WSN Sept 2023

The Official Publication of the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs AWSC Executive Board

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This first WSN issue of the 2023-2024 winter season is full of AWSC info, events and happenings, so make sure to read it coverto-cover. We hope you enjoy the magazine and have a fun, safe winter snowmobiling in Wisconsin.

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11 INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE CONGRESS New AWSC President, Lori Heideman, recaps all the happenings at ISC in Moline, Illinois where 61-members of the AWSC were present.

12 SUMMER DIRECTORS MEETING AT JOHNSON CREEK Jefferson County hosts the AWSC Summer Directors Meeting and Past President, Dave Newman, shares details of the weekend as well as the Director Meeting notes.

22 READERS RIDE INTO WEST YELLOWSTONE If you want to plan a western snowmobile ride this season, this Readers Ride will help get you motivated for all the phenomenal snowmobiling and scenery the West Yellowstone area of Montana offers.

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ight out of the gate, this first issue of WSN is packed full of some of the greatest Wisconsin snowmobiling coverage and information available. I’ll walk you through the highlights as quick

HOW TO OBTAIN A WISCONSIN TRAIL PASS

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1. Your AWSC Membership expired in June. If you haven’t already done so, you need to renew your membership with your club. Once renewed you can purchase your trail pass.

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3. You can only purchase discounted trail passes through the AWSC. This can be done online (awsc.org), mail-in form with a check or call the AWSC office with a credit card. No one has trail passes on-hand for immediate purchase, so plan a head. It’s important to note you CAN legally ride with your trail pass receipt, so an online purchase is your quickest and easiest option.

NEW AWSC EXEC BOARD LEADERSHIP

Your AWSC leadership has changed and you’ll notice new names in the president column, Lori Heideman, and Vice President, Greg Roscizewski. Check out their fresh perspectives.

AWSC NEWS

A lot has been happening in the off-season and the AWSC is working hard for Wisconsin snowmobilers. You’ll read about that first-hand in the Office, Queen, Youth and AWSC News pages. This season, we’ll also be continuing the Did You Know column submitted by the AWSC Vintage Committee. The feedback from this new column last season was overwhelmingly positive.

ISC AND AWSC DIRECTORS MEETING

I had the opportunity to attend the International Snowmobile Congress in Moline, Illinois, and their association did an excellent job hosting. You’ll see plenty of mentions of the event throughout this issue, and I urge you to attend next year…in your state! That’s right, the AWSC is hosting ISC in Green Bay next summer. Past President, Dave Newman rounds out the first half of this issue with a review of the Summer Directors Meeting at Johnson Creek. Speaking of meetings, it reminds me to invite you to the Fall Workshop in LaCrosse, October 20-22. This is one of my favorite AWSC events, and I may even dress in a Halloween costume this year.

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Finishing off this issue, Dwain Stadie gives everyone a great look at his West Yellowstone riding experience as a first-time visitor to the area in Readers Rides and then you’ll enjoy the Hay Days bonus guide. The AWSC will have a new display location this year at Hay Days, so check the vendor map to find them once you arrive. If you want to plan for other events further out, the Club Events Calendar is already starting to fill up. As a reminder, if you want your club event listed, please email them to stormyh@awsc.org

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BUSY OFF-SEASON AS YOUR NEW AWSC PRESIDENT

By: Lori Heideman

he days are getting shorter, which means winter is coming. I hope everyone had a very good summer. I have been busy with the many different events taking up our spring and summer. We had a very good ACSA DC Fly-In. We had the pleasure of actually meeting with both Congressman Derrick Van Orden and Senator Tom Tiffany. In each instance we discussed access and the Waters of the US Act (WOTUS) that may affect our sport.

ISC IN ILLINOIS We followed up with International Snowmobile Congress (ISC) in Moline, Illinois, where we learned of many new ideas and issues affecting snowmobiling. These included economic impact studies, volunteerism, retaining and retention of these volunteers. A communication forum where state publications were discussed. And of course, many meetings with the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA). We also did a lot of networking at ISC. After all, since we are hosting next year we need to know exactly what to do.

SUMMER DIRECTORS MEETING We held our summer Directors Meeting in Jefferson County in July and took care of a lot of snowmobile business. Thanks to Jefferson County for hosting and to Rob’s Performance Motorsports for the great lunch on Saturday and to Hartwig Motorsports for dessert and milk. Not only did we take care of business but we went out and met as many map sponsors as possible. A good time was had by all.

FARM TECHNOLOGY DAYS I also attended Farm Technology days, where I spoke with many landowners and club members. It was a great opportunity to thank our landowners personally. The AWSC also participated in MOHEE at the McKenzie center in Portage where a couple thousand 6th and 7th graders were able to learn outdoor skills from many different partners of the DNR. Skills ranged from calling in turkeys to fishing to filleting fish, archery, hunting dog skills, tying lures as well as snowmobile safety awareness.

THANK YOU CLUBS All these events prove snowmobiling is not just a winter activity. I want to say thanks to our membership for allowing me to attend your meetings this past year and to get to know more of the volunteers behind a sport I am passionate about. I have learned a lot about your clubs and counties as well as strengthened my knowledge of our program. It has been an educational tool helping me serve you as AWSC President.

ATTEND FALL WORKSHOP I would encourage everyone that has never attended a workshop to think about coming to Lacrosse to see what it is all about. You learn so much about our program as well as networking with other club members that may have the same issues as your club. You may pick up a trick that can help your club out or meet someone that can be a great resource for your club. We hold informational sessions that clubs and club members can ask questions and get answers to. If not this year then perhaps next year.

Just a reminder, make sure you renew your membership and get your trail passes early You want to be ready to ride when the snow arrives

THREE WAYS TO RIDE As we approach the up-coming snowmobile season, let’s all remember to ride on the right, ride sober and ride safe. Let’s try to make this the safest season we have ever had. It will take all of us riding responsibly to accomplish this. We teach our kids to remember these three responsibilities, let’s practice what we teach and keep everyone safe this year.

See you on the trails!

THIS NEW VP GAINS NEW PERSPECTIVE ON ACSA

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Greg Roscizewski – Vice President

Hello fellow snowmobilers! I’m feeling very excited, but incredibly humbled, to be writing my first column for Wisconsin Snowmobile News as your new vice president! I’ll start out by saying, thank you very much for all the support from the directors, reps, past presidents and so many others. I announced my candidacy rather abruptly, but had honestly been thinking about it for well over six years. I feel very blessed that not one single person expressed any discouragement whatsoever. The best thing about serving our AWSC membership is this: Just when you think you’re a hard-working snowmobiler, you look at the people around you and realize they work twice as hard, and there is so much more you could do!!!

MY SPRING AS A NEW VP I traveled to Washington DC and met with the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) which taught me so much about this organization and how incredibly important they are to organized snowmobiling. Previous to this meeting, I’ve honestly kind of lived in my own little world of Wisconsin snowmobiling — I never really cared much about states beyond ours and the challenges they face. Then you meet people from all around the country and realize they’re facing very similar, and sometimes different challenges. My eyes are now opened and it all makes sense that we can be so much stronger as snowmobilers when we pool our efforts on the national level.

Day three of the DC Fly-In was an amazing high point for me. It was nothing short of amazing to be walking the halls of congress, meeting with our United States Senators and Representatives as a representative of the AWSC. We met with the office staff of both senators and seven representatives.

I absolutely have to tell you about several highlights of the visits. US Representative Derrick VanOrden met us at his door and said, “My snowmobilers are here, come on in.” Rep VanOrden offered us made-inWisconsin snacks and beverages while we talked about how important snowmobiling is to the US economy and other topics. Mr. VanOrden had us all sit at his desk for photos, which for me was off the charts cool! US Representative, Tom Tiffany, was out of town but flew into DC later that day. While we were meeting with his staff, he literally walked into his office slightly winded, from walking fast to meet with “his friends of snowmobiling.” I’ll tell you what, these are two representatives that will go to bat for snowmobilers all day, every day!

When you walk into the offices, it becomes clear by the decorations, some of the things that are important to that congressperson. Senator Ron Johnson’s office stuck out in my mind. You could tell right away that farming, agriculture, and Wisconsin outdoor recreation were right at the top! I can’t say enough about all the US Congress staff we met with. Every one of them were top notch personalities and made us all feel very welcome, and at home, in an out of ordinary environment. It would be remiss of me if I didn’t mention what a delightful visit we had with Senator Tammy Baldwin’s staff. Both the young man, and young lady, had ties to snowmobiling, which allowed us to share stories and laughs. Almost every person we met with had some personal or family association to snowmobiling. Kinda smacks you in the face how engrained and important snowmobiling is to the Wisconsin and US economies.

JOIN ACSA Okay, so what can you do to help snowmobiling year around? Join ACSA! There are many ways to join and do your part. If you, your club, or your county association aren’t members, you should be. ACSA’s Executive Director, Christine Jourdain, is the creator and organizer of the DC Fly-In. She plans all of the meetings I discussed above for Wisconsin and all other states. I can’t imagine how many hours she devotes.

You could write a novel about all the things ACSA does on the national level but I’m afraid I’ve used up my page space and you can visit the ACSA website (snowmobilers.org) to learn more.

So, until next month, everyone have a safe fall, full of motorsports!

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By: Stormy Hovey – Office Manager AWSC.ORG

he AWSC office is really revved-up for this season and I want to start by thanking the AWSC membership for being patient during our recent server upgrade. This was bothersome for the majority of us, but I think most of the bugs have surfaced and we should be running smoothly from here on out.

YOUR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRED IN JUNE – HAVE YOU RENEWED YET?

I would like to remind everyone your AWSC membership expired on 6/30/23. This includes commercial sponsors. Have you renewed your club membership? REMEMBER THIS HAS TO BE DONE PRIOR TO ORDERING YOUR TRAIL PASS. Your Wisconsin registration on your snowmobile also has to be up-to-date prior to ordering a trail pass. AWSC Membership Renewals in early August were over 4,000 members.

CLUB MAILING HAPPENED IN AUGUST

The office sent the 2023-2024 club mailing in August, information was mailed to all club membership chairs and emailed to all club officers. If you are not receiving this information, please check the emails of your officers and the address of your membership chair. If you need another copy sent to you, please contact the office. Included in this mailing was information about the AWSC office, magazine deadlines and form, Fall workshop and Miss Snowflake.

APPLY TO BE MISS SNOWFLAKE

The Miss Snowflake Application is available on the website. As we close out Rachyl Burzinski’s Miss Snowflake reign, I think we can safely say she did a wonderful job this year! If you see Rachyl, or prefer to email her, please thank her for all her hard work and dedication representing the AWSC.

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WORKSHOP REGISTRATION – JOIN US!

You can find workshop registration/information on the AWSC website (AWSC.ORG). The AWSC office is very busy preparing for the Fall Workshop which will be hosted at the LaCrosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, October 20-22. We have hotel blocks with surrounding hotels, the Workshop information has been emailed to your club officers. Can’t wait to see all of you there, please call the office with questions.

hospitality rooms. The hospitality rooms will be at Radisson Hotel, 200 Harborview Plaza, just a short walk from the convention center.

Registration: Online registration is available at awsc.org. Or by printing the form on the website and using the mail. Registration is $25, and with the Banquet $35. Early Bird registration and prepaid Banquet ends Wednesday, October 5, 2023. After October 5, the registration goes to $35, you can register at the Workshop ($35) but banquet tickets will be limited if you wait to purchase them then.

ADDRESSING AMERICAN INCOME LIFE PHONE CALLS

Many AWSC members have been receiving phone calls from American Income Life (AIL) on behalf of AWSC. This is NOT a scam - this is a result of you sending in the return card for accidental death and dismemberment information. AIL could ask for a phone meeting, a Zoom meeting or a personal face-to-face meeting. You are not required to meet with them.

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By: Rachyl Burzinski

I’ve had an amazing time representing the AWSC as Miss Snowflake and it’s going by far too fast. I’m extremely thankful for the invitations from clubs, organizations and events across Wisconsin including fundraisers, classrooms, parade floats, racing and 50th anniversary club celebrations. I truly appreciate Wisconsin’s amazing snowmobile community who has made me feel so welcome while we join together to protect, celebrate and promote this wonderful sport. Although there have been many, here are a few photo highlights from the past couple months. FOLLOW or LIKE the AWSC Miss Snowflake Facebook and Instagram pages to see where I’ve been and who I’m meeting!

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I’ve enjoyed holiday parades including the 4th of July in Manitowish Waters and Mercer

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5 Time World Watercross Champ, David Fischer took me for a lap in Grantsburg

I spent time with many groups at Farm Tech Days in Baraboo including other Wisconsin royalty

Flippin Chicken BBQ events are truly fun! This one was at the Fremont Invaders Snowmobile Club

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YOUTH MEMBERS BRING A TOUCH OF KAOS TO ISC

By: Madisyn Gates-Roehl Green Lake County Youth Advisor

Seven members of the AWSC youth KAOS program traveled to Moline, Illinois for the 2023 International Snowmobile Congress. Shortly after arrival, it was hard for this group to ignore the John Deere Pavilion directly across the street from the host hotel, so the KAOS group learned about the history of John Deere, farming and the future of farming at the largest agricultural exhibit in the world before attending the welcome reception to socialize with other attendees.

The first full day was loaded with fun after attending the mountain and trail region meeting in the morning and then getting the opportunity to hear a great speech at lunch by Sean Considine, who finished his football career in Baltimore in 2012, where he helped the Ravens win Super Bowl XLVII.

For the offsite event, everyone joined together aboard a dinner cruise paddle boat to explore the mighty Mississippi River. Dinner was incredible and socializing with everyone while taking in a beautiful night on the water was a highlight.

The following day everyone attended three breakout sessions of their choice and we even had a chance to see our very own, Rachyl Burzinski (Rock County Advisor), take part in one of them with aftermarket company SnowStuds. Before the evening’s groomer reception, the gang grabbed some frozen yogurt then prepped our different colored costumes for the evening (we like to standout). We all ended the night at the ISC 2024 Green Bay hospitality room!

On the last day, everyone attended the ACSA meeting and followed it up with a boat taxi to get ice cream. At the banquet, we got to see a lot of very deserving people receive awards, including myself, Madisyn, who was awarded the 2023 ACSA Young Snowmobiler of the Year. This year’s ISC was a great time as always and we hope to see you in Green Bay next year!

KAOS CAMPS NEAR KICKAPOO

Submitted by: Sara Guthrie - Monroe County Youth Rep

During the middle of August, KAOS held their annual Camping Weekend at Grangers Campground in Oakdale. There were seven youth members at the event, as well as several members of the AWSC, including our president Lori Heideman. We went canoeing and kayaking along the Kickapoo River and Saturday night we had a potluck. All in all, it was a great weekend, and we were able to make new memories. Thank you to the Snowmobile Trails of Monroe County (STMC) for transportation to and from the Kickapoo, and thank you to the AWSC for supporting KAOS.

The Revolutionary Bet

Last winter, Ski-Doo celebrated the 20th anniversary of the REV – a breakthrough platform that was responsible for changing the entire landscape and design philosophy of the modern snowmobile. With hindsight always being 20/20, to boldly proclaim the “paradigm shift” the REV had on the industry is now rather easier, albeit if not a bit pretentious. While today there’s little argument that the rider forward design of the now highly regarded breakthrough chassis was in fact “revolutionary,” when it first hit the snow, there’s more to the story.

For certain, Ski-Doo engineers felt they were onto something significant as the development of the REV chassis progressed. With each change, each iteration, and each ride, the benefits of moving the rider forward and up compared to the then traditional snowmobile design they felt was more than just an incremental improvement. Yet, the success of the REV was no sure thing.

Knowing the REV had to make a major impact, Ski-Doo placed an all-in bet on luring a talented Canadian racer away from Arctic Cat in order to race the new Ski-Doo. Blair Morgan already had proven he was one of the most dominating snocross racers ever, but when Ski-Doo opened up their checkbook in order to persuade

Blair to race the unproven REV, all eyes were fixated on the snocross opener in Duluth, Minnesota, in November 2002. If Blair failed, or the REV had a major mechanical issue, the evolution of the REV may have been over before it even got started. But when Blair captured the win in Pro Open, with fellow Ski-Doo racer Todd Wolff taking the second spot on the box, the big bet had paid off, and the REV would go on to propel Ski-Doo into the industry sales leader.

SPRING CONVENTION NEWS

AWSC SPRING CONVENTION WELL-ATTENDED IN GREEN BAY

Green Bay, Wisconsin was the host site for the AWSC Spring Convention and the Radisson Hotel and Convention Center rolled out the red carpet for the AWSC officers, directors, representatives and family members. The AWSC continues to host some of the best events with incredible attendance for a weekend filled with the perfect business to pleasure ratio. Join everyone at the Fall Workshop coming up in October (details in this issue).

The President’s Cup is presented yearly by the current AWSC President (Dave Newman) to the person or group that has exceeded expectations. This year, Dave Newman, who is now a past president (R), presented the award to Gary Hilgendorf (L).

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The AWSC Election results were tallied and your new 2023-2024 AWSC Executive Board is Lauren Levey, Treasurer; Sue Smedegard, Secretary; Mike Holden, Executive Director, New Vice President, Greg Roscizewski and New President, Lori Heideman. Here, past President, Dave Newman, passes the gavel to new president, Lori Heideman. Read the new VP and President columns in this issue.

The 2023 AWSC Scholarship Winners and the 2023 Snowmobile Friendly Community recipients were announced at Spring Convention. Look for more coverage on both in the next October issue of Wisconsin Snowmobile News.

ACSA GOES BACK TO WASHINGTON DC

BY LORI HEIDEMAN, AWSC PRESIDENT

For the first time since the pandemic, the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) held their DC FLY IN. Eleven states were represented for three days of meetings and a trip to Capitol Hill to see our legislators. Sunday, the Trail and Mountain regions met to discuss issues each of these areas are experiencing, such as trespassing and loss of land access. During this meeting we had a great discussion on a youth ambassador program (more info in this section of AWSC News). We also did some fundraising for the new scholarship program that ACSA has started.

Monday was spent meeting with many partners including a trip to the Forestry Department. We had the Bureau of Land Management meet with us. And we learned about safe trail crossings on railroad company properties from Operation Lifesaver.

And finally, on Tuesday, we spent the day at the Capitol talking to our congressman and senators. We were lucky enough in Wisconsin to be able to talk directly with Senator Tom Tiffany and

ATTENTION WISCONSIN! NEW YOUTH SNOWMOBILE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM ANNOUNCED

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The American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) recently made an announcement to move forward with a Youth Ambassador Program. The decision was made at the International Snowmobile Congress in Moline, Illinois after ACSA voted to move forward with further development of the Ambassador Program based upon committee recommendations and discussions at the ACSA full board meeting.

“We are excited to announce that the full ACSA board moved and endorsed continued development of the creation of an ACSA youth/young adult ambassador program outline, along with a proposed budget.” – Tracey Erickson, ACSA Ambassador Committee Chair

Additionally, the committee was charged with facilitation of an online survey to be sent out nationwide, targeted at youth and young

adults to further help drive program initiatives. Please continue to watch for further information from ACSA as the program evolves and the survey takes shape so your youth membership can participate.

ISMA ANNOUNCES SNOWMOBILE DAY

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The snowmobile manufacturers (ISMA) want to support Snowmobile Day in North America on October 28, 2023 by offering up to $200 to snowmobile clubs or associations who plan a Snowmobile Day Celebration. If your club would like to be considered for this offer, register soon on the ISMA website.

Snowmobile Day is meant to celebrate the snowmobiling community and begin preparations for the upcoming season. Snowmobile clubs, local dealers, associations, and snowmobile groups are invited to participate.

Congressman Derrick Van Orden. Past President Dave Newman, Christine Jourdain, Dan Long and I, also met with Congressman Jack Bergman from the U.P. of Michigan to discuss related issues. All in all, this trip to DC was well worth with it. ACSA members met with over 150 legislators to spread the great word about snowmobiling.

ACSA Committee members include Tracey Erickson (ACSA Chair), Karyn Robare (MI), Lori Heideman (WI), Lisa Mahoney (OR) and Audrey Rider (SD).

WISCONSIN’S FRANK DUSSEK INDUCTED INTO INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE HALL OF FAME

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“The Father of Price County’s Snowmobile Trails Program” –that is Frank Dussek’s title to his fellow snowmobilers who know him. In 1969, Frank was a charter member of the Phillips Chaparrals, the first snowmobile club in the county. Since then, Dussek was relentless in developing the trail network in Price County and established relationships with private landowners to secure the privilege of having snowmobile trails cross their property. Frank was also one of the most instrumental in securing state funding for trail maintenance and is credited as the founder and president of the Price County Trails Association which consists of ten clubs. To this day, Frank is a member of every one of those clubs. Congratulations from the AWSC on your induction into the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame Frank!

AWSC OFFERS BRANDED CLOTHING THROUGH LANDS END

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If you’re looking for unique gifts for the upcoming holidays, your club or a favorite person, please take a look at the large variety of AWSC branded clothing and other items for sale through Lands End. You can access the store via the AWSC website and clicking on the AWSC/AWSC CLOTHING tabs.

AWSC STRONGLY REPRESENTS AT INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE CONGRESS

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BY: LORI HEIDEMAN, AWSC PRESIDENT

Wisconsin snowmobiling was well represented the first week in June when 61 members of the AWSC attended the International Snowmobile Congress (ISC) in Moline, Illinois.

Attendees were treated to a river boat dinner cruise on the “Celebration Belle” on the Mississippi River for the off-site event, a groomer reception as well as hospitality hosted by Wisconsin for next years ISC.

The banquet on Saturday night is also an awards ceremony, this is where all the “Of the Year” awards for both Canada and ACSA are given out. International awards are also announced.

During the week, ISC attendees were treated to many different aspects of snowmobiling. From the Friends of Snowmobiling Political Action Committee (FOSPAC) fundraiser - which raises money to donate to pro-snowmobiling candidates for the US Congress to informational sessions to networking.

Several of the breakout sessions included economic impact studies, avalanche awareness, grant application process, snowmobile traction safety, trespassing round table, and a volunteer recruitment and retention session as well as many more. A groomer round table was also held for anyone that grooms or is interested in grooming.

ACSA also holds elections at ISC. This year, AWSC past president, Dave Newman, was elected as vice president. The trails region also held elections for facilitators and co-facilitators, Brittany Lillion, from Wisconsin was appointed as a co-facilitator.

Wisconsin had the ACSA club of the year with the Mercer Area Sno-Goers, and they are also being inducted into the International Hall of Fame. The ACSA national youth of the year was also from Wisconsin and that is Maddie Gates-Roehl.

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Your AWSC Exec Board on the Celebration Belle dinner cruise

Mercer Area Sno-Goers presented ACSA Club of Year

Maddie GatesRoehl presented ACSA National Youth of the Year

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JEFFERSON COUNTY WELCOMES AWSC DIRECTOR TO JOHNSON CREEK

BY: DAVE NEWMAN, AWSC PAST PRESIDENT AWSC.ORG

As host of this year’s summer AWSC Directors Meeting, the Jefferson County Snowmobile Alliance (JCSAWI.ORG) set up the Comfort Inn & Suites in Johnson Creek as their headquarters for the weekend and entertained everyone who stayed for the weekend. The summer meeting started with a Friday night fish fry at the Lake Mills Golf Club. The owner of the golf club is a club member, and graciously turned the kitchen and dining room over to club members, who prepared the delicious meal and served those attending.

On Saturday, the Alliance offered a county wide poker run guided by local club members. After stopping at five of their business sponsors, participants were allowed to draw a card for each stop, with prizes for the best poker hand. Rob’s Performance Motorsports offered participants lunch with brats and chips at their BRP dealership, and those participants still hungry for something sweet, had the opportunity to visit John Hartwig Motor Sports Polaris dealership for cupcakes. The prizes were handed out at a banquet held on Saturday evening which allowed the directors and spouses to visit over another great meal. Thank you to all who helped make this meeting another enjoyable success for the AWSC.

Here is a summary of the meeting notes from the directors meeting held on Sunday morning.

PRESIDENT, LORI HEIDEMAN

As the new president, Lori started the meeting by thanking Sherman Lawson, Jefferson County Director and the Jefferson County Snowmobile Alliance for hosting a wonderful weekend. Lori began her report with the ACSA DC Fly-In saying it was great to finally get back to Washington to meet with the other state delegates at the ACSA meeting held on Sunday. On Monday, they heard from speakers on national topics affecting snowmobiling, and Tuesday, the group visited with the Wisconsin Congress and Senate offices to talk snowmobiling. Lori also reported on the 2023 International Snowmobile Congress (ISC) held in Moline, Illinois (more coverage in this issue) and discussed traveling to Madison to testify at the hearings held on our two bills currently moving through the capitol. Lori is working with Sam Landes and Melissa Rhodes to develop a presentation to explain how the AWSC program works, and it will be available soon.

VICE PRESIDENT, GREG ROSCIZWESKI

Greg thanked everyone for entrusting him with the position and appreciated the encouragement. He talked about his impression as a first-time attendee for the DC Fly-In and ISC.

SECRETARY, SUE SMEDEGARD

Sue recognized the new directors and reps and thanked them for being involved and coming to the meeting. She also talked about some of her experiences at this year’s ISC. Snowmobile Day has been set for October 28, 2023 and $200 grants are again available

from the International Snowmobile Manufactures Association (ISMA). As a member of the Snowmobile Recreation Council (SRC), Sue announced dates for their funding meeting - August 29-30, in Weston. The meetings will also be available by Zoom. Agendas and project applications can be found on the DNR website. Sue is also handling the SnowGoer Promote Club Membership offer again. She will need the check for $59 and your club’s information by September 8, if you want your club listed.

TREASURER, LAUREN LEVEY

Lauren reminded everyone NOT to share any of your club or AWSC financial information on social media. Treat it as you would if it was your own. She reported Wisconsin sold 380 ACSA calendars, which resulted in a $1,900 profit for the AWSC. The AWSC is changing banks over to the DMB Community Bank in DeForest because of better rates and fewer fees. Lauren went over the income/expense report which was approved and then presented the budget for this fiscal year pointing out some of the changes from the past year. The budget was then approved by the directors.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MIKE HOLDEN

Mike reported spending some of his time at ISC attending the administrators meeting along with Jillian Steffes and Jake Holsclaw. Mike reminded the directors to watch their emails regularly. Much of what gets sent out of the office needs to be dealt with in a timely manner. He also reminded everyone about the AWSC clothing available through Lands End. Check out the link on the AWSC website.

OFFICE MANAGER, STORMY HOVEY

Stormy announced the computer server is being upgraded and will be down for a time in the near future. They are now taking memberships and selling trail passes, already having sold 334. Stormy reported on the Fall Workshop October 20-22. The meetings will be held in the convention center and the hospitality rooms will be in the Radisson. At the time, there were four hospitality rooms available, and to contact Stormy. The AWSC is still looking for counties interested in hosting the 2024 summer meeting.

AWSC NEWS

MISS SNOWFLAKE, RACHYL BURZINSKI

Rachyl talked about her time spent as Miss Snowflake, some of the 80 events attended and thanked those who invited her and for being so welcoming.

LEGISLATIVE, SAM LANDES

Sam reported to the directors on the progress of our bills. Both SB 105 and AB 98 which allows signs with business names to be placed on state property have had hearings and passed out of committee. The Senate bill was passed by the full Senate. SB 136 and AB 130 that increases the cap on supplemental payments from $900 per mile to $1500 per mile have been introduced with bi-partisan support. The Assembly bill had a hearing and was passed out of committee. The next floor session isn’t until September, but AWSC is expecting both bills to move forward. Talk to your legislators about the importance of these bills when you see them at local events. The state budget passed with our request to continue to fund the $1.3 million for DNR snowmobile law enforcement through tribal gaming revenue. Our request for a $400,000 increase for the county law enforcement program out of the snowmobile segregated fund, was approved for $200,000 for this budget. A budget item to update SNARS was approved with the $10,000 coming from the snowmobile fund. Sam reported there was a recent ruling in the lawsuit regarding the trail through Blue Mound State Park. This ruling by the Court of Appeals, overturned the earlier Circuit Court decision that the friends group did not have standing in the case. It is now being sent back to the Iowa Court for a judicial review based on the merits of the master plan.

SNOWMOBILE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY, TIA FUCHS

Tia recently attended a sign presentation for Lake Tomahawk. New applications will be due in January. Tia and Don will be having a session at workshop.

TRAILS, LARRY ERICKSON

Larry announced their committee picked this year’s Groomer of the Year and a winner of a new category, Young Groomer of the Year. He reminded clubs to be aware of a groomer’s weight and width when purchasing new equipment. He has been working with Ashland & Iron counties to establish a snowmobile trail through the Bad River Reservations. Due to a change in tribal officers, progress is being made. Gary Hilgendorf provided the

requests before the SRC for funding for the program this year. There are currently 20,216 miles funded at $300 per mile. Bridge rehab projects totaled $2,137,608, mandatory relocations were $324,200, discretionary relocations came in at $275,475, new bridge projects totaled $1,279,161 and there were requests for 336 miles of new trail. He reminded everyone to help review their county’s application before they are submitted. Many have information missing and the SRC is warning counties if applications are not complete, they may be denied.

ENVIRONMENTAL/BYLAWS, DAVE NEWMAN

Dave pointed out when the AWSC did a revision of the bylaws last year, it included incorrect dates for the fiscal year. The committee will be working on a correction with the dates of the fiscal year starting on July 1, and ending June 30. Dave explained the DNR news release regarding the state trails network plan update. He also explained how a recent Supreme Court ruling on the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) could have an effect on the availability on the US Army Corps of Engineers to conduct wetland determinations in the near future.

MEMBERSHIP, JIM MARKS

Jim announced the committee picked their Of the Year winners. He said they will hold the membership contest again this year for clubs increasing their membership by 10 percent. Jim reminded clubs to use the yellow “Join a Club” posters available to get your club information out. Final number of memberships last year was 40,313, down slightly from the previous year.

YOUTH COMMITTEE, KAOS MEMBERS

They reported on their involvement at ISC and the activities. They announced this year’s KAOS camping weekend will be on August 11-13, and a leadership weekend will be held September 29 –October 1, in Wausau. They are working on a draft of bylaws for KAOS. Their community project this year will be collecting new blankets and toys for kids in hospitals.

WSN MAGAZINE, RACHYL BURZINSKI

Rachyl reminded everyone to send kale@mspninc.com your ideas for articles and your club news. He is always available to help you edit a submission for the magazine. All club events should be sent to Stormy.

PUBLICITY, GARY GEVERS

Gary announced their committee picked a winner for their Of the Year. He asked for volunteers to help staff the AWSC booth at fall events. They are planning on having a spot at the Wide Open Wisconsin in West Bend on September 22-24, and will have a sign up sheet for volunteers. AWSC will have a new spot at Hay Days and will have the trailer at the Wausau Grass Drags.

VINTAGE/HISTORY, JEFF SCHWALLER

Jeff said the committee picked this year’s Club of the Year. They have been asked by Kale to again include a “Did You Know?“ segment in the WSN magazine and are working on a vintage sled display for ISC 2024.

AUDIT, WALLY THILL

The Audit committee went over the financials for May and June and everything looked good.

FUNDRAISING, DEAN WENDEL

Dean announced the committee will take over handling the ACSA calendar raffle and hope to sell more than last year. He reminded everyone to take some AWSC $100 raffle tickets along. The drawing is at Workshop only three months away.

SAFETY & EDUCATION, BRIAN WOELFEL

The committee has provided the DNR suggestions on improvements for the safety course study guide and test. He reminded everyone to mark their trails as if you have never ridden it before and make sure your intersection signing is complete.

MISS SNOWFLAKE, CHELSIE ENGELSON

Chelsie thanked Rachyl for doing a great job of representing AWSC. Applications are available on the website. They are due October 5, and will have a requirement for a letter of recommendation. Chelsie is looking for judges, contact her if you are interested.

ISC 2024, SUE SMEDEGARD AND LORI HEIDEMAN

Sue and Lori shared a planning update for the event. ISC will be held June 12 -15, at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Center in Green Bay. Look for more information in coming months. At this year’s ISC they received a check from Woody’s for ISC 2024. ISC sponsorship applications will be sent to the directors to be shared with possible sponsors. There is a $500 sponsorship level for Clubs and County Alliances which include one registration.

ACSA REPORT, DAVE NEWMAN

Dave was asked to report on the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA). Election of ACSA officers were held at ISC where Dave was elected as vice president. Other officers included President Bret Miller, Wyoming; Sec/Treas. Len Neisler, Indiana; and Delegates Stan Stutheit, Nebraska and Jason Howell, Montana. The trails region moderator is Mark Hazzard, Illinois, and mountain region moderator is Dennis Jordan, Oregon. Wisconsin’s Brittany Lillion was picked to be the comoderator for the trails region. Dave announced ACSA trails region will be holding a ride and meeting February 1 - 4, at the Potawatomi Casino in Carter, Wisconsin. Anyone is welcome to attend. Watch for more information. ACSA is also developing a scholarship and working on a youth ambassador program with Lori Heideman serving on the committee. Some other things ACSA is working on include efforts to remove a reference to a 12” snow depth in travel management plans of the Great Outdoors Act, bridge inspections in the National Forests and how to address trespassing, including the “Take the Pledge” campaign.

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MY WEST YELLOWSTONE ADVENTURE

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By: Dwain “Duey” Stadie

One year ago (March 2022), Burt and Heather Veldhuizen of our snowmobile club decided to assemble a West Yellowstone, Montana trip, and forty of us who joined are thankful they did. I’ve never been to West Yellowstone before, but several in our club have, as have all my co-workers at MSPN Publishing.

WEST YELLOWSTONE FACTS

West Yellowstone receives snow from the first of November to the first of May, with an average of 166 inches (almost fourteen feet). The average duration of snow cover is 213 days for elevations up to 7000 feet, and this duration increases at a rate of 29 days for each 1,000 feet of elevation. We rode in Yellowstone National Park, Gallatin National Forest, and Targhee National Forest. This is all part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem which is made up of 20 million acres of protected land.

I was informed the vast amount of snow in West Yellowstone would be alarming to see for a first-time visitor, and that couldn’t be a more accurate statement. Snowbanks were eight feet high everywhere and up to the eaves on quite a few homes. The sight is quite impressive and one I’ve never seen. Our travel day concluded with a meet and greet party and planning for group rides – my excitement level was at an all-time high!

RIDE DAY 1

I was in a group of eight riders, and after an early morning breakfast, we were geared-up and found ourselves waiting at the front door of Yellowstone Adventures at 8am so the friendly staff could set us up with our Ski-Doo Renegade Adrenaline 600s that would serve us well on this 3-day adventure.

We rode north out of town, past the airport to the Horse Butte loop on the north side of the Madison arm of Hebgen Lake and stopped at the weather station at Horse Butte look out, a hill with some great views. We took the Madison loop and proceeded north

up the Big Sky trail until we got to the point where grooming stops. We headed south from here and took the south loop around the Madison arm where we found several dog sled teams training for the local weekend races. Taking the Little Snowy Trail from that point, we went west to a couple of beautiful lookout points, then made a nice loop before returning home for the night with 110 quality miles on the odometer for the day.

RIDE DAY 2

After breakfast, we headed to Backcountry Adventures where our group of eight took the guided snowmobile tour through Yellowstone National Park on the Old Faithful tour. Only 500 snowmobiles are allowed to go through the park each day (groups of eight with a guide). The greatest part of West Yellowstone is how the town caters to snowmobilers. You can ride your snowmobile on any street in town except US Route #20 and #191. Since the streets aren’t plowed down to bare pavement, we cruised through town and entered the west gate of Yellowstone National Park. Shortly after entering the park, we crossed from Montana into Wyoming, stopping at a lookout over the Madison River, and Benny (our guide) educated us about the area. We also stopped to see elk and buffalo before a short break at the Madison Information Station. We then headed up Firehole Canyon, stopping to take some pictures of a neat waterfall and rode further to see a hot spring before arriving at Old Faithful Inn for lunch.

With a bit of skepticism in my mind, Old Faithful gushed at 12:19pm, as we were told it would. Every 93 minutes it erupts on schedule and everyone should see this once. Benny told us there are 1,000 geysers in the world and 600 are in Yellowstone National Park. The park is a must-see and is truly beautiful. We finished the day with 67 stunning miles.

RIDE DAY 3

We had big plans for the day, this time heading west, and crossing the Continental Divide, entering Idaho around Two Top Mountain, and then south toward Island Park. Here on the east side of town we met a couple of moose – these majestic animals are beautiful, huge and amazingly fast. After several pictures were taken, we headed down to where the old Railroad Trestle crossed Henry’s Fork of the Island Park Reservoir for lunch.

Our entire group of forty gathered for a campfire and the greatest outdoor lunch I’ve ever inhaled. Trailside cookouts can be the most memorable parts of a snowmobile trip, and we enjoyed roasting brats and hot dogs on the open flame. After the fire was extinguished and everything was gathered, we attempted to make our way north to the crest of Two Top Mountain, but the weather socked in ending our day with 130 stellar miles.

RIDE DAY 4

Eleven joined the Snow Coach Canyon tour of Yellowstone today the rest on snowmobiles, and we were treated to something special as we were leaving town — six different dog sled teams went past us as they were competing in their big race which we had seen them earlier in the week practicing for. Our first stop was at Big Springs. Amazingly, this spring produces 120 million gallons of water a day, and it is the primary source of the North Fork or Henry’s Fork and the Snake River. The springs are famous for very large rainbow trout waiting to be fed by tourists.

The upper and lower Mesa Falls are a must-see if in the area. The upper falls is just over a hundred-foot drop and two hundred feet wide, which is a breath-taking view. Only a mile away is the lower falls with a sixty-five-foot drop. These are truly the coolest waterfalls you’ve never heard of.

We headed north and west on this beautiful crystal clear day and headed to the top of Two Top Mountain. The top of the mountain is 8200 feet above sea level and with its frozen trees, it is breathtaking and astounding to say the least. As you ride amongst the trees, you feel like you’re on another planet. We crossed back into Montana and finished the day with 140 magnificent miles.

RIDE DAY 5

A handful of us took the car looking for wildlife toward Island Park (Idaho), roaming around the river looking for moose, but no such luck today. We then headed north and turned northwest on Route #87, past Henry’s Lake and then west on Route #287, following the Madison River up through the pass to Ennis where we saw deer, antelope, a moose, and hundreds of elk. We finished the day souvenir shopping in town and although we didn’t log snowmobile miles, it sure was fun.

West Yellowstone needs to be on your list of places to ride, and I encourage you to start planning your own adventure today — I will absolutely be back.

SNOWMOBILING’S BIGGEST PARTY IS BACK

September 9 & 10, 2023; North Branch, Minnesota

Every year, snowmobile fans from across North America turn their attention to one of biggest gatherings of sledheads, off-roaders, swappers, racers, and vendors in a field on the outskirts of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Known by most as simply Hay Days, this two-day gathering has become synonymous with the start of the snowmobile season and is a bucket list event for virtually anyone remotely associated with the sport.

For the staff at Midwest Rider, Hay Days has been a part of our fall ritual for more than 30-years. We’ve seen it grow from a grassroots snowmobile club event to the big business it has become today. From attracting a few hundred hard core sledders to tens of thousands of powersports enthusiasts. After all these years, it’s safe to say we’ve walked every inch of the sprawling venue including every swap row, visited every vendor, and tipped a few cold ones at every watering hole onsite. With that kind of insight, these are our favorite Hay Days attractions.

40-ACRE SWAP

There’s little question the swap at Hay Days has changed over the years. Initially the addition of the swap added another snowmobile centric event to the one-time grass drag only gathering. In fact, the swap can be credited in transforming Hay Days from a race to an event and was a primary reason for its rapid growth during the late 80s and early 90s. Today, the swap has become a blend of parts and party. While you likely won’t find the same kind of pure sled gear that once made the Hay Days swap a must attend for purists, it remains the highlight of the event for many. Here’s where the “real” sledders can be found. Tipping cold ones, playing yard games, and of course, bench racing. There’s still plenty of powersports goodies for sale, and if you’re diligent and walk the back rows, you can still find some sweet sledding deals.

MANUFACTURER ROW

It goes without saying that visiting the rows upon rows of vendors is a great place to start your Hay Days visit. If you want to learn about new gear, accessories, sleds, and more, the vendor area is where it happens. But if you want to take in other aspects of the event, the one area you can’t miss is manufacturer row, where you’ll find the corporate displays from Arctic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo, and Yamaha. While we are hearing rumblings that the traditional “four-corner” location of the OEMs has been moved this year, no matter where they end up it’s worth a stop to see new sleds, big name athletes, and maybe catch a glimpse of something unexpected.

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GRASS DRAGS

Over the years, Hay Days has added a multitude of “other” activities including side-by-side racing, freestyle shows, and mud bog racing. But despite those “added” attractions, our money as of late has been the grass drags. While the number of racers pales in comparison to the glory years of the late 1990s, the competition and speeds that these new mod drag racers are attaining are nothing short of mind numbing. While we find there’s a little too much downtime between runs, grab a few cold ones and take in some of the action, especially the Outlaw stuff where the Hay Days champ from last year laid down a world record run of 3.297ET at 163.80MPH.

LIVE MUSIC AND BEER

There’s plenty of places to soak down a cold one at Hay Days but our favorite is near the food vendors on the western edge of the vendor area. Here you’ll find a well-stocked beer garden and later in the day live music as well. The large oak trees also provide plenty of shade on a hot day. If live music isn’t your jam, the other go-to beer garden sits adjacent to the freestyle area on the east side. Here, if you time it right, you can enjoy a cold one while watching a freestyle exhibition.

WHAT TO BRING

Over the years we’ve learned less is more when it comes to Hay Days. Here is our short list of must bring items for your visit.

• Good walking shoes – be it running shoes or good hiking boots.

• Backpack to carry a few essentials and anything small you might purchase.

• Bring cash and avoid the lines and added fees at the cash machines.

• A cell phone charging brick – service is marginal, and your phone will be working hard.

• A printed map, with so many people the Hay Days app can be hit or miss.

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ARCTIC CAT HAS MORE UNVEILINGS PLANNED FOR 2023

There’s little question last year Arctic Cat stole the show at Hay Days when they pulled the covers off the all-new Catalyst. The crowds around the Arctic Cat booth numbered in the thousands and the buzz from the long awaited all-new chassis dominated the industry for the next several months. While some questioned the strategy of announcing the new model a full year in advance, the tactic paid dividends when Arctic Cat sold-out of all varieties of the Catalyst in under an hour. Now fans are waiting for the first production models to hit dealerships.

While few are expecting the same kind of unveiling from Arctic Cat in back-to-back years, we’ve been hearing rumblings from insiders that Cat is indeed planning another big announcement at Hay Days this fall. Obviously, there is plenty of speculation as to what this might be, but all we can say at this point is something else is coming and hanging out at the Cat booth while you are at Hay Days should be part of your weekend plans.

Beyond the anticipated unveil, you can expect plenty of other activities with the black and green crew including the traditional racer autograph signing sessions, product walk-arounds from factory experts, and of course all the latest snow and dirt products on display along with the accessories, gear, and clothing. Last but certainly not least, the best part will be meeting new and reconnecting with members of the Arctic Cat community.

FIND THE BEST HAY DAYS DEALS AT HEXCO MOTORSPORTS

Getting great deals is often synonymous with Hay Days and year after year we continue to find some of the best at Hexco Motorsports. If you’re on the hunt for SkiDoo helmets, clothing, and accessories Hexco is where to go. Regarded as one of the best dealers in the Midwest snowbelt, Hexco is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and they’re often a fixture on the fall show circuit serving up incredible deals with a massive selection.

You won’t find Hexco in the typical new vendor areas at Hay Days, but instead they’re tucked away in the north swap area with a tent bursting with gear.

Of course, Hexco offers up more than just Ski-Doo gear. They are an official dealer for Arctic Cat, Honda, Suzuki, Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo, Can-Am, Can-Am Spyder, Kayo, and Rambo E-Bikes. Plus, they carry an extensive assortment of aftermarket goodies too with a huge online store, so you can shop right from the comfort of your home. With goods from Thor, Alpinestars, Icon, Fly, HJC, Klim, Kuryakyn and others, it’s safe to say you can find what you desire from the crew at Hexco. This year, make it a point to visit Hexco at Hay Days and chances are you won’t leave empty handed. Learn more by visiting their website at hexcomotorsports.com.

BIKEMAN PEFORMANCE

Founded in 2004, Bikeman Performance is dedicated to giving you the best performance possible! For the crew at Bikeman, it’s more than job, it’s their passion. No matter your riding passion, be it drag racing, hillclimb, snocross, watercross, freestyle, backcountry or trails, the crew at Bikeman has done it all and have products and expertise available to unleash the potential of your snowmobile or UTV. Best of all, Bikeman extensively tests all of their products on the dyno and in the field to ensure you get the most performance possible! Visit them at Hay Days or online at bikemandperformance.com.

SLEDBRITE PRODUCTS

Bio-Kleen’s Sledbrite line of cleaners has everything you need to keep your sled looking and performing like new. Our Belly Pan Cleaner easily removes black exhaust stains from your snowmobile and equipment. Aluma Kleen and Metal Polish will keep your metal parts shining. Use Krystal View to clean your goggles, glass, and plastic. Use our latest product - Sled Shield to lubricate and protect for off-season storage. Keep your machine clean with Sledbrite by Bio-Kleen Products. Visit them at Hay Days or online at sledbrite.com.

BRANDIN’ IRON INN

Few snowmobile destinations are more iconic or on more people’s wish list than West Yellowstone. To further complement a West Yellowstone trip, the Brandin’ Iron Inn is equally iconic when it comes to accommodations. This family friendly lodge has been owned and operated by three generations of the Roberson family, and they know what it takes to make you feel comfortable when visiting. All of their hotel rooms are nonsmoking and have free Wi-Fi, free hot coffee, and plenty of room to park your snowmobiles and trailers. Visit them at Hay Days to book your stay this winter or reserve online at brandiniron.com.

EAZYMOVE SNOWMOBILE CARTS

Few things are more awkward to move than a snowmobile, especially when there’s no snow on the ground. Pushing, dragging, and sliding a snowmobile around your shop is back breaking work, and while traditional snowmobile dollies are effective, few perform as effortless as the Eazymove. We’ve had one of these carts in our shop for the better part of 20-years, and it’s still our go to dolly. The compact design and break-down capability makes it easy to store, and with smooth surface and pneumatic all-terrain tires, you can move sleds around both inside and outside your shop. They also make great track stands and watercraft carts and stands. Check them out at Hay Days to get yours or visit them online at eazymovecarts.com.

HINCKLEY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

When it comes to riding destinations in the Midwest, we are blessed with plenty of options, but one of our faves is ideally located in the middle of some of the best riding, be it summer or winter. The city of Hinckley is located mid-way between Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and Duluth and is a gateway to several state forests including St. Croix, Nemadji, Chengwatana and General Andrews – each with countless miles of trails. Hinckley is also a great dropping in point for the iconic Gandy Dancer Trail. Best of all, when the riding day is done, Hinckley serves up great accommodations and restaurants, so you are fueled and rested to do it all again the next day. Visit the crew from Hinckley at Hay Days or visit them online now at hinckleymn.com.

LAKE VERMILION TOURISM

When you truly want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind, Lake Vermilion sits near the top of our list for riding, exploring, or simply relaxing. No matter which direction you roam, there’s something for everyone. To the east you’ll find the city of Ely with its many attractions including the wolf and bear centers. To the north is Voyageurs National Park, Boundary Waters Canoe Area, and the unique Vince Shute Bear sanctuary. To the south and west sits the historic Iron Range along with the US Hockey Hall of Fame.

Finally, the attractions found on Lake Vermilion like the Soudan Underground Mine State Park, Wilderness championship golf course, and Fortune Bay Casino make the Lake Vermilion area the perfect vacation destination. Book your trip by visiting them at ay Days or online at lakevermilionresorts.com.

NORTHWAY SPORTS

Northway Sports is one of our favorite family-owned and operated dealerships in Minnesota. Specializing in ATVs sides, utility vehicles factory authorized dealers for Polaris and Kawasaki. Even better, is Northway’s service department — it is our go to — they are renowned for their certified work and attention to detail. Whether you need parts, accessories, repairs, or you’re in the market for a new ride, you’ll find some of the best customer service, the best selection, and some of the most knowledgeable staff in powersports at Northway. Find them at Hay Days or visit them at northwaysports.com.

WAHL BROS. RACING PRODUCTS

Racing has been a Wahl family tradition for 40 years. Hard work, testing, pushing the boundaries of technology, and racing have been part of the Wahl Brothers’ success. Their competitive spirit and desire to win can be found in everything they do and every product they offer. Their online catalog features the latest and most complete listing of parts available for performance enthusiasts and racers. Whether you’re privatebacked or a sponsored driver, from ovals, snocross, drags or lake racing, Wahl Bros. has the products and the expertise to keep you ahead of the pack. At Wahl Bros. Racing they provide performance products for performance people. Stop by and visit them while at Hay Days and then check out their online store at wahlracing.com.

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There’s no easy way to explain Hay Days and its allure. It’s one-part racing, one-part swap, onepart new sleds and gear, and one-giant-part of a gathering of friends looking to tip back a few cold ones on a warm fall day. More than anything, Hay Days is a party of sledders before the snow flies, complete with plastic porta potties, tap beer, and plenty of bench racing. No matter your reason for coming, Hay Days is packed with activities, so many it’s nearly impossible to see them all. To get you started, here’s a short list of what to expect at this year’s gathering in the dirt. So put on your walking shoes, download the updated Hay Days app, and get ready…because with Hay Days upon us, we all know winter is just around the corner.

GENERAL DATES & TIMES

September 9-10, 2023, North Branch, MN

Saturday and Sunday 7:00am to 5:00pm – Show Hours

Saturday 12:00pm – Opening Ceremonies

Saturday 12:15pm – National Anthem and Fly Over

GRASS DRAGS

Saturday 9:00am – Racing Begins

Saturday 12:30pm – Antique Race

Saturday 12:40pm – Kid’s Race

Sunday 9:00am – Racing Begins

Sunday 12:00pm – Antique Race

Sunday 12:15pm – Kid’s Race

Sunday 3:00pm – Shoot-Out, Outlaw and Pro Xtreme Finals

FREESTYLE EXPO

Saturday & Sunday 11:00am and 2:00pm – Freestyle Show & UTV Races

SOUTHERN BOUNTY SERIES

Saturday 2:30pm – Racing Begins

Sunday 12:45pm – Racing Begins

DEMO RIDES

Saturday 9:00am to 4:00pm – Open Demo Rides

Sunday 9:00am to 2:30pm – Open Demo Rides

CREATE SNOWMOBILE TRIP FOOD MEMORIES

Eagle River, Wisconsin is the self-proclaimed Snowmobile Capital of the World, and rightfully so, with its long list of winter “bests” for so many snowmobilers returning year after year. This popular northwoods winter snowmobile destination provides some of the best trail riding systems, racing facilities, snowmobile museums, entertainment, lodging and restaurants –all of which cater to snowmobiling groups and families.

With the rising popularity of vacation rental platforms, many snowmobilers are enjoying a new wave of catering — have you considered hiring a private chef to create a memorable food experience on your next snowmobile trip?

Chef Luke Olejniczak, is a member of the local Eagle River snowmobile club, the Sno-Eagles, and takes his passion for preparing food to new levels for snowmobilers and outdoor lovers visiting the area. Chef Luke will cover-off on all your objectives for a desired meal, then travel to your site and prepare it for you in a firstclass manner. Sourced from premium ingredients, your gourmet meal for preferred groups of 2-20 will be one to remember. Visit Chef Luke’s website to start planning your next food memory today.

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

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 | Matt Holter

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

DIRECTORS AT LARGE (PAST PRESIDENTS)

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

Orv Langohr | 920-565-4277

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

Bob Staehler | 262-626-2329

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

Dave Newman | 715-212-7914

dnewman@ceas.coop

Fond Du Lac County Director | Ray Sippel 920-533-4279 | joraysippel@gmail.com

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

Sawyer County Rep | Don Mrotek 715-634-8458 | don.mrotek@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 | Ethan Degner 920-723-2259 | degner24@gmil.com

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 | AJ Kreager

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

AWSC COUNTY YOUTH REPS

Calumet | Makayla Gambsky

Columbia | Parker Grams

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

Iron | Hana Joustra

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 | Mike Pauers

262-822-7277

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

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

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

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 | 414322-0872 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

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RACE SCENE

using highly skilled professional riders take a training course. Do not attempt maneuvers beyond your capability.

©2022 Polaris Industries Inc.

DAVID FISCHER 4-PEAT WATERCROSS CHAMPION IN GRANTSBURG

GRANTSBURGWATERCROSS.COM

PHOTOS: JACOB LAVINE

The Original Snowmobile Company

Ridden by the best riders, we design the best sleds, built by the best team, and delivered through the best experiences - so that more precision, control, and confidence lives in every single ride.

A+ Power Sports & Trailer Sales Elkhorn - 262-723-8822 aplusride.com

Airtec Sports Menomonie - 715-232-8590 airtecsportsmenomonie.com

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

Airtec Sports Roberts - 715-760-3600

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

Mittelstaedt Sports & Marine, Inc. LaValle - 608-985-7118 mittelstaedtsports.com

Nextgen Powersports Chippewa Falls - 715-723-2237 nextgen-powersports.com

Nextgen Powersports Clear Lake - 715-263-2244

Memory Lake in Grantsburg, Wisconsin is the home to the World Championship Snowmobile Watercross. Hosted in July, David Fischer took top honors sweeping all the Pro classes, and is now a 4-Peat World Champ aboard his Polaris. You can meet David if you attend the AWSC Fall Workshop in Lacrosse in October. David will be joining the fun AWSC weekend as a special guest speaker. Register for the event today on awsc.org website. Congrats 2023 Champions from the AWSC!

PRO OPEN

1. David Fischer

John Hartwig Motorsports, Inc. Watertown - 920-699-3180 johnhartwigmotorsports.com

Ken’s Sports Kaukauna - 920-788-0220 kenssports.com

Twin Lakes - 262-877-2462 twinlakesmarine.com

WANT A FORCED INDUCTION OR NATURALLY ASPIRATED CROSSOVER? COOL. WE’VE GOT BOTH.

Photographed

2. Nick Mattila

3. James Marietta PRO STOCK

1. David Fischer

2. Eric Leinbach

3. Aaron Vowles

LEMANS

1. David Fischer

The 2023 Watercross Champions at Grantsburg

4-Peat World Champ David Fischer poses with current AWSC Miss Snowflake, Rachyl Burzinski

EVENTS

SEPTEMBER

1-3: Brooklyn, WI. Brooklyn Sno-Hornets & Oregon Sno-Blazers Labor Day Truck & Tractor Pull, Legion Park, 201 1st St, Free admission & parking, Friday 6pm Antique Tractor pulls, Bean Bag Toss Tournament, Pulls Saturday and Sunday 10am Badger Trucks, PI Pullers, Southwest WI Pullers, South Central WI Pullers and Amateurs welcome, LIVE MUSIC nightly, Food stands, Beer Tent, Raffles, Sheri: 608-445-0958, lsarndt@litewire.net, FB: Brooklyn Labor Day Truck and Tractor Pull

2: Eagle River, WI. Sno-Eagles Party and Cash Raffle Drawing, Buckshot’s Saloon & Eatery, 2230 US Highway 45 North, 11am4pm, Live Band, bucket raffles, free food with purchase, full bar available, Raffle drawing 4pm, Cindy: 920-213-3921, cindy@ snoeagles.org

2: Wascott, WI. 4 Seasons Recreational Club Food and Fun, Wascott Ball Park, 16380 S Ball Park Rd, Noon – 4pm, Food and beverages for sale, raffle boards, door prizes and games, kid’s activities, free bounce houses, Doris: 612-940-1405, 4 seasons.membership@ gmail.com

3: Conover, WI. Conover Sno-Buddies Brats & Beer FUNdraiser, Burnt Bridge Tavern & Restaurant, 5920 W County Hwy K, Noon-4pm, Enjoy fresh grilled brats and cold beer, live music, basket raffles, 50/50 drawings and more, Randy: 847-980-0349, conoversnobuddies@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 provided

16: Conover, WI. Conover Sno-Buddies Season Kick-Off Party & Membership Meeting, 4pm-7pm, Conover Recreation Center, 4697 Park Circle Dr, Food and beverages available, Board members present to answer questions, Get your clothing, raffle tickets and membership forms for the season, Bonfire and S’mores and cornhole tournament, Randy: 847-980-0349, conoversnobuddies@ gmail.com

OCTOBER

14: Conover, WI. Conover Sno-Buddies Trail Brushing, Meet at Groomer Barn, 4685 Park Cr, Conover, 9am-1pm, Bring your chain saw, trimmers ATV/UTV, truck or muscles, Randy: 847-980-0349, conoversnobuddies@gmail.com

14: Hayward, WI. Northwest Relic Riders Vintage Snowmobile Club 15th Annual Vintage & Antique Snowmobile Show and Swap Meet, Flat Creek Lodge, 10290 WI-27, 8am-2pm, Registration 8am, Judging Noon, Trophies 1:30pm, Enjoy a day of fun with music, trivia, club clothing sales, raffles, and a large selection of vintage sleds on display. Remember, Craig: 715-634-8377, relicriders.com, FB: relicridersclubs

NOVEMBER

4: Amberg, WI. Ranger City Riders Snowmobile ATV/UTV Club Annual Sportsman’s Raffle, Ranger City Rider’s Clubhouse, W7973 Amberg St, 3pm-10pm, Doors 3pm, big raffle, 7pm food, meat raffles, music, beverages, bucket raffles, Jason: 920-655-9958, rangercityriders@gmail.com

DECEMBER

9: Mercer, WI. Mercer Area Sno-Goers 3rd Annual Christmas Party, Club Groomer Barn (Trail 17), 2625 W Margaret St, 5pm-Midnight, Potluck dinner with Christmas themed games, Santa presents for children, Tanner: 715-476-2888, publicrelations@mercersnogoers. com, FB: Mercer Area Sno Goers

22: Conover, WI. Conover Sno-Buddies 5th Annual Poker Run. Conover and surrounding area businesses. Spans 12/22/23 thru 3/2/24, Get your game card at local area businesses, Ride the incredible trails and collect your stamps, Draw party March 2, 2024 at Twin Lake Pub, Randy: 847-980-0349, conoversnobuddies@ gmail.com

JANUARY

2: Mercer, WI. Mercer Area Sno-Goers Club Ride, leaves from Groomer Barn (Trail 17) 9:30am, 2625 W Margaret St, Anyone welcome – destination decided at general membership meeting, Tanner: 715-476-2888, publicrelations@mercersnogoers.com, FB: Mercer Area Sno Goers

ATTEND THE WAUSAU GRASS DRAGS AND SWAP MEET – WISCONSIN’S LARGEST

TRAILMATESCLUB.COM

Celebrating 34 years of the event, the Trailmates Snowmobile Club is bringing more than 40 classes of snowmobile grass drag racing to Wausau, Wisconsin, on September 29-30. You won’t want to miss the competitive action in the Vintage, Stock & Modified race classes along with Youth/120cc sleds brought to you by Tri-County Grass Drag Association. The 4-lane-wide, 500 ft hardened, rolled grass/clay combo track provides high energy with fast finishes. A returning fan-favorite is Badger State Dirt Flingers presenting the Mini Rods, Mini Trucks & Outlaw pullers on a separate dirt pull track.

Wausau boasts Wisconsin’s LARGEST snowmobile & ATV/UTV swap meet! Everyone loves a good bargain, a trade-up or rare finds, and they’re all located on the grounds.

Wausau’s trackside midway area features a wide-range of powersports vendor displays with special pricing on NEW riding gear, vehicles, special tools, parts, lubricants, equipment & more! You’ll also find show-only pricing that’s the best in central Wisconsin.