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Early Snow sets the tone! ~ October 29, 2011, Hyde Park, NY
When do trails open? P. 6
NILICO and NYSSA - 10 Years of Success, p. 8
Michigan Needs Our Help!, p. 18
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From the Executive Director
November, 2011 Dominic Jacangelo
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I am writing this on what may be the last days of Indian Summer we are experiencing out-
side Albany. Two weeks ago I had eight inches of snow in the yard and today it may best
70 degrees.
Tardy State Payments
The past month has been very frustrating. If you are involved in your club‟s trail prepara-
tion activities or have been to a meeting recently you know as of the second week in No-
vember the clubs still have not gotten their 30% checks from last spring from the State.
This situation has put many of the clubs in dire financial circumstances. Most clubs do not
have any money to prepare the trails for the coming season. NYSSA staff, Directors and
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our Albany lobbyist has been on the state‟s back for many weeks to get these payments
moving. While the state agencies may be understaffed they have to find ways to get these
payments out in a timely fashion. The simple fact is that the reason most clubs don‟t have
their money is that the vouchers to the trail sponsors went out way too late.
The good news here is that the state realizes there cannot be a repeat of this year. I am
optimistic that working with the state we can get the trail grant program done in a more
timely fashion so that clubs are not stretched to the breaking point.
Economic Value of Snowmobiling
In 1998 and again in the 2003 studies were undertaken and completed that estimated the
value of snowmobiling in New York State. The second study placed the value at over $850
million. Much has changed since 2003 and the need for a new economic assessment of the
sport is apparent. Working with the SUNY Potsdam Institute for Applied Research we have
developed a updated survey to undertake the new assessment. The survey will not only
NEW YORK STATE
give us updated state wide numbers but has also been designed to break out regional infor-
mation. I have been writing about the survey for several months and a lot of work has gone
into its preparation.
(Continued on page 4)
Inside this issue:
Did You
Executive Director Report, D. Jacangelo P. 3 RENEW?
NILICO and NYSSA, 10 Years of Success P. 8
President’s Message, Gary Broderick P. 10
Charlie Williams P. 11
VP Report, Jim Elmore P. 12
On the Cover:
Trail Coordinator Report, Jim Rolf P. 13 A snowstorm on October 29 dropped up to
two feet of snow on parts of the state.
Lake Placid Travel Info That got our motors running!
P. 22
Photo by Gary Broderick,
Anne O’Dell, Editor 2011-2012 Member Discounts P. 25-29 taken in Hyde Park, NY.
anne.odell@nysnowmobiler.com
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(Executive Director, Continued from page 3)
The mailed survey will be going out just before Thanksgiving. If you are one of the lucky few to receive the survey,
please take a few minutes to answer it as honestly as you can. The survey will result in new estimates of the value
of snowmobiling to the NY economy. The mailing that you will receive will include a web location where you can
take the survey on-line. I strongly recommend that you complete the survey in that location if you can. For those
of you who do not receive a survey in the mail, my December article will include information on how to complete an
online survey.
Market Partners
Later in this issue you will read about a few of our commercial partners who provide member benefits. NYSSA
officers, Directors and staff are always looking for new way to provide our members with benefit programs that save
them money and at the same time provide support to the Association. Through these programs NYSSA is able to
keep our membership fee as low as possible (still only $5).
Public Relations
At the 2011 Annual Meeting the Delegates provided authority to the Board of Directors to seek out a public relations
firm to assist NYSSA, and just as importantly, its member clubs with projecting a strong positive image of the
organizations and the sport. Twelve firms answered the Request for Qualifications that was distributed by NYSSA.
These firms are all from the Northeast and range from the fairly large to relatively small. It may be possible to have
the firm in place just after the first of the year.
A Personal Note
Put this in the “Yin and Yang” column: My plow guy told me he was hanging up the plow. His reason, “He needed
more time to snowmobile.” I smiled!
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VISA Support for NY Snowmobiling
Have you had enough of your current credit card with its high
interest rates and no benefits? Think you have a decent credit rat-
ing and a card with a less than 10% interest rate is attractive to
you? Want to show the world that you are a snowmobiler and are
proud of it? In a continuing effort to bring our members maximum
value for their membership dollar, The New York State Snowmobile
Association and UMB CardPartner have joined forces to offer the
NYSSA Affinity Visa Platinum Rewards credit card.
This card not only gives you all the benefits of a Visa Platinum Re-
wards Card but also provides support to the Association so that we can keep on advocating on be-
half of the sport and your right to ride. Each time a card is successfully applied for the Association re-
ceives a small bounty to support our activities and helps us to keep our membership dues to a minimum.
Through the pictures that appear on the card you can tell vendors that you are a proud snowmobiler.
There are five standard images to choose from. Better yet you can customize the card with your favorite
snowmobile picture and we encourage you to do so. There is no application fee or annual fee associated
with this card but not everyone will qualify.
Using the NYSSA Affinity Visa Platinum Rewards Card is not only a convenient way to pay for your pur-
chases but is also a convenient way to support the organization that is committed to protecting your right
to ride.
For more information or to apply for a NYSSA Affinity Visa Platinum Rewards Card go to
http://www.cardpartner.com/affinity/app/nyssa
WHEN DO TRAILS OPEN?
A simple question, with a somewhat complicated answer.
It depends on where the trails are located, the amount of
snow cover needed for safe travel, and ultimately, the
decision to open the trails rests with the Club
volunteers who build and maintain them and
the landowners’ wishes. Please contact the
local club to be sure - don’t jeopardize the
trail system for everyone!. Generally, snowmobile
trails are not opened until after NYS big game hunting
season has ended in the respective area.
The map at left is from the NYS DEC website,
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28605.html
Based on this map, most trails in the northern zone
(bright yellow) should be possible to open after
December 4, and all other zones after December 20 (due to Muzzleloading Season)
-- if there is adequate snow cover for safe travel.
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NILICO & NYSSA: 10 Years of Success
The New York State Snowmobile Association has enjoyed a
partnership with National Income Life Insurance Company
for the past 10 years. NILICO is a sponsor of the annual
NYSSA Forum.
NILICO was the first company to provide continuing Insurance benefits to our members in their time of
need. I am pleased to report that NILICO has paid more than $1 million in claims to NYSSA members and
their families to date.
NILICO provides NYSSA members with valuable benefits at no cost:
The group Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) benefit provides acci-
dental death and dismemberment protection 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on and off the job,
anytime, anywhere. And how about this for great news: the AD&D benefit has increased this year
to $4,000 of coverage for all NYSSA members in good standing!
Child Safe Kits are available for each child in the family. The Kit is a place to record vital
information (including fingerprints) for authorities if a child goes missing.
The Family Information Guide is a convenient place to record information regarding your final
wishes as well as the location of important legal and financial documents to aid family members
in the event of your death.
An optional health services discount program will be available to members who return the beneficiary
card. This discount program features a health services discount card that provides point-of-service dis-
counts on prescriptions, vision care/products, hearing care and dental care at participating providers.
Soon you will receive a letter announcing the new $4,000 AD&D benefit. Be sure to send NILICO your
beneficiary designation. A NILICO representative will personally deliver your no-cost benefits and explain
additional insurance coverage available, so please welcome them into your home.
For more information: https://www.nilife.com/benefits/secure/sgaav/
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President’s Message: The Passing of some Giants
by Gary J. Broderick president@nysnowmobiler.com 716-807-7002
It‟s with great sadness that I write this. Charlie Williams, known to many of us as „Moondisc‟ on the snow-
mobiling websites, has passed. Charlie fought cancer for several years. Charlie was a member of the Central New
York Snow Travelers. Besides being an avid snowmobiler and Groomer Operator, he and his wife owned and oper-
ated their own business while being active in many organizations. Charlie was also a Hot Rod enthusiast. Charlie‟s
loss leaves big shoes to fill. Our condolences go out to Charlie‟s family and his extended family snowmobile family,
the CNY Snow Travelers.
Charlie and I had occasion to talk to each other in person at several NYSSA Forums. We didn‟t always agree
on everything, but when people are passionate about a sport, they rarely agree 100% about it. One of the things I
do recall is always receiving a level of respect from him, whether he agreed with me or not and in turn, I tried to
show him that same respect. That aspect is something that we see less and less of: showing respect for someone
that has been there and done that, whether we agree or disagree with all of their thoughts. We, on the organized
end of things, often joke about how we tend to eat our young in this sport. We continually fail to see the big picture:
that we do this because we love snowmobiling. We think that our way, our thoughts, our actions are the only way to
do things, without bothering to listen to anyone else that might have a decent idea. We use the excuse that well,
you‟re new, you haven‟t done this for as many years as me, you‟re just a kid, I know all the facts, etc., etc. And then
we wonder why we can‟t get people to step forward and volunteer. I hope you‟ll think about this a little the next
time someone new has a suggestion. It might be a worthless idea, but the person who suggested it is obviously will-
ing to make a foray into „the business‟. That‟s when it becomes a coachable moment.
Charlie‟s passing brings this into sharper focus for me. We have a problem with the As these
graying of our workforce. We need to train our replacements though we can‟t do it if we
chase them away.
Giants
Jerry Arzie Sr. (also known to folks on the net as „Old Jerry‟) notified us that an-
other long time volunteer named Ken Tuckey („Tuck512‟ for those on Trailcondi-
tions.com) has passed on to his reward. Jerry told me that he met Ken and Ken‟s wife,
Pass
Joyce about 20 years ago. They started the snowmobile thing about 10 years later.
Jerry got interested in snowmobiling when his son sold him his wife's machine (she was Who will
pregnant and couldn't ride). He had Ken ride around the fields a few times on the sled,
and the next week Ken pulled up with a machine and trailer! He was hooked! They
rode on the slow and cautious side and started to get out further and further from home.
Replace
Ken joined the local club with Jerry, the Pulaski-Boylston Snowmobile Club. After Jerry
became a groomer operator, Ken would ride shotgun with Jerry, sometimes clearing Them?
trees out of the trails; Ken always showed up on workdays and did what he could, you
see, Ken, like Jerry, was restricted by health problems he incurred while serving our nation in Vietnam; though he
still helped out by cutting a lot of „helmet slappers‟ and doing anything else he could. Ken lived in the town of Sid-
ney, New York and traveled 2 ½ hours one way to make the club monthly meetings, very seldom missing any. Ken‟s
health started a serious decline over the last 3 years. He ended up on an oxygen bottle. He would ride with the oxy-
gen bottle under his coat. He also did trail signage with the club and helped out at the groomer barn. He solicited
for prizes for the annual fundraiser raffle. He would go out of his way to help anyone in need! Ken was so dedi-
cated to the sport and his club, he told his wife to have a benefit for him when he died and send the money to the
club. The club is having plaques made to dedicate a trail or bridge in Ken‟s memory as they do whenever an active
member passes. Jerry told me, “I already have my bridge picked out, hope it‟s a long time down the trail!” So do
we, Jerry. As these giants pass, who will replace them?
Speaking on behalf of NYSSA, I would like to extend our condolences to the Families of Charlie and Ken and
to their extended families, the clubs they belong to. We are all a little richer for knowing them and a lot poorer with
their passing.
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(President, Continued from page 9)
While you‟re looking around this magazine, please visit the Membership Discount Program at the end of the
magazine. We have discounts for you on a whole scope of items, from Insurance to hotel stays to car rentals and
everything in-between. If possible, please use these businesses as they are businesses that support snowmobiling.
Keep checking back periodically on the website as we have some more discounts coming online shortly!
Based on feedback I‟ve re-
ceived from various clubs around the
state, we are asking everyone to get
the word out-„Ride Between the
Sticks’. It angers landowners when
they give you a dedicated area to
ride and as soon as the snow starts
to get used, people head to the fresh
virgin snow outside the sticks, then
the next guy gets a little farther out-
side his track and so on, until you
have a 300 foot wide trail across a
field. Compaction of winter wheat
(via a groomer) actually helps these
crops, but as you progress outside, it
cuts into the crops, especially if the
conditions are thin. We need to re-
spect the landowner‟s wishes by
staying where they want us. Just
doing it yourself is good, but if you
see others doing it, it‟s up to you to
tell them the same thing. It might Here’s a perfect example of a rider ignoring the double-staked path. Not only is this un-
just keep that section of trail open. safe (there could be a boulder or ditch outside of those stakes) but it’s disrespectful of the
I‟ve asked our State Trails Coordina- landowner. Don’t do it.
tor, Jim Rolf to continue to empha-
size the importance of riding between the sticks. Please help us get the word out!
We are working on several legislative items to include Vintage Registration Reduction, Trail Fund, Helmet Tax
Removal and many other items. As we get closer to actual votes we will be asking for your help, once again, to
phone, mail and e-mail your elected representatives. If you are not signed up to receive e-mail notifications from
NYSSA, please go to http://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001tWHBC2Uj9uF9p34ey2Boxw%3D%
3D. Sign-up is simple and take a matter of seconds to complete.
Just to get you in the mood for the season, I
had the pleasure of attending my Nephew Stephen‟s
wedding in Pittsfield, Mass (my best wishes to Mr. and
Mrs. Stephen and Ashley Broderick). After the reception
I was cleaning snow off the car while standing in two
feet of snow. Of course, I was wearing a suit and loaf-
ers….I think they might be dry by now… I hope you
and yours have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving, if you‟re
a hunter, good luck and be careful out there. As in all
things, keep the rubberside down!
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Charles R. Williams (“Moondisc”)
Charles R. Williams, 57, a lifelong resident of Deansboro, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at St.
Elizabeth Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born December 30, 1953, in Utica, to Charles
Austin and Helen Holmes Williams. He grew up in Deansboro and graduated from Waterville Central
School and received a bachelor's degree from SUNY Morrisville. On September 6, 1975, he was married
to Kathleen Studdard until her death on December 2, 1990. He married Jacalyn Oltmann on July 18, 1992.
The couple operated JJ Precision Tooling together. Charlie also worked at Monarch Chemicals and was a
school bus driver at Waterville Central School. He was a member of the Living Waters Parish - Deansboro
United Methodist Church, past member of Barton Hose Co. and life member of CNY Snow Travelers.
Charlie was a hotrod and street rod enthusiast. He enjoyed going to the Syracuse Nationals and made many
good friends at the car shows over the years. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Jacalyn; his chil-
dren, James and Elizabeth Mascho, of Webster, Wendy Oltmann, of Webster, and Chad Oltmann, of
Greece; six grandchildren, Brittany Oltmann, Michael Oltmann, Alexandra Brady, Joseph Mascho, Samuel
Mascho and Anna Mascho; two sisters, a brother and their spouses, Jeannette and Larry Schlernitzauer, of
Alabama, Fred and Joyce Williams, of Oriskany Falls, and Mary Lou and Robert Buschor, of Deansboro; a
sister-in-law, Sheila Williams, of Waterville; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many special
friends. He was also predeceased by his parents and a brother, Elisher Williams. Please consider donations
to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
35th Annual Snodeo to be held December 9, 10, 11 2011
at the George T. Hildebrant Recreation Center
Snodeo is the “kick-off” weekend for the 2011/12 snowmobile season. On
Friday morning, watch the exciting Snowmobile Manufacturer‟s Challenge in
Woodgate, NY, and then Snodeo will be open 3pm-7pm. On Saturday, Snodeo
will be open from 10am until 5pm. There will be seminars scheduled, and the
120cc races for our next generation of snowmobilers. Take a chance to win a
new snowmobile of your choice from 5 models offered, along with cash prizes
and many other giveaways. Top off the evening with a spectacular fireworks
display. On Sunday, Snodeo will be opened from 10am until 2pm.
Directions: George T. Hildebrant Recreation Center, 200 North Street, Old Forge NY 13420
From downtown Old Forge, proceed North on Rt. 28. Turn left onto North Street (across from Brown's
Factory Apparel). The Pavillion will be on your left.
For more information, call the Town of Webb Visitor Center at (315) 369-6983 or visit
www.snodeo.com. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.
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Vice President Report
Jim Elmore, NYSSA Vice President
585-813-4610 jelmo@buffalo.com
While I travel from Jamestown to Seneca Falls and up to Lewiston and down to Belmont and
other areas across New York State the orange pylons and K-rails are being picked up, marking
the end of the road construction season. What is taking their place are orange wood stakes in
the empty corn or soybean fields along the same roads, club volunteers are out marking their respective snowmobile
trails. Avid snowmobilers like this time of year, the days are shorter and the weatherman is getting more attention
these days. Everyone is gearing up and starting club operations again. Many clubs have already started, some are
rebuilding bridges washed out by the violent weather this spring and summer. Clubs are getting their snow groom-
ing operation ready to roll and many are training new operators. Parents are looking for a safety class to register
their children in, hoping they enjoy a lifelong activity. It‟s never too late to call a local club and volunteer a few
hours helping out.
We just wrapped up the November monthly board meeting at Drivers Village with many items that need
addressing. The Government Affairs committee has submitted a bill to lobby on behalf of the vintage snowmobile
owners. If this becomes law it will bring in more revenue to the trail fund, many vintage snowmobiles are sitting
idle because there is no incentive for them to register to ride a few times a season. Our Budget and Finance com-
mittee have asked all other committees to submit their respected budgets. The committee will compile all the num-
bers and have a budget ready for the members to vote on, remember the Annual Forum is in Historic Lake Placid in
April 2012.
Speaking of Lake Placid, please put this on your refrigerator calendar (April 20-22, 2012) or download it into
your smart phone. NYSSA events committee is working overtime to make this a different experience for our snow-
mobile members. They are working to make this work with the Olympic theme and our great snowmobiling system
in the State. If you attend the Forum every year this is not the one to skip out on. The Lake Placid community will
be hosting many events pertaining to the past Olympics. Most of us remember the 1980 USA hockey team upsetting
the powerful Soviet Union team, then continuing on to win the Gold medal, it happened here. When the pre-
registration becomes available later this season, don`t delay and miss out on this event.
I am sitting on the Public Relations Ad-hoc committee and we received 12 proposals to look over. The dele-
gates this past April passed a resolution for NYSSA to hire a PR firm. After last weekend we cut the list down to 4
companies. Next month our committee will cut this down to 1 or 2 and then present them to the Board of Directors
to vote on. We hope this will increase the presence of snowmobiling across the State in a very positive way. We are
looking for the best value for the members and the company is not all talk but will take an active role in what we
face across the state. The December 3rd meeting will be held in Liverpool, NY at the Holiday Inn. It is open to all
members, so please attend if you are in the area.
Remember to work safe opening up the trails and keep good records of the hours and equipment you are
using. Don`t wait till May to turn in your paperwork, this hurts your club with the trail funding program. The holiday
season is fast approaching so I would like to say Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy this time with your families.
NYSSA wishes you and your families
a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
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Trail Coordinator Report
by Jim Rolf, NYSSA Trail Coordinator
888-624-3849 x 102 jrolf@nysnowmobiler.com
November… it‟s always been a month that I personally love to see each year. Usually the first snowflakes are in the
air and that brings to mind one thing for me… SNOWMOBILE riding will soon be here! (as well as Thanksgiving din-
ner!). Trail work is in full swing for most clubs and they are preparing their groomers for what we all hope is a nice
long winter. Any potential volunteers for these yearly club duties are urged to contact a club-in-need, giving a much
appreciated hand out on the trails, groomer preventive maintenance work, and with fundraisers.
It‟s also that time of year that a good majority just starts to think about registering their sled(s) for the upcoming
season. Recent data shows that most people register their sleds in Dec. and Jan. That delay and subsequent influx
of massive amounts of requests to the NYSSA office could end with a short timeframe where a phone call is missed.
All 3 NYSSA staff try helping out with these calls, but Anne (our General Manager) is usually the one inundated for
“membership numbers” or just plain help with the whole process. I‟d like to suggest that we all start thinking about
getting prepared a little sooner from now on. Join a club of your choice EARLY… you can do so right after April 1 st
each year, so you can have your voucher in hand when sled renewals are sent out by the NYS DMV in late July. You
can beat the lines at the DMV offices too by sending the renewals with a check in early or going to an office before
the influx begins.
This year, due to my new position within NYSSA, November brings other thoughts to mind as well… lots of training,
traveling, and stuffing envelopes with certificates of attendance for those who sat through some of the safety
classes that I‟m involved with. Those that attended the Groomer Operator Course and the Chainsaw Safety Courses
at this past Forum, I must apologize for the delay in obtaining your certificates. Due to not knowing who was ulti-
mately in charge of that duty along with a couple of retirements, I just sent them all out this week. If you don‟t
receive yours soon, please let me know.
NYSSA Club Trails
A few years back, my predecessor Dave Perkins initiated a process whereby clubs that maintained trails but were
not funded through Parks for whatever reason could name trails. Some clubs have been assigned ID numbers for
these “club trails” so they are noted, signed for riders‟ sake, and are included in the NYSSA Trail Liability policy. I‟d
like to see each club who requests a number for their own unfunded trail(s) to send me an e-mail (or through the
snail-mail if so elected) with a short description of where the trail(s) begin and end; what amenities are located on
the trails, and what municipalities encompass the trail. We also would like to suggest that these trails be GPSed this
upcoming season for future use.
GPSing Your Trails
In this past season‟s Phase I application from Parks, it was noted that “ By the Phase I deadline for the 2012-
2013 season (June 30, 2012), GPS data will be required for ALL TRAILS that wish to continue receiv-
ing state funding.”. I am suggesting that any club that has not yet GPSed your trails to meet this requirement do
so this winter. Obviously some trail re-routes do come up at the last minute, but most of the time clubs know when
they are moving a trail and the winter months with snow on the ground gives the optimum opportunity to access
these areas, compared to at the last minute during the spring-time “muddy season‟. I also must remind all club vol-
unteers that they need to obtain landowner permission BEFORE accessing another‟s land for the purposes of scout-
ing out new trail locations. You would be trespassing and could face arrest & fines. Don‟t jeopardize yourself; get
the permission done before walking or driving around looking for re-routes or new trail locations.
I will keep all clubs informed of any new inclusion in this next season‟s Phase I application. I have asked Parks if
they could possibly release the application while there is snow on the ground (like by February?) in order for clubs
who have their GPS work and all metadata forms finished the opportunity to submit it early. We aren‟t sure if this
will happen, but it does make sense that your GPS work be done while there is a snow base to allow for easy ac-
cess. Club members will be riding their trails anyhow and groomers should be out smoothing down the trails,… both
great ways to GPS your trails.
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(Trail Coordinator, Continued from page 13)
NYSSA owns 4 (four) Garmin CS60 GPS units for clubs that need to inventory your trails and know a little about the
workings of these GPS units. Contact me to find out how to borrow these units for a week or so. See “Guide to
GPS Trail Mapping” on our site at www.nysnowmobiler.com/trail-info/gps/59-documents for more info on what is
expected and how to convert GPS shape files to what Parks can accept and work with.
STEP Signage Program
There are only a few classes remaining this year. It seems this year we had quite a lot more attend than usual due
to holding 15 classes for 25 Counties at different locations across NYS. Visit the NYSSA website on the Member‟s
Side, under Trail Programs to view the remaining list of dates and locations. Clubs are urged to send at least one
representative that will be out signing your trails to a local class, to get the latest STEP information. As a reminder…
any advisor that took a course 2 years ago or longer MUST take this course again, as the certification is only good
for 2 seasons. Any others interested in becoming more familiar with the signage guidelines, to renew or to become
a new STEP advisor, look at the fall schedule of classes and pick one close to you.
As I have been driving around to different
meetings this fall, I have been noting how
many clubs get their signs up early. Quite a lot
of road crossing signs are up all over, and most
reflect what is asked for in the OPRHP Trail
Signing Guidelines. I took a few pictures of
some of these trails. Here‟s one from the Ar-
cade area or exactly what “pairs of stakes in
open fields” looks like. I give KUDOS to the
woman who signed this particular portion of
trail for her club. GREAT JOB!!
I truly need to thank those instructors who
have once again STEPped up to help with this
important signing program. Counties that have
not had classes before are hosting them this year, with instructors taking on more areas to educate the volunteers
and train Safe Trail Advisers and new instructors volunteering to be involved in educating our clubs‟ volunteers.
THANK YOU!
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New Broadcast Networks and Time through Dec. 25th.
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Madison Square Garden Network (MSG or MSG Plus)
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SnowTrailsTV will let you Take A Friend Snowmobiling right now.
Enjoy the 9th season broadcast on Fox Sports and New York‟s MSG network. SnowTrailsTV is a snowmo-
bile reality TV & Web series. Ride with Video Mike exploring a variety of recreational touring destinations
and snowmobile trail adventures.
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(Trail Coordinator, Continued from page 14)
Parks Chainsaw Course
Steve Lewis and I have discussed holding a “basic chainsaw training course” for those clubs that have Parks‟ permits
for trail use. This course will NOT be based on “The Game of Logging”, which DEC requires in order to meet their
permit demands. It will be a safety-based course that Parks employees themselves attend, satisfying the require-
ment which all Parks‟ permits include for snowmobile club volunteers. Look for dates in the coming months. Snow-
mobile clubs with Parks permits must send at least one volunteer who cuts branches on NYS OPRHP lands to certify
their permit requirements. I have only heard from a handful of clubs willing to attend these courses. So if your club
volunteers can utilize this course, please let me know ASAP so we can set it up.
I‟ve had 2 conversations with DEC staff who stated that any snowmobile club volunteer under an AANR permit only
needs to attend a Basic Chainsaw Course as opposed to the long-course called “The Game of Logging”. As this plays
out, I will keep everyone informed. But as always, please check your respective AANR agreements to know for sure
what is required.
E-911 Locator Signs
This is a final reminder that the Allstate spon-
sored E-911 (emergency locator) signs are in.
Any club that forgot to order them this summer
who needs them should contact me right away
before they are gone. I will have some for the
December NYSSA BOD meeting. Clubs should get
these signs out on trails at junctions and road
crossings so riders begin to understand what they
are there for.
TRAIL WATCH on National Grid Lands
As a reminder, all clubs using N G lands are to
apply for permission through the N G Real Estate
Offices. Contact me via e-mail and I will set you
up with their contact information.
As part of the working relationship between
NYSSA clubs and National Grid, the TRAIL
WATCH program was started a few years back.
It was initiated to partner with Homeland Security
to protect sensitive facilities along our trails. Ernie
Roosevelt worked thru the NYS Homeland Secu-
rity to get their approval on the program and also
the pamphlet that he developed. Signs outlining
the need for riders to watch out for suspicious
activity on the N G lands with snowmobile trails
were developed and available through. It is sug-
gested that a sign be placed at the beginnings
and ends of each trail segment that is allowed to
be open by N G real estate, alerting others to the
program along with the phone numbers to use to
report a crime. Please get these signs out on the
trails and the pamphlets to our riders. I have 2
boxes of signs available, so if you know of any
clubs that need any, have them contact me. I
will be bringing the boxes to the BoD meeting in
December for any Director that needs to take
some back to their District.
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(Trail Coordinator, Continued from page 15)
30% Vouchers
The final funding process for the 2010-11 snowmobile club season should come to an end soon. Most Sponsors have
received their vouchers and have sent them back to Parks for processing and payment. A handful of Sponsors have
now reported that they have received their wire transfer from NYS and are sending checks out to their clubs. Just in
time for the 70% pre-season voucher process to begin…
The Toronto Snow Show
I traveled to Toronto in mid-October where I worked a booth with the Oneida Co. Tourism bureau staff and volun-
teers. They were gracious enough to pay for my accomodations and allow me to set-up a small table stand and ban-
ner promoting NYSSA and NYS snowmobiling. This show is billed as “the world‟s largest snowmobile show”. (See
photos next page).
Many of the attendees that stopped at the booth had already read the SuperTrax article about Oneida Co. snowmo-
bile trails, were very interested in traveling to NYS to ride, and needed info on how to register in NY along with ask-
ing questions as to “how is it crossing the border with sleds?”. Quite a few attendees that have tried unsuccessfully
to ride in NY expressed their issues with our DMV offices. They felt the requirements for paperwork were too far
over the top and wondered if NYSSA could help correct this situation.
The New JIMAPCO Interactive Snowmobile Map
The map should be able to be updated sometime soon, as Parks has stated that soon after Nov. 1 st, the latest map
data would be releasing the newest compiled club-reported trail data. Any correction notifications on trail locations
should really wait until after Nov. Any club contact info errors should be addressed right away though, directed to
Mike LaViolette at JIMACO (mlaviolette@jimapco.com).
Groomer Training Courses
Any club or County group that may be hosting a groomer training class, please notify me of the date and location so
I can post them for all clubs to know about. Any club wishing to hold their own, I have a couple of DVDs of the
Parks training course left that I can send out for your own use.
A RIDER’S GUIDE TO Approaching a Double Staked Trail:
“Ride Right” means stay within the stakes,
on the right HALF of the GROOMED PATH.
NOT NOT
YOUR NOT
HERE HERE SLED HERE
GOES
HERE!
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Here are a few pics of the 2011 Toronto Show marquee, the NYSSA/Oneida Co. booth,
and a picture of a new snowmobile manufacturer's product that is currently only avail-
able for sale in Canada. The 2/3rds size sled is assembled in Canada with parts from
China. It's 250 cc 4-stroke motor is capable of only about 45 mph on a trail, marketed
to youth and lightweight people looking for an entry level sled. It should be available in
the US next season, when their application to the EPA passes emissions.
Child’s face intentionally blurred.
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Michigan Needs our Help
While Michigan may have more registered snowmobiles than any other state, it does not mean that they
are not under attack by environmentalist. Currently our friends to the west are attempting to fight off a
process that will ban snowmobiling from a considerable area of National Forest. Just substitute state for-
est for national forest and this story can sound awfully familiar. Please take a minute to read Bill’s plea
and send off a simple but original message to the Forest Service that you prefer alternative 3 or 4. Re-
member your note must be at the Forest Service by December 21, 2011. You can e-mail your comments
to: comments-eastern-huron-manistee@fs.fed.us
Still Time to Comment on Huron-Manistee National Forest Plan
by Bill Manson, Executive Director of the Michigan Snowmobile Association
Last month, the Huron-Manistee National Forests released a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
(SEIS) for public review and comment. There is precious time remaining to comment on this plan and let the Forest
Service know our (snowmobilers‟) preferred alternative. Comments will be taken until Dec. 21, 2011.
You need to comment on this issue to help fight the proposed closures to snowmobiling and hunting with guns in
the Huron-Manistee National Forests! While this debate is over a desire by some for more “quiet” areas in the for-
ests, expectations are unrealistic and show that these people don‟t understand the true surroundings found within
the forests.
A Proposed Ban
The SEIS proposes to ban snowmobiling and gun hunting within 14 Semi-
Primitive Non-Motorized Areas (SPNM) on these forests as the result of a legal de-
cision by the 6th U.S. Court of Appeals.
PROTECT
Your MSA staff is in the process of wading through this, 198-page document, to
help you better understand how each of the alternatives might affect you. YOUR
Here are the four alternatives outlined in the plan with our initial
assessment. RIGHT
ALTERNATIVE # 1 No action alternative.
While this keeps things as is, it doesn‟t comply with the problems the court case
TO RIDE!
pointed out and probably leaves it open to more legal challenges.
ALTERNATIVE # 2 Proposed action.
This gives Mr. Meister exactly what he wanted, no snowmobiling or firearm hunting in the 14 areas in question.
Clearly, MSA strongly opposes this one. Proposed Action Alternative 2 would essentially shut off trail networks both
north to south and east to west across the Northern Lower Peninsula. All snowmobile trails which would be closed
by Alternative 2 are located on open public roads and should remain open for winter snowmobile trail use.
Proposed Alternative 2 would effectively eliminate important small links within the overall trail network and conse-
quently eliminate connectivity for significantly larger portions of the trail system.
Last month, I wrote that snowmobilers would have trouble getting from Ogemaw Hills to Houghton Lake. While
we could still travel this route, our network would be broken with this ban. We would no longer be able to connect
to other trails through the Huron National Forest.
ALTERNATIVE # 3 Change management area designation to align with the current uses of the
areas. Basically, if you like how things are right now and want that to be the management goal for these 14 areas,
this alternative is probably for you. This alternative allows snowmobiling and all firearm use to continue as is. The
areas in question should be defined as Semi-Primitive Motorized areas, and kept open to snowmobiling and firearm
hunting.
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ALTERNATIVE # 4. Change management area designation and manage to provide a less roaded rec-
reation experience. This is the USFS‟s preferred alternative, which also allows all snowmobiling and firearm hunt-
ing to continue as is. However, the new goal for these 14 areas would be to continue to reduce road mileage density
in many of the areas. This alternative negatively impacts both snowmobilers and fire arm hunters.
A Personal Letter Carries More Weight Than a Form Letter
The Forest Service received more than 9,000 letters on this issue. We were told that 2,500 were form letters from
members of the Fund for Animals. These letters came from all over the world, and were in favor of closing our pub-
lic lands to snowmobiling and fire arms hunting.
That is why we have to make sure our voices are heard. We have also been told that the Forest Service has de-
cided to classify duplicate form letters as one comment. For example, those 2,500 form letters form the Fund for
Animals would now only be considered one comment.
By all means, if your time is limited download the form letter found on MSA‟s Web site, sign it, and send it in.
However, if you have a little time, please write a personal letter. The letter you submit doesn‟t have to be
long and lengthy. You just need to let the Forest Service know that you are in favor of Proposed Action Alternative 3
and opposed to Proposed Action Alternative 2. Just tell the Forest Service that they would be destroying our snow-
mobile trail network in this area. Tell them that Alternative Action 2 would destroy a snowmobiler‟s ability to ride
cross-country in these areas.
Please also keep in mind that Michigan has the largest number of registered snowmobiles in the U.S. yet, on a per
capita basis, the fewest miles of snowmobile trails. All existing trails on these forests are critical to meeting the high
demand for snowmobile trails in Michigan. We need more opportunities, not less.
National Forests are to be enjoyed for multiple recreation uses; be very cautious about excluding public use based
upon subjective positions or bias of a few toward other legitimate recreation use.
Once Comments are Received
Once the comment process is complete, the Forest Service will take all comments, both in favor of the ban and
against the ban, and consider them in their decision. Remember form letters are collected, piled and consid-
ered one comment, either for or against.
The Forest Service will then come up with their recommendation. They will take that recommendation back before
the issuing judge for his approval. We are working hard to make sure that this recommendation keeps these areas
open to snowmobiling and firearms hunting. We also realize that once this recommendation is made and the judge
makes his decision, lawsuits will more than likely be filed. Remember it was a lawsuit that started this entire process
-- Meister v. USDA Forest Service Court Case. We will, more than likely be talking about this issue for months to
come.
For more information
For more information about this process, call the Huron-Manistee National Forests office, at (231) 775-2421 to
request a CD of the SEIS documents. You can also visit the Forest Service Web site at www.fs.fed.us/; select Huron-
Manistee from the “By Name” menu at the top right of the page and hit “Go.” Once the Huron-Manistee page opens,
click on “Forest Plan SEIS” under Quick Links at the top right of the page. The Land and Resources Management
page will open, which contains the “Draft SEIS PDF Suite” files with all SEIS documents.
Visit the MSA Web site at www.msasnow.org to obtain updates, comment information, and links to this process.
We are doing our best to keep you informed regarding this critical issue. Rest assured those who want us out of our
National Forests are doing everything they can to take away our right to recreate on our public lands.
PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO RIDE!
Sample letter for your use: MS Word Version click here
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Contact Your Local Club to Purchase Tickets!
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Prize List Continued!
Sponsor Business Name Website 2012 Prize Description
10 Cardo Systems, Inc. www.cardosystems.com Scala Rider G4 Power Set for Snowmobiles
11 The Edge Hotel www.theedgehotel.com 2 night stay in a jacuzzi suite + $100 NYSSA Cash
2 night stay jacuzzi package, dinner, movei tickets for 2
12 Ridge View Lodge www.ridge-view.com + $100 Cash
13 Cranberry Lake Lodge www.cranberrylakelodge.com 2 nights in a lakeside room + $100 NYSSA Cash
14 Charlie's Inn www.newyorksnowmobiling.com 2 night stay w/Dinner for 2 + $100 NYSSA Cash
15 Headwaters Motor Lodge www.headwatersmotorlodge.com 3 night stay Sun - Thurs + $100 NYSSA Cash
16 Soucy Track www.soucy-track.com Modular helmet w/ electric lens
17 Byrncliff Resort www.byrncliff.com Overnight golf package for 2 + $100 NYSSA Cash
18 The Gold Mine Jewelers $250 Gift Certificate
19 Allegany County Federation of SC www.acfsnow.org $250 Cash
Niagara County Snowmobile Federa-
20 tion $250 Cash
21 Northern Erie Sno Seekers www.snoseekers.com $250 Cash
Shawnee Sno-Chiefs Snowmobile
22 Club www.snowchiefs.net $250 Cash
23 Marienthal www.marienthalcountryinn.com One Night Stay For Two + $100 NYSSA Cash
24 DDS Motorsports www.ddsmotorsports.com $200 Gift Certificate
25 Hebeler Sales & Service www.hebelers.com $200 Gift Certificate
26 Tekrider tekrider.com $200 GC toward vest
Caledonia Trailblazers Snowmobile
27 Club www.caledoniatrailblazers.com $200 Cash
28 Cattaraugus County Federation $200 Cash
29 Cranberry Lake Mountaineers www.cranberrylakemountaineers.com $200 Cash
30 Erie County Federation of SC wnysnowtrails.com $200 Cash
31 Ful-Mont Snow Travelers fulmontsnowtravelers.com $200 Cash
32 Herkimer County Trail & Trade Assn $200 Cash
33 OCSA $200 Cash
34 Penn Mountain Snow Riders www.pennmountain.com $200 Cash
35 Salmon Creek SC www.salmoncreeksnow.org $200 Cash
36 Seven Valley Snow Goers $200 Cash
Wyoming County Snowmobile Fed-
37 eration $200 Cash
39 The Savoy Restaurant $100 Gift Certificate
39 Cayuga County Snowmobile Assn www.cayugacountysnowmobile.com $100 Cash
40 Genesee County Snowmobile Assn $100 Cash
Oneida County Areas Snowmobile
41 Assn $100 Cash
42 Southern Orleans Trailblazers southern-orleans-trailblazers.net $100 Cash
43 Washington County Assn of SC wcasc.snowclubs.com $100 Cash
44 45 & 46 NYSSA 100 Cash (each)
48 49 and 50 - www.greatadirondacksteakands
47 Great Adirondack Steak & Seafood eafood.com $50 Gift Certificate (each)
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Getting there is easier than you think!
Rather than drive individual vehicles to Lake Placid for the NYSSA Forum, in
April, why not consider this:
1) Go green and take a bus. Adiron-
dack Trailways has busses that
pickup in cities all along I-90, and
routes that go directly to Lake Placid. Visit http://www.trailwaysny.com for
routes and fare information.
2) Arrange to meet other Club Delegates and use your NYSSA member discount
to rent a large van from Hertz. A 12 passenger van from
Syracuse cost us $253 for a day, including all mileage,
fuel, and taxes. call 1-800-654-2200 or go to
http://www.hertz.com.
Clean Snowmobile Challenge - 2012
HASLETT, MI, November 9, 2011 – A record number of teams are expected to participate in the SAE 2012 Snowmobile Challenge,
sponsored by the snowmobile manufacturers along with other supporting businesses, set for March 5th-10th, 2012 at Michigan
Technological University.
Held at the University’s Keweenaw Research Center, the Snowmobile Challenge is a collegiate design competition of the Society of
Automotive Engineers. Engineering students from participating schools take a stock snowmobile and reengineer it.
The snowmobiles will compete in a variety of events including emissions, noise fuel economy/endurance, acceleration, handling, static
display, cold start and design.
The University snowmobiles are expected to be cost-effective and comfortable for the operator to drive. The intent of the competition is
to design a snowmobile that will primarily be ridden on groomed snowmobile trails. The use of unreliable, expensive solutions is
strongly discouraged! Modern snowmobiles are engineered to meet the current standards for noise and emissions. Teams are expected
to add innovative solutions for improving on performance of the
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base sled that they start with. Design judges (written and oral)
will be looking for innovations and incorporating that into their
scores.
The minimum performance expectations for a trail snowmobile
are set by the rules as a sled that by design will go 100 miles
without refueling and can attain a trail speed of 45 miles per
hour on a smooth trail.
Students will be trying to reduce friction and improve efficiency
of the entire drive train.
The snowmobile manufacturers are major sponsors of the event.
More information is available from the Society of Automotive
Engineers, the Michigan Tech Clan Snowmobile Challenge site
and the Keweenaw Research Center www.mtukrc.org/
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Stay and Play an Extra Day at the
2012 Forum
www.lakeplacid.com
Friday April 20 – Sunday April 22, 2012
Nestled within the Adirondack Park's six million acres of natural beauty, Lake Placid is paradise for the
outdoor enthusiast, the adventurous heart and the romantic soul. Offering endless opportunities,
attractions, shopping, dining, and family activities, Lake Placid encourages you to invent your own
perfect day.
We recommend trying something new, whether it's climbing the Adirondack High Peaks, skiing or
boarding down the highest vertical drop in the East at Whiteface Mountain, or simply strolling down
Main Street mingling with local shopkeepers at one of the unique shops in Lake Placid.
Whatever you decide to do, you'll find the atmosphere here is liberating... because Lake Placid is more
than pristine waters and majestic Adirondack Mountains. It's a real community filled with passionate
people who are united by shared interests, a common perspective and immense enthusiasm for the
beautiful area they inhabit.
You'll find the mood is infectious and your stay in Lake Placid will be invigorating. Relax and embrace it.
Welcome to the Adirondacks.
Lake Placid Hotel Info - NYSSA Forum 2012 Single Double Triple Quad
Art Devlin's Olympic Motor Inn, 2764 Mirror Lake Drive,
Lake Placid, NY 12946-3593 Phone (518) 523-3700
http://www.artdevlins.com
Traditional Rooms $88 $88 $98 $108
Specialty Rooms $122 $122 $132 $142
High Peaks Resort (HEADQUARTERS), 2384 Saranac Avenue,
Lake Placid, NY 12946 Phone (518) 523-4411
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Traditional Rooms $102 $102 $122 $142
Suites $102 $102 $122 $142
Northwoods Inn, 2520 Main Street,
Lake Placid, NY 12946 Phone (866)294-7171
King Rooms or Doubles $83 $89 $94 $99
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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 can-
cer 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 spe-
cial 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 recreation-
type services to our men and women in uniform.
Safety Question
The correct hand signal for stopping is
Safety Question Answer: C
A. One hand pointing down at the ground
B. One hand extended straight out
C. One hand held straight up in the air
Note: we don’t make these questions up - they’re right out
of the Safety Program workbook!
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Exclusive for members of NYSSA: you can save up to 30% a year on snow-
mobile 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 here.
Allstate offers extensive discounts on insurance, including a special discount for
members of the NYSSA. Save up to 40% with discounts for things like switching
from another insurer or having more than one policy or vehicle with Allstate. Con-
tact your local Allstate agent today. http://www.allstate.com/snowmobile-
insurance/main.aspx 1-888-334-SLED (7533)
NYSSA members save 15% off at over 5,000 participating Choice Hotels world-
wide! Call 800-258-2847 and mention NYSSA ID# 00803214, or go to choiceho-
Membership Discount Program 2011-2012
tels.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. Ad-
vance 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 hot-
line) and use code ‘CDP#1708788’ or go to
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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.
rev 2011-05
Impact Global Industries, the maker of the C.S.S. (Communication Safety
System), an LED light system used to replace the unsafe outdated hand-signals,
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
Sign up now and get a 15% discount on T-Mobile service! When you activate
new service with T-Mobile you are eligible for all of our newest handsets
(phones/Android/BlackBerrys/Smartphones) free or at deeply discounted
prices. This program matches or beats our lowest advertised prices. We’ll also
waive activation fees (a savings of $35). Please call 866-464-8662 (option 3)
and mention the NYSSA promo code (17555TMOFAV). For additional info
call 917-379-1145 or email Ralph.Schomberg@t-mobile.com.
Sled Insure offers NYSSA members an additional 5% discount on their snow-
mobile 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!
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NYSSA Members: Book any two consecutive nights lodging at the Big Moose
Inn and Restaurant and receive a third contiguous night free. Cannot be used for
any other promotional pricing or package deals. Free night limited to Sunday-
Thursday. Excludes New Year's Eve, the Sunday before Martin Luther King's
birthday and President’s Weekend. Must be booked by telephone: 315-357-
2042. The Big Moose Inn and Restaurant 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 & 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 Dis-
counts 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
Membership Discount Program 2011-2012
(Clip and Use this coupon!)
NYSSA members save 20% on overnight lodging Sun-Thurs (excluding holi-
days), 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, valid October 16, 2011 - May
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24, 2012 ) Water’s Edge Inn, 3188 St. Rte. 28, Old Forge, NY 13420. Call for Res-
ervations (315) 369-2484. www.WatersEdgeInn.com
Old Forge Camping Resort: 20% off your stay Sunday through Thursday
nights! Heated Cabins and Cottages & RV & Tent Sites. Drive your sled right to
your door! Direct access to Snowmobile Trail 5 and Premium Gas. (NYSSA Mem-
bership Number/Card required for discount, not to be combined with any other offer
or discount, valid October 16, 2011 - May 24, 2012 ) 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 re-
ceive 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 Olmsted-
ville/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, call 315-
897-0457 or visit: https://sites.google.com/site/hdadirondackchairs/
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The Tumble Inn invites NYSSA Members to enjoy 15% off regular prices ($98-$125)
at our bed, breakfast and beyond. Private baths with clawfoot tubs, modern showers
and electric fireplaces. The comfortable guest living room features a fieldstone fire-
place, cable TV, DVD player, games, reading materials, snacks, homemade cookies
and Free Wi-Fi!. An outdoor hot tub takes off the chill (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 info/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.
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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 mem-
bership 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
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and biking trails are nearby and the swimming location is just 1/4 mile away! We
are located at 44 Junction Rd., Lake Clear, N.Y. 12945 Call us at 518-891-9858.
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 mem-
bers. 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 pub-
lished 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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The Ponderosa House Rental in beautiful Allegany County, NY offers NYSSA members
10% off your entire stay, year round. If you are looking to hit the trails or for a quiet
relaxing weekend, The Ponderosa is the spot! Situated on 5 acres of peace and quiet in
Belmont, NY (West Almond); surrounded by thousands of acres in Phillips Creek State
Forest, just down the road from the Southern Tier Snow Riders trails and Palmers Pond!
This house features 2 bedrooms downstairs with double beds and a room upstairs with 6
beds! Enjoy a fully stocked kitchen and oil heat to keep you warm after a long ride on the
trails. Rates: from $300 to $600 per week. Weekend rates also available. Don’t forget-
book early for hunting season/holidays. Please visit www.Findrentals.com/40872 or call
Ray @ 716-418-0768 for more info.
NYSSA has teamed up with CardPartner.com to bring you the all new NYSSA Visa®
Platinum Rewards Card. For qualifying members, this card will feature no annual fee, a
competitive low interest rate, rewards points, 100% fraud protection, emergency cash
disbursement and card replacement, auto rental and accident insurance, and many other
benefits. You can select one of our 5 custom NYSSA images or upload your own picture
for a truly unique design. Click here to get started!
Membership Discount Program 2011-2012
From the consumer to the professional athlete, Whiplash will help you support the
sport you love by investing in your club/association. For every purchase that a con-
sumer or professional athlete makes and designates your club or association as a
recipient, Whiplash will donate 5% of the purchase to your club or association!
Whiplash is dedicated to helping organizations such as yours develop the sport
through education, safety. responsibility and fun. All you have to do is go to
www.whiplashsports.com, add item(s) to your cart and at checkout, select your club
name from the drop-down list and complete the purchase. That's it! Checks will be
sent to clubs/associations quarterly! Check our website and our competitive prices!
SledVentures offers NYSSA members up to 20% off all services and special dis-
counts on lodging, snowmobile rentals and more! Tour/adventure planning and
guide service can include location selection, lodging, transportation, food & bever-
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age, equipment, gear and staff. Simply stated; a single source contact for all ar-
rangements from one-day family trip to multi-day experienced rider adventures for
groups from 2 -200 throughout North America. Please contact Michael Young at
(800) 243-9623 or Michael@SledVentures.com.
We’ve partnered with Liberty Mutual to offer our members special discounted rates on
Auto Insurance, Home Insurance and Renters Insurance. This special rate comes from a
company that has been leading the industry in safety advancements since 1912. Find out
more and get a free quote from Liberty Mutual. Discounts and savings are available
where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. To the extent permitted by
law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify. Click here:
www.libertymutual.com/newyorkssa
Wide Open Expeditions has 4 cabins-each have 2 sets of bunk beds, futon, bathroom
with shower and kitchenette which includes mini fridge, microwave, coffee pot and
toaster. NYSSA members receive $5.00 off of the nightly individual lodging rate of
$30.00 or 10% off of lodging from the seasonal rate of $1,400.00. We are 5.3 miles
from the Hayloft Pub in Redfield and have close access to the C4 trail. We are on
the Tug Hill Snowmobile Trail Map for 2010-2011 (we are # 90). Call us at
315-599-7397 or visit us on the web at www.WideOpenExpeditions.com
Want to See Your Become a Sponsor in the NYSSA Membership Discount Program!
Business Advertised For More Information, E-mail us Here or call the Office Toll Free at
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Oscars has been in business for over 60 years offering a great selection of quality prod-
ucts. We welcome NYSSA members to visit us at our all new store in Warrensburg,
New York. Snowmobiling is an important part of the north country economy and we
are happy to show our support. Now thru the end of April 2011 NYSSA members will
receive a 10% discount on any purchase..PLUS a Free Oscars Shopping Bag with any
$50 purchase...All you have to do is present your NYSSA membership card when you
come in. Oscars is located just off Rt. 9 in the heart of Warrensburg, Exit 23 off the
Northway (87). Oscars Smoke House, 22 Raymond Lane, Warrensburg, NY 12885
1-800-627-3431. www.oscarssmokedmeats.com
Snowmobiling is an important part of the north country economy and we are happy to
lend our support as business members. We welcome all NYSSA members to visit either
of our 2 dealerships. As a token of our support we are offering all NYSSA members a
special sales incentive, now thru the end of April 2011. Your choice: $250 off the ad-
vertised price of any in stock vehicle or a $250 credit toward any service contract
purchase. Simply present your NYSSA membership card when you come in.
Johnstown, NY - 121 N. Comrie Avenue - 518-762-4609
Membership Discount Program 2011-2012
Amsterdam, NY - 4419 State Highway Rt.30 - 518-843-4600
TRUCK MONTH IS HERE!.... New Country Buick-GMC in Mechanicville NY,
proudly announces 0% for 72 Month financing promotion. This is BIG. 0% for 72
Month financing is available on all of the Light Duty Sierra models. This is your op-
portunity to save over $8000 in finance charges. Mention this ad for a free bedliner or
1 Year Maintenance package when you purchase a new vehicle in the month of
March. Hurry in we are just 2 minutes from the corners of Routes 9 and 146 in Clifton
Park, NY. Call at 518-664-9851 or check us out online at
www.NewCountryBuickGmc.com. 205 Route 146, Mechanicville, NY 12118
Otto Cadillac is pleased to be a business sponsor for NYSSA. Snowmobilers contribute
a lot to New York's economy and we welcome the opportunity to support their efforts.
Otto Cadillac offers quality new and used vehicles along with award winning service
and a state-of -the -art collision repair facility. We welcome all NYSSA members to
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experience the professional service at Otto...present your NYSSA membership card and
receive a 10% discount off any service or parts purchase. This offer is valid now thru
the end of May 2011. Otto is conveniently located on Central Avenue in Albany only
minutes from the Northway and the NYS Thruway. Otto Cadillac, 1730 Central Ave-
nue, Albany, NY 12205 518-869-5000 www.ottocars.com
Trappers Tavern at The Copperfield Inn, where quality comfort food & drink is served
in a casual rustic Adrirondack style. Featuring oversized appetizers, over-stuffed sand-
wiches & memorable signature entrees.
SAVE 10% off your meal when you present your NYSSA membership card. The
Copperfield Inn, 307 Main Street, North Creek, NY 12853. 518-251-2200.
www.copperfieldinn.com
Become a Member of the NYSSA Membership Discount Program!
For More Information, e-mail us here,
or contact our office at 1-888-624-3849.
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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.
Season 2011-2012 NY Snowmobiler Publication Dates:
(10 days after each BOD Meeting). February 14, 2012
2011-2012 Season: March 13, 2012
NEW YORK STATE
S N O W M OB I L E A S S O C I A T I O N December 13, 2011 April 30, 2012
January 17, 2012
PO Box 1040, Pine Bush, NY 12566-1040
888-624-3849 / Fax 888-317-2441
E-mail: nyssaoffice@nysnowmobiler.com
www.nysnowmobiler.com
NYSSA Calendar of Events
December 3, 2011 NYSSA BOD Meeting 1:00 pm (Committees meet at 10) Holiday Inn, Liverpool, NY
December 9-11, 2011 Visit the NYSSA Booth at Snodeo, Old Forge Old Forge, NY
January 7, 2012 NYSSA BOD Meeting 1:00 pm (Committees meet at 10) Driver’s Village, Cicero, NY
January 15-21, 2012 International Snowmobile Safety Week - Ride Safely!! Events take place state wide!
January 27-29, 2012 Visit the NYSSA Booth at the Boonville Sno Fest Oneida Fairgrounds, Boonville NY
www.boonvillesnowfestival.com
February 3-4, 2012 Visit the NYSSA Booth at the 2012 Vision KIA Eastern Finger Lakes Casino and Racetrack,
Nationals - www.fingerlakessnocross.com 5857 Route 96, Farmington, NY
February 4, 2012 NYSSA BOD Meeting 1:00 pm (Committees meet at 10) The Beeches Inn and Conf Ctr
7900 Turin Road, Rome, NY
February 10-11, 2012 NYSSA Supports the Pink Ribbon Riders 8th Annual Snow George Hiltebrant Recreation
Run - www.pinkribbonriders.com Center - Old Forge, NY
March 3, 2012 NYSSA BOD Meeting 1:00 pm (Committees meet at 10) Driver’s Village, Cicero NY
April 20-22,2012 NYSSA Educational Forum , Vintage Sled Show, Lake Placid Conference Center,
& Annual Meeting Lake Placid, NY
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