WSN March

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11 WISCONSIN’S SNOWMOBILE RECREATION COUNCIL AWSC

President, Dave Newman, walks us through who the Snowmobile Recreation Council is, and what they met about in February.

12 BADGER STATE SNOWMOBILE TOUR RIDE Follow this 13-stop adventure starting in Wausau and ending at the famed Derby Complex for the World Championship Opening Ceremonies in Eagle River.

22 WISCONSIN MILITARY RIDE WSN Editor, Kale Wainer, was invited to join Wisconsin’s Military Snowmobile Ride in Eagle River. See why he thinks this is the greatest veteran appreciation event in the state.

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A JAM PACKED MARCH ISSUE

Idon’t want to believe it, but I have to — this is the last Wisconsin Snowmobile News issue of the season, and it’s a packed one! When you flip to the next page (6), make sure to read the President column by Dave Newman. After writing 91 of them for the pages of WSN, this particular one will be his last as President of the AWSC before retiring. I’d like to thank Dave for his dedication to making organized snowmobiling better in the state of Wisconsin, and have personally enjoyed working with him on the content and messaging shared in this magazine.

Dave also covered two stories in this issue — the first was a meeting report from his involvement with the Snowmobile Recreation Council (SRC). If you aren’t familiar with the SRC, for good measure, a bit of background information was included to get you up to speed. The second story included Dave’s involvement with the Badger State Snowmobile Torch Tour and its exciting 13stop journey starting in Wausau and ending at the famed Derby Complex in Eagle River for the World Championship races.

The middle of this issue contains a handy guide to the AWSC’s 1,200+ commercial sponsor listings spread over 72 counties. Make sure to patronize these businesses throughout the year who support organized snowmobiling and powersports in Wisconsin. To become a commercial sponsor, or see a digital listing, visit awsc.org. One of my favorite sections every year in the March issue is reading-up on the latest snowmobile models released by all the OEMs! Hopefully this section is a starting point to educate you, so informed spring order purchase decisions can be made. It’s important to note, we covered new models from Arctic Cat, Polaris and BRP, but Yamaha is visibly absent. This wasn’t on purpose — at the time of printing, Yamaha’s information had not yet been released. To make up for it, please visit mspninc.com to read the digital March WSN version which will include information on the 2024 Yamaha offerings. And while you’re there, catch-up, or reread, any of the seven WSN issues you may have missed this past season.

I was fortunate enough to be asked to attend the January Wisconsin Military Ride in Eagle River on behalf of Wisconsin Snowmobile News. You’ll find my story in the back quarter of this issue. This is quite the event, and one of the best veteran appreciation events in the state! I’d personally like to thank all the veterans who attended, allowing me the privilege to meet you, and I sincerely thank you for your service.

Rounding out this issue is a whole lot of Club News, a couple great Club Flashback stories and a thorough list of Wisconsin snowmobile club events. Thank you to all the clubs and volunteers who take the time to submit this information every season! Your contributions add to these pages and represent how truly incredible it is to snowmobile in the great state of Wisconsin.

Take care - Kale

MY LAST COLUMN — THANK YOU EVERYONE INVOLVED WITH THE AWSC

By: Dave Newman

As I started to write this, I realized this is my 91st column. No wonder I’ve been having trouble coming up with new topics to write about lately. Thank you, Kale (WSN editor), for giving me the space to make this last special column a little longer.

A LIFETIME OF INVOLVEMENT

As I look back, my involvement in organized snowmobiling all began in 1972 with a John Deere 400 snowmobile and joining my club at 16 years old. I’ve been involved in my club and snowmobiling ever since. Little did I know how much that involvement would turn out to be! It included 15 years as club president and numerous years as an officer on the county level before moving up to Clark County AWSC Director in 1996. In 2008, I was elected AWSC Executive Director, a position I held for two years before being elected AWSC Vice President for four years. In 2014, I was elected as president, an office I have held for the past nine years. Now, I’ve decided it’s time to step down and let Lori Heideman lead you as president. So, for this month’s column, I’ll reflect on my time as president.

THANK YOU MENTORS

I couldn’t look back at these years without recognizing all the mentors I had along the way. While there were many, I need to name a couple. Locally, I appreciate the support I got from the preceding Clark County Director, Howie Frane, and how he promoted the AWSC during his time. I need to thank past AWSC president, Donna White, for her guidance during and after her time in office. Most of all, I need to recognize and remember former Rock County Director and friend, Morris Nelson, who we lost in 2016. Without the knowledge he shared with me, and his encouragement, it is unlikely I would have ended up as AWSC President.

WORKING TIRELESSLY TOWARD AWSC SUCCESS

I’ve always said, as president, I dealt with something regarding snowmobiling every day throughout the year, and over the years, that covered a lot of different topics. After working tirelessly during my time as vice president on what we called CAP/STEP legislation that brought about the trail pass, it was passed in 2014. I spent a lot of time that first year as president working with our office and the DNR to figure out how to implement the brand new program. Much of my time was spent spreading the word about how it would work and answering questions from many club members. At the time, many had their doubts and some insisted it would never work, but that has been proven wrong. It has done exactly what it was meant to do which was to increase the amount of revenue into the state snowmobile program — the benefits of which we are now reaping. The increase in revenue resulted in funding of over 1,600 miles of new trail in the past four years and provided an increase in the amount of dollars available to clubs for the work they do. And it increased the number of club and AWSC members from 26,000 at the time to over 41,000 now.

Over the years I have testified numerous times at the Capitol and before the Natural Resources Board on several bills and issues. Some of the other bills I was instrumental in passing included increasing funding per mile from $250 to $300, eliminating the 40 foot rule for 2-way traffic on snowmobile trails near roads and covering the cost of the GPS trackers through the program. I have also worked with our lobbyist to protect snowmobile interests in each state budget and legislative session. I have enjoyed working with our lobbyist and attorney during my time as president and am proud of the work we have accomplished on behalf of our clubs and membership.

Beyond the many conventions, workshops and director meetings that I have helped plan and participated in, I have been involved in many other AWSC events over the years. Including several AWSC VIP Rides, Snowmobile Friendly Community award presentations and Badger State Games Torch Tours. I have been honored to represent the association at many International Snowmobile Congresses and ACSA Washington DC Fly-ins. Over the years I have represented AWSC at many DNR meetings and study groups which resulted in developing relationships with DNR personnel and representatives from many other user groups. I have attended every Snowmobile Rec Council meeting during my time in office, both as a member on the council and after I wasn’t reappointed. I have been a supporter of the KAOS program from the beginning and was instrumental in setting up the vintage/history committee.

WORKING WITH GREAT AWSC MEMBERS

I had the privilege to work with two great office/business managers. When I was elected, Lori Pohl asked me to promise I would stick around until she retired. I did and enjoyed working with her very much. When she did retire in 2019, I worked with the executive board to find her replacement. We hired and helped train our current manager, Stormy Hovey, who is serving us very well. I also was instrumental in hiring Don Hamilton as our association coordinator. Don has been very helpful and hopefully this position will take some of the load off those who volunteer for an AWSC office in the future.

It has been a pleasure to work with all the AWSC Executive Board members for these years, especially, Sue Smedegard and Lori Heideman, who have been involved for all of my nine years. One of my goals when elected was to involve the entire executive board in more of the decisions in the day-to-day operations of the association. I also threw a lot of information at them and hopefully educated them about many other issues involving snowmobiling. I also need to thank all of the directors and reps who participated in our meetings and the guidance they have provided. They all have been great to work with and many of them will be friends for life. And I need to thank all of the clubs and their members for their support over all of the years. I have met more snowmobilers than I can ever count and I appreciate every conversation I had with them.

EDUCATION THROUGH WSN AND FINAL THANK YOU

I also tried to educate our members with important information through my articles in WSN. I never claimed to be a professional writer, but hopefully I have accomplished that. I took on this job by committing whatever time it took to do it right, and I take satisfaction in feeling it was a job well done. I want to thank everyone who helped me along the way, especially my wife Brenda, for her support and for being my sounding board and proofreader. While this chapter of my involvement is over, I’m not going away. The AWSC and snowmobiling have been a huge part of my life and will continue to be. I will be here in the future to help the AWSC in whatever way I can.

THE AWSC DECISION PROCESS DEFINED

Lori Heideman – Vice President

Have you ever thought about who, and how, decisions are made at the AWSC level? Have you ever asked your director or rep what their role is in the decision making process? Some issues are brought about by the executive board. Obviously, these issues are usually something the DNR or another partner is asking for, or looking into. The executive board usually discusses these and then bring them up in a committee meeting or in front of the entire board of directors.

If the issue is something a particular committee wants to discuss, they will make a recommendation to the directors. We will discuss the issue and the executive board will act on that discussion and recommendation. Sometimes, there is a lot of discussion and sometimes the discussion is a matter of agreement. Typically, controversial issues will have more lively discussions.

In the matter of workshops, conventions and directors meetings; the office brings a few bids to the meetings. The directors discuss the locations. Questions are asked and answered and then the location is voted on by the directors. The directors meetings are similar, only the office usually does not bring bids. These meetings are usually brought to the directors by a county association or a club wanting to host them. They are discussed and then voted on by the directors.

The AWSC does not get involved in electing a county director or rep. We will, or have been known to, attend county meetings to help counties who are deciding on new directors or reps. Especially if they are struggling to get someone involved. We can answer questions that may help with someone volunteering. So, If you want to get involved and have questions, please ask. Being a county director or rep can be fun and rewarding. This past weekend, I had the pleasure of riding with many club members. We held our annual club trip up north. There were many different riding abilities amongst us. We tried something a little different and met up with another club who invited us to ride with them. They provided guides and a great lunch stop. We made many new friends and rode many new trails. But as I reflect on a great weekend for our two clubs, I also think about how deadly the weekend was. I think about those involved in the numerous accidents that occurred.

We need to make better choices when we are out riding. Ride within your abilities, save the drinking for after the ride, and ride right. Do not be the cause of someone else not going home. ISMA (International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) and the AWSC promoted snowmobile safety week in January, please listen to the safety message and keep it in mind when you are out riding. Stay safe!

See you on the trails!

DELIVERING UNRIVALLED RESULTS IN WISCONSIN

JOIN US AT THE SPRING CONVENTION

By: Stormy Hovey – Office Manager AWSC.ORG

Here it is March and that means spring is right around the corner! Seems like only yesterday we started taking memberships and trail pass orders for the 2022-2023 season. I hope you all had a wonderful safe season.

The Spring Convention and Annual Meeting are being planned. The AWSC Annual Convention will be held in Green Bay, WI (Radisson Hotel & Conference Center), March 24-26, 2023. All clubs should have received convention information in a mailing sent to the club membership chair vis USPS, the end of January. The information was also emailed to all club officers that we have email addresses for. Of course, both these statements are only true if we have updated officer information for your club.

Convention registration forms and online registration will be available on the website at awsc.org.

DEADLINES for convention: Early bird registration ends March 6, 2023, after that registration will be $35. The hotel room block closes March 2, 2023. Voting Delegate for is due to the office by March 10, 2023.

Candidate profiles were highlighted in the February issue of WSN. Along with the mailing about the convention we sent club officer listings, club information forms and a club roster. Please take the time to update officer information including contact information / update your club information form and delete any members no longer with your club. This information should be returned to the AWSC.

As we near the end of the membership year, there are a few items I would like to point out.

Memberships both personal and commercial sponsor memberships will expire on 6/30/23.

Remember if you have members who are actually commercial sponsors, they should be listed as a commercial sponsor not a family membership. Business names are no longer being accepted under family membership.

We have listed on the website a current list of all commercial sponsors that is printable.

Consider the online membership application where the members can receive an email immediately when their AWSC membership has been renewed, along with the ability to print an AWSC membership card. This needs to be selected on a by club basis, have your club membership chair inquire with the office, to have this change made. Now is also the time to discuss within your club the change in the membership dates and the fact that you will need to renew your membership with your club so your AWSC dues are paid prior to purchasing your 2023-2024 trail pass. Those passes go on sale on 7/1/2023.

If your club elects officers in the spring, please have your officer list updated.

The Of the Year Award applications have been updated and are on the website. New this year a Young Groomer of the Year Award has been added. This award is to be given to an AWSC member that is between the age of 18-29.

There will be a silent auction for KAOS at spring convention, baskets can be donated at convention.

Raffle tickets are available – at convention and by calling the office. Have a wonderful end to the season and a safe and wonderful summer!!

2023 AWSC Spring Convention/Annual Meeting, Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay, WI

March 24-26, 2023 - Registration/Hotel Information can be found at: awsc.org

Friday – March 24,2023

1pm – 8pm

AWSC Registration

Tuscarora

1pm – 8pm KAOS Silent Auction Drop-Off

5pm – 10pm

Huron/Ontario

Hospitality Room Midnite Trail Riders Plaza Club

Hospitality Room Manitowoc County Alliance State Board Room

Registration nametags are required for access to all hospitality rooms.

8pm – Midnight DJ (Free Beer, Soda & Cash Bar) Iroquois Complex

Saturday – March 25, 2023

6am – 10am

8am – Noon

8am – 3pm

9am – 11:30am

11am – 2:30pm

11:45am – 5pm

Noon - 1pm – 2:30pm

1pm – 2:30pm

4pm – 9pm

5pm

Complimentary Breakfast Buffet-Hotel Guests Only Iroquois Complex

AWSC Registration

Tuscarora

KAOS Silent Auction Drop Off Huron/Ontario

AWSC Annual Meeting

Three Clans Conf Center

Buses to Ken’s Sport will be departing on the hour / Returning on the ½ hour

Front of the Hotel

Brown County Hospitality Buses (4) and Shawano County Hospitality Bus(1)

Front of the Hotel

Snowmobile Rec Council Panel Discussion – Facilitated by Dave Newman, AWSC President Grand Council South

AWSC Club Membership Panel Discussion- Facilitated by AWSC Office Staff

Iroquois North

KAOS Silent Auction-Bidding

Huron/Ontario

Hospitality Room Luxemburg Spartans SC Plaza Club

Hospitality Room Cross Country Cruisers State Board Room

Registration nametags required for access to all hospitality rooms.

5pm – 6pm

6pm – 8:30pm

Social Hour- (Free Beer, Soda & Cash Bar for those attending banquet)

Three Clans Conf Center

Banquet – Registration nametag required for banquet

Three Clans Conf Center

9pm (or ½ hour after end of banquet)

KAOS Silent Auction-Close

Huron/Ontario

Sunday – March 26, 2022

6am – 10am

8:30am

Complimentary Breakfast Buffet-Hotel Guests Only Iroquois Complex

AWSC Directors Meeting

QUEEN’S CORNER

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AWSC Miss Snowflake misssnowflake2223@gmail.com

By: Rachyl Burzinski

Ican’t believe it’s already March! Fingers crossed we still have a few more days to enjoy the trails.

January and February were busy months attending a variety of events and sharing many smiles with both new and familiar faces. Be sure to check out my Facebook and Instagram pages for all the updates.

So far this season, I’ve fortunately traveled over 3,000 miles on Wisconsin’s incredible snowmobile trail systems. I was even able to put some miles on in the mountains hillclimbing and boondocking!

As KAOS President, I was honored to be invited to La Grande, Oregon for the Oregon State Snowmobile Association (OSSA) Convention. My sincere thanks to all the club members for your hard work and long hours to maintain the trails and keep them in great shape. Your dedication is very much appreciated!

On a sad note, my heart goes out to all who have been personally affected by the tragic snowmobile-related accidents this season. One accident is too many — before hitting the trails, please discuss with your group the importance of riding safely. We share the trails with many people who have a similar passion for snowmobiling. So, RIDE RIGHT and RIDE SAFE should be always at the top of our minds.

I am truly grateful for the opportunity to be your AWSC Miss Snowflake! Since my reign began in October, I have met a countless number of amazing people and I’m certainly looking forward to what’s yet to come. My thanks to everyone who has reached out and invited me to your events! Additionally, my supporters have been outstanding! Thank you Donahue Super Sports, DSG Outerwear, Floe International Trailers, K/M Sales and Service, Inc., Tyler’s Backcountry Awareness, Unique Signs and Designs and 1330 Wraps.

If you have any events you would like me to attend please email: misssnowflake2223@gmail.com

Let it snow!

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KAOS LEADERSHIP TRAINING

By: Madisyn Gates-Roehl

On February 10-12, KAOS members from all over the state traveled to YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho in Lakewood for our annual leadership training ride. At this event we had 17 youth attending! Youth were able to catch up with everyone since the workshop in October, do leadership activities, and everyone’s favorite part… RIDE!!

Friday night when people started to show up, Deb Uhlenbrauck, Oconto County Director had a taco bar all set up for dinner. To start off for the night, youth got to play Jenga block ice breaker, rock paper scissor contest, and were able to enjoy a movie.

For our full day at camp, we rode 126 miles in Oconto and Langlade counties. We split up into two groups which were led by Randy Murdock and Jay Thompson. For lunch we all met at Northwoods Inn where we got to see Judy Peterson and Tim Grall (Langlade County Director). After some amazing lunch we headed to Lily Sno-Birds Clubhouse to hang out and socialize. Once we got back to camp a pasta bar was all set up for us. After dinner we held our KAOS meeting and played lots of activities. For our leadership activity we got into two groups to write our own snowmobiling songs. It was a new experience for us all and we definitely had some great laughs. For the public speaking activity, we played “Tell me why it’s your favorite item.” Youth pulled an object out of the bag and had to tell everyone on the spot why it’s their favorite item. For a fun activity we played a bunch of small games.

Which included Trivia questions

Who can change the carbide the fastest

Who can pick up the most M&Ms with chopsticks

Stacking cups with a balloon

Scooping cotton balls onto a plate with a spoon and not using their hands

Who can wrap the most toilet paper around someone in a minute

For our last activity we played the annual snowmobile Jeopardy game. It really challenges us to see what we know about snowmobiling as a whole, not just about AWSC.

To end the night, we played Snowball Express and enjoyed some root beer floats.

Thank you to all our sponsors for the weekend and who all helped out:

Chaperones, Judy Peterson, Deb Uhlenbrauck (Oconto County Director)- for making breakfast and dinner for us, Tim Grall (Langlade County Director), Lily Sno-Birds Snowmobile Club, Oconto County Snowmobile Alliance, The Boarding House Supper Club, Skinny Daves, Lakewood SuperValu, Langlade County Snowmobile Council, Northwoods Inn

KAOS - Youth Silent Auction

The KAOS youth will be holding a silent auction at the convention. Donations are more than welcome! Drop off times - Friday 1-8 pm, Saturday 8am-3pm

Bidding - Saturday 4-9pm in Huron/Ontario Room

Any questions can be directed to Holly Gambsky at hgambsky@yahoo.com

For questions on the KAOS Program contact awsckaos@gmail.com or Co-Chairs Jay Thompson: jaysthompson66@yahoo.com or Brittany Lillion: misssnowflake1011@gmail.com.

(Kids and Adults On Sleds)

WHAT IS WISCONSIN’S SNOWMOBILE RECREATION COUNCIL?

The Snowmobile Recreation Council (SRC) met in St. Germain, Wisconsin on Thursday, February 2, 2023, with committee meetings starting at 8:30 am followed by a full council meeting. This was their scheduled winter meeting in conjunction with the St. Germain Groomer show. Below, is a bit of history on what the Snowmobile Recreation Council is, their duties, and a report from the February meeting.

ORIGIN AND APPOINTMENTS OF THE SRC

Created within the department of natural resources, a snowmobile recreational council consists of 15 members nominated by the governor, and with the advice and consent of the senate, are appointed for staggered 3-year terms. Commencing on July 1, 1972, ...all terms shall be for 3 years with 5 positions on the council to expire each year. At least 5 members of the council shall be from the territory north, and at least 5 members shall be from the territory south, of a line running east and west through the south limits of the city of Stevens Point.

DUTIES OF THE SRC

(1) The snowmobile recreational council shall carry out studies and make recommendations to the legislature, governor, department of natural resources, and department of transportation, on all matters related to this chapter, or otherwise affecting snowmobiles and snowmobiling. (2) The department shall prepare written minutes of each meeting of the snowmobile recreational council and shall make them available to any interested party upon request. (Those meeting agendas and minutes are located on the Wisconsin DNR website - dnr.wisconsin.gov)

WHAT THE SRC MET ABOUT IN FEBRUARY –A REPORT FROM DAVE NEWMAN

The Finance Committee received the DNR funding report from Jillian Steffes and reviewed the current financials.

The Infrastructure Committee received an update on SNARS and the Groomer Tracking Systems. Their discussion then concentrated on how to handle the expenses incurred by counties while clean up

trails following the December 15th storm. The storm left many miles of trails impassable by downed brush and trees and resulted in nearly 30 counties submitting their cleanup costs to SNARS. Some were minimal, but several had expenses putting them well over the $250 per mile cap for non-grooming under the supplemental program. The committee passed a motion to use the storm damage funds set aside in August and made a recommendation to the full council to have the DNR accept grants for the expenses relating to the storm damage clean up until March 1. At that time an ad hoc committee will review them for the Department and recommend payment. Counties need not apply if the expenses will be covered under maintenance or supplemental.

The Law Enforcement Committee received a DNR report from Jake Holsclaw. They discussed the need for additional law enforcement and how to handle the issue of trespassing. The AWSC reported it is working to increase the amount available for county law enforcement in the state budget.

Want to know the snow report in Wisconsin? Visit travelwisconsin.com

The Tourism Committee approved snowmobile talking points drafted by Drew Nussbaum for use by the tourism department. Drew thanked everyone who reports to the Travel Wisconsin snow report website.

The full Council approved the recommendations made by the committees.

A view of downed trees in Washburn County from the Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV club in Trego, Wisconsin.

THE BADGER STATE SNOWMOBILE TORCH TOUR

By: Dave Newman, AWSC President

The 2023 Badger State Snowmobile Torch Tour was held on January 19 & 20. With the trails not open in Marathon and southern Lincoln counties, plans were made to use trucks and trailers for the first day of the tour and then ride the second day. The 6-12 inches of snow that showed up Thursday morning was too late to change the plans. The two-day event began at the Trailmates Club House with the club providing breakfast.

Following introductions and media interviews, we hit the snowcovered roads with trucks and trailers. Stops were made along the route recognizing the local clubs by passing the torch from club to club with pictures with local dignitaries and often included interviews with the local news media. By using trucks instead of snowmobiles, we were allowed more time for stops at some of the sponsors of the event, including the Incredible Bank in Merrill. From there, we headed to Tomahawk for lunch at the Tomahawk Sports Center and a tour of the Knight Owls new groomer shed. After stopping at the Hazelhurst Pub, we continued on to the Minocqua Visitors Bureau, Richie Lakeland Oil & Propane and Lakeland Powersports before ending the day at Bitters + Bull in Lake Tomahawk for Hors d’oeuvres.

Day two allowed the tour to continue via snowmobiles, with over 40 sleds at times, while enjoying some awesome trails through parts of Vilas and Oneida Counties. The ride started in Arbor Vitae at the Cross Country Cruisers club house with coffee and donuts. After stops in Sayner and St. Germain, lunch was held at the Snowmobile Hall of Fame. This year’s ride took us to Sugar Camp and added a stop to include the Hodag Sno Trails club before stopping in Three Lakes. We were honored to have the Wisconsin Tourism Secretary, Anne Sayers, join us on a portion of the ride again this year along with Regional Tourism Specialists, Drew Nussbaum and Jeff Anderson.

A huge thank you to all of the sponsors who make the event possible and to the organizers who made it successful.

Thank you again to Tomahawk Sports Center for providing the sleds for the torch bearers and support truck.

The group admires the mural in the upstairs meeting room of the Knight Owls’ new groomer shed and club house.

Ending day 1 at Bitters + Bull in Lake Tomahawk.

Passing the torch in front of the snowman at the Let’s Minocqua Visitors Bureau.

2023 Badger State Snowmobile Torch Tour Poster.

One last group picture at the World Snowmobile Headquarters before heading to the World Champion Snowmobile Derby opening ceremonies.

Passing the torch in front the famous Eliason Hardware Company in Sayner.

designee, Anne Sayers showing off the

along

MATT GOEDE WINS EAGLE RIVER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

The Formula III class at the 60th World Championship Eagle River Derby was an exciting one. With 30 entrants, the field was paired down to 12 for the final. When the checkered flag flew, it was Matt Goede from Mayer, Minnesota crossing the line first aboard his Ski-Doo. Goede put on a great show overcoming deteriorating track conditions, dulling traction products and limited vision due to the warm weather and freezing drizzle. Weather didn’t matter to the record crowds watching though, as Eagle River continues to impress with some of winter’s best snowmobile racing.

EAGLE RIVER’S HERFINDAHL TIES ALL-TIME I500 WIN RECORD

Team Arctic’s Pro cross-country racer, Zach Herfindahl, just raised the bar after winning COR Powersports Goodridge-Grygla I500. Herfindahl is the first cross country racer to win four of them, backto-back, and he also tied the all-time win record of five.

HALL OF FAME

39TH ANNUAL RIDE WITH THE CHAMPS – FOUR MAJOR INDUSTRY ICONS INDUCTED

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If you are looking for a fun-for-the-whole-family winter snowmobiling event backed by star-power, we’d highly suggest attending the Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame’s Ride with the Champs weekend in St. Germain, Wisconsin. This year’s event was stronger than ever with the induction of four major industry icons including Randy Karpik, Greg Spaulding, John Daniels and Tucker Hibbert. All were honored during a special induction banquet on Saturday and the SHOF filled the days leading up to it with a bucket list of activities including guided trail rides, a round table Q&A session with the famed Karpik brothers, a Scorpion reunion ride, autograph sessions and a Legend Lap event at the famed Eagle River Derby Complex. This annual celebration continues to grow by providing some of the best social interactions you can have with champs of the snowmobile industry.

SAVE THE DATE! FEBRUARY 15-17, 2024

Thursday Feb 15: Legend Laps

Friday Feb 16: Morning - Hall of Fame open house, Vintage ride featuring Mercury brand sleds; Evening - Friday Fish Fry (Guest speakers TBA)

Saturday Feb 17: Morning - Ride with the Champs event; EveningAutograph session, Dinner and Induction celebration.

The Friday Night Fish Fry was filled with many of powersports most famous faces in attendance. In a round table style format, the Karpik brothers, were guest speakers. Attendees got the opportunity to ask (L-R) David, Randy and Gerard Karpik questions relating to their racing backgrounds, the path that led them to developing and selling M-10 suspensions and how they went head-to-head with the four OEMs marketing and selling their famed BLADE snowmobiles which they are gathered around here.

The 2023 class inducted into the Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame included (L-R) Tucker Hibbert (the most decorated snocross racer in history), Greg Spaulding, (one of the most revered engine designers, builders and mechanics), John Daniels (visionary race organizer and promoter) and Randy Karpik (unmatched skill sets for the major factories including mechanic, R&D and management)

Over 250 racing fans, celebrities and past and current inductees all took part in the Ride with the Champs weekend. The best part of attending is having the ability to interact with some of your racing heroes face-to-face, and the group rides are one of the many opportunities to do so. Here, everyone was gathered before heading out on the fantastic St. Germain area trail systems.

(Yellow bibs identify celebrities)

Captured here is a photo from the Arctic Cat 68 ride named after this year’s inductee, Tucker Hibbert, who was in this group along with other famous race celebrities like Blair Morgan and Zach Herfindahl. This group rode to the old Yamaha snowmobiles test facility in Minocqua, Wisconsin for lunch, which is now known as Area 31.

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899 State Highway 13

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608-564-3160

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Cazenovia

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New Auburn 715-450-6873

ADVENTURES RESORT

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Tony 715-415-2667

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Ingram 715-322-5736

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W14549 Plummer Rd

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Weyerhaeuser 715-353-2873

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101 Lake Ave E

Ladysmith 612-867-8285

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N8004 State Highway 27

Ladysmith 715-532-6356

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W10355 County Road D

Holcombe 715-595-4738

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Fuel / Convenience Stores

W8122 E Edgewood Ave

Ladysmith 715-532-6006

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W4274 State Highway 8

Glen Flora 715-322-5292

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FLAMBEAU RIVER LODGE

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N7870 Flambeau Rd

Ladysmith 715-532-5392

HEART OF THE NORTH BREWING CO

Food & Drink N4038 State Highway 27

Ladysmith 715-532-6550

HOT SHOTS BAR AND GRILL

Food & Drink 722 N Main St Bruce 715-868-4495

J & S SUPPER CLUB & CATERING

Food & Drink W9594 State Highway 8 Ladysmith 715-532-7897

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Food & Drink 432 Ellingson Ave Hawkins 715-205-4437

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LOONY BIN BAR AND GRILL

Food & Drink 27702 305th Ave Holcombe 715-532-6888

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1211 Potato Lake Rd

Chetek 715-353-2725

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Food & Drink 211 Miner Ave

Ladysmith 715-608-1313

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W15010 County Road D

Chetek 715-924-4053

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718 Ellingson Ave Hawkins 715-585-6338

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W16189 Breakneck Rd

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N1107 Roses Resort Rd

Weyerhaeuser 715-353-2527

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N1033 State Highway 40

New Auburn

715-868-3051

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SHINABERY CYCLE SALES

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Accessories

120 1st St N

Ladysmith 715-532-2737

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1401 E 11th St N

Ladysmith 715-532-3766

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W7565 Old B Rd Ladysmith 715-532-2762

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Food & Drink

810 Main St

Hawkins 715-585-6631

TONY DEPOT INC

Fuel / Convenience Stores

W6164 State Highway 8

Tony 715-532-4834

VALENTINE’S VILLAGE STORE

Grocery/Food Related

803 Main St

Hawkins 715-585-6343

VMA DROP ZONE

Food & Drink 605 Summit Ave Ladysmith

WINTER HAVEN RESORT

Food & Drink

N1460 Pulaski Lake Rd

Bruce 715-868-5985

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BADGER GLASS LLC

Retail 331 State Highway 136

Baraboo 608-356-8766 www.badgerglassllc.com

BARABOO POWER EQUIPMENT

Retail 622 Pate St

Baraboo 608-355-7915 www.baraboopower.com

BARABOO STATE BANK

Bank/Credit Union 101 3rd Ave

Baraboo

608-356-7703 www.baraboonational.com

BIG O’S TRAILERS INC

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Accessories

W10630 State Highway 33 W Portage

608-742-2473 www.bigostrailers.com

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BRONCO BILLY’S SALOON AND GRILL

Food & Drink

S2545 County Road BD

Baraboo 608-355-1055 www.broncobillyssaloon.com

DEPPE TRANSIT LLC

Other 1323 South Blvd Baraboo

DON LARSON SUPERSTORE

Automotive

S3801 County Road Bd

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EDGE OF THE DELLS

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N555 State Highway 12 & 16 Wisconsin Dells 608-254-6144 www.edgeodells.com

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S2502 County Road Bd

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Other E12434 State Highway 33 Baraboo

MBE CPAS

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MITTELSTAEDT SPORTS & MARINE INC

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Accessories

S1472B State Highway 33 LaValle 608-985-7118 www.mittelstaedtsports.com

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Insurance E11986 Steinke Rd Baraboo

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TOTL MARKETING

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TUMBLED ROCK BREWERY & KITCHEN

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VANDELAY INDUSTRIES

Other PO Box 16 Baraboo 608-477-5940

WILD ROSE RANCH

Other E12311 County Road W Baraboo 608-772-3403

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RED SCHOOLHOUSE WINES

Food & Drink

5768N 4th St S Stone Lake 715-865-5038

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REEL LIVIN’ RESORT & CAMPGROUND

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12467 N Reel Livin’ Dr Hayward 715-462-3822 www.reellivinresorts.com

REVELLE’S RESORT & CAMPGROUNDS

Food/Drink/Lodging

15249 W Bill’s Rd Hayward 715-634-4216

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RIVERS EDGE SALOON

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10175 State Road 27

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RIVERSIDE MOTEL

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10429 State Highway 27 Hayward 715-634-2661 www.riversidemotelhayward.com

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11014W County Road B Hayward 715-462-3132

ROUND LAKE RETREAT

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12072 W County Road B Hayward www.airbnb.com/h/ haywrdroundlakeretreat

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Accessories 13679 W Thannum Fire Ln Hayward 715-634-0656 www.runamukrides.com

RUSTY HOOK SALOON & SMOKEHOUSE

Food & Drink

10929 W County Road B Hayward 715-462-4031 www.rustyhooksmokehouse.com

SAWMILL SALOON

Food & Drink

13505 N State Highway 63 Hayward 715-634-5660 www.seeleywis.com

SCHMUCK’S TRAILSIDE RETREAT

Accommodations 1411 N Wooddale Rd Birchwood 312-805-9646 www.schmuckstrailside.com

SEVENWINDS CASINO LODGE & CONVENTION CENTER

Food/Drink/Lodging

13767 W County Road B Hayward 715-634-5643 www.sevenwindscasino.com

SHADY NOOK RESORT

Food/Drink/Lodging

7140 N Flowage Rd

Couderay 715-945-2265

SISKO’S PINE POINT RESORT

Food/Drink/Lodging

8766 N County Road CC Hayward 715-699-4057 www.siskosresort.com

SNOWSHOE SALOON & LIQUOR

STORE

Food & Drink 12622 W County Road B Hayward 715-634-4608

SNX TECHNOLOGIES

Other 315 Industrial Blvd Sauk Rapids 320-380-3800

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SOMEWHERE ELSE

Food & Drink 9623 N WI-27 Hayward 573-465-4037

SPIDER LAKE MOTEL

Accommodations 11995 N Upper A Hayward 715-558-9732

SPIDER LAKE SALOON AND RESORT

Food/Drink/Lodging

N2586 Spider Lake Trl Birchwood 715-354-3723

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STONE LAKE POWER SPORTS

Sales/Service/Parts

Accessories 16170 WI-70 Stone Lake 715-558-2669

STONE LAKE PUB

Food/Drink/Lodging 5796 Wisconsin 70 Stone Lake 715-865-2141

TAMARACK FARMS PIZZA, BBQ, AND WINE

Food & Drink 12679 W County Road B Hayward 715-699-1375

www.tamarackfarmswinery.com

THE BOULEVARD

Food & Drink 14392 W County Road K Hayward 715-699-7100

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THE CONDOS AT CONNORS LAKE

Accommodations W1115 County Road W Winter

THE DOCK

Food & Drink 12502 W County Road B Hayward 715-558-7277

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THE LANDING

Food & Drink 8255 N County Road CC Hayward 715-462-3626

www.thelanding-lco.com

THE LORETTA STEAKHOUSE

Food & Drink 3480 W State Highway 70 Loretta 612-202-9787

THE RANCH SUPPER CLUB

Food & Drink 10590 N Ranch Rd Hayward 715-634-2090

www.haywardsoriginalsteakhouse. com

THE RUSTIC LODGE

Food/Drink/Lodging

N5354 Lake Winter Rd

Winter 608-799-8073

www.therusticelodgellc.com

THE STEAKHOUSE & LODGE

Food/Drink/Lodging

15860 T-Bone Ln

Hayward 715-934-4411

www.steakhouseandlodge.com

THE WANNIGAN RESORT

Food & Drink

N5909 Dam Rd

Winter 715-266-5141

TRAILS END

Food/Drink/Lodging

8080 N County Road K Hayward 715-634-2423

www.trails-end-resort.net

TRAP N FISH LODGE

Food & Drink

W5598 Log Lodge Rd

Winter 612-202-9787

TREELAND RESORTS & MOTEL

Accommodations

9630 N Treeland Rd

Hayward 715-462-3874

www.treelandresorts.com

TWIN LAKES TAP

Food & Drink

12701 W State Highway 77 Hayward 715-462-4696

VIRGIN TIMBER RESORT

Food/Drink/Lodging

10820 N Moose Lake Rd Hayward 715-462-3289

WAYSIDE SPORTS BAR & GRILL

Food & Drink

12475 N State Highway 63

Hayward 715-634-4144

www.waysidesportsbarandgrill. com

WHEEL INN

Food & Drink

11823 State Highway 77

Hayward 715-462-9463

WINTER CO-OP

Grocery/Food Related

5159 N Main St

Winter 715-266-2611

WINTER NIGHTS COTTAGES

Lodging

5220 N Main St

winter 715-491-1205

WINTER NORTHERN LIGHTS

MOTEL

Accommodations

5202N Strouf Ave

Winter 715-266-6621

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WOODHAVEN RESORT

Accommodations

9824 N South Shore Rd

Hayward 715-462-3606

www.woodhaven-resort.com

SHAWANO

EMILS BAR

Food & Drink

211 Main St

Bowler

715-793-4930

MELODY MILL

Food & Drink

N11921 State Highway 45

Aniwa 715-449-2000

PB&J’S PLACE ON PELICAN LAKE

Food & Drink

885 US Highway 45

Pelican Lake 715-487-3083

https://pb-js-place.business. site/?utm_source=gmb&

SHEBOYGAN

ADELL MINI MART

Fuel / Convenience Stores 127 Edgewood Ave Adell 920-994-2668

CHISSY’S PUB & GRILL

Food & Drink 501 N Mill St Waldo 920-528-8656 www.chissys.com

GREG’S TAP

Food & Drink 409 Wisconsin St Adell 920-994-4053 www.gregstap.com

KIM’S 5 CORNERS TAVERN

Food & Drink N3701 County Road I Sheboygan Falls 920-467-8375

ST CROIX

AIRTEC SPORTS Sales/Service/Parts Accessories 801 WAGNER DR Roberts 715-760-3600 www.AirtecSports.com

AMERICAN LEGION POST 330

Food & Drink 250 Main St Wilson 715-772-4266 www.wilegionpost330.org

BOTTOM LINE BOOKKEEPING

Other 732 Evergreen Cir St Croix 612-328-5766

GIBBY’S LANES

Food & Drink 546 Industrial Blvd New Richmond 715-246-2695 www.gibbyslanes.com

MIDWEST SPORTS PUBLISHING NETWORK - MN OFFICE

Other 6595 Edenvale Blvd Eden Prairie 1-800-989-6776 www.mspninc.com

ST CROIX POWER SPORTS Sales/Service/Parts Accessories 1075 N 4th St New Richmond 715-246-7433 www.stcroixpowersports.com

THE CAVE INN

Food & Drink

1228 State Highway 12 Roberts 715-716-0948

THE LAUREL SUPPER CLUB

Food & Drink 1905 State Highway 64 Deer Park 715-246-5121

VINNY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL

Food & Drink 1847 County Road T New Richmond 715-954-4002

TAYLOR

8TH STREET RESTAURANT & SALOON Food & Drink 331 N 8th St Medford 715-748-6300

BIRDS NEST Food & Drink 729 McComb Ave Rib Lake 715-427-5524

BOTTOMS UP PUB & GRUB

Food & Drink N8847 State Road 13 Westboro 715-905-1555

BRASS RAIL PUB

Food & Drink 507 S 8th St Medford 715-748-5733

B-S BAR & CATERING

Food & Drink W4782 State Highway 64 Medford 715-748-2974

www.bsbarcatering.com

C & G MINI MART LLC

Fuel / Convenience Stores 910 State Highway 102 Rib Lake 715-427-3334

CAMP 28 - RESCH HOLDINGS LLC

Food/Drink/Lodging 720 State Highway 102 Rib Lake 715-427-2029

www.camp28.com

CAMPS FRESH MARKET

Grocery/Food Related 474 State Highway 70 St Germain 715-479-9150 www.campfreshmarket.com

CATTAIL TAP Food & Drink N5216 County Road C Rib Lake 715-748-0643

HANKE’S LITTLE BOHEMIA

Food & Drink 806 McComb Ave Rib Lake 715-427-3355

MEDFORD COOPERATIVE - RIB LAKE CENEX

Fuel / Convenience Stores 1302 WI-102 Rib Lake 715-427-3270

www.medfordcoop.com

MONDEAUX DAM LODGE

Food & Drink W7969 Park Rd Westboro 715-427-5746

NORTHSIDE CAFÉ

Food & Drink

1320 State Highway 102

Rib Lake 715-427-0220

THE RUNDOWN

Food & Drink

W777 County Road M

Rib Lake 715-748-0748

WERNER SALES & SERVICE

Sales/Service/Parts

Accessories

735 W Broadway Ave

Medford 715-748-2554

ZONDLO’S BAR LLC

Food & Drink

W2407 State Highway 102

Rib Lake 715-427-5877

TREMPEALEAU

ARCADIA CREDIT UNION

Bank/Credit Union

535 S Dettloff Dr

Arcadia 800-325-2123

www.arcadiacu.com

ARCADIA FARM & HOME

Hardware

1475 E Wilson Ave

Arcadia

D & D FARM SUPPLY

Sales/Service/Parts

Accessories

1310 E Main St Arcadia 608-323-7001 www.dndfarmsupply.com

DJ ELECTRIC Construction

N32922 Carpenter Bridge Rd Blair 715-797-3353

DON’S DETOX BAR & GRILL

Food & Drink

402 W Main St

Trempealeau 608-323-3139

DRAFT HORSE INN

Accommodations

1475 E Blaschko Ave

Arcadia 608-323-7900

EDGE GRAPHICS

Other 1330 E Main St

Arcadia

ELECTRIC CLEANER COMPANY INC

Other 50913 Elevator St Osseo 715-597-3181

www.electriccleaner.com

FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST

Bank/Credit Union 131 W Main St Arcadia 608-323-3331 www.rkdbank.com

HALVORSEN LUMBER COMPANY

Construction 126 W Main St

Arcadia

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES

Fuel / Convenience Stores

1630 Blaschko Ave

Arcadia 608-323-2206 www.holidaystationstores.com

HOWARD’S HARDWARE HANK

Hardware 379 Dettloff Dr

Arcadia 608-323-3939 www.howardshardwarehank.com

JP MECHANICAL LLC

Construction 26547 W Mondovi St

Eleva 715-287-4244 www.jpmechanicalwi.com

KITTELSON INSURANCE AGENCY

LLC

Insurance PO Box 115 Osseo 715-597-3192 www.kittelsoninsurance.com

LATINO BAR

Food & Drink 116 Grant St Arcadia 608-419-219

NELSON’S COLLISION CENTER

Automotive 13912 16th St Osseo 715-597-6817

NEWCOMB VALLEY INN

Food & Drink

W22768 State Highway 95 Arcadia 608-323-3515

OSSEO PLASTICS & SUPPLY INC

Sales/Service/Parts

Accessories 51101 Omaha St Osseo 715-597-2498 www.osseoplastics.com

PEHLER DISTRIBUTING

Other 700 S Clydsdale Dr Arcadia

PIETREK’S SERVICE STATION

Fuel / Convenience Stores 23884 Burrow’s Rd Independence 715-985-3715

RED’S BAR

Food & Drink 118 E Main St Arcadia 608-323-7136

SONNEY LODGE

Accommodations

W22677 Christine Ln Arcadia

SPORTSMAN’S LOUNGE

Food & Drink 101 W Main St Arcadia 608-323-2433

THE OSSEO CONSTRUCTION CO

Construction 14248 10th St Osseo 715-456-5762

UNCLE SAM’S II

Food & Drink 309 W Main St Arcadia

UP CHUCK’S Food & Drink 120 W Main St Arcadia 608-323-9907

VERNON

NORDIC LANES

Food & Drink 511 N Main St Westby 608-634-4000

www.nordiclaneswestby. wordpress.com

TABOR BAR & GRILL AND STORAGE

Food & Drink

S792 County Road V Hillsboro 608-489-4949

TOWNSHIP BOWL

Food & Drink

S2060 County Road HH Hillsboro 608-333-0057

VILAS

ABERDEEN RESTAURANT & BAR

Food & Drink

5325 Aberdeen Lodge Cir

Manitowish Waters 715-543-8700

www.aberdeendining.com

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS

Automotive

607 Elm St Woodruff 715-356-5595

www.advanceautoparts.com

ANGLERS FINE FOOD & SPIRITS

Food & Drink

6101 County Road W Manitowish Waters

715-614-1820

www.anglersfinefoodandspirits. com

ARROWHEAD GROOMERS

Sales/Service/Parts

Accessories 6351 State Highway 70 E St Germain 888-412-1722

AURORA BOREALIS RESTAURANT

Food & Drink

6047 County Road W Manitowish Waters 715-543-8464

BAYSIDE RENTALS AT CHAIN

LAKE LOG LODGE

Accommodations

7867 Chain Lake Rd Eagle River 715-617-4708

www.baysidelodgingrentals.com

BEAR TRAP INN

Food & Drink

4703 County Road B Land O’ Lakes 715-547-3422

BENT’S CAMP

Food & Drink

6882 Helen Creek Rd Land O’ Lakes 715-547-3487

www.bents-camp.com

BIG BEAR HIDEAWAY

Accommodations

10482 Main St Boulder Junction 715-385-2001

www.bigbearhideaway.com

BLINK BONNIE SUPPER CLUB

Food & Drink

8997 State Highway 70 W St Germain 715-542-3678

BLUE BAYOU INN

Food & Drink

5547 State Highway 51 Manitowish Waters 715-543-2537

www.bluebayouinn.com

BRANDY LAKE BP

Fuel / Convenience Stores

211 State Highway 51 Arbor Vitae 715-356-9011

CAMP JORN Organization

28 Red Feather Rd

Manitowish Waters 715-543-8808

CENTURY 21 PIERCE REALTY OF MANITOWISH WATERS

Real Estate

5975 County Road W

Manitowish Waters 715-543-2384

CK BUILDERS Construction

13134 Spider Cir

Manitowish Waters 715-904-0014

CULVER’S FROZEN CUSTARD

Food & Drink 123 US Highway 51 N Arbor Vitae 715-358-3494

www.culvers.com

D2CABIN

Accommodations

2416 Schuman Rd Arbor Vitae 920-671-9181

DEER LAKE RESORT

Food/Drink/Lodging

7641 W Birch Lake Rd Winchester 847-867-0544

www.deerlake.biz

DIETZ’S SERVICE INC

Fuel / Convenience Stores 160 County Road W Manitowish Waters 715-543-2144

ELIASON REALTY OF THE NORTH Real Estate 408 Highway 70 St Germain 715-542-3223 / 800-472-3140

www.eliasonrealty.com

FAWN LAKE’S TIMBER LODGE RESORT

Accommodations

12901 Timber Lodge Resort

Manitowish Waters 715-543-2772

FIBBERS BAR & RESTAURANT

Food/Drink/Lodging

8690 Big St Germain Dr St Germain 715-542-3810

www.stgermainlodge.com/ fibbers-restaurant-bar

FORESTRY TAP & AXE Food & Drink 9871 Highway 70 W Minocqua 608-345-2663 www.forestrytapandaxe.com

FOUR SEASONS SUPPER CLUB Food & Drink 10338 Big Arbor Vitae Dr Arbor Vitae 715-356-5095

HEADWATERS STATE BANK Bank/Credit Union 4175 County Road B Land O’ Lakes 715-547-3383 www.headwatersstatebank.com

HEART II BAR AND GRILL Food & Drink 11023 State Highway 70 E Arbor Vitae 715-358-7000

HOWLING DOG SALOON Food & Drink 396 State Highway 51 S Manitowish Waters 715-543-2305

JM SERVICES OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN

Construction

13104 Spider Cir Manitowish Waters

KAIG STAND Food & Drink

5659 State Highway 70 E St Germain

KNITT’S HARDWARE Hardware

246 State Highway 70 E St Germain 715-479-5930

KRAUSE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

Sales/Service/Parts

Accessories 30114 52nd St Salem 847-980-8199

LAKE OF THE TORCHES CASINO

Food/Drink/Lodging

510 Old Abe Rd Lac Du Flambeau 248-594-5304

www.lakeofthetorches.com

LAKELAND MONUMENTS

Other 306 State Highway 70 E St Germain 715-542-3548

www.lakelandmonumentsllc.com

LAKELAND TRUE VALUE HARDWARE Hardware 67 County Road W Manitowish Waters 715-543-8036

www.truevalue.com/lakeland

LANCE’S REPAIR

Sales/Service/Parts

Accessories 120 N State Highway 51 Manitowish Waters 715-543-8087

LAND O’ LAKES RECREATION COMPANY

Sales/Service/Parts

Accessories 1702 State Highway 45 Land O’ Lakes 906-544-2040 www.lolrec.com

LITTLE BOHEMIA LODGE

Food & Drink

142 State Highway 51 S Mantowish Waters 715-543-8800

www.littlebohemialodge.com

LITTLE STAR GARAGE

Automotive 5699 State Highway 51 Manitowish Waters 715-543-8300

www.littlestargarage.com

MAGEE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Construction 2332 Black Forest Rd Winchester

MANITOWISH WATERS CHAMBER Organization 5733 Airport Rd Manitowish Waters 888-626-9877

www.manitowishwaters.org

MANNYS PARKSIDE

Food & Drink 5998 County Road W Manitowish Waters 715 543 2636

www.mannysparkside.com

MAPLEWOOD RESORT

Accommodations

8250 Maplewood Ln Eagle River 715-479-8477

www.maplewood-resort.com

MCGREGOR’S BLINK BONNIE SUPPER CLUB

Food & Drink

1506 Jerry Rd St Germain 715-542-3678

Adams County Director | Gary Gevers

920-723-0721 | ggevers@gmail.com

Adams County Rep | Melissa Rhodes

715-459-8001(C) | 715-325-1827(H)

romesnobanditssecretary@gmail.com

Ashland County Director John Westfahl

920-740-5020 / jwwestfahl@gmail.com

Ashland County Rep Jim Meisenheimer

618-567-6805 / meisy52@yahoo.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 | Cris Liebhauser

262-246-4627 | namtrails@cheqnet.net

Bayfield County Rep | Laurie Lyons

715-580-0974 | lauriel1960@hotmail.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 | plduellman@centuryte.net

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 | John Falter

608-576-7104 | falterj58@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@gmil.com

Door County Rep | David Hemp 920-536-0248 | spud62w@yahoo.com

Douglas County Director | Bruce Bergsten 715-364-2741 | snow4us@centurytel.net

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 Le Fevre

715-528-5392 | legsj3@borderlandnet.net

Florence County Rep | Jerry Heidtke

920-946-7019 | jrheidtke3@gmail.com

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

Orv Langohr | 920-565-4277

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

Bob Staehler | 262-626-2329

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

Fond Du Lac County Director | Ray Sippel

920-533-4279 | joraysippel@gmail.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 | Patrick Neff

608-739-3211 | neff0315@gmail.com

Grant County Rep | Theresa Braudt

608-988-6590 | theresabraudt@yahoo.com

Green County Director | Darren Roth

608-214-9760 | roth9400@gmail.com

Green County Rep | Mark Stephens

608-844-0018(C) | 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 | joeteresalkniseley@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 | Roger Draeger 920-699-2209 | rdraeger@tds.net

Juneau County Director | Mike Hack

715-886-5999 | mwhack@wctc.net

Kenosha County Director

Arlyn Baumgarten | 262-694-8242 abaumgarten@wi.rr.com

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

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

Lincoln County Rep | Mark Swope 715-218-4581 | 715-536-3711 swamper@frontier.com

Manitowoc County Director | Elroy Jaeger 920-980-4665(C) | ecjaeger127@gmail.com

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

Marathon County Director Wayde Kreager | 715-573-7282(C)

wayde@kreagerinsurance.com

Marathon County Rep | David Bedroske

715-206-0011 | davidbedroske@gmail.com

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

Calumet

Columbia

Columbia | Kearsten Sytsma

Dane | Tanner Clark

Dane | Morgan Elliott

Dodge | Nora Buske

Dodge | Lindsey Unger

Fond du Lac | Evan Conlon

Grant | Ahlixander Reed

Grant | Jess Braudt

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 414-425-8112

Monroe County Director | Jason Guthrie 608-372-7019 | arlog8891@hotmail.com

Monroe County Rep | Chelsie Engelson 608-343-0950 misssnowflake1314@gmail.com

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 | dgaskill@new.rr.com

Ozaukee County Director | Wally Thill 262-692-9165 | wthill1@wi.rr.com

Pepin County Director | Ryan Bauer 715-495-6246 | bauer0720@gmail.com

Pepin County Rep | Tim Milliren 715-285-5702 | tjmilliren@nelson-tel.net

Pierce County Director | Eric Lebakken 612-209-6424(C) eric.lebakken@gmail.com

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

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 / johnspread@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 | Greg Roscizewski

262-210-3095 | wldtrky101@wi.rr.com

Racine County Rep | Mike Pauers Richland County Director | Kerry Severson 608-604-5911 | kseverson99@gmail.com

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

Sauk County Director | Tim Lins 608-546-2030 | timlins@bugnet.net

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

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

Iron | Hana Joustra

Jackson | Anessa Olson

Jackson | Jake Ward

Jefferson | Ethan Degner

Jefferson | Jonathon Lenz

Kenosha | Samantha Goldman

Marathon | AJ Kreager

Monroe | Sara Guthrie

Oneida | Julia Gray

Portage | Abby Bey

Price | Lance Walcisak

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 | Dennis Horan 715-542-2952 | greenthing1969@gmail.com

Walworth County Director | John Stohr 262-945-0202 | john@lakeareahomes.net

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 | Randy King 715-635-7054 | spoonerking@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

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

Shawano | Michaela Gleason

Taylor | Hailey Zickert

Vilas | Ross Cooper

Waukesha | Aubrey Dill

Walworth | Madison Knops

Racine | Matthew Smith

YOUTH ADVISORS

Rock | Rachyl Burzinski

Rock | Tia Fuchs

Green Lake | Madisyn Gates-Roehl

Oneida | Kylee Swendson

AWSC COUNTY YOUTH REPS

| Makayla Gambsky

| Parker Grams

Did You Know, Jeff Schwaller

(Chair of AWSC Vintage & History Committee), wants to discuss who invented the first snowmobile?

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The Great Debate (Eliason Vs. Bombardier) –Who invented the first snowmobile? The first vehicle which could rightfully be called a snowmobile, as it possessed the ability to glide over snow, was invented in 1922 by Joseph Armand Bombardier, which spurred further innovation, eventually resulting in Carl Eliason’s one-person, single-track, engine-powered snow toboggan patented in 1927.

Carl Eliason of Sayner, Wisconsin, developed the prototype of the modern snowmobile in the 1920s, when he mounted a twocylinder engine on a long toboggan, steered it with skis under the front, and propelled it with a single, endless track.

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In 1934, Bombardier’s young son died of peritonitis because the family couldn’t reach the hospital in time which underscored the need for effective winter transportation in rural communities. In 1935 he assembled a vehicle that ran on caterpillar tracks. The first “snowmobile” was steered by skis and could hold two or three passengers. The first buyers of his early snow machines were country doctors, ambulance drivers and priests living in remote areas.

It wasn’t until 1959 that Bombardier marketed the Ski-doo. Bombardier had started with larger snow vehicles and worked down to the smaller snow machines. Above is a patent filed in 1960.

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FOUR FOR 24 –SKI-DOO

New technology continues to be the focus for Ski-Doo as they enter the 2024 model year. While more sleds will make the transition to the REV Gen5 platform, the news that will initially garner the bulk of the headlines and spring order interest will come from an over-the-top equipped turbo charged trail sled. Plus, Ski-Doo gives us a possible glimpse into the future with their first all-electric snowmobile.

TURBO FOR THE TRAIL

Last season it was Polaris making noise with their turbo-charged trail sleds aptly named “Boost.” Now for 2024 it’s Ski-Doo’s turn, and leave it to the kids in Valcourt to turn up the heat a notch further. The new 850 E-TEC Turbo R powerplant developed for the trail, produces a whopping 180-horsepower with a twist – an industry first water injection system. Using a calibrated mixture of methanol and water, the system sprays a cooling mist into the intake tracts after prolonged fullthrottle burns. The result, according to Ski-Doo, is more consistent power that won’t waiver when things heat up. We’ll be waiting for our test drive invitation to see if the claim holds true.

THE FIRST ELECTRIC SKI-DOO

They announced it was coming over a year ago, and the crew from Valcourt made good on that proclamation with the introduction of the Grand Touring Electric. According to Ski-Doo the new electric buggy will boast a recharge time as fast as 90-minutes to reach 80% charge; or 3-hours to reach a full charge. However, we have yet to hear about range or performance. The Grand Touring Electric will only be available to select outfitters and Ski-Doo’s own Uncharted Society locations.

BACKCOUNTRY GETS NEW LOOK

FOUR IS BETTER THAN TWO

Improved braking performance will be found on high-end XR-S packages. The new Brembo package increases caliper power and pad surface area, thus giving riders improved feel, feedback, and reduced lever pressure. Plus, with twice as many pads at work, brake fade should be dramatically reduced under high demand riding conditions.

The transition to the new look GEN5 bodywork continues in earnest for model year 24 as several models get the smoothed cowls and side panels including the popular Backcountry. While primarily a cosmetic upgrade, the new look gives the Backcountry a sleeker stance that’s ready to tackle the backcountry. The only model that will remain in GEN4 will be the Sport.

FOUR FOR 24 –POLARIS

Polaris has been on the gas like no other manufacturer over the past few years, pumping out new models, new innovations, and new engines at a rapid pace. Last year they dropped heavy hitters in both the trail and mountain segments with the Boost and 9R. For 2024, there’s less all-new, but still plenty of sizzle, as the migration from AXYS to the Matryx platform continues and a slew of improvements have found their way into the 2024 mix across the line-up. In addition, Polaris has added still more reasons to early order under their Snow Check program with a ship date guarantee that puts cash on the table if Polaris doesn’t get your spring order buggy to you before winter sets in.

LOVE FOR THE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE

Retro or throwback graphics have been a successful formula for the Roseau maker for many years, often as a Snow Check only offering. While several have caught our longing gaze, this year’s XCR red, white, and blue combo is our favorite yet. With a racetrack pedigree, the XCR is available in 850 or 650 power choices and 128” or 136” track lengths.

ALL-NEW SERIES 9 325 TRACK

Polaris just dropped the gauntlet on the deep snow track wars. For 2024 the company will offer a 3.25” tall lug track available on Boost and 9R RMK models and only during Snow Check. Polaris claims their new track will deliver newfound levels of acceleration and lift, thanks to a lightweight, quick to spool design. The Series 9 325 illustrates the company’s continued commitment and leadership in the deep snow segment.

RIDE COMMAND FOR THE WIN

Polaris launched Ride Command way back in 2012, which means the company has over a decade of experience, development, and enhancements to the interactive, GPS mapping, and connectivity technology. While others have introduced their own versions of Ride Command, as the saying goes, nothing comes close to the original. We’ve been touting the “game changing” attributes of Ride Command for several years, and every season, the Ride Command team keeps making it better. For 2024, the full-color touch screen display that accompanies the technology will make its way on to even more models, and if you have the opportunity to equip your sled with it…the answer is a no brainer. Ride Command is worth every penny.

BUILT FOR THE MIDWEST

There’s no question, the Midwest is home to the best snowmobile trail system anywhere, and the extended track lengths and storage capabilities of a crossover sled is more and more becoming the choice of riders who grace these trails. While there are a lot of crossover sleds to choose from to tackle the trails and the occasional unplowed forest road, our experience with the Switchback XC has always made it a favorite. Polaris likes to call it the perfect 50/50 on/ off trail snowmobile, and we tend to agree. Back for 2024 with a continuous influx of tiny improvements, the Switchback XC will have a reserved spot on our wish list for next winter.

FOUR FOR 24 –ARCTIC CAT

The all-new CATALYST platform powered by Team Arctic’s venerable 600 C-TEC2 engine precipitates the leading headline for Arctic Cat’s 2024 model launch. There’s a lot of newness to discuss beyond styling for the Arctic Cat faithful in the Trail, Crossover and Mountain categories. This riderinfluenced platform boasts dramatic weight reductions, all-new rear suspensions and a departure from the traditional chaincase with an all-new belt drive. If you are looking for a big-bore engine in this platform, you’ll have to wait, but the team in Thief River Falls has been pretty vocal about it, telling us an all-new big-bore is coming next year. If you want more ponies, you’ll find the 800 CTEC2 engine in the legacy ProCross and ProClimb platforms, and those yearning for four-stroke options, will be happy to see the 7000-series engine return while the turbocharged Thundercat continues to own the Performance Muscle category.

ARCTIC CAT BELT DRIVE (ZR CATALYST)

- The all-new Belt Drive system on all CATALYST models is a departure from the traditional Arctic Cat chaincase, but the benefits outweigh any of the unknowns. Eliminating the rotating mass and weight of a traditional chaincase allows the 600cc C-TEC2 engine to spool up quicker providing better throttle response, instantaneous acceleration and frees up horsepower to transfer it to the snow more efficiently. The belt drive also eliminates the hassle of checking and replacing oil levels within a chaincase. Once your belt tension is set, the new belt drive is nearly service-free and hands-off.

AWS FRONT SUSPENSION (ZR / RIOT / M CATALYST)

Arctic Cat pioneered the front Wishbone Suspension (AWS) and it has been synonymous with confidence-inspired handling for decades. For 2024, the CATALYST platform brings back the legendary name with two all-new segmentfocused designs (Trail and Mountain), providing two different suspension geometries. The outcome, are new AWS generations focused on the ultimate handling and control in all CATALYST platform models.

ALL-NEW 129-INCH SLIDE-ACTION REAR SUSPENSION (ZR CATALYST)

This next generation SLIDE-ACTION suspension design dials up the fun factor at any winter playground! Lightweight, playful and robust, this uncoupled suspension utilizes the long front arm from ZR race models and is designed to transfer weight – the ZR ride becomes fully influenced by the rider’s position. Rip a windblown ditch line with confidence, rail a trail corner by leaning forward and shift your weight rearward to loft the skis exiting it. A 3-wheel rear axle is standard and available with choice of IFP gas shocks or ATAC adjust on-the-fly packages.

2024 FOUR FOR 24 –YAMAHA

Yamaha launched their 2024 Snowmobiles and Spring Power Surge (SPS) Sales Program. Popular models like the LE, GT, SE and 400 series have all returned, complemented by Utility, Twoup and Youth models.

THE SRX MUSCLE

Yamaha’s 2024 Legendary SRX is back and paying homage to the 1980s SRX with its eye-catching black and gold colorway. Still one of the fastest muscle sleds on snow, this legend continues to build on its illustrious reputation year-after-year.

THE SOUGHT-AFTER SIDEWINDERS

The crowd-favorite Sidewinder L-TX LE EPS and renowned Sidewinder SRX LE EPS join other 2024 Limited Edition (LE) models for the Spring Power Surge period. This is the only time you can secure these sought-after snowmobiles.

ACT FAST – BUY THROUGH YAMAHA’S SPRING POWER SURGE PROGRAM

This year’s Spring Power Surge (SPS) program runs from March 14 through April 4, 2023 and is the best time to secure your ride for next season. SPS customers will receive great offers, including priority delivery and low interest rates with Yamaha Financial Services.

2023 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The AWSC offers a variety of scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are current members in the AWSC and plan to pursue further education at an accredited two or four-year institution of higher learning. There were thirteen scholarships given this year for a total of $10,000. These funds were made possible by generous donations and purchases at the Scholarship Silent Auction at the 2022 Fall Workshop. The Scholarship Winners will be recognized Saturday evening, March 25, at the Spring Convention Banquet.

WINNER SCHOLARSHIP

AJ Kreager AWSC

Jacob Ward Morris Nelson

RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS GOES BEYOND VOLUNTEERING

It’s 5:30 in the evening and I’m driving south of Marshfield, Wisconsin to a little town called Vesper, in Wood County, and that’s where my story begins.

David and Margie Straka live in Vesper, and I have never met these people, but when I pulled into their driveway, they opened the garage door, waved me in, and after a very long, much needed hug, Margie handed me the garage door opener and said, “The big button opens this door.” I was home.

To frame up how I arrived at the Straka’s, I should start at the beginning. My husband, Pete Schneider, and myself, live in Rice Lake (Barron County). Pete has been a Barron County director since the 1990s, and is president of the Rice Lake Snow & Dirt club. Due to some unforeseen health issues, Pete was air lifted to Marshfield Hospital on November 27, and this story started on December 20, five days before Christmas.

Pete had been in the Marshfield hospital much longer than we anticipated. My motel bills at this time were nearing $3,000 and being desperate and stressed to the limit, I decided to call the Wood County Rep (Straka’s) listed in the AWSC magazine (WSN). When I called, Margie didn’t answer, so I left a pretty desperate message regarding my situation and asked if she possibly knew anyone I might be able to stay with, for an undefined period of time.

Margie called me back and said she couldn’t decipher most of my message because it was cutting out. As soon as I told her my story about Pete, without hesitation she insisted I come stay with her and David.

The next morning, Margie texted me to see how I was doing, and asked if I minded a cat being in the house? I told her I was fine, but asked if it would be okay to come on Christmas Eve? (Talk about a big ask!)

Margie said I was very welcome and she couldn’t wait to meet me. In a later text, she asked me where I had been eating my meals. When I told her, I was eating very little because of stress and motel stays, she said I was welcome to anything in their refrigerator and also invited to eat evening meals with them.

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The next day she and David were in Marshfield and called to see if I’d like to go to dinner with them, keep in mind, I hadn’t even met them yet!

Pete was just out of surgery that evening and I was waiting to see him, so I declined. The Strakas gave me their prayers, and again, I experienced a heartfelt connection to them.

Margie told me to come to their place any time that was good for me. I told her I might be a puddle when I got there and she said, “I’ll be here to wipe up the mess.”

So, on Christmas Eve I arrived. Who in their right mind allows a total stranger into their home at Christmas?! For this, and countless other reasons, David and Margie Straka are the most generous couple I’ve ever run into.

(David is the President of the Vesper Snow Drifters, and Margie is the AWSC Wood County Rep, the Auburndale Nite Owls secretary and the Wood County Alliance secretary.)

For two and a half weeks I stayed with these wonderful people who were always there to give a hug when needed, they fed a starving nervous wreck, and consoled me when all I could do was weep with fear and exhaustion. Placing a desperate call to a member of the Wisconsin state snowmobile association was the best decision I could have ever made. We are a family united by like interests (powersports), but beyond that, we are a great example of humanity.

When I told the Strakas I’d never be able to pay them back for all they had done for me, they said I owed them nothing and just, “pay it forward.” I felt a tangible, meaningful, bliss these two exuded. There is nothing random about it, David and Margie Straka are selfless, and both will be forever friends.

I’m very happy to report, after 46 days in the hospital, Pete is home recuperating with me.

I told her she was an angel, and she responded, “Nope, just me.”

Submitted by Jacqui Schneider, Rice Lake Snow & Dirt Club

This photo captured members of the Rice Lake Snow & Dirt Club who hosted their 26th annual “Pledge Ride Event” for Shriners Hospitals for Children (January 2021). On the far right, in the back row is Jacqui Schneider, and seated in front of her, is her husband, Pete Schneider.

MILITARY RIDE

WISCONSIN’S MILITARY RIDE –ONE OF THE BEST IN THE STATE

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Wisconsin’s military appreciation ride is a family snowmobiling event hosted at the World Championship Derby Complex in Eagle River, Wisconsin. The ride is designed to thank veterans for their service and grow the sport of snowmobiling. This is a free event for veterans to attend, and is also a way to educate 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. This ride is possible thanks to all the generous donations provided by many local Eagle River businesses, snowmobile clubs and individual supporters. Thank you everyone for making this one of the best veteran appreciation events in the state.

Our first stop was the Snowmobile Hall of Fame in St. Germain, Wisconsin. (snowmobilehalloffame. com) This building is packed with representations of snowmobiling’s richest history. These little riders were ready to rip.

These gentlemen swap stories about a Fox-Trac snowmobile. Fox-Trac was designed by Fred Fox from Janesville, Wisconsin, who later founded the LeMans Corporation which housed Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties under its umbrella. Fox recently passed away at the age of 86.

On this mid-January day, Eagle River was met with some uncharacteristic and untimely rain, so the group was gathered at the Derby Complex and briefed we’d be touring the Snowmobile Hall of Fame, the Eliason Snowmobile Museum and the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame via the comfy seats of a tour bus instead of on snowmobiles.

(L-R) Organizers, Todd Achterburg, Dick Decker and Jeff Vollenweider welcomed the group and thanked everyone for their service and participation.

A group of 50-plus attendees gather for a photo inside the Snowmobile Hall of Fame.

Sayner, Wisconsin is home to the Eliason Snowmobile Company, founded by Carl Eliason. Eliason is credited as inventor of the snowmobile.

One of the first Eliason snowmobiles is on display in a mini-museum at the Eliason Hardware Company in Sayner.

The final tour stop was the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (ishof.com) in Eagle River. This museum represents and acknowledges the many machines and accomplishments of those within the snowmobile world. Pictured here is AJ Kreager’s Kitty Cat on display, one that the past AWSC Miss Snowflake would have raced at a young age.

(Black coat on Right) Jona Eliason, Carl’s granddaughter, explains a little bit about the first Eliason snowmobiles and the logic behind them.

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There were some familiar faces hanging on the wall including this one of AWSC President, Dave Newman.

It would have been nice to see this beauty out on the trails, but maybe next year!

It was all thumbs up for this crew at the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame.

Our day wrapped up with a few beverages and a nice meal in the upper lounge at the Derby Complex. Thank you again to all who made this special day happen.

Ends on March 31, 2023

AWSC AND KAOS VISIT OREGON STATE SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION

By Rachyl Burzinski, KAOS President and Tia Fuchs, KAOS VP OREGONSNOW.ORG

Rachyl Burzinski (KAOS President), Tia Fuchs (KAOS VP) and Lori Heideman (AWSC VP) had the amazing opportunity to travel to La Grande, Oregon for the Oregon State Snowmobile Association (OSSA) Convention!

We got to experience some of the best parts of mountain riding and honed our skills climbing, side hilling and boondocking! The views were absolutely stunning at Cathrine Creek and Ladd Canyon. Don with Prinoth also taught us how to operate a groomer and we were able to groom the trails with a tiller! We spent the whole weekend with the OSSA Board, Dennis Jordan, Lisa Burt, Lisa Mahoney, and TJ Reilly. We had great conversations about both snowmobile programs as well as KAOS.

We concluded our trip with a presentation about youth involvement in front of Oregon’s membership and were thoroughly impressed to have several young snowmobilers approach us after the presentation.

We enjoyed Oregon’s hospitality and camaraderie while we spent the week with them. Thank you to the OSSA for this opportunity, it was truly incredible!

HOOLIGANS HOST 3RD ANNUAL RADAR RUNS

Submitted by:

Lori and Rich Thiemer

Hooligan’s Snowmobile Club held our 3rd annual Tomahawk Radar Runs on January 28, 2023. We are a social club supporting the grooming clubs in the area with donations from our radar run proceeds. We had a total of 84 sleds registered to race which included our youngest racer at age 4 on a Kitty Kat! We strive to keep the event affordable and fun for families to come watch with no admission or parking fees and are accessible by car or snowmobile. Another local club serves food as a fundraiser throughout the day. The highlight of the day is the noon kids races. We are encouraging the next generation of snowmobilers by holding special kids classes for 60-200 cc machines and kids up to 11 years old. This year each kid received a Hooligan’s Tomahawk Radar Run winter hat and a medal. We hold several raffles the day of the event as well. Our track is a 660’ snow packed trail on land so we don’t have to worry about ice conditions. Come join us next year, the Radar Runs are held the last Saturday of January at Holly’s Bar and Grill, Highway N, Tomahawk.

START EM YOUNG – GET EM INVOLVED

Submitted by:

Jay Chandler, Proud Dad

Blake Chandler, member of the Viking Snowdrifters of Stoughton, has been an active groomer operator in training for the last three years. He can drive his snowmobile on the trail after completing his snowmobile safety operator course. Blake also comes to fundraising events and helps put in and maintain trails. Blake started riding a Kitty Kat when he was 4. I’m a firm believer if you get your youth involved when they are young, they’ll be lifetime enthusiasts.

2023 LANGLADE COUNTYWIDE SNOWMOBILE RIDE HUGE SUCCESS

Submitted

by: Steve Noskowiak- Trail Boss Antigo Sno-Drifters

On Saturday, January 28, 1,000-plus snowmobilers were fortunate to be able to gather for the annual Langlade County Snowmobile Countywide Ride hosted by the Langlade County Snowmobile Council and the Lily Sno-Birds Clubhouse.

The fun-filled day was comprised of longtime friends and family coming together from all parts of the state to reminisce and support the Langlade County Snowmobile Council and the Lily Sno-Birds. Many raffles were held and free food and refreshments were provided. All of the raffle prizes were donated by our ten area snowmobile clubs, many generous businesses, and other supportive individuals. We had some of our food donated and we had a very generous donation from Pepsi Products that helped provide our pizza, soda and water. Our wonderful members of the Lily Sno-Birds made the other delicious food provided for this event.

The day ended by helping our Lily Sno-Birds raise approximately $600 to go toward their well fund. The Lily Clubhouse is a memberowned establishment that was forced to replace their well a month before this ride-in event. If you would like to assist Lily Sno-Birds with their well fund, you may go on their Facebook page for further information.

This awesome event would not have been possible without all of the hardworking and dedicated volunteers and donors who helped make this event one of the most successful and recordbreaking events we have had in the last forty-one years! The turnout is a true testament to how much the snowmobile community appreciates our amazing county of trails here in Langlade County!

EVENTS

MARCH

3-4: Mountain, WI. Chute Pond Snowmobile Club Blast From The Past Ride & Vintage Show, Skinny Dave’s 12484 Hwy 32 & 64, Sled Raffle drawing March 4, noon, Kevin / 920-373-8578 / chutepondsnowmobileclub.com

4: Colfax, WI. Colfax Sno-Drifters

8th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Show, Kyle’s Market, Hwy 40, Free admission, Registration 9amnoon, Judging 12:30, Pull-start Contest 12:30, Raffle drawing

1:30, Awards 2pm, food available, raffles, $5/sled ($20 max), free vendor spots, Mike / 715-5562175

4: Conover, WI. Conover SnoBuddies 4th Annual Poker Run Wrap Party, Twin Lake Pub, 3894 Twin Lake Rd, 1pm-4pm, Get your game card at local area businesses, Ride the incredible trails to as many stops as you wish then join us on March 4, for the Draw Party. Raffle baskets, 50/50 drawings, food and more, Randy / 847-980-0349 / conoversnobuddies@gmail.com

4: Danbury, WI. Cozy Corner Trails, Inc Annual Booya, McGraw Lake Tavern, 34002 State Road 35, noon – 5pm, Raffles, drawings, booya!!! Sue / 715791-0082 / FB: Cozy Corner Trails

4: Harshaw, WI. Harshaw Wanderers SC Meat Madness and More, Alpine, 8495 N Oneida Lake Dr, 4pm - 6pm, raffles include meat, beer, booze, apparel, cash, gift cards, etc. Everyone welcome! harshawwanderers45@gmail. com / FB: HarshawWanderers

4: Mukuwonago, WI. Kettle Moraine Riders SC Annual Fundraiser, Woody’s Corner Pub & Grill, W343 S10206 Hwy E, noon-6pm, Meat and bucket raffles all day, located on the trail in Mukwonago with trailer parking at Woody’s, Robin / 414412-0355 / FB: KMR Snowmobile Club

4: Wausau, WI. Nutterville Snownuts Annual Beatercross Race at Club Shed, 164460 County Hwy Z, 7am-5pm. This is a fundraiser for our club, it is open to the public, food and drinks sold, $10 admission 12 and older, Gates 7am, Racing 10am, Gus / beatercrosswausauwi@gmail. com / FB: Nutterville Beatercross 2023

5: Jefferson, WI. Jefferson Snowstormers Dessert Auction & Cash Raffle, Fairview Sports Bar, 711 W Racine St, 1pm Brenda / 920-988-7655 / jskaife@ sbcglobal.net / FB: Jefferson Snowstormers

11: Rhinelander, WI. Hodag Sno-Trails, Inc Ice Golf and Meat Raffle, Fisher’s Resort on Lake George, 4225 W Lake George Rd, 11:30 Tee Off, Chili dump and Meat Raffle, $20 meat raffle tickets on sale now at local sponsors, 15 meat bundles from Bessey’s Meat Market and other prizes, Ice golf is a 4 man scramble $40 per team, Shotgun start 11:30am, 715-362-369 for golf entries, Russ or Billi Fisher / 715-362-3691

11: Sharon, WI. Sharon Drift Skippers Snowmobile Club Meat Raffle, Kip & Deb’s, 184 Park Ave, 6pm, Sue / 262-736-4727 / suemullis@charter.net

17: Conover, WI. Conover SnoBuddies St. Paddy’s Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner, Club 45 Bar & Grill, 4800 Old Rd 45, 4:30pm - 8pm, Come join us, Randy / 847980-0349 / conoversnobuddies@ gmail.com

21: Hayward, WI. Sno-Trails 52nd Annual Fundraising Picnic, noon – 4pm, Lac Courte Orielles Boat Landing, Northwoods Beach, Raffles, drawing and food, Darlene / 715-558-5263 / FB: Sno-Trails Snowmobile Club

26: Wausau, WI. Nutterville

Snownuts Annual Spring Raffle, Loading Zone Eatery, 157024 E Hamilton St, 1pm - 5pm, Free and everyone welcome, Many meat and basket raffles with some bigger prizes, Jennifer / 715-3700047 / winnieshy13@gmail.com

26: Weyerhauser, WI. Weyerhaeuser Snowmobile Club Landowner Appreciation Dinner and Fundraiser, Burdy’s Bar and Grill, W14382 Railway Ave, 11am - 3pm, Bob / 715-353-2873

APRIL

1: Tomahawk, WI. Harshaw Wanderers SC Meat Madness and More! Prairie Rapids Tavern, 10223 Prairie Rapids Rd, 4-6pm, raffles include meat, beer, booze, apparel, cash, gift cards, Everyone welcome, harshawwanderers45@gmail. com / FB: HarshawWanderers

14: Seymour, WI. Isaar Trailriders Snowmobile Club Raffle, 9-pin bowling tournament, Wally’s Seymour Bowl, 119 Lake Rd, Drawing 10pm, Raffle Tickets $5, Call Wally’s to Register, 920-8336242

16: Cedarburg, WI. Jackson Moonlighters Snowmobile Club

Annual Pancake Breakfast & Raffle, The Hub at Cedar Creek, 1814 Washington Ave, 8am-noon, includes pancakes (all you can eat), sausage, scrambled eggs, applesauce, Danish, coffee, juice and milk, drawing for cash raffle prizes 1pm, Julie / 262-707-2957 / jacksonmoonlighters@gmail. com

22: Loomis, WI. River Road

Riders Snowmobile Club

50/25/25 Raffle Drawing and Meat Raffle, Loopy’s Bar & Grill, W6075 Loomis Rd., Drawing 1pm, Meat Raffle 2pm

22: Sharon, WI. Sharon Drift Skippers Snowmobile Club Meat Raffle & Silent Auction, Pat’s Brew Que, 124 North St, 5pm, Sue / 262-736-4727 / suemullis@ charter.net

MAY

28: Conover, WI. Conover Sno-Buddies Trail Fundraiser at Log Cabin, Greenhill’s Log Cabin, 226US 45 North, 3pm – 6pm, prime rib sandwich or broasted chicken with sides, 50/50 raffles, food, fun and more, Randy Remblake: 847-98-0349 / conoversnobuddies@gmail.com

SEPTEMBER

2: Wascott, WI 4 Seasons Recreational Club Food and Fun, Wascott Ball Park, 16380 S Ball Park Rd, noon – 4pm, food and beverages sold, raffle boards, door prizes and games and activities for the children including free bounce houses, Doris / 612-940-1405 / 4seasons. membership@gmail.com

3: Manitowish Waters, WI. Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters Summer Fest/Duck Race, Koller Park, awards ceremony, raffles, kids games, live music, free food and beverages

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RICE LAKE AREA SNOWMOBILERS RAISE MONEY FOR CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS

Submitted by: Dennis Crawford

Rice Lake area snowmobilers participated in the 28th Annual “Snowmobile Ride for Shriners Hospitals” and raised an amazing $13,400 in pledges for Shriners Hospitals for Children® – Twin Cities.

This local annual pledge ride is co-sponsored by the Rice Lake Snow & Dirt Club and the Indianhead Shrine Club and has now raised a 28 year total of nearly $355,000 for the Shriners Hospital for Children.

Following the full day of snowmobiling, the riders, Shriners and special guests were treated to an evening banquet at the Rice Lake Elks Club and were given awards and door prizes. The Rice Lake Snow & Dirt Club wishes to thank the participants, the Indianhead Shrine Club and all those who generously donated to this very special fundraising event.

CALEDONIA SNO-LORDS DEDICATE MEMORIAL SNOWMOBILE TRAIL

Submitted by: Rhonda Lechner

The Caledonia

Sno-Lords dedicated a Memorial Snowmobile Trail near Highway G in Caledonia to Ronald “Ron” Willms. Ron joined the snowmobile club in 1971 and

later joined the Westfield White Trackers snowmobile club when he moved to Marquette County in 2002. Ron continued with the Caledonia Sno-Lords as an honorary member. Ron and his wife, Maria, were very passionate about snowmobiling and Ron became a trail boss for the Caledonia Sno-Lords. Ron cleared many trails, helped in the purchasing of three different groomers, groomed trails, and did maintenance on the groomers. At one time the Caledonia Sno-Lords had 59 miles of trail in Racine County. Ron and his wife Maria planned several club trips to Radisson, WI as well as participating in a variety of other club activities. Ron was well known to the Racine County Alliance of Snowmobile Clubs and won the Snowmobiler of the Year award in April of 1985. Ron was very active in both snowmobile clubs until his passing in June of 2019.

The Caledonia Sno-Lords dedicated their first memorial trail in 2012 to Fred “Sonny” Bauer and Gaylen Grundman who were some of the founding members of the club. The snowmobile club remains very active in the community and participates in highway cleanup projects. In addition, the club continues to raise funds through raffles and other events to continue improvements with trails and grooming equipment to maintain their trail system.

DOOR COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAILS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS CHECK

Submitted by: Ron Shefchik

Doug Schopf, President of the Door County Snowmobile Trails Association, presents a $500 check to Ron Bochek to support his 29th year of fundraising and trail guiding for the Wisconsin Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society (the MS Ride) Ron also received a $250 donation from his local club, The Door Pioneer Trailblazers who have supported his work at the MS ride for years.

CLUB FLASHBACK

INLAND SNOWBLAZERS CELEBRATE 50 YEARS

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By: Sandy Oswald, Secretary

The Inland

Snowblazers of Taus is located in northwestern Manitowoc County and will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary on Sunday, March 26, at their annual Dance and Landowner Appreciation banquet.

The club had its first meeting on March 24, 1973 with 31 people present. Many of the members were local families just starting out in the sport. In 1974, we helped add six miles of trail to expand the Manitowoc County trail from its original 32 miles. Manitowoc was the first county in the state of Wisconsin to put public snowmobile trails on private property. Over the years, our section of maintained trail has presently grown to 24 miles. All of these miles go over private property and we have a strong relationship with our landowners.

As the trails developed in the county, we relied on two neighboring clubs, the Viking Sno-Riders of Valders and the Lakeshore Snowmobile Club of Manitowoc, to groom our trails. In 2001, we made the commitment to groom our own trails by purchasing a used Tucker Sno-Cat. We currently groom our trails with a 2014 Tucker Sno-Cat and Arrowhead drag.

In our early years, we held snowmobile rallies and dances as our fundraisers. In 1982, we won a 1982 Ski-doo 3500 Citation through the AWSC Membership Drive. We turned that prize into a club fundraiser, selling tickets and awarding it. As the years have passed, we have continued to hold our annual dance as our main fundraiser. We include our Landowner Banquet on the same day, inviting the landowners as our guests at the dance. It makes for a great day to socialize with them.

We currently have five certified snowmobile instructors and have been conducting classes since 2000.

As one of the nine member clubs in the Manitowoc County Snowmobile Alliance, we have actively supported their fundraisers, provided members as officers at a county-level, and helped with planning for the AWSC Convention each of the 3 times when it was held in Manitowoc. We also provided a stop each year for the poker run buses as part of the Convention.

This year in anticipation of our 50th Anniversary, we have been doing a “Throwback Thursday” posting on our Facebook page. The posts include pictures from our early years of the 70s through the 90s to help provide a visual of how our club has progressed over the years. It has garnered a lot of interest and brings back some great memories that were made over the years.

While we haven’t had a lot of snow in Manitowoc County over the past few years, we keep a positive outlook that next year is going to be the snowiest year ever!

INLAND SNOWBLAZERS

NORTH LAKE NOMADS

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

Submitted by: Donna Savatski

The club started August 22, 1972 when a group gathered at the Stapleton’s Hotel. The following meetings amassed ideas which were then presented and officers were elected. At the time, a total of two miles of trail were maintained, which has grown to 12.9 miles currently. Meetings take place the third Tuesday of the month from August through April at the Rustic Inn, Mapleton.

Our members, the landowners, trail master, officers and board members are all an important part of the club. To show our appreciation every year, we host a landowner’s dinner where they have the opportunity to participate in a raffle for great prizes.

Fundraisers for the club include meat raffles along with county raffle tickets sold at our Wisconsin Snow Show booth in Milwaukee. We have donated funds to the MS Ride, Honor Flight, A Child’s Smile, North Lake Food Pantry and local people in need.

We are the only club in the county with a clubhouse, and it’s an attractive feature setting our club apart from others. We host trail, Packer football, and Christmas parties there during the winter season. When not in use, it doubles as a storage shed for stakes and signs.

Many memorable club trips are held in areas of Northern Wisconsin including, Land O Lakes, Dunbar, Ladysmith, Carter, Mole Lake, and most recently, Lac Du Flambeau. When snow permits, our club gathers locally and rides for a Friday night fish fry which has turned out to be a big hit for members.

The mission of the club is to maintain and promote the great sport of snowmobiling and charitable needs in and around the Waukesha County area. We are a non-profit club comprised of volunteers dedicated to the sport of snowmobiling. Think snow and here is to another spectacular 50 years!

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