set up displays for viewing, and have a program of events such as guest speakers, videos, and demonstrations.

SNOWMOBILE SAFETY CLINIC

Get a local snowmobile dealer or garage to co-sponsor this event. Invite people to bring their machines for a safety inspection. Have mechanically inclined club members assist with maintenance questions and techniques. Serve nonalcoholic refreshments.

SPONSOR OR HOST TAKE A FRIEND SNOWMOBILING EVENT

This event may be possible during December if adequate snowfall has arrived in your area. This type of event is a great way to introduce and promote snowmobiling to members of the community or government who are not snowmobilers. This is a good time to invite a non-snowmobiling friend or family member to “Go Snowmobiling” and get started safely.

Make arrangements for the use of machines from dealers and club members. Invite elected officials, emergency service personnel, and the media. Serve lunch on the trail. Take participants to scenic places with interesting histories or on groomed and ungroomed trails. Make sure everyone is properly dressed.

WHAT SAFE SNOWMOBILING MEANS:

Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during snowmobiling.

Become familiar with the snowmobile you ride.

Operate at safe and reasonable speeds.

Stay on trails and areas where snowmobiling is permitted (no trespassing)

Avoid travel on unfamiliar frozen bodies of water.

Use extra caution at night.

Keep your snowmobile properly maintained.

Become familiar with the terrain you will travel on.

Listen to the weather forecast before you leave.

Always wear a helmet and proper clothing.

Never ride alone. Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return.

Carrying emergency supplies and learning survival skills.

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SAFE GEAR

COATS THAT WILL FLOAT

Whether you’re snowmobiling across frozen waterways or ice fishing, jackets with flotation assist are an essential safety feature. While there are many options available, here are just a few examples. It’s crucial to invest in proper gear, especially if you spend a lot of time traveling over ice, to ensure your safety on frozen surfaces.

In pursuit of enhanced winter safety, Klim engineered the Rift Jacket to offer floatation assistance, protection, and comfort in the extreme conditions trail riders face. Ascent Float System (AFS) is a flexible, breathable closed-cell foam that they integrated into specially mapped channels that offer floatation benefits without compromising mobility and comfort. AFS foam doesn’t absorb water and provides significant insulating properties for warmth on top of the standard insulation. The Rift Jacket is a comprehensive trail snowmobile jacket for riders looking to maximize every winter riding experience.

The HydrX Pro™ jacket features a durable Omni-Stretch™ nylon/ spandex shell with a 10,000mm waterproof rating and 8,000g/ m² breathability, lined with nylon taffeta. It includes F.A.S.T. 3.0™ insulation for warmth, FXR Dry Vent™ snowproof vents, and YKK® zippers for secure closures. Additional features include a removable adjustable hood, adjustable windskirt, shock-cord collar/hem, adjustable cuffs, and reflective details for visibility. FXR F.A.S.T. (Float Assist Safety Technology) is a snowmobile suit designed to help riders stay afloat and safely exit the water if they fall through ice.

INDUSTRY NEWS

FALL 2024 TRAILS GRANTS

Polaris Donates Nearly $85,000 to Off-Road and Snowmobile Organizations Through Fall 2024 TRAILS Grants

Polaris Inc. announced they are donating nearly $85,000 to off-road vehicle (ORV), ATV, and snowmobile clubs and organizations across the U.S. and Canada through its Fall 2024 TRAILS GRANTS program. With this donation, Polaris has contributed over $220,000 in 2024 alone, bringing the total to more than $3.5 million since the program began.

The TRAILS GRANTS program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local riding clubs that work to promote safe riding, preserve trails, and protect natural resources in off-road systems.

TRAILS GRANTS are awarded twice a year to organizations that use the funds for trail development, maintenance, safety education, and other projects aimed at enhancing the riding experience. In April, Polaris awarded 14 organizations with Spring 2024 TRAILS GRANTS, bringing the total contributions for the year to over $220,000.

Three of the ten clubs were Midwest organizations and awarded a $10,000 Polaris TRAILS Grant each. Congratulations to these three Midwest Fall 2024 TRAILS Grant recipients:

Pine Center Sportsmens Club (Brainerd, Minnesota) – Repair trails to meet safety standards.

Lumberjack Memorial Trail Inc. (Wabeno, Wisconsin) – Acquire equipment to maintain a 100+ mile trail system.

Kettle Moraine Snowmobile Club (Richfield, Wisconsin) – Re-route trails to preserve wetlands.

Since its inception in 2006, the TRAILS GRANTS program has supported more than 420 ATV, off-road, and snowmobile organizations across North America, donating over $3.5 million.

For more information on applying for a Spring 2025 TRAILS GRANT, visit www.polaris.com/en-us/trails-application/

GROOMING KNOW-HOW

TO BLADE OR NOT TO BLADE?

(The answer is always to blade)

Using the blade on a snowcat effectively is crucial for grooming, clearing trails, or leveling terrain. If you didn’t learn how to groom by using the blade, don’t worry – it’s something everyone can pick up with just a few practice runs. Remember the old adage: practice makes perfect. Give yourself a chance, try it out, and you’ll probably be surprised how much of a difference it makes.

The first step is to understand the controls. This is typically a joystick or lever that raises or lowers the blade. A nice feature of all the Prinoth Stage V vehicles is that they all contain the same operating system, which makes going between models effortless, boosting operator confidence. The ergonomic joystick handrest allows for hours of smooth, comfortable operation.

Here are some tips to keep in mind when using the blade and to help increase your comfort level with the tool.

• The angle of the blade adjusts (side-to-side movement). Depending on that angle, you can push snow to the side of the trail or straight ahead.

For general snow pushing, set the blade angle to direct the snow.

For more precise grooming, adjust the angle as needed based on where you want the snow to end up.

• Adjust the blade angle to control the direction of the snow.

For wider coverage, angle the blade slightly. This will push the snow to the outside of the blade making the trail a bit wider.

For more precise control, keep it straight.

• Tilting the blade up or down allows you to change its pitch. This affects how the snow is cut and moved.

Sometimes you’ll want a higher angle, allowing the snow to roll inside the blade. Other times, in different snow conditions, you’ll use a lower angle to get the snow to roll. This takes a bit of trial and error to figure out.

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• Adjust the blade to the desired height, usually slightly above the ground. The blade should glide just over the snow to avoid unnecessary wear or snagging debris that is sticking up on the trail.

Gradually lower the blade to make contact with the snow.

Avoid dropping it too quickly to prevent sudden resistance or a divot in the trail.

• While grooming, lower the blade, flat position, and move slowly to create an even surface.

Make multiple passes if needed, adjusting the blade height for consistency.

Remember, you can always back up and fix it.

• When clearing trails, adjust the blade angle to push snow to the sides.

Ensure you cover the entire width of the trail with each pass.

If you encounter rocks, stumps, or other obstacles, raise the blade to avoid damage. Adjust the blade position carefully when maneuvering around these obstacles.

• Use the tilt control to adjust how the blade interacts with uneven surfaces or obstacles.

Use smooth and controlled movements to push snow allowing the blade to work efficiently. Let the machine do the work!

Spend time operating the blade in various snow conditions to understand how different settings affect performance. Adjust techniques as needed based on your experience, and refine your techniques to improve efficiency and results. By mastering the use of the blade on your snowcat, you’ll enhance your ability to manage snow and maintain trails effectively, whether you’re operating in a recreational or professional setting.

If you want to learn more, reach out to your local Prinoth Sales Representative, Bob Wolf, at Bob.Wolf@prinoth.com or (612) 2514094. He’ll be happy to take a ride, provide training, and bring a demo to your club.

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ARCTIC CAT MODEL PANTERA IS ITALIAN FOR PANTHER

Submitted By: AWSC Vintage & History Committee

While the Pantera’s 30-inch ski stance may seem narrow by today’s standards and measures 12 inches less than the 2015 Pantera, it was generous in 1976. Leaf-sprung skis with hydraulic shocks for “bump” control were standard. The 1976 Pantera came standard with a 16-inch wide track that was comprised of three Kevlar-reinforced rubber belts held together in a two-thirds cleated pattern. The Pantera’s track was said to be 50 percent stronger than Cat’s previous rubberbanded tracks. The Pantera track featured a series of cleats with a gripper designed as the “AC” Arctic Cat logo.

This metal-cleated track rotated over Cat’s slide rail design. As the pioneer in slide rail rear suspensions, Cat engineers had evolved it to reflect torsion-spring adjustments for exceptional overall ride comfort.

While many other sled brands still went with stamped metal tunnels, Arctic Cat cut sled weight and featured an all-aluminum riveted front bulkhead. The Pantera was fitted with a new style of more rounded skis to prevent snow buildup in wet, heavy snow conditions.

The original 1976 Arctic Cat Pantera earned its reputation as snowmobiling’s first “Catillac.”

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MIDWEST COMPETITION GUIDE (A-Z)

Our Midwest competition guide encompasses 100+ 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!

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JAN 18: Spicer, MN

JAN 25: Sauk Centre, MN

FEB 1: Butterfield, MN

FEB 8: Strathcona, MN

FEB 15: Grey Eagle, MN

FEB 22: Detroit Lakes, MN

MAR 1: Glenwood, MN

COR POWERSPORTS NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CORPOWERSPORTS.COM

JAN 11-12: Ottertail, MN

JAN 25-26: Park Rapids, MN

FEB 8-9: Goodridge, MN

FEB 22-23: Walker, MN

MAR 1-2: Naytahwaush, MN

MAR 14-16: Ironwood, MI

ERX DITCHBANGER NATIONAL ERXMOTORPARCK.COM

FEB 14-15: Elk River, MN

EAGLE RIVER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DERBY DERBYCOMPLEX.COM

JAN 16-19: Eagle River, WI

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JAN 2: Elk River, MN

JAN 16: Elk River, MN

FEB 6: Elk River, MN

FEB 20: Elk River, MN

INTERNATIONAL 500

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FEB 1: Sault Ste. Marie, MI

ISOC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SNOCROSS SNOCROSS.COM

DEC 13-14: Ironwood, MI

JAN 10-11: Shakopee, MN

JAN 24-25: Deadwood, SD

FEB 7-9: Valcourt, Quebec

FEB 21-22: Salamanca, NY

MAR 7-8: Elk River, MN

MAR 14-15: Eagle River, WI

ARP 4-6: Duluth, MN

KC PRO EAST

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JAN 4: Orr, MN

JAN 11: Ely, MN

JAN 18-19: Eagle River, WI

JAN 25: Cotton, MN

FEB 1: Orr, MN

FEB 8-9: Duluth, MN

FEB 22: Side Lake, MN

MAR 1: Cook, MN

LEVI LAVALLEE’S TRI-FIVE LEVISTRI5.COM

APR 12: Biwabik, MN

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FEB 15-16: Manawa, WI

MIDWEST EXTREME SNOWMOBILE CHALLENGE (MESC) MESCRACE.COM

FEB 23: Breezy Point, MN

APR 5: Detroit Lakes, MN

APR 12: Biwabik, MN

MIDWEST INTERNATIONAL RACING ASSOCIATION (MIRA) MIRARACING.COM

JAN 4-5: Kinross MI

JAN 18-19: Eagle River WI

FEB 1: Sault Ste. Marie MI

FEB 8-9: Gaylord Mi

FEB 15-16: Lincoln MI

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JAN 24-25: Elk River, MN

MIDWEST SNOCROSS SERIES

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JAN 4-5: Hartford, WI

JAN 18-19: Winter, WI

FEB 1-2: Hartford, WI

FEB 8-9: Plymouth, WI

FEB 15-16: Wausau, WI

March 1-2: Hutchinson, MN

NATIONAL STRAIGHTLINE

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JAN 25: Forest Lake, MN

FEB 22: Chetek, WI

NEOSHO CUP ICE LEMANS

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FEB 8: Neosho, WI

PRO VINTAGE RACING (PVR)

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DEC 27-29: Ironwood, MI

JAN 9-12: Eagle River, WI

JAN 25: Hortonville, WI

FEB 1: Wausau, WI

FEB 8: Hortonville, WI

FEB 15-16: Manawa, WI

FEB 21-23: Eagle River, WI

MAR 1: Willow River, MN

SNOW OUTLAWS

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JAN 31-FEB 1: Rice Lake, WI

FEB 14-15: Three Lakes, WI

FEB 28 - MAR 1: Cable, WI

STRAIGHT LINE SPEED ASSOCIATION (SLSA)

FACEBOOK: STRAIGHT LINE SPEED ASSOCIATION

JAN 11: International Falls, MN

JAN 18: Spicer, MN

FEB 8: McGregor, MN

MAR 1: Crane Lake, MN

USSA PROSTAR SERIES

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JAN 4-5: Ironwood, MI

JAN 25-26: Wausau, WI

FEB 15-16: Manawa, WI

FEB 21-22: Eagle River, WI

USSA PRO STAR CUP TOUR

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DEC 14: Beausejour, Manitoba

JAN 4-5: Ironwood, MI

JAN 17: Eagle River, WI

JAN 25-26: Wausau, WI

FEB 1: Eganville, Ontario

FEB 8: Valcourt, Quebec

FEB 15-16: Manawa, WI

FEB 21-22: Eagle River, WI

MAR 1: Beausejour, Manitoba

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FEB 1: Platteville, WI

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JAN 7: Ironwood, MI

JAN 14: Gleason, WI

JAN 20-22: Eagle River, WI

FEB 4 -5: Hortonville, WI

FEB 11: Fond du Lac, WI

FEB 18-19: Manawa, WI

FEB 25: Eagle River, WI

MAR 4: Minocqua, WI

WISCONSIN KITTY CAT RACERS

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JAN 5: Warrens, WI

JAN 11-12: Hazelhurst, WI

JAN 18-19: Eagle River, WI

JAN 25: Fox Lake, WI

FEB 1-2: Cambria, WI

FEB 8-9: Beaver Dam, WI

FEB 15-16: Manawa, WI

FEB 22: Warrens, WI

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By: Gregory Richards

2025 DATES JANESVILLE SNOW CHIEFS: 50+ YEARS OF SNOWMOBILING

The history of the Janesville Snow Chiefs goes way back to 1969 when four gentlemen had discussions about forming a club. Hats off to Jim Henning, Jim Bratzke, Larry Krauter and Don Smith who formed and held the first meeting of the Chiefs Squaws & Papooses in June of 1970. Some fascinating facts from these early years of snowmobiling include:

Formally asking farmers for permission to ride on their property.

Discussions held about linking up with other southern Wisconsin clubs and being associated with the Wisconsin Association of Snowmobile Clubs with Don Smith and Jim Bratzke being founding members.

Joined AWSC in 1973 and even ‘donated’ $15 to help support the fledgling organization.

Joined the Rock County Alliance of Snowmobile Clubs in 1973.

A lot of ‘down home’ fundraisers like selling sweet corn, rummage sales and candle sales.

With organized snowmobiling being new, club meetings would include stories of “snowmobiling up north.” How times have changed!

In-house safety program started in 1973

In 1974 trails were marked “after there is enough snow.”

Membership in the early years was limited to 40 families.

Seems everybody wore patches on their snowmobile gear (an image of our first patch is shown). Awesome that a couple years ago we came across this patch laminated on the bar at the old Pope’s Gresham Lodge north of Minocqua.

In the late 80s the club name was changed to the current Janesville Snow Chiefs. Membership fluctuated over the next few decades between 20 and 30 members. A resurgence in membership came about in the early 2010s when annual membership grew to the 70s & 80s. Current membership numbers have leveled off in the 60s.

Over the past decade plus, the club has organized a highly successful golf outing each fall with this being our single biggest source of income. Annual trips have been coordinated each winter for destinations like Mercer, St. Germain, and most recently Hayward.

The Snow Chiefs currently mark over 48 miles of trail in Rock County including the vital Rock County Center Trail linking Janesville, Milton, Footville, and Evansville.

EVENTS

JANUARY

3: Hudson, WI Hudson Snow Trails Unlimited Meat Raffle, Big Guy’s BBQ Roadhouse, 1237 WI-35, Hudson, 6:00 pm - ?? Raffles begin at approximately 6 pm and will offer the prime cuts directly from Big Guy’s BBQ, like candied bacon, steak chops, and more. Info: Jim Henry / 715-7600115 / Find us on FB.

4: Barnes, WI. Barnstormers Snowmobile Club Meat Raffles, PJ’s Cabin Store, 1040 Lake Rd, Barnes, 1pm Info: Carol Westerberg / 715-795-2753 / jockowest@gmail.com

4: West Bend, WI. Nabob Prairie Riders 26th Annual Winterfest/ Fisheree on Big Cedar Lake. Fisheree at boat launch 6am-3pm Winterfest tent open 10am-6pm at House of Heilman Tent, 5723 W Lake Dr, West Bend. Fish prizes awarded 4pm in the tent. Music and raffles. Info: NabobPrairieRiders@gmail.com

5: Sullivan, WI. Sullivan Sno-Drifters SC All-U-Can-Eat-Breakfast, Sullivan Saloon, 165 Main Street, Sullivan, 7-11:30am, Menu includes pancakes, eggs, hash browns, biscuits & gravy, sausage, ham, milk, OJ, and coffee. Adults $9 in advance $10 at the door. Kids 5-10 are $5 under 5 free. Info: Tammy Payne / 262-490-2840 / tammp1266@gmail.com /Sullivan Sno Drifters FB Page

5: West Bend, WI. Kohlsville Kruisers Snowmobile Club Brat Fry & Fisheree, Jug’s Hitching Post, 5781 Main St, Kohlsville, 10am-5pm. Jug’s Hitching Post is located on Trail Corridor 34. Brats, hamburgers, raffles, drinks and much more. Large gun raffle and all cash raffle. New layout this year with basket raffles, cash boards, and more. Lots of homemade desserts too! Info: Julie Steger / 262-483-9312 / kohlsvillekruiserssecretary@gmail.com

11: Conover, WI. Conover Sno-Buddies & Phelps Snowmobile Club Trailside Roast, Intersection of Trails 8 & 6 near Blong Rd, Vilas County Intersection #500. Conover Sno-Buddies and Phelps Snowmobile Club team up for a

nostalgic trip down memory lane. Vintage snowmobile enthusiasts are invited to participate in group rides from each club’s groomer barn and arrive at the trailside roast featuring hot dogs, brats, s’mores, hot cocoa, and more. Info: Randy Remblake / 715-337-5807 / conoversnobuddies@gmail. com

11: Doylestown, WI. Rio Doylestown Sledheads Brat Hop, W2865 County Road AZ, Junction of 35 & 13, Rio. 10am-3pm Brats, burgers, hotdogs, chips, and deserts all the fixings, raffle tickets, and a nice warm fire. Info: Troy Cooley / 608-220-1681 / rdsledheads@gmail.com

11: Rosholt, WI. Rosholt Blizzard Busters 35th Annual Rosholt Blizzard Busters Fisheree, Lake Helen, Hwy 49, Rosholt. 10am-4pm. Free fishing contest for both children & adults. Hourly raffle prizes! Gun & special large raffle table. Big tickets raffle. Food & beverage for purchase. Free event. Info: Diane Matysik / 715-570-3860 / dianematysik@gmail.com

12: Watertown, WI. Silver Creek Riders Snowmobile Club Annual Breakfast, Moose Lodge, 1222 Juneau St, Watertown, 8:00am – Noon. All-U-Can eat breakfast with meat raffles, door prizes, and silent auction items. The cost is $12 per person over 12. Info: Kevin Dibble: 414-350-7407

11: Hayward, WI Winter Fun Ride, Starts at 10:30am Winterfun ride for young and old. Old-fashioned winter fun with three stops. Chippewa Pines, 7230 Sandy Point Rd, Couderay; Pine Ridge, 16618W N Sissabagamd Rd, Stone Lake, and Beechmoor, 15294 WI-27 / 70, Stone Lake. Fun at each location 50/50 raffle, snowman contest, and more. Info: Jody Flynn / 612991-0494 or Suse Whitt / 630-408 1185 / snomtrailssc@gmail.com

16: Marathon, WI. Rib Knights Inc, Bingo, Memories Ballroom, 142475 Cty Rd NN, Marathon, doors open at 5pm bingo starts @ 6:30pm $1,000 in payouts! Basket Raffles and 50/50 drawings, cash bar, and food available. Info: FB Rib Knights Snowmobile Club

17: Fifield, WI. Fifield Sno Drovers Annual Winter Run, Jan 17-Feb 22, Ride our trails, visit our sponsors and collect your stamps. Winter Run Finale party will be on February 22, 2025 at the Big Dipper. Info: Mary Dupke-Bourgeois / 920-901-5551 / facebook.com/SnoDrovers

Day’s Power Sports Bloomer ~ 715-568-4755 dayspowersports.us

Hankster’s Motorsports Janesville ~ 608-289-0155 hankstersmotorsports.com

Morse Power Sports Center Wisconsin Dells ~ 608-254-8341 morsepowersports.com

R & R Motorsports Hazelhurst ~ 715-358-5349 rnr-rentals.com

Road, Track and Trail LLC Big Bend ~ 262-662-1500 roadtrackandtrail.com

Rock River Marina Edgerton ~ 608-884-9415/608-868-7765 rockrivermarina.com

SS Sport Store Mercer ~ 715-476-2468 sssportstore@yahoo.com

TA Motorsports Francis Creek ~ 920-682-1284 tamotorsports.com

Yamaha of Port Washington Inc Port Washington ~ 262-284-5995 portyamaha.com

* Red listings denote electronic link to dealer website on the digital edition of Wisconsin Snowmobile News. Visit awsc.org or mspninc.com

17: Arbor Vitae, WI. Cross Country Cruisers-Vilas SnoFest, Cross Country Cruisers Clubhouse, 1503 Helminski Rd, Arbor Vitae, 4pm-8pm Fish Fry or Lasagna dinners being served, carry outs available along with beverages, raffles, music and more.

18: Arbor Vitae, WI. Cross Country Cruisers-Vilas SnoFest, Cross Country Cruisers Clubhouse, 1503 Helminski Rd, Arbor Vitae, Saturday, January 18th is our Vintage Show, Shine and Ride. Registration begins at 8AM. 9 Judged Classes, 2 Vintage rides after trophies are presented. Food, Beverages, Music, Groomer Rides, and Lots of Raffles. Vintage show registration contact Jerry Wesner CCC VP / Trail Manager at 608-698-3054 or jerrywesner@ gmail.com / FB https://www.facebook.com/CCCSnowmobileClub

18: Fond du Lac, WI. Twin Oaks Snowmobile Club First Annual Vintage/ Antique Snowmobile Meet, Ride & Show. JP’s 4 Mile House, W7051 Hanes Ct, Fond du Lac, 10am-4pm, Vintage snowmobile show – 50/50 Raffle, Trophies, Ride starting at 2:00pm. Info: Brian Meyer / 920-970/7511 / bdmeyer66@gmail.com / FB Twin Oaks Snowmobile

18: Holcombe, WI. Flambeau Area Trail Tenders Snowmobile Club Annual Brat Fry, Behind the D Bar Resort Campground, W10355 Cty Rd D, Holcombe, 11am-4pm. Being held at our new club shed. Raffles and drawings throughout the day. Over $2,000 in case giveaways! With the Grand Prize a 2025 Ski Doo MX2600R. Lots of great food. Info: Layne Froehlich, 715-205-3761 / fattwi.com

18: Mercer, WI. Mercer Area Sno Goers 18th Annual Winter Blast, Mercer Area Sno Goers Groomer Barn, 2625 W Margaret St, Mercer, 8:00am10:00pm Poker Run, Vintage Sled Show, Pancake Breakfast, Groomer Rides, Bonfire, Kids Activities, Food, Beef, Raffles, Live music. Info: Tanner Hiller / 715-776-0190 / publicrelations@mercersnogoers.com

18: St Germain, WI. St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club Trailside Cook Out, Corridor 15 / Highline Trail directly behind Arrowhead Groomers, 10:30am-2pm. Follow us on Facebook for up-to-date information. Info: Peggy Ausloos 920-420-4520 / FB boboen

18: Fifield, WI. Fifield Sno Drovers Traliside Welcome to Price County –Snowmobile Friendly County, Corridor 10/Trail 101 at the Price/Oneida County Line, 11am-2pm, stop by and say hi, learn about our club and receive a coupon for local businesses. Info: Mary Dupke-Bourgeois / 920-901-5551 / facebook.com/SnoDrovers

18: Lac Du Flambeau, WI. Northern Hornshoe Santa’s Return Fundraiser, Harrison’s Pub & Grill, 3160 Pokegema Lake Trail, Stop 14 on Trail 17, Lac Du Flambeau, WI, 3:30pm - close. Santa is coming back for the party! Food, package raffles, 50/50 raffles, come join us at Stop 14 on trail 17! Info: Keith Weber / 715-614-0124 / www.hornshoe.org

18-19: Winter, WI. Winter Huskies Winter Sno-Xtravaganza, Thompson Field, Hwy 70, Winter 9am-4pm, Competitions for all age groups and sled classes. Contact Huskies web site www.winterhuskies.com for more information

19: Adell, WI. Beechwood Night Fliers Annual Brat Fry, Town of Scott Community Center, 1360 Hwy 28, Adell, 10am-5pm. Brats, burgers, potato salad, homemade tortes. Lots of raffles ½ hog raffle. Buck raffles, walkaround raffles. Infor: Jenny Feider / 920-948-2071 / rjfeider1@gmail.com / FB Beechwoodnightfliers

23: Neillsville, WI. Neillsville Granton Trailbusters Inc Polar Bear Plunge. Neillsville American Legion, 6 Boon Blvd, Neillsville, 11:30am- 3:00pm. Jump in the cold water to help raise funds for your non-profit group. Jumpers can collect pledges in advance of the events. 75% of the pledges raised will get donated back to each group. Prizes for the best costumes and most pledges raised will also be awarded. Forms will be posted on website www.ngti.org. Info: Ben Wilson / 715-937-2929 / ngsnowmoile@gmail.com

25: Hawkins, WI. Hawkins Sno-Hawks Brat Feed, Sno-Hawks Groomer Garage, 801 Washington St, Hawkins, 11am-4pm. Info: Christa Luebke / 715415-5975 / FB Hawkins Sno-Hawks

25: Lakewood, WI. Paul Bunyan Riders Snow Fun Day, Waubee Lake Lodge, 18398 Waubee Park Ln, Lakewood, 2pm-7pm. We will have meat raffles, 50/50 raffles, bucket raffles, clothing sales, food and beverages, and more. Come by car or snowmobile. Info: Paul Bunyan Rider FB Page

25: Pickerel, WI. Tombstone Pickerel 2nd Vintage Snowmobile Show, Tombstone Pickerel Snowmobile Clubhouse, N9398 CTH DD, Pickerel, 9:00am – 4:00pm Registration food and beverages available, raffles $10 each sled, more than three free. Show is 10am-Noon Awards at Noon. Guided Ride 12:30 pm-??. Infor: Jeff Keen / 414-852-2566 / jkeen1@me.com

25: Presque Isle, WI. Presque Isle Sno-Bunnies King of the Lake, Lynx Lake Lodge, 10683 Cty Hwy B, Presque Isle, 8am-5pm, Snowmobile drag races in multiple classes with case payout. 50/50 raffle and other raffles and gear for sale, along with opportunities to engage with sponsors. Info: Jack Hinnendael / 414-491-2711 / jhinnendael@uwalumni.com

25: Tomahawk, WI. Hooligan’s Snowmobile Club Tomahawk Radar Run, Hollys Bar, W5698 County Rd N, Tomahawk, 8am-4pm. Timed radar runs with trophies, kitty kat class at noon, food, and raffles. Registration starts at 8am and racing at 10am. Free spectator admission. Info: Ron Kraus / 414430-2570 / FB: Hooligans Snowmobile Club.

25: Union Grove, WI. Racine County Alliance of Snowmobile Clubs Winterfest, Great Lakes Dragway, 18411 1st St, Union Grove, 10am to ?? Gates open at 10am. Radar Run $100 for top speed in all classes. Kids racing – 120cc and 200cc classes, ages 6-12, trophies. Food, heated bar and pavilion, live music, Freedom Raffle. Info: Darren / 414-238-3069 / FB Racine County Alliance of Snowmobile Clubs.

25: Winter, WI. Winter Huskies Fish Fest, Trap’n Fish Lodge, W5598 Log Lodge Rd, Winter, 6am-4pm. Fishing contest. Five classes of Fish. Entry fee $10. Registration starts at 6am. Many raffles and prizes. Music after the event. Info: Drew / 715-266-2787 / www.winterhuskies.com

25: Greenwood, WI. GWR RIDERS 2nd Annual Vintage Sled Show/Run. Traveling 30 miles making pit stops along the way. Stopping at 2 bars and our clubhouse. Breakdown? We will have pickups with trailers ready to help you out. The Cat Cave Museum is the starting point, it has minimal parking, If you are bringing a truck and trailer please contact our club president Tayt Wuethrich. Vintage Show will be at The Cat Cave. If you don’t want to ride you can join us there, open to everyone. Food, raffles, apparel, and trophies at the end. Info: Tayt Wuethrich (Club President) / 715-937-2597

26-29 Eagle River, WI. Women on Snow, Eagle Waters Resort, 3958 Eagle Waters Rd, Eagle, January 26-29, 2025. Weekend package includes condominium lodging, guided trail riding, fuel, lunch, and dinners. Saturday night-themed banquet is full of prizes and surprises. Registration open from October 15- December 15, 2024. Info: Jacki Hildebrandt / 815-351-8707 / womenonsnowwi1@gmail.com

FEBRUARY

1: Adams, WI. Grand Marsh Pathfinders 25th Annual Antique Snowmobile Show, Connells Cedar Shack, 2248 State Hwy 13, Adams, 9:00am. Prizes, Raffles, Food and Beverage. Info: Todd Stamen / 608-548-3745

1: Ellsworth, WI. Rush River Trail Riders Annual Snow Day, Rush River Club House, N4775 450th St, Ellsworth, 10am, 11am and 1pm trail ride, food, and refreshments. Fun for the whole family / 2025 SkiDooMXZ Elec 137 raffle at 3pm (only 250 tickets sold). Info: Brian Pieper / 612-850-8986 / FB Rush River Trail Riders.

1: Fond du Lac, WI. Holyland Flyers Vintage Piston Burners Winter-Show & Ride the Bol, Kiekhaefer Park Aeromarine Sno-Bol, W4235 Kiekhaefer Pkwy, Fond du Lac, 8am-4pm Parade lap at noon. Come ride your vintage snowmobile on the ½ mile oval track! Big ticket raffle drawing at 4pm. Info: Darrin Lefeber / 920273-9601 / holylandsnowflyers.com

1: Madison, WI. Waubesa Snowbirds 2025 Winter Festival, Christy’s Landing on Lake Waubesa, 2952 Waubesa Ave, Madison, Noon-4:00pm. Join us for a day of winter fund fundraising for our club! Christy’s Landing is trail accessible pending good ice. We’ll be having 50/50 Raffles, Meat Raffles and great Raffle prizes. Info: Samantha Nelson / 608-772-7000 / FB Waubesa Snowbirds

1: Halder, WI. Emmet Sno Drifters 10th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Show, Halder Town Hall, 135125 Halder Dr, Halder, 9:00am-5:00pm. Registration at 9am. $5 per sled. Basket raffles, cash raffles, card raffles, 50/50 raffles food and refreshments. Info: Darrell Martin, 715-212-9302.

1: Stetsonville, WI. Tired Iron Vintage Riders Snowmobile Club Show & Ride, Stetsonville Centennial Community Center, 412 E Centennial Ave, Stetsonville, 8:30 am. Trophies, raffles, games, contests, rides. Info: Leon Long / 715-427-5441 / donnablong@yahoo.com / FB Tired Iron Vintage Riders Snowmobile Club

1: Wisconsin Dells, WI. Winfield Wild Cat Winterfest, Bobbers Island Grill, 750 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy South, Wisconsin Dells, 11:00am-4:00pm Music, bucket raffles, vintage snowmobile show, silent auction, live auctions and a kids 120 track weather permitting. Info Curtis Warren / 608-432-1469 / winfieldwildcats2@gmail.com / FB Winfield Wild Cats.

1: Ladysmith, WI. Ladysmith Driftbusters Annual Fundraiser, J & S Supper Club, W9594 State Highway 8, Ladysmith, 11am-3pm. On trail 12/27 between Ladysmith and Bruce. Food and prizes all day with big raffle drawing at 3pm. Info: Dennis Arendt / 715-570-7050 / info@ladysmithdriftbusters.org

2: Johnson Creek, WI. Twin River Riders Slide in Breakfast, Crawfish Junction W6376 Co Rd 1, Johnson Creek, 7:30am-12pm. Info: Nicole Lenz / 920-723-4079 / nicolelenz13@yahoo.com

6: St Germain, WI. St Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club Arrowhead Groomer Show, Arrowhead Groomers/Hamblen Equipment, 6351 Hwy 70 E, St Germain, 9am-2pm. Come check out the latest in grooming equipment and grab a bite to support our trail grooming operations. Everyone welcome. Info: Peggy Ausloos / 920-420-4520 / FB BoBoen

8: Fall River, WI. Rio Doylestown Sled Heads Lazy Lake Radar Run, 7:30am Sign-up Racing 8:30am-3:00pm. Noon Kitty Kat Race. Info: Adam Hohlstein 920-382-7003 / rdsledheads@gmail.com

8: Neosho WI. 29th annual Neosho Cup Snowmobile & UTV Races sponsored by the Ridge & Valley Cruisers. Lakecross & a Radar Run start at 10 am and will go most of the day. Admission is FREE! Hot food and cold beverages will be available in a heated tent, DJ, free kids candy drop at intermission, free shuttle bus... Race classes for beginners to Pros. For more info call Mike 262-629-9575, look on Facebook or rvcsnow.com

8: New Auburn, WI. Neighborly Sno-Goers Chicken & Chili Feed, Shep’s Northshore, N1033 State Highway 40, New Auburn, Noon-4pm, Charcoal chicken dinner & chili annual fundraiser. Info: Jason Frye / 715-595-3047 / Facebook NeighborlySnoGoersSnowmobileClub.

8: Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Kellner Knights Winterfest / Radar Run 2025, Anchor Bay Bar & Grill, 1259 Anchor Bay Landin Dr, Wisconsin Rapids, Radar Run 10am-3pm Live Band and Raffles 5pm-9pm. 10am-3pm Radar run / 50/50 Raffles All day / 4pm Raffle Baskets. Info: Eric Siler / 715-570-0790 / kellnerknightssc@gmail.com / FB Kellner Knights Snowmobile Club

8: Pickerel, WI. Tombstone Pickerel Snow Club Chili Ride, Tombstone Pickerel Snowmobile Clubhouse, N9398 CTH DD, Pickerel, 3pm-6pm. Join us for a fun-filled day! Stop by the Tombstone Pickerel Snowmobile Clubhouse for food, drinks, basket raffles, meat raffles, and more! Come by snowmobile or vehicle. Info: Patti Vogt / 920-642-3777 / tpscvp@gmail.com.

8: West Bend, WI. Kewaskum Sno-Chiefs Vintage Show & Ride, Green Lake in Washington County, 7328 Lakehaven Dr, West Bend. 10am – 3pm Info: Mike Sager / 262-483-3195 / FB Kewaskum Sno-Chiefs

8: Winter, WI. Winter Huskies Big Boyz Toyz 22nd Annual Vintage Ride, Huskies Groomer Shed, Hwy 70 and Grove St, Winter, 9am-6pm. Over 100+ sleds on twenty mile ride. Numerous stops. Pizza at halfway point. Chicken dinner at 4pm with trophies and prizes. Info Mitch Chermack / 651-3035940 / mpcherma@yahoo.com

8: Hayward, WI. Sno-Trails Snowmobile Club Scavenger Hunt, Big Musky, 10211 Big Musky Rd; Pat’s Landing, 7476 Pats Landing Rd; Somewhere Else, 9623 WI 27; Boulevard, 14392 Co Rd K, Fun scavenger hunt taking pictures of unique things that you have a guide for. Trivia at two stops with prizes, 50/50 trivia matching game, and other fun tidbits along the way. Will be a truly different ride. Fun for all. Info: Judy Flynn / 612-991-0494 / Suse Whitt / 630-408-1185 /snotrailssc@gmail.com

9: Manitowish Waters, WI. MW Sno Skeeters Snowmobile Club Breakfast Fundraiser, Pea Patch Motel and Saloon, Downtown Manitowish Water, Hwy W, Manitowish Waters, 8am-Noon. Info: www.sno-skeeter.org / 715-5432455

9: Presque Isle, WI. Presque Isle Sno-Bunnies, Mid Winter Event –Meat Raffle, PI Pub, 11583 Cty Hwy B, Presque Isle, 4-9pm, Meat Raffle, 50/50 raffle during Super Bowl. Info: Jack Hinnendael / 414-491-2711 / jhinnendael@uwalumni.com

15: Arbor Vitae, WI. Cross Country Cruisers Fundraiser Raffle Drawing and Cruisers Card Run. Cross Country Cruisers Clubhouse/Barn, 1503 Helminski Rd, Arbor Vitae, WI Noon – 6pm. Doors open at noon Cruisers Card Winners to be drawn at 3pm and the big raffle drawing will be 5pm. There will be food, beverages, and raffles all afternoon. Info: Deb Meyer / 715-614-8140 / www.com/cccsnowmobileclub

15: Coloma, WI. Coloma Pathfinders Radar Run, Pleasant Lake Boat Landing, 3rd Drive & Pleasant Lake, Coloma, WI. 8am-4pm Snowmobile run with timing lights Ice track. If snow permits extra snow track may be available. Kitty Kat race at noon $20 for 3 runs. Info: Mike Schliepp / 715572-1354 / www.colomapathfinders.com

15: Elcho, WI. Sno-Devils SC Annual Open House, Sno-Devils Community Building, N11310 Riordan St, Elcho, 11am-3pm, View our groomers and talk snow. Food and refreshments. Bring the whole family by trail or car. Laurie or Fred Schauer / 715-275-4051 / snodevilsclub@gmail.com

15: Drummond, WI. Drummond Dirt & Sno-Jacks 25th Anniversary Drummond Bar Stool Races, Drummond Lake Park, Delta Drummond Rd, Drummond,11am-4pm. Races, wipeouts, Music to DJ Chad Jaeger, brats, chili, burgers, Beverages, Big raffle, 50/50 raffles, Racer Village, Anniversary Bling, Info: dirtandsno-jacks.com

15: Hager City, WI. Bay City Bluff Riders Vintage Show& Ride, The Bluffs Bar & Grill, N1833 785th St, Hager City, WI Registration 9am-11am 13 classes for sleds up to the year 2000. Info: Roger Spindler / 715-495-8835 / zcat@ bevcomm.net

15: Manitowish Waters. MW Sno Skeeters Snowmobile Club Winter Rendezvous, Sno Skeeter Groomer Barn, 5733 Airport Road, Manitowish Waters, 10am-6pm. Family event, food, raffle baskets, 2025 Arctic Cat Riot 858 Sled Raffle Drawing, groomer rides, kids activities, hockey puck, fun for the entire family. Info: 715-543-2455 / www.sno-skeeter.org

15: Phillips, WI. Elk River Pioneers Picnic, Russo’s Hill on corridor 12 / trail 80 or by car on Carpenter Creek Rd, Signs will be posted. 10am-4pm, Food and beverages are available on site. Info: Arlyne Frane 715-332-5628 / elkriverpioneers@gmail.com

15: Presque Isle, WI. Presque Isle Sno-Bunnies Basket Raffle, PI Pub 11585 Cty Hwy B, Presque Isle, 11am-6pm Drawing at 4pm. Donated basket raffle, 50 items donated from local businesses. Info: Jack Hinnendael / 414-4912711 / jhinnendael@uwalumni.com

15: Rib Lake, WI. Interwald Wanderers Snowmobile Club Taylor County Fun Day, Zondlos Bar, Hwy C & Hwy 102, Rib Lake, Noon-4pm. Raffle tickets for cash prizes can be purchased ahead of time by any Taylor County Snowmobile Club member or on the day of the event. Join us for games, music, a variety of raffles, and great food! Zondlos is on Taylor County Snowmobile Trail 102 and we will have a warm bonfire waiting for you!

15: St Germain, WI. St Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club Scavenger Hunt & Family Fun Day, St Germain Community Park, 545 Sth 155, St Germain, 10am-3pm. Snowmobile scavenger hunt, cookout & bonfire. Food, games, prizes, raffles & more. Like & follow us on Facebook for up-to-the-minute details! Membership meeting to follow activities. Info: Josh Renkes / 715891-2646 / FB BoBoen.

15: Townsend, WI. Red Arrow Snowmobile & ATV Club Snow Fest, Townsend Town Hall, 16564 Elm St, Townsend, WI 11am-5pm. Food, drinks, meat raffle, children’s activities, Info: www.RedArrowTownsend.com

16: Barnes, WI. Barnstormers Snowmobile Club Meat Raffles, Barnes Trading Post, 4170 Cty Rd N, Barnes, 3pm Info: Carol Westerberg / 715-7952753 / jockowest@gmail.com

16: Lowell, WI. Lowell Trackmasters 42nd Annual Lumberjack Breakfast, Lowell VFW, 280 South St, Lowell, 8am-12:30pm, All-you-can-eat breakfast to benefit Lowell Trackmaster. Info: Angi Firari / 920-210-0170 / FB Lowell Trackmasters

20: Marathon, WI. Rib Knights Inc, Bingo, Memories Ballroom, 142475 Cty Rd NN, Marathon, doors open at 5pm bingo starts @ 6:30pm $1,000 in payouts! Basket Raffles and 50/50 drawings, cash bar, and food available. Info: FB Rib Knights Snowmobile Club

20: Presque Isle, WI. Manitowish Waters Sno Skeeters Snowmobile Club Spaghetti Feed, Rustic Roadhaus, 5194 Hwy 51, Manitowish Waters, 4pm to 7pm. Info: www.sno-skeeter.org / 715-543-8500

22: Lake Tomahawk, WI. New Tom Sno Fleas Vintage Ride and Show, Shamrock Pub & Eatery, 7235 Bradley St (Hwy 47), Lake Tomahawk, WI, 9am-4pm. Vintage snowmobile show, ride following to scenic overlook, fun and games, world championship bogie wheel toss, raffle, and drawings. Info Russ Edelburg / 608-215-5023 / russ.edelburg@gmail.com

22: Minocqua, WI. Minocqua Forest Riders Vintage Radar Run, Show and Snowmobile Raffle. Area 31, 13050 Gilbertson Rd, Minocqua. 8am - 6pm. Radar run registration 8am - Noon, Racing 10am-2:30pm, Vintage show: 8am-6pm, Snowmobile Raffle 5:00pm. Food and beverages available. Info: John Ryan/ minocquaforestriders@gmail.com / minocquaforestriders.org

22: Presque Isle, WI. Presque Isle Sno-Bunnies Winterfest, Lynx Lake Lodge, 10683 Cty Hwy B, Presque Isle, Starts at 11am, Music, Raffles, Drinks & Food on trail #6 with winter-themed games. Info: Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce / 715-686-2910 / chamber@presqueisle.com

22: Pulaski, WI. Chase Sno Chasers Stone Varn Vintage Show & Ride, Chase Stone Barn Park, 8246 Cty Rd S, Pulaski, WI 9am3pm. Registration 9-11am $5 donation for the first two sleds, no charge for additional sleds. Trophy presentation at 1pm. Vintage ride to follow (weather permitting). Hot food, refreshments, and lots of parking are available! Info: Mike Horn / 920-6097994 / chasenochasers.org

22: Stoughton, WI. Stoughton Viking Snowdrifters Spaghetti Dinner and Fundraiser, Halverson’s Everything Nice, 1965 Barber Dr, Stoughton, 5pm-8pm. Tickets are $20 per person and available from club members or at the door. Raffles and door prizes. Info: Bob Craig / 608-212-9986 / vikingsnowdrifters@gmail.com

22: Wilton, WI. Snowmobile Trails of Monroe County Annual Fundraiser, Wilton Community Building, 400 East Ave, Wilton, 7-10pm, Raffles, drawings, food, refreshments, and fun for everyone. Tickets available from club members or at the door. Come meet Miss Snowflake, money goes to support the Scholarship fund. Info: Tom Popp / 608-372-9050 / www. monroetrails.com

22: Hayward, WI. Sno-Trails Snowmobile Club Ride to Hecklers Hill, Breakfast at Chief Lake Lodge, 7444 N Pats Landing Rd, Hayward, WI 8:30am. Breakfast at Chief Lake Lodge. Specials on drinks, join us and Sawyer for the ride to Heckler’s Hill to “cheer” on the Birkie Skiers. Bring your cowbells.

22: Tigerton, WI. Tiger Snowmobile Club 5th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Show, Tiger Snowmobile Club Shed, 601 W Alder St, Tigerton, 9am-3pm. Registration 9am, Trail ride 1pm, and Winners 3pm (Vintage Clothing, Best of Show, Furthest Traveled). $3.00 per sled registration fee-free after 5 sleds. Info: Delbert Wudstrack / 920-495-1043 / FB Tiger Snowmobile Club.

22: Brackett WI. Bracketteers Snowmobile Club’s Vintage Snowmobile Show, Brackett WI, Hwy 53 south of Eau Claire. Registration 10am - 12pm. Lunch & raffles throughout the day. 2 pm awards for sleds, wearing vintage attire, and drawing for prizes 1981 Artic Cat El Tigre 5000 or $750, $300, & 22” Blackstone Griddle. Info: Call (715) 559-0523 / FB: Bracketteers Snowmobile Club.

23: Neillsville, WI. Neillsville-Granton Trailbusters Polar Bear Plunge, Neillsville American Legion, 6 Boon Blvd, Neillsville, 11:30am-4pm. Jump in the cold water to help raise funds for your non-profit group. Jumpers can collect pledges in advance of the event. 75% of the pledges raised will get donated back to each group. Prizes for the best costumes and most pledges raised will also be awarded. Forms will be posted on website www.ngti.org in January. Info: Ben Wilson / 715-937-2929 / ngsnowmobile@gmail.com

23: Phillips, WI. Elk River Pioneers Breakfast, South Fork Bar & Grill, N11154 Cty Rd F, Phillips 8am-Noon. Breakfast starts at 8am with Bucket Raffles to start at 9am. Info: Arlyne Frane / 715-332-5628 / elkriverpioneers@gmail.com

2 Brothers Powersports Onalaska 608-781-3360 2brotherspowersports.com

Airtec Sports Rice Lake 715-234-8174 airtecsportsricelake.com

Airtec Sports Roberts 715-760-3600 airtecsportsroberts.com

Donahue Super Sports Wisconsin Rapids 715-424-1762 donahuesupersports.com

Ecklund Motorsports Appleton 920-734-7134 ecklundmotorsports.com

Hayward Power Sports Hayward 715-462-3674 haywardpowersports.com

Ken’s Sports of Green Bay Suamico 920-264-0858 kenssportsgreenbay.com Land O’ Lakes

lolrec.com

Len Ebert & Sons Clintonville 715-752-4428 lenebert.com

Monroe Powersports Inc Monroe 608-325-5056 mpsskidoo.com

Rob’s Performance Motorsports LLC Johnson Creek 920-699-3288 robsperformance.com

Simonar Sports Inc. Luxemburg 920-845-2725 simonarsports.com

Tomahawk Sports Center Tomahawk 715-453-5373 tomahawksportscenter.com

Track Side Eagle River 715-479-2200 tracksideinc.com

Vetesnik Power Sports Richland Center 608-647-8808 vetesnik.com

Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs – Wesbsite: www.awsc.org

529 Trail Side Dr., Suite 200, DeForest, WI 53532 Phone: 800-232-4108 or 608-846-5530 • Fax: 608-846-5534 • Email: awsc@awsc.org

President - Lori Heideman • president@awsc.org • 715-741-0488 • Vice President – Randy Murdock • vicepresident@awsc.org • 608-343-0500

Secretary - Sue Smedegard • secretary@awsc.org • 715-791-0082 • Treasurer – Steve Clark • 608-843-9546 • treasurer@awsc.org

Executive Director - Mike Holden • holdenmach@outlook.com • 920-980-2321

AWSC DIRECTORS AND REPS BY COUNTY

Adams County Director | Warren Starner 262-255-5292 | wstarner@wi.rr.com

Adams County Rep | John Steinke 715-459-1361 |johnadamz73@gmail.com

Ashland County Director John Westfahl 920-740-5020 | jwwestfahl@gmail.com

Barron County Director | Pete Schneider 715-234-6636 | schneiderconst@gmail.com

Barron County Rep | Markie Hansen 715-651-7207 | markie_ann@yahoo.com

Bayfield County Director | Matthew Susienka 757-581-7068 | yaderaye@yahoo.com

Bayfield County Rep | Tiffany Mallory 218-491-1071 | tiffanyjane2203@gmail.com

Brown County Director | Ron Kucera 920-655-7034 | rsk2140@gmail.com

Brown County Rep | Alan Mazna 920-819-5128/920-321-8551 | alanmazna@yahoo.com

Buffalo County Director | Rick Duellman 608-867-3419 | duellman.rick@gmail.com

Buffalo County Rep | Dave Green 715-495-9766 | davefixeshomes@gmail.com

Burnett County Director | Jon Schoepke 715-349-7340 | schoepke@sirentel.net

Burnett County Rep | Jim Smedegard 715-656-3855 | suesmed@gmail.com

Calumet County Director | Tim Gambsky 920-378-0104 | tgambsky@gmail.com

Calumet County Rep Holly Gambsky 920-851-6002 | hgambsky@yahoo.com

Chippewa County Director Don Gunderson | 715-868-0006 back40trailriders@yahoo.com

Chippewa County Rep | Jean Rygiel 715-829-0503 | greenie19446@gmail.com

Clark County Director | Dennis Johnson 715-644-2039 | 500ssskidoo@gmail.com

Clark County Rep | Paul Drescher 715-743-4752 | padrescher@tds.net

Columbia County Director John (Jr) Brozek | 920-382-2620 jnttbrozek@centurytel.net

Columbia County Rep Ron Benoy | 608-617-6003 rbgopher@yahoo.com

Crawford County Director | Chris Olson 608-778-9767 | olsonfeed@gmail.com

Dane County Director | Sam Landes 608-849-7680 | slandes58@gmail.com

Dane County Rep Steve Clark 608-843-9546 | clarkslc1@gmail.com

Dodge County Director | Daniel Reinhardt 920-296-0665 | nanapoppyr77@yahoo.com Dodge County Rep | Brad Lagerman 920-210-9591 cblagerman70@sbcglobal.net

Door County Director Steve Sohns 920-839-1247 | sohns2833@gmail.com

Door County Rep | Kevin Seiler 920-493-4620 | jackseiler1234@gmail.com

Douglas County Director | Matt Holter 715-296-1012 | mahcol1012@yahoo.com

Douglas County Rep | Dustin Androski 218-428-3015 | superiorite@gmail.com

Dunn County Director | Steve Baier 715-495-3269 | thebaiers@wwt.net

Dunn County Rep | Kevin Knospe 715-235-9685 | kdknosp@wwt.net

Eau Claire County Director | Ron Larson 715-828-6559 | txlindy@charter.net

Eau Claire County Rep | Max Henning 715-864-6389 | maxhenning4@gmail.com

Florence County Director | Jim Petroff | 906-396-3782 jimpetroff4@gmail.com

DIRECTORS AT LARGE (PAST PRESIDENTS)

Doug Johnson | 715-268-6025 djsnow@amerytel.net

Orv Langohr | 920-565-4277

Scott Makowski | 262-794-3061 cookymanbev@gmail.com

Dave Newman | 715-212-7914 | riprider56@gmail.com

Donna White | 920-348-5719 snodirdj@gmail.com

Florence County Rep | Jerry Heidtke 920-946-7019 | jrheidtke3@gmail.com

Fond Du Lac County Director

Ben Costello | 920-251-4690 | 3020costello@live.com

Fond Du Lac County Rep | Tom Hinchliffe 414-322-8483 | hinchdundee@gmail.com

Forest County Director | Calvin Schmidt 414-791-9760 | calschmidt23@gmail.com

Forest County Rep | Robert Erdman 715-484-2277 | ezdock@dwave.net

Grant County Director | Theresa Braudt 608-988-6590 | theresabraudt@yahoo.com

Grant County Rep | Patrick Neff 608-739-3211 | neff0315@gmail.com

Green County Director | Darren Roth 608-214-9760 | roth9400@gmail.com

Green County Rep | Mark Stephens 608-844-0018 | mks601@msn.com

Green Lake County Director Michelle Gates | 920-229-5180 mmgates@charter.net

Green Lake County Rep | Tim Beier 920-858-0473 | proplowing@gmail.com

Iowa County Director | Jerry Buol 608-575-4319 | fatboyten@yahoo.com

Iowa County Rep | Scott Carlson 608-425-0063 l acemechanic@mhtc.net

Iron County Director | Larry Erickson 715-561-4834 | lderickson46@gmail.com

Iron County Rep | Joe Olson 715-561-3313 | joeolson@chartermi.net

Jackson County Director | Joe Kniseley 715-896-4695 | joeteresakniseley@gmail.com

Jackson County Rep | Kris Ward 715-225-8930 | wards2530@gmail.com

Jefferson County Director Sherman Lawson | 920-648-2531 bigsherm@charter.net

Jefferson County Rep | Ethan Degner 920-723-2259 | degner24@gmail.com

Juneau County Director | Mike Hack 715-886-5999 | mwhack@wctc.net

Kenosha County Director | Sean Moore 262-496-4984 | moore.68@outlook.com

Kenosha County Rep | Jeff Gronli 262-721-7332 | jeffgro2003@yahoo.com

Kewaunee County Director Jay Thompson | 920-676-2479 jaysthompson66@yahoo.com

Kewaunee County Rep | Josh Haen 920-819-2289 | jbhaen@yahoo.com

La Crosse County Director | Kyle Soden 608-386-4587 | ksoden22@gmail.com

La Crosse County Rep | Nancy Olson 608-780-2524(C) | olybsnow@charter.net

Lafayette County Director | Leon Wolfe 608-574-5253 | leonnwolfe81@gmail.com

Lafayette County Rep Brian Bredeson 608-482-5380 | brbredeson@gmail.com

Langlade County Director | Tim Grall 715-216-3910 | tlgrall@hotmail.com

Langlade County Rep | Steve Noskowiak 715-610-1459 | sjjmnosko87@gmail.com

Marinette County Director | Jeff Schwaller 715-927-5160 | jschwaller50@gmail.com

Marinette County Rep | Patti Mullarky 715-324-6020 | vintagepats@yahoo.com

Marquette County Director Mathew Buchholz | 608-354-8708 | marqawscdirrep@gmail.com

Marquette County Rep | James Johnson 608-296-2085 | kmjohnson@marqs.net

Milwaukee County Director | Jim Marks 414-810-9526(C) | ja_marks@tds.net

Milwaukee County Rep | Darin Prihoda Monroe County Director | Jason Guthrie 608-372-7019 | arlog8891@hotmail.com

Monroe County Rep | Thomas Popp 608-372-9050 | uniquedesigns@centurytel.net

Oconto County Director Deb Uhlenbrauck | 920-373-8578 uhlenbrauck@centurylink.net

Oconto County Rep | Gary Wagner 920-960-6823 | garywagner577@gmail.com

Oneida County Director Steve (Fuzzy) Moran | 715-367-0676 swamph2ofuzzy@gmail.com

Oneida County Rep | Scott Swendson 414-550-8961 | scott@swendsonmotorsports.com

Outagamie County Director | Gary Timm 920-841-6177 | gbcaetmm@gmail.com

Outagamie County Rep | David Gaskill 920-309-0140 | dgaskillsnow@gmail.com

Ozaukee County Director | Wally Thill 262-692-9165 | wallyth57@gmail.com

Pepin County Director | CJ Spindler 715-563-4982 | cj.spindler@outlook.com

Pepin County Rep | Gary Bauer 715-495-1532 | grbauer@nelson-tel.net

Pierce County Director | Roger Spindler 715-495-8836 | jrsping@bevcomm.net

Pierce County Rep | Scott Evans 715-222-3224 | scott.hugh.evans@gmail.com

Polk County Director | Dan Carlson 715-566-0177 | dkcarlson.949@gmail.com

Polk County Rep | Doug Johnson 715-268-6025 | djsnow@amerytel.net

Portage County Director | Brian Swan 715-824-2585 | mrsleddin@gmail.com

Portage County Rep John Spreda 715-347-4072 | johnspreda@tds.net

Price County Director | Jim Walcisak 715-905-0100 | jawalcis@gmail.com

Price County Rep | Deric Bilgrien 715-820-3662 | globalderic@hotmail.com

Racine County Director | Mike Pauers 262-822-7277 | mpauersrtb@yahoo.com

Racine County Rep | Jim Lone 262-332-1536 | jameslone19@yahoo.com

Richland County Director | Kerry Severson 608-604-5911 | kseverson99@gmail.com

Sauk County Director | Tim Lins 608-574-5930| tlins79@gmail.com

Sauk County Rep | Ted Walmer 608-576-2223 | walmer1997@gmail.com

Sawyer County Director | Cathy LaReau 715-558-8966 | cathy@sawyercountytrails.com

Sawyer County Rep | Don Mrotek 715-634-8458 | don.mrotek@gmail.com

Shawano County Director Carol Grunewald | 715-754-5144 carol_g_1979@frontiernet.net

Shawano County Rep Katie Ann Grunewald | 715-754-5144 ktang_16@yahoo.com

Sheboygan County Director | Mike Holden 920-980-2321 | holdenmach@outlook.com

Sheboygan County Rep | Larry Rietbrock 920-645-5771 | larryrietbrock@tds.net

St. Croix County Director Michael Fletcher | 715-386-9016 mfletch9016@gmail.com

St. Croix County Rep | Rob Hackworthy 715-977-2173 | hackworo@gmail.com

Taylor County Director | Bob Meyer 715-437-0581 | bobstarla@gmail.com

Taylor County Rep | Nick Meyer 715-965-3682 l westborosnodusters@gmail.com

Trempealeau County Director Norbie Ziegler | 608-865-0362 ziegler.n14@gmail.com

Trempealeau County Rep | Paula Ziegler 608-865-0645 | pjziegler24@gmail.com

Vernon County Director | Lee Johnson 608-632-1328 | lcjohnson@mwt.net

Vilas County Director | Fred Suchy 815-263-3734 | fredsuchy6r@gmail.com

Vilas County Rep | Dan Beck 715-891-6324 | dwbrusty@yahoo.com

Walworth County Director | John Stohr 262-945-0202 | johnstohr5@gmail.com

Walworth County Rep | Chuck Gamache 847-217-9482 | cwgamache@gmail.com

Washburn County Director Gwen Welter 715-635-2614 | gwenga@hotmail.com

Washburn County Rep | Judy Ringlien 715-520-3121 | sjringlien6040@gmail.com

Washington County Director Dean Wandel | 414-322-0872 dwandel1@wi.rr.com

Washington County Rep | Jerry Zier 262-628-2282 | jerryzier50@gmail.com

Waukesha County Director | Karen Jeras | 262-617-1137 | sledbugs@hotmail.com

Lincoln County Director | Gary Hilgendorf 715-453-2629 | revitup2@frontier.com

Lincoln County Rep | Mark Swope 715-536-3711 |swamper@frontier.com

Manitowoc County Director | Brian Woelfel 920-286-2709 | kbwoelfel@tm.net

Manitowoc County Rep | Kris Woelfel 920-286-2709 | kbwoelfel@tm.net

Marathon County Director Wayde Kreager | 715-573-7282(C) wayde@kreagerinsurance.com

Marathon County Rep | AJ Kreager 715-581-8610 | misssnowflake2122@gmail.com

AWSC COUNTY YOUTH REPS

Adams | Brooklyn Wolfe

Brown | Aubrey Allen

Buffalo | Christian Langhorst

Chippewa | Macy Lagesse

Columbia | Parker Grams

Dane | Tanner Clark

Dodge | Lindsey Unger

Fond du Lac | Olivia Mueller

Jackson | Anessa Olson

Jefferson | Jena Lenz

Jefferson | Jenna Degner

Richland County Rep | Eric Siemandel 608-604-1031 | mtnmaxman600@gmail.com

Rock County Director | Rodney Burzinski 608-207-0065 rodney.burzinski@abcsupply.com

Rock County Rep | Erica Voelker 608-447-1621 | erkeehn@gmail.com

Rusk County Director | Jason Frye 715-595-3047 | jaythepyro@yahoo.com

Rusk County Rep | Terry Merget 715-567-0411 | merget.terry@gmail.com

Kenosha | Samantha Goldman

Kewaunee | Maggie Pravecheck

Monroe | Sara Guthrie

Oconto | Mya Magnin

Oneida | Julia Gray

Portage | Abby Bey

Portage | Lauren Loesl

Portage | Autumn Polum

Price | Lance Walcisak

Racine | Matthew Smith

Racine | Zachary Vogt

Trempealeau | Lucas Williams

Waukesha County Rep | Andy Slaby 262-424-5917 | andy.slaby@gmail.com

Waupaca County Director | Ronald Fietzer 920-982-2760

Waupaca County Rep | David Sarna 920-470-1429 | sarnadave@gmail.com

Waushara County Director | Stuart McIntyre | 715-258-9316 stuandjoanie@yahoo.com

Waushara County Rep | David Barker 715-335-6561 | wildqwlt@uniontel.net

Winnebago County Director | Mike Giese 920-450-5865 | wabmko@gmail.com

Winnebago County Rep | Paul Kuehnl 920-915-6527 l turfworkspro@yahoo.com

Wood County Director | Mike Herzberg 715-498-3274 | irideall@yahoo.com

Wood County Rep | Margie Straka 715-305-5040 | mmjajm2@gmail.com

AWSC COUNTY YOUTH REPS

Continued

Waukesha | Aubrey Dill

YOUTH ADVISORS

Brown | Bryce Allen

Green Lake | Madisyn Gates-Roehl

Jackson | Jake Ward

Jefferson | Ethan Degner

Marathon |AJ Kreager

CLUB NEWS

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS AND 10TH ANNUAL VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE SHOW

By: Darrell Martin – Emmet Sno Drifters

nowmobiling has come a long way since the golden era of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. Back then, every town seemed to have its own manufacturer, with over 250 competing brands fueling the market. Founded in 1975, the Emmet Sno Drifters have been celebrating this rich history for 50 years, bringing enthusiasts together to preserve the legacy of snowmobiling’s golden age.

This passion sparked the creation of our Annual Vintage Snowmobile Show a decade ago. The first few years brought modest success, with 50-60 sleds on display. Despite great food, amazing raffle baskets, and a welcoming atmosphere, growth was slow. Then, about five years ago, we introduced the #25daysofvintage campaign on social media, sharing rare sleds and personal stories from members. The response was incredible, with some posts reaching up to 45,000 viewers. This engagement not only bolstered attendance but also brought unique, rare snowmobiles into the spotlight.

This year, we are thrilled to celebrate the 10th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Show, set for February 1, 2025, in Halder, Wisconsin. This milestone celebrates a decade of honoring snowmobiling heritage and fostering camaraderie among enthusiasts.

favorite categories like “Best Dressed,” “Loud Pipe Contest,” and “One Pull.”

The event has grown immensely, now showcasing 120-140 vintage snowmobiles, tracked machines, groomers, and cutters each year. Snowmobiling fans from across the Midwest flock to see these mechanical masterpieces and connect with fellow enthusiasts. For our 10th year, we aim to make this the biggest and best celebration yet!

Here’s what attendees can look forward to:

Awards: Unique, custom trophies for 1st and 2nd place in most classes, plus crowd

Community Gathering: Explore the full field of snowmobiles, warm up inside the old town hall with fresh food, enjoy a cold beverage, and try your luck at 25-30 basket raffles.

Family Fun: Activities include a belt-throwing contest, kids’ coloring contest, and card raffles.

Trail Ride: Weather permitting, join a guided ride to Halder’s iconic Martin Teepee after the awards.

As we celebrate 50 years of the Emmet Sno Drifters, we reflect on the snowmobiling legacy we’ve helped build and the community

SNOFEST 2025: CELEBRATING 55 YEARS OF SNOWMOBILING

The Cross Country Cruisers will celebrate their 55th year as a club in 2025. The Cruisers are one of the oldest clubs in Wisconsin. Over the years, many fundraisers have kept our trails and equipment in the best possible condition.

Fundraisers are the club’s livelihood, so last year the Cruisers added something different to attract more people to their largest fundraising event of the year. As snowmobiling is a family tradition, vintage snowmobiles carry memories as well as an opportunity to be creative with repairing old machines on a budget. Who doesn’t like talking about their snowmobiles, seeing the old stuff, and learning about where the sport evolved from? It brings all ages together to share the nostalgia of yesteryear.

Due to the popularity of vintage snowmobiles, the cruisers will be holding their 2nd Annual SnoFest on January 17 and 18, at their

we’ve fostered. This event is not just about machines; it’s about bringing people together to share stories, memories, and a love for winter.

Mark your calendars for February 1, 2025, in Halder, WI, and join us in celebrating a decade of snowmobiling excellence. Bring your sled or simply come to admire it. We can’t wait to see you!

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Cruisers clubhouse/barn in Arbor Vitae, WI. Who would have ever thought you might see that old sled you rode in the 60s again? Maybe even with the same snowmobile outfits you wore?

SnoFest went over well last year, and needless to say, it saved the day for the event due to the lack of snow and trails being closed. 77 vintage sleds were shown last year. Lots of vintage enthusiasts and something for all ages. The Cruisers plan to more than double the number of snowmobile entries, adding more classes of restored and non-restored starting with sleds 1969 or older going up to sleds as new as 2000, and also adding more classes such as best racing model and cutters to the list of nostalgic rides. There will also be two vintage trail rides (long and short) after the awards as well as many raffles and an array of food and beverages to appeal to everyone. We have also reached out to the K.A.O.S. and the Next Gen Riders in hopes that they will be able to attend SnoFest and promote young riders in the snowmobile communities.

Cruisers hope to have a great SnoFest again on January 17 and 18, bringing old and new together as a club and sharing experiences of the sport of snowmobiling. Think Snow!

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