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This Issue…
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION NEWS
Easter Seals Ride-In Wrapup!
Departments A Message from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cash Flow Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 NHSA Sno-Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Club Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Trail Tales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fish and Game Sno-Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Kids Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Camp Sno-Mo Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Club News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Making the Tracks We Follow Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 NHSA Affiliated Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Dealer/Contributor Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Classified Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Trail Tales: Western vs Eastern Riding Editorial: Where do Snowmobile and ATV trails originate? Reciprocal Weekend Wrap-up
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NHSA Office
614 Laconia Road, Unit 4, Tilton, NH 03276 Phone: 273-0220 • Fax: 273-0218 nhsaoffice@nhsa.com EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Monica Pettengill Jerkins execdir@nhsa.com
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION NEWS
Important Agency Contacts BUREAU OF TRAILS Chris Gamache, Chief 172 Pembroke Road Concord, NH 03302-1856 271-3254 c_gamache@dred.state.nh.us
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION NEW HAMPSHIRE SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION, INC. 614 Laconia Road, Unit 4, Tilton, NH 03276 The SNO-TRAVELER is published six times per year from September thru April by The New Hampshire Snowmobile Association, 614 Laconia Road, Unit 4, Tilton, NH 03276. Subscription fee is included as part of NHSA membership dues. Annual subscription fee is $15.00 per year for non-members. Periodicals Postage paid at Tilton, NH and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Please send all address changes to the Sno-Traveler, c/o the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association, 614 Laconia Road, Unit #4, Tilton, NH 03276 Telephone: 603.273.0220 • Fax: 603.273.0218 E–mail: execdir@nhsa.com • Website: www.nhsa.com
We reserve the right to refuse ads or articles which, in the opinion of NHSA, are in poor taste or do not support the purpose aims of the association. Typesetting, layout done by Millennium Integrated Marketing, Manchester, NH 03101 603.792.2200 Printed by The Concord Monitor, Concord, NH 03302 The NHSA assumes no responsibility for typographical errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. This publication’s liability for an error shall not exceed the cost of the space occupied by the errors.
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Articles from the Sno-Traveler may be copied and reprinted if credit is given. Letters and other commentary from readers are welcome.
Roger Wright (2013-2016) 630 Red Water Brook Road, Claremont, NH 03743 Russ Davis, Jr. (2011-2013) 75 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, NH 03249
Craig A. Mayo (2006-2008) 187 Ladd Road, W. Stewartstown, NH 03576 Lucy Ford (2004-2006) 80 Patten Road, Alexandria, NH 03222 Dana Cabana (2001-2004) 1570 Route 106 North, Loudon, NH 03301 Ron Booth (2000-2001) (deceased) Dennis Ford (1998-2000) 80 Patten Road, Alexandria, NH 03222
NHSA Officers 2016 – 2017
EASTER SEALS Mike Cormier 555 Auburn Street Manchester, NH 03103 621-3457 mcormier@eastersealsnh.org
Paul Vahey (1996-1998) (deceased) Charles Kurtz (1994-1996) P.O. Box 221, 230 Bean Rd., Errol, NH 03579 Harold Case (1992-1994) 41 Chase Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053
Carol Pelletier (1979-1980) 21 Mack Hill Road, Amherst, NH 03031 Barton Witham (1977-1979, 1980-1981) (deceased) David Mayhew (1975-1977) (deceased)
Gerry West (1990-1992) P.O. Box 221, Epping, NH 03042
Catherine Dickson (1973-1975) (deceased)
Steve Pulver (1989-1990) 439 Candia Road, Chester, NH 03036
Everett Coutermarsh (1972-1973) (deceased)
John Violette (1987-1989) 12 Woodland Circle, Bow, NH 03304
C. Willard Pike (1971-1972) (deceased)
Charles Case (1983-1985) (deceased)
Ellis Ring (1969-1971) P.O. Box 214, Northwood, NH 03261
Conrad (Russ) Hardy (1981-1983, 1985-1987) (deceased)
NHSA County Directors PRESIDENT Beth Horvath-Palmer Beth Horvath-Palmer PO Box 249 N. Sutton, NH 03260 927-6364 stoneycreekfarm@tds.net VICE PRESIDENT Bill Bolton 42 Norris Road Weare NH 03281 345-2949 bill.bolton@myGSC.com SECRETARY Tom Willand Tom Willand PO Box 13 Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03894 569-4130 tops4u@metrocast.net TREASURER Dan Weed 21 Birchdale Road Bow, NH 03304 228-3188 dan@weedfamilyautomotive.com PAST PRESIDENT Roger Wright 630 Red Water Brook Road Claremont, NH 03743 543-3669 rogr.wright@comcast.net
Pictured left to right, back row: Roger Wright, Past President; Bill Bolton, Vice President; and Beth Horvath-Palmer, President. Front row: Dan Weed, Treasurer and Tom Willand, Secretary.
FISH & GAME Major John Wimsatt 11 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 603-271-3129 john.wimsatt@wildlife.nh.gov
Past Presidents of NHSA
Terry Callum, Jr .(2008-2011) 1253 Second NH Turnpike, Newport, NH 03773
MANAGING EDITOR: Monica Pettengill Jerkins
OFFICE ASSISTANT Phyllis MacDonald NHSAOffice@nhsa.com
BELKNAP DIRECTOR Warren Piquette PO Box 39 Lochmere, NH 03252-0039 524-1683 pax2@metrocast.net
COOS DIRECTOR Cheryl Spillane 521 Mt. Misery Road Littleton, NH 03561 444-9835 CbSpillane@aol.com
ROCKINGHAM DIRECTOR Robert Kennedy 4 North Road Fremont, NH 03044 Cell: 234-0043 kennedyr1@comcast.net
BELKNAP ASSISTANT Nelly Roache 23 Fellows Hill Road Northfield, NH 03220 365-9666 nelly@roache.org
COOS ASSISTANT ~Vacant~
ROCKINGHAM ASSISTANT Donald McMurchy 85 Garland Road Nottingham, NH 03290 608-5976 dirtdummy@comcast.net
CARROLL DIRECTOR George Kaye 139 Pine Hill Road Center Ossipee, NH 03814 986-9666 THE2KAYES@yahoo.com CARROLL ASSISTANT Don Foote 7 Maplewood Road Center Ossipee, NH 03814 918-0958 footedonald5@gmail.com CHESHIRE DIRECTOR Kim Bergeron PO Box 48 Dublin, NH 03444 499-0546 kim@kebms.com CHESHIRE ASSISTANT Dean Beaman 15 Upper Snow Road Winchester, NH 03470 239-6853 20trucker@gmail.com
GRAFTON DIRECTOR Evelyn Ferrell 1059 Route 118 Dorchester, NH 03266 786-2770 eferrell@roadrunner.com GRAFTON ASSISTANT Lucy Ford 80 Patten Road Alexandria, NH 03222 744-5497 thefords@metrocast.net HILLSBORO DIRECTOR Sheila Beaulieu 20 Jackson Road Mason, NH 03048 878-2314 csbeaulieu@myfairpoint.net HILLSBORO ASSISTANT Scot Heath 140 Second NH Turnpike North Francestown, NH 03043 588-3020 scotheath@comcast.net MERRIMACK DIRECTOR David Murray 111 River Rd. Penacook, NH 03303 568-6030 davidmurray12345@hotmail.com MERRIMACK ASSISTANT ~Vacant~
Any mail to Directors and Assistants should be sent directly to THEIR full addresses (as printed above), NOT to the NHSA office, except when stated otherwise.
STRAFFORD DIRECTOR Joe Gorman, Sr. 28 Finethy Road Alton, NH 03809 875-2173 gorman3@tds.net Cell: 235-8983 STRAFFORD ASSISTANT Russell C. Neal 50 Evergreen Valley Road Milton, NH 03851 350-0646 rcneal22@gmail.com SULLIVAN DIRECTOR Terry Callum 1253 Second NH Turnpike Newport, NH 03773 863-8901 tlc_skidoo@yahoo.com SULLIVAN ASSISTANT ~Vacant~ CONTRIBUTOR / DEALER DIRECTOR ~Vacant~
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A Message From the President Maine’s Premier Snowmobile Resort
BETH HORVATH-PALMER
NHSA President
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lives to make snowmobiling in NEW HAMPSHIRE the best it can be. At times, there may be difference of opinions, but how we respond to those differences could encourage or discourage a volunteer. Aim at encouragement and the sport will thrive on the renewed energy and participation. Mother Nature has finally assisted all of us in filling our trail system with the much needed snow and many are out riding and enjoying what NEW HAMPSHIRE and the sport of snowmobiling has to offer. With this activity on the trails, it is imperative that we all do our part to promote safe snowmobiling. Recently, the news has captured a handful of unfortunate accidents and losses involving our sport. My deepest condolences go out to the families affected by these tragic accidents. I urge all of us to take part in keeping our sport safe – do not travel alone, do not leave anyone behind in your group, travel smart, ride on the designated trails, adhere to all warnings regarding water bodies, do NOT travel under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and, above all, keep your speed down. I am saddened to share that NHSA has lost a long time member, supporter and the FIRST president of the association the beginning of February. Many of his family and friends gathered in celebration of his life a few weeks after his passing to honor this wonderful man. Ellis had a deep passion for snowmobiling and with this passion he united a group of individuals to develop a local snowmobile club, the Northwood Crank Pullers, to build trail systems to enable snowmobile travel locally in 19641965. He then moved his efforts to
neighboring towns and decided to collaborate a handful of organized clubs to unite trail systems in their towns to enable snowmobilers to travel further. With this local success, he incorporated more clubs into this system and spread the efforts throughout the state, realizing in 1968 that a statewide organization was needed to assist in the organization of the clubs in other parts of the state. In 1969, NHSA was formally launched with Ellis Ring elected as the first President. During his Presidency, Ellis incorporated New Hampshire Fish & Game as well as the Department of Transportation, which is today the New Hampshire Bureau of Trails, into the team efforts, building the foundation that the Association runs on to this day. With the loss of NHSA’s pioneer, we all should pay the respect his legacy deserves and move forward in a positive and progressive direction to secure the longevity of NHSA and the sport of snowmobiling in New Hampshire. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Ellis’ family and friends during this difficult time of loss. He will forever be remembered and greatly missed. As many of you have heard, the Association’s office assistant,
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Phyllis MacDonald, after nearly 10 years of service, has moved on to new adventures in her life. We all wish her well in her new adventures and thank her greatly for her years of service. Phyllis will be greatly missed. The Association now welcomes to the front seat, in a temporary position, Stephanie Davis. Stephanie has years of experience with office management, is energetic and as many of you will experience is motivated to learn how to make all of our jobs run more efficient. We are excited that she has joined our team and look forward to the experience she will bring to the office. ❄
CASH FLOW REPORT Dated: January 2017
Total Income: Total Expenses: Net Income/Loss
$56,666.03 $95,085.40 –$38,419.37
Respectfully Submitted, Dan Weed, Treasurer Trailside Turkeys – As if the more than 7,000 miles of snowmobile trails in New Hampshire were not enough reason to head out riding, there’s also the chance for fun wildlife sightings like this one taken by NHSA Strafford County Director Joe Gorman of a rafter of turkeys foraging for winter food.
The above figures are based on an accrual bookkeeping system. These figures show an overview only.
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ave you ever wished you could find more hours to add to your day in order to get it all done? I wish upon a snowflake that I could do just that. Many of us are getting back into the swing of things after a record breaking NHSA Easter Seals Ride-In to benefit Camp Sno-Mo. $113,388.61 was raised throughout the year by MANY individuals. Congrats to RideIn Chair Nelly, Co-chair Phyllis and the entire committee for a successful 45th celebration, and to all the counties, the clubs, and all who participate in raising a record breaking sum of money in the 45 year history of supporting this wonderful camp. Moving on in the Association’s calendar, preparations for the annual meeting are underway. Mailings to all the clubs regarding the annual meeting were done a few weeks ago, so please be sure to read the details and deadlines. An important one in particular is to have all memberships into the portal database NO LATER than March 1 for the tally of delegates for your club’s votes at the meeting. Start thinking about the special people, groomer operators, clubs, and families that you feel deserve recognition, and
be sure to submit your nominations for year-end awards. Also in the calendar is the upcoming deadline for the NHSA Book Scholarship so be sure to check out the website and look for the mailings for the information for this great opportunity for college students. To address things “in the news”…much turmoil and misunderstanding is creating chitter chatter regarding the recent “lawsuit” that the association has filed. For clarification, this is not a “lawsuit.” It is a request to the court for a judgement regarding antitrust laws and the Association’s non-profit status. For any further clarification or concerns, please feel free to send me a message at stoneycreekfarm@tds.net. As a volunteer of this Association, and as President, I will share that all of us need to be aware of our voiced concerns and how we handle these concerns. I am a fond believer of moving forward, instituting fresh ideas and plans and evaluating and re-evaluating most everything we do. But I am also cognizant of the resources necessary to make this progress happen and the impact not just in our organization but ALL around us. If these resources become drained, or if these resources find our mission cumbersome, these resources will dispose of our product without any hesitation. Be aware of each and every action out there because the reaction and outcome may not be what was desired. Team work, team trust, and team building is needed for any positive outcome to occur, but even more important is believing in the product and promoting the end result to ensure continued success and future improvements. We are all volunteers devoting much of our
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by Monica Pettengill Jerkins, Executive Director
CLUB SUPPORT COMMITTEE CHOOSES TOPIC/DATE FOR FIRST WORKSHOP *** UPDATE *** Although a date was previously announced in Sno_tations for the first Club Support Workshop, a conflict has since arrived with that date causing the following update in the information: On Tuesday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m., NHSA will host a workshop for interested clubs in the state at the NHSA office in Tilton. In the last Sno_tations poll, we asked in what area you felt your club could use the most support so that we could plan an upcoming workshop. This first workshop will focus on the top two topics of interest: Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement and Community Relations Social Networking, PR, and Newsletters. Club Support Chair Sheila Beaulieu wants to help NHSA members with specific issues they're facing in their respective clubs. Anyone can contact Sheila to arrange for customized workshops on a variety of topics by emailing her at csbeaulieu@myfairpoint.net or by calling her at (603) 878-2314. ❄ Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Photo by Adric Lavallee
Meet Stephanie Davis – Stephanie is the new face in the front office, taking over as a temporary replacement for Phyllis MacDonald, whose last day was February 6. Already, Stephanie is doing a great job learning the ropes, and is working hard on achieving a firm grasp on the membership portal and registrations. Stephanie will most likely be the voice answering the phones and the first face one will see when visiting the office in Tilton for the next couple of months at least. Stephanie is originally from the north country and now lives with her family in the Lakes Region. She is an outdoor enthusiast, enjoying such activities as snowmobiling, hiking, obstacle course, racing hunting, fishing and camping. Stop in and introduce yourself sometime.
2016-2017 Sno-Traveler Club News Deadlines & Mailing Dates
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The 2017 Pink Ride, put on by the Hollis NorEast ers, was a resounding success with 137 snowm obilers directly participa tin g and raising more than $20,000 to benefit breast cancer care at St. Jos eph's Hospital in Nashua. In this photo, rid ers stopped for a break at Henry's Lookout located on the NorEasters trail system. Many partic ipants wore pink in honor of the cau se. The event concluded with a cookout and entertainment at Silver La ke State Park in Hollis.
NHSA says Goodbye to First Association President Ellis Ring
There is sad news to report to the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association extended family. On Wednesday morning, the first of February, 2017, we received word from his family that our beloved first Association President and always a strong supporter of NHSA, Ellis Ring, has passed away just shy of his 90th birthday. For literally decades, Ellis has been a familiar face at NHSA meetings and events. Few people exhibit the level of devotion and passion he had for the sport of snowmobiling and for the causes snowmobilers in the great state of New Hampshire support – like the Easter Seals Camp Sno-Mo. Ellis was always a fountain of knowledge with regards to the Association and its history and we will all miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this tough time. ❄
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by Chris Gamache, NH Bureau of Trails
CHRIS GAMACHE
NH BUREAU OF TRAILS
Grooming Funds and Registrations
'trail' out west is simply the route
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area to the playground. The
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Western vs Eastern Riding. I get it now.
your body to turn by leaning.
One of the benefits of my role as Trails Chief is my interaction with counterparts from other states, agencies and Canadian Provinces. I was recently asked to attend a meeting with the US Forest Service in Colorado, to help finalize a national Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) Guideline Manual for them. A recent law suit against them resulted in the Forest Service having to have OSV plans and maps for all of the National Forest System. Each Forest does their own map and route designation. Here in the east, we only ride on designated routes (trails), so most of the work is already done and has been for years. But, out west the issue is very different. They use trails to get to riding areas (bowls, vast meadows of open area where you can ride anywhere within the boundaries). I was one of eight people asked to sit in a room and figure out how the guidelines would be written. Four representatives of the snowmobile world, and four representatives of the 'we would like to limit snowmobile access' world. I can easily talk about eastern riding and other aspects of the sport. But, I had never ridden out west. So, my counterpart in Colorado, Tom Metsa, invited me to come a few days early and learn about how they ride snowmobiles. What an education. I spent two days riding outside of Buena Vista, rode over the Continental Divide three times (elevation of 12,126'), and was able to understand the difference we have heard about for years. A
you ride to get from the parking playground is thousands of acres
of meadows, bowls, ponds and
other terrain where you can ride where you wish. Very different than our riding here. The other
difference is the sleds. We rode
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Here in New Hampshire, we have little open riding area (believe me, when I finished my two days out
west I was thinking hard about where we could open up vast areas
in New Hampshire for the glade riding. Haven't figured it out yet, but still thinking.)
The other big difference was
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of all of our counterparts across
North America, and avalanche dangers are a consistent western
theme, and their desire to see avalanche training to all riders on the continent. We often say "why"?
It isn't an issue in New Hampshire.
But, the west imports most of their fatalities from avalanches, and as
we start to travel to ride more, it does make sense.
As more and more 'back-
country' sleds are sold here in the east we are often asking 'why
bother'? We don't have the terrain,
we often don't have the snowfall to justify them and off-trail riding is
not something encouraged or legal
back here. I certainly understand the appeal of the style of riding.
We will look to see where we can accommodate some limited play
areas for winter users, but in the meantime please stay where we have permission for you ride; on the trail. ❄
The photo here is of the area outside of Tin Cup, Colorado, taken on January 29.
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On occasion we get questions about when groomers go out – why are they not out during the afternoon when trail moguls are at their worst – and a host of other questions. We have written in the past about why a groomer is typically parked on Saturday afternoon and not out grooming; safety and effectiveness! The higher trail traffic typically occurs on weekend days and, as such, putting a 5-10 ton Snow Cat out on a trail is not the best decision. The groomers are typically the width of the trail, move at 7-10 mph, and cannot 'just pull over' when a sled comes upon them. The other reason club and state machines are usually out at night is that temperatures are lower. Grooming when temperatures are above freezing is not effective for a trail and the surface will not 'set up' for sleds. We need below freezing temps to freeze up the trail after the drag works its magic. If you don't know how it works, the basic version is that the groomer (tractor that tows) pulls the drag (steel implement that has cutting bars and a packer pan) across the trail surface. The groomer may, or may not, use a front blade to cut the moguls off and give the trail its initial shape. The drag does all the true work for a snowmobile trail. The blades in the drag cut and roll the snow, and throw it back and forth within the drag. This cutting and rolling actually creates friction and adds moisture to the snow. The last blades spread the snow out across the entire drag and the packer pan, well, 'packs' the snow flat
and smooth the entire width of the drag. Ideally, a trail would be left alone for several hours to set up as a hard surface. Ski areas groom at night and leave the trails alone so that they are hard and ready for the first skiers of the day. We don't have that luxury. We don't close snowmobile trails at night. So, if you come upon a groomer, take is easy for a while behind them. Track spin ruins the excellent work the volunteer, and paid, operators are trying to accomplish.
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The 45th Annual New Hampshire Snowmobile Association and Easterseals' Ride-In benefiting Camp Sno-Mo, a residential camp for children with disabilities and special health care needs, took place at the Town & Country Inn and Resort in Gorham on February 3, 4 & 5. Among those participating were, from left: Elliot Perry, Easterseals child representative; Major John B. Wimsatt, Law Enforcement Division, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department; Larry Gammon, president and CEO, Easterseals New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont/Farnum Center; Sen. Jeff Woodburn, executive director of the Council for Youths with Chronic Conditions; Monica Pettengill Jerkins, executive director, New Hampshire Snowmobile Association; Robert Kelly, regional director of Camping/Camp Sno-Mo, Easterseals; Beth Palmer, president, New Hampshire Snowmobile Association; Mike Cormier, vice president of development, Easterseals New Hampshire and Vermont.
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housands of snowmobilers from Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire and beyond descended upon the trails of the north county to enjoy the Tri-State Reciprocal Weekend. Trail conditions were reported to be very good in most places in northern Coos County. There was only one reported snowmobile accident all weekend despite the heavy traffic on the trails. Considering the extraordinary trail volume that was focused to this region of the state, the lack of accidents is great news and something we can all be proud of. Recent snows in the north helped make for great trails, grooming and riding. While some riders were cited for speeding and various other violations, the vast majority of riders were responsible and respectful. This weekend is a huge boost to North Country businesses and the economy and is considered one of the largest snowmobiling weekends in the state. While snow and trail conditions in the southern part of the state are marginal due to a relatively warm
January, conditions in the north continue to provide good to great riding conditions. There are still several more weeks of great riding opportunities ahead. I remember a couple winters ago, our first significant statewide snow storm did not arrive until Super Bowl Sunday in early February. From that point on it seemed to snow for weeks and we were riding in southern regions well into March and even April. NHFG staff once again participated in the Easter Seals Ride-In to benefit Camp Sno-Mo. It was a huge success and we are grateful for the opportunity to share in this important fundraiser. To all the Ride-In committee, we extend our sincere thanks for your commitment and dedication to this great and important cause. On behalf of all the staff at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, we extend our sincere gratitude and thanks to Phyllis MacDonald. For nearly 10 years, Phyllis has been on the front lines at the NHSA office. She has been in regular contact with our registration and safety education staff and I continuously for many, many years. Her kindness, sense of teamwork and support has made a huge difference to all those she crossed paths with. Best wishes to you in your future endeavors. You will be greatly missed! Ride Safe ❄
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❄ LET TE R TO TH E E DITOR ❄
Where do Snowmobile and ATV trails originate?
By Ted Burns, Trail Administrator of North Country ATV and Trail Master of Stratford Nighthawks Snowmobile Club
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ere are a few facts about motorized recreational trails, which the vast majority of riders are not aware of and never think about. At some point some concerned people got together to start a club. This club is a “nonprofit” organization made up of good people who give their heart and soul to the greater good of the club, which is just trying to provide others a place to ride and enjoy the great outdoors. It is absolutely essential that riders join these clubs where they ride to keep them solvent and able to survive. Without members and sponsors, clubs fail. Without clubs, trails will cease to exist. It takes a perfect triangle to have trails. If you lose just one of these: landowner, club, or members, then you lose trails. You may THINK the state will step in and save the day, but you will be very sadly mistaken. Step one is the volunteers going out and trying to find the best possible route for a trail that will
require the least amount of annual maintenance and have the least environmental impact to the land. Then, and only then, these same volunteers have to go and ask permission from the landowner. This is where the not-so-fun begins. This is where we have to explain to the landowner “to their satisfaction,” that we intend to keep riders in line and cause the landowner no problems. This is almost never an easy task, and until you are asked to talk to these landowners face-to-face, you will never realize just how difficult it can be. If and when you get these landowners’ permissions, your responsibility to the landowner as a club made up of volunteers has just begun. Now, every rider who just doesn’t get it will pretty much try to destroy all the good will that you have created with the landowner by showing the landowner, as well as his property, no respect by riding where, when, and how he or she wants to ride. When you ride off trail, or ride
recklessly, or ride late night or early mornings, you are going to generate phone calls from landowners or folks that live near the trails to the very volunteers who asked permission for the trails you now use. Many times, these calls are in the form of a threat of trail closures. This is the part that no one is aware of unless the threat actually becomes a trail closure. With just a one of these phone calls, a trail stops and can go away forever. The sad fact here is that the culprits who caused the trail closure are almost never caught and prosecuted, which means the good riders are the ones to suffer the consequences. Another important step is how to maintain a functional club made up of volunteers. This is a tough one because everyone gets older and many burn out in a short period of time. Keeping good volunteer workers on the front lines is difficult in itself, but keeping sponsors and members is getting difficult as well. The vast
majority of riders will do their very best to avoid joining a club, which is the only entity providing the trails you ride. Most riders believe that the State of New Hampshire gives them trails to ride and that could not be farther from the truth. There are very few miles of trails in our state that are provided by any state agency – contrary to popular belief. Our clubs find very little help from our state capitol when trying to make a trail system work, and a great many times find more obstruction than help. The closer you get to a government agency, the more technical trail issues become. On one final point, let me just say this, NO ONE should believe that their $60 or $70 registration buys you any entitlement to use privately owned snowmobile or ATV trails. That fee gives nothing to the very people who gave you the privilege to ride anywhere. That privilege was given to you by a volunteer and a generous landowner. This is
something to remember the next time you have the opportunity to join a club. All clubs need new blood to keep their organization functional. Becoming an active member and contributing one skill set or another is very important, whether it be rolling rocks out or the trail or having computer skills to help promote websites, or just folding and mailing newsletters or memberships. P.S. The only small part of your registration fee that goes to a club, is for trail maintenance to either repair or maintain a trail that has been damaged by mother nature or usage from riders. The club and landowner see no benefit and, on top of that, the way funding is set up, the very volunteers that give you a trail have to come up with 40 percent of the money for hiring equipment to repair your riding area. There is something here that needs to be fixed as well. ❄
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Tri-State Reciprocity Weekend Wrap up Courtesy of New Hampshire Fish & Game Department
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woods after getting stuck riding off trail from New Hampshire over the state line into the State of Maine. "Recent snows in the North Country helped make for great trails, grooming and riding," said Wimsatt. "While some riders were cited for speeding and various other violations, the vast majority of riders were very responsible and respectful." The annual Tri-State Reciprocal Snowmobile Weekend is a huge boost to businesses in northern New Hampshire and throughout the state. The event is considered one of New Hampshire’s largest snowmobiling weekends. "While snow and trail conditions in the southern part of New Hampshire are currently considered marginal due to a relatively warm January, conditions in the North Country continue to provide good to great
riding conditions. There are still
several more weeks of great riding opportunities ahead," said Wimsatt.
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written landowner permission. Conservation Officers also remind
riders that they should keep to the right of the trail, obey posted speed limits, and to use caution crossing
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housands of snowmobilers from Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire and beyond descended upon the trails of the North Country to enjoy the Tri-State Reciprocal Snowmobile Weekend (January 27-29), which allows snowmobiles legally registered in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont to operate on trails in all three states. "Trail conditions were reported to be very good in most places in northern Coos County, and we were pleased to see that there was only one reported snowmobile accident all weekend, despite the heavy traffic volume," said Major John Wimsatt, who oversees enforcement and safety education for Off-Highway Vehicle Recreational activities in New Hampshire. In another incident, a missing snowmobiler was discovered to be safe after spending the night out in the
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Camp Sno-Mo Update by Robert Kelly, Camp Director
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hank you is simply not enough! What can we say about the NHSA Ride-In? It was amazing! Congratulations to Nelly Roache, Phyllis MacDonald, and their team for making history at the 45th NHSA Ride-In (a 45-year high in dollars raised – $113,388!). It truly was one of the best Ride-Ins ever. From the opening ceremony to the final check presentation, the energy was high and enthusiastic. It could be felt throughout the entire weekend including the live auction, New Hampshire Fish & Game sled ride, the fancy dress
parade, silent auction, raffles, t-shirts sales, and everything else! It was wonderful to have the opportunity to personally meet and thank everyone who was at the Ride-In and who stopped by the Camp Sno-Mo booth. A huge and heartfelt thank you to: New Hampshire Fish & Game (Major John Wimsatt and staff), Bureau of Trails (Chris Gamache, staff, and family), Senator Jeff Woodburn, Easterseals volunteers and everyone associated with the NHSA! You are tremendous group of people who continue to do great
things by making a difference in the lives of our campers, who would not otherwise have this amazing opportunity. With Ride-In 2017 now in the rearview mirror, we are focusing on the upcoming summer. Camp Sno-Mo is looking to hire either an RN or LPN. It is a 10-week commitment. For further information, please contact Robert Kelly at 603-364-5818 or rkelly@ eastersealsnh.org. Enjoy the remainder of the snowmobile season and please be safe out there. ❄
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NHSA'S SUPER RAFFLE WINNERS The first place winner of NHSA's annual Super Raffle was Heidi Ilsley of Weare. Heidi won the top prize of a 2016 Arctic Cat ZR 4000 RR, and is shown in the photo accepting her prize with Steve Livingston of Livingston's Arctic Cat in Hillsborough. According to NHSA Vice President and Super Raffle Organizer Bill Bolton, Heidi, along with her husband and daughter, operates the last commercial dairy farm in Weare and have been long time supporters of the Weare Winter Wanderers, as well as the sport of snowmobiling. "I can't think of a better recipient for this contest," said Bolton. Tim Lorenz of Weare was the second place winner, choosing the $250 Visa Card. The final winner was Lisa Robinson from Coventry, CT. Lisa wins a week stay in Pittsburg, NH at Cardinal Cabins. Thank you to Livingston's Acrtic Cat and Cardinal Cabins for being longtime supporters of snowmobiling in New Hampshire. Their support helped to make the Super Raffle possible, and they are both NHSA Contributor Dealers.
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NHSA Scholarship Announcement N
ote the EARLIER Deadline this year. This deadline allows us time to submit our top two finishers to the American Council of Snowmobile Associations Northeast Chapter for further consideration in the Northeast Council Scholarship program. The New Hampshire Snowmobile Association will award three book scholarships ($1,000.00, $500.00 and $250.00) to graduating high school seniors who have been
accepted at a College, Junior College, or Vocational School or to a College Student who is already enrolled. The student’s Parents or Guardians must be already be a member in good standing of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association for the 2016-2017 year. The Scholarship Committee will review all applications and make its awards based upon academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, community service and the quality of the original essay
submitted with each application. Financial need is a secondary criterion used in the selection of the winner. Completion of the financial need portion of the application is optional. Students who have provided a complete financial background will be given priority over those whose applications are incomplete when all other considerations are the same. The 2017 essay should be about what snowmobiling means to you, or about snowmobiling in
your state (economy, trails, and environment) in five hundred (500) words or less. Your complete application package must be received by the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association office by April 1, 2017. The package must contain the following: your application, letter of acceptance at the college you will be attending, transcript of grades at high school or grade record of the college you are already attending, essay and your recommendations.
All application materials are considered Confidential, and will be limited to examination for their intended purpose only and become property of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association. NOTE: Applications received at the NHSA Office by March First will also be eligible for forwarding to the American Council of Snowmobile Associations Northeast Chapter for further consideration in the Northeast Council Scholarship program. ❄
LISBON STUMP JUMPERS 10TH ANNUAL VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE RACE RESULTS - FEBRUARY 11, 2017
FREE AIR MOD 440 1 Aaron Belanger Merc 1975 Sno Twister 440 79 2 Ryan Devine 33 Merc 1975 Sno Twister 440 83M 3 Derek Ohearn 32 Arctic Cat 1976 El Tigre 500 36 4 Maverick Eldridge 21 Yamaha 1975 GPX 440 58M F/C 500 IFS 1 Mike Eldridge Yamaha 1993 phazer 488 71 2 Troy Tarbell 52 Polaris 1987 Trail Indy 488 47 3 Todd Dunhan Polaris 1992 sport 440 71VT HD STOCK 1 Ryan Brill 29 Arctic Cat 1971 Puma 338 87 2 Mike Eldridge Yamaha 1973 GP 292 15 3 Lucas Bristol 30 Arctic Cat 1973 Lynx 340 7 4 Tyler Gooden 22 Ski Doo 1975 TNT 340 16 DNF 1st heat Dalton Varney Yamaha 1971 GP 292 04 YOUTH AGE 10-13 1 Julian Kenison 13 Ski Doo 1974 TNT 340 20 2 Sophie Grondin 12 Alouette 1974 Super Brute 340 11G 3 Alex Mealey 13 Ski Doo 1974 TNT 295 519 4 Xander Devine 10 Polaris 2006 Mod 120 83M YOUTH AGE 14-17 1 Cody Gillespie 17 Ski Doo 1974 TNT 340 20 2 Nathaniel Brown 17 Ski Doo 1974 TNT 340 71 3 Dawson Eldridge 17 Yamaha 1974 GP 338 71 4 Ben Eldridge 16 Ski Doo 1973 Silver bullet 340 81 DNF 1st heat Malcolm Larocque 17 Rupp 1974 Nitro 340 20 STOCK 120CC AGE 5-9 1 Sienna Grondin 9 Ski Doo 2004 mini z 120 20S 2 Oliver Sarazin 8 Polaris 2006 Xc 120 24 3 Brogan Covey 7 Polaris 2001 Prox 120 1 MOD 120CC AGE 7-10 1 Hayden Eastman 9 Arctic Cat 2002 120 07 2 Xander Devine 10 Polaris 2006 Mod 120 83M 3 Sienna Grondin 9 Arctic Cat 2004 ZR120 120 20M 4 Brogan Covey 7 Polaris 2001 Prox 129 89 5 Darrius Ohearn 7 Polaris 2013 120 55 6 Zack Whitcher 8 Arctic Cat 2009 ZR 120 1 7 Oliver Sarazin 8 Arctic Cat 2004 ZR 206 24 8 Jacob Dunham 8 Arctic Cat 2004 120 71
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TWIN F/C 300 1 Ryan Brill 29 Arctic Cat 1971 Puma 338 S 87 2 Matthew Kopp 18 Ski Doo 1974 TNT 295 519 3 Lucas Bristol 30 Lynx 1973 Lynx 340 7 TWIN F/C 340 1 Jason Kenison Ski Doo 1974 TNT 341 20 2 Lucas Nast 18 Ski Doo 1974 TNT 340 481G 3 John Murray 33 Polaris 1973 Colt 340 666 4 Paul Croteau 21 Ski Doo 1973 TNT 340 1 5 Jeremy Illsley 37 Cheetah 1973 Cheetah 340 16 6 Jarred Ainsworth Arctic Cat 1974 Panther 340 947 7 Mitch Ashley Arctic Cat Cheetah 77G DNF Spencer Beattie 21 Ski Doo 1974 TNT 340 118 DNF Matthew Kopp 18 Ski Doo 1974 TNT 340 519 DNF Patrick Hart 25 Artic Cart 1973 Cheetah 340 17 DNF 1st heat Dalton Varney 25 Yamaha 1971 GP 292 04 TWIN F/C 440 1 Lucas Nast 18 Ski Doo 1974 TNT 440 481F 2 Jason Kenison 35 Ski Doo 1974 TNT 340 89 3 Jarred Ainsworth Arctic Cat 1974 Panther 340 947 4 Jeff Ainsworth 51 Arctic Cat 1974 Panther 440 41 5 John Murray 33 Polaris 1973 Colt 340 Twin 666 DNF Josh Ashey Arctic Cat 1974 Cheetah 440 77H POWDER PUFF 1 Kathy Gifford 52 Ski Doo 1974 TNT 440 50 2 Hannah Kirk 17 Ski Doo 1974 TNT 340 481 3 Katherine Belanger 19 Ski Doo 1974 TNT 440 481 4 Tristen Enderson 18 Ski Doo 1974 TNT 340 118 5 Danielle Bilodeau 18 Ski Doo 1974 TNT 440 20 50 PLUS 1 Jeff Ainsworth 51 Arctic Cat 1974 Panther 440 41 2 Steven Larocque 61 Rupp 1974 Nitro 340 17 3 Charles Bierce 66 Alouette 1974 Super Brute 440 124 F/A STOCK 340 1 Jarred Ainsworth Arctic Cat 1974 Panther 340 947 2 Joel Hayford 43 Yamaha 1978 Enticer 340 73X 3 Tyler Gooden 22 Ski Doo 1975 TNT 340 16 4 Alley Ripley Yamaha 1976 Enticer 340 72 DNF 1st heat Mitch Ashey Arctic Cat 1973 Panther 340 77G
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45th Annual New Hampshire Snowmobile Association
Easter Seals Ride-In February 3rd, 4th & 5th • Town and Country Inn & Resort, Gorham, NH
WRAPUP! TOP 10 CLUBS
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Club Total 1 Weare Winter Wanderers $11,788.45 2 Sutton Ridge Runners $10,125.00 3 Scrub Oak Scramblers $6,815.00 4 Belmont Bogie Busters $5,887.00 5 Pittsburg Ridge Runners $4,415.00 6 Kearsage Trail Snails $3,710.00 7 Uncanoonic Mountaineers $3,520.00 8 Andover Snowmobile $2,800.00 9 Southern N.H. Trailblazers $2,240.00 10 N.H. Trail Dawgs $1,700.00
COUNTY TOTALS County Totals % of clubs contributing Merrimack $21,250.00 47% Hillsborough $17,073.45 36% Carroll $9,882.00 67% Belknap $6,427.00 50% Coos $5,405.00 40% Rockingham $4,961.00 71% Grafton $3,430.16 40% Sullivan $1,944.00 56% Strafford $1,103.00 100% Cheshire $625.00 27% $72,100.61 Miscellaneous $41,313.00
Ride-In Grand Total $113,388.61
46%
2017 UNION LEADER AWARDS Youngest Person Driving to the Ride-In: Madison Basset, age 7 Newfields, NH Youngest Driver on a Mini-Sled: Elizabeth Ferreira, age 3 of Belmont NH Oldest Driver to Ride-In: Dottie Kurtz, age 74, Errol NH Longest One-Way Distance Driven to Ride-In: Pete Hanson of Colebrook, NH, 89 miles.
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Top Club Participation: Belmont Bogie Busters, 41 members.
2018 NHSA RIDE-IN LOTTO WINNER (2 NIGHT STAY AT THE 2018 RIDE-IN) Kelly Saindon, Belmont Bogie Busters
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he 45th Easter Seals Ride-In for Camp Sno-Mo was a weekend full of celebration and memories in the making, and also a weekend for breaking records, raising an impressive $113,388.61 to send kids with disabilities on a summer camp adventure at Camp Sno-Mo. All year long, snowmobile clubs in every county around the state, along with volunteers at NHSA, support Camp SnoMo in Gilmanton Iron Works by hosting fundraising events and squirreling away funds to present to Easter Seals at the Ride-In celebration. The event, held the first weekend in February each year, offers an opportunity for snowmobilers, Easter Seals families and representatives, and state officials to gather and enjoy each other's company. Meeting just a few of the amazing kids who snowmobilers help send to camp each year is enough motivation for them to continue their efforts year after year, and after 45 years, supporting Easter Seals Camp Sno-Mo has become a tradition in the state that is almost ingrained in the hearts of New Hampshire snowmobilers. Each year, the Ride-In event centers around a theme and the committee organizes its festivities and decorations around that theme. This year's theme was
Mardi Gras, and so you can imagine that purple, green, and gold were everywhere you looked. Signature Mardis Gras beads were strung around the necks of event goers who enjoyed the hospitality and festivities at the Town and Country Inn & Resort in Gorham, NH. The food was fantastic, even including a traditional "King Cake," which helped to determine who would be Grand Marshall of the Saturday snowmobile parade through downtown. Kids and adults donned costumes, searched for treasures, earned prizes, and enjoyed the region's trails. There was entertainment, including fireworks, comedians, a hypnotist, and both a silent and a live auction. Over the years, a little friendly competition has worked its way into the event as well, with counties and clubs competing for recognition as the top fundraisers for Camp Sno-Mo. This year's top three counties were: Merrimack with $21,250; Hillsborough with $17,073.45; and Carroll with $9,882. The top three earning clubs in the state were: Weare Winter Wanderers with $11,788.45; Sutton Ridge Runners with $10,125; and Scrub Oak Scramblers with $6,815.
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Irwin Marine New Hampshire Council for Youth with Chronic Conditions GOLD SPONSOR: Liberty Mutual 2017 Easter Seals Ride-In Committee SILVER SPONSORS: Atlas Fireworks HK Powersports
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White Mountain Wealth Management of Raymond James
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CARROLL COUNTY DIRECTOR
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more details about these projects, please visit the “Projects” page of our website under “Trail Info.” Updates will also be posted on our Facebook page. Grant funds may be scarce this year, so the 19A reroute project may be an out-of-pocket expense for the club. If you are interested in sponsoring a truck of gravel for the project, please contact Colin or email us. Thank you for all who support our club through their club membership and for all those who help with trail maintenance throughout the year. A special thank you to our dedicated groomers who keep our trails all season long!
Ossipee Valley Snowmobile Club PO Box 261, West Ossipee, NH 03890 www.ovsc.net Submitted by Marie Kaye, Membership Chair
Nelly Roache
23 Fellows Hill Road Northfield, NH 03220 365-9666 nelly@roache.org
PO Box 130, Belmont, NH 03220 www.belmontbogiebusters.org Submitted by Jen Parker, Secretary Well, it's been another slow month here in Belmont. We were able to open the trails for about a week, but rain and warmer weather forced us to close gates. The groomer got some nice upgrades and is ready to go once we get some good snow. We've had a lot of memberships coming in and appreciate everyone's patience with the voucher system. It's a new way of doing things and I have hope that it will become clear to everyone soon. We hope to see everyone at the NHSA Ride-In for Camp Sno Mo. It's a really fun event and a great way to send some kids to camp! Keep an eye on our Facebook page for upcoming meetings and events. Our meetings have moved to Brookside Pizza II, last meeting was Sunday, February 12. We have maps available at multiple businesses around Belmont. A huge thank you to all of our map sponsors! As I write this article, I am saddened at the passing of Ellis Ring. He was an amazing man and so passionate about snowmobiling. I am grateful that I got the chance to spend some time with him and he will forever be in my thoughts and heart.
Mountain Meadow Riders Snowmobile Club PO Box 342, Conway, NH 03818 www.mountainmeadowriders.com Facebook.com/MMRSCNH By Clem Paquette, President Our Annual Bonfire was held on February 11 and the winner of the 2016 Can-Am Outlander was announced. Please visit our website, www. mountainmeadowriders.com, to see who won. We appreciate all who helped with this fundraiser by purchasing a ticket. With the season winding down as we head towards spring, it often seems like the season is too short, but we sure are glad that there was a good riding season this year. As always, there is much work to be done at the tail ends of the season, so our Trail Master will be planning some work parties for pallet and sign removal. If you are interested in helping, please contact Colin at (603)662-7790 or email us at mountainmeadowriders@gmail. com. During the off season, we will continue to work on some projects as we seek to continually improve our trail system. We will be waiting for a yes or no answer to go ahead with the Bear Notch Connector trail. A priority project will be the ramp off the Saco River trestle, to take a portion of 19A off the rails and return to the current trail at the intersection with Red’s Trail. The rails are often left bare due to sun exposure and wind. For
There is not a lot to report for the month, other than that we did experience the dreaded January thaw. Lots of rain and warm temperatures made it difficult to maintain the trails, especially toward the end of January. Our team of groomer operators worked diligently to keep the trails in shape in spite of the ice and warm temperatures, so there was some decent riding. However, we were only able to groom the tracks on Corridor 19 twice because of lack of snow. Fingers crossed for decent snow for the rest of the season! Memberships continue to come in at a steady pace, in sharp contrast to last season. We are very grateful to those members who have renewed their membership, as this revenue is crucial to the survival of our club. Our January meeting was held at Canoe King, followed by dinner at Chequers Villa in Tamworth. We had a good turnout, followed by good food. The next meeting is scheduled for March 4 at Canoe King on Route 16 in Tamworth. Hope to see you there!
Seven Lakes Snowmobile Club PO Box 311, East Wakefield, NH 03830 www.sevenlakessnowmobileclub.com Submitted by Bob Lundgren As I begin this, February is breathing down our necks with weather predicted to be colder but fairly dry initially. January has been unusually “warm,” not in a tropical way, but way above average. According the local TV weather reporter, it was the eighth warmest January since recordkeeping began. While most of the smaller lakes and ponds are frozen and safe to venture on to, the larger
ones are still suspect. In fact, I just checked the “Snake-Eyes” webcam on Lake Winnipesaukee and the Broads are still open! The weather for February is forecast to start off by being much colder so we’ll see how that plays out. We have had some riding but the cover is hard and thin with some water bars still creating a challenge. This makes me recall the winter of 1969 when January had very little snow but we got buried after that in a recordsetting year. Maybe there is still some hope for a month or two of riding? The good news is that our groomers have not taken much of a beating so far! As most should be aware, we have had and still have a problem with Corridor 22, due to the extension of active railroad tracks north to Route 171. Active tracks can’t be ridden or even crossed, so that trail has dead-ended from both directions. There has been an effort to find an alternate route which has been meeting with some success but with many landowners and subdivisions to deal with it’s still a work-in-progress. Since landowners are a critical part to all clubs, we are planning a pot-luck dinner to take place in March to which we’ll invite landowners as a “thank you.”
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Wolfeboro Snowmobile Club PO Box 268, Wolfeboro Falls, NH Submitted by Sue Gaudette, Secretary www.wolfeborosnowmobileclub.com The WSC faithful have had a few ‘bridges to cross’ this season. The worst of which is not the up and down weather. We have several land owner issues, due to circumstances beyond our control that have caused us some real connection problems within our popular trail system. The land owner did come to our last meeting, which we were very appreciative of, and stated his position. The sad part is that the trail closure really has nothing to do directly with our club, but it is impacting our trail system in a big way. We are hopeful that this situation will resolve in a positive way, but for now, the trail is closed, as noted in the last Sno-Traveler article. We do ask that riders understand that this IS the landowner’s prerogative, and to please respect the trail closure. By trying to go around the closure and ride on un-authorized land, you are only ensuring that the trail stays closed and may close Continued on page 20
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others as well. The club is doing due diligence to stay on top of this matter. The weather has also been quite unforgiving these past weeks, and has left us unable to get out and groom with any regularity, with icy conditions and thin snow cover on many of our trails. Obviously, we will be out grooming as is possible. On a side subject, we are often asked ‘is the lake safe to ride on’? And we see on social media outlets that people assure those asking that ‘of course it is.’ We urge all riders to use extreme caution if you decide to ride the lakes. The weather and temperatures have been very inconsistent and it is not only yourselves but those that might have to come to your rescue should you make the wrong decision at risk. Hoping for snow….until next time, support your club, register your sleds, and offer a hand. Trails don’t magically appear smooth and ready to ride. Your club needs your help.
CHESHIRE COUNTY DIRECTOR
Kim Bergeron PO Box 48 Dublin, NH 03444 kim@kebms.com
CHESHIRE COUNTY ASSISTANT
Dean Beaman
15 Upper Snow Road Winchester, NH 03470 239-6853 20trucker@gmail.com
Hooper Hill Hoppers PO Box 142, Walpole, NH 03608 www.hooperhillhoppers.com By Michael Powers, Club News What is there to say? We have NO SNOW! After riding on January 01, I was hopeful we were
off to a good start in the snow department. It just hasn’t been that kind of winter….Yet! We are still having our regular meetings though and putting the final plans together on the upcoming Poker Run on February 18. Keep an eye on our website for more updated info and meeting dates. Even though we have no snow, the club still has yearly expenses to meet, so if you run across one of our many donation cans in the various businesses in town, please feel free to make a donation and support your club.
As I write this newsletter today, I’m reminded that one year ago in this same issue of the SnoTraveler, I read an article about a group of people from the Lakes Region of New Hampshire that had just come back from a trip to West Yellowstone. I mentioned my thoughts of possibly going this year to a few club members and before I knew it, I had traveling companions! A simple phone call to Tobi Laurion and a couple of emails and we were all signed up. The year seemed to drag on till about September, then it picked up to what seemed like light speed! On January 13, our adventure began. What a fabulous trip it was – so organized, so much snow, so many laughs, so much beauty, so many animals. All of us took many pictures of our trip but there are not enough words, nor enough pictures, that can actually describe the beauty in that part of our country. If you’re one of those people that loves to ride, but hate staying on the trail, then this is the trip for you also. I saw very few signs that said “Stay On Trail.” Just remember, out there, they measure snow depth not in inches but in FEET! Don’t put a trip like this on your “bucket list” put it on your “must do” list. If I was a betting type of guy, I’d guess there is another club article in this same issue about this very same trip. It will have all the details if you are interested in going next year. I will warn you though, it fills up fast! THINK SNOW In a side note, I’d like to say to Tobi…. Hugs, Hugs, Hugs, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You from all of us for such a wonderful trip.
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COOS COUNTY DIRECTOR
Cheryl Spillane 521 Mt. Misery Road Littleton, NH 03561 444-9835 CbSpillane@aol.com
COOS COUNTY ASSISTANT
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Pittsburg Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club, Inc. 17 Dickson Lane, Pittsburg, NH 03592 www.pittsburgridgerunners.org Submitted by Curt Shaw Greetings, The Tri State Reciprocal Snowmobile Weekend was the 27th through 29th of January. We had thousands of visitors to our trails. All five groomers (our four and the Trails Bureau’s one) were kept busy grooming the trails. Of course, the best ride was in the morning before the herd of sleds beat the snow down. Trails were put back in shape Sunday and Monday night. Riding on Tuesday was like glass. The cold temps set up the trails after grooming and those lucky enough to be riding these trails experienced the best of the season. Our annual Turkey Feed was Saturday, January 28. Proceeds from this event will fund our annual Pittsburg School scholarship fund. We served 211 meals and received many thanks for the great job our volunteers did. The new cupola on the cook shack worked very well. Our thanks to the crew: the Young’s, Sid, Sandy, Jill, Michaela, Adam, Leslie, Corey, Bev Lord, Fred and Shirley Hamel, Cyndy Shaw, Kathy Boutin, Ken LaPoint, David Chappel, Helga Ziegler, Irene Russell, Russ Fitch and Freda Cole, and Pete Kenney. Next up is the School Poker Run
on February 25. It will begin at 9 a.m. and finish at 3 p.m. at the club house. The Steak Feed will follow at 4:30 p.m., finishing at 7 p.m. We will be drawing for the raffle sled at 7 p.m. Please join us. Happy Trails!
Umbagog Snowmobile Association PO Box 133, Errol NH 03579-0133 www.umbagogsnowmobile.com Submitted by Bill Morin The season has been successful so far and the club has been using up the hours grooming the trails to the best of our ability. We have had a very good season so far with only minor groomer repairs, which we hope will continue. By the time this comes out, we will have done the concessions at the Kilkenny Cup in Lancaster, which we hope will bring in good revenue for the club and had our Poker Run at Log Haven. This year, we had a couple of trails which were expected to be open at the beginning of the year remain closed for logging thru the end of January – Signal Mountain Road and Mountain Pond Road. Mountain Pond Road has been the biggest problem since it is the main access to Town for club members with camps on Umbagog Lake. Without that access, an extra 25-mile run is required to get to Town by snowmobile. The Signal Mountain Road logging has not been as big of a problem since there are several alternative trails to use in Millsfield. In an effort to better inform our members of trail conditions and grooming, we are trying to update the website conditions page more regularly. We have changed the trail listing to hopefully make the information make more sense to our membership. We will try to put the groomer board on the website for everyone to see what trails were groomed and when to aid in membership knowledge. One problem we did run into was that I updated the website on a Tuesday before I left for Canada, after I had rode 70 miles of our trails and talked to our Trail Master, but after I left for the ride in Quebec, the weather got warm and we got rain. Unfortunately, my update was before the rain, and the conditions chart mislead some members on trail conditions, which turned out to be very icy with little snow cover. I apologize for this issue, but I remind everyone to use your best judgement when choosing
when and where to ride. We will do our best to update conditions, but as a volunteer group, sometimes it’s hard to get everything done as quickly as we would like. I hope everyone has had a great season so far and will continue to ride well into March. Next club meeting will be March 3 at the clubhouse, and the steak feed is March 4 at the clubhouse on Route 26.
White Mountain Ridge Runners PO Box 425, Berlin, NH 03570 www.whitemtridgerunners.com Submitted by Dalton Binette, Club Webmaster Greetings fellow snowmobilers! As many of you may recall, the 2016-2017 winter season was off to a great start. We had received a fair amount of snow from late December through mid-January in the Berlin area. A few days of warm temperatures and rain made our trails, which were in good to very good condition, very icy. A few small snow storms changed that, however, as the trail conditions are becoming better. We are hopeful that February and March will be snowy months so we can keep the trails in good shape. Our annual WMRR Steak Feed was held on February 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at our clubhouse on Jericho Rd in Berlin, NH. Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for pictures from the event, which is our only annual major fundraising event. Thanks to all who supported our club by attending this event and enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal with us. Also, a huge thanks to all our volunteers, club officials, and especially our awesome local business sponsors for making this event as successful as it is! Recently, a group of dedicated club volunteers completed a trail work day on PT108. Primary Trail 108 is a very important trail as it provides access to downtown Berlin and food and fuel services. The trail work day entailed cutting back overgrown brush along the Dead River behind Memorial Field. The overgrown brush was preventing the groomers from passing through to cross the steel truss bridge behind the Notre Dame arena and then crossing Hillside Avenue to the groomer turn around spot behind Valley Creek Eatery. Thanks to all the volunteers who braved the cold
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Evelyn Ferrell
1059 Route 118 Dorchester, NH 03266 603-786-2770 eferrell@roadrunner.com
GRAFTON COUNTY ASSISTANT
We love hearing from you! Please provide feedback anytime during the year and always know that the Club operates through a group of dedicated volunteers that welcomes your participation. You can message us through Facebook or send us an email through the website. Our monthly club meetings are at the Ashland Fire Station on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend the meetings, hear what’s going on, and meet other members who love snowmobiling and enjoy the trails just like you. All clubs exist because someone volunteers their time; we hope to see you soon!
Littleton Off Road Riders, Inc. PO Box 281, Littleton, NH 03561 www.LittletonSnowmobileClub.com Submitted by Scott Simons
Lucy Ford
80 Patten Road Alexandria, NH 03222 603-744-5497 thefords@metrocast.net
Bridgewater Mountain Snowmobile Club PO Box 368, New Hampton, NH 03256 www.bridgewatermtnsmc.org If you’re cruising up route 93 and realize that you forgot to register your sled, get off exit 24 in Ashland and head over to Ashland Lumber. They can issue a genuine BMSC Club Membership and your state registration all in one shot. Get a Whopper and get some gas and get back on your way! You can even park at the Bridgewater Power Plant and get on the BMSC trails or keep on trucking north. Just saying… Did you know? If we ever get a chance to open Corridor 8 (RR tracks) this year, please take notice that the restaurant, Italian Farmhouse, has allowed us access from the trail so you can eat there. If the trail is open and groomed, it might be another new destination to check out. By the time this article arrives at your house, we’ll be trying to plan another BMSC club ride. You’re gonna have to think fast, decide fast, and act fast as our ride depends on the weather so we work on the fly. It could take place any weekend from mid-February to early March. If we have the snow cover, we’ll promote this event through our webpage and Facebook page. You’ll have to RSVP as the destination always is a secret. Why? Because…just because…don’t ask so many questions…just RSVP, ok?
Your snow dance is working, but please do not stop. We are still waiting for that “big dump” of snow. The few inches that we get now and then have been adding up. The Tucker, Skandic and Polaris have been out on the trails when conditions exist. There are still many icy spots on the trails and you need to be aware of, especially in the open windblown areas, as this rider can attest to. Also, be careful of rocks and sticks that have not been fully buried by the snow. We would like to thank our groomer operators for the many hours they spend outside making our trails some of the best in the area. It is not an easy job. They don’t just sit in the warm cab driving, but they have to get out and clear away the many trees that keep coming down across the trails. If you get a chance, come be a helper in the shotgun seat for a night. They would appreciate the help. As you are out on our trails, keep an eye out for “Carl the Cardinal” hanging around. If you spot Carl, take a picture with him and post it on our Facebook page. He keeps moving from tree to tree during the season. Littleton Off Road Riders system now has a Temporary Trail Closure of one of our main trails. Trans Canada will be starting with bridge replacements for their timber harvesting operation, on the Moore Dam loop trail between Old Waterford Road and Hilltop Road Boat accesses. It will require the temporary closure of this section of the loop trail till further notice. LORR appreciates Trans Canada for their support of our trail system! We are trying to get permission for an alternate route around this logging area. Please
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check our Facebook and website pages for further status of the reroute. Our meetings are being well attended and we hope to see more people as the season gets into full swing. After the meeting snacks and drinks are enjoyed by all. We are always seeking new members to help support our activities. Feel free to join the Littleton Off Road Riders Snowmobile Club (LORR) by contacting our membership director Scott Simons at scsimons@comcast.net or by attending one of our club meetings held at the Opera House on Main Street in Littleton. Our meetings start at 7 p.m. and the dates are posted on our website. Club membership is $25 for the year. We certainly hope you can join us! My closing thought, as always: Please respect the landowners that our trails traverse. Without their permission and without the work of club members, our Littleton and NH snowmobile trail system would not exist. That’s all for now, ride safely, stay to the right and enjoy the trails. See you on the TRAILS!
HILLSBORO COUNTY DIRECTOR
Sheila Beaulieu
20 Jackson Road Mason, NH 03048 878-2314 csbeaulieu@myfairpoint.net
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and rain in the southern end of Hillsboro County. Many clubs are experiencing the same problem due to the lack of snow so far. February is almost here and that's usually the snowiest month, so hopefully, we will get zonked with white gold. Meanwhile, there is lots of snowmobiling going on in the middle and in the northern part of the state. The Farmer’s Almanac predicts a blizzard in February in the northeast. Hope so. This could salvage some part of the season for us down here. As I stated in the last issue, the power lines are a big part of our trail system for us, and still are an active work zone. Power lines may be closed regardless of how much snow falls. Watch for posting on our website and Facebook page. No date has been set yet for some sort of cookout, but it’s still in the works. We will keep you posted as information becomes available. Volunteers are what make trails happen. If you enjoy the outdoors and the 7,000 plus miles of trails we have in New Hampshire, then volunteer sometime, even if it's only a little. It's all good. You have to put something in to get something out, that's what I say. A big thanks to trail administrator Rob Bernier for dealing with Fish and Game and Bureau of Trails and all the GIA paperwork. Special thanks to the community relations coordinator Dave Curto for all his efforts in generating money's for the club. And last, but not least, extra special thanks to Bob Lamoureux for looking out for the club’s best interest. Remember, join your local snowmobile club and register your sleds – it makes trails happen. THINK SNOW!
Brookline Ice Breakers PO Box 198, Brookline, NH 03033 www.brooklineicebreakers.com
Scot Heath
140 Second NH Turnpike North Francestown, NH 03043 588-3020 scotheath@comcast.net
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Join the Brookline Ice Breakers online at brooklineicebreakers. com/membership/. You can also purchase Brookline Ice Breakers apparel on the club website or through the Facebook page. We now have hoodies and shirts with the club logo available. We invite you to Enjoy the Brookline History Tour consisting of signs with historical information, pictures and more throughout the trails in Brookline. The signs feature QR codes for launching our website with even more pics, info, and maps. It’s an interactive experience while you are walking, riding, biking or simply enjoying over 60 miles of trails in Brookline. Continued on page 22
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weather to cut and remove this overgrowth! Pictures of the workday are available on our Facebook page. Club volunteers have also been hard at work to get the battery system at the Jericho Warming Hut recharged. As many of you may know, the warming hut is powered by solar panels, which are used to charge the battery system. The timer switch, which operates the lights and the stereo system in the warming hut, recently malfunctioned causing the battery system to be drained over time. A few of our groomer operators attempted to recharge the batteries using a small generator for a few hours, but the batteries needed a longer charge. Hopefully, by the time you all read this, we will have the entire battery system refilled and recharged, so you all can enjoy having power up at the warming hut. As always, we would like to encourage all to attend our monthly meetings. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at our clubhouse at 241 Jericho Road in Berlin. Meeting reminders will be posted on our website and Facebook page at least a week in advance. Our active members and volunteers are what help to make this club as successful as it is! We are always open to new ideas and new faces. If you have not already done so, I encourage you all to join the club so we can keep up with future trail improvement projects, and most importantly, continue to provide a nice and flat riding surface in and out of the Berlin area. The club can be joined by printing a form online from our website and mailing it, or online through the NHSA’s portal. Club membership forms are also available at local snowmobile registration stations. Please be sure to check our Trail Conditions page throughout the remainder of the season on our website for the latest trail info and conditions. The groomer operators have been doing a great job updating the conditions page and working with the available snow to provide us all with awesome trails. Thanks again for all your support! We look forward to seeing you all out on the trails!
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Nor'Easters Snowmobile Club PO Box 517, Hollis, NH 03049 www.noreasters.org Submitted by Doug Cleveland, Treasurer
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This winter riding season has gotten off to slow start due to lack of snow in the southern part of the state. The trails have had a hard, thin base with only a little new snow or no snow at all so conditions have been marginal at best through the middle of January. It seems like we have had either cold weather with no snow or warm weather with rain. Hopefully, by the time you read this, we will have had a lot of new snow and much improved riding. On New Year’s Day, the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation had one of their First Day hikes at Silver Lake State Park in Hollis. More than 260 people attended, far more than expected, which was a pleasant surprise to all. The Beaver Brook Association and the Nor’Easters assisted the
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State in hosting this event, which has become an annual hike. We plowed part of the parking lot for the hikers and some of our members led some of the hikes. The hike was planned to avoid any conflict with snowmobiles. Our now annual Pink Ride was scheduled for February 11 at Silver Lake State Park in Hollis. Every year this event has gotten bigger with between 75 and 100 riders who gather for a beautiful trail ride through the Hollis trails followed by a BBQ cookout at Silver Lake attended by more than 125 people. All funds raised for this event (over $27,000 last year) are donated to the St. Joseph Hospital Breast Care Center in Nashua. A big thank you to Sue Keough, our club secretary, for all her hard work in organizing this popular event, with participation from our sister clubs in Hillsborough County, including the Wilton Lyndeborough Winter Wanderers, Brookline Ice Breakers and Weare Winter Wanderers. We also participated in the Brookline Ice Breakers poker run in February starting at Lake Potanipo with poker stops in Milford and Hollis The Nor’Easters monthly meetings are held at the Lawrence
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Barn Community Center on Depot Road in Hollis. This is a large facility, which is used by many local groups and organizations for meetings and events, and is located next to the athletic fields near the center of town with plenty of parking. One exception to meeting at Lawrence Barn will be the March 14 Annual Meeting which will be at the Hollis Town Hall Community Room, since Lawrence Barn is being used for town elections that day. All club officers and one third of our directors will be elected at the annual meeting for the next season so try to plan to attend if you can. Our meetings start at 7 p.m. and are scheduled to adjourn by 8:30 p.m. Hope you all are having a great winter and good riding.
Uncanoonuc Mountaineers P.O. Box 486, Goffstown, NH 03045 www.uncanoonucmountaineers.org Submitted by Trysha Balboni, Publicity Director Hello fellow snowmobilers, Who’s been out riding? I sure hope everyone has taken advantage of the snow while you can! We already have more than we did ALL last winter, and it’s still early yet. Hoping we get slammed in the month of February! Many of our club members took
advantage of reciprocity weekend at the end of January. Some members joined another club and went for a VERRRRRY long ride from Clarksville to Pittston Farm in Maine, then to the Eagle Lake Locomotives in the Allagash Wilderness. All in all, about 600 miles! Hope your tushies recover from that ride! Others went to Wilton, Maine where the trails were awesome. They had one of the newly certified riders with them and while they didn’t put on a ton of miles, they had a great weekend with evenings spent eating, drinking and socializing in one of the hotel rooms. And others stayed local and participated in the Hillsboro Vintage Ride. That had a HUGE turnout with over 175 Vintage snowmobiles! We’re so glad that NH is one of the states that participate in the reciprocity weekend! By the time this newsletter comes out, we will have gone on another weekend away in Errol. The Errol Motel feels like a second home to some of us with Ricky (the owner) always being a gracious and welcoming host. Unfortunately, Easter Seals weekend hasn’t happened yet, so there’s nothing to write about
regarding that. I’m sure it was a great time…it always is. If you stop to think about what transpires that weekend, it’s pretty awesome (not to mention heartwarming!) The Goffstown trails are snowless right now, but the team who works on the trails are ready to groom and continue to monitor the trails for repairs and clean-up needed. Our club meetings are the second Monday of each month (September – May) and all are welcome to join us! Don’t forget to check out our web page and Facebook page for updates and information! Keepin’ it under 60!
Weare Winter Wanderers PO Box 513, Weare, NH 03281 www.wearewinterwandererssc.org Submitted by Dave Ward, Publicity Director Winter in Weare has been on and off all season. When we do get snow as we have off and on this year, we are able to hit the whole trail system quickly with our three big Massy’s. Many of the club members have been getting their riding in up north and putting those camps to good use this year. Some went to Maine on the adult trip, racking up some very serious trail miles on a multi-state trip. A small group went to Canada and
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MERRIMACK COUNTY DIRECTOR
Dave Murray
111 River Road Penacock, NH 03303 753-9223 davidmurray12345@hotmail.com
MERRIMACK COUNTY ASSISTANT
Andover Snowmobile Club, Inc.
PO Box 332, Andover, NH 03216-0332 www.andoversnowmobileclub.com Submitted by Allan Houle This winter sure started off with some early season grooming and riding and certainly was looking better than last winter and then the snow stopped. We can only hope that we will see some more of the white stuff in February to allow us to get back out there. We would like to thank everyone that came out in support of our Annual Italian Buffet that was held on Saturday January 28, 2017. We had a great turnout serving around 250 people and there was a great deal of activity around our Raffle Tables as well. With over 140 items to choose from, there was something for everyone.
The line at the Buffet Table, there were many choices to satisfy any appetite.
Part of the Raffle Table with over 140 items to choose from, with all of the proceeds going to Easter Seals Camp Sno-Mo. This event does take a lot of work to pull off and we thank everyone that donated their time and efforts to make this event such a success. Club meetings are held on the second Monday of the month from September through April. Meetings are held at the Andover Elementary/Middle School at 7 p.m. all members and guests are welcome to attend. Thank you!
Fort Mountain Trailwinders Snowmobile Club
"chasing snow," hopefully we will get snow in our back yard soon. I want to thank all our members that have joined our club this season. Not much to report at this time. If we had some more help we could continue trail work with the cutting of trees and brush along the trail. The Fort Mountain Trailwinders meet the first Thursday of the month at Land Dimensions on Route 4 at 7 p.m. You can find updates on our website and Facebook. So go find some snow and RIDE. Thank you
Sutton Ridgerunners Snowmobile Club
PO Box 453, North Sutton, NH 03260 www.suttonridgerunners.com At the time of this writing in late January, our local trails are closed due to the lack of snow. After last season, most riders had been looking forward to a season of consistent riding. The moderate January temperatures and little snow fall is disappointing. However, we remain optimistic and look forward to some decent riding before the seasons over. If Mother Nature does her part, the club will put together some rides. These rides and other club information can be found on our website or stop in at our next meeting to hear firsthand about upcoming activities. The Sutton Ridgerunners monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. We meet at the North Sutton Firehouse on North Road in Sutton, NH. Come join the meetings to hear what we are doing and what club activities are being planned. Please visit our website at www.suttonridgerunners.com for membership forms, trail maps, club calendar of events, and latest club news. We also post the latest news, activities and trail conditions. Think snow and we'll see you on the trails!
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY DIRECTOR
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY ASSISTANT
Donald McMurchy
85 Garland Road Nottingham, NH 03290 608-5976 dirtdummy@comcast.net
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73 Tower Hill Road, Candia, NH By Penny Hampl, Communications Director Wow, the early start with some snow was just a tease; we still haven’t been able to open our gates. Now we need a blizzard like 1978. We have the Clubhouse open on Saturdays (9-2) thru February for memberships and registrations. Or just to stop by for a chat and to warmup. Our annual Winter Fest was January 21. It was well attended and the comedians were a nice change, lots of laughter. Our general membership meetings are the third Monday of the month and our board of directors is the first Monday at 7 p.m. We are having a Mexican night at the March general membership meeting. There were 12 students at our safety course, congratulations to all. Think Snow!
STRAFFORD COUNTY DIRECTOR
Joe Gorman, Sr. 28 Finethy Road Alton, NH 03809 603-875-2173 gorman3@tds.net
STRAFFORD COUNTY ASSISTANT
PO Box 61, Epsom, NH 03234 fortmountaintrailwinders.snowclubs.com Submitted by Bruce Blye, President
Vacant
Well here we are at the end of January and no real snow to ride on around here, but just wait. I hope the months of February– April will be different. You have to have a positive attitude, and although you may have to start off
Robert Kennedy
4 North Road Fremont, NH 03044 Cell: 234-0043 kennedyr1@comcast.net
Russell Neal
50 Evergreen Valley Road Milton, NH 03851 603-350-0646 rcneal22@gmail.com
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Powdermill Snowmobile Club PO Box 324, New Durham, NH 03855 www.powdermillsnowmobileclub.org Submitted by Ginny Abresch, Secretary All that dancing finally paid off. January arrived and our first significant snowfall of the season blanketed the 70 miles of trails here at Powdermill Snowmobile Club. Our hard working team of groomers was out doing a fantastic job and trails were 100 percent groomed and open for everyone to enjoy. The trails are wide and the views are wonderful. Our new drag arrived and Carl has been busy making grooming adjustments so that we can best utilize this new equipment. While the groomers have been getting the trails ready, we have also plowed out a new secondary parking lot at Johnson’s on Route 11. To best use the space, riders are requested to park in the lot on the right side facing in to unload. Special thanks to Jim Gamble and his crew of nine for repairing the Jim Gamble bridge before the snow, just in time to reopen the trails to Alton. Thanks to Ed and John Neister, new trail maps have been updated and are available for sale at Johnson’s Marketplace, Rochester Motorsports, New Durham General Store, Rochester Sports Center, St. Hilaire Motorsports, Dover Marine, Irwin Marine and Winnipesaukee Cigars. Maps can also be ordered from our membership form. With the excitement of freshly fallen snow, our membership is climbing daily. We have roughly 300 members at this point. We appreciate all those who have decided to make Powdermill Snowmobile Club their club. It should be a fun filled snowmobile season this year. As February approaches, we have a few activities planned out on the trails. Our first event on February 11 is the Annual Cook out on the Lookout. This giant cook will take place off the trail between Johnson’s Marketplace and Farmington. Just watch for signs along the trail. Plan to stop by anytime between 12 to 4 p.m. There will be hotdogs, chowders, chili, pulled pork and desserts to eat by the bonfire. Raffle tickets are available for various prizes too. Take a look at our display of club apparel - sweatshirts and hats from Ray Gamble when you stop by. If you don’t see the color or style you want, all items can be ordered for a quick turnaround. The event ends with a spectacular firework display at sunset thanks to landowner, Jim Gamble. Continued on page 25
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found some great riding north of the border. We are still hopeful for a big dumping of white gold so we can put to good use the new trail maps, bridges and trail repairs that have been worked on by many. The club is looking forward to our big fundraiser – the NH Hillclimb Challenge, and a chance to ride the hill. With long demo rides up the mountain on the newest sleds, vintage show, Vintage oval racing, the Hillclimb race, and the drag racing, there is something there for everyone. Five events, one mountain, one day! We are looking for volunteers to help out at the event. The 2017 NH Hillclimb Challenge event is at Pats Peak in Henniker NH on April 1 and we will be taking full advantage of the huge amount of snow the mountain made this year. Come on out for that last run of the season at the Peak. Info at : nhhillclimbchallenge.com Planning for the annual (motorcycle) poker run for Camp Sno-Mo is well underway. Come join us for a fun time, bike or no bike. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page. Our monthly meetings are the second Thursday of the month at the town library and start at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be provided, kids are welcome. Ride Safe, Ride Right and see you out on the trails, Weare ever they may take you!
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his year, 2017, we will celebrate 32 years as a Snowmobile Museum and we would like to thank those early visionaries who had the forethought to put the idea of having a New Hampshire Snowmobile Museum into place and make it a reality for all to enjoy. Here is some text taken from a book written by Alain Chardon as a creative collection of the early days of the Museum: Early planning for such a place was taken on by the New Hampshire Snowmobile Museum Development Committee and realized on December 14, 1985 with a Dedication to The Opening of The State of New Hampshire Snowmobile Museum. The original members of the N.H.S.M.D.C. where Paul Doherty – Former Chief, Bureau of Off Highway Vehicles and Former Director, Division of Parks and Recreation; Denis Dupuis – Nelson and Small Distributors; Douglas Eoute – Chief, Bureau of Off Highway Vehicles; Conrad Hardy – President, New Hampshire Snowmobile Association; David Hartman – Office of State Planning; David Hewitt – New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game; Wilbur LaPage – Director, Division of Parks and Recreation; Ray Leonard – Society for the Protection
of New Hampshire Forests; Malcolm Thomas – State Parks Planner; Ralph Wood – Vice President, C.C.C., Chapter 107; Alain Chardon – C.O.O., Timberland Machines, Inc. The Museum Site Selection Committee chose Bear Brook State Park as the best location. One of the great pluses for picking Bear Brook State Park was that they could save and savor not only the history of past snowmobiles, but also the history and past of the Civilian Conservation Corps camp that is also located there. In addition, Bear Brook State Park is centrally located in the state, and was the first State Park used for snowmobiling, and is easily accessible today by snowmobilers, either by snowmobile trails or by highways and roads. As yu can see by the text taken from Alain Chardon’s book titled “New Hampshire Snowmobile Museum Association” – “The Early Years” – there was a lot of work and dedication by these visionaries to get us to where we are now, a Museum that has grown to 85+ machines on display in three of the former C.C.C. buildings. It is our pleasure to continue the quest to further preserve and protect the past for all to enjoy.
Alain Chardon’s book about “The available throug Early Years” is h the Museum an d is some great reading.
We continue this passion by presenting:
Annual Winter Rally every February where you can enjoy displaying and riding your antique or vintag e snowmobile with others that shar e the same passion.
September – Spring and Fall Swaps in June and project! where you can easily find your nest
Vintage Tent at the NHSA Grass Dra gs and Water Cross Event in October – where we bring a vintage display out for all to see and enjoy.
We would also like to invite you to be a member of The New Hampshire Snowmobile Museum Association. For 2017, we have a special offer for will anyone that would like to become a member. With your membership you T-shirt. Only rs Membe offer receive a special
We encourage you to stop by and enjoy one of our events, you can find out more about the Museum by viewing our website at nhsnowmobilemuseum.com or contacting us at (603)722-7069. ❄
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The following Saturday, February 18, is a double event. Our Winter Carnival takes place in front of Johnson’s Seafood and Steak on Route 11. Four vendors will supply food. There will be wine and beer tasting inside as well as steak tips cooking on the grill outside. Once again, Ray Gamble will have a table set up with a selection of club apparel for your shopping pleasure. The other half of the event is the Poker Run. This event is sponsored by Powdermill Snowmobile Club, Evergreen Valley Snowmobile Club and Seven Lakes Snowmobile Club. Riders may begin at any point along the three clubs’ trails to pick up their cards. The Poker Run will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rochester Motor Sports will also be in attendance at both these events. They will be displaying the latest snowmobiles and snowbikes for interested riders to demo and check out. It should be a fun time for all. Powdermill Snowmobile Club and be found on Facebook as well as a new chat group called Powdermill Trail Riders. This is a great place to get current trail conditions and perhaps find someone else that would like to get out and ride with you. Our website is www. Powdermillsnowmobileclub.org. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month beginning at 7 p.m. at the Granite Steak and Grill in Rochester.
PO Box 221, Cornish Flat, NH 03746 www.blowmedownsnowriders.com Submitted by John Berry
SULLIVAN COUNTY DIRECTOR
Terry Callum
1253 Second NH Turnpike Newport, NH 03773 863-8901 tlc_skidoo@yahoo.com
SULLIVAN COUNTY ASSISTANT
Vacant
As our club struggles to encourage members to become more active and volunteer their most valuable asset (time), it donned on me what might be the underlying issue. As I read the headlines today, it states eight of the richest people in the world have the same wealth as 50 percent of the entire world’s population! Simply snowmobile speaking, more of the shrinking middle class is unable to purchase a high cost snowmobile, never mind obtaining two or more for family riding. After all, all us snowmobilers want and try to promote the sport of snowmobiling as a family sport. With real incomes shrinking and snowmobile cost ever rising, the chances of our club becoming younger and more enthusiastic with more active members is dwindling. Sleds are becoming faster and more comfortable, but only wealthy can afford them in this current middle class, incomestarved environment. One suggestion I have would be to have manufacturers start again producing lower-margin sleds that a family can afford to own. Hopefully, selling more at a less margin would offset (and maybe increase) their current profits. It may be worth a shot at least until the middle class gains more purchasing power as our new administration has promised. Most, if not all, new snowmobiles are being manufactured and sold only for the upper middle class folks who may not be locally oriented, leaving most local small clubs with little to no new energetic support. If more lowermargin sleds were sold, then maybe more sleds would be sold, more people would register sleds, more people would join clubs and the entire sport of snowmobiling would benefit. More and older second snowmobiles are falling by the wayside and families just do not have the resources to economically update to a newer much costlier sled. Now these same families decide to find other winter activities to fill their winter recreational requirements and the local clubs lose their ability to exist and grow. Something drastic has to happen and soon. Clubs need support to survive! Continued on page 26
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Blue Mountain Snow Dusters, O.R.C, Inc. P.O. Box 428, Grantham, NH 03753 www.snowdusters.org Submitted by Jerry Bieszczad Greetings, all! Obviously, January’s prolonged thaw and mixed bags of precipitation have not been kind to snow lovers in central NH. Most of us are looking longingly at long term weather forecasts for any bit of hope, and keeping our sanity with an occasional trailer trip up to the north country. The down time gives us all plenty of time to check out our updated BMSD website (http:// snowdusters.org/). We now provide our GPS-recorded trail maps overlaid onto Google Maps for everyone’s virtual touring pleasure. We also have an active Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ Blue-Mountain-Snowdusters-
ORC-152561811474056/) with trail condition updates, club news, and other happenings. We hope to expand the features of both our website and Facebook page in the coming months. Things on our wish list include display of geotagged photos from members on our trail map and integration of our interactive trail map with GPS trail maps from adjacent clubs. Feel free to contact us with any ideas or suggestions. Here are some reminders for us all to help improve our trails and riding experience, particularly in early season conditions: carry a black Sharpie with you at all times to freshen up any faded trail signs in your area; please stop and clear obstacles (tree limbs, rocks, etc.) from the trails, If any obstacle is too big for you and your riding partners to deal with, inform our trail master or any other BMSD Officer; carry some ribbon or caution tape in your bag to mark any obstacles that you’re unable to move; safety first, don’t stop/
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park on a corner and always stay to the right! At our January club meeting, we had the pleasure to be joined by Grantham Selectman Sheridan Brown. Mr. Brown filled us in about plans for our town’s upcoming months-long celebration of Grantham’s 250th anniversary. We are starting to brainstorm ideas about how BMSD can be involved in that celebration. Again, please contact us with your ideas, enthusiasm, and support. Lastly, I just wanted to mention that during nearly every local ride I took earlier this season, I came across friends snowmobiling with their young and not-soyoung children. In addition to enjoying riding, often they are helping to clear trails of debris or update signage. My kids and I have only been riding for a few years ourselves, and it’s great to see a younger generation learning to enjoy the sport, taking responsibility for trail upkeep,
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53% of the snowmobilers usually trailer their snowmobiles to go riding. 47% either snowmobile from their primary residence or have a vacation home where they keep and use their snowmobiles.
and gaining an appreciation for those landowners allowing public access. BMSD’s regular club meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month in the lower level of the
Grantham Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. Please join us to learn more and get involved with the Blue Mountain Snowdusters. As always, think snow and keep doing those snow dances! ❄
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2017 NHSA Elections:
Elections of NHSA Officers:
Elections will be held May 7th at the Annual Meeting
If you are interested in becoming an NHSA Officer, please contact Joe Gorman at 603-875-2173 or gorman3@tds.net
The slate of officers are:
C. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS; 3. Elections –
u President:
At the Annual Meeting there shall be an election of officers by the delegates present. A nominating committee appointed by the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association Board of Directors will present to the membership no later than sixty (60) days prior to the Annual Meeting, a slate of candidates for Executive Officers. All nominations by petition shall be presented on NHSA form P-1, and shall contain twenty-five (25) or more signatures of New Hampshire Snowmobile Association members in good standing on or before March 1st of that same year, shall be accompanied by a letter of acceptance from the candidate, and shall be filed at the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association office no later than 4pm on March 1st of the same year. A majority of fifty percent (50%) plus one (1) of the votes cast will be necessary to win. Run-off elections may be necessary to establish a majority. The newly elected officers will be presented to the membership at the Annual Meeting. (May 2016)4
Beth Horvath-Palmer
u Vice president: Bill Bolton u Secretary:
Tom Willand
u Treasurer:
Dan Weed
The office of Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer have not been filled as of the printing of this issue. If you would like to run for either of these positions call Joe Gorman at 603-875-2173 or email: gorman3@tds.net All nominations by petition shall be presented on NHSA form P-1, and shall contain twenty-five (25) or more signatures of New Hampshire Snowmobile Association members in good standing on or before March 1st of that same year, shall be accompanied by a letter of acceptance from the candidate, and shall be filed at the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association office no later than 4pm on March 1st of the same year. A majority of fifty percent (50%) plus one (1) of the votes cast will be necessary to win. Run-off elections may be necessary to establish a majority. The newly elected officers will be presented to the membership at the Annual Meeting. (May 2016) Joe Gorman, Chairman NHSA Nominating Committee
Per the NHSA By-Laws: dated May 21, 2016:
Elections of County Directors: This year the Counties of: Belknap, Carrol, Cheshire, Coos, and Hillsboro need to elect or re-elect their County Directors for a two (2) year term. These elections need to be held at a County Meeting no later than thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting.
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NHSA Affiliated Clubs BELKNAP COUNTY
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
Belknap Snowmobilers, PO Box 7224, Gilford, NH 03247-7224, www.belknapsnowmobilers.com Belmont Bogie Busters, PO Box 130, Belmont, NH 03220, www.belmontbogiebusters.org Gilmanton Snowmobile Association, PO Box 291, Gilmanton, NH 03237, www.gilmantonsnowmobilers.com Mohawk Trail Riders, PO Box 167, Sanbornton, NH 03269, www.mohawktrailriders.org Mt. Major Snowmobile Club, PO Box 208, Alton Bay, NH 03810, www.mountmajorsnowmobileclub.com SnoStreakers, Inc., PO Box 780, Meredith, NH 03253, www.sno-streakers.com
Border Riders Snowmobile Club, PO Box 644, Pelham, NH 03076, www.borderridersofpelham.com
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Nor'Easters Snowmobile Club, PO Box 517, Hollis, NH 03049, www.noreasters.org
Moultonboro Snowmobile Club, PO Box 118, Moultonboro, NH 03254, www.moultonborosmc.org Mountain Meadow Riders, PO Box 342, North Conway, NH 03818, www.mountainmeadowriders.com Ossipee Valley Snowmobile Club, PO Box 261, W. Ossipee, NH 03890, www.ovsc.net Sandwich Sidehillers, PO Box 113, Sandwich, NH 03259, www.sandwichsidehillers.com Scrub Oak Scramblers, PO Box 185, Madison, NH 03849, www.sossc.com Seven Lakes Snowmobile Club, PO Box 311, East Wakefield, NH 03830, www.sevenlakessnowmobileclub.com Snoward Bound Snowmobile Club, PO Box 400, Center Conway, NH 03813, www.snowardbound.com White Mountain Trail Club, PO Box 191, Bartlett, NH 03812, www.whitemountaintrailclub.com Wolfeboro Snowmobile Club, PO Box 268, Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896, www.wolfeborosnowmobileclub.com
CHESHIRE COUNTY
COOS COUNTY Colebrook Ski Bees, PO Box 125, Colebrook, NH 03576, www.colebrookski-bees.com Dalton Ridge Riders, 64 Bush Road, Dalton, NH 03598, www.daltonridgerunners.com Groveton Trailblazers, 24 Eames Street, Groveton, NH 03582, www.grovetontrailblazers.com Jefferson Hi-Landers, PO Box 273, Jefferson, NH 03583, www.Jeffersonhilanders.com Lancaster Snow Drifters, PO Box 566, Lancaster, NH 03584, www.lancastersnowdrifters.org Milan All Weather Riders, PO Box 75, Milan, NH 03588, www.milanallweatherriders.com Pittsburg Ridge Runners, 17 Dickson Lane, Pittsburg, NH 03592, www.pittsburgridgerunners.org Presidential Range Riders, PO Box 141, Gorham, NH 03581, www.presidentialrangeriders.org Stratford Nighthawks, 18 Washburn Road, North Stratford, NH 03590, www.stratfordnighthawks.com Swift Diamond Riders, PO Box 331, Colebrook, NH 03576, www.swiftdiamondriders.com Twin Mountain Snowmobile Club, PO Box 179, Twin Mountain, NH 03595, www.twinmtnsnowmobile.org Umbagog Snowmobile Association, 26 Allison Street, Concord, NH 03301, www.umbagogsnowmobile.com Waumbek Methna Snowmobile Club, PO Box 115, Jefferson, NH 03583, www.waumbekmethna.com White Mountain Ridge Runners, PO Box 425, Berlin, NH 03570-0425, www.whitemtridgerunners.com Whitefield Sno Kings, PO Box 64, Whitefield, NH 03598, www.snokings.com
GRAFTON COUNTY Alexandria Ledge Climbers, 80 Patten Road, Alexandria, NH 03222, www.AlexandriaLedgeClimbers.org Asquamchumaukee Valley Snowmobile Club, PO Box 284, Warren, NH 03279, asquamchmaukevalleysnowmobileclub.org Baker River Valley Snowmobile Club, PO Box 122, Wentworth, NH 03282, www.mybrvsc.org Bridgewater Mountain Snowmobile Club, PO Box 368, New Hampton 03256, www.bridgewatermtnsmc.org Bruhawachet Sno-Trackers, Inc., PO Box 441, Rumney, NH 03266, www.bruhawachet.com Central N. H. Snowmobile Club, PO Box 1315, Campton, NH 03223-1315, www.cnhsc.com Connecticut Valley Snowmobile Club, 39 Slate Ridge Drive, Haverhill, NH 03765 www.ctvalleysnowmobileclub.com Hardy Country Snowmobile Club, PO Box 43, Hebron, NH 03241, www.hardycountrysnowmobileclub.net Lisbon Stump Jumpers, PO Box 142, Lisbon, NH 03585, www.lisbonstumpjumpers.org Littleton Off Road Riders, PO Box 281, Littleton, NH 03561, www.littletonsnowmobileclub.com Lyme Pinnacle Snowmobile Club, PO Box 121, Lyme, NH 03768 Mascoma Valley Snow Travelers, PO Box 307, Springfield, NH 03284, www.mascomavalleysnowtravelers.com Monroe Bumper Humpers, 363 Coppermine Road, Monroe, NH 03771, Email:dmitton@roadrunner.com Mount Agassiz Trail Association, PO Box 632, Bethlehem, NH 03574 Mt. Cardigan Snowmobile Club, PO Box 203, Canaan, NH 03741, www.mtcardigansnowmobile.com Pemigewasset Valley Snowmobile Club, PO Box 391, Bristol, NH 03222, www.pemivalleysc.org Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club, 2532 Buffalo Road, Rumney, NH 03266, http://snowdrifters.info/ Squam Trail Busters, PO Box 555, Holderness, NH 03245, www.squamtrailbusters.org Twin StateTrail Busters, PO Box 858, Lebanon, NH 03766, Email: twinstatetrailbusters@yahoo.com White Mountain Snowmobile Club, PO Box 721, Lincoln, NH 03251, www.whitemtsnowmobileclub.org
Crotched Mt. Ridge Runners, 649 Forest Road, Greenfield, NH 03047, email: atherton.tammy@gmail.com Hudson Sno-Men, 41 Chase Road, Londonderry, NH 03053, http://www.hudsonsnomen.org/ Night Riders, Inc., PO Box 759, Hillsboro, NH 03244, www.nightridersnh.com Uncanoonuc Mountaineers, PO Box 486, Goffstown, NH 03045, www.uncanoonucmountaineers.org Weare Winter Wanderers, PO Box 513, Weare, NH 03281, www.wearewinterwandererssc.org Wilton/Lyndeborough Winter Wanderers, PO Box 455, Wilton, NH 03086, www.wlww.org
MERRIMACK COUNTY Merrimack County Website: www.merrimackcounty.snowclubs.com Andover Snowmobile Club, PO Box 332, Andover, NH 03216-0332 Email: info@andoversnowmobileclub.com, www.andoversnowmobileclub.com Bee Hole Beavers, 61 Piper Hill Road, Loudon, NH 03307, www.beeholebeavers.org Bow Pioneer Snowmobile Club, PO Box 1772 Concord, NH 03302, www.bowpioneers.org Contoocook Sno-Mads, PO Box 682, Contoocook, NH 03229, www.facebook.com/SnoMads Deerhead '400 Snowmobile Club, 54 Island Road, Candia, NH 03034 Fort Mountain Trailwinders Snowmobile Club, PO Box 61, Epsom, NH 03234fortmountaintrailwinders.snowclubs.com Henniker Trail Travelers, PO Box 168, Henniker, NH 03242, www.hennikertrailtravelers.com Kearsarge Mountaineers Snowmobile Club, PO Box 48 North Sutton, NH 03260, www.kearsargemountaineers.com Kearsarge Trail Snails, PO Box 97, Warner, NH 03278, 4kts.info@gmail.com, www.kearsargetrailsnails.com Lakes Region Snowmobile Club, PO Box 480, Franklin, NH 03235, www.lakesregionsnowmobileclub.com Lake Sunapee Snowmobile Club, Inc., PO Box 391, Newbury, NH 03255, www.lsscinc.org NH Sno-Shakers Snowmobile Club, c/o 7133 Oak Hill Road, Loudon, NH 03307, www.snoshakers.com New Hampshire Trail Dawgs, PO Box 45, Suncook, NH 03275, www.NHTraildawgs.com Suncook Valley Sno-Riders, PO Box 301, Center Barnstead, NH 03225, www.suncookvalleysnoriders.com Sutton Ridgerunners, PO Box 453, North Sutton, NH 03260, www.suttonridgerunners.com T-N Arch Trail Travelers, Inc., 136 Bean Hill Road, Northfield, NH 03276, www.tnarchtrailtravelers.org Town Line Trail Dusters, Inc., PO Box 3031, Boscawen, NH 03303, www.traildusters.snowclubs.com
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY Derry Pathfinders, PO Box 692, Derry, NH 03038, www.derrypathfinders.org Exeter Snow Hounds, 75 Beech Hill Road, Exeter, NH 03833, www.exetersnowhounds.org Great Bay Sno-Rollers, 34 Wiswall Road, Durham, NH 03824, www.greatbaysnorollers.com Newfields Sno-Raiders, Inc., PO Box 89, Newfields, NH 03856, www.newfieldssnoraiders.org Northwood Crank Pullers, 47 Meadow Lane, Northwood, NH 03261, www.northwoodcrankpullers.com S-Ki-Mo, 92 North Main Street, Salem, NH 03079 Southern New Hampshire Snow Slickers, 26B Raymond Road, Deerfield, NH 03037, www.snowmobile-nh.com Southern New Hampshire Trailblazers, PO Box 263, Kingston, NH 03848, www.snhtrailblazers.com
STRAFFORD COUNTY Barrington Snow Goers, PO Box 146, Barrington, NH 03825, www.snowgoers.org Evergreen Valley Snowmobile Club, PO Box 1255, Milton, NH 03851, www.evergreenvalley.org Lee Sno-Travelers, c/o Scott Mills, 79 Lee Hook Road, Lee, NH, 03861 Powder Mill Snowmobile Club, PO Box 324, New Durham, NH 03855, www.powdermillsnowmobileclub.org Strafford Swampstompers, PO Box 301, Strafford, NH 03884, www.straffordswampstompers.org
SULLIVAN COUNTY Blow-Me-Down Snow Riders, PO Box 221, Cornish Flat, NH 03746, www.blowmedownsnowriders.com Blue Mountain Snow Dusters, ORC, PO Box 428, Grantham, NH 03753, www.snowdusters.org Crescent Lake Regional Sno-Riders, PO Box 992, Claremont, NH 03743, www.clrsr.com Hidden Valley Sno-Riders, PO Box 417, Marlow, NH 03456, www.hiddenvalleysnoriders.org Old 4 Rod, Gun & Snowmobile Club, PO Box 679, Charlestown, NH 03603, www.old4rgsmclub.org Shugah Valley Snow Riders, Inc., PO Box 944, Claremont, NH 03743, www.svsrclub.org Tri-Town Trailblazers, PO Box 205, Alstead, NH 03602, www.tritowntrailblazers.com Twin Ridge Mountaineers, PO Box 262, Goshen, NH 03752, twinridgemtneers.org Washington Snow Riders, PO Box 401, Washington, NH 03280, www.washingtonsnowriders.org
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Ashuelot Valley Blazers Snowmobile Club, 40 Old Spofford Road, Winchester, NH 03470 Chesterfield Snowmobilers, PO Box 24, Chesterfield, NH 03443 Hooper Hill Hoppers, PO Box 142, Walpole, NH 03608, www.hooperhillhoppers.com Keene Sno-Riders, PO Box 1511, Keene, NH 03431, www.keenesnoriders.com Little Monadnock Family Trails, 110 Fish Hatchery Road, Richmond, NH 03470, www.LMFTNH.com Monadnock Sno Moles, Inc., PO Box 265, Rindge, NH 03461-0376, www.snomoles.org Monadnock Trail Breakers, PO Box 338, Dublin, NH 03444, www.monadnocktrailbreakers.com Pisgah Mt. Trailriders, PO Box 546, Hinsdale, NH 03451, www.pmtr.org Ridge Skippers, 311 Apple Hill Road, Nelson, NH 03457, www.ridgeskippers.com Stoddard Rock Hoppers, PO Box 900, Stoddard, NH 03464, www.stoddardrockhoppers.com Westmoreland Sno-Belters, PO Box 8, Westmoreland, NH 0346, www.westmorelandsnobelters.com Winchester Trail Riders, PO Box 225, Winchester, NH 03470, www.winchestertrailriders.org
Brookline Ice Breakers, PO Box 198, Brookline, NH 03033, www.brooklineicebreakers.com
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Colebrook Country Club 15 Abenaki Lane Colebrook, NH 03576 603-237-5566 www.colebrookcountryclub.com Diamond Peaks Motel and Country Store 1216 Route 26 Colebrook, NH 03576 603-237-5104
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Errol Motel LLC 132 Main Street Errol NH 03579 603-482-3256 www.errol-motel.com Paradise Point Cottages Route 26 Erroll, NH 03579 603-482-3834 www.paradisepointcottages.com Ramblewood Cabins & Campground 59 Ramblewood Rd. Pittsburg, NH 03592 603- 538-6948 www.ramblewoodcabins.com Snowfield Cabins 25 Kingfield Road Pittsburg, NH 03592 603-538-7008 wwwsnowfieldcabins.tripod.com SPA Restaurant & Outback Pub 869 Washington Street West Stewartstown, NH 03597 603-246-3039 www.spa-outback.com
Gilmanton Winery 528 Meadow Pond Road Gilmanton, NH 03237 603-267-8251 www.gilmantonwinery.com Granite State Assurance, Allstate Agency 40 East Main Street Tilton, NH 03276 603-729-1150 chesley.gaudet@allstate.com HK Powersports - Laconia 1197 Union Avenue Laconia, NH 03246 603-524-0100 www.hkpowersports.com Meredith Woods Four Season Camping Area 26 Campground Road Meredith, NH 03253 603-279-5449 www.meredithwoods.com
The Windrifter Resort 337 South Main Street Wolfeboro, NH 03894 603-569-1323 www.windrifterresort.com
MERRIMACK VALLEY REGION Allstate - The Wicks Insurance Group, Inc. 447 Second Street Manchester, NH 03102 603-668-7228 http://agents.allstate.com/kurt-wicksmanchester-nh.html Bickford's Sports Center 1664 Dover Rd Epsom, NH 03234 603-736-9050 www.bickfordssportcenter.com Freedom Cycle 110 Manchester Street Concord, NH 03301 603-225-2779 www.freedomcyclenh.com HK Powersports - Hooksett 1354 Hooksett Rd. Hooksett, NH 03106 603-668-4343 www.hkpowersports.com Jordan Equipment Co. 744 Clough Mill Road Pembroke, NH 03275 603-228-3564
Outdoor Performance LLC PO Box 663 / 508 Mayhew Turnpike Bristol, NH 03222 603-744-9875 www.nhoutdoor.com
Nault's Powersports 420 Second Street Manchester, NH 03102 603-669-7220 www.naultspowersports.com
Patrick's Pub 18 Weirs Rd. Gilford, NH 03249 603-293-0841 www.patrickspub.com
Nault's Windham 60 Range Road Windham, NH 03087 603-898-4466 www.naultswindham.com
Proline Products LLC 34 Industrial Way Milton, NH 03851 603-652-7337 www.nhtrailers.com
Prinoth, LLC 264 NH Route 106 Gilmanton, NH 03237 603-267-7840 www.prinoth.com
MONADNOCK REGION Garys Power Equipment 60 Forest Lake Rd. Winchester, NH 03470 603- 239-4953 Pinnacleview Equipment Inc 19 Pinnacle Lane Walpole, NH 03608 603-756-4808 www.pinnacleviewequipment.com Troy Arctic Cat & Ski Doo 136 North Main Street Troy, NH 03465 603-242-7839 www.troyarcticcat.com
SEACOAST REGION daSilva Motorsports LLC 710 Route 111 Hampstead, NH 03826 603- 329-7810 www.dasilvamotorsports.com Raymond James/White Mountain Wealth Management 29 Maplewood Avenue, Suite 2 Portsmouth, NH 03801 800-221-5701 www.whitemountainwealth.com
WHITE MOUNTAIN REGION Carroll Motel & Cottages 73 Route 3 Twin Mountain, NH 03595 603-846-5553 www.carrollmotelandcottages.com
Garneau's Garage 101 Route 302 West / PO Box 66 Twin Mountain, NH 03595 603-846-5790 www.garneausgarage.com Josselyn's Getaway Cabins 306 North Road Jefferson, NH 03583 603-586-7058 www.josselyns.com Omni Mount Washington Resort/ Bretton Woods Ski Area 310 Mt. Washington Hotel Road Bretton Woods, NH 03575 603-278-3301 www.brettonwoods.com Pine Valley Cabins 3466 US Route 3 Thornton, NH 03285 603-960-9276 www.pinevalleycabins.com Town & Country 2928 East Conway Road East Conway, NH 03813 603-939-2698 www.townandcountry.com Town & Country Motor Inn 20 State Route 2 Gorham, NH 03581 603-466-3315 www.townandcountryinn.com
MASSACHUSETTS Billerica Motorsports & Marine 6 Riveredge Road Billerica, MA 01862 978-667-1518 www.billericamotorsports.com Philbrick Motor Sports 496 Groton Road, #10 Westford, MA 01886 978-799-8001 www.philbrickmotorsports.com
VERMONT Absolute PowerSports VT 70 Industrial Park Wells River, VT 05081 802-429-2500 www.absolutepowersportsvt.com
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Classified Ads The “Sno-Traveler” and/or the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association cannot and will not be responsible for the authenticity or actuality of the below listed advertisements.
EQUIPMENT The Hardy Country Club is parting with its Alpine: It groomed for years before being donated to the fire rescue. We now offer it for continued service. Always stored indoors. It comes with a rescue sled with EMT seat. This would be a great dual track groomer for the smaller club. $1500 or BO. Call Chuck at (603) 966-8098. Pictures available.
RENTALS Snowmobile out the door into the beautiful scenic trails of Central NH in the Baker River Area: Located in the elevation of Dorchester with the snow at 1620'. Check it out on www. homeaway.com listing #4086570 or call Bruce at 603-234-8800.
FOR SALE Trailer/cabin in Spruce Cone Campground Pittsburg, NH: on Lake Francis. Access to Snowmobile and ATV trails. $5,000. Call 860-582-3415.
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MEANS...
2011 Skidoo GT SE 1200-E w/1,280 miles mint cond. Options: composite saddle bags, 4 pos adj handelbar, high windshield w/mounted mirrors, adj ride
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during snowmobiling.
control, heated rear grips. 2004 Yacht Club clam shell x-long trailer. As a package only, $8500. (603)726-2071.
SNOWMOBILES
Become familiar with the snowmobile you ride.
2011 Ski-Doo Grand Touring 1200 4-tec SE. Options: Saddlebags, 4-position ADJ Handlebar, High Windshield w/ Mounted Mirrors,ADJ Ride Control. Mint Condition w/1,219 miles. $7,500. (603) 726-2071. 2007 Arctic Cat Jaguar twin cyl 4-stroke: valve clearance just done, oil, filter, new ice ripper track, upgraded I.F.P. shocks, tall windshield, mirrors, Simmons Skis, New Runners, New Battery, and Belt.
To place a classified ad: Email Monica Pettengill Jerkins at execdir@nhsa.com or fax her at 603-273-0218.
$3500. Email: j.fodaski@comcast.net. Will
Operate at safe and reasonable speeds. Stay on trails and areas where snowmobiling is permitted. Avoid travel on unfamiliar frozen bodies of water.
send pics upon request.
Cost:
Snowmobile for Sale: Arctic Cat –
• Free listing for NHSA Members. (You must be a Member to place a classified ad.)
Use extra caution at night.
• $135.00 charge for each business classified ad
Keep your snowmobile properly maintained.
2004 T660-Turbo. 10,500 miles. Serviced every year. $2,000. Call Bruce. (603) 660-0894.
2012 Proline V Nose Trailer: Tandem axle, no brakes, Translucent roof. 6”additional roof height, spare, glides, and mats, transition flap front and rear. Never Towed, used for sled storage .Will send pics upon request. $5395. Email: j.fodaski@comcast.net.
Arctic Cat – 2014 XF 7000 LTD Sno
SNOWMOBILE AND TRAILER PACKAGES
Excellent Condition! Call Bob at (603)
2010 Arctic Cat Z1 LXR 4-stroke, 1100 cc, Non-Turbo, 1149.4 miles, Mint condition. Trailer: 2010 Blizzard single sled enclosed trailer. Ramp and side door. Spare tire included. Package price, $6000 or best offer. Contact by phone, email, or text. Location: Athol, Mass. Blab180@ verizon.net (603)762-1102.
WANTED
Pro: 1049CC 4 Cycle Engine, Electric Start with Reverse, Heated Seat and Hand Grips, Extra Storage Bags, 137" Studded Track, Ice Scratcher, CSS Safety Trail Lights, 2,718 Miles, GREAT GAS MILEAGE, 557-5647. $8,495 OBO
Wanted Snowmobiler: Retired or semiretired person to ride with me and others on extended 4-10 saddle bag trip in Quebec Canada. Please call Phil Boni anytime at (603) 490-0177.
Deadline: We must have your copy by the 1st of the month preceding the issue in which you want to advertise. All ads will run for 2 issues. Please notify the NHSA office if your object has been sold.
Become familiar with the terrain you will travel on. Listen to the weather forecast before you leave. Always wear a helmet and proper clothing. Never ride alone.
GET NOTICED! ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS
IN SNO-TRAVELER!
Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return. Carry emergency supplies. Learn survival skills.
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Errol, NH: Furnished two bedroom on snowmobile trail, satellite TV, sleeps 6-8 ppl. Rates start at $60 nightly, $300 weekly. Monthly and seasonal rates also available. Call 603-482-0921
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NHSA Calendar of Events Date
Event
Location
Information
February 27
Hillsborough County Meeting - 7 p.m. Hosted by Crotched Mountain Ridge Runner
Stephenson Memorial Library 761 Forest Road, Greenfield, NH 03047
Questions? Contact Hillsborough County Director Sheila Beaulieu at csbeaulieu@myfairpoint.net
February 27
Rockingham County Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Snowslickers Club House
Direct any questions to Robert Kennedy, Rockingham County Director Email: kennedyr1@comcast.net
February 27
Pittsburg High School Class of 2017 Poker Run
Registration: Young's Store - 9 a.m. to noon
Must return to the Pittsburg Ridge Runers Club House by 3 p.m.
February 27
Pittsburg Ridge Runners Annual Steakfeed & Snowmobile Raffle Drawing
PRR Club House - 17 Dickson Lane, Pittsburg
(603) 538-1142 or www.pittsburgridgerunners.org
FEBRUARY 2017
MARCH 2017
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March 1
Club News Articles are due for the Spring issue of the Sno-Traveler
Information: (603) 273-0220 or email: execdir@nhsa.com
March 3-4
25th Annual Swift Diamond Riders Snowmobile Club’s NH SnoDeo
New location behind the Swift Diamond Riders’ warming hut.
NHSnoDeo.com
March 3
Braaps & Brews Presented by White Mountain Distributors & hosted by Log Haven
At Log Haven
1st ever beer tasting event to benefit the Swift Diamond Riders Snowmobile Club’s NH SnoDeo NHSnoDeo.com
March 4
Ossipee Valley Snowmobile Club Meeting - 5 p.m.
Canoe King of New England, Route 16, Tamworth
http://ovsc.net/
March 10
Pittsburg Ridge Runners Club Meeting & Pot Luck 6:30 p.m.
PRR Club House - 17 Dickson Lane, Pittsburg
(603) 538-1142
March 11
Sno-Shakers 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off
At the Clubhouse
We are very excited to add this event to our season schedule. Bring on your best chili recipe or just come to vote on your favorite. $5 for voters and $5 for chili entries. This event is open to the public.
March 14
Blow-Me-Down Snowriders Club Meeting - 7 p.m.
169 Route 120, Plainfield, NH
Gladys Berry (603) 543-1118
March 14
Nor’Easters Snowmobile Club Monthly Club Meeting
Lawrence Barn, Hollis
www.noreasters.org
March 21
NHSA Board of Directors Meeting - 7 p.m
NHSA Office, 614 Laconia Road, Tilton
Information: (603) 273-0220 or email: NHSAOffice@nhsa.com
March 22
Grafton County Meeting - 7 p.m.
Baker River Valley Club House 197 N. Dorchester Road, Wentworth, NH 03282
Direct any questions to Evelyn Ferrell, Grafton County Director Email: Phone: (603) 786-2770
March 27
Hillsborough County Meeting - 7 p.m. Hosted by Brookline Icebreakers
Big Bear Lodge Route 13, Brookline, NH 03032
Questions? Contact Hillsborough County Director Sheila Beaulieu at csbeaulieu@myfairpoint.net
March 27
Rockingham County Meeting - 7:30 p.m.
Lake Shore Farms
Direct any questions to Robert Kennedy, Rockingham County Director Email: kennedyr1@comcast.net
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Advertiser’s Index To get more information on the products advertised, call the phone number listed below or for fast easy access to online information about Sno-Traveler’s advertisers, point your Web browser to the corresponding advertiser’s Website and/or e-mail addresses listed below. Bean Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 603-630-2019 Sherry.osgood@beangroup.com
Josselyn's Getaway Log Cabin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 800-586-4507 www.josselyns.com
Brookfield Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Brookfieldrenewable.com/publicsafety
Kurt Wicks Allstate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 216-455-5809
Cannon Bomb Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Facebook.com/snowsneakpeek
Northern Outdoors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 888-770-SLED www.northernoutdoors.com
Chris Valley Liberty Mutual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 800-437-1180 www.libertmutual.com/nhsa
Proline Products, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 603-652-7337 www.nhtrailers.com
Claxton Power Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 978-961-0457
Swift Diamond Riders/Snodeo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 www.nhsnodeo.com
Coleman Estates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 www.nhstateparks.org
The Trailer Outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 888-350-6500 www.traileroutlet.net
Diamond Peaks Motel & Country Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 603-237-5104
White Mountain Wealth Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 800-221-5701 www.raymondjames.com/whitemountainwealth
Irwin Marine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 603-875-8848 IrwinMarine.com
Yamaha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 800-88-YAMAHA www.yamaha-snowmobiles.com
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