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President Greetings to all sledheads!

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As I write this article the 3rd of October its still 76 degrees and good bike riding weather but soon we will have all the snow we ever wanted. Many times I think of the cool air rushing around my helmet and the fluffy snow going over the hood, Wow what a Rush! Can’t wait to ride the powder again! Take a newbie riding this year is my goal and I hope everyone rides with a new friend.

My Helmet is off to the Gasmann Coulee Cruisers Snowmobile Club for sponsoring the 33rd SND Convention, its fun networking when the SND Family gets together. Many THANKS to the Snowmobile Dealerships that presented the new sleds and clothing, it takes a lot of time to set-up a display. SND appreciates your hard work and hope you have a great sales year. Big KUDOS to the associate members

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Fall is upon us and as I write this article, today’s high temperature in Fargo was 90 degrees. Hardly weather that makes us want to go out and fire up the sled. But that day will be coming faster than we think. For a select few of us, not soon enough. The great September has definitely helped the high water situation in some areas, but still not enough in others. It also has meant that a lot of this year’s crop is coming off earlier than we thought and should really help with signing and preparing the trails for the upcoming season. If the current pace were to keep up, by the time the deer opener gets here we 4

who have donated some fantastic door prizes, your jester is much appreciated. SND family will ensure we utilize your business!! Remember to ensure your trail is signed properly before December 1st, the first benchmark, it will be inspected by SND trails inspector. If there are any issues the local association has two weeks to make the proper corrections. Remember to obtain written permission from the utility companies to post any signs on their polls. This will help eliminate any future problems that may occur. Ensure we mark trails like we never rode before, Be sure you give NDPR a call to schedule a Youth Snowmobile Safety Course to be held in your area. Children are snowmobiling’s future and we need to keep them safe and teach them the etiquette of riding. Remarkable is the new SNO-DAK E-Magazine, My helmet goes off to the SND office team, they have worked long hours to keep our magazine on the shelf and now our computers. I do hope we can

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get more advertisement from local business; it’s great to know if a business is open for refreshments, gas, parts. For our SND members, send pictures, events and articles to the SND office to publish, we want to make the SNO-DAK NEWS a fun magazine to read. This past year has flown by and the Board of Directors is gearing up for another year of activities. We have to ensure the future of North Dakota trails stay on track. We will need to improve our system and our new strategic plan will assist us to make the goals. If you have any ideas to improve the Trail system please don’t hesitate to express them to a Regional board member. Don’t forget to check the SND new improved web page for updated groomed trails and give a new groomed trail four hours to set up before riding on it! Ride safe, ride with a friend! Happy Snowy Trails

Vice President will probably be close to finished with the crop. Hopefully I didn’t jinx it by mentioning that! As for the snow season, predictions are for big snow totals. Let’s hope for good snow, but maybe not to the degree that the almanac is predicting! Many clubs will be holding their first meetings of the year soon, and hopefully you can make it to your clubs’. Also, please try to volunteer a few hours to do club projects or with trail prep. Watch for Rider Safety Courses in your area so that our young kids can get out and enjoy the snow as much as we do. Let’s all hope for another great snow season,

but for time being get out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather we been having. Don’t get too anxious, we will get to smell that old two stroke exhaust soon enough, and when that day comes I want to be the first to take the sled for a rip! One last note, when you can, check out the new SND website! It has just had a huge makeover and looks great, so check it out at www. snowmobilend.org. Let have a great season!

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What a month! S N D ’s snowmobile season has kicked off fast and furious and we are on a mission to impress! Impress while of course providing new features for our awesome members. It was official! The launch of the newly designed Snowmobile North Dakota website took a little longer than expected but was a huge success. We are hoping this new site is easier to maneuver through and provides all of the information you ever imagined regarding the program. If you haven’t checked it out, do so, the changes have definitely been worth the wait! www. snowmobilend.org is where it’s at! The Sno-Dak News has been around since almost the beginning of SND. It’s changed from a one page newsletter to the magazine members receive today. This magazine has

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Groomer Operator of the Year Shawn Cole has been chosen this year as Groomer Operator of the Year. Shawn is from Valley City, ND and has been grooming trails since the year 2000 and has also been a dedicated snowmobiler for many more years. He belongs to the Sheyenne Valley SnoDrifters and has served as trail coordinator since 1998 and the club director for eight years. In addition to his involvement with the clubs and sport, Shawn has also taught snowmobile safety courses in the past as well as assisting with fundraising events.

Snowmobile Dealer of the Year Panzer’s Power Sports in Devils Lake, ND is the recipient of this year’s Snowmobile Dealer of the Year Award. Jeff and Angie Panzer own the business and have been running it for the past three years. They have two sons, Jackson age 7 and Jace age 2 ½. They are a full line Arctic Cat dealer. Their business helps the sport of snowmobiling in many ways. They provide snowmobile trail maps for their customers and they were the beginning site of their local Snowmobile Trail and Support club. Panzer’s Power Sports are invited annually to the Arctic Cat convention where they get the first look at all the new snowmobiles and products for their customers.

Snowmobile Family of the Year Rich and Joanie Bruggeman and their family are from Rugby, ND and are avid snowmobilers and promoters of the sport. They are both active in their local club and hold leadership positions. Not only do they assist with all the events, they coordinate and manage many of them. They have also been involved with the Rugby Golf Club, Night Riders Snowmobile Club in Minnesota, Geographic Speedway and the Eagles Club. They have passed their love of snowmobiling down to their two daughters as well as many others in their community. The first snowmobiles the Bruggeman’s rode were a 1969 Polaris Charger and a 1969 Scorpion. They also help others in the community get started with snowmobiling if they have never tried it out.

Approximately 75% of all active snowmobilers are male; 25% female.

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By Keri Wanner

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When does winter start? Ask that question of any individual walking down the street and more than likely you will receive an answer of December. When does the season start for a snowmobiler? Of course at “The Official Start of Winter”?! HAY DAYS! So just how did “Hay Days” get its name?!

The Sno-Barons snowmobile club hosts the event and celebrates their 45th anniversary this year. Hay Days started out as a grass drag in 1967. The track holds the current world speed record of 142 MPH. Thirteen years later, in 1980, the swap meet was added to the event which has turned into the largest swap found anywhere. The event has grown in attendance from only a few hundred, to an international gathering drawing nearly 30,000 people during the event from all over the U.S., Canada, Iceland, Sweden and even Russia. During its 45 years of existence, snowmobilers and dealers coined the phrase, “The Official Start of Winter!” Hay Days has grown every year and is now recognized as the largest snowmobile event in the world. Often referred by publications as the “Grand Daddy of them All,” the event has everything and anything. You can bet if it has been made, you’ll see it at Hay Days. It’s one big playground for any motor-head looking to find parts (new and old), purchase new gear, check out the latest in grass drags and freestyle and even test your skills maneuvering an RC car around a course. You name it, they’ve got it and probably why it’s referred to as the “Grand Daddy of them All.” Even the famous Moore Brothers, Caleb and Colten, couldn’t resist the “Grand Daddy of them All”. Creating a snowmobile phenomenon at WinterX 2011, they completed a Tandem Jump. So just what is this tandem jump? One snowmobile, two riders, back-flipping through the air! Even the wind couldn’t stop these two from wowing the crowd one more time with their talents. With last year’s parking fiasco long behind them, the Sno-Barons rocked 2011. The event will only continue to get better with each passing year and the ultimate experience for any snowmobiler. So if you haven’t taken the event in as of yet, mark it on your calendars for 2012. September 8th and 9th will mark “The Official Start of Winter” for 2012.

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The Tucker Terra’s are custom built in Medford Oregon by Tucker SnoCat Corporation. The tracks are built by Camoplast in Plattsburg, NY. The two companies work together to provide a “made in America” carrier system that offers a smooth ride, great traction, and little maintenance. How long will my tracks last? The rubber track has been manufactured for Tucker Terra’s for 15 years now. During this time, the carrier has evolved and the construction of the track has changed. We have 26” rubber with internal steel bars used on single wheel carriers, and 26” flexible matted tracks used on dual wheel carriers. Within the two main types, we have changes in the materials, weight, and flexibility over the years. This year you will also see a new experimental carrier that is being tested by 3 customers. The number of vehicles, number of tracks manufactured, differences in terrain, drivers, storage, and early removal makes it difficult to develop statistics. • Track Tension: The track is designed to conform to uneven surfaces for better traction. In order to do this, the track should never be over tightened. Over tightening makes it harder for the track to respond to the terrain and forces the track to stretch – putting stress on the carrier and decreasing the number of times you will be able to tension it over its useful life. • Speed: The composition of the track is designed for use in snow and fields. It is not the same as the materials in a car tire and it is not meant for cruising along the highway in overdrive. Your speed should be determined by the weather and moisture content of the snow because your goal is to process the snow into a safe and smooth trail. In order to properly process snow, you will need to drive between 6 & 8 miles per hours. • Spinning the tracks: If your tracks start to spin – then stop and evaluate the situation. Spinning the tracks will only make the situation worse. You need to rock yourself out like you do with a stuck car. It might be time to tighten the tracks if they want to spin for no apparent reason. If you are spinning in the spring because of ice, then park the vehicle. You can not groom snow/ice on a 40 degree day. Many clubs damage their tracks and drags grooming in the spring on a trail that is no longer usable. • Turning the steering wheel (tracks) when you are not moving: This is like spinning in bare feet on pavement - these tracks are made to grip the surface they are on and they carry the weight of the vehicle. • Sun: Rubber & Sun. Do your best to keep the tracks out of the sun. Park indoors, in the shade, cover the track with something. Vehicles that sit outside in the sun all summer should have something covering the tracks. • Cuts and tears and other cosmetic issues: Many customers replace a track before it is necessary. A track can look like a male cat that just lost a fight, but still do its job. Does the track propel the vehicle? Clubs replace usable tracks everyday. Some of these replaced tracks have been put on used vehicles and are still being driven 5 years later. • Buying tracks before you need it: Rubber does age and warranties do expire. If you have a track that you believe is ready to fail – then give us a call. Remember that you can drive the vehicle back to the club house without a track – we keep tracks in stock – and many times we have a used track that you can have as a spare for free. Tucker builds the Terra specifically for snowmobile trail grooming, and the people who groom. While you talk, they listen. As the Tucker Terra evolves, changes are made to keep in step with new technologies – government requirements – and customer requests. Our customers play a vital role. Your input is a vital ingredient for tomorrows Sno-Cat, so give us a call. Let us know what you think.

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rau Southern valley trail riders By Renee B It’s getting closer! The Southern Valley Trail Riders Association is getting excited to host our very first North Dakota Snowmobile State Run on Saturday, January 28. We’ll be running through snow or shine; snowmobile, car or bus...you’re all welcome to join in the fun, and we’re having unlimited entries! The stops along the way are DJ’s, Barney; Paula’s & Doug’s too & Mooreton Sports Bar, Mooreton; Brewzers, Walcott; Colfax Tavern, Colfax; Terrace Lanes, Wahpeton; Cowgal’s Saloon, Great Bend; Texas Crossing, Tyler; Mantador VFW, Mantador; The Well & Homestead Grill & Lounge, Wyndmere and Fort Aber Saloon in Abercrombie. The more stamps you get, the better your chance to win. Fort Aber Saloon with be having a free chili feed all day for all of you state riders. Registration (with the low price of $10) starts at 9:03 a.m. on Saturday and ends with Fun Run drawings from 4 to 7 p.m. all at the Mooreton Community Hall in Mooreton, ND. DJ and Dance will be from 8 p.m. to midnight with the Fun Run Grand Prize and the Raffle Drawing for the NEW Polaris Ranger 4x4 will be at

10 p.m. sharp! If you’re interested in purchasing tickets for the 2012 Ranger (and $20 - $100 cash prizes) with only 400 tickets being sold, contact Dave Link at 701-640-1198 or Dave Ward at 701-640-2000 or Renee Braun at 701-640-8338. You DON’T need to be present to win. There will be food available at the hall all day. Dig your old sleds out and get them ready for the Vintage Run on Saturday. We’ll be running the grueling trail from Mooreton to Mantador and back, a whopping 24 miles! Registration starts in Mooreton at 9:03 a.m., judging at 11:30 a.m. and the long haul to the warmer southern Mantador starting at noon. The sleds will be judged on people’s choice for best original and best restored. We have reserved a block of rooms at the Baymont Inn in Wahpeton (along the 210 bypass) where there is easy snowmobile trail access. Their website is baymontinns.com or call 1-800-337-0550. The rooms are blocked under “North Dakota State Snowmobile Ride” for January 27 through the 29, 2012.

If you get to southeastern North Dakota on Friday and are looking for something to do, the Fort Aber Saloon will be having Pre-Fun Run festivities so come join in on the local fun. Remember to check our Facebook page at “Southern Valley Trail Riders Association” for State Ride updates and further details. Also check out the wonderful work Keri and all have done with our SND website at snowmobilend.com. If you have any other questions, please feel free to use the contacts above or email drb@rrt.net. And remember the Southern Valley Trail Riders are “Stuck on Snow, High On Wintertime!”

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Red river snowmobile club By Steve Magn Red River Snowmobile Club The Red River Snowmobile Club has a busy season lined up. We have conventions, meetings, trail signing and grubbing for October, more signing and trail work for November, a club ride for December, another club ride for January. The USCC race is scheduled for Grand Forks or Minot on January 1st. Another club ride and a vintage ride and display for February, and another club ride for March. We hope to sign up some new members this year and would like to reroute some of our trails in 12

the future, so we plan on starting that project this year. We plan on making donations to the Pink Ribbon Riders and the Blackwoods Blizzard Tour for ALS. If we have good snow we hope to also do some day rides on the Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN area trails. That should be enough to get us started. We hope that everybody that had to deal with the disastrous flooding this spring and summer is doing ok. Hope to see you on the trails,

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By Al Hoesel

Rough riders snowmobile association

Hello fellow snowmobilers! As summer winds down and the hint of fall in the air ………. Sniff , Sniff …. two stroke smoke nummmmy ☺ First I would like to say I hope everyone is doing well after the terrible flood this spring . Hope and pray that when they say that won’t happen for another 500 years that they will be right! We will wait and see what Mother Nature does, heard rumor 200 inches --- come on – REALLY! I do love sledding as much as you all do too, but I do enjoy summer and having a home to live in too. Ok, back to club stuff, we had a great season last year. We created a communication group which created a trail map leaflet with advertisements and information of our trail system. We had a few fun-

runs, which went really well and we tried a snow scramble, which is a timed course event for something different. Being our first attempt at this we were not sure how it would turn out. It turned out well, but always can be better. We had a lot of our own club members try it, as we are a competitive bunch! Even I tried it! As I am the (Tucker Hibbert) wannabe, end of 1 lap I was all tuckered out and I had paid for another run, geeeez ! All in all, we had loads of fun, camaraderie was awesome at all events we put on and everything went very well. With another great snow season, we had great trail/ditch riding. With an awesome groomer operator, Don Schmidt, first we got together and did the trail signing and repaired signs. The snow came and

Don worked his magic to make some really nice trails. From short tracks to long tracks we all enjoyed his hard work. Now if we could only get those that used the trails to be club members and register their sleds that would be really great too! Well now onto the next sled season, it will be interesting as we had many club members get new iron. It doesn’t matter if you have old or new; to sled is top priority! But Darn! I like having new stuff, best riding, the fastest, the highest climber, etc! It’s all about me --- not! Really excited for this season to start, the smell of crisp air and the crunch under foot of cold ice crystals! No worries of stinkin’ flood issues/mold or flood destruction. Let’s have a great sled season, we wish all well and join a club!

ber m o r t S y l l e K Gasmann Coulee Cruisers By Hello Everyone! As autumn sets in, we watch the leaves turn to their autumn colors, the days are getting cooler and frosty mornings are more often than not. This can only mean one thing, the snow is coming…the snow is coming…HORRAY! Of course only us crazy snowmobilers would be excited about the snow coming! :-D

With autumn setting in it also means that snowmobile clubs are starting up. We are no different, our first meeting of the year was held the beginning of October. It is always good to see everyone and hear how their summer was. Along with finding out who’s selling their sled and what they’re next purchase is going to be. I’m sure it’ll be, who’s the next one to buy a turbo sled. At any rate the

reminiscing is always fun. But with no further ado; we had a convention to put on! So we had a little work yet in finalizing the plans. We certainly hope everyone had a blast! See you on the trails.

By Laura Forb

Magic city drift busters Hi Everyone, How was your summer? For some us it was very challenging. We went from having an awesome winter with lots of snow to flooding. The flood was very devastating for many in Minot and surrounding communities. Our hearts go out to those people. Our summer was short, we didn’t get to do much swimming, fishing or

boating. Our club got together once a month over the summer for steak fry’s. It was great seeing everyone over the summer. BUT winter is coming soon, the snowflakes will start to fall and we will be getting snowmobile fever. The clubs will start to work on trail signs and place them on the trail system. Snowmobilers will get their snowmobiles ready for the first big

snowfall. The children can’t wait to make snowmen and angels again. I hope we see everyone at the convention! We will be having a great time again. Come and join the fun! Remember Why Not Minot! We are the Magic City.

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Hi everyone, How was your summer? For us in the Minot area we were very busy. We were building dikes and helping family and friends move their belongings out of their homes. The water did a lot of damage, but the people are bouncing back. We are strong! Winter is coming, soon. The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting record snowfall of over 200 inches. The last few years they were right. This is a lot of snow. We will be able to do a lot of riding this year. We need to pray for no wind. HA! HA! By the time you read this the snowmobile clubs will have the majority of their trail signs up. PLEASE remember when marking your trail system, mark it for the snowmobiler(s) that have never been on the trail. I hope to see everyone at the convention. It is always a great time. Dean

Dan Tveito Region 4 Well Greetings to everyone! The summer has passed and fall is upon us. It’s that time of the year to get excited about the upcoming season of winter. The season we all love and live for. I am especially excited because I snow-checked a new snowmobile as did a couple of my riding buddies. I feel like a kid at Christmas time, waiting to open my presents. I can’t wait to take that new sled out and ride! In our area, Highway 83 is a mess! There have been numerous road construction projects all along Highway 83, from Linton to the SD line and farther south. It is ugly now, but it will be nice when the highway is widened and made safer. The crews have also been busy replacing the bridges and culverts too. The Beaver Valley Sno-Goer’s Club has started its monthly meetings as of September. The Bismarck Club has also started their meetings too. Both clubs have been busy doing sign maintenance and getting the trail signed before freeze up. Our club meets the third Friday of every month from September to April. The announcements are usually in our local newspaper under the “Meeting Notices”. We switched to a smoke-free facility this year and it seems to be working out well. We went with a local restaurant that was willing to accommodate our group. Our meetings are at 8 p.m. and are usually finished by 10 p.m. What is great about the restaurant vs. the bar is if you are hungry, the restaurant can satisfy your hunger and thirst. Some of our members have enjoyed this switch immensely. Our club decided to raffle off a 2012 Polaris IQ Shift snowmobile, Montezuma shop toolbox and cash prizes again. We reduced the number of tickets sold to 1000. Thanks to those that got their tickets at the convention. If you missed us at the convention, please contact me at 701-2544433. We are hoping for a sold-out event again. By the time you read this, our annual SND Convention in Minot will be over. I hope you made the trip to the event and that you enjoyed

yourself. “Thank You” to all those that made it possible for the convention to happen in Minot. I also want to say “Thank You” to the Gasmann Coulee Cruisers of Burlington. They hosted the 2011 annual SND convention. Despite all the flooding in your area, you did not give up and cancel. You made it happen! I cannot even begin to imagine how stressful the last couple of months have been for most of you. Somehow “Thank you” does not seem enough. I guess that is all I have to report from this part of the state. Until the snow flies… Dan

Troy Klevgard Region 5 Director Welcome to November....This is the time of year when we really start to think about the new snowmobile season. The State convention has taken place and we have that “Think Snow” mentality going on. With the weather that we have had, hopefully the crops have been harvested and the trails are ready to grub and sign! I was going over the volunteer hour sheet that I submitted to SND for last year and was shocked at some of the numbers that I found. For trail signing, our club put in 275 hours. Now this just isn’t all trail signing, our club has changing over our signs from zip-ties to rivets, but quite a bit is from going out on weekends and pounding. The other part of this equation is the number of individuals that are doing the work.... not that many. I know that this is the same for all the clubs throughout the state. We have our members, but not as many active members that we would like. Most of us go out on a Saturday afternoon, and have a good time while getting the work done. If we can all pitch in and do a little, it helps out. If you are interested in helping out, contact your trail coordinator, I’m sure they will be more than willing to help you out.

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Matt With winter fast approaching it is that time of year again to get your machines ready for the snowmobile season, but don’t forget to check your first aid and survival kits to make sure they are complete and in good working order. Also,

check your tool kit and make sure you carry extra spark plugs and belt. As a reminder, snowmobile registrations will need to be renewed this year.

I look forward to traveling the state again this year teaching our youth about the safe operation of snowmobiles. Anybody 12 and older must possess either a valid driver’s license or snowmobile safety certification to legally operate a snowmobile on public property, including the state snowmobile trail and road ditches. Check out the

snowmobile safety certification course schedule in this issue of Sno-Dak News magazine to find a course near you. If you do not see a course in your area it’s not too late. To get a class in your area give me a call at 328-5384. I would like to wish all of you a fun snowmobile season and I will be seeing you on the trail. Remember to ride safe and wear your helmet.

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Liquor Locker Mary Willert 219 6th St NE Devils Lake, ND 58301 Lumber Plus 518 5th Ave Cando, ND 58324 M & M Performance Mark Olson 412 5th Ave S Devils Lake, ND 58301 Marketplace Motors Jeremy Devier 332 Hwy 2 W Devils Lake, ND 58301 Matejcek Farms kevin 5365 111th Ave NE Brocket, ND 58321 McGuires Dan Lagein PO Box 109 Rugby, ND 58368

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Minnie H Center/Tan Master John Dahlen PO Box 451 Devils Lake, ND 58301

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Mitch Jorde potato Co. Mitch 7295 Hwy 281 Cando, ND 58324

Schwan Wholesale Co. Wade Schwan PO Box 710 Devils Lake, ND 58301

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Sears Hometown Store Eric Boren 346 Hwy 2 W Devils Lake, ND 58301

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Nodak Mutual Insurace Bob, Julie, & Roger 300 Walnut St W Devils Lake, ND 58301

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OK Corral Roger Nygaard PO Box 156 Edmore, ND 58330

Steer Head Saloon Donna Beeter Box 111 Surrey, ND 58785

Outback Autobody Byron Norsby PO Box 914 Minot, ND 58702

Swanson Construction Mike Swanson 6250 24th Ave NE Rugby, ND 58368

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10 High: A way of life

In 2002, two brothers from the mountain town of Dubois, WY in County 10 decided to form a group to unify all forms of extreme sports. The phrase, “work hard and play harder” is not just a motto for this group; it’s a way of life. Cameron and Brandon Chimenti are the brothers who cofounded 10 High and are pushing to include as many people in their mission as they possibly can. “‘There is nothing you can’t have if you are willing to put in an honest day’s work, and work hard enough to earn it,’ was the philosophy from 9 to 5, but come quitting time, it was on!” Brandon said. “Fishing, hunting, 4-wheeling, hiking, horses … With the true passion being snowmobiles.” These two individuals take care of everything for 10 High. The extensive list includes photographing, mechanics, editors, salesmen, athletes and the list can go on forever. 10 High is also known widely for their extreme annual videos they release. They designed a logo that is one of the most recognizable in the extreme sport industry and also release their own clothing line. This unique group brings people

together and excludes absolutely no one from involvement and are always open to new ideas and radical ways to have fun. They are very well known and use the countryside as their backyard. “10 High is unique in that it has no location. It is based on principals and a way of life. Anyone anywhere who is passionate about their life and works hard to maintain it [can be involved],” Brandon said.

valleys, creeks, trees, on rocks, ice hill sides and parking lots. Skipped down rivers at night with low gas just to get home,” Cameron said. The membership count is too high to keep track of and all around the country extreme sport enthusiasts keep working to preserve the lifestyle that Brandon and Cameron live by.

10 High lives and breathes on the philosophy that extreme is the only way to go.

For more information about 10 High, their videos and their clothing line, go to http:// www.10highextreme.com/ or their Facebook page “Ten High”.

“We are always telling each other, just hit it 5 mph faster!” Brandon said. Everywhere they travel and no matter what they ride, they make it a mission to go big, or go home. Friendly competition is what motivates the group to keep trying the next extreme step.

10 High would also like to send out a special thanks to all their sponsors including: Team 1 More, 3C Guiding, Motor Fist, Zbroz Racing, Mod Rods, Ancient Elements Stoneworks, Chimenti Contrating, Lava Moutain Lodge, C3 Power Sports and Braap Wraps.

“If you build it, someone will want to crash on it.” Cameron said. Brandon and Cameron both agree that extreme sporting can be done on just about any surface at any time of year, especially when it comes to snowmobiling. “There are so many good ones. There is on sand (sleds rip on sand) and water. Been stuck in

The 10 High logo is one of the most recognizable in the extreme sports industry.

Polaris CEO Scott Wine to Join Terex Corporation Board of Directors tors and corporate leaders.” Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer reporting in four business segments: Aerial Work Platforms, Construction, Cranes and Materials Processing.

Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Scott Wine will be appointed to the Terex Corporation Board of Directors effective October 10, 2011. “I am honored by the invitation to join Terex’s Board of Directors, a seasoned group that strives to set the standard for corporate governance,” said Wine. “This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Terex’s strategic growth while working with, and learning from, Ron DeFeo (Terex Chairman and CEO), Chris Andersen (Terex Lead Director), and other direc-

Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment for use in various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation, refining, energy and utility industries. “Scott Wine has a proven track record of growing profitable industrial businesses, acquiring and integrating businesses and rapidly driving results,” said Terex Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ronald M. DeFeo. “We look forward to Mr. Wine’s contribution to board decision-making as Terex continues its development toward becoming a superb operating company,” commented Terex Lead Director and Chairman of the Governance and Nominating Committee, G. Chris Andersen.

Wine has served as the CEO of Polaris Industries Inc. since 2008. Prior to joining Polaris, Wine was president of Fire Safety Americas, part of the Fire & Security Division of United Technologies Corporation, and, prior to that time, held senior leadership positions at Danaher Corp. from 2003 to 2007. From 1996 to 2003, he held a number of operations and executive positions, both international and domestic, with Allied Signal Corp.’s Aerospace Division, which became Honeywell International in 1999. Wine began his career as an officer in the United States Navy. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the United States Naval Academy.

About Polaris With annual 2010 sales of $1.99 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets innovative, high quality offroad vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER® for recreational and utility use, snowmobiles, motorcycles and on-road electric powered vehicles. Polaris is a recognized leader in the powersports industry, among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and off-road vehicles. The Company has established a presence in the heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle market with Victory motorcycles and the acquisition of the Indian motorcycle brand. Additionally, Polaris continues to invest in the Global onroad low speed vehicle industry with internally developed vehicles and the acquisition of Global Electric Motorcars (GEM). Polaris enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships. Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII”, and the Company is included in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 stock price index. Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicles accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime at www.polarisindustries.com.

Christian Bros. Racing on DRIFT for XC Team of the Year to race DRIFT in Snocross and Cross-Country Plymouth, Minn. (Oct. 11, 2011) – After claiming championship titles in both oval and cross-country competition in 2011, DRIFT Racing Gear is going wide-open into national snocross competition for 2012 with the Christian Bros. Racing team of Fertile, Minn. One of the most comprehensive and professional independent teams in snowmobile racing, Christian Bros. Racing (CBR) launches into 2012 as the ISOC and USCC Team of the Year with an elite corps of racers including: Pro Rookie of the Year Logan Christian; pro front runner Garth Kaufman; 2010 X Games bronze medalist Cory Davis; and 120 Champion Evan Christian. “Our cross-country team chose DRIFT gear last season because of its quality, style and excellent fit, said CBR team co-owner, Dwight Christian. “Wearing DRIFT, we won the USCC Pro Championship with Ryan Simons. Now both teams will chase championships wearing the latest DRIFT race gear.” The 2012 CBR all-star cross-country team consists of defending Pro Champion Simons; defending I-500 champion Brian Dick; and four-time Pro class winner last season, D.J. Ekre. “Adding the high-horsepower Christian Bros. snocross team to the DRIFT program will launch us high in the sky and on the podium in this very visible form of racing,” said Tom Schaefer, DRIFT Gear supervisor. “The racers will sport the newest DRIFT Racing Suit and associated gear, while the mechanics and support personnel will stay warm and stylish with high-quality DRIFT jackets, pants, gloves and casual sportswear.” CBR will sell select DRIFT gear via a vending trailer at all snocross and most cross-country events. Look for the CBR racers and crew in the latest high-performance DRIFT Racing jackets and bibs at all ISOC and USCC races. For more information, go to www.driftracing.com and www.christianbrosracing.com.

e k n u B e Gab g n i c a R e k n Bu Gabe Bunke

snowmobile racing accident in Beausejour, MB; I was only one-year-old at the time. Despite not personally knowing my dad, I grew up with a burning desire to ride snowmobiles.

As I sit down to write this first column for Sno-Dak News, I am reflecting on how very blessed I am. My name is Gabe Bunke; I am a professional snowmobile racer for Polaris Industries. Polaris and snowmobiles have been a part of my life since birth. My dad, Jerry Bunke, was a Professional Sno Pro racer for Polaris in the late 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. He was the #1 driver for the 1977-78 season, leading the legendary Midnight Blue Express. Tragically, in February of 1978, we lost him in a

In high school, I played hockey and I would drive my snowmobile to and from the rink, just so I could get out and ride. In 1996, I made the personal choice to start racing snowmobiles, and was honored to receive help from people like Burt Basset and Pro 5 Racing. My dad, Jerry Bunke, is the reason why I ride. I feel closer to him when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m on the track.

I have been told by those who knew him, that we share the same passion for racing and the challenge of making a snowmobile be the best it can be with a competitive edge. In the fifteen years I have been racing, I have been honored to participate in some of the most prestigious events Gabe and Boe Bunke

in snowmobiling. From the Soo I-500 to the legendary USCC I-500, I have done them all. Racing is my way of life and I have been lucky to have the support of not only my family, but a great list of sponsors and crew members over the years. Looking forward, I am excited to be able to share my passion for snowmobiles with the readers of Sno-Dak News through this column. Passion for snowmobiles comes in many forms, for some it’s the chance to ride a freshly groomed trail, and for people like me, it’s the chance to push a machine to it’s limit out on the track and to see my wife and three beautiful children greet me at the finish line, while I know my dad is looking down on me. Jerry Bunke

This column is dedicated to all of you who have a burning desire to ride, like I do. There will be stories to share, and I look forward to it. For more information about Gabe Bunke and Bunke Racing go to www.bunkeracing.com

BRP expands avalanche safety awareness courses to the US Valcourt, Québec, September 8, 2011 – BRP is expanding its outreach program on avalanche safety awareness into the Western United States. The program was launched in Western Canada last year. From September through November a qualified avalanche safety instructor will provide free courses at 21 BRP Ski-Doo dealerships in Canada and 19 others in the United States. The courses are open to owners of all snowmobile brands and are presented from a snowmobiler’s perspective. Attendees can expect an informative, interactive and fun evening. Many sessions will be com-

bined with in-store special events. Support from the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) for BRP’s outreach program has been very strong right from the beginning. “These sessions are a great introduction to the knowledge needed to manage avalanche risk in the backcountry,” stated Ian Tomm, Executive Director of the CAC. “With help from BRP, we’re hopeful that participants will be encouraged to take even more training.” “We saw the need to partner with the CAC in furthering avalanche awareness and education. We were pleased

by the large turnout and keen interest demonstrated by snowmobilers in Canada and thus decided to expand the program to the Western part of the United States,” stated Robert Lumley, vicepresident, Sales and Marketing, Ski-Doo and Sea-Doo. For more information on the program or the schedule for avalanche awareness courses, visit www.ski-doo. com, the Ski-Doo Elevation Mountain Blog, or Ski-Doo Mountain Facebook page. for a list of avalanche safety presentations and registration in your area go to www. skidoo.com

The latest from Arctic Cat To help commemorate its 50th Anniversary, Arctic Cat fans can decorate their shop with the new limited edition 50th Anniversary Oil Drum. The 16 gallon steel drum is printed with classic images that trace the 50-year history of Arctic Cat. It’s perfect for use in the shop as a waste can or can be polished up as a centerpiece in any Arctic Cat collection. It’s available empty, or it can be ordered full of any current Arctic Cat snowmobile engine oil. The MSRP of an empty drum is $xx.95 U.S./$xx.95 Canada.

No matter what your riding style is, you will stay dry, warm and comfortable with the new Undergear base-layer options from Arctic Cat. Performance-Weight Undergear is a lightweight, 84-percent polyester/16-percent spandex compression-fit fabric that wicks moisture away from your skin and is available as a pant and crewneck top. For additional warmth during extra-cold temperatures, the Heavyweight Undergear features a 90-percent polyester/10-percent spandex compression-fit fabric that wicks away moisture in a pant and a mock-neck top. All Undergear items feature Flatlocked Comfort Seams and tagless construction for ultimate comfort. They’re available in S – 3XL sizes. The MSRP per item for Performance-Weight Undergear starts at $29.95 U.S./$34.95 Canada, and at $39.95 U.S./$44.95 Canada for the Heavyweight Undergear.

Enhance the back-country boondocking of the new ProClimb models with the new 38-in. A-Arm Kit from Arctic Cat. It converts 2012 model ProClimb machines with a standard 40-41-in. stance to a narrower 38-39-in. adjustable stance via new upper and lower A-arms, tie-rod tubes and shock spacers. With a narrower stance, many riders will experience easier side-hilling. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available with Black, Green or White A-arms and requires shock rebuilding to add a travelreducing spacer. For all 2012 M models that come stock with a 40-41-in. stance. Special MSRP pricing through Jan. 31, 2012 is $199.95 U.S./$229.95 Canada. The 38-in. A-Arm Kit will be available in December at most Arctic Cat dealerships, and through the Arctic Cat online store at www.store.arcticcat.com.

Make a bold, custom statement on any 2012 Arctic Cat model in ProCross or ProClimb chassis with a new Graphics Kit. Constructed from premium, clear-coated 4-mil vinyl featuring a special dry application adhesive compound with Comply technology, these custom graphics are durable and easy to install. The two hood kit options include either the Sabertooth Kit or Team Arctic Kit in green or orange. The two tunnel kit options feature an extra clear laminate for added durability, and are available as the Arctic Cat Kit or the Sno Pro Kit in either green or orange. Kits include both right and left side graphics cut to the exact specifications of the hood and/or tunnel. The MSRP of either hood kit is $199.95 U.S./$229.95 Canada. The MSRP of either tunnel kit is $89.95 U.S./$103.95 Canada.

ALL-NEW 2012 ARCTIC CAT SNO PRO 600 UNVEILED AT HAYDAYS Thief River Falls, Minn. (9/10/11) – The official start to winter kicked off at the largest snowmobile event in the world – Haydays. Thousands of loyal Team Arctic race fans were treated to the first unveiling of the all-new 2012 Arctic Cat Sno Pro 600 race sled. “Racing has been a strong cornerstone of Arctic Cat’s heritage and brand. An arena we have consistently used for testing and development. It’s our commitment to race the ProCross chassis and show the world that our consumers can buy the same snowmobile to conquer the world’s toughest terrain,” said Brad Darling, GM Snow Division. Defending his ISOC Pro Points Championship

If he wins, Hibbert will become the only athlete in the history of Winter X to six-peat. Hibbert has competed every year since 2000 and currently holds 10 medals, six of which are gold.

even better year for our Team Arctic race fans!” About Arctic Cat and Tucker Hibbert Arctic Cat Inc., based in Thief River Falls, Minn., designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles under the Arctic Cat® brand name, as well as related parts, garments and accessories. Its common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.”

Arctic Cat CEO Claude Jordan stated, “Our talented engineers have built our best Sno Pro race sled to date, and that says a lot considering we won every major race or championship title last season. It’s going to be a tough year for our competition, but an

More information regarding the all-new 2012 Sno Pro 600, and other Arctic Cat products please log on to www.arcticcat.com or visit your local dealer. For more information on Tucker Hibbert, please log on to www.tucker-hibbert.com.

Title, Tucker Hibbert will race the full season aboard the allnew 2012 Sno Pro 600 as well as compete for his sixth-consecutive ESPN Winter X Games gold medal.

70’s fashion Icon, Cat Girl unveiled the all-new 2012 Sno Pro 600 and conducted a walk-around with Performance Product Team Manager Troy Halvorson. Halvorson said the all-new Sno Pro 600 will build upon last season’s winning success and the success of the recently introduced ProCross chassis. Key highlights include: All new ProCross Race chassis – Stronger and lighter than 2011 Sno Pro 600 600R race engine with 40mm Mikuni rack style TM carbs w/TPS Front Arctic Race Suspension (ARS) – with Fox Float X Evol Shox All-new Race Slide Action rear suspension equipped with Fox Racing Shox 1.7-in. Snocross track or 1.25-in. Cobra 2-ply Cross Country track Arctic Drive System (ADS) with magnesium chaincase and all-new Torque Overloading Sensing (TOS) bottom sprocket Torque Control Link (TCL) - Links the drive to driven clutch Radial Master Cylinder brake system 5 gallon Snocross or 12 gallon Cross Country fuel tank

Media 101: Inside Secrets to Press Coverage By Dan Gould Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts Snowmobilers do great things, so why don’t they get more press? The answer is simple, most clubs and associations don’t communicate with their local press. How Do The Big Organizations Get Press Coverage? • Large organizations hire pubic relations companies • They produce press releases on a regular basis • They have a data base of media companies in their address book • They are pro-active! Nothing written above is magical or reserved for big P.R. companies, anyone can do it. The lack of a plan is the number one reason for failure within our community. Devise a Media Plan • Form a media committee. A single volunteer will do. • Build a media database. You can find all the contacts with a quick web search. • Familiarize yourself with local reporters - read the papers, watch the news. Oftentimes the editor the association/club newsletter and website is best qualified to lead the P.R. committee. Build a List of Story Ideas • Charity fundraisers • Military functions • Safety programs • Family events • Legislative rides • Work on public lands • Projects that benefit the public Create a Press Release Template If you want to be taken seriously you need to create a press release template - in advance. It should have your organization’s logo and basic contact information, such as mailing address, phone, email, websites, staff and officer’s names. Preparing a template ahead of time allows you to send a press release at a moment’s notice. Press Release Ingredients Your press release should always have these basic ingredients: Who, What, Where, When, and Why. Many press releases have these very words written in bullet points with the facts following each bullet, while others are written in a less formal manner. A title is a good idea, too. Here is an example: • “Snowmobile Ride for the Military” • Who: The Snowstars Snowmobile Club, contact Jane Doe, 508-555-1212, jane@snowstars.com • What: In honor of our military, the Snowstar Club is hosting a free snowmobile ride and barbeque for local servicemen and their families. • Where: Snowstars’ Clubhouse, located at 32 Marshall Street, Sturbridge, MA • When: January 12, 2012, 10 A.M – 3 P.M. Best time for media is 11:30 A.M. • Why: The Snowstars Snowmobile Club are proud to recognize local military families with a day of outdoor fun. Volunteers will lead vets and active duty servicemen on an exciting snowmobile adventure on local

trials. A few tips: • KISS: Keep It Simple Stupid… be brief and to the point • Don’t send your club newsletter, it will get deposited in the round file • Include the best time for coverage and photos. Don’t keep the press waiting around • Grammar & spelling count • Include the name and cell number of a person at the event who will assist the press • If the location is hard to find, include basic directions Send The Press Release To Everyone! The more editors see it, the better chance it will get covered. • News Desk • Regional News Desk • Sunday Editor • Photo Department • Sports Department • Features & Lifestyles • Outdoors Editor • Calendar / Events • Any reporters or photographers you may already know. Email is the best way to communicate, editors can forward it to reporters and photographers. Send the notice about a week before the event takes place. Post the press release on your website and community websites. Be Prepared For The Interview, Know The Facts. • Prepare a club and association fact sheet. This should be on your website already. • Be informed about the event, the reporter will ask questions. • If there is a controversial issue be sure you are familiar with the facts. During the Interview • Deliver your message in a concise simple manner • Don’t be afraid to use a cheat sheet • Don’t ad-lib. If you don’t know the answer, promise to get back to them • Follow-up is important, send additional information ASAP. • Reporters have tight deadlines, respect their limited time. • Point them to your website as a resource of information • Get the reporters contact info for future use • Offer hand-outs and business cards Extra Credit: Handouts That Promote Snowmobiling • Economic impact • Membership numbers • Charitable fundraising • Community service • Copies of your publication • Upcoming events • History or facts • Major projects and accomplishments

Photo Opportunities • Photos catch the reader’s eye, sometimes a photo and caption say it all • Tell your story with visuals: Photographers want to see something interesting • Action shots are best, people sitting around a table are not compelling • Offer the photographer a ride • Help the photographer with I.D.’s, business cards are nice Cater To The Press • Do not make them wait around! Get them in & out in a timely manner. • You may like the cold, the reporter may not. Gimmie shelter, coffee & donuts. Small Publications: What You Should Send Weekly publications and community websites have tiny staffs, often one or two people. They happily accept photos and stories from the public. This is a great opportunity to promote your club. Email them your press release and… • Digital photos with detailed captions • Short & sweet stories • Follow-up with a brief phone call, just to introduce yourself Remember, reporters and photographers are always looking for interesting stories, they appreciate story ideas and photo opportunities. Dan Gould has been a photojournalist for over 30 years. As chief photographer of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette and telegram.com he manages the daily assignments of the photo department.