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This Issue…

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION NEWS

GRASS DRAGS PREVIEW Lodging, schedule, and more! Photo by John Letson

Departments A Message from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Treasurer's Monthly Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Features

Annual Meeting Wrap-Up

Easter Seals Ride-In Information

Raymond S. Burton Memorial Trail Project Award Announcement

See the award winners and new board of directors.

NHSA Sno-Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Trail Tales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ed Klim Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Fish and Game Sno-Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Camp Sno-Mo Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Club News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Making the Tracks We Follow Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 NHSA Affiliated Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Dealer/Contributor Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Classified Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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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

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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 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 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 BELKNAP ASSISTANT Nelly Roache 23 Fellows Hill Road Northfield, NH 03220 365-9666 nelly@roache.org 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 kebergeron@myfairpoint.net CHESHIRE ASSISTANT Dean Beaman 15 Upper Snow Road Winchester, NH 03470 239-6853 20trucker@gmail.com

COOS ASSISTANT ~Vacant~ 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 ~Vacant~ MERRIMACK DIRECTOR David Murray 111 River Rd. Penacook, NH 03303 568-6030 davidmurray12345@hotmail.com MERRIMACK ASSISTANT ~Vacant~

COOS DIRECTOR Cheryl Spillane 521 Mt. Misery Road Littleton, NH 03561 444-9835 CbSpillane@aol.com

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.

ROCKINGHAM DIRECTOR Robert Kennedy 4 North Road Fremont, NH 03044 Cell: 234-0043 kennedyr1@comcast.net ROCKINGHAM ASSISTANT Donald McMurchy 85 Garland Road Nottingham, NH 03290 608-5976 dirtdummy@comcast.net 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 Miles Cook 23 Farmington Road Rochester, NH 03857 335-5700 mcook@metrocast.net

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A Message From the President

BETH HORVATH-PALMER

NHSA President

which provides an opportunity for club Presidents to gather with NHSA Board of Directors, NH Bureau of Trails, NH Fish & Game, Easter Seals and other guests to discuss current topics within the Association and in the sport of snowmobiling as a whole. And, as if the Association hasn’t been busy enough with all of those activities, Race Into Winter – Grass Drags & Water Cross is right around the corner — so be sure to encourage your club members to enroll to participate in the club fundraising program at this exciting event. Then, at the conclusion of the Grass Drags, we will almost literally “race into winter” together. This year plans to be filled with new adventures, new goals, new surprises, and many accomplishments. Public relations is a forefront project that will present members with updated information through many resources such as Facebook, the NHSA website, and emails, along with the more traditional snail mail. I would like to encourage all

TREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT Dated: August 2016

Total Income: Total Expenses: Net Income/Loss

$27,977.43 $48,678.85 - $20,701.42

Respectfully Submitted, Dan Weed, Treasurer The above figures are based on an accrual bookkeeping system. These figures show an overview only.

of you to get involved at any level that you are able. There is something out there for each and every one of you to do that will benefit the sport of snowmobiling. Reach out to your local clubs, the NHSA office, and NHSA County Directors to provide input, feedback, suggestions, and positive comradery as we embark on this new season. We are all volunteers balancing our life

responsibilities around a 24-hour day. We need to collaborate our efforts to continue to work toward the common good for the sport of snowmobiling. My number one rule that will forever be enforced is BE KIND. So get involved, remember to BE KIND to one another and we will accomplish lots of rewarding goals in the year to come! ❄

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Dear NHSA members and friends: As the dry, hot summer weather begins to depart, the cool fall winds blow in and avid snowmobilers begin to tinker on their sleds and equipment in preparation for the next season…WINTER! I am by no means a meteorologist, but I would like to take a gander that Mother Nature is stock piling the moisture for winter. She will be ready to release that moisture once the temperatures fall low enough to ensure the transformation of

the liquid into white, fluffy flakes of winter gold — SNOW! And all snowmobilers will live happily ever after. Now that my prediction has gotten your attention, I would like to say welcome to the 2016-2017 snowmobile season! Since the transition of Monica Jerkins into the seat of Executive Director, and the welcome of the new Executive Board members, along with a warm welcome to the addition of a few new Directors and Assistant Directors, and the continuation of devoted Board members and experienced Phyllis MacDonald at the front desk of the office, the Association as a whole has been busy in preparation for the new season. The online membership program is available and ready to receive memberships. The office hosted an Open House on September 7, and people visited to meet the team that helps make the Association successful. By the time you’re reading this season’s first issue of the SnoTraveler, the 2016 Presidents meeting will have taken place,

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by Monica Pettengill Jerkins, Executive Director

Dear Friends of NHSA: I

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t was a hot — really hot — day in midAugust when I noted the first signs of autumn on my drive in to the NHSA office one morning. As my air conditioner kept me a comfortable 68 degrees, I noticed the first leaves changing colors on the trees. I couldn’t help but smile in that moment because it reminded me of my favorite thing, aside from the people, about living in New England — the changing seasons. Change is generally a good thing — it keeps life interesting, offers opportunities for new adventure, and spurs creativity. Change can be challenging, but, when approached with a positive attitude, the rewards change brings with it tend to be worth any of the struggles. And so, as we bid adieu to the warm, hazy days of summer to cool nights, pumpkin spice everything, and sweaters, many, many changes are afoot — and not just with the weather. This summer, the snowmobiling family said goodbye to former NHSA Executive Director Gail Hanson as she embarked on a new phase of her life. Gail was with the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association for 14 years and retired from her position at the end of June. Gail certainly made her mark, and I’m reminded daily of the shoes I have to fill in her absence. There are few people in the snowmobiling industry in the northeast, and possibly the country, who are not familiar with her name and outstanding reputation as being a proponent for the sport. I’m happy to report that Gail continues working in snowmobiling through her local club and will always be a dear friend of the Association. Enjoy your retirement, Gail! And of course, with Gail’s departure, here I am — the new Executive Director of the NHSA. Most of you have probably never heard my name and know very little about me, and I hope to change all of that in the upcoming season. There is much I have to learn and many people I have to meet as I face all of the normal challenges that come with the job, like weather conditions, growing and promoting the sport we all love, improving landowner relations that we rely on so heavily for our wonderful and vast network of trails, supporting the Clubs in the state, and just managing the day-today operations of the Association — among multiple other goals and tasks. But with

your help, support, patience, and kindness, I am so looking forward to this change. I know it will be a challenge, but I also know it will bring with it rewards — rewards for me, rewards for you, and rewards for the sport of snowmobiling in the state of New Hampshire. Please feel free to stop by the office, or to give me a call, or to write me an email at any time. Nothing thrills me more than sharing ideas and using our passion for the sport to create a positive energy that can only serve to make great things happen. You also have an entirely new Executive Board of Directors and a few new directors or assistants on the NHSA Board. This year will be a learning one for all involved, but everyone I’ve had the privilege of working with thus far is eager to do their part in making snowmobiling in New Hampshire an unparalleled experience. Thank you for your support and encouragement as we move forward with all of the changes taking place at NHSA. Now, let’s talk about a few other changes. You might notice some subtle differences in this issue of the Sno-Traveler. I’m excited to announce that in the upcoming months, you will begin to see more and more changes in this publication. These changes should help to improve your reading experience while providing the advertisers who support our industry with a top-notch publication in which they can communicate with the demographic they serve. The changes should work towards the goal of making the Sno-Traveler a publication that promotes the sport of snowmobiling in our state, as well as keeping members informed of Association news, while at the same time, bringing it to the point where the magazine is able to support itself financially. I welcome your feedback. This morning, I walked outside and noticed the air smelled like fall — another telling sign that seasons are changing. Clubs are ramping up their trail work and could sure use your help. Last year was a discouraging winter, but that doesn’t mean there’s less work to do than usual. We must think positive. We must think SNOW! And above all, we must work together. Respectfully, Monica Pettengill Jerkins

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ATTENTION SNOWMOBILERS!

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You can now join participating NH snowmobile clubs online from your smart phone, tablet or computer with an Internet connection. You can still join your favorite clubs by mail, club websites, in person or at registration agents as you have in the past. Now joining online will be an added convenience for you to join. Simply go to www.nhsamembership.com to join your favorite clubs online before you arrive at the registration agent by using one of the following ways: 1. Join from your home computer and print a registration voucher to present to the agent as proof of membership. 2. Join from your smart phone or tablet before you arrive or on your way to the registration agent. You can save a copy of the Registration voucher on your phone to present to the agent as proof of membership or simply log back in to your account and present your phone with the voucher showing as proof of membership. You are able to join and make donations to as many clubs as you wish online in a simple process. Once you have created an account, you can access your account at any time to print or show your registration voucher as proof. This is just in case you have forgotten or lost your registration voucher.

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2016 Trailmasters Meeting Agenda (Tentative)

by Chris Gamache, NH Bureau of Trails

CHRIS GAMACHE

NH BUREAU OF TRAILS

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I want to say a heartfelt thank you to Dave Goulet, from Groveton. Dave has been the Coos County Grant In Aid Advisor for longer than I have worked for the Bureau (15 years). Dave emailed me last week to let me know that he will be stepping down from this role. Dave has been an avid proponent for snowmobiling in New Hampshire, and the North Country. He has fought for funding for trail projects and though his heart in north of notches he has always worked for the great good of the sport. Dave, we wish you and Rhonda the best for the future and will truly miss

New Tunnel at Route 26 For you northern riders who love the area of Dixville Peak and the Balsams, you will find a new addition for this winter. NHDOT, in cooperation with the Bureau, has installed a 14’x 24’ box culvert under Route 26 on Primary Trail 134. The old culvert was a 6’ round culvert that modern sleds had a tough time getting through, and more riders were starting to follow the groomer over Route 26. This new culvert will allow all sleds, and groomers, to pass, uninterrupted, under the highway. ❄

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Trail Signing Guidelines – Falcon Room Trail Signing Guidelines are changing and clubs need to keep up to date

10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Coffee Break 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (breakout sessions) Grant-In-Aid – Bald Eagle Room How to correctly fill out paperwork and submit grants NHSA 101 – Moose Room Everything your club needs to know to stay updated with the NHSA Office TA Tips & Tricks/ or DES Regulations/ or BMP guidelines– Falcon Room Information to help club TA’s with landowner contacts, permissions and other items

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winter that wasn’t, a summer that has broken records for warmth, and not a lot of rain. Overall, 2016 was not the season of the snowmobiler. But, 2017 will be. “The Old Farmer’s Almanac” said last winter would be fairly typical for the area. Well, it is said that they are accurate about 80 percent of the time. Last year was a 20 percent year. Anyway, the forecast for this winter is better than last year’s reality. The concern for clubs and riders is that after last season, which provided for the lowest snowmobile registrations in over two decades, most riders won’t want to actually register their sleds until there is sufficient snow on the ground to ride. That is a common mistake and a very costly one for the trail system. Regardless of the weather, there are bridges to maintain, groomers to have fueled and ready to go (not to mention the regular maintenance on those not-soinexpensive rigs), and other trail work so that trails are ready when the snow does come (because we always get some). When you look at the overall cost to register, it really costs you almost nothing for what you get: less than $100 for access to over 7,000 miles of some of the best riding on the continent. Less than $100 for the ability to get out with family and friends for an activity you love. Too expensive! Seriously?!?! When I play golf (not regularly), I pay $80 to swear for four hours. It costs $90 to spend 90 minutes on a zip line. Be a snowmobiler — join a club and support the folks doing the work and get your sled registered. My family’s sleds are already registered.

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Snowmobile Community Looks Forward to a Great Winter Season by Ed Klim, International Snowmobile Manufactures Association

ED KLIM

INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

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Haslett, MI, September 8, 2016: The snowmobile manufacturers are looking forward to a strong sales year and great snowmobiling. New products at spring shows had a warm acceptance and advanced showings and open houses are touting excellent crowd interest and deposits on new sleds. This winter promises abundant reasonably priced fuel matched with a snowy winter, supported by a La Niña forecast for the snow belt across North America.

According to weather forecasters, we can expect higher than normal snowfalls and “real winter” temperatures. This past year, the snowmobile industry worked through an El Nino winter, which brought warmer/ moderate winter climate, and low snowfall. Yet, the manufacturers realized a 10 percent gain in sales over the last five years. The forecast for the upcoming winter season calls for copious amounts of snowfall, according to the experts. The winter forecast is welcome news for snowmobilers who are already preparing the trails, riding areas, and their snowmobiles. Work has begun on trails and riding areas across North America – which are always being improved with new signs, new bridges (if needed) and care and maintenance to the overall infrastructure. Go Snowmobiling/Take a Friend Snowmobiling campaigns are being planned and expanded

as more snowmobile clubs and associations are helping introduce new riders and others to the sport each year. Visit the www. gosnowmobiling.org website to see the Go Snowmobiling / Take a Friend guide. Recent surveys highlight that snowmobilers are active outdoor enthusiasts participating in many activities such as fishing, hunting, camping, boating, etc. Sales for 2015-2016 in the US totaled 56,006 new snowmobiles, while snowmobile sales in Canada showed 44,431 new snowmobiles sold. Sales in Europe were steady at 20,000 new snowmobiles sold. Based on new economic impact data, snowmobilers generated more than $34 billion dollars in economic activity and supported record collection of tax revenue to local, state, and federal government agencies. Club and Association participation is increasing and supporting the snowmobiling

infrastructure. Previously owned snowmobiles are increasing in market value. The supply of used snowmobiles continues to be relatively low, but yet available to the many new snowmobilers interested in entering the sport with a proven, well maintained product. The sale of parts, garments, and accessories has been very strong as well as the sales of snowmobile related gear, trailers, etc. Record sales of pick-up trucks in the US and Canada point to a positive future for snowmobiling, since most pick-up truck owners are outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy snowmobiling and outdoor winter recreation. Snowmobilers continue to purchase high-tech products for their use and enjoyment and are eagerly embracing new global positioning and communication equipment for their snowmobiles. Snowmobilers are very safety conscious and are improving

their preparedness for a safe snowmobiling winter. A growing numbers of snowmobilers participate in mountain riding. With this continued increase in mountain riding, there is special emphasis on avalanche safety equipment (such as beacons, shovels, etc.) and participation in avalanche safety awareness classes. Snowmobile dealerships are well positioned to take advantage of the growth potential this year, and with the strong La Niña forecast, many can expect early snowfall that will last through the winter. Snowmobilers are excited about the upcoming winter. You are invited to like us on Facebook at www.Facebook. com/GoSnowmobiling and tell your friends too! Share your enthusiasm and visit with us on our Go Snowmobiling website: www.gosnowmobiling.org. ❄

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2016 Annual Meeting Wrap-Up The Grappone Center, Concord, NH ❄

ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2016-2017 Beth Horvath-Palmer President

Bill Bolton Vice President

Dan Weed Treasurer

Tom Willand Secretary

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N E W H A M P S H I R E S N O W M O B I L E A S S O C I AT I O N A W A R D S Presidential Service Award Bill Bolton

Groomer of the Year Robert Lockwood Lisbon Stump Jumpers

“Fib” McBurney Roger Wright 2016 Special Recognition / Community Service Award Merrimack Sno Buds

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Snowmobiler of the Year Bob Smith Southern New Hampshire Snow Slickers

Catherine Dickson Lifetime Achievement Award Marcia Galloway Hooper Hill Hoppers

Club of the Year Scrub Oak Scramblers

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Snowmobiling Family of the Year Mark & Melissa Gardner Twin State Trail Busters

Chief’s Award Al Cooper Landowner of the Year Barbara Hamm Northwoods,NH

2016 Scholarship Recipients 1st place Delaney Stone Sutton Ridge Runners 2nd place Mary Fowler Strafford Swamp Stompers 3rd place Melissa McKinnon Pittsburg Ridge Runners

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NH Fish & Game Department

Southern New Hampshire Snow Slickers

Blow-Me-Down Snow Riders

NH Snowmobile Museum

Umbagog Snowmobile Association

Brookline Ice Breakers Colebrook Ski Bees

Nor'Easters Snowmobile Club

Uncanoonuc Mountaineers

Hooper Hill Hoppers

Ossipee Valley Snowmobile Club

Hudson Sno-Men

Pittsburg Ridge Runners

White Mountain Ridge Runners

Mountain Meadow Riders

Seven Lakes Snowmobile Club

Wolfeboro Snowmobile Club

NH Bureau of Trails

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Left to right, Past President Roger Wright presents to Marcia Galloway

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MAJOR JOHN WIMSATT

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know winter is just around the corner because I returned home from work on Labor Day to be greeted by the arrival of one of my sons from college. He had that cheesy grin on his face when I pulled up the driveway that I know all too well. My attention was immediately drawn to yet another used snowmobile in the back of his pick-up. The story was almost cliché amongst my children… “the deal was just too good to pass up…”, “I had driven past the sled out in front of someone’s yard many times and the price just kept dropping with each passing…” The better news is that he has a good summer job and it comes out of his pocket, not mine. We proceeded to unloaded the sled in the back yard next to three old riding lawn mowers, a 1960’s vintage Duramatic aluminum boat with 40 horse Chrysler outboard that appeared this summer, and an old collapsed bobhouse. Let’s hope “The Old Farmer’s Almanac” forecast has it right with promised cold temperatures and seasonable snow across the state. For the last several months, conservation officers have been extremely busy with the continued growth of the wheeled OHRV business. Without question, there has been a significant positive economic impact along with thousands of new and returning riders to Coos County and other parts of the state. Several organized events, expanding riding opportunities and hundreds of miles of open trails and road systems have created a large draw for riding enthusiasts. Many dedicated volunteers, clubs, NHOHVA, and state agencies, along with generous landowners are to thank for much of this new opportunity. In Fiscal Year 2016, over 30,000 wheeled OHRVs were registered. This growth has also brought increased and substantial challenges for law enforcement at

NHFG as well as state, local and county police enforcement. There are important connections between OHRV and snowmobile activities. First, many of the volunteers that do much of the work are both snowmobile and OHRV enthusiasts. Other common ground includes legislative overlap, business interaction, state and local government agency involvement, and most importantly, trail use and landowner overlap. As we move into future riding seasons, it will become increasingly important for both groups to communicate effectively in order to responsibly manage the resource, landowner base and sport. OHRV Volunteer Safety Instructors — Please remember to contact OHRV Program Assistant Dennis Etchells, Jr. at (603) 2713129 at least 30 days in advance to schedule Snowmobile/OHRV Safety Education classes so that he can make arrangements to collect course materials and packets. As a reminder, we offer the traditional free snowmobile/OHRV course at locations throughout the state as well as an online safety education course as an alternative option for a fee. For information on both course options go to ride.nh.gov. To all those who volunteer their time and talent to teaching others about safety education and respect for generous landowners, we wish to express our sincere thanks and gratitude. Without your support, quality OHRV and snowmobile safety education would not be possible. Stay tuned for more information about a future OHRV Instructor Appreciation Dinner and training event. If you have a snowmobile event to plan for this riding season, please remember to submit an event permit application to my office at least 30 days prior to the event. * Tr i - S t a t e Snowmobile Reciprocity Weekend dates will be January 27, 28, and 29, 2017. Be sure to make your plans early and book reservations now for this signature New Hampshire winter event. As the weather continues to cool, I wish you good luck over the hunting seasons. Don’t forget the NHSA Grass Drags in Fremont October 7-9. We are looking forward to a great and snowy winter. Ride Safe ❄

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Camp Sno-Mo Update by Robert Kelly, Camp Director

the 2017 season. We were excited to host three campers this summer from the neighboring Gilford School District. Nathaniel attended for six weeks. Devin attended for three weeks, and Ella attended one week. Each student attended with their school aides, who were a huge help. The three of them had an absolute blast and we look forward to welcoming them back next summer. This summer, our campers made great connections with new and returning staff from Ireland, Wales, South Africa, and England. Our new staff included for counselors from the UK, one from Wales, and three from Ireland. We welcomed back Catherine, (England—4th

year,) Sarah (South Africa—2nd year), Glyn (Wales—2nd year,) Mhairi (Scotland/UK—2nd year), Mike (VT/NH—5th year), our RN Rosemary (VT/NH—5th year), and my assistant Nicole (RI/NH—4th year). Thank you, everyone, for a tremendous summer. As we head into the fall, we are already busy planning for next summer at Camp Sno-Mo. We are eternally grateful to our friends at NHSA for helping to make so many camping dreams come true. ❄ Black

hat a summer at Camp Sno-Mo! From swimming and hiking to archery and high ropes, we did it all. Most importantly, we made new friends and new memories. This summer we proudly served more than 155 campers — this is the largest number of campers we’ve ever seen in a season. It was pretty cool! This summer was also a mix of tradition and new experiences. On the tradition end, our friends at the NH Fish & Game Department stocked our pond in July for a fun day of fishing by the shore for our campers. On the new experiences end, a camera crew was onsite to do some filming for the Animal Planet and a special they are working on about the NH Fish & Game Department. We’ll get you more details on the air date as we know more. The Weare Winter Wanderers held their 2nd Annual Poker Run for Camp Sno-Mo at the beginning of the summer, coinciding with NH Bike Week. They had a fantastic response from local vendors supporting the event. Steve Jones of the Scrub Oak Scramblers invited me to join him for a radio interview promoting their Annual Steak and Lobster Feed at the Danforth Bay Resort in Freedom NH. My staff and I attended the event and were proud to support this club and their outstanding fundraising efforts for our campers. One of my staff members was the winner of the 50/50 raffle and she kindly donated her winnings back to camp. She has requested that it be used toward a new shower chair that reclines for the campers for

NHSA EASTER SEALS RIDE-IN

FOR CAMP SNO-MO T-SHIRT CONTEST

The committee for the 2017 NHSA Ride-In for Camp Sno-Mo is looking for someone to design the year's t-shirt to be sold as a fundraiser at the event. This will be the 4th Anniversary of the Ride-In, so a contest seemed appropriate! T-SHIRT DESIGN GUIDELINES: • Solid t-shirt with two imprint colors • Must include "2017 NHSA Ride-In For Camp Sno-Mo 45th Anniversary" • The theme for this year's event is Mardi Gras • Design must be PDF format

Camp Sno-Mo Staff

SNO-MO SELFIES: New Executive Director Monica Pettengill Jerkins enjoyed her first Camp Sno-Mo Fishing Derby pond-side with Captain Charlie on Friday, July 22. Each year, NHSA joins with NH Fish & Game to help stock an on-site pond at Camp Sno-Mo and then staff and board members take the day off from their normal office duties to go fishing with the campers.

• Must be submitted by December 1st to the NHSA Office at nhsaoffice@nhsa.com Attention: Nelly Roache CASH PRIZE! Winner to be announced on or before January 2, 2017

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BELKNAP COUNTY DIRECTOR

Warren Piquette PO Box 39 Lochmere, NH 03252 524-1683 pax2@metrocast.net

BELKNAP COUNTY ASSISTANT

CARROLL COUNTY ASSISTANT

Don Foote

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Moultonboro Snowmobile Club PO Box 118 Moultonboro, NH 03254 www.moultonborosmc.org By John Harrington, President, MSC

Nelly Roache

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PO Box 130, Belmont, NH 03220 www.belmontbogiebusters.org By Jen Parker, Secretary Hello everyone! It’s been a slow summer so far. The Bogie Busters participated in the annual Belmont Old Home Day and received a lot of positive feedback from the community and landowners about club activities. We will be assessing trail work needs and scheduling work parties, so watch our website and Facebook page for info. If you are interested in helping with trail work, please contact Jeremyah or leave us a note on Facebook. Our next club meeting is September 18 at 8 a.m. at Shooter's Tavern in Belmont. We will be discussing the Race Into Winter, which is fast approaching. We are always looking for volunteers for this event. It's a great way to meet other snowmobilers and fundraise for the club. Let’s pray for snow and get those snowmobiles registered this winter.

CARROLL COUNTY DIRECTOR

George Kaye

139 Pine Hill Road Center Ossipee, NH 03814 986-9666 THE2KAYES@yahoo.com

We have been fortunate as a club to receive additional donations to trail maintenance from our members over the years — it is greatly appreciated! We assure you that we are prudent as a board in how we spend those dollars. We had some changes to the board this year with Walter Moore stepping down. Thank you, Walter, for your service to the club. Steve Janaitis has again been appointed as our Trail Administrator, so he will remain on as a voting board member. George and Cheryl Higgins will continue to work on membership. At the annual meeting, Bill Gassman was elected as a Director. Thanks for volunteering! He joins me along with Eric Erving, as

Mountain Meadow Riders Snowmobile Club PO Box 342 Conway, NH 03818 www.mmrsc.net Facebook.com/MMRSCNH By Clem Paquette, President We hope you all had an excellent spring and summer! We had a great summer here in the White Mountains, although it has been really dry. Let’s hope that the precipitation comes in the form of snow this winter to make up for the lack of it last season. We had a wonderful summer social with lots of food, including a pig roast, and lots of fun in spite of it being one of the few rainy days of the summer. Thank you to Ed Sarro for hosting the event, Roger Garland for supplying the pig, and the many others who helped to make it a great day. If you are looking for a way to enjoy the great outdoors during the year when there is no snow, the club decided to change things up this year, and so we are raffling a 2016 Can-Am Outlander. The Outlander is on display at Profile Powersports, so feel free to stop by and check it out. Raffle tickets may be purchased our website, www.mmrsc.net. The drawing will be held on February 11 at our annual Bonfire. If all of the tickets are sold sooner, the drawing will be held sooner. Only 500 tickets will be sold, so be sure to get your tickets soon because with such great odds at a chance to win, the tickets will sell out quickly. As we head into fall, trail maintenance will be on our agenda. There is always brush cutting and clearing to be done on our trails. Work parties will be organized throughout the fall and our Trail Master appreciates all who are willing to help with the work. The work parties usually last four to five hours and usually end with good eating. Please contact Colin at (603) 662-7790 if you would like to join the fun, food, and, well, hard work. To keep up-to-date on club news and events, please visit us at www. mmrsc.net or at Facebook.com/ MMRSCNH.

Ossipee Valley Snowmobile Club PO Box 261 West Ossipee, NH 03890 ovsc.net By Marie Kaye, Membership Chair In spite of last winter’s snow drought, members have been busy working on trail improvements in anticipation of an old-fashioned snowy winter. Several new

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bridges have been built in the Wonalancet area to allow for improved grooming. As fall approaches, plans are underway for brushing out trails. Stay tuned to our website, ovsc.net and our Facebook page for information on work parties. Members should have received applications in the mail for the coming season. Let’s be positive about a good winter, and get those applications in as soon as you can. As in the past, you can join by mail by sending in your paper application with a check, in person at our club headquarters on Route 16 in Tamworth, or on our website using PayPal. This year you can also join on NHSA’s on-line membership website. Our club information can be found under Carroll County clubs. No matter what method you use, your dues are essential to the future of our club and we appreciate your loyalty. We are reminding people that the Grass Drags are fast approaching. This is a great way to earn money for our club in exchange for a few hours of work. Each hour you work earns $10 for the club. You can work as many or as few hours as you wish, and you can also volunteer before or after the event for pre- and post-work that must be done. All of it counts! E-mail the club at email@ovsc.net for more information, or contact NHSA directly. As a reminder, club meetings are held at 5 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month at Canoe King on Route 16 in Tamworth (across from White Lake State Park). All club members are welcome. Our first meeting is scheduled for October 1. Hope to see you there!

Scrub Oak Scramblers PO Box 185 Madison, NH 03849 SOSSC.COM By Dave George Hope you had a great summer. Fall is in the air and hopes of a white winter are in our minds. This is the time of year that we get into full swing with club work. Trail work will gear up and help is always needed. Check in with our website and Facebook page for information. The Grass Drags booth is always in need of a big crew and Sean has been working hard to get it organized, so if you can spare a day or two or three, then please consider it. All the proceeds go back into the trails. We were invited to Profile Powersports in July to offer our food booth. Thank you to Scott Continued on page 19

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Belmont Bogie Busters

As summer starts winding down, we are starting to prepare for the 2016-2017 snowmobiling season. Thank you for your support of the club and our activities. All of us were disappointed in the weather last season and we are hoping for great riding weather ahead. We have to prepare the same way each season — snow fencing, signs, equipment maintenance, etc., regardless of the past season’s weather. With the exception of purchasing a brush cutter that can be towed behind our Gator, and a new trailer that allows us to move the Gator with brush cutter attached, we have made no other major purchases. Our 2016/ 2017 grooming fleet will be: • 2009 Tucker 1000HD with 8X14 MM Drag (smaller because to weight to pull up Red Hill) • 1997 Tucker 1000 with 8X16 MM Drag • 2013 Skidoo Skandic SWT with MM 4X8 Drag • 2014 John Deere Gator with 6X12 Drag

Vice-President; Cathy Erving, as Treasurer; Lea Bane, as Secretary; Jeff Clarenbach, as Director; Jim Salerno, as Director; and Brian Hall, as Director, in comprising the MSC Board of Directors. Bill jumped in immediately and has undertaken the production of a new trail map. It will be complete with GPS coordinates, easier to read and will be printed on weather resistant stock. I have seen a draft and it looks awesome! Thank you to Bill and Eric for going out on the trails to capture all of the coordinates. Words cannot express how much I appreciate our great volunteers. I almost hate to mention them by name as, invariably, I forget to mention huge cogs in our works, but feel that I need to recognize some people here. Rod MacDonald, who does so much behind the scenes, but more importantly spearheads our construction projects (he performed major bridge re-decking on the Skelley’s side of town this summer). Bill Keating can often be found with Rod or doing some welding (along with Paul Nerney). Eric is always out doing trail work (unless he is out to sea as a merchant marine). Pete Keenan has become the king of brush cutting. Karl Eichorn has taken on maintaining our web page and has improved it dramatically. I will acknowledge others as we move forward through the season, but to all, thank you! You make my job easier. Cathy Erving will continue to coordinate our social calendar, but is looking for help in heading up specific events. We take the summer off, with our first Board meeting being held this weekend before Eric heads out to sea for a few months, so we have not nailed dates down, but our overall plan is a November Meeting/ Potluck, a Christmas Party, January Bonfire/Open House, and an Italian Potluck/Meeting, February Progressive Ride, March Potluck Dinner/Meeting, and April Annual Meeting. Please let me or Cathy know if you can help with any of these events — we need to take some pressure off of her, but also get some fresh ideas. We are looking forward to a great, snow-filled 2016-2017 riding season here in Moultonborough. I will be heading out the weekend of September 10 to assess the trails throughout town and develop a work plan. We will begin trail work in earnest on September 17, beginning at 8 a.m. from our garage (on Highway Garage Drive), and continuing every Saturday until the snow flies. I hope to see some familiar and new faces.

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RACE INTO WINTER P E T E R S O N ’ S B R O O K VA L E FA R M • F R E M O N T , N H

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GENERAL ADMISSION

The North Gate usually has a much shorter ticket line, so please try to use it… You’ll get there much faster.

Admission to the show is $15.00 on Friday, $20.00 on Saturday or Sunday per person.

Physical Address:

A three-day pass is available for $40.00

152 Martin Road, Fremont, NH

Admission for children under 12 is FREE

Coming from points north or west:

FREE Parking is available The gates open at 2:00pm on Friday, and 9:00am on Saturday and Sunday

1. Route 101 East to Exit 6 2. Get on Depot Rd and drive south 3. It turns into Beede Rd, go 0.5 miles 4. Bear left on Rogers Rd and drive southeast 0.2 miles 5. Bear left on Shirkin Rd and go about 1.4 miles 6. Turn right onto Martin Rd and go about 0.8 miles

Pets are NOT permitted. Glass bottles are NOT permitted. Wire Ties are NOT permitted. The race grounds are on a farmer’s field and the cows may eat broken glass and/or wire ties and the result isn't nice!

Coming from Maine: 1. Route 101 West to Exit 7 2. Get on Route 125 and drive south 1.2 miles 3. Turn right onto North Rd (at blinkers) and go 0.6 miles 4. Turn right onto Martin Rd and go 0.3 miles

Coming from Massachusetts: The preferred way would be north on Route 93 and then east on Route 101, then follow the above directions from points west. While it is further, there will be less traffic. If you come north on Route 125, be sure you take the Kingston / Plaistow exit off I-495. There are two Route 125 exits, you want the one closer to Maine!

1. Route I-495N - Plaistow Exit at Route 125 (Exit 51) 2. Stay on Route 125 North for 16.4 miles 3. Turn left onto North Rd and go 0.6 miles 4. Turn right onto Martin Rd and go 0.3 miles

For a List of NHSA Grass Drags and Water Cross Participating Vendors go to Page 18.

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LODGING

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

ON-SITE CAMPING NHSA Workers & Vendors – please contact the NHSA office for details on camping. Competitor pit camping has limited space but may be available upon request. To request a reservation for Competitor Camping, contact Phyllis at the NHSA Office @ 603-273-0220. There are a limited number of campsites available on the race grounds. Sites are available on a first come first served basis starting on July 1st. You may reserve your camp site by calling the NHSA Office @ 603-2730220. All campsites are pre-assigned. The sites are $180 for the weekend that includes two 3-day passes to the races. ( Limit of 4 adults to a site.) NO TENTS ALLOWED. All additional people (more than 2 adults) over the age of 12, staying in campers are required to purchase a three day admission pass. ($40 per person). Visitors are not allowed. Passes will be given out upon check-in at the gate. Check in may begin at 8:00 am on Friday, October 9th. All campers must vacate their sites not later than 7:15pm on Sunday, October 11th.

Cancellation Policy- Cancellation of reservations must be made 14 days prior to October 9th for a full refund minus a $10 processing fee. No refunds are available after September 25, 2015.

2016 Campground Rules These sites are for self-contained units only. (No tents allowed) There are no hookups. There will be a $500 charge for dumping waste on the ground. Only four adults may be registered to any one site. No visitors allowed. Any damages to the fences or farm will be billed back to the camper that occupied that site. ATV's, motorcycles, or golf carts are NOT ALLOWED in campground or anywhere on site. (Exceptions for handicapped must be pre-approved by Camping Director.) Campfires may be allowed depending on local conditions. All campfires must be attended at all times. Campfires shall not exceed a Category 1 (a small controlled fire, such as a camp or cooking fire, not greater than 2 feet in diameter contained within a ring of fire resistive material or in a portable fireplace). All fires must be extinguished not later than 12:00 midnight.

SWAP MEET You cannot take your vehicle out and then return, once you leave, you are out. Transportation will be provided to take sold items out of the flea area. You are expected to stay until racing ends. The actual hours for the Swap Meet will be 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. each day. The New Hampshire Snowmobile Association and/or Peterson Brookvale Farm assumes no liability for lost or stolen items. It is your responsibility to secure/protect your property.

All vehicles entering or exiting must check in or out at check in booth.

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FRIDAY – OCTOBER 7TH, 2016 2:00PM – 9:00PM GATES OPEN - VENDOR DISPLAYS 2:00PM – 5:00PM

SNO-CROSS PRACTICE - PERIODIC

2:00PM – 5:00PM

WATERCROSS RACE QUALIFYING

5:00PM – 6:00PM

WATERCROSS JUMP SHOW & COMPETITION

6:00PM – 9:00PM

GRASS DRAG AMATEUR TRAIL STOCK RACING

9:00PM

GATES CLOSE

SATURDAY – OCTOBER 8TH, 2016 9:00AM – 5:00PM SWAP MEET OPENS 9:00AM – 6:00PM

GATES OPEN - VENDOR DISPLAYS

Any unauthorized vehicles left in parking lots after 12:00 midnight on Friday or 8:30pm on Saturday or Sunday will be towed at owner's expense.

9:15AM – 10:00AM

SNO-CROSS EXHIBITION RACES

10:00AM – 1:00PM

GRASS DRAG RACING QUALIFYING

10:00AM – 1:00PM

SPECTATOR MOWER CHALLENGE

Unauthorized entry into the Vendor parameter area before or after event hours is prohibited

10:15AM – 10:45AM

120CC SNO-CROSS MINI SLED RACES

8:45AM – 11:00AM

WATER CROSS AMATUER RACING

11AM – 6:00PM

WATER CROSS QUALIFYING

11:00AM – 12:00PM

SNO-CROSS EXHIBITION RACES

12:15PM –1:15PM

120CC SNOCROSS SPECTATOR DEMO

No Glass Bottle allowed. No Fireworks allowed. Campers may be evicted for actions involving intent to harm others, destruction of properties, any criminal activity or noncompliance of any Campground Rule.

12:00PM – 12:30PM GRASS DRAG MINI-SLED REGISTRATION/MEETING 1:00PM

GRASS DRAG MINI-SLED RACING

1:15PM

RAVE X FREESTYLE SNOWMOBILE SHOW

2:00PM – 5:00PM

NHSA PROSTOCK 1000 SHOOT OUT

2:00PM – 5:00PM

SPECTATOR MOWER CHALLENGE

When you come to the track with a camper please use the North Entrance and get to it by using Exit 6, Beede Rd.. off 101. Just follow the signs. If you come from Exit 7, you may not be able to get to the camping area as there is no cross traffic in front of the track.

2:15PM – 5:45PM

LAWN MOWER RACE COMPETITION

6:00PM

GATES CLOSE

Local Campgrounds

Refunds are not available to campers evicted.

Exeter Elms Family Campground 190 Court St. Rt. 108 Exeter, NH 03833 603-778-7631

SUNDAY – OCTOBER 9TH, 2016 9:00AM – 5:00PM SWAP MEET OPENS 9:00AM – 6:00PM

GATES OPEN - VENDOR DISPLAYS

9:30AM – 12:30PM

LAWN MOWER RACE COMPETITION

10:00AM – 1:00PM

GRASS DRAG PRO RACE COMPETITION

10:00AM – 1:00PM

SPECTATOR MOWER CHALLENGE

8:45AM – 11:00AM

WATER CROSS AMATEUR RACING

11:00AM – 6:00PM

WATER CROSS RACING FINALS PRO/SEMIPRO

12:00PM – 12:30PM GRASS DRAG MINI-SLED REGISTRATION/MEETING

Pine Acres RV Resort 74 Freetown Road Raymond, NH 03077 603-895-2519 Sanborn Shore Acres PO Box 626 Hampstead, NH 03841 603-329-5247

12:45AM – 1:15AM

120CC SNO-CROSS MINI SLED RACES

1:00PM

GRASS DRAG MINI-SLED RACING

1:15PM

RAVE X FREESTYLE SNOWMOBILE SHOW

2:00PM – 5:00PM

GRASS DRAG PRO RACE COMPETITION

2:00PM – 5:00PM

SPECTATOR MOWER CHALLENGE

2:00PM – 3:00PM

SNO-CROSS EXHIBITION RACES

3:15PM – 4:15PM

120CC SNO-CROSS SPECTATOR DEMO

6:00PM

GATES CLOSE

LOCAL AREA LODGING Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott - Exeter - 603-772-7411 www.marriott.com/psmex

Econo Lodge - Manchester - 603-553-2666

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Manchester - 603-669-6800 www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress

Anchorage Inn - Portsmouth - 603-431-8111

Four Points by Sheraton - 603-668-6110 www.fourpoints.com/manchester

Comfort Inn - Portsmouth - 603-433-3338

Plumecrest Bed & Breakfast - Epping - 603-679-8308 Port Motor Inn - Portsmouth - 603-436-4378

Hilton Garden Inn - Manchester - 603-669-2222

Holiday Inn - Portsmouth - 603-431-8000

Holiday Inn Manchester Airport - 603-641-6466 holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/manchester/mhtba/hoteldetail

Best Inn - Portsmouth - 603-431-4400 Hampton Inn - Portsmouth - 603-431-6111

The Swap Meet will run on both Saturday and Sunday. The lot will open at 7:00 A.M. for setup and all vendors must be in the Swap Meet area before 9:00.

SWAP PRICES

Regular admission fee per person will be charged separately.

1 Day Swap Meet Prices (Either Saturday or Sunday)

$20.00 Standard Pickup Truck or Car (16' x 20' space)

$40.00 Truck with 2 place trailer 2 - 16' x 20' spaces or 40' long total

$60.00 Truck with 4 place trailer 3 - 16' x 20' spaces or 60' long total

$150.00 Commercial type vehicle

2 Day Swap Meet Prices

NO NEW PARTS OR CLOTHING

$ 40.00 Standard Pickup Truck or Car

or anything that will compete with the vendors will be allowed.

(16' x 20' space)

$ 80.00 Truck with 2 place traile 2 - 16' x 20' spaces or 40' long total

$120.00 Truck with 4 place trailer 3 - 16' x 20' spaces or 60' long total

$200.00 Commercial type vehicle Admission: $20.00 per person for each day.

NO SNOWMOBILES or ATV'S ARE TO BE DRIVEN ANYWHERE ON THE GROUNDS NO RAFFLE SALES NO STREET SELLING ALLOWED When swappers arrive, they should enter the event at the "New Pit Road".Entrance gate for Swap Meet will be on your left hand side.

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All campsites must be reserved at the NHSA Office and paid for by credit card or check in advance in full. All reservations after September 11th are to be credit card only.

All campers must park in their assigned sites and park parallel.~ Quiet Hours are from 10:00pm to 7:00am. WILL BE STRCTLY ENFO RCED.~ Parking for only one vehicle per site is allowed. Parking is available in the campground for an additional vehicle for registered guests only.

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2016 NHSA Grass Drags and Watercross Participating Vendors As of September 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; go to www.nhgrassdrags.com for updated vendor information MVT: Multi-Vendor Tent

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BOOTH #

COMPANY NAME

PHONE

WEBSITE OR EMAIL

BOOTH #

COMPANY NAME

PHONE

WEBSITE OR EMAIL

509, Inc.

509-448-0903

www.ride509.com

Naults Powersports

603-669-7220

www.naultspowersports.com

107 & 109

Alcom LLC

207-616-3464

www.alcomusa.com

New Hampshire Bureau of Trails

www.nhtrails.org

MVT-16

Alstead Country Crafts

603-835-2100

www.alsteadcountrycrafts.com

New Hampshire Fish & Game Dept.

www.wildlife.state.nh.us/OHRV

Arctic Cat

800-3-ARCTIC

www.arcticcat.com

NHSA

NH Snowmobile Association

603-273-0220

www.nhsa.com

MVT-13

American Snowmobiler

800-558-1544

Northwoods Expressions

207-695-0999

info@northwoodsexpressions.com

MVT-7

Aroostook County Tourism

207-498-8736

www.visitaroostook.com

41 & 42

Outdoor Performance

603-744-9875

www.nhoutdoor.com

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Axxxtion Sports

262-290-8666

www.axxxtionsports.com

Phily's Good Eats

603-370-0179

philysgoodeats@comcast.net

B & M Fabrications

612-202-9245

www.bmfabrications.com

Pig Park BBQ

413-544-4712

www.pigparkbbg.com

Bickford's Sports Center

603-736-9050

www.bickfordssportcenter.com

MVT-15

Pittsburg Ridge Runners

603-538-1142

www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

BRP/SkiDoo

800-3-SKIDOO

www.ski-doo.com

50 & 51

Plaistow Power Sports

603-612-1000

www.plaistowpowersports.com

100

Caliber Products

612-991-2001

pauld@caliberproductsinc.com

Polaris Industries

800-POLARIS

www.polarisindustries.com

Camso

518-562-4414

www.camso.com

Profile Powersports

603-447-5855

www.profilepowersports.com

Central Mass Power Sports

978-345- 7360

www.centralmasspowersports.com

Proline Products, LLC

603-652-7337

www.nhtrailers.com

Central NH Trailers

603-708-1041

www.centralnhtrailers.com

Marg's Kitchen

603-244-2106

Colebrook Ski-Bees

www.colebrookski-bees.com

Regina Faye's Kettle Corn

603-889-4421

Back Field

C-R Helicopters

603-881-4356

www.crhelicopters.com

62 & 63

Rochester Motorsports

603-335-5700

Curve Industries

315-841-8730

www.curveindustries.com

Sandi's Concessions

603-370-1321

Cycles 128

978-927-3400

www.cycles128.com

Scottie's Good Food

914-456-5251

scottsurles@juno.com

44 & 45

daSilva Motorsports

603-329-7810

www.dasilvamotorsports.com

Scranton Power Sports (The)

413-575-7509

gaspe-snowmobile-adventures.com

Ecklund Motorsports

920-233-3313

Scrub Oak Scramblers

ICE

Fremont Boy Scouts

603-401-2594

104

Sled The East

802-343-5313

www.sledtheeast.com

Frosty Ice Cream

603-235-1953

SnoWorx Racing

781-910-2281

www.snoworxracing.com

Gelinas Food Concession

Gelinasfoods@comcast.net

22 & 23

South Side Sales & Service

413-664-7111

www.southsidesales.com

MVT-9

GPS Trailmasters

www.gpstrailmasters.com

MVT-17

Southern NH Snow Slickers

978-618-1698

www.snowslickers.org

Graphic Design

awinter20@gmail.com

Specialty Tire & Sports

508-871-7171

www.specialty-tire.com

Gurney's Automotive

603-249-5552

www.gurneysautomotive.com

Sure Trac Systems

970-389-290

www.suretracsystems.com

36 & 37

HK Powersports

603-668-4343

www.HKPowersports.com

MVT-11

Steele Hill Resorts

603-520-1941

www.steelehillresorts.com

Hygear Suspension

607-533-7434

www.hygearsuspension.com

SYD's Big Apple

603-345-1628

Indian River Sports Center

231-420-9696

www.ir-sc.com

56 & 57

The Trailer Outlet

603-524-4344

www.traileroutlet.net

MVT-6

Inn By the River

207-663-2104

www.innbytheriver.com

Truck Boss

603-948-5819

edsautorepair.net

Irwin Marin

603-875-5700

www.irwinmarine.com

MVT-14

Two Top Yellowstone Winter Tours

406-640-2330

www.twotopsnowmobile.com

8 & 77

JR's Steak & Seafood

603-391-9990

Ultimate Sports

765-423-2984

www.usi-skis.com

Judged Gear

207-540-5358

www.judgedgear.com

Umbagog Snowmobile Association

KLOTZ Lubricant, Inc.

260-490-0489 ext 227

www.klotzlube.com

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Up North Sports

866-335-8500

Lancaster Snow Drifters

603-631-6439

www.lancastersnowdrifters.org

Vertical Entertainment

603-387-9359

L&M Concessions

603-344-9433

Weare Winter Wanderes

Lenn Johnson Electric

603-496-3990

www.lennjohnsonelectric.com

MVT-18

Wes Pettengill Collectibles

MVT-1 & 2

Mack Studs

603-279-3330

www.mackstud.com

Woody's Traction Procucts

989-689-4911

www.woodystraction.com

MVT-8

Maine Snowmobile Association

207-622-6983

http://mesnow.com/

Yamaha Motor Corporation

484-431-8109

www.yamaha-motor.com

Marions Fried Dough

978-265-0085

marionsfrieddough@hotmail.com

110

More Freakin Power

715-347-1415

46 & 47

Motorcylces of Manchester

603-627-3957

www.momsnh.com

Mr. Jacks Catering Service

978-663-7375

www.mrjackscatering.com

Nashua Sports & Cycle

603-897-0350

www.nashuasportsandcycle.com

603-493-5474

www.RochesterMotorsports.com

www.sossc.com

www.umbagogsnowmobile.com www.upnorthsports.com www.wearewinterwandererssc.org

Continued from page 15 Majowicz and Mike Roberts for running a smooth cookout. In August, Steve Jones had a very successful Lobster/Steak Feed and raised a whole bunch of money for Camp Sno-Mo. Thank you to Steve and his awesome crew for all their hard work. The very next day was the club kayak trip, which was well attended and fun had by all. Thanks Sean Pinard for arranging it. Thank you to all who participate in our very special club and who make it one of the best clubs around. Stay tuned for a great season. And please join us for general meetings the third Saturday of each month at 7 p.m. throughout the season.

Seven Lakes Snowmobile Club PO Box 311 East Wakefield, NH 03830 sevenlakessnowmobileclub.com By Bob Lundgren

program did not come into play for this purchase, so we had the trade-in for the old one and the loan. We have a challenging trail system to maintain, but we try our best to work toward great riding conditions for our members. The Tucker that was replaced is a 2001 model, and the new one is a 2009, which is similar to the 2010 model we purchased five years ago. There are many other reasons that this makes sense for us, which are too numerous to explain. The bottom line is that it makes for better trails. You’ll recall that last season was a bummer for most of the region, but one positive result was that our groomers did not sustain any wear or tear. We continue to struggle with a reroute of the so-called “Dick Doyle Memorial Trail.” You’ll recall that a key section in Ossipee ran about a mile of unused railroad track up to Route 171. Unfortunately (for us), the railroad rebuilt much of that section and will no longer permit us to even cross those tracks since they are now active. We are continuing to explore alternatives, but landowner issues, development and terrain are problematic. If we manage to solve this, then we’ll make it known, but for now the trail will be closed. In July we were asked by the Trails Bureau to send some people to the walk on the rail trail with Senator Shaheen. The walk was to show the rail trail and to discuss future plans to complete the 14-mile trail to Wakefield. Paul Desmarais (TRAC) and Bruce Stuart, president of the rail car group, along with Parks and Recreation people, plus four from SLSC made up the majority of the group. There were others there as well, (possible newspaper people) but I’m not sure who they were. We walked from the boat launch/ parking area on Crescent Lake (Wolfeboro) to Albee beach about a mile. Don C and I walked back with head of Parks and Recreation, Phillip Bryce, and talked about snowmobiling, our involvement in the trail and the groups that use and maintain the trail year round. We maintain the rail trail from Sanbornville to Cotton Valley. We have been having three major fundraisers every year for many years. Our volunteers have worked at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon during two major races in the Sprint Cup series and then in October at the Grass Drags in Epping. We had one in Loudon in July and the next will be on September 23, 24, and 25 at the same venue. The Grass Drag work is spread out from

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mid-September to mid-October. The work in Loudon involves trash management (not bending over picking up cigarette butts) and in Epping it involves setup and take-down of equipment. The Club is paid for the work of our volunteers on an hourly basis. This an opportunity for the rank and file membership to get involved, even for a day, to help the financial well-being of the Club. I might add that by doing this you get to see events that you’d otherwise have to pay to see. When you get a plea (usually by e-mail), please respond to help. This is directed to all members, especially the younger ones. We look forward to your support and another season of snowmobiling in Greater Wakefield. That’s all for now. Enjoy the New England autumn.

Wolfeboro Snowmobile Club PO Box 268, Wolfeboro Falls, NH By Sue Gaudette, Secretary The WSC faithful are currently on summer break. At the last meeting of 2016, we confirmed election of officers and board of directors, which will be remaining the same as the previous season. We hope that this will be the only ‘likeness’ to the very disappointing 2015-16 snowmobile season-thatwasn’t. There is not too much to report as of yet. Our club’s first meeting will be next month, and we will be gearing up to start some trail work parties. Our grooming machines have both undergone a full overhaul and service, and unfortunately had no use last season, so other than clearing off some cobwebs and clean-up, they should be good to go. Hopefully, they will be worked to death this coming winter. Until next month — and fingers are crossed that we will have a great winter — remember to offer up some time to your club. The work does not get done by itself, and your club needs your support now more than ever. Join early and give some time!

CHESHIRE COUNTY DIRECTOR

Kim Bergeron

PO Box 48 Dublin, NH 03444 kbergeron@myfairpoint.net

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 Our Annual Club Dinner and Meeting was held on Saturday, April 23 this spring at the Walpole Town Hall. As usual, the food was fabulous and we even had a specially decorated cake. We also elected our new officers for the upcoming year: Matt Beam - President, Andy Westover Vice President, Dave Westover – Treasurer, Katie Beam – Secretary, and Ken and Wendy Whitton – Trailmasters. We learned at the annual NHSA spring meeting that due to the lack of snow and subsequent registrations that there would be

little to no Grant in Aid for the next two years. With that in mind, we started our fundraising efforts early. We started by doing all of the cooking for Pinnacleview’s Open House on Saturday, June 4, and followed that up on the 5th with our own Yard Sale. The allday rains for the Yard Sale did not help us in any way. In late August, we once again hosted a cooking event for the 5K giveaway by Country 104.9. The Grand Prize drawing was held at Pinnacleview Equipment. The summer is now coming to a close and fall will soon be here, so it will be that time of year to take an inventory of our bridges and trails to see what needs attention. I know we have a lot of bridges that either need re-planking or replacement. With no help from the state, and an unpredictable upcoming winter, we will have to choose wisely as to what gets done and what gets just a patch. Once again, we will be helping out at the "Scotties Good Food" booth at the Grass Drags on October 8 and 9. We need volunteers for this event, so if you can work one or both days, then please call Matt Beam. Please help and volunteer for at least one day. Continued on page 20

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Ah, it’s late August and I felt cool breezes blowing a couple of days ago. However, the weather forecast is for at least two more hot and humid days. Anyway, another season is about to begin and as we have in the past, our core-group members have kept things going even though the ice and snow from last season melted long ago. Even though it’s still early, it’s not too early to renew your Club and NHSA membership. Our secretary, Nancy Clifford, has asked that you be reminded that there are three ways to renew or join: online through NHSA (nhsamembership.com), online through PayPal on the club website (sevenlakessnowmobileclub. com), and through snail mail after printing out an application from our club website. In this issue of Sno-Traveler, there will be instructions as how to renew or join through the NHSA website. If you renew online you should do so on a device that has a printer since you will need to print out the membership verification form. This is needed to get the club discount when you register your snowmobile. When you complete the application and make your payment, please consider a donation to the groomer fund. “Why?” you ask. It’s because we acquired a new Tucker groomer to replace the old one used on our south trails and we had to borrow money to do this. The “new” one was used, but it is quite a bit newer than the one it will replace. Unfortunately, the Grant-in-Aid

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Continued from page 19 We haven't created our meeting schedule or schedule of events for the winter months but keep an eye out on our website. Enjoy what's left of the summer. THINK SNOW!

Ridge Skippers Snowmobile Club 311 Apple Hill Road Nelson, NH 03457 www.ridgeskippers.com By Jon Miner, Trails Administrator

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The Ridge Skippers Snowmobile Club (RSSC) was brought back into service, and rejoins the ranks as one of the first ten snowmobile clubs in New Hampshire. We are happy to restore this club to active service, bringing more funds and equipment to our local network of trails. Our system is comprised of trails in Sullivan, Nelson, Roxbury, Marlborough, and Harrisville. The winter of 2015-2016 left a lot to be desired — the trails remained closed for the season due to low snow. This fall, with the leaves starting to turn, we plan to have several work weekends (keep an eye out for notices about those) to cut limbs out of the way, put out signage and ensure the trails are safe when the white stuff does come. Please visit www.ridgeskippers. com for more information about the club and how to contact us, and for trail maps, local webcams, weather, and the status of the trails.

COOS COUNTY DIRECTOR

Cheryl Spillane 521 Mt. Misery Road Littleton, NH 03561 444-9835 CbSpillane@aol.com

COOS COUNTY ASSISTANT

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Colebrook Ski Bees PO Box 125 Colebrook, NH 03576 www.colebrookski-bees.com The first snowmobile magazines have come to the house and the leaves are changing in the North Country — a sure sign of what is just around the corner. Hopefully, we will all be riding again, with a longer season than we had last year. We in Colebrook have been busy for quite some time now. We have been surveying work on trails and bridges that need to be done, doing fundraising. To find out how you can help out the club, with repairs, building projects, as well as fundraising through the cook shack, see our website www. colebrookski-bees.com or our Facebook page. We can sure use some help. We had the cook shack at the North County Moose Festival at the end of August, and had our 6th annual Golf Tournament the same weekend which was held at the Colebrook Country Club. The tournament was very well attended and featured a Hole in One contest. The winner would win a 2017 Skidoo Blizzard 800etech! Unfortunately, nobody won. Thank you to all participants, volunteers, and especially the sponsors which helped make it such a successful event. Coming events include the NHSA grass drags in Fremont, NH on October 7-9. Our cook shack will be there. If you are a Ski-Bee and want to help, contact us through Facebook. We also have our Landowner/Volunteer appreciation dinner on October 15. We would not have a club with trails to ride on if not for the generosity of our land owners and the work of our volunteers. We have several new officers that were elected by the club this year. President – Mark Decareau Vise President – Dennis Sillon Treasurer – Justin Falconer Secretary – Gail Hanson Trail master – Chris Chase Trail administrator - Bill Sparklin Many thanks to our outgoing officers for all the time and energy given to the club. Even though last season, for most New Hampshire snowmobilers, was one to forget, this coming season HAS to be way better. We need to be positive! When you join a club, join a club where you ride. The clubs have very limited monies to work with and every little bit helps. Last but not least, volunteer when you can.

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Pittsburg Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club, Inc. 17 Dickson Lane Pittsburg, NH 03592 www.pittsburgridgerunners.org Greetings, We begin another season with a positive attitude that there will be early snow and plenty of it. We had an early end to our season last year, as everyone is aware. We only groomed 1,130 hours versus 3,000 in years past. We ended the year’s events on a positive note. Our steak feed was a tremendous success. We had a full house, and at the end, awarded the raffle sled to Robert Jacobs of Manchester, New Hampshire. Rob is the generous provider of the winter fireworks display that we have been enjoying the last few years. This was a particular pleasure to present the sled to him and his family. We are awaiting delivery of our new groomer this November. We are also waiting to hear about our application for a Recreational Trails Program Grant to use toward the purchase, thus mitigating the need for a mortgage. We have contracted to sell our 2008 groomer to the Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club. I want to send out a “thank you” to Warren Chase of Warick Management Company for the generous donation of time and a machine to reset a culvert on Trail 140 behind Hidden Acres Campground. Warren and company have always been generous toward the club. Please offer your thanks when you see him. We have sold more than 400 raffle tickets so far. Be sure to get yours early or you might miss out. We sold out two weeks prior to the Steak Feed last year. This is our best fundraiser and has become more important now that the vintage races are no longer going to provide revenue.

Swift Diamond Riders PO Box 331 Stewartstown, NH 03576 www.swiftdiamondriders.com By Vicky Schmartz, Secretary Hi, Everyone. I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer. The weather has been absolutely beautiful here in the North Country. But, fall is approaching and we should all be thinking about getting our machines tuned and the trailers ready to roll. We had our annual meeting on August 13 with about 20 members being present. Elections of officers were held and Dick LaCombe and Vincent Finnigan were re-elected.

Thank you, Vinnie, for being the chef! Memberships are available online for all who are renewing or becoming first time members. You can go to our website Swiftdiamondriders.com and print off the application or do it online. Our website will be updating soon. It will be more user-friendly to all. Thank you for all your support in advance. We would love to see people come out this winter and volunteer their time. There is plenty to do. So please email Vicky at info@Swiftdiamondriders.com. See everyone real soon!

GRAFTON COUNTY DIRECTOR

Evelyn Ferrell

1059 Route 118 Dorchester, NH 03266 603-786-2770 eferrell@roadrunner.com

GRAFTON COUNTY ASSISTANT

Lucy Ford

80 Patten Road Alexandria, NH 03222 603-744-5497 thefords@metrocast.net

Alexandria Ledge Climbers 80 Patten Road Alexandria, NH 03222 AlexandriaLedgeClimbers.org By Lucy Ford Welcome to the 2016-17 season. As we all know, last year was a bust. Due to lack of snow, we never even opened the trails. However this year, if the weather men are right, we are going to have a great season with lots of snow. We did do some needed repairs to the Sno-Cat at the beginning of the season to get everything ready. This year, we should be in good shape. One weekend should get it ready for the upcoming year. We do have some trail work that will need to get done, but with limited funds this year, we

will need to prioritize the most important projects first. We have had 4X4s and ATVs running on our trails up by four corners, and this has led the landowner to cut trees down to try and keep them out. We could be next. Dennis contacted Fish & Game, and hopefully, they will be able to find the people responsible and deal with them. We were unable to do the trail side cookouts last year due to lack of snow, so we will try to do this year. I will put them in the calendar of events. Anyone wanting to help, please contact me at (603) 744-5497. Bob Armstrong has been doing a great job on the website and you can now join the club online, or send the membership form back to me and I will do it for you. We have the opportunity to work at the Grass Drags, and I am looking for a few volunteers who would like to help. The club gets paid for every hour a volunteer works. This could be a great fundraiser without any outlay from the club. They also need help before the event to set up and after to take down. We also get paid for this, and no training is required. Dennis and I will be working this year. Some of you probably are aware that I have taken the position as Assistant Grafton County Director and will be giving you updates on the County and the NHSA in monthly newsletters. Anyone interested in the county meetings is more than welcome to come and represent their club and find out what we are all about. Meetings are every third Wednesday at Baker River Club House at 6:30 p.m. We have had a couple of new people take the grooming test and hopefully, we will be able to use them this year. Congratulations to Bob Armstrong, Chet Caron, and Lance Masi. If anyone has any questions or ideas for Club fundraisers, please call me at (603) 744-5497. THINK SNOW!

Bridgewater Mountain Snowmobile Club PO Box 368 New Hampton, NH 03256 www.bridgewatermtnsmc.org By Keith Beausoleil We’ve just completed a huge bridge renovation project expertly coordinated by our Trail Master, Donald LeClair. This bridge is located on the extreme eastern side of our trail system on Corridor 8 in Ashland near Exit 24 on Route 93. If you have not ridden over

Hardy Country Snowmobile Club P.O. Box 43, Hebron, NH 03241 hardycountrysnowmobileclub.net hardycountrysnowmobileclub@yahoo.com By Jen Lloyd, HCSC Secretary Since it is humid and warm as this is being written, it’s hard to imagine in a few short months we will be wearing layers and grooming the feet of snow that we are owed from last year. Unfortunately, all the projects planned are on hold, as we are still waiting to hear if we will be awarded the RTP Grant applied for in early June. Trail work will begin soon. Look for postings on Facebook and our website for the official start date and what work will be done. The meeting spot is at the Hebron Village Store on Sunday mornings. There are many ways in which you can join Hardy Country Snowmobile Club. We are part of the online program, as well as the traditional ways of mailing the application and at our local businesses that support us including: the Hebron Village Store in Hebron, Outdoor Performance, Newfound Grocery in Bridgewater, and the Trading Post in Bristol. We appreciate all our members and all those who generously donate their time to make our trails the best they can be. Our next meeting will be in October. Check Facebook and our website for details.

Lisbon Stump Jumpers P.O. Box 142, Lisbon, NH 03585 www.lisbonstumpjumpers.org By Joe Ransmeier, Secretary lsjsecretary1@gmail.com The Lisbon Stump Jumpers Snowmobile Club is proud to announce its fiftieth anniversary season. Founded in 1957, the Club has been involved in northern Grafton County snowmobiling ever since. Officers/officials for the club are: President — Cheryl Wiggett, Vice President — Joe Wiggett, Treasurer — Judy Boulet, Secretary — Joe Ransmeier, Trail Administrator/Master — Robert Lockwood, Web Page Administrator — Stephen Wood, Facebook Administrator — Rob Lockwood, Board Members — Alan Boulet, David Graham, Stephen Wood and Craig Tetley. Club memberships for the upcoming season will be available at the following locations: Du-Ez In & Out (Lisbon, NH), Littleton Motorsports (Littleton, NH),

Absolute Powersports (Wells River, VT) and Swiftwater Waystation (Swiftwater, NH). Memberships are also available at lisbonstumpjumpers.org/ membership/ or through the NHSA website. Although last winter was a disappointment, Robert Lockwood’s efforts resulted in his winning the 2016 Groomer of the Year Award from the NHSA. The Club recently gave a custom table to longtime officers/members David and Jane Graham, who had previously served as President and Treasurer, respectively. The cutter bar purchased by the Club has been installed on a drag and will soon be in use for trail maintenance. The next vintage race is scheduled for February 11, 2017. We hope for greater natural snowfall than last year. The Club continues to investigate possibilities for construction of improved club facilities, such as a clubhouse and groomer barn. Please check out our website at lisbonstumpjumpers.org!

Mt. Cardigan Snowmobile Club PO Box 203, Canaan, NH 03741 www.mtcardigansnowmobile.com By Debbie Mason Wow, that was a fast summer! I hope that you all had a great summer and had a chance for some R&R. We had a successful Canaan Old Home Days weekend thanks to everyone who donated food and beverages. Congratulations to Donna Beans, the winner of the cord of wood donated by Walter and Tina Buckwold. I can’t thank enough the following people who volunteered all weekend: Helen Rock and Tina Buckwold did a great job selling wood raffle tickets; Justin Montebianchi’s pulled pork was awesome; Dawn Frenzel, Lisa Thompson and Alice Sunnerburg made some great cookies and brownies; Alice Sunnerburg also made some delicious chili; Thanks to Kevin Hurley, Justin Montebianchi, Bruce Sunnerburg Keith Monmaney Chris and Katie Kondi for your help. Without all of you, the weekend would not have run so smoothly or been as much fun. We are looking forward to the Grass Drags coming up the first weekend in October and are excited to see what’s new for 2016! The Grass Drags committee really works hard to make it a successful event. A huge thanks in advance to them and everyone who helps to set that event up. Work details will begin soon on Sunday mornings. We have lots to do before the season starts, and

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we hope you can help. Lots of volunteers make it fun and gets the jobs done quicker. Remember, one of the best ways to enjoy the beauty of the fall is to help your club get the trails ready for winter. We will be sponsoring an OHRV safety class November 19, the location is yet to be determined. Our club meetings are the third Friday of the month at the Mt. Cardigan Fish and Game club house at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to come. Hopefully, the winter will bring us many blankets of snow and a long riding season. Please ride respectfully and responsibly.

Twin State Trail Busters PO Box 858, Lebanon, NH 03766 twinstatetrailbusters@yahoo.com By Pat Congratulations to Mark and Melissa Gardner for being awarded NHSA's Family of the Year for 2016. What a great achievement to be recognized by the Association for all of the hard work and dedication they put into not only our club, but also the sport of snowmobiling. Thank you for the many years of service and everything you do (the list is amazing) all year round. We are very proud of you! In June, we had another great time at the Alumni Day parade. We loved to see the kids’ faces as we rolled by, and received some interesting looks from the adults who weren’t sure what the groomer is. It was a great opportunity to get out and promote snowmobiling in the summer months. Mark made new Landowner Appreciation and Like Us on Facebook signs that made their parade debut. They look fabulous. Thank you to the landowners who help make our reroutes a lot easier with their generous support of the trail system. Trail work will resume in the fall, mostly some cleaning up and maintenance this year. There was a small reroute on Churchill Way which has been completed. Many thanks to the trail team for all of their volunteer hours. Last year, the guys built a reroute on the West Lebanon loop and it was a beauty. Unfortunately, the groomer didn't get to make one pass over it. Here's hoping for a much more conducive weather pattern for riding this year. Please like us on Facebook (Twin State Trailbusters) for meeting reminders, trail conditions, etc. As a reminder, our meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from October through April at the old CCB on Campbell St. in Lebanon starting at 7 p.m. The exceptions are the December

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it, this bridge is 120-feet long by 12-feet wide and spans a brook that empties into the Pemigewasett River. It’s got to be strong enough for you and your sleds as well as the grooming equipment. The south end of the steelframed bridge needed to be shoredup with four refrigerator-sized concrete blocks. The center span needed newly poured concrete support footings. And before all this could happen, the decking and railings had to be removed (and then reinstalled). Phew! This project was largely funded by an RPT grant, and followed by an amazingly generous donation from Hall’s Excavation Inc. from Bridgewater, NH. Hall’s donated equipment, time, labor, and expertise — a huge thanks to this local contractor. Otherwise, we’re ready for you! Our equipment is already prepped and ready to start working. We’ve been bush-hogging our trails and will continue to do so into the fall. On the trails again this year, you’ll find our trail maps in permanent kiosks at various trail intersections so folks who are passing through know how to find gas, restaurants, and stores within our trail system. You’ll also see connections to clubs to the north, east, and south of us. We appreciate all the positive feedback from our members about our trail reports and weather conditions. We will continue to provide timely updates to you through our website, Facebook, and now on Twitter at @ BMSCgroomer. Be sure to follow us on Twitter for quick updates. Don’t have a Twitter account? Get one, it’s free! 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 and welcomes your participation. You can message us through Facebook or send us an email through the website. We have changed our Club Meeting day. New this year, our monthly club meetings are at the Newfound Grocery Store in Bridgewater on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. We’ll announce the first meeting date on the website and Facebook. 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!

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Border Riders Snowmobile Club PO Box 644, Pelham, NH 03076 www.borderridersofpelham.com Fred Rourke Jr., V.P. As I sit here writing this, it is 90 degrees out — hard to believe that the Grass Drags are right around the corner (October 7-9). It’s time to start thinking about snow and winter activities. I hope everyone has enjoyed their summer so far. As you are quite aware, last winter was a disastrous season. Snowmobiling took quite a hit. There will be no grant in aide money for anything this season. Some clubs are struggling because of this, so it is up to You and Me to fix this. Join your local club today, register your sleds — it does make a difference. Trail work has begun and we could use all of your help. There are trees and branches down, with lots of trimming to do. Work parties will be posted on our website www.Borderridersofpelham.com. We are having our annual Meet & Greet Kick Off Party on October 22, from noon to 5 p.m. at the American Legion at 8 Windham Road in Pelham, NH. All are welcome. Hope to see you there. Remember, THINK SNOW! Continued on page 23

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ew Hampshire had the great pleasure of being the host state for The Vintage Snowmobile Club of America’s National Event Show held at the Lancaster New Hampshire Fairgrounds. The VSCA, for me, has been a great resource and growing experience in vintage snowmobile collecting and securing knowledge of our sport. I was able to attend this event along with my granddaughter, who may be a future member of VSCA one day, you never know. We certainly need our youth to take an interest, and it was certainly apparent at this event. Here are a few of the sleds in attendance, I must say, there were many extremely nice examples of early day snow traveling vehicles and these are truly only a few. It is also great to see some of the less seen machines like this Muscaro. I do not know much about this model, however, I must say that this is the finest one that I have seen.

How about an incredible Polaris TX 800, this machine on the right is all motor, with its 800cc twin free air power plant sticking out of the hood — just raw power. The sled on the left is a Polaris Playmate, a smaller sled with a wide stance for stability.

A beautiful 1938 B-7 Bombardier Snowmobile designed and built by J. Armand Bombardier. This machine is one of only 14 known to be in existance today, what a treat to see. With a weight of 2,500 pounds and a top speed of 50 mph from the Ford V8 85 hp engine, you could carry a pretty good load of people and supplies to remote locations.

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A good line of Moto Ski sleds, from the trail Cadet to a racing Bullet 800, this machine was very interesting with round cylinder heads. What a great display of ice oval and super modified snowmobiles.

Did you know that Columbia, yes the bicycle manufacturer made a snowmobile? This was an excellent example of the colorful and sparkly design that they built for model year 1973. The very familiar yellow machine on the left is a 1972 Skidoo Olympic. These machines were popular for trail riding — another excellent example.

A very nice Arctic Cat display with a lot of collectable memorbilia. This is a 1970 Arctic Cat 793 Panther with megaphone pipes, this machine will make some noice when fired-up. The white machine is an early model Kitty Cat made up to look like an early model Arctic Cas. Yes, Arctic Cats were red once. You can even see the miniature snow shoes made special for the display. Nice Job!

The New Hampshire Snowmobile Museum is located in Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown N.H. You can find out more about us by visiting our website at nhsnowmobilemuseum.com. You can also email us at info@ nhsnwomobilemuseum.com . We will also have a display at the NHSA Grass Drags and Watercross event on October 7, 8 and 9, 2016. Please stop by and say “hello.” We will be having some interesting incentives for joining the Museum. Hope to see you there. ❄

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Hudson Sno-Men 41 Chase Road Londonderry, NH 03053 www.hudsonsnomen.org/ By Michelle Rodrigue Here we are again. It is almost fall, so you know what that means — it is time to get your sleds ready for the winter. I heard that this winter is going to be a good one. Our meetings are still the third Wednesday of the month at the Hudson Recreation Center at 7:30 p.m. Hopefully, we will see some of you there. We lost a great man — Andy Case (Charles & Harold Case brother). Hope you all had a good summer and get those sleds ready.

Nor'Easters Snowmobile Club PO Box 517, Hollis, NH 03049 www.noreasters.org By Doug Cleveland, Treasurer The Hollis Nor’Easters Snowmobile Club elected the following officers and directors for the 2016-2017 season at the March Annual Meeting: President - Doug Sattler, Vice President Dave DiTullio, Treasurer - Doug Cleveland, Secretary - Sue Keough, Membership Coordinator - Jeanne Cleveland, directors with terms expiring in 2019 Jeff Peters, Michael McLaughlin and Trevor Hardy. Last season, the Nor’Easters membership was down due to lack of snow and limited riding. Hopefully, we will make up for the extremely dry spring and summer with a lot of snow this winter. Our monthly club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month from September through April, starting at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Barn Community Center on Depot Road in Hollis, just down the street from the Hollis Town Hall. All are welcome to attend, and membership information and trail maps will be available at all meetings. In order to avoid uninterrupted delivery of the Sno-Traveler, it is strongly recommended that you renew your club membership as soon as possible. After this issue of the Sno-Traveler, you must be a New Hampshire Snowmobile Association (NHSA) member to receive future issues starting with the Fall 2016 (November) issue. It is also a good idea to renew your club membership early so you can register your sleds and be ready to ride before snow flies and to avoid the last minute rush. Remember that this year the new NHSA club membership process will be online. This means that in order to get the $30 discount when you register each of your snowmobiles, you must be a club member and NHSA member, and all club membership applications will be online through the club website. You can also go directly to the NHSA website to join the club of your choice and get the discount voucher. All our club memberships will be family memberships that include spouse or significant other plus children under the age of 18, and membership dues will remain at $35. You cannot register your sleds and get the $30 discount for each sled until you get the NHSA voucher. To join the club of your choice, just go online to the club or NHSA website, enter your

email address, create a password, fill out the form, choose the club you want to join, charge the dues to your credit card, and get your sled registration voucher. This spring, the Nor’Easters helped the state clean up Silver Lake State Park prior to the summer season. We power raked the beach and raked up the entire park area as our way to say “thanks” to the state for letting us use the parking area and trails through the park in the winter. In May, several of our members attended the NHSA Annual Meeting in Concord where NHSA and NH Fish & Game explained the new membership and sled registration process for the upcoming season. The Nor’Easters again participated in the Hollis Old Home Day in September where we had a float in the parade and a booth promoting our sport. The Nor’Easters plan to have our annual pre-season BBQ cookout on Saturday, November 5 at the Brookdale Fruit Farm, hosted by the Hardy family, loyal club members since the founding of the club in 1970. Also, our annual snowmobile safety class will be held on Saturday, November 19. Check our website at www. noreasters.org for details on club activities. The Nor’Easters would like to take this opportunity to thank all the landowners who allow us to use the trails across their property. Our groomed trail system connects from the Hollis Town Forest and Silver Lake State Park to trails in Brookline, Mason, Milford and Wilton (Corridor 13). We hope that you all had a nice summer and we’ll see you at the Grass Drags October 7-9, where a number of our Nor’Easters members will be working again this year. THINK SNOW.

Weare Winter Wanderers PO Box 513, Weare, NH 03281 www.wearewinterwandererssc.org By Pub Director Dave Ward The summer is coming to a close, boats are being put away, bikes being ridden for the last time and our favorite season of all is nearing. The Weare Winter Wanderers never stopped or even slowed down this summer. It has been a very busy summer for the club. From having our summer parties to having our annual meeting, the patriotic celebration, and cooking at a new event for us, the NETRA Motorcycle Races to Old Home Day, we just never stopped. With the poor snow year last year and fixed costs and bills that came in when the snow did not,

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fundraising could not slow down this year. We are now deep into preparing for our big cooking event, the Fremont Watercross and Grass Drags. We have been working on our club handbook, as well, which will help future Weare Winter Wanderers run the club. All this while preparing both for the upcoming winter as well as taking steps for future generations of snowmobilers and the great sport we all love — we have been very active. The trail signing season has begun and we are rolling out additions to our new reflective intersection signs as well as upgrading our standard signing. Although this was done last season, I hope more of you will actually get to see this major new upgrade. Our fancy intersection signs will now have intersection numbers added that will match our newly upgraded map. Damaged and stolen signs have been replaced. Again this year, there has been some damage to our trails and to our gates by trucks and four wheelers. This will be repaired by the time the snow flies. We have already started the planning for the 2017 NH Hillclimb Challenge. We will again have all four events plus the best Demo rides around. The NH Hillclimb Challenge is now the largest Hillclimb in the east and will include side-by-side vintage oval racing presented by the Northwood Crank Pullers, sideby-side drag racing, the vintage show and of course the Hillclimb race. It will be held at Pats Peak Ski Area in Henniker. The event has grown each year and we continue to work hard to keep it a first class event. Our Fleet of three big groomers were all run through the shop last season for regular upkeep and a few upgrades and repairs. Very little use puts them in great condition this year to get out and work the trails for you. Planning for the clubs two trips is underway. This includes an all adult trip. Locations are to be determined. If you are looking for a club that rides, races, and has lots of social events together, then you won’t find a more active club than the Weare Winter Wanderers. Whether it’s the Hillclimb race, the summer parties, trail work, the weekly night ride or the club trip(s), we are always on the move. Come join us today! Remember, becoming an active member of the club makes you eligible to get a night’s stay reimbursed at the club trip and you pay half price at the food trailer,

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so come on out to the Hillclimb, cook at the Grass Drags or cut some brush and enjoy a night on the club. All of our club activities are accomplished by members who volunteer to answer the call. Without volunteers we would just be a bunch of people with sleds and no trails. Please sign up and help out. I would like to give a big “thank you” to HK Powersports and all our sponsors and volunteers that made our annual Motorcycle Poker Run such a huge success this year. This club endeavor raises money for Easter Seals Camp Sno-Mo. Lots of prizes were given out and raffled off and a big lunch was served. Fun was had by all, and money was raised for the kids. Our next fundraiser will be at the NHSA Race Into Winter Grass Drags and Watercross event, October 7, 8 and 9 in Fremont, NH. See you all there. Our annual meeting was started off with some great food, drink, and conversation. Our advisory board chairman did a great job awarding these outstanding club members awards for going above and beyond in their efforts for the club: WWW Family of the Year The Philips Family WWW Member of the Year Tommy VanBost WWW Jr. Member of the Year Trevor Filleul WWW Groomer of the Year Jeff Filleul WWW Trail Steward of the Year Wayne Hood Outgoing Officer Appreciation awards are: Cheryl Pizzale: two years of service as WWW Secretary Danny Johnson: two years of service (this term) as WWW Trail Master Melissa Boudreau: four years of service as WWW Vice-president Our Cook Trailer will be serving up our signature French Fries and Sausage Grinders once again this year. Mark your calendars now and don’t miss this annual event, details can be found @ www. nhgrassdrags.com. Members who have signed up to help can find updates on our website www. wearewinterwanderers.org or our Facebook page. Our monthly meetings are now on Thursdays at the town library and start at 7 p.m. Refreshments are provided, and kids are welcome. Please keep an eye on the clubs website for details and upcoming events and go to our Facebook page and “Like” us. Remember to Ride Safe, Ride Right and see you out on the trails, “Weare”ever they may take you. Continued on page 24

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The Brookline IceBreaker’s website is up-to-date and ready to accept memberships for the upcoming season. Join the Brookline IceBreakers online at http://brooklineicebreakers.com/ membership/. The IceBreakers would like to thank club sponsors (Souhegan Valley Motorsports, State Line Custom Floors, Team Engineering, and Amherst Motorsports) and club members for their donations and hard work in getting two greatly needed new groomer setups. These will allow the club to better maintain and improve our snowmobile trails. Trail work will continue through the fall, preparing for the upcoming season. Watch our Facebook page for trail work days and join other club members to prepare and improve the trails before the snow flies. The club will also be running a snowmobile safety course in early December. When the date is finalized, it will be posted on the club website. Planning is underway for our Poker Run in February. Due to lack of snow last year we had to cancel the event, but we hope to improve upon the successful Poker Run in 2015 and invite you to attend. Follow the IceBreaker’s Facebook page at https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / g r o u p s / BrooklineIceBreakers/ and website http://brooklineicebreakers.com for membership information, scheduled trail workdays and club events.

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Welcome to the 2016/2017 Winter Season! With many 90+ degree days recently, it is hard to believe that we are beginning to think about snowmobiling season. The Andover Snowmobile Club was busy at our 4th of July food booth on the Andover Green this past summer. With great weather and a good group of volunteers, we were able to feed everyone that came by our booth. Thank you all for your support, and thank you to all the volunteers that make this

Greetings from North Sutton! It’s hard to believe after last winter and now one of the hottest Augusts on record that we are gearing up for another snowmobile season. However, this is the time of the year to get things started. The club just made our annual appearance at the Muster Field Farm Museum Farm Days. The club runs an ice cream stand every year, scooping ice cream for the daily visitors. This year’s hot weather contributed to a sell-out by Sunday afternoon. On the same weekend, another group of volunteers hosted a huge yard sale that was also a big success. Thank you to all the volunteers at both of these events. Next on tap was the club’s first meeting of the year on Thursday, September 8 at 7 p.m. We met at the North Sutton Firehouse on North Road in North Sutton. This first meeting sets the tone for the new season with discussion on upcoming events and needed fall

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New Hampshire Snowmobile Association

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1253 Second NH Turnpike Newport, NH 03773 863-8901 tlc_skidoo@yahoo.com

SULLIVAN COUNTY ASSISTANT

MS Mount Washington boarding at Weirs Beach

Sunday, May 7, 2017 STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS

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*Please Note: Due to the fact that this is a venue with limited capacity, advance reservations will be required with priority given to delegates. Watch for additional information as the date approaches.

Blow-Me-Down Snow Riders PO Box 221, Cornish Flat, NH 03746 www.blowmedownsnowriders.com By John Berry As summer winds down, our annual biggest fundraiser of selling food at the Cornish fair is very near. This year, it is vitally important that we are successful. We made the decision as a club to purchase an older PistenBully entirely with club assets, thus it becomes mandatory that we are able to raise money with all types of fundraisers. Our thoughts are that we can changeover this PistenBully to meet the grooming needs of our always improving trail system, including a section of Corridor 5, with minimal additional expenses. We are contemplating selling either our 2008 ASV or our 2005 Holland tractor with drags if any club has an interest for a medium-sized groomer. Both are in excellent condition and serviced regularly, and both have low operating hours. Please contact our club if interested. As usual, we are doing maintenance as required on trails and bridges, but with no GIA fund assistance, any major upgrades will be on hold for the foreseeable future. Please plan on taking a trip through our trail system this winter to enjoy the efforts our club has accomplished. This coming winter can only be better for all of us snowmobile enthusiasts.

Crescent Lake Regional Sno-Riders PO Box 992, Claremont, NH 03743 www.clrsr.com By Terry Callum, President Despite the difficult winter we all experienced last season, our club continues to move forward. As of this writing, we've done three significant fundraisers over the summer — two in July and one in August, and we have one in September and one in October. Four out of the five involve parking cars for the events held by other organizations, and one was running a food tent at one of our town's Old Home Day. I feel very fortunate to be part of a club with individuals who are committed to the efforts. We have around two dozen people who are consistently involved in lending a hand where needed. As much as we all want new volunteers/blood — sometimes just being thankful for the great people you actually have is where it’s at. At the end of last season, we had about the same amount of money in our reserves as we started with in the fall — so we are not starting out in a bad place. We spent a good deal of money and time in servicing of our equipment — dollars we won't need to spend too much of this year — and we have enough diesel ready to get through at least the mid-point of this coming winter. Membership is at its lowest level in years, but if the weather is more favorable, then we should bounce back just fine. We installed a number of gates in the late spring and early summer due to the requests of landowners. A few of the thunderstorms that we did get this year, like many other parts of NH, were relatively violent in terms of wind, so we anticipate a fair amount of clean-up work this fall. Our club meets on the second Sunday (September - April) at 9:30 a.m. in the Unity Fire Department hall. Our September and October meetings have been pushed out a week each due to conflicts with fundraising efforts. Till next time — think snow!

Hidden Valley Sno-Riders PO Box 417, Marlow, NH 03456 www.hiddenvalleysnoriders.org By Jim Strickland, President Greetings Snowmobilers. The winter “that wasn’t” is behind us. Great snow is anticipated for this year! This will be the 21st year of our club existence. We continue to provide trails in the Marlow and Lempster area that connect to our neighboring towns. The challenges

are many. In the last 20 years, the club has changed somewhat in function. In the beginning, we were a social club that needed to develop the trail system. The system is there and we need to maintain it. It requires good landowner relations, removing brush, downed trees and other safety hazards to keep these trails. We also have many bridges to upkeep. Then of course, we need to groom the trails. This is no easy chore. We never would be able to do all of this without many hours of volunteer effort. Thanks so much for all who volunteer so many can use the trails. The Hidden Valley Sno-Riders have become more of a business than a social club. We also have to do something charitable to maintain our “not for profit” status. Thus, the biggest challenge is to get and maintain those volunteers. Our numbers are dwindling and we are getting older. In getting ready for another snowmobiling season, we have upgraded two bridges to allow the large groomers to go from Marlow all the way to the Lempster store on Trail 392. We have two projects we need to work on before snow: there is a beaver dam in Marlow that floods trail 393 and a muddy section on Trail 393 in Lempster. The club cannot function without funds. The insurance for club activities and grooming equipment is now over $2,000 a year. Dues, working at the NHSA Grass Drags in October, and grooming are our biggest fundraisers. We can’t groom without snow. If you could volunteer some time at the Grass Drags, the club gets $10 an hour for your time. Contact Jim Strickland if you can help. The dues remain the same as last year — $35. The 2016-2017 membership application that can be mailed to us and the link to the online application is on our website. The online membership saves the club and you postage back and forth. Please join the club as soon as possible. Bills need to be paid even before the snow flies. The online membership will provide you with the voucher for the club assistance discount on your registration or we will mail you one when you mail us your membership. Our web site is located at www.hiddenvalleysnoriders.org. Please check it often. ❄

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NHSA Affiliated Clubs BELKNAP 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

CARROLL COUNTY Moultonboro Snowmobile Club, PO Box 118, Moultonboro, NH 03254, www.moultonborosmc.org Mountain Meadow Riders, PO Box 342 North Conway, NH 03818, www.mmrsc.net 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.townandcountry.com/new_page_7.htm White Mountain Trail Club, PO Box 712, Glen, NH 03838, 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 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

White Mountain Snowmobile Club, PO Box 721, Lincoln, NH 03251, www.whitemtsnowmobileclub.org

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY Border Riders Snowmobile Club, PO Box 644, Pelham, NH 03076, www.pelhamborderriders.org Brookline Ice Breakers, PO Box 198, Brookline, NH 03033, www.brooklineicebreakers.com Crotched Mt. Ridge Runners, 32 South Elmwood Road, Hancock, NH 03449 email: sdwestaway@peoplepc.com Hudson Sno-Men, 41 Chase Road, Londonderry, NH 03053, www.facebook.com/HudsonSnomen Night Riders, Inc., PO Box 759, Hillsboro, NH 03244, www.nightridersnh.com Nor'Easters Snowmobile Club, PO Box 517, Hollis,NH 03049, www.noreasters.org 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 03234 www.fortmountaintrailwinders.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, 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.tnatt.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, bmdsnowriders.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, http://pisgahmtntrailriders.blogspot.com Ridge Skippers, 311 Apple Hill Road, Nelson, NH 03457, www.ridgeskippers.com Stoddard Rock Hoppers, PO Box 900, Stoddard, NH 03464, www.stoddardrockhoppers.org Westmoreland Sno-Belters, PO Box 8, Westmoreland, NH 0346, www.westmorelandsnobelters.com Winchester Trail Riders, PO Box 225, Winchester, NH 03470, www.winchestertrailriders.org

Twin StateTrail Busters, PO Box 858, Lebanon, NH 03766, Email: twinstatetrailbusters@yahoo.com

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NHSA Dealer/Contributor Members 2016-2017

As of September 13, 2016

Please support our generous dealer/contributor members GREAT NORTH WOODS

LAKES REGION

Cabins @ Partridge 3 Partridge Road Pittsburg, NH 03592 603-538-6380 www.partridgecabins.com

daSilva Motorsports 7 Moultonboro Neck Road Moultonboro, NH 03254 603- 253-6688 daSilvamotorsports.com

Cardinal Cabins 44-46 Cardinal Drive Pittsburg, NH 03592 603-538-6665 www.cardinalcabins.com

Fireside Inn & Suites 17 Harris Shore Road Gilford, NH 03249 603-293-7526 www.firesideinngilford.com

Colebrook Country Club 15 Abenaki Lane Colebrook, NH 03576 603-237-5566 www.colebrookcountryclub.com

Granite State Assurance, Allstate Agency 40 East Main Street Tilton, NH 03276 603-729-1150 chesley.gaudet@allstate.com

Errol Motel LLC 132 Main Street Errol NH 03579 603-482-3256 www.errol-motel.com

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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

MONADNOCK REGION

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 HK Powersports - Hooksett 1354 Hooksett Rd. Hooksett, NH 03106 603-668-4343 www.hkpowersports.com

HK Powersports - Laconia 1197 Union Avenue Laconia, NH 03246 603-524-0100 www.hkpowersports.com

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

Nault's Powersports 420 Second Street Manchester, NH 03102 603-669-7220 www.naultspowersports.com

Meredith Woods Four Season Camping Area 26 Campground Road Meredith, NH 03253 603- 279-5449 www.meredithwoods.com

Nault's Windham 60 Range Road Windham, NH 03087 603-898-4466 www.naultswindham.com

Patrick's Pub 18 Weirs Rd. Gilford, NH 03249 603-293-0841 www.patrickspub.com

Prinoth, LLC 264 NH Route 106 Gilmanton, NH 03237 603-267-7840 www.prinoth.com

Proline Products LLC 34 Industrial Way Milton, NH 03851 603-652-7337 www.nhtrailers.com

SEACOAST REGION daSilva Motorsports LLC 710 Route 111 Hampstead, NH 03826 603- 329-7810 www.dasilvamotorsports.com White Mountain Wealth Management of Raymond James 29 Maplewood Avenue, Suite 2 Portsmouth, NH 03801 800-221-5701 www.whitemountainwealth.com

WHITE MOUNTAIN REGION 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

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

RENTALS

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.

Errol, NH: Furnished two bedroom on

Cost:

snowmobile trail, satellite TV, sleeps 6-8

• Free listing for NHSA Members. (You must be a Member to place a classified ad.)

ppl. Rates start at $60 nightly, $300 weekly. Monthly and seasonal rates also

• $135.00 charge for each business classified ad

available. Call 603-482-0921P

Deadline:

To place a classified ad: Email Monica Pettengill Jerkins at execdir@nhsa.com or fax her at 603-273-0218.

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.

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NHSA Calendar of Events Date

Event

Location

Information

Rockingham County Meeting ~ 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by: Weare Winter Wanderers Snowmobile Club

Brentwood Baptist Church

http://www.nhhillclimbchallenge.com

October 7 thru 9

New Hampshire Snowmobile Association "RACE into WINTER" Grass Drags & Water Crossing

Peterson's Brookvale Farm ~ Fremont, NH

www.nhgrassdrags.com

October 13

Pittsburg Ridge Runner Club Meeting ~ 7:30 p.m.

Ridge Runner Club House, Dickson Lane

www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

October 18

NHSA Board of Directors Meeting ~ 7 p.m.

NHSA Office, 614 Laconia Road, Tilton

273-0220 or email: NHSAOffice@nhsa.com

October 19

Grafton County Meeting ~ 7 p.m.

Baker River Valley Club House 197 N. Dorchester Road, Wentworth, NH

Direct any questions to Evelyn Ferrell, Grafton County Director Email: eferrell@roadrunner.com Phone: 603-786-2770

October 19

Club News Articles are due for the Fall issue of the SnoTraveler

273-0220 or email: execdir@nhsa.com

October 22

Sutton Ridgerunners Turkey Dinner Fundraiser for Easter Seals Camp Sno-Mo ~ 5:00 to 7 p.m. Dinner with auction to follow.

Sutton Fire Station, 2 North Road, Sutton, NH

603-538-1142 or www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

October 24

Rockingham County Meeting ~ 7:30 p.m.

Alex Carr Playground, Derry

Questions: stevel@snowslickers.org

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OCTOBER 2016

November 10

Pittsburg Ridge Runner Club Meeting ~ 7:30 p.m.

Ridge Runner Club House, Dickson Lane

www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

November 15

NHSA Board of Directors Meeting ~ 7 p.m.

NHSA Office, 614 Laconia Road, Tilton

273-0220 or email: NHSAOffice@nhsa.com

November 16

Grafton County Meeting ~ 7:30 p.m.

Baker River Valley Club House 197 N. Dorchester Road, Wentworth, NH

Direct any questions to Evelyn Ferrell, Grafton County Director Email: eferrell@roadrunner.com Phone: 603-786-2770

November 19

Annual Trailmaster Meeting

Attitash Grand Summit Hotel & Conference Center, Bartlett, NH

273-0220 or email: NHSAOffice@nhsa.com

November 26

Pittsburg Ridge Runners Annual Christmas Craft Fair

Ridge Runner Club House, Dickson Lane

www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

November 30

Club News Articles are due for the Early Winter issue of the SnoTraveler

273-0220 or email: execdir@nhsa.com

Raymond S. Burton Memorial Trail Project Award Announcement

he NHSA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the First Annual Raymond S. Burton Memorial Trail Project selection process. As most of you know, Ray Burton was the longest-serving Executive Councilor in New Hampshire history. Although he was the District 1 Councilor and hailed from Bath, he was a passionate supporter of snowmobiling across the entire state. In tribute to him and his contributions to snowmobiling in New Hampshire, the NHSA Board

of Directors has created an Annual award of $1000 for a Snowmobile Trail Project that is both fitting to him and continues his legacy of service to New Hampshire snowmobiling. The application process is explained in detail on the NHSA website. Some highlights for 2016: NHSA offers a $1000 Award for a Trail Project in memory of Ray Burtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service to New Hampshire and his support for the snowmobiling. The Project should be identifiable

as a Memorial (not all-inclusive, but something along the lines of a scenic view with picnic tables, short section of trail to a particular scenic vista, extensive trail signing projects, possibly a bridge, etc.) This is not a hard rule, but NHSA is looking for projects unlikely to be funded through normal Grant-in-Aid, but that will benefit snowmobilers. All NHSA affiliating clubs are eligible to submit an application. There are no required matching percentages beyond the effort to put the project together.

Packages are to be submitted using forms that are copied from BOT Summer GIA forms, i.e. an application form along with permission forms. In addition to the standard forms, a letter/essay of up to a page explaining the project should also accompany the application. Packages will be scored in a similar manner to the NHSA Book Scholarships, i.e. there will be three independent judges working with a standard score sheet with four or five categories, such as: Club Financial Need, Benefit to

Snowmobilers, Goodwill with other user groups, etc. YOUTH INVOLVEMENT will receive heavy consideration. The Scholarship Committee is to score, using alternates if needed to resolve conflicts of interest. November 1 is the deadline for packages. The Award is to be announced at the Trail Masters Meeting. The Committee may adjust dates in following years, depending on club feedback. â?&#x201E;

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RACE INTO WINTER Cyan Magenta Yellow Black

P E T E R S O N ’ S B R O O K VA L E F A R M • F R E M O N T , N H

OCTOBER 7 - 9, 2016 Great Fun for the Entire Family! Antique & Vintage Snowmobile Display Astounding Freestyle Show

FRIDAY 2PM-9PM $15 PER PERSON SATURDAY 9AM-6PM $20 PER PERSON

Enormous Swap Meet On-Site Camping Available Side-By-Side Drag Racing Spectacular Water Cross Racing Unbeatable Prices on Clothing and Accessories

SUNDAY 9AM-6PM $20 PER PERSON THREE DAY PASS: $40 PER PERSON (CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE)

Awesome Food!

Don't miss this event... Mark your calendar now!

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Billerica Motorsports Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Northern Outdoors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

978-667-1518 www.billericamotorsports.com Chris Valley Liberty Mutual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

800-437-1180 www.libertmutual.com/nhsa Claxton Power Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

888-770-SLED www.northernoutdoors.com PistenBully. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

www.pistenbullyusa.com

978-961-0457

Polaris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

DaSilva Motorsports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

800-POLARIS www.polarisindustries.com

603-329-7810 or 603-253-6688 www.dasilvamotorsports.com

Proline Products, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Diamond Peaks Motel & Country Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

603-652-7337 www.nhtrailers.com

603-237-5104

The Trailer Outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Garneaus Garage, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

888-350-6500 www.traileroutlet.net

603-846-5790 www.garneausgarage.com HK Powersports & Bow Pioneers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

603-668-4343 www.hkpowersports.com HK Powersports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Troy Powersports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

603-242-3397 www.TroyPowersportsNH.com Yamaha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

800-88-YAMAHA www.yamaha-snowmobiles.com

Josselyn's Getaway Log Cabin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

White Mountain Wealth Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

800-586-4507 www.josselyns.com

800-221-5701 www.raymondjames.com/whitemountainwealth

New Hampshire Snowmobile Association 2016-2017 Legal Fund Form

The Legal Fund needs your support to protect the rights of snowmobilers in pursuing the enjoyment of their sport! This fund is not limited to just NHSA legal issues... any NHSA club can apply for funds if they have a valid legal issue.

Please Print Clearly

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Shipping Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: _________________________

Club Member of: ______________________________________________________________________________

Amount: Enclosed: __ $5 __ $10 __ $15 __$25 __ $50 __ $100 Other donation amount: ________________

Return this form to:

New Hampshire Snowmobile Association 614 Laconia Road, Unit 4, Tilton, NH 03276

Thank you for your support!

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603-668-4343 or 603-524-0100 www.hkpowersports.com

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