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January, 2010 

SNOWMOBILER 

Online 

Photo courtesy Anne O’Dell 

Vintage Sleds have their day ~ p. 2 

Lawsuit Threatens Trail Safety ~ p. 3 

Phase III Documentation Guide ~ p. 15 

 

And more! 

The Official Publication of the New York State Snowmobile Association

NYSSA Online Magazine 

Vintage Sled Registration Issue gets NYSSA BOD Attention 

The Vintage Sled registration issue was brought to the attention of the 

NYSSA Board of Directors at its January meeting held at Byrnecliff, in 

Varysburg, NY. Longtime vintage enthusiast John Kress (right) organized 

the impressive display of sleds. 

Registering a Vintage machine costs just as much as registering a current 

model. Since these machines are rarely used on the trail system 

for any appreciable distance, Vintage enthusiasts would like to see a 

reduced registration rate put in place for these machines. The NYSSA 

Government Affairs committee is working on a proposal. Thanks to 

John and the vintage folk who braved the single-digit temperatures to 

showcase their machines. It was much appreciated! 

Look for more vintage sled photos throughout this issue! 

Photos by Anne O’Dell 

Contact NYSSA: PO Box 612, Long Lake, NY 12847-0612 * EMAIL - nyssaoffice@nysnowmobiler.com January, 2010 - Page 2 

TOLL FREE: (888) 624-3849 * FAX: (518) 624-2441 * www.nysnowmobiler.com


NYSSA: LAWSUIT THREATENS TRAIL SAFETY 

January 15, 2009, Long Lake, NY - The New York State Snowmobile Association (NYSSA) is raising an alarm 

about the recent lawsuit brought by an environmental group against the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) and two 

other state agencies over the adoption of state trail maintenance and safety standards for snowmobiling in the Adirondack 

Park. 

NYSSA Executive Director Dave Perkins is urging the APA, the state Department of Environmental Conservation 

(DEC) and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) to vigorously defend their 

actions to ensure that snowmobile trails are the safest they can be. "The new rules reflect the vast experience and 

knowledge of snowmobile trail maintenance that NYSSA shared with state decision makers throughout the multiyear 

development process," Perkins said. "We have demonstrated that unsafe trail conditions can be mitigated without 

undue impact on the forest's natural character." 

The Snowmobile Trail Siting, Construction, and Maintenance Guidelines were adopted at the November 

2009 APA meeting, allowing for the consideration and implementation of stalled Unit Management Plans (UMP)- 

plans that identify opportunities for recreational uses and consider the ability of the resources and ecosystems to accommodate 

such activity. 

NYSSA fears that the lawsuit brought by the Adirondack Council may again put these plans on hold. "Most 

UMPs have been held from consideration for years until the APA could rule on specific snowmobile provisions," 

Perkins explained. "Now, as a result of this lawsuit, these UMPs may be back on the shelf. This could have a chilling 

effect on the users of the forest preserve and the safety of snowmobiling families," Perkins worried. 

The Guidelines are a way to establish safe trails in the Adirondack Park on forest preserve lands that can be 

navigated by snowmobile. Establishing community connector trails allows significant economic benefit by bringing 

snowmobilers to community businesses. The Guidelines enjoy strong support from regional businesses, environmental 

groups and local elected officials. The action taken by the APA was done after more than five years of study 

and public participation in a process that included all stakeholders. 

NYSSA applauds the APA's rules relative to trail width, particularly with respect to steep terrain and curves. 

The utilization of tracked groomers is necessary for proper trail maintenance to create safe, navigable trails. Trails 

that are of appropriate width will accommodate a variety of tracked groomers that will make trails with the desired 

meandering character safer to use. Tracked groomers require fewer grooming trips, and are more fuel efficient than 

utility snowmobiles used to groom trails. NYSSA believes that tracked groomers are much more environmentally 

friendly. 

The Guidelines also ensure that the environment and natural character of the Park is protected. Trail routes 

are to be located nearer motorized routes that are either highways or bodies of water than in previous trail siting 

documents or policies, changes supported by NYSSA. 

NYSSA was an active participant in field work that led to the development of the Guidelines. "It is unfortunate 

that not all stakeholders chose to participate. The Adirondack Council seems to have taken a position that whatever 

came out of the process would be hit with a lawsuit," Perkins said. "The APA provided extensive opportunity 

for the public to comment on the Guidelines as this project has been ongoing for several years. Let's hope that this 

obstructionist action by the Adirondack Council does not have tragic results for snowmobile safety," Perkins concluded. 

Founded in 1975, NYSSA is the voice of more than 100,000 snowmobilers in New York State, and provides 

support for the 230 local clubs maintaining over 11,000 miles of local snowmobile and multiuse trails. Visit 

NYSSA online at www.nysnowmobiler.com . 

For more information: 

Dave Perkins, NYSSA Executive Director 

PO Box 612, Long Lake, NY 12847-0612 

Tel. 518-624-3849, Fax 518-624-2441 

Dave.Perkins@nysnowmobiler.com 



N E W Y O R K S T A T E S N O W M O B I L E A S S O C I A T I O N 

New York Snowmobiler Online 

Volume 4, Issue XIII 

January, 2010 

Executive Director Report 

by Dave Perkins, Executive Director 

518—796-0897 

NYSSA Staff in Transition 

Effective January 1, 2010, Dave Perkins has assumed the duties and responsibilities 

as NYSSA Executive Director. Dave can be reached by email at 

daveperkins@nysnowmobiler.com and by phone at 518-796-0897. Filling Jim‘s shoes will 

be a very difficult task, indeed. As Executive Director, Jim spent years developing NYSSA 

level of expertise and influence in many circles in the snowmobiling community and in government. 

When calling the NYSSA Office, please use 888-628-3849. A recorded message will allow 

you to get membership questions resolved or to talk to the NYSSA staff. 

As a result of Board action in December, Anne O‘Dell is now a full-time Administrative Assistant 

and is handling all membership questions. The Trails Coordinator position is currently 

vacant though many of the trails-related programs will be handled by the Executive Director. 

NYSSA Scholarships 

NYSSA awards two $500 scholarships to deserving students. The current Award can be 

applied for using an application on the NYSSA website. There is an application deadline of 

March 1, 2010. The top five applications will also be forwarded to the Northeast Chapter of 

ISC to be considered for their scholarship program. 

Snowmobile Trail Siting, Maintenance, and Construction Guidelines 

At the November APA meeting the Agency voted to approve and accept the Guidelines as 

developed by APA and DEC staff. NYSSA was involved in assisting both agencies in understanding 

snowmobile and maintenance needs on Forest Preserve trails. With approval of 

the Guidelines, it was hoped that the Unit Management Plans that have been sitting on the 

shelf collecting dust would finally be acted on. In most of the Wild Forest Units, trails were 

in desperate need of maintenance. Trails that were 5 and 6 feet wide could finally be 

brought up to a width to make the trails safe and passable. Communities would finally be 

connected. And with the Guidelines being approved, the issue of using tracked groomers 

would finally be resolved. 

At the January 14 th APA meeting, the first UMP for amendment was presented by DEC to 

the APA. This was the Jessup River Wild Forest UMP. The Unit is located generally from 

Indian Lake to Piseco in Hamilton County surrounding NY Route 30. DEC presented its pro- 

(Continued on page 5) 

Anne O’Dell, Editor 

anne.odell@nysnowmobiler.com 

Inside this issue: 

Vintage Sleds have their Day P.2 

Lawsuit Threatens NY Trails P.3 

Executive Director’s Report P.4 

President’s Message P.10 

Zero Alcohol and other Positive Changes P. 14 

Phase III Documentation Guide P. 15 

In Every Issue: 

Charities of Choice 

NYSSA Member Discounts 

Calendar of Events 

Cover Photo: Vintage Sled Riders. On the blue 

Polaris is Jeff Goole and on the Ski-Doo is 

Kevin Snell , showing off their machines at the 

January NYSSA Board of Directors Meeting. 

Photo by Anne O’Dell

(Executive Director, continued from page 4) 

posal for amending the UMP to define snowmobile trail 

routes to re-establish corridor trails 4 and 8. Another goal 

of the Amendment was to remove access to lakes to keep 

snowmobile traffic on land trails. Unfortunately, this action 

will also eliminate a great deal of access to trails from local 

residents that live on the lakes. DEC is now collecting public 

input on this UMP Amendment. NYSSA will be compiling 

comment on the Amendment. 

The Amendment may be viewed at http://www.dec.ny.gov/ 

lands/22599.html. Public comment may be submitted 

to DEC by February 19, 2010. 


As much as this is a step forward, the snowmobile community 

was later greeted with a dark cloud. The Adirondack 

Council, an environmental group that was also party to the 

Jessup River lawsuit of 2006, filed an Article 78 case against 

the APA, DEC, and OPRHP. NYSSA has released a press 

release on this issue. 

Land Classification Public Hearings 

Beginning on January 23 rd , five public hearings will be held 

by the APA to collect public input on classifications of land 

that are currently unclassified and the reclassification of 

other state lands. 

The public hearing schedule: 

January 25, 2010 -- 7:00 pm 

Fire Hall, 5635 Route 28N, Newcomb, NY 

January 27, 2010 -- 7:00 pm 

Park Avenue Building, 183 Park Ave , Old Forge, NY 

January 28, 2010 -- 7:00 pm 

Town Hall, 3662 Route 3, Saranac, NY 

February 2, 2010 -- 7:00 pm 

St. Lawrence County Human Services Center, 80 SH 310, Canton, NY 

February 5, 2010 -- 1:00 pm 

NYDEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 

The APA website, http://www.apa.state.ny.us/ , lists detailed information on the parcels included in the classification 

package. Of particular interest to the snowmobiling community is the largest parcel in the package of over 17,000 acres 

located in the Lyon Mt area of Clinton Co. This parcel is proposed to become part of the Chazy Highlands Wild Forest, 

which would all pursuit of a vital snowmobile trail connection in that part of the state. Anyone with an interest in this 

classification needs to attend one of the hearings and to provide an oral or written comment. 

The deadline for public input is March 19 th , 2010. For information, log on to http://www.apa.state.ny.us/ 

Riding on Easements 

Some parts of the state, especially it seems in the Adirondacks and surrounding area, that there is significant mileage of 

trail on lands with conservation easements. Snowmobilers need to remember that conservation easement lands are still 

private property. Snowmobilers need to follow the signs to stay on the trail that is legal. Easement lands also have 

leases. Lessees are entitled to use a snowmobile to access their lease area, but these routes are not open to the public 

for snowmobiling. 






Enjoy riding on the easement properties, but stay on the legal trail by following the signs. 

STEP 

Assignments for Independent Advisors have been made and selected clubs should be hearing from the Advisor soon. 

Satellite programs are moving forward as each Manager determines which of their Advisors is to be partnered with a 

club in their county. 

When a club does not respond to an Advisor contact, the Advisor is visiting the club to collect information on trail signage. 

When received, a copy of the information collected will be sent to the club. This information will include comments 

and photos of what was seen. 

For this season, there are 62 Safe Trail Advisors eligible to be partnered with a club. Of the 62 Advisors, 24 are in their 

second year of eligibility, as each training cycle covers two snowmobile seasons. Of the 24 Advisors in their second 

year, half have not responded to any communication over the past few months. 

Interestingly, three Advisors that participate in the Chautauqua Co satellite program requested to be given an Independent 

assignment as well. The same thing is true with an Advisor in the Madison County satellite program. 

The numbers illustrate a problem – more Safe Trail Advisors are needed. This is especially true in the eastern and 

northern parts of the state. There are several counties in which there are no Advisor assignments. 

Becoming a Safe Trail Advisor is pretty much a painless project. You must attend a class that accomplishes two things: 

provides training in current trail signing guidelines, and provides training in meeting responsibilities when visiting a club 

to provide feedback on how the club is meeting these signing guidelines. The class lasts about three hours. 





The Satellite part of STEP continues to function well 

and grow. This season there are 12 counties participating 

in the program covering 89 clubs. In 

those 12 counties are 186 Safe Trail Advisors. 

Signing 

Trail signing continues as a source of agony for 

many as finding the most logical and sensible guidance 

for signing trails is discussed. Probably the 

heart of the debate is recognizing that a snowmobile 

trail is not an engineered environment and signing 

trails according 

to 

the Manual 


Insurance Responsibilities 

It can never be overstated that clubs need to report accidents 

on their trails to our insurance agency. Last year 

each club was mailed an insurance booklet. Butch Franklin, 

our insurance agent, reported that 30% of them were returned 

as undeliverable. 

Any club that needs an insurance booklet needs to contact 

their district director or the Executive Director. Each district 

director was emailed a copy that can be made available to 

clubs. 

Any accident on any or your trails needs to be reported. 

of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) should be avoided, while at the 

same time recognizing that snowmobile trail signs are similar to highway signs 

in configuration and message. 

While the intent of administrative guidance is to do exactly that – administer - 

and at the same time achieve consistency, the net effect is to place greater responsibility 

for safe snowmobiling on the backs of clubs. Administrative guidance 

in trail signing is necessary. It is often cited that signing should be based 

on common sense, which is a great approach. But does everyone share the 

same perspective on what common sense would mean? Likely not, which is 

why administrative guidance is necessary. 

The initial signing book of the 1990‘s contained 9 different Regulatory signs, 20 

different Warning signs, and 4 different informational signs. The 2005 signing 

book contains 6 different Regulatory signs, 12 different Warning signs, and 6 

different informational signs. 

It was recently announced by VAST in Vermont that they will no longer be using 

Bump or Dip signs, the Winding Trail sign, the Keep Right sign and the Left and 

Right Hairpin Turn signs. The basis for these changes is elevating the importance 

of Reasonable and Prudent Operation of a snowmobile on its trails. 

VAST‘s goal is greater consistency by simplifying the signing guidance. 

For example, a common sign is the Winding Trail. It will no longer be used in 

Vermont as all trails in their System are winding and that all snowmobilers are 

to operate in a reasonable and prudent manner. 

Signage in the Canadian province of Ontario is often cited in discussions around trail signage. In looking at their information, 

it appears that Ontario uses 13 different signs. Of those 13 signs is a speed limit sign, Trail Ends, Trail Closed, 

Use at Own Risk sign, Trail Entry, and OFSC Prescribed Trail. Probably the sign used most often is ―Slow‖. Other signs 

used are Stop, Stop Ahead, the Directional Arrow, Ice Crossing, Railroad Crossing, and Hazard markers (Object Markers). 

The NYSSA Trails Committee is in the midst of discussions on trail signing recommendations to State Parks (NYS 

OPRHP). Whatever those recommendations are, NYS OPRHP will make its determination to either accept or reject them 

in part or in whole. 

Two years ago the idea of an informational signing brochure for the snowmobiler was offered at the Forum during the 

Trails Coordinator report. The idea actually took shape and an initial draft was prepared. But the reality is that until 








FREE PUBLICITY! 

NYS Canal Corp is gathering information 

about events happening in communities 

along the Canal, in order to prepare their 

2010 Calendar of Events. 

Please provide information regarding activities/events 

taking place within five miles of the canal that could be 

promoted through their calendar of events. 

Call the Canal Corp Marketing Office at 518-436-2799, or 

email pam.kinney@thruway.state.ny.us with details no 

later than Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Include 

City/Town/Village; Event Title; Event Dates/Times/Fees; 

and Event Contact/Website. 

(Continued from page 7) 

there is uniform agreement and acceptance on signs and how they are used, providing information to the public is fruitless. 

Trail Safety 

We have just finished International Snowmobile Safety Week. It is hoped that safety and care while riding a snowmobile 

is always part of every snowmobiler‘s routine. Riding responsibly and returning home safely to ride again are not 

things that occur by luck. Always be reading the trail, ride defensively, and expect the unexpected. 

Trail Access 

Trail access is an ongoing topic. This past month work has been done on getting a Canal Corp resolution template for 

local communities, upcoming public hearings on land classification of unclassified state land in Clinton and Franklin counties, 

potential access across a proposed new bridge spanning Lake Champlain, a reroute in the Newcomb to North Hudson 

trail that would actually cause greatly reduced costs and achieve quicker completion of the trail, and legal access 

and use of a county highway in Albany Co. In addition, a safety issue on the Adirondack Travel Corridor is also being 

worked on. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

Dave Perkins, NYSSA Executive Director 




President’s Message 

by Mike Fischer mfischer@nysnowmobiler.com 

New Year; New Issues 

Welcome to 2010! With Jim Jennings‘ shift to part-time support 

staff status, Dave Perkins assumed the role of Executive Director 

as of January 1. I hope all of you will join me in welcoming Dave 

to that slot, and congratulate him on his promotion. Dave has 

already jumped into the fire, and with several important issues 

facing NYSSA, will be busy navigating our organization through 

the minefields. 

NYSSA Treasurer Roger McCabe, President Mike Fischer, 

and Vice President Gary Broderick talk with a Vintage sled 

owner at the January NYSSA BOD Meeting. 

Photo by Anne O’Dell 

One of the most critical items afoot is the lawsuit filed by the 

Adirondack Council (AC) attempting to stop the APA from moving 

forward with the snowmobile plan. NYSSA has decided to participate 

in the suit as an interested party, and will work to protect 

the interests of snowmobile trails within the Adirondack Park. 

Dave Perkins and Jim Jennings have been immersed in the work 

of the APA and will continue to provide representation for 

NYSSA clubs and members. 

Trail Funding 

Thanks to the strong registration levels this far, the NYS OPRHP announced an additional $500k will be added to 

local trail grants this season. Those monies will be included in the 30% Phase III awards, and will be based upon 

the current trail mileage rate breakdowns. Registrations this year had been running behind last season, but thanks to 

widespread snow cover that hit the state during the holidays, the numbers have caught up with last season‘s tally. It 

does appear that the decline in registrations over the past several years has indeed leveled out. 

Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships 

As reported elsewhere in this edition, the BRP promotion is bringing more than $56,000 to 175 NYSSA clubs. In fact, 

20 clubs each earned more than $1,000 by having their club members visit participating Ski-Doo dealers. It should be 

obvious that NYS snowmobilers are an important consumer group. The NYSSA discount program is growing in leaps 

and bounds, as our business partners look for a piece of the $1 billion pie that we bring to the state‘s economy. 

Western Region Meeting 

The NYSSA Board of Directors held the January 9 board meeting in western New York. The agenda included an open 

forum for club representatives to gather and discuss issues of interest to the region. Many local vintage snowmobilers 

attended the meeting to show support for NYSSA‘s efforts in seeking reduced registration fees for vintage collectors. 

As we look ahead to the 2010-2011 budget process, we expect to seek new ways to continue to provide regional 

meetings, and the opportunity for club representatives to participate in NYSSA‘s leadership. 

You Still 

Haven’t 

Registered??? 




Where you can barely fit two now, you used to be able to fit three.. with room to spare! Photo by Anne O’Dell 

SHOWCASE YOUR CLUB 

AT THE FORUM - 

BEGIN NOW! 

Highlight your club, county association, or regional 

areas with a gift basket that will be raffled 

off during a silent auction at the annual Forum 

April 16-18. The basket should showcase unique 

items from your area - no refrigerated items 

please. Proceeds from the silent auction will be 

split between Pink Ribbon Riders and the USO - 

Support our Troops. Please Tag each basket with 

donor‘s name, contents, and approximate value. 

Deliver the baskets to the Forum registration 

desk on Friday and up to noon on Saturday. 

Note: If your Business, Club, or County Association would like to have a booth at the 

Forum in the vendor area, contact Debbie Perkins, perkins_debbie@hotmail.com, 

518-747-4609. 




Antique and Vintage Sleds On and Off the Ice -- 

Thousands Expected for Great Eastern Whiteout 

Feb. 12 - 14 at Fulton War Memorial 

OSWEGO COUNTY, NY -- More than 4,000 snowmobile racers, owners and spectators are expected to take part in the 

tenth annual Great Eastern Whiteout Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12, 13, and 14 at the Fulton War Memorial on 

NYS Route 3. The vintage snowmobile show and races are hosted by the Fulton Area Snowmobile Travelers (FAST). 

The event is considered the largest antique 

snowmobile show in the Northeast, said show 

coordinator Joe Raechal. ―We are expecting to 

have over 400 show sleds on display and in excess 

of 250 racing sleds competing in races on 

Lake Neahtahwanta,‖ he noted. 

Vintage snowmobiles will race all day Saturday 

on an oval track on Lake Neahtahwanta. On 

Sunday, 75 drag racers will compete. Also running 

on Sunday are a 100-mile Enduro run and 

an antiques and vintage sled trail ride from the 

Fulton War Memorial to the Lysander Fire 

House. Both events start at 9 a.m. Sunday. 

There will be a large swap area for used sleds 

and parts as well as several vendors and sponsor 

displays inside the War Memorial. Organizers 

expect visitors from as far away as Wisconsin, 

Kentucky and New Hampshire to show their 

VINTAGE RACING SLEDS will compete on an oval track 

Saturday, Feb. 13, on Lake Neahtahwanta in Fulton. 

Photo provided by Great Eastern Whiteout.) 

sleds or race in the Great Eastern Whiteout. There are numerous entry classes for racing and displays. Sleds in the 

―dinosaur‖ class date to 1971 and older. 

―Oswego County is well-known for its ability to handle the abundant snowfall that we receive,‖ said Dave Turner, director 

of the County Department of Community Development, Tourism, and Planning. ―Our snowmobile clubs do a 

fantastic job of maintaining and grooming our 361-mile trail system. We welcome all the riders and spectators, and 

wish all the participants a successful Whiteout event.‖ 

Visitors will also have a chance to purchase tickets and take home a 1971 AMF Skidaddler snowmobile. The sled was 

donated by Bruce Butler of Lysander Construction. 

―Every year we have a really nice sled donated to us by a person or business,‖ said Raechal. ―For a 1971 Skidaddler, it 

is in very nice original shape.‖ All proceeds will go to the Golisano Children‘s Hospital in Syracuse. Other fundraisers 

will benefit the Oswego County BOCES scholarship fund. 

There will be a ―Whiteout Warmup‖ from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 at the Lakeview Manor in Fulton. Show registration 

is from 8 a.m. to 1p.m. Feb. 13. Oval race registration is from 8 to 9 a.m. Feb. 13. Entry forms for the show and 

races are available online at www.thegreateasternwhiteout.net 

For show information, e-mail Raechal at Skidoo72@twcny.rr.com, or Bruce Butler at Lysfenceman@aol.com. For race 

details, contact Dan Kerr at blackcreek03@yahoo.com or Tracy Doyle at bunnysbikes48@yahoo.com 

For accommodations and visitor information, go to www.visitoswegocounty.com or call the Oswego County Tourism 

Office at 315-349-8322. 




Ahead and Behind 

By Gary Broderick, Vice-President, NYSSA 

Looking out the window from my office today, it‘s snowing. 

Again. 32 of the last 40 days we‘ve had measureable snow 

in Western New York and much of the rest of the state is 

snow covered. The weather man says we are way ahead of 

our average snowfall and our daily temperatures are below 

the normal average. Additionally and happily, we are behind 

on our normal rate of fatalities, so far this season. As 

of today, as I‘m writing this, there have been 3 snowmobile 

fatalities in New York State for the 09-10 season. It‘s still 3 

too many, but below the average of where we normally are. 

I would love to be able to say this is because people are 

finally heeding the call to not drink and drive and to drive at 

a reasonable speed-the 2 biggest factors in fatalities from previous years. I‘ll say it again-we want you to be members 

again next year-please stay safe out there. 

More good news-the DMV reports we are more than 3% ahead on registrations from this point last year. I don‘t know 

about your club but my home club, the Shawnee Sno-Chiefs, have seen a huge turnout of people joining the club. We 

surpassed last season‘s record number of memberships (778 member families) on January 10th. As of today we are at 

809 member families. The U.S. Government says the average family size is 2.59 people per family giving us almost 

2100 members! The next step is figuring out how to get more people involved. I hope you‘ll join me for the Volunteerism 

Roundtable at the Forum in April! Maybe we can figure it out together. 

I was out riding with some friends and family this past weekend and saw some disturbing things. First, people stopping 

and chatting on the trails. I came around the corner on an old railroad bed and found 4 sleds stopped across the trail - 

some guys just shooting the breeze - but you know, there are some throttle jockeys out there that feel the need to 

break the sound barrier. If one of them came around that corner at high speed, it would be a recipe for disaster. If 

you‘re going to stop and chat, please move off the trail or at least to the edge of the trail. Second, on that very same 

rail bed, which is a secondary trail, generally about 10 feet wide, people coming from the opposite direction, but not 

slowing down. The ski stance of a modern sled is about 4 foot, x 2 sleds, uses 8 feet out of that 10. All it takes is a 

bump, to dart. Doesn‘t take too much darting to move 2 feet……..just a thought: slow down a bit and move right. Besides, 

if it‘s about snowmobiling, why are we in a hurry to get everywhere on our sleds? 

New Membership Discounter! 

We‘ve introduced a new Discounter to our NYSSA Membership Discount Program: KMT Service Parts, Inc. 

(www.kmtparts.com) , located in Canastota, NY, but servicing anywhere in the Northeast. They are a New York based 

company and sell trailers made in New York also. They are offering a 20% discount on trailer purchases to NYSSA 

Members. I hope you will consider this New York based business when you purchase. 

The Big Moose Inn has extended their discount to NYSSA Members. It is now a year round discount. 

Sam‘s Club is offering NYSSA Members a $10 gift card for new or renewing members if you sign up before March 7, 

2010. See the ad in this issue . 

The American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) in partnership with AFLAC Insurance is offering various discounted 

insurance policies to you, our members. Check out the website at www.chooseaflac.com/acsa. 

Please see the Discount Program in this issue for more money saving offers! We have some other prospective discounters 

for the program; please check the website for updates. 

I hope you have a safe and enjoyable season-keep the rubber side down! 

NYSSA Board of Directors meetings are being held in 

different areas of the state so that members who live 

in those regions may participate. The last one for this 

season will be: 

March 6— North Central Region—held at 

The Beeches, 7900 Turin Road (Rte 26N), 

Rome, NY 13440 

** bring your sled and make it a riding weekend ** 




New 

Member Benefit! 

The American Council of Snowmobile Associations is making Aflac New 

York’s accident and cancer/specified-disease insurance policies available for 

association members. Aflac New York offers a distinct type of protection. 

Unlike major medical health insurance, we pay you (unless otherwise assigned), 

not the doctor or the hospital. You control the cash benefits and 

spend them as you like to help with financial challenges an accident or illness 

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Choose Aflac New York … because we’re committed to helping our customers prepare for 

whatever life may bring. 

Visit the AFLAC website for more details: http://www.chooseaflac.com/acsa 

These insurance policies are offered to members of the New York State Snowmobile Association. 

If you are not an association member, please visit aflac.com for more information about 

our policies. 

Make every ride 

a safe ride! 




News from NYS OPRHP 

Contributed by Stephen C. Lewis, Director of Snowmobiling 

Stephen.Lewis@OPRHP.State.ny.us * 518 - 474 - 0446 

Here we are in the recent phenomenon 

of an unwanted but now typical January thaw; 

hopefully the groomers were able to pack the 

heavy, wet snow that fell last night, and keep 

the ground frozen. Changes in our sport 

have been occurring and mine have been 

with the purpose of making things better. 

Everything I do for snowmobiling in NY, I do 

with an eye toward keeping my positive attitude 

focused. 

There are actions and attitudes that 

are making it hard to sustain a positive 

outlook. One of them was the constant threads 

and conversations I‘ve had about those individuals, 

whose actions on the trails were causing 

many to be frustrated, angry and concerned for 

their families‘ safety and theirs as well. 

With a renewed training focus, the Law 

Enforcement training known as SLEDS 

(Snowmobile Law Enforcement Development 

School) is providing clear, consistent and supportable education to officers each year. By telling officers 

what we as snowmobilers need them to do to help make a safer trail system, we are beginning to see 

positive results. Sure, there are those that will say ―there needs to be more done‖ or ―done better‖. All I 

can say is -- let me know what more Law Enforcement can do. 

The other part of getting safer trails is to have the Magistrates levy fines and sentences that 

make it clear that it is better for riders to comply with the Laws than thumb their noses at Law Enforcement 

Officers, the Courts and especially the law abiding snowmobilers. I developed, and now teach, a 

NYS Court Administration certified training course for your Judges and Magistrates. The course 

was designed from the snowmobilers‘ perspective to show how the trail program works and why it is so 

important for the Courts to follow through with the proper disposition of tickets. It is so heartening to 

see attendees now understand why they need to help get the unregistered to register, the loud pipers to 

remove the cans and the Snowmobiling While Intoxicated (SWI) to refrain from riding our trails. The 

course is getting results as officers are reporting that the fines are being levied and in some cases the 

non-appearances are being brought back to answer for their misdoings. These are positive ways to bring 

about more enjoyable snowmobiling. 

Another positive action is the promotion of “ ZERO ALCOHOL -- Your smart choice”. There 

has been a lot of attention from the media about alcohol use and its role in the accidents and fatalities. Is 

this an issue? By supporting ZERO ALCOHOL prior to and during our rides, we send a positive message. 

What many want is for everyone to be as law abiding as they are when it comes to riding 

on OUR trails. Hope to meet you on the trails, at a Club meeting or at the Forum. 




Phase III Documentation Guide 

by Dave Perkins, NYSSA Trail Coordinator 

If your club did not receive a copy of the Phase III Documentation Guide from the local sponsor, one may be 

downloaded by going to http://nysparks.state.ny.us/recreation/snowmobiles/ and clicking on Grant Information along 

the left side of the page. 

The Phase III Documentation Guide was released recently by OPRHP. The Document contains all the information 

needed to complete end of season paperwork that is due to OPRHP no later than May 31st, 2010. 

There are some points of information that clubs need to be aware of. 

• It is mandatory that clubs must submit all Attachment E forms, 

with at least one form submitted for each groomer. Even if the 

groomer was not used, an Attachment E must be submitted for it and 

state that the groomer was not used during the 2010 season. 

• When grooming, starting and ending junction numbers must be 

entered on Attachment E for each grooming trip. 

• When claiming equipment usage, any and all labor is entered 

on Attachment B. In the past few years equipment usage rates included 

labor. That is not the case this year. Usage rates listed for equipment (except groomers) do NOT include labor. 

Again, all labor is entered on Attachment B. 

• As in past years, do not claim any sales tax from any expenditures. 

• Attachment E shows a column to list the groomer operator’s first and last name. In previous years this was 

not done. 

• When using Attachment C, first and last name of operator must be entered. 

• A copy of the lease agreement for all storage facilities must be submitted to the local sponsor and to OPRHP. 

Equipment storage and building costs cannot exceed $3500. 

• There is no longer an Attachment F. All fuel usage is included in equipment or grooming rates. 

• If claiming payments or amortization for a groomer, Attachment E for that groomer is used to show fuel, labor 

and all maintenance work done on that groomer. 

The following are additions to the list of items that cannot be claimed on trails fund documentation: 

 

 

 

 

 

Insurance (except for fire, theft, & liability on TME owned equipment listed on Appendix B of the Phase II Application, 

and workers‘ compensation for trail work/work parties). 

Bulk fuel purchases (fuel will already be reimbursed in the usage rate). 

Signs for TME trails or clubhouses. 

Graphics, decals, custom paint jobs on equipment. 

Chainsaw safety classes (including instructor reimbursement, travel, TME members‘ attendance). Funding has 

been provided to DEC to put on free classes. Consult your local DEC office for a schedule of classes available. 

TME equipment storage and building costs that exceed $3,500.00. 




Ski-doo Million $ Club Support Program 

BRP has announced that 174 NYSSA clubs will be receiving checks as a result of their 

members signing up with their local Ski-doo dealer as a participant in the program. Clubs will 

be receiving $56,300 in all. Checks range from $1500 to as low as $10. Fourteen clubs will 

be receiving the maximum amount of $1,500, with 6 of these clubs in Washington County. 

Checks to clubs should be going out in mid to late February. Good work! 

South Warren Snowmobile Club, Inc. 216 $1,500 

Salmon Creek Snowmobile Club 192 $1,500 

Square Valley Trailblazers 182 $1,500 

Greenwich Trailblazers 176 $1,500 

Northern Warren Trailblazers 167 $1,500 

Tioga Ridge Runners 166 $1,500 

Border Riders Snowmobile Club 163 $1,500 

Barnstormers Snowmobile Club 162 $1,500 

Hartford Ridge Riders 160 $1,500 

Tri-County Drift Hoppers, Inc. 158 $1,500 

Sno-Kats Snowmobile Club, Inc. 155 $1,500 

Battenkill Snowdrifters, Inc. 152 $1,500 

So. Adirondack Snowmobile Club, Inc. 152 $1,500 

Snowdrifters of Stratford, Inc. 151 $1,500 

Ellery Sno Cruisers 136 $1,360 

Thurman Conn. Snowmobile Club, Inc. 136 $1,360 

Hoosick Trailmasters 134 $1,340 

Moriah Snowmobile Club 124 $1,240 

Newcomb Snowmobile Club 119 $1,190 

The New Adirondack Riders, Inc. 115 $1,150 

Adirondack Snowdrifters 83 $830 

Mulleyville Trail System Snowmobile Club 83 $830 

Ashford Snowmobile Club, Inc. 82 $820 

Delaware Valley Ridge Riders 82 $820 

Chenango Sno Riders 81 $810 

Weedsport Winter Wanderers 79 $790 

Ilion Snowdrifters 76 $760 

Orleans County Snowdrifters 70 $700 

Northern Washington County Trail Blazers 65 $650 

Cherry Creek Sno-Goers, Inc. 60 $600 

Marcellus Snowmobile Club, Inc. 58 $580 

Cuba Driftbusters 54 $540 

B.C. Sno Riders 53 $530 

Rensselaer County Snowriders 51 $510 

Northern Tier Sno-Runners, Inc. 50 $500 

Candor Valley Riders 49 $490 

Caledonia Trailblazers Snowmobile Club 43 $430 

Genesee Sno-Packers 43 $430 

Southern Tier Snow Riders 43 $430 

Minerva Snow Travelers 42 $420 

Holland Sno-Rascals 40 $400 

Hamburg Snowmobile Club, Inc. 39 $390 

Hamden Hill Ridge Riders 36 $360 

Rock Tavern Sno Riders 36 $360 

Thousand Islands Snowmobile Club, Inc. 36 $360 

Brantingham Snowmobile Club, Inc. 35 $350 

Eden Trailblazers Snowmobile Club, Inc. 35 $350 

Folsom Trailblazers Snowmobile Club, Inc. 34 $340 

Ful-Mont Snow Travelers, Inc. 34 $340 

Shawnee Sno Chiefs 32 $320 

Trail Finders Snowmobile Club, Inc. 32 $320 

Trailgroomers Snowmobile Club 31 $310 

Deerfield Snow Trails Inc. 30 $300 

Southern Orleans Trailblazers 29 $290 

Canadarago Snowtopper Association, Inc. 28 $280 

Elibomwons Snowmobile Club 27 $270 

Inlet Barnstormers Snowmobile Club, Inc. 27 $270 

Sleds of Stafford 27 $270 

Henrietta Hill & Gully Riders 26 $260 

Grafton Trail Blazers, Inc. 25 $250 

Truxton Snowmobile Club, Inc. 24 $240 

EZ Riders Snowmobile Club, Inc. 23 $230 

Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club 23 $230 

Taberg Trail Blazers 23 $230 

Trailbusters Snowmobile Club, Inc. 22 $220 

Cato Trail Blazers, Inc. 21 $210 

Pioneer Sno Surfers of Sardinia 21 $210 

Quad County SC, Inc 21 $210 

Snow Valley Riders, Inc. 21 $210 

T.C. Riders Snowmobile Club, Inc. 21 $210 

Williamson Driftriders. 21 $210 

Hilton Sno Flyers 20 $200 

Port Byron Snow Panthers 19 $190 

Northern Erie Sno Seekers, Inc 18 $180 

Pleasant Riders Snowmobile Club 18 $180 

Indian Lake Snowarriors 17 $170 

Lehigh Valley Snow Riders 17 $170 

Osceola Snowmobile Club 17 $170 

Rushford Snowmobile Club 17 $170 

West Fulton Snowmobile Club, Inc 17 $170 

Dryden Caroline Drifters, Inc. 15 $150 

Franklinville Snow Sled Club, Inc. 15 $150 

Mountain Lions Snowmobile Club 15 $150 

Seven Valley Snow Goers, Inc. 15 $150 

Horseheads Snowmobile Club, Inc. 14 $140 

Oatka Valley Snowmobile Assn 14 $140 

Webster Ridge Runners, Inc. 14 $140 

West Rome Riders, Inc. 14 $140 

Ridge Runners SC of Groton, Inc 12 $120 

Southern Tier Snow Drifters, Inc. 12 $120 

Western NY SC of Boston, Inc. 12 $120 

Greene Driftriders 11 $110 

Lost Trail Snowmobile Club, Inc. 11 $110 

Salisbury Ridgerunners SC, Inc. 11 $110 

West Canada Trailriders 10 $100 

Old Erie Riders, Inc 9 $90 

Southern Tug Hill Sno-Riders, Inc. 9 $90 





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Twin Lakes Snowmobile Assn 9 $90 

Vanderbilt Snowmobile Club 9 $90 

Ohio Ridge Riders SC 8 $80 

Unadilla Valley Snow Drifters 8 $80 

Barnes Corners Sno-Pals, Inc. 7 $70 

Lake Effect Trail Breakers 7 $70 

Marilla Sno-Mob SC, Inc. 7 $70 

Penn Mountain Snow Riders 7 $70 

Sharon Pathfinders, Inc. 7 $70 

Sunset Drifters SC, Inc. 7 $70 

Toad Hollow Trailriders 7 $70 

Charlton Snowmobile Club 6 $60 

Fingerlakes Trail Runners, Inc. 6 $60 

No. Adirondack Trailbreakers SC 6 $60 

Redfield Sno-Rec Club, Inc. 6 $60 

SHASTA 6 $60 

Chautauqua Lake SC, Inc. 5 $50 

Edmeston Panther Trax 5 $50 

Fulton Area Snow Travelers, Inc. 5 $50 

South Shore Trailblazers, Inc. 5 $50 

St. Lawrence County Snowmobile Assn 5 $50 

Trackside Blazers Snowmobile Club 5 $50 

Trail Hounds 5 $50 

Angelica Snowdrifters 4 $40 

Chittenango Polar Bears Snowmobile Club 4 $40 

Del-Otsego-Chenango Snowriders (DOCS) 4 $40 

Enchanted Mountains Border Riders 4 $40 

Tri-Valley Trail Riders, Inc. 4 $40 

Alma Ridge Runners, Inc. 3 $30 

Colden Trail Riders 3 $30 

Grand Island Snowmobile Club 3 $30 

Kasoag Trailblazers 3 $30 

Marathon Snowdusters Club, Inc. 3 $30 

Mexico Trail Riders, Inc. 3 $30 

Missing Link Snowmobile Club 3 $30 

Punchlock Travelers, Inc. 3 $30 

Sacandaga Snowmobile Club 3 $30 

Shawangunk Sno.& Rescue Club, Inc. 3 $30 

Snow Owls, Inc. 3 $30 

Snowrats Snowmobile Club, Inc. 3 $30 

Spencer-VanEtten Snowmobile Club, Inc. 3 $30 

Sullivan County Trail Association, Inc. 3 $30 

Tawaeri Taqui Trailblazers SC 3 $30 

Tri-Lakes Snowmobilers, Inc. 3 $30 

Wellsville/Andover Touring Club 3 $30 

B.R.A.S.S. 2 $20 

Central Catskill Trail Association 2 $20 

CNY Snow Travelers, Inc 2 $20 

Cranberry Lake Mountaineers SC, Inc. 2 $20 

Friendly Snowmobile Club 2 $20 

Frontier Sno Riders, Inc. 2 $20 

Greenwood Lake Snow-Ballers 2 $20 

Hague Sno-Goers, Inc 2 $20 

Lincoln Mountain Snowmobile Club 2 $20 

Schroon Lake/North Hudson SC 2 $20 

Scio-Amity Pathfinders 2 $20 

Snow Bounders, Inc. 2 $20 

Tully Trailblazers 2 $20 

Yates Snow Travelers Assn (YASTA) 2 $20 

Black River Raiders 1 $10 

Canaltown Snowmobilers, Inc. 1 $10 

Country Trailblazers 1 $10 

D&D Snowdiggers, Inc 1 $10 

East Herkimer Sno-Riders, Inc. 1 $10 

Edwards Snowmobile Club 1 $10 

Lakeshore Snow Devils 1 $10 

Moonlight Riders Snowmobile Club, Inc. 1 $10 

Nick Stoner Trailers 1 $10 

North Wind Riders, Inc 1 $10 

Oppenheim Trail Blazers 1 $10 

Pendleton Snowmobile Club 1 $10 

Pulaski-Boylston Snowmobile Club, Inc. 1 $10 

Sno-Skippers, Inc 1 $10 

Ten Towns Snowmobile Club 1 $10 

Town of Florida Snowmobile Club 1 $10 

Turin Ridge Riders, Inc 1 $10 

Twin Bridges Snowmobile Club, Inc. 1 $10 

Valley Snow Travelers of Lewis County 1 $10 




Show where your 

Snowmobiling Dollars are spent 

The 2010 $2 bill campaign - 

President’s Week 2010 

To promote recognition of the importance 

and impact of our sport on New York's economy, 

Anyone who snowmobiles any time between 

February 12 and 21, 2010 is asked to start 

now -- gather $2 bills (you'll probably have to ask 

specifically for them at your bank). Use those $2 

bills to pay for every snowmobile-related transaction 

you make during President's week. 

More Vintage Goodies: 

Check out the Fordson Snow Motor 

-- a 1929 Snow Tractor! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBjlSJf4274 

Old vs New ~ 

Vintage Arctic Cat and Polaris models 

and their modern-day counterparts. 

Check out the cool 

leopard-print seat 

on that Arctic Cat! 




Scholarship Applications 

* Northeast Chapter ISC * Norris Brusoe NYSSA Scholarship * 

* Joan & Digger Vriessen NYSSA Scholarship * 

Applications are currently being accepted for two (2) $500 Scholarships. Only members of NYS Snowmobile Clubs will be 

eligible for the Norris Brusoe and for the Joan Vriessen Scholarships. The top 5 applications will be sent to the NEC 

Scholarship Committee where they will compete against applications from Northeast States for two (2) $1,000 scholarships. 

 

 

Only one application is needed. 

Two $500.00 Scholarships will be awarded. 

Parents or student must be a member of NYSSA as of January 1, 2010. 

 

All applications must be complete. 

Applications must be received at the NYSSA Office by March 1, 2010. 

The application form follows on the next pages. 

It’s Awards Time! 

Each season, NYSSA accepts applications for the following 

award categories: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snowmobiler of the Year 

Snowmobile Family of the Year 

Snowmobile Dealership of the Year 

Groomer of the Year 

Club of the Year 

President's Award (criteria to be determined by the 

President) 

Award nominations are available on NYSSA‘s website, on 

the members-only menu. You must be a member and 

login to access the forms, which are located under 

‗Annual Forum and Awards‘. 

You may also call and request 

forms from the NYSSA office 

(888-624-3849); we can email, 

fax or mail them to you. 

Award applications must be received 

at the NYSSA Office no 

later than March 1, 2010 for consideration. 

The Awards are presented at the 

Annual Meeting and Forum in 

April. 




NORTHEAST CHAPTER I.S.C. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 

Norris Brusoe Scholarship 

Joan & Digger Vriessen Scholarship 

MAIL TO: New York State Snowmobile Association, PO Box 612, Long Lake NY 12847 

DEADLINE: All materials must be received on or before March 1, 2010 

(Please Type or print clearly) Date_______________________ 

Name of Applicant; __________________________________________SS#; ______________________ 

Address; ________________________________________________________________________ 

City _____________________________________State_________________________________ 

Phone ___________________________________Email_________________________________ 

Name of school attended; ________________________________________________________________ 

Address; _____________________________________________________________________________ 

Date of Graduation; ____________________________________________________________________ 

Name of College, University or Vocational School; ___________________________________________ 

Address; _____________________________________________________________________________ 

Date of starting study above; _____________________________________________________________ 

Major area of study; ____________________________________________________________________ 

Cost per year; _________________________________________________________________________ 

Are you employed; _______ Year round; ______ summer only; ______ 

Employers Name: ______________________________________________________________________ 

If not why? ___________________________________________________________________________ 

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL NEED FOR 1 YEAR OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM 

Student Resources; ________________________________ 

Estimated Expenses; ___________________________ 

Salary; _________________________________________ 

Tuition and fees; ______________________________ 

From Family; ____________________________________ 

Books and supplies; ____________________________ 

Loans, Grants –Amounts; __________________________ 

Room and Board; ______________________________ 




Scholarship Application Page 2 

Savings; _______________________________________ Transportation; ________________________________ 

Other scholarships-Amount; _______________________ other expense; _________________________________ 

Total Resources; ________________________________ Total est. expense; ______________________________ 

Other pertinent information; _____________________________________________________________________ 

Parents Names; _______________________________________________________________________________ 

Parents Address; ______________________________________________________________________________ 

____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Parents Occupations; Mother; __________________________________________________________________ 

Father; ___________________________________________________________________ 

Number and ages of brothers and sisters; ___________________________________________________________ 

_____________________________________________________________________________________ 

Are they attending college; ______________________________________________________________________ 

Please give details; ____________________________________________________________________________ 

State or Provincial Snowmobile Association; _______________________________________________________ 

Please Attach: 

1. An official High School or College transcript, which ever applies. 

2. Current recommendations in writing by at least two (2) teaches, dated and signed. 

3. Current recommendations in writing by one or two friends, employers or clergy, dated and signed. 

4. Proof of acceptance at the listed college, University or vocational school. 

5. Write an essay about snowmobiling in your state about one of these topics: (Economy, Trails, Environment, 

What snowmobiling means to you) 500 words or less. 

6. Include an over view of your extra curricular activity and any snowmobile associated volunteerism within the 

last year. 

Attention: ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED ABOVE (1 THROUGH 6) MUST BE 

SUBMITTED IN THE SAME ENVELOPE AT THE SAME TIME OF APPLICATION OR 

THE APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED. 

Deadline for completed applications: March 1, 2010 Late applications will not be considered. 

The above statements are certified to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge. 

Signed________________________________ Date_______________________ 

Mail Completed Applications to: 

New York State Snowmobile Association 

PO Box 612 

Long Lake NY 12847 




How many of us dragged our stuff into camp with a ski-boose (and how many still do?) Photo by Anne O’Dell 

NYSSA Safety Trailer Calendar Available Online 

The small safety trailer does not require an electric brake controller. 

The NYSSA Safety Trailers are available for display 

at NY State Snowmobile Club events. There are 

towing requirements and you must reserve the 

trailers well in advance. s 

The large trailer will contain the three Super Raffle 

sleds; the smaller one (pictured) contains materials 

appropriate for indoor displays. 

Email or call the NYSSA Office at 888-624-3849 to 

reserve. Include the date and location of the event, 

and the name and contact info of the person who 

will be responsible for picking it up and getting it to 

the next location. 

View the calendar online 







8 ACSA Painting of Groomer (NYSSA) 

9 2 Night Stay Sun-Thurs & 1 day, 2 Sled Rental & $100 NYSSA Cash 

(Village Motel & Village Rentals) 

10 $500 Cash (Allegany Federation of Snowmobilers) 

11 2 Night Stay in a Jacuzzi Suite at The Edge Hotel & $100 NYSSA Cash 

12 2 Night Stay for 2 at Northern Outdoors & $100 NYSSA Cash 

13 2 Night Stay w/Breakfast, Dinner for 2, & 2 Movie Passes & $100 NYSSA Cash 

(Knights Inn Little Falls) 

14 3 Night stay at Shamrock Motel & Cottages Sun-Thurs & $100 NYSSA Cash 

15 $300 Gift Certificate, Gear Bag & Balaclava (Woody's) 

16 2 Night Stay at Adirondack Hotel & $100 NYSSA Cash 

17 2 Directors Chairs from Telescope Furniture 

18 2 Night Stay at Quackenbush's Longview Lodge & $100 NYSSA Cash 

19 2 Night Stay Weeknight at Charlie's Inn & $100 NYSSA Cash 

20 2 Night Stay Weeknight at Byrncliff Resort & $100 NYSSA Cash 

21 2 Night Stay Sun-Thurs for 2 at Headwaters Motor Lodge & $100 NYSSA Cash 

22 2010 Castle X Incline Jacket (Winner's Choice) 

23 $200 Cash (Cattaraugus County Federation/George E. Couell) 

24 $200 Gift Certificate (DDS Motor Sports) 

25 $200 Cash (Erie County Federation of SC) 

26 $200 Cash (Ful-Mont Snow Travelers) 

27 $200 Cash (Herkimer County Snowmobile Trail & Trade Assn) 

28 $200 Gift Certificate (Hudon's Sled Salvage) 

29 $200 Cash (Onondaga County Snowmobile Assn) 

30 $200 Cash (Oswego County Snowmobile Assn) 

31 $200 Cash (Penn Mountain Snow Riders) 

32 $200 Cash (Snow Rats Snowmobile Club) 

33 $200 Cash (Southern Tier Snowmobile Trails Assoc) 

34 $200 Freestyle Tekvest from Tekrider 

35 $200 Cash (Thousand Islands Snowmobile Club) 

36 $200 Cash (Wyoming County Snowmobile Federation) 

37 $150 Gift Certificate (Hebeler's Arctic Cat/SkiDoo Sales) 

38 $100 Service Gift Certificate (Fuccillo Automotive Group) 

39 $100 Service Gift Certificate (Fuccillo Automotive Group) 

40 $100 Gift Certificate (Marcellus Sales Inc) 

41 $100 Gift Certificate (Marcellus Sales Inc) 

42 $100 Cash (Niagara County Snowmobile Federation) 

43 $100 Cash (Oneida County Area Snowmobile Assn.) 

44 $100 Cash (Shawnee Sno Chiefs) 

45 $100 Gift Certificate (The Trailer Connection) 

46 $100 Cash (Washington County Assn of Snowmobile Clubs) 

47 $100 Cash (SledInsure.com Snowmobile Insurance) 

48 $100 (Two -$50 Gift Certificates) (Sledfreak.com) 

49 $50 Gift Certificate (Sledfreak.com) 

50 $50 Gift Certificate (Sledfreak.com) 

Thank You 

Super Raffle 

SPONSORS! 

A list of business member names, addresses, 

and websites is available at 

http://nysnowmobiler.com/local-clubs-2/business-members 



Safety Question Answer: B 


NYSSA CHARITIES PAGE 

NYSSA encourages its individual members and its Clubs to support 

the following charitable organizations: 

Pink Ribbon Riders www.pinkribbonriders.com 

The Pink Ribbon Riders mission is to promote awareness of breast cancer 

in the motor sports industry for both men and women while raising 

funds for those in need. 

Easter Seals www.easterseals.com 

Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special 

needs, and their families, live better lives for over 85 years. 

The USO 

www.uso.org/howtohelp 

The USO is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to 

support the troops by providing morale, welfare and recreationtype 

services to our men and women in uniform. 

Need a Safety Course? Click Here! 

Safety Question 

What can you do to prevent frostbite? 

A) Keep your mouth shut 

B) Dress adequately for the wind chill, with special attention to 

the face, hands and feet 

C) Don’t stop on the trail so Jack Frost can’t sneak up on you 






NYSSA MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS 

Use the instructions below to receive discounts from the companies listed below 

Exclusive for members of NYSSA-You can save up to 30% a year on snowmobile 

insurance with a special offer from Nationwide. Whether you have a 

perfect driving record, or a lapse in coverage, Nationwide is on your side. For 

more information call 1-866-447-SNOW (7669) or click http:// 

nwagent.nationwide.com/agentwebpages/OfficePage.asp? 

Allstate offers extensive discounts - up to 40%. Such as Good Rider Discount, 

Multiple Vehicle Discount, Transfer Discount, Multiple Policy Discount and 

Safety Course Discount. Stop by and receive a quote from your local agent today. 

http://www.allstate.com/orv-snowmobile-insurance/main.aspx. Allstate is a Membership 

Card Sponsor only. 

NYSSA members save 15% off at over 5,000 participating Choice hotels worldwide! 

Call 800.258.2847-mention NYSSA ID# 00803214 or go to choicehotels.com 

to book online. Discount subject to availability at participating hotels and 

is not for use in conjunction with any other discount, offer or promotional rate. 

Advance reservations are required. Join the Choice Privileges Program for even 

more benefits! 

Save up to 15% on your rental car needs-call 1-800-654-2200 (members only hotline) 

or www.hertz.com to reserve. Use code ‘CDP#1708788’ when reserving. 

SnowTrails TV is a touring and destination TV show on PBS. 

SnowTrails TV is offering NYSSA members-buy 2 DVDs from any season and 

get the third one free to complete the 10 show season series. Visit 

www.snowtrailstv.com for ordering/program information. 

Impact Global Industries the maker of the C.S.S. (Communication Safety 

System), an LED light system used to replace the unsafe outdated handsignals, 

is exclusively offering 10% off to NYSSA members. Discount orders 

must be placed by phone, toll free at 1-866-560-6365. 

www.impactglobalindustries.com 

Exclusive discounts for NYSSA members from T-Mobile. Get FREE or 

deeply discounted equipment (phones/Blackberrys/PDAs) and waived 

activation fees ($35 per line) when you sign up for new service with T- 

Mobile. Please contact Eric Sarafin at 516-707-1758 or email 

Eric.Sarafin@t-mobile.com. 

Sled Insure offers NYSSA members an additional 5% discount on their 

snowmobile insurance premium! Other discounts also available, such as 

Multiple Sled Discounts and Safety Course Discounts. We can write your 

coverage the same day and fax or email your NYS Insurance ID Cards immediately! 

Call us at 1-800-562-6036 or visit us at www.SledInsure.com. 

Makovic Homes offers a free Stainless Steel Appliance Package Upgrade to 

any NYSSA Member purchasing a Modular or Manufactured Home from 

Makovic Homes. Must provide proof of current membership. Visit our Model 

Center at 411 State Rt. 17B, Monticello, NY 12701, call us at 845-796-4663 

or e-mail us! See you on the Trails!



NYSSA Members: Book any two consecutive nights lodging at the Big Moose 

Inn and Restaurant and receive a third contiguous night free. You will also receive 

a discount card good for 10% off on all meals, drinks, gift shop items and any 

future stay. Cannot be used for any other promotional pricing or package deals. 

Free night limited to Sunday-Thursday. Excludes New Year's Eve and the Sunday 

before Martin Luther King's birthday. Must be booked by telephone: 888-924- 

4666: The Big Moose Inn and Restaurant (http://www.BigMooseInn.com) 1510 

Big Moose Road, Eagle Bay, N.Y. 13331 

NYSSA WINTER SPECIAL: Use this 10% OFF COUPON FOR ROOM, 

FOOD OR DRINKS. Stay at this lake front resort and conference center and receive 

10% off everything! (NYSSA Membership Number and Promotional Code 

NYSSA0809 required) Book one of our Jacuzzi suites—or call and ask about other 

Room Discounts or seasonal rentals. North Woods Inn Resort, 4920 NYS CRT 

28, Fourth Lake, Old Forge, NY 13420 (www.NorthWoodsInnResort.com) Call 

for reservations: 315-369-6777 

(Clip and Use this coupon!) 

NYSSA members save 20% on overnight lodging Sun-Thurs (excluding holidays), 

December through April at The Loft in Raquette Lake, in the Central 

Adirondack Region. Fireplace-sauna-heated garage for sled storage & repair. 

No permit required for Raquette/Long/Indian Lakes/Newcomb/Tupper trails. 

For description/rates/photos visit http://www.raquettelakerentals.com 

Water’s Edge Inn: SAVE 20% OFF ANY ROOM OR SUITE SUNDAY – 

THURSDAY NIGHTS! Rest assured at Water’s Edge Inn, located lakeside directly 

across from Water Safari, Snowmobile Trails 1&5 and Enchanted Premium 

Gas! (NYSSA Membership Number/Card required for discount, not to be combined 

with any other offer/discount, limit 1 offer per reservation, excludes holiday/event 

weeks) Water’s Edge Inn, 3188 St. Rte. 28, Old Forge, NY 13420. Call 

for Reservations (315) 369-2484. www.WatersEdgeInn.com 

Old Forge Camping Resort: STAY 2 NIGHTS, GET THE 3RD NIGHT 

FREE! Offer good weekdays and weekends. Drive your sled right to your door! 

Direct access to Snowmobile Trail 5 and Premium Gas. (NYSSA Membership 

Number/Card required for discount, not to be combined with any other offer or 

discount, limit one offer per reservation, must be used for 3 consecutive nights) 

Old Forge Camping Resort, 3347 State Route 28, Old Forge, NY 13420. For Reservations: 

1-800-CAMPING. www.OldForgeCamping.com 

The Rocky Acres Inn invites NYSSA Members to enjoy our facilities and receive 

10% off your entire stay, year round! The Inn is located on Trout Brook 

Rd. in Schroon Lake with easy access to trails to local restaurants and 

Olmstedville/Minerva. Reservations required along with your NYSSA Membership 

Number. For more information, go to www.RockyAcresInn.com or 

call us at 518-532-9709. 

HD Adirondack Chairs by Aaron Fischer: NYSSA Members will receive 15% 

off the purchase of one/20% off for 2 or more pieces of hand made heavy duty 

ADK style outdoor furniture. Many styles available and can be custom made to 

your dimensions in any type of wood you desire. Delivered to most NY towns for 

a small fee, you can pick-up or shipping can be arranged. The key word is heavy 

duty-these will be around for years to come. For more information, please call 

Aaron-315-897-0457 or visit: https://sites.google.com/site/hdadirondackchairs/




The Tumble Inn invites NYSSA Members to enjoy 15% off regular prices ($95-$115) 

at our bed, breakfast and beyond. Private baths with clawfoot tubs, modern showers 

and electric fireplaces. The comfortable guest living room features a fieldstone fireplace, 

cable TV, DVD player, games, reading materials, snacks and homemade cookies. 

An outdoor hot tub takes off the chill with robes and slippers provided. Close to 

miles of trails. Includes an elegantly served "no lunch" breakfast. Call 518-351-5020 

or 518-532-7605 for information/reservations. 

Save up to 15% on Bonvoyage Snow Adventures. Quebec snowmobile adventures. 

A Bonvoyage trip is not merely a trip, but an unparalleled adventure 

experience. Our tours are the direct result of nearly 30 years of exploring 

Quebec, looking for the provinces best groomed trails, most scenic areas and 

truly unique places to stay. Dog sledding and a visit to the Ice Hotel can add to 

the experience. For reservations, go to www.bvadventures.com or call us at 

(860) 796-9055-NYSSA Membership Number required at time of reservation. 

Charlie’s Inn-we have specials for snowmobilers! 10% off all rooms Sunday thru 

Thursday (with your NYSSA Membership Card), come and enjoy, the HOT SPOT 

in the Adirondack Mountains! Where the trails are groomed all the time. Charlie’s 

Inn has great food and a full bar. We’re located at 44 Junction Road, Lake Clear 

(Right on Corridor Trail #7), N.Y. 12945. Call at 518-891-9858 and don’t forget 

to check us out on the web at www.newyorksnowmobiling.com ! 

Come on out to the Junction Campground and join the fun. NYSSA Members get 

10% off the regular campground price from June-Sept. by showing their Membership 

card. The Junction Campground is located in the beautiful Adirondack 

Mountains. It's a quiet, secluded campground with 24 full hook up sites and 12 

tent sites. Full restaurant and lounge on premises, hot showers, electric, cable, 

wireless internet, Laundromat, dump station, picnic tables and play area. Hiking 

and biking trails are nearby and the swimming location is just 1/4 mile away! We 

Exclusive offer for NYSSA members only! Get Three (3) years of Supertrax, the 

world's #1 snowmobile magazine, for the incredible price of $9.99! Simply call 

1-800-905-8729 (toll free) and mention the subscription code "NYSSAP" or visit 

the subscription page on www.SUPERTRAXMAG.com and enter the code 

"NYSSAP" to get Supertrax for Three (3) years for $9.99 (a $22.99 value). 

**Offer valid for one name per address and is for NYSSA members only. 

The Bear in the Tree B&B invites NYSSA members to enjoy a 15% discount off 

the regular room rate ($85-$115) while riding some of the best groomed trails in 

the Adirondack Park. We’re located on State Rt. 8 in the Town of Morehouse, 

with direct access to the Corridor 4 trail. NYSSA membership number required at 

time of booking. For reservations call (315) 826-5614. For more information go 

to www.bearinthetree.com. THERE IS ALWAYS SNOW IN MOREHOUSE! 

KMT Service Parts Inc is excited about being able to offer discounts to NYSSA members. 

We were involved with the Ski Doo Race Team in 1967 and love the sport! We 

sell one of the best enclosed trailers available and offer a 20% Discount off the published 

retail price to NYSSA Members. All trailer orders will be processed through 

KMT and can be picked up at the factory or we can arrange shipping. We have all 

kinds of parts including tires, wheels, jacks, wheel chocks, aluminum products such as 

helmet cabinets, gas can holders and shelving and much more! Visit us at: 

www.kmtparts.com. 315-697-2441 CALL TODAY! 




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PREPARATIONS BEGIN FOR RETURN OF SNOCROSS RACING TO FINGER LAKES 

FARMINGTON, N.Y. – Preparations begin with the onset of snow making for professional snocross racing at Finger Lakes Gaming 

& Racetrack. The AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series Eastern Nationals returns on Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 

6, 2010. The two-day event is complete with amateur, semi-pro and professional racing, along with an aerial freestyle show 

by the Monster Energy Slednecks Invasion Tour. 

With the arrival of the snow guns earlier in the week, the stockpiling is anticipated to begin sometime next week. The recent temperature 

rises predicted this week have shifted the initial start of the snow making process slightly. Snowmaking is tentative on 

temperatures as well as humidity levels; the optimal conditions are temperatures at roughly 10 degrees Fahrenheit and little to no 

humidity within the atmosphere. Over 20 acres of snow are to be produced for the creation of the snocross track. To create the 

volume needed, the snow guns are expected to run over the next three weeks. 

The Eastern Nationals mark the fifth stop of nine on the 2009-10 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series (ACSS). Regional, 

Semi-Pro, and Professional level races, including finals for men and women are scheduled both days of the event. In addition to 

racing, fans can expect various snowmobile-related vendors, sled demonstrations, prize drawings and more. Friday evening will 

also be complemented by autograph sessions with many of the professional riders and a return of the aerial freestyle acrobatics of 

The Monster Energy Slednecks Invasion Tour. A fireworks show will close out the event on Saturday night. 

Mens professional riders expected to appear include Tucker Hibbert, a four-time Winter X Games gold medalist; including the past 

three years (2007-2009). Winning his first gold medal at the age of 15, Hibbert currently holds the record for the youngest gold 

medalist in Winter X Games history and has enjoyed tremendous success on the ACSS circuit. Hibbert, who didn’t compete in the 

Eastern Nationals last year at Finger Lakes is expected to be joined by defending AMSOIL Pro Stock champion and five-time 

Winter X Games medalist, Levi Lavallee. Also expected to compete are TJ Gulla, Robbie Malinowski, and Ross Martin. 

The following is a tentative schedule of events (all times approximate and subject to change): 

Friday, February 5, 2010: 

3pm: Doors Open 

4pm-9pm: Semi-Pro/Pro Race: Semi-finals and Finals 

8:30pm: Pro Race Autograph Session 

9:45pm: Monster Energy Slednecks Invasion Tour 

Saturday, February 6, 2010: 

9am: Doors Open 

9am: Regional Races: Semi-finals and Finals 

1pm: Semi-Pro Races: Semi-finals and Finals 

5pm: Pro Race: Semi-finals and Finals 

10pm: Fireworks Show 

REACH NEW YORK SNOWMOBILERS! 

Do you want to place advertising in the NYSSA Online Magazine? 

View the current Advertising Rate Packet here. 

Deadlines: 

March 2010: Mar 12, 2010 

April 2010: Apr 26, 2010 

Questions? Email us. 



As the unified voice for NY Snowmobiling, NYSSA works year-round to promote 

the sport and protect the trails needed for winter enjoyment. NYSSA is recognized 

and accepted in Albany, across the state, and nationally as the organization that 

represents the rights and needs of New York’s snowmobilers. 

NEW YORK STAT E SNOWM OBILE 

ASSOCI ATI ON 

PO Box 612, Long Lake, NY 12847-0612 

888-624-3849 / Fax 518-624-2441 

E-mail: nyssaoffice@nysnowmobiler.com 

We’re On the Web! 

www.nysnowmobiler.com 

NYSSA Calendar of Events 

February 6, 2010 NYSSA BOD Meeting, North Central Region Holiday Inn Liverpool, x 37 

February 12-22, 2010 

Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week 

March 6, 2010 NYSSA BOD Meeting, North Central Region The Beeches, Rome 

April 16-18, 2010 

NYSSA Annual Meeting & Forum 

Mention this event for the discounted room rate: 

$99.00/night. cutoff date 3/16/10 

Holiday Inn, 441 Electronics 

Parkway, Liverpool, x 37 

phone 315-457-1122 

May 8, 2010 1st NYSSA BOD Meeting of the new calendar year Driver’s Village 

5885 East Circle Drive 

Cicero, NY 13039-8774 

Club Events are listed on our website: www.nysnowmobiler.com 

Safety Courses are listed at http://nysparks.state.ny.us/recreation/snowmobiles/safety-courses.aspx

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