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Here are a few tips to stay safe while riding a snowmobile on trails.

Hi everyone, I hope you are enjoying the snowmobiling season.

There are fourteen trail associations in ND. Each association has trails with beautiful scenery. I have listed how many miles each system maintains. This way you can set up a ride for your club or your family in different areas in North Dakota. So if you have only a day or a couple of days there are many areas to ride.

Peace Garden Trail – 190 miles, North Central – 180 miles, SnoTrails 351 miles, Lake Region – 216 miles, Northeast Trail – 423 miles, Red River North Trail – 146 miles, Red River South Trail – 139 miles, Mayville-Portland Trail – 74 miles, Cattail Trail – 104 miles, East

Central Valley Trail – 202 miles, Southern Valley Trail – 136 miles, Sargent County Trail – 90 miles, Sheyenne Valley Trail – 286 miles, and Missouri Valley Trail – 213 miles.

Please check out each of the trail systems. The snowmobile members have worked very hard to sign and maintain the trail system. Check out snowmobilend.org to check trail conditions and a map of the trail. OH YEAH! Don’t forget your camera, to take memorable photos of the scenery or someone getting their snowmobile stuck.

Remember the Pink Ribbon Ride is January 10th and 11th 2014, at Lake Metigoshe at the Twin Oaks.

We raise money for men and women who have breast cancer.

Hello fellow snowmobilers, Here we are at the beginning of the season again. There is a little white on the ground and winter weather advisory for the beginning of the week.

Of course by the time you are reading this, that will be history, but hopefully we are riding.

We had our first club meeting the week before Thanksgiving. I belong to the Ridge Runners out of the Fordville area. Our club has broken the trail into sections and guys have volunteered to be in charge of a section, meaning they put up and take down the signs in their section. One section was signed already and I am hearing the bulk of the rest was done over the holiday weekend. Thanks to our guys and

everyone who helped sign trail.

At this time we have a good number of people registered for the convention in Grand Forks. It seems like there is a core group who are there year in and year out plus some new faces. I hope you were there. A lot of work goes into planning the convention. There are certain things that have to get done, like the general meeting and the classes plus trying to squeeze some fun into the weekend as well. We took two buses to Polaris for a tour of the factory. I was surprised at how quickly the buses filled. We really didn’t know what to expect. I hope that was a draw for the convention and if all goes well, maybe we will do it again.

Have a great season, ride safe,

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There is a silent and live auction and heartwarming stories of breast cancer survivors. We have a great time!

If you can or can’t make it have your club or yourself donate money or a gift to raise money to help men and women in ND. Remember it goes for a great cause. I hope to see you there; you get to meet amazing people.

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This month, I celebrate 12 years with Snowmobile North Dakota.

Wow, that sounds like a long time and it’s crazy how fast those years flew by. During this time, I’ve seen the organization grab hold of several new opportunities and work very hard to stay involved with snowmobiling at all levels. Some of my favorite experiences include participating in the legislative sessions, working hard to provide the advertisers and readers what they want in this publication, getting to visit North Dakota’s hidden jewels along the snowmobile trails; but most of all it’s getting to work with wonderful individuals from all over the state. The energy the members and volunteers generate is awesome making it hard to not have passion for this recreation. I’ve snowmobiled my entire life, so naturally one of my favorite things is to chat about it with a fellow rider. I’ve been fortunate these chats have happened with people from all over and it’s helped me become a better trail manager!

So cheers to 2014 and many new opportunities for snowmobilers.

We all remember the saying, “Knowledge is Power!” It’s a phrase that has been shared over the years and even broadcasted on national television. No matter what you are talking about, this phrase speaks the truth! SND’s website has been filled with lots of “power” but reality is it can be lots to consume when trying to sort through it. And let’s face it, how one person organizes his closet, is how another man organizes his floor leaving guesswork on where things are now hiding. Everyone’s busy these days and we all know time is valuable, so if you have a question, please call or email the office. Todd, Tari and I are happy to assist and want you armed with plenty of power!

I’m very excited about this season’s events because it helps SND honor its 40th anniversary. Thanks to all of the clubs that have helped promote the snowmobile trails through local events. Please make sure to get the information to the office so we can place it on the event calendar. There are two events that stand out this season. The first is the Pink Ribbon Riders ND Snow Run because we get to celebrate its 5th Anniversary.

To celebrate in style we are hosting an afternoon ride at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 10. The ride will leave from Twin Oaks Resort and travel to the International Peace Gardens.

Plus participants get to celebrate to Tigirlily, the amazing young ladies taking the North Dakota’s concert scene by storm. They have not performed in Bottineau so we need to give them a hearty snowmobile welcome. Welcome party tickets can be purchased for Friday night’s celebration.

The other event I’m excited about is the International Ride scheduled for February 14 – 15. The event will start in Minot at the Hyatt House with a Friday evening social. On Saturday morning participants head north and make their way to Sherwood, ND. A lunch will be held on the trail with a ribbon cutting ceremony afterwards. The ceremony will be held on international grounds and then we’ll make our way to Carnduff, Saskatchewan. The evening will end with a closing celebration!

Registration is required for both of these events and both will require a passport or enhanced drivers license.

Please visit www.snowmobilend.org to learn more about the events and register! Have a happy January and looking forward to seeing all of you on the snow!

Memberships have been rolling into the office like crazy the past couple of months. If you haven’t gotten yours paid yet make sure to get it into the office or this could be your last issue of the Sno-Dak this season!

Clubs have been sending in event dates into the office. Please contact the office so we can get your local club events up on the SND website.

Some events that are coming up is the Pink Ribbon Ride on January 10-11 in Bottineau, the State Ride on February 8 in Walhalla, the

International Ride on February 15 between North Dakota and Saskatchewan (passport required) and many more exciting Fun Runs.

Another convention has come and gone. Hopefully this was another successful event. This year we wanted to get the youth involved and offered a free registration for kids.

At this point we have had around 25 kids. That’s awesome! It’s always great seeing the youth getting involved in the sport and hope we continue working on recruiting them.

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trails this season! And make sure to thank the local club members that make the snowmobile trails possible for all of us to be riding on!

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The Sno-Dak News took the opportunity to chat one on one with Dave Vad, the owner of Johnson Sport Center in Bottineau, ND and a representative for Bearclaw Sales & Service in Cooke City, Montana.

Sno-Dak News (SDN): What types of products does Johnson Sport Center offer?

Dave Vad (DV): Johnson Sport Center is a full Powersports & Marine Dealer offering Honda, BRP, Polaris, Sylvan, Mercury and Honda outboards to recreational enthusiasts.

SDN: How did you connect with Bearclaw Sales & Service in Cooke City, MT? DV: Bob Smith is the owner of Bearclaw Sales & Service. I’ve had the opportunity to snowmobiling with Bob for year. Bob and I were both Arctic Cat dealers for years and we became great friends.

SDN: What products does Bearclaw Sales & Service offer?

DV: Bearclaw Sales & Service offers snowmobile accessories, clothing and sled rentals. During the summer, Bearclaw Sales & Service also offers ATV rentals.

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DV: I like riding in Cooke City, Montana because to me it’s not a tourist trap. The area offers open country riding which I think is great and it seems you can always find excellent riding conditions somewhere in the area.

SDN: What kinds of services and conveniences does Cooke City, Montana offer to snowmobilers?

DV: Cooke City, Montana has every convenience a snowmobiler looks for when heading west. Riders can expect hotels, restaurants, fuel, bars and miles of open country to enjoy.

SDN: Why did the companies choose to support Sled’N Snap for Snowmobile North Dakota?

DV: As a member of the Roaring 20’s snowmobile club and a volunteer of the Peace Garden Trail Association I understand the importance of snowmobile registration and how North Dakota’s snowmobile program depends on it to help maintain the state trails. Sled’N Snap is a great way to promote awareness and funding of the state snowmobile program while having some fun sharing snowmobile photos and taking a chance at winning awesome prizes!

SDN: Where can snowmobilers find more information on Johnson Sport Center and Bearclaw Sales & Service?

DV: Contact Johnson Sport Center at 701-228-3762, jsc@utma. com or http://www.johnsonsportcenter.com/. Contact Bearclaw Sales & Service at 406-838-2040, CatHseBob@aol.com or www. bearclawsalesandservice.com.

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35th Annual State Snowmobile Convention Dedication, Passion, Engaged, Input, Direction, Future, Honor, Adventure, Excitement, Determined, Giving…

These words filled the halls of the 35th annual state snowmobile convention December 6th and 7th at the Howard Johnson in Grand Forks, ND. It’s exciting to be a part of such an amazing event that brings a variety of expertise and passion to the state snowmobile trails and program. In a nutshell, these individuals work hard to provide access for snowmobilers to recreate and work even harder making sure opportunities exist for snowmobile trails.

The Ridge Runners snowmobile club of Fordville provided transportation to the Polaris factory in Roseau, MN on Friday. Everyone enjoyed the tour; highlights included the museum and gift shop which are a must see if you haven’t taken this trip. The ride even provided some excitement that afternoon!

SND thanks the North Dakota Commerce Department – Tourism Division and Polaris Industries for sending representatives to the event to provide the latest information on opportunities for snowmobile clubs.

Gray Rentz and Kayla Kaser with Polaris Industries spoke about the companies

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snow trails app and how it features support for the local snowmobile clubs to provide donations, trail condition reports, event information and the snowmobile trails GPS’d. Those of you with smart phones and tablets, if you haven’t checked this app out, you’re missing out. The app has awesome features making any snowmobiler’s trip successful! Heather LeMoine spoke about the Tourism opportunities nonresidents are looking for when wanting to take a trip to North Dakota. It was excellent information that could help with direction on the types of events riders are looking for when heading out for their next adventure.

The Department of Tourism has been working hard trying to provide promotional opportunities at no to low costs to help promote local events and activities.

Definitely stop by the North Dakota Tourism website to learn more about how the division can help your club and potential grant opportunities for funding.

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A total of 25 kids under the age of 17 attended the event; the average age of 10. The kids participated in games, a snowman drawing contest, swimming and were entertained with flight simulators sponsored by the non-profit organization Aviation Education of North Dakota.

Thanks to Sean Davis and Allison Wanner for making the kids end with a bang! As the kids took to piloting planes, the adults participated in a Poker Walk sponsored by the Red River Snowmobile club of Grand Forks. Proceeds from the Poker Walk were donated to the Pink Ribbon Riders ND Snow Run to help make the 5th anniversary an event to remember.

Thanks to everyone that showed up and helped make the 35th state snowmobile convention a success!

programs Sled’N Snap. Sled’N Snap encourages snowmobile registration through social Groomer of the Year media providing chances to win excellent prizes such as trailers, helmets, vacation packages and guide trips. The best part is both resident and non-residents with sleds registered in North Dakota can qualify for this program. Take the time to register today!

Classes overflowed with volunteers seeking to learn about the new signing changes taking place for the 2014-2015 season and operators wanting to help groom the state snowmobile trail. The evening honored individuals that work hard to assist with the state snowmobile trail program. Congrats to the new Hall of Fame inductee Dennis Gravseth and being nominated into an elite group of people that have helped go above and beyond for the program.

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Mark Shipley Region 2 Update Cheers and Happy New Year to everyone. As I begin this article, I wonder what is in store for us this year. A white winter would be wonderful, measureable snowfall and mild temperatures. This area of Region 2 has only received 3”of snow. Up till now we’ve been making ice in the area, so we have more ice than snow but, for the safety of our operators and the equipment, it’s good and we will be grooming soon according to the latest forecast, which is predicting measureable amounts for a large area. The Lake Region and Northern Exposure Snowmobile Clubs had to put in extra time again this year concerning the trails.

Erik h c i r t e i D January 18 – 26, 2014 is recognized as International Snowmobile Safety Week. I, Erik Dietrich, Motorized Recreation Coordinator would like to remind everyone to keep snowmobiling safe.

Necessary approvals have been received for trail relocations. Thank you to everyone for allowing the trails to be moved with new signed land leases. This effort will be followed by new maps within the Trail Associations. Additional thank you goes out to all the members for your volunteer hours.

For me, knowing I also was able to be involved in the efforts required to make the trails safe for the sport we enjoy continues to be a good feeling.

In closing, thank you to SND and the Board of Directors for awarding the new Groomer to the Lake Region.

Safe Snowmobiling means riding within your own capabilities, operating at safe and appropriate speeds for the terrain, never drinking alcoholic beverages before or while riding and always wearing a helmet and adequate clothing. Occasionally problems occur, and snowmobilers should always be prepared. Use the buddy system and snowmobile with another person, never ride alone. Remember to take along a spare belt, spark plugs and tools to do basic repairs and also carry emergency supplies, such as a basic first aid kit, food, matches, flashlight and shelter building materials. Most importantly, always use common sense and keep a clear head.

P.S. I just received a phone call that the new groomer has arrived. We do get to open one of our presents early.

Thanks, Mark

Learn all you can about responsible snowmobiling and always ride safe ride smart.

Remember that youth ages 12 and older need a snowmobile safety certification to ride on public lands. Go to ridesafe.nd.gov to find a safety class in your area.

Test your snowmobile safety skills by visiting the Snowmobile North Dakota website at www.snowmobilend.org and click on the Safety Education page to take a free safety quiz.

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VALLELY SPORT & MARINE 2125 ELK DRIVE MINOT, ND VALLELYMARINE.COM

U MOTORS, INC. 217 38TH ST S FARGO, ND UMOTORSINC.COM

VALLELY SPORT & MARINE 2800 E BISMARCK EXPY BISMARCK, ND VALLELYMARINE.COM

SND Officers

SND Staff

PRESIDENT Laura Forbes 45 Rolling Hills Dr Minot, ND 58703 701-839-1050 dlforbes@min.midco.net

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Keri Wanner 1600 E Century Ave, Suite 3 Bismarck, ND 58503 701-328-5377 701-328-5363 (F) keri@snowmobilend.org

VICE PRESIDENT Sheri Hoffmann 4320 Camp Ave Larimore, ND 58251 701-397-5260 nwhoff@polarcomm.com DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Marty Malachowski 4198 13th St NW Lot 33 Garrison, ND 58540 701-337-2350 lmmala@srt.com

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST Tari Norby 1600 E Century Ave, Suite 3 Bismarck, ND 58503 701-328-5377 701-328-5363 (F) tari@snowmobilend.org

Beaver Valley Sno-Goer’s Dan Tveito PO Box 394 Linton, ND 58552 701-254-4433

Magic City Driftbusters Laura Forbes PO Box 1094 Minot, ND 58702 701-839-1050

Cattail Snoriders Ben Gullicks 931 142nd Ave SE Galesburg, ND 58035 701-3712165

Marion Snoriders Kevin Isakson 10510 63rd St SE Litchville, ND 58461 701-883-5315

Dakota Trailblazers Sherman Pladsen PO Box 1012 Minot, ND 58702 701-720-9501

May-Port Sno Travelers Greg Thykeson Box 221 Portland, ND 58274 701-371-6582

Flatland Trailblazers Dave Seltvedt 2363 46th Ave NE Harvey, ND 58341 701-324-2698

Minto Area Joy Riders Trevor Slominski PO Box 111 Minto, ND 58261

Gasmann Coulee Cruisers Kelly Stromberg PO Box 14 Burlington, ND 58722 701-725-4374

Moonlighters Snowmobile & ATV Club Randy Barta 9453 104th Ave NE Langdon, ND 58249 701-256-3303

Jim River Driftskippers Gene Leininger 3181 Hwy 281 SE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-320-3631

Mouse River Sled Runners Tony Best PO Box 523 Towner, ND 58788 701-833-0253 Nekoma Trailblazers Bob Wilhelmi 212 Main St Nekoma, ND 58355 701-949-2781 North Valley Riders Mark Briese 14399 County Rd 3 St. Thomas, ND 58276 701-257-6448

Brian Sauer 1405 9th Ave. E Langdon, ND 58249 701-370-9019 bnc@utma.com

Byron Norsby PO Box 914 Minot, ND 58702 701-728-6688 outbackautobody@srt.com

REGION 4 Shawn Cole 2055 W Main St Valley City, ND 58072 701-840-1663 scole@csicable.net

REGION 2 Mark Shipley PO Box 493 Devils Lake, ND 58301 701-662-6896 marley493@yahoo.com

Todd Rasmusson 6340 Valley Rd Lisbon, ND 58054 701-678-2862 tnrasmusson@drtel.net

Jesse Fritz 20 Country Rd Rugby, ND 58368 701-208-1253 screemn80@hotmail.com REGION 3 Perry Brintnell 12668 57th St NE Fordville, ND 58231 701-331-1096 xcr600pb@polarcomm.com

Clubs

2013-2014

Little Missouri Snowmobile & ATV Club Mike Storley 1491 1st Ave E Dickinson, ND 58601

REGION 1 Dale Deibert PO Box 99 Surrey, ND 58785 701-721-9378 vdeibert@srt.com

TRAIL INSPECTOR Todd Thronson 1600 E Century Ave, Suite 3 Bismarck, ND 58503 701-328-5377 701-328-5363 (F) todd@snowmobilend.org MARKETING SPECIALIST Chelsey Thronson 1600 E Century Ave, Suite 3 Bismarck, ND 58503 701-328-5377 701-328-5363 (F) chelsey@snowmobilend.org

Lake Region Mark Shipley PO Box 981 Devils Lake, ND 58301 701-739-8263

Board of Directors

Northern Exposure Snowmobile Club Nick Parslow 403 Washington St Bisbee, ND 58317 701-793-4956 Northern Lights Trailblazers Joanie Bruggeman PO Box 191 Rugby, ND 58368 701-681-1361

Kristie Thone 307 Dakota Ave Horace, ND 58047 701-277-8709 thone13@gmail.com

2013-2014 Roaring 20’s Loren Johnson 61 Green Acres Ave Bottineau, ND 58318 701-228-4272 Rough Rider Snowmobile Association Al Hossel PO Box 4162 Bismarck, ND 58502 701-391-8713

Rural Cass Pembina Hills Trail Riders Snowmobile Club Tod Soeby Jason McSparron PO Box 825 PO Box 58 Walhalla, ND 58282 Casselton, ND 58012 701-549-3711 Sargent County Ransom County Snowmobile Club Driftskippers Aaron Lyon Shane Radtke 620 7th Ave 101 Main St Milnor, ND 58060 Lisbon, ND 58054 701-640-1251 Red River Sno-Riders Kristi Thone PO Box 2295 Fargo, ND 58108 701-277-8709

Seldom Seen Snowmobile Club Scott Gailfus PO Box 25 Rock Lake, ND 58365

Red River Snowmobile Club Steve Magnuson 225 Plain Hills Dr Grand Forks, ND 58201 701-746-5370

Sheyenne Sno-Drifters Joel Iverson PO Box 342 Valley City, ND 58072 701-845-6674

Ridge Runners Perry Brintnell PO Box 132 Fordville, ND 58231 701-331-1096

REGION 5 Victor Evjen 7604 Brink Dr Horace, ND 58047 701-429-1657 evjen2008@gmail.com

Sno-Busters Dirck Nash 609 Ivy Ave Oakes, ND 58474

Southern Valley Trail Riders Association JD Link 17290 78th St SE Wahpeton, ND 58075 701-640-8061 Tri-County Snow Dusters Bev Bachmeier 10517 55th St NE Brocket, ND 58321 Tri-County Trailriders Christian Larson PO Box 55 Park River, ND 58270 701-284-6207 Turtle River Roughriders Brandon Thorvilson PO Box 131 Manvel, ND 58256 218-791-9818 Valley Snow Drifters Gene Loftsgard 125 Manvel Circle Grafton, ND 58237 Walsh Coulee Cruisers Chad Lindell 7101 123rd Ave NE Adams, ND 58210 701-331-2459 Williston Trail Riders Russel Wyman PO Box 235 Williston, ND 58802 701-570-7355

Associate Members

2013-2014 Ackerman Acres Resort 318 Shelvers Place Devils Lake, ND 58301

Emery Visto Imp. 1009 S 7th St Oakes, ND 58474 701-742-2167

Action Motor Sports 1417 38th Ave SE Mandan, ND 58554 701-667-4524

Flyway Bar 107 Railroad Ave Webster, ND 58382

Boehmer Snowmobile Repair 9446 62nd St NE Lawton, ND 58345 C & L Electric PO Box 217 Munich, ND 58352 701-370-1555 Computer Express 505 Main Ave Oakes, ND 58474 701-742-2632 Dakota Outdoors 949 2nd Ave N Grand Forks, ND 58203 701-215-0641 Donna’s Diner 604 Main Ave Oakes, ND 58474 701-742-2013

Ken’s Auto Inc. 95 N 2nd St Strasburg, ND 58573 701-776-5346

Klemestrud Plumbing, Heating & Air Cond.

PO Box 648 Devils Lake, ND 58301

Hampden-Edmore Cooperative PO Box 126 Hampden, ND 58388

Kvalevog Drywall & Painting 8210 52nd St NE Devils Lake, ND 58301 701-662-4459

HWY MVP 209 Hwy 2 SE Rugby, ND 58368 701-776-5346 Indian Triumph of Fargo 2745 Main Ave Fargo, ND 58103 701-277-4584 Keller Paving & Landscaping Inc. 1820 Hwy 2 Bypass E Minot, ND 58701 701-852-5030

Mike’s Body, Paint & Glass, Inc. PO Box 328 Towner, ND 58788 701-537-5770

Moritz Sport & Marine 2540 Marina Rd SE Mandan, ND 58554 701-222-2000 Mostad Insurance 824 3rd St Langdon, ND 58249 701-256-2253

2013-2014 Revolutions Power Sports 4225 36th Ave S Grand Forks, ND 58201 701-746-4997

St. Michel Furniture 137 Main Ave S Rugby, ND 58368 701-776-5887

Roughrider HarleyDavidson 3708 Memorial Hwy Mandan, ND 58554 701-663-2220

Taras Thrifty White 610 Main Ave Oakes, ND 58474 701-742-3824

Schwan Wholesale PO Box 710 Devils Lake, ND 58301 Shake N Bake 502 Main Ave Oakes, ND 58474 701-742-3036

Leevers Foods 323 5th St NE Devils Lake, ND 58301 701-662-4945

Napa 803 7th St S Oakes, ND 58474 701-742-2192

Marketplace Motors 332 Hwy 2 W Devils Lake, ND 58301 701-662-7571

Napa Auto Parts 515 College Dr N Devils Lake, ND 58301

South Dakota Snowmobile Association PO Box 206 Gary, SD 57237

Praskas Hardware Hank 19 S 5th St Oakes, ND 58474 701-742-2034

South Dakota Wheat Growers 600 7th St S Oakes, ND 58474 701-+742-2149

Mertz Lumber 715 S 7th S Oakes, ND 58474 701-742-9663

The Glass Shop 319 S College Dr Devils Lake, ND 58301 701-351-3342 Walhalla Inn Box 94 Walhalla, ND 58282 Wheels Inc. 432 36th St S Fargo, ND 58103 701-235-6459 Wild Roe Foral & Enchanted Events 5002 Main Ave Oakes, ND 58474 701-742-3316

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BRC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION RESULTS

-- The BlueRibbon Coalition is proud to announce the results of the recent BRC Board of Directors Election, which saw the re-election or election of four candidates to positions on the BRC Board of Directors.

Re-elected to the BRC Board of Directors are Kay Lloyd and John Stewart. The two new candidates elected to the board are Danny Hale and Jack Welch (Jack Welch is a former member of the Board of Directors and a past President).

The BlueRibbon Coalition would like everyone to join them in welcoming these fine new board members. Each of them brings a number of outstanding assets to the

recreational access table, and we look forward to working with them as they assume their new positions at the onset of 2014.

BRC would also like to thank all those who participated in the election and submitted their vote. The final tally of election results was tabulated at the BRC General Membership Meeting on December 7, 2013, in Pocatello, Idaho. All votes were gathered from members in good standing and were tabulated on location, online, via absentee ballot, or via proxy vote.

For a review of the candidates for this election, visit: http://www.sharetrails. org/story/2013/10/02/brc-

board-elections-generalmembership-meeting Additionally, at the BRC Board Meeting (October 2627, 2013), new officers for the 2014 BRC Board of Directors were elected. These officers are as follows: OFFICERS, 2014 President - John Parrinello (a.k.a. “JP�)

Vice President - Glen Zumwalt Treasurer - Joni Mogstad Secretary - Todd Ockert The rules and standards used in the election of the BRC Board of Directors, as well as those used in the election of the BRC Board Officers, are outlined in the bylaws of the BlueRibbon Coalition, Inc.

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SDN: What kind of tips do you recommend to snowmobilers visiting Cooke City?

DV: Be prepared and always check with locals on the snow conditions. And remember safety always makes a great trip!

SDN: Not including snowmobiling, what other types of services does the companies offer?

DV: Bearclaw Sales & Service rents ATV and UTV’s in the off season and Johnson Sport Center is a full line marine dealer in the summer.

Thanks for your time Dave and cheers to a great season!

History of Cooke City July of 1870 marks the first record of the discovery of gold by a rugged group of prospectors that included Horne Miller, Ed Hibbard, J.H. Moore, A.B. Henderson and James Gurley. Development was hindered because the area was part of the Crow Indian Reservation. In April of 1882 the reservation boundaries were released and the mountains were opened up to the awaiting prospectors. This mineral rich area was now known as the New World Mining District. The high elevation and lack of roads in this rugged terrain hampered the already short mining season.

Prior to 1882 Cooke City was simply known as the Miners Camp, Clarks Fork City, and Galena City.

Many of the miners had wanted the name Edelweiss. Jay Cooke Jr. was a Pacific Railroad contractor and the son of an investor in the Northern Pacific Railroad. He was promoting the promise of development and the much needed railroad to this mountain hamlet. As history records, the railroad never came. On Feb.1, 1882 the town was officially deemed Cooke City, Montana Territory in his honor.

Like most western mining towns, the population changed with the flow of mining development and failures. The town site was platted by 1883. The population consisted of 227 voters who gave lively support

to the two smelters, two sawmills, three general stores, two hotels, two livery stables and the local meat market.

Present day Cooke City, Montana boasts of approximately 100 hardy citizens who play host to the winter wonderland sports of snowmobiling, tour skiing and winter photography. The summer season welcomes the three hundred or so summer residents. Cooke City is bordered by Custer, Shoshone and Gallatin National Forests. The many streams and high country lakes are enjoyed by fisherman, campers and hikers. Bear, moose, elk and deer make their home in this pristine landscape.

When traveling to Cooke City from the northeast, one can enjoy the stunning Bearthooth Mountain Range with alpine elevations of 12,000 ft. To the east is the beautiful Chief Joseph Scenic Highway.

Four miles west is the northeast entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The ancient Bannock Indian Trail is in close proximity. Old miner’s cabins and the remains of hopeful mining claims sit silent on the northern mountain range. History provided by www.cookecitychanber.org.

Photos courtesy of the Cooke City Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page

Polaris Announces Strategic Partnership with Ariens Company Alliance will offer both companies new strategic opportunities to grow in adjacent markets

Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced a strategic partnership with Ariens Company, a Brillion, Wis.-based manufacturer of outdoor power equipment.

Ariens is a family-owned manufacturer of snow blowers, lawnmowers and other outdoor power equipment.

In the 80 years since its founding, Ariens has driven exceptional growth across its product lines, sold under Ariens, Gravely, and other brands. Both companies will benefit from this arrangement, growing through exposure to adjacent markets while fostering innovation through shared technology and R&D investments.

for many years to come.”

The partnership includes supplying Ariens with a highly differentiated work vehicle.

Branded Gravely, the vehicle will have different performance and styling characteristics to meet the requirements of Gravely’s work-focused end users. And with both Polaris and Ariens investing in research and development of new technology, this partnership enables the companies to leverage information, technology and R&D investments, making innovation more efficient.

“By partnering with Ariens, we bring together two leading and highly-respected companies that are well-positioned for growth,” said Scott Wine, Polaris Chairman and CEO.

Additionally, it provides both companies access to expanded dealer channel opportunities. The two company’s service complementary customer bases through well-developed dealer networks, and this partnership will create new sales opportunities for select dealerships in both networks.

“This partnership will enable Polaris to grow beyond our core powersports market, as we will reach new customers with innovative, relevant new products. We are looking forward to working with Ariens

“This partnership will create an even stronger dealer network by bringing together the related categories of outdoor powersports and outdoor power equipment.

Dealers for the two companies

share a lot of commonality including the understanding of how to serve and service the customers in this outdoor space,” said Dan Ariens, Ariens Company President and CEO. “With Polaris’ position as the global power sports leader, we are looking forward to collaborating on projects that drive results for both companies.”

Beyond market leadership, Polaris and Ariens also share similarities in their business cultures.

Both have long histories rooted in the Midwest and have grown significantly with a disciplined focus on lean manufacturing processes, innovative products and passionate employees.

Polaris has successfully executed similar partnerships in the past, notably its ongoing partnership with Bobcat Company and Eicher Motors in India.

60 Sleds in 60 Days – The Polaris Sled-a-Day Giveaway MEDINA, Minn. (Dec. 19, 2013) – To kick-off the celebration of 60 years of Terrain Domination, Polaris is giving away 60 Sleds in 60 Days through “The Polaris Sled-a-Day Giveaway.”

Polaris will give away 60 model year 2015 Polaris snowmobiles in 60 days to lucky riders who will enjoy the ultimate snowmobiling experience.

Starting Jan. 1, 2014, consumers can visit Polaris snowmobile dealerships to enter for their chance to win a new 2015 snowmobile.

Polaris will draw one winner’s name daily from Jan. 4, 2014, through March 4, 2014.

The earlier you register, the more days you’ll be eligible to win. So register early in 2014 and good luck from Polaris – proudly celebrating 60 years of Terrain Domination.

Contact: Marlys Knutson P: 763-542-0533 E: marlys.knutson@polaris.com

BRP Produces 300,oooth LYNX Snowmobile

Rovaniemi, Finland, December 19, 2013– BRP produced its 300,000th Lynx snowmobile on December 16, 2013, a 2014 Lynx Boondocker 3900 800 E-TEC model, in its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Rovaniemi, Finland, in the Arctic Circle.

“I am proud of the work that has made BRP’s Lynx brand the leading snowmobile brand in Europe,” says Jukka Jokinen, vice-president, BRP Finland. “The Lynx story began in 1967. With consistent research and development, we have since become industry leaders. Thanks to our employees who have made this milestone possible.”

Finland’s Minister of Labour, Lauri Ihalainen, visited the facility for the occasion and praised BRP and its employees for demonstrating that Finland has the skills to produce competitive world-class products.

BRP currently employs more than 300 people in its Finnish manufacturing facility, which also assembles some models of Ski-Doo snowmobiles and Can-Am ATVs. One of BRP’s 2013 Can‑Am innovations is a six-wheeled ATV that was developed in Rovaniemi, where it will also be assembled.

Developed for Nordic environment and snow conditions, Lynx snowmobiles meet the needs and preferences of local snowmobilers.

The design and look of Lynx sleds reflect an image of its wild namesake.

Lynx and Ski-Doo snowmobiles are industry-leaders in the Scandinavian market. Lynx snowmobiles have also had outstanding success in racing arenas. Seven of the past 13 winners of the SnowCross world championships did so on Lynx sleds.

Polaris Snocross Racer Andrew Lieders Earns Sweep, Wins Both ISOC Pro Lite Finals at Bessemer, Mich.

Polaris Pro Open Racers Are 2-3-4 in Points After Earning Three Podium Finishes MEDINA, Minn. (Dec. 11, 2013) – After an impressive display of Polaris Terrain Domination in ISOC National snocross racing last weekend, Polaris racers are second, third and fourth in the Pro Open points standings, and Polaris racers fill the top five spots in the Pro Lite standings. Leading the way in Dec. 6-7 ISOC racing at Bessemer, Michigan, were Andrew Lieders, who won both of the weekend’s Pro Lite finals, and Pro Open racers Kyle Pallin, Kody Kamm and Ross Martin, each of whom earned a spot on the podium with a top-three finish.

In the weekend’s two Pro Open finals: • Kyle Pallin (Team LaVallee), who is from Ironwood, Michigan, less than 10 miles from

the race site, finished fifth and second in the two finals, and he left the Upper Peninsula

second in Pro Open points.

• Kody Kamm (Hentges Racing) finished 3-4 in the weekend’s finals, and he is currently

third in class points.

• Ross Martin (Judnick Motorsports) finished second and fifth, and he is fourth in points.

In the Pro Lite class: • Andrew Lieders (Team LaVallee) won both finals and moved into second in the

points standings, behind fellow Polaris driver Andrew Carlson (Carlson Motorsports).

• Five Polaris racers finished in the top 10 in both finals, including finishing 1-2-3-4 on Saturday.

• Polaris racers are in the top five spots in the points standings.

The weekend also included a win by Justin Tate (2-Eight Motorsports) in the Pro-Am +30 final.

PRO OPEN: Three Polaris Racers Reach the Podium In Friday night’s Pro Open final, three Polaris racers finished in the top five, and in both of the weekend’s finals, Polaris racers earned five spots in the top 10. Ross Martin took second on Friday, while Kody Kamm was third, Kyle Pallin was fifth, Justin Broberg (Hentges Racing) was seventh, and Iain Hayden (Rockstar Energy Polaris) was 10th.

On Saturday, Pallin reached the podium with a second-place finish, followed by Kamm in fourth, Martin in fifth, Broberg in seventh, Jake Scott (Team LaVallee) in 14th, and Levi LaVallee (Team LaVallee) in 15th.

Polaris racers in the top 15 in Pro Open points were: 2. Pallin; 3. Kamm; 4. Martin; 7. Broberg; 10.

Hayden; 12. Scott; and 15. LaVallee.

PRO LITE: Andrew Lieders Dominates at Bessemer In the Friday night final, Andrew Lieders won and Andrew Carlson joined him on the podium with a third-place finish. Marcus Johansson (Carlson Motorsports) was fourth, Corin Todd (Leighton Motorsports) was sixth, and Zak Mason (Leighton Motorsports) was ninth.

In Saturday’s final, Lieders won again for a weekend sweep, and he led a Polaris parade across the finish line. He was followed by Todd in second, Carlson in third, Johansson in fourth, Mason in sixth and Trevor Leighton (Leighton Motorsports) in 12th.

After Bessemer, Carlson led in points by 8 ahead of Lieders, while Todd was third, Johansson was fourth, Mason was fifth, Leighton was 10th, and James Johnstad (Judnick Motorsports) was 13th.

Polaris Racers Win in Vets Class, Reach Podium in Pro-Am Women Justin Tate won the Pro-Am +30 final at Bessemer, which put him second in class points, five points out of first. David Blunt (Team Blunt) took ninth and was ninth in points.

In the Pro-Am Women final, Jennifer Pare (Leighton Motorsports) finished second, which left her second in points, six points out of first. Jakki Farmer (Farmer Racing/Fort Fremont Racing) finished fifth, Rachelle Fountain (Fountain Racing) was sixth, Tabitha Bode (Team BSR) was seventh, Jennifer Martel was ninth, and Jessica Martel was 10th.

In the weekend’s Sport class finals, Evan Daudt (Daudt Racing) won on Friday and Braydon Love (444 Motorsports) finished second on Saturday.

The next ISOC National event will be Jan. 3-5 at Shakopee, Minnesota.

Bunke Racing Kicks Off USXC Season With Podium Finishes At the Gerald Dyrdahl Memorial Pine Lake 200 Moorhead, Minn.

(December 16, 2013) – The Bunke Racing team kicked off its race season at the USXC’s Gerald Dyrdahl Memorial race held on Pine Lake near Gonvick.

Minnesota, this past weekend. The two day race event was the season opener and the cold conditions did not slow down the Bunke Racing team and other Polaris racers on the track.

Saturday’s conditions were overcast with some challenging snow dust that the racers had to contend

with, while Sunday’s racing was postponed initially due to temperatures that hovered around 32 below zero. With help from the Polaris Race Department who was on-site as early as Wednesday, Bunke Racing team members perfected a race ready set-up that proved to be a winner.

Gabe was ready and had nothing but the checkered flag in his eyesight. He took the checkered flag Saturday and Sunday giving him the overall Win in the Pro Open and a podium finish

in the Pro 600. Taylor Bunke, stepped up to the Semi-Pro 600 class this year and found the snow dust to be a bit of a challenge, but handled it like a pro.

Spencer Kadlec was running in the top 5 on time most of the race but came up short with technical issues in the Pro Stock final.

“Overall, Bunke Racing and many of the Polaris riders had a great opening weekend,” says Bunke.

“The conditions were

cold, but our sleds were working great.” Polaris had a dominating weekend grabbing 2 podium finishes in the Pro Womens class, Jill Tangen with the win followed by Anne Pladson taking 2nd.

Polaris rider Austin Reinertson on his new 2014 Polaris Indy took the win in the Sport 600 class.

Bunke Racing has expanded its operation past the race track in recent years offering race and trail performance parts and packages for Polaris’s Indy’s. The Bunke Racing Indy Kit which was run

by Reinertson, is available in both a race version and trail version on the Bunke Racing website. www. bunkeracing.com “We are pleased with this season’s kick-off on the USXC circuit. We couldn’t have done it without the support of the Polaris Race Department and all of our great sponsors,” says Bunke.

“We also need to thank the Dyrdahl family for hosting this race, events like this don’t happen without the support and passion of volunteers and the staff at USXC. They put on a great

race event and we were happy to be a part of it.”

Next up for Bunke Racing is the USXC J&K Marine Beach Bar 200 in Detroit Lakes, Minn., January 4th. For more info on Bunke Racing visit www. bunkeracing.com.

You can also follow Bunke Racing on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ BunkeRacing

Updates from

BRP REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2014 RESULTS Valcourt, Québec, December 12, 2013 — BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) today reported its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2013. All financial information is in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. The complete financial results are available at www.sedar.com. ―The strong performance in our third quarter was primarily driven by strong shipments of snowmobiles both in North America and internationally. Our results were also buoyed by consumer enthusiasm for our Year-Round products led by our new models of side–by-side vehicles which have been well received worldwide. With solid results through nine months of the fiscal year, we are on track to meet our Revenue and Normalized EBITDA guidance for the year and we are very excited about the line-up of new products for the coming model year 2014,‖ said José Boisjoli, president and CEO. ―I am very pleased with this performance and particularly proud of the fact that we were able to deliver strong quarterly results as we approach our 10th anniversary as a standalone company. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our employees, our dealers and distributors for their hard work and continued loyal support,‖ he continued.

Highlights: Record quarterly revenues of $866.0 million, an increase of 18% compared to the corresponding period of FY2013 Net income of $48.2 million, an increase of 52% compared to the third quarter FY2013, which resulted in basic earnings per share of $0.41, an increase of $0.10 compared to the corresponding period of FY2013 Normalized net income[1] of $59.0 million, an increase of 39% compared to the third quarter FY2013, which resulted in normalized basic earnings per share[1] of $0.50, an increase of $0.08 compared to the corresponding period of FY2013 Updating FY2014 normalized basic EPS[1] guidance to $1.49 - $1.54 from $1.45 - $1.50

Highlights for the Three- and Nine-Month Periods Ended October 31, 2013: Revenues increased by $132.1 million, or 18.0%, to $866.0 million for the three-month period ended October 31, 2013, up from $733.9 million for the corresponding period ended October 31, 2012.

The increase in revenues includes a favourable foreign exchange rate variation of $37 million, mainly related to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar and the Euro against the Canadian dollar.

Revenues increased by $186.5 million, or 8.9%, to $2,291.2 million for the nine-month period ended October 31, 2013, up from $2,104.7 million for the corresponding period ended October 31, 2012.

The revenues were negatively impacted by the exit of the sport boat business that accounted for $71 million in revenues for the nine-month period ended October 31, 2012.

Excluding the exit of the sport boat business, revenues would have increased by 12.7% or $257.5 million.

The increase in revenue includes a favourable foreign exchange rate variation of $61 million, mainly related to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar and the Euro against the Canadian dollar.

Tread Lightly!

Unites with Agencies for Box Canyon Restoration Project MARICOPA, Arizona (December 18, 2013) – Tread Lightly!, in cooperation with the Arizona recreational shooting community, multiple public agencies and private organizations, successfully cleaned up and enhanced the popular Box Canyon recreational shooting area in Arizona.

Recreational shooters and outdoor enthusiasts alike laced up their boots and strapped on their gloves to participate in a cleanup project outside of Phoenix as part of a larger pilot project in Arizona called the “Partnership in Shared and Respected Access.”

The pilot project was established to protect access to public lands for the enjoyment of traditional activities like recreational shooting by nurturing individuals’ sense of good stewardship and demonstrating their commitment to the public lands in Arizona and across the country.

“Volunteers left this area the way it was supposed to look like,” said Tyler Raspiller, Wildlife Manager for the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

Over 100 volunteers donated their time and energy and filled two 40-yard

dumpsters with everything from shell casings to old mattresses.

The Box Canyon stewardship project, organized by Tread Lightly!, the Bureau of Land Management and Arizona Game and Fish Department, also had the support of heavy-hitting organizations like the National Rifle Association, Safari Club International, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Congressional Sportsmen Foundation and Public Lands Foundation. A good number of youth also turned out to lend a hand thanks to support from the Boy Scouts of America.

“This is the first of many stewardship projects we will executed in conjunction with thePartnership in Shared and Respected Access, along with education and outreach strategies to ensure continued access to the beautiful places we all enjoy, “said Lori McCullough, Tread Lightly! Executive Director. “I would like to extend a special thank you to the 100 plus volunteers who donated their time and energy to protect future access to Box Canyon. These dedicated stewards embody what it means to tread lightly.”

Yamaha Racers Battle Bitter Cold and Blinding Snow Dust as Cross-Country Season Kicks-Off

Pleasant Prairie, WI - The national cross-country tour came rolling across the frozen lakes of northern Minnesota with an icy-cold blast as Yamaha racers battled extreme sub-zero temperatures and near white-out conditions in the United States X-Country (USXC) season opener on legendary Pine Lake.

The 2014 Yamaha crosscountry team came ready to hone their chops with the all-new

SR Viper RTX SE and lay the groundwork for a season of success.

Each member of the team had a unique set of personal goals and challenges entering the weekend, and while the Pro podium eluded the blue squadron, it was a successful launch to the season, with more significant accomplishments almost certainly on the horizon.

Returning

rider

Ben

Lindbom started his first full season in the pro ranks after capturing the SemiPro title last winter.

While Ben struggled during the first day of competition, key setup changes Saturday night and new found confidence allowed Ben to settle in Sunday, and prove he has what it takes to run with the best in the business as his Viper showed blistering speed.

Another familiar face in Yamaha blue was Re Wadena, who was intent on getting a feel for the new Viper in competition trim, while looking forward to when USXC races leave the frozen lake surface and give way to nasty ditch-lines and natural terrain.

“I’m looking forward to some rough ditches, high speeds, and having a great time,”

said Wadena, who is pumped about his chances aboard the new Viper.

Returning to the Yamaha fold this year is perhaps one of the winningest cross-country and endurance racers of all time, Corey Davidson.

Corey had his Viper absolutely flying both days, taking the win in both Master classes and coming oh-so-close to a podium finish in the Pro ranks. While Corey is definitely looking forward to a few wins in USXC, it’s the Soo I-500 that he truly has in his sights.

“I want to go back to the Soo (500) and win it…I just love the Yamaha power,” said Davidson, who felt extremely confident about his chances aboard the new Viper.

showed pro caliber stuff on the second day of racing. “That was the most fun I’ve had in a race since I raced X-Games,” said a pumped-up Piche after Sunday’s final.

“Eight times I’ve won it (Soo I-500) and it’s gonna be the ninth this year.”

Yamaha racers will be back on the gas when the USXC stops in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, January 4th and the Soo I-500 is poised to go green on February 1st. Yamaha fans can follow the team throughout the season at facebook.com/

Finally, newcomer to the Yamaha fold, Matthew Piche, got a feel for his first ever cross-country race at Pine Lake. The former professional s n o c r o s s e r demonstrated a quick learning curve as he