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Volume 23, Number 2
PUB L ISHER
John Woodbury
SAL E S & M AR K E T ING D IR E C TO R
Jill Tillion
E ditor
Andy Hall
Kevin Hite ASSA President
L AY O U T A N D D E S I G N
Equipment evolution
Dean Potter
G raphics
Leo Grinberg
How to go from hauling coolers to getting plowed
A
s I write this in November, I am
looking out my window at grass
still sticking out through the sparse
snow cover. Each snowflake is cause to run
to the window and see how much accumulation is stacking up. Unfortunately, to this
point, grass is still visible. After completing
the rainforest summer and fall we had, the
crossed-finger forecast was for another winter like 2011-2012. Tons of snow blessed us
last fall and didn’t quit until springtime. We
are a bit behind this season, but my money
is still on Mother Nature remembering we
are in Alaska, and once she quits tormenting
those Lower 48 whiners, we will back trying
to remember where we stacked all the snow
last season.
I don’t have to remind most folks in our
chosen recreational field, but most snowmobilers are gear heads and equipment lovers.
When we travel to our cabin on Friday
nights during the season, we generally pull
in and begin the unloading process. Coolers, food, and beverages that we packed for a
long weekend are dumped into the cabin in
the general proximity of the kitchen. Then
as Cindy begins the process of sorting and
putting things in their place, I solemnly announce that I will begin the arduous process
of moving snow away from the cabin and
clearing the footpaths for outhouse and
shed access. For some reason she rolls her
eyes at this point and goes back to work.
Now for those who have been to our place,
it has a big open area that we keep open to
turn trucks around and park visitor trailers.
The first year we had this place, we basically
drove the truck around as much as possible and kept the “yard” tamped down for
access.
The first piece of equipment that I procured for this task was a snow blower. We
have a small driveway in town, so this was
the first mechanical snow moving item I
ever owned. It did a fabulous job of moving snow from our new front parking spot
until the night we drove out with a four
foot dump waiting on us. Three hours of
snowblowing later, we could get the truck to
the cabin. Obviously there was a gap in my
planning.
Three hours of snowblowing
later, we could get the truck
to the cabin. Obviously there
was a gap in my planning.
I
was ready when the next season rolled
around. I procured an old plow truck with
an even older plow and staged it just within the driveway access. I was ready for battle.
It wasn’t pretty, but while Cindy was unpacking and getting the cabin ready for occupancy, I was in the cab of the truck slamming
through snowdrifts at top speed. I mean, “Arduously moving snow away from the cabin
and getting the footpaths in place….” The
fact that Cindy could hear me howling and
Continued on page 30
On the cover: A Ski-Doo XP rider tears up some Talkeetna powder last year. Will this season’s snowfall even come close?
That’s at the top of our holiday wish list here at SnowRider. John Woodbury
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By Lisa Maloney
R
iders on both sides of the border get a chance to ride and party
together during the yearly Trek Over the Top. First pioneered by
the Alaska Trailblazers in 1993, the Trek has since blossomed
into a four-day event that offers riders the chance to meet other riders and whoop it up in Dawson City which, hasn’t changed much
since the gold rush. The event is put on by the Alaska Trailblazers,
Dawson City Sled Dawgs, and Klondike Visitors Association.
“We are neighbors after all,” says Paul Robitaille of the Klondike
Visitors Association. “Obviously the ride is a huge part of it, but for
a lot of these guys, it’s a social thing.” Maggie Brooks, a long-time
Trekker who has done the run 16 or 17 times, agrees: “We get lots of
long-lasting friendships out of that Trek and we look forward to it
every year... to see people we don’t see for the rest of the year.”
You never know exactly what you’re going to get on the trail —
every trip is different. Brooks describes temperature extremes of
minus 50 F to 30 above, with all the trail conditions just as variable.
Two things you can count on are great people and great views. “The
trail itself is usually really nice. You get some views in the wintertime, up in the mountains, that you’d usually never get any other
way,” said Brooks.
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The Trek Over the Top – which runs from Tok, Alaska to Dawson City, Yukon – features
two runs and is slated for Feb. 28 and March 7 this season. Justin Matley
Welcome to Dawson
R
iders follow the Top of the World Highway from Tok, with a
warming hut and gas stop in Chicken, and then on to Dawson
City in the Yukon Territory. Then it’s time to party. “For people
that have never been here it’s really a carnival by night,” Robitaille
explains. Dawson is such a manageable size, and so pedestrianfriendly, that you can walk anywhere: From the bar in your hotel to
the bar across the street, to the casino, to the ex-brothel, to Diamond
Tooth Gertie’s Saloon. That’s a total of eight bars in three blocks, just
in case you were wondering.
A lot of people say Dawson — the set for the “Gold Rush” reality
television show — looks like the Alaska they imagined, and the
city’s bylaws are written to retain the historic look. “It’s like walking into the set of a Clint Eastwood movie,” Robitaille says. “We
still have dirt streets, saloon doors on bars, flat-front buildings.”
Old-timey entertainment matches the decor, from a live band with
can-can dancers to the indescribably delightful Snowshoe Shufflers.
This year’s entertainment hadn’t been confirmed at press time,
but Robitaille promises that with 2013 being the Trek’s 20th an-
Top: Snowmachines line the
streets of Dawson City during
the two Trek runs, and riders
crowd the bars, eateries and
Diamond Tooth Gertie's dance
hall during their time in the
historic gold rush town along
the Yukon River. Justin Matley
Bottom: Diamond Tooth
Gertie's is an authentic dance
hall and gambling saloon,
complete with games of
chance and risque can-can
dancers. Justin Matley
niversary, “we want it to be the best run ever.” A good time in
Dawson, with great food and entertainment, is guaranteed.
(Your registration fees include six meals, gas, and three nights’
double-occupancy accommodations in one of two Dawson
hotels. Single occupants pay an extra $125 Canadian for the
privacy.)
Draw, Partner!
T
he Trek also is a poker run, actually two poker runs in
one. Riders draw their first cards for the long-distance run
in Tok on Thursday, and get a final card when they return
on Sunday. The Dawson City Sled Dawgs also host a Saturday
poker run in Dawson. The Dawson run usually starts and ends
at the El Dorado Hotel but the route is different every year, so
it could end up anywhere from out in the gold fields to the old
Native settlement of Moosehide, about a kilometer downriver.
Logistics
This year’s Trek is divided into two runs: The first run
is February 28 to March 3; the second is March 7 to 10.
Register online at www.trekoverthetop.com/. If you have
questions or concerns, you can call the Klondike Visitors
Association at 1-867-993-5575 and ask for Paul.
R
obitaille says riders can plan on Dawson prices being
roughly on par with Alaska: About $5 Canadian for a beer,
and $10 to $15 Canadian for meals not covered by the registration fee. Most places in Dawson will take US dollars in a
one-to-one trade for Canadian. Cigarettes, however, are a bit
more expensive and liquor taxes are higher.
Riders should be aware the several items are not allowed
on the trek including tow sleds, firearms, drugs, and alcohol.
Alcohol can be purchased in Dawson, bringing it into Canada
is not allowed.
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You’ll have to clear Canadian customs in Dawson,
so make sure you bring a valid passport. Helmets are
mandatory in Canada, and if you have any convictions
on your record, you’ll want to double-check how that
could affect your travel either way.
The trail is mostly groomed; the Alaska Trailblazers
handle it up to the Canadian border, and the Dawson
City Sled Dawgs take it the rest of the way to Dawson.
Brooks, who rode sweep for years, has some advice of
her own: Please don’t go if you’re not comfortable riding faster than 40 mph. “It just makes it miserable for
everybody,” she explains, because you’ll be obligating
the sweeps to stay out for what amounts to a long, slow,
and potentially very cold ride.
Come Prepared
A
The groomed trail makes you want to go fast, but the breathtaking
scenery on the Trek will force you to linger. Justin Matley
s nicely as the groomed trail can be, problems
can arise including side-hilling, sled breakdowns,
cold and inclement weather, and wildlife encounters. “Sometimes it could be a little bit tricky,” Brooks
explains, recounting the tale of rounding a corner to
find a caribou standing right in her path, and the time a
snowstorm moved in to obliterate the groomed tracks.
She recommends participants have at least a couple
years of experience and a dependable machine, plus all
the gear and spare parts you need.
“Come prepared,” she says. The faster you get to
Dawson, the more “quality time” you’ll have in town.
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TERRAIN
DOMINATION
TerrainDomination.com
A PHOTO ALBUM
“We get lots of longlastin g friend ships
out of the Trek and
we look forwa rd to
it every year.”
—Maggie Brooks
Dawson City is really
a carnival by night.”
— Paul Robitaille
PHOTOS BY JUSTIN MATLEY AND JOHN WOODBURY
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d
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sled
gift
guide
By Lisa Maloney
H
ow do you shop for the
sledhead who has everything?
Last year we recommended spotting
and replacing worn-out pieces of
ego boost
If your favorite sledhead already has everything on this list, how about a GoPro? Many
of your favorite sled dealers are Go Pro dealers
too, including Hatcher Pass Polaris of Willow
and Anchorage Yamaha. Even if your rider already has a GoPro, you can trick that little camera out with a variety of body and sled mounts,
chargers, cases, and BacPac LCD screens.
gear: Still a great idea. You can also
stock up on disposables you know
your favorite snowrider will use, like
duct tape and food. We polled shopkeepers to find out what else is hot
this season, and here’s what they said.
Prices are subject to change, and your
odds of finding the same products at
multiple dealers are pretty good.
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the grand prize
Having an extra sled means you can bring a buddy
along, so if it’s in your budget, consider two of the year’s
hottest models. SnowGoer magazine named the Polaris
800 Pro-RMK 155 (left) its 2013 snowmobile of the year
(MSRP $12,199), and at Performance Yamaha of Wasilla,
they have Yamaha FX Nytro sleds (above) that can be
supercharged without voiding the factory warranty.
Budget around $18,000 for a supercharged ride, less
dealer incentives and Yamaha discounts.
trick out their sled
If you’re buying for someone who already has a sled and
a full gear closet, you can always trick out their ride. Randy
Bedard of Team CC recommends LinQ accessories for
Ski-Doo’s new XM platform. This line of storage bags, fuel
caddies, boxes and such attach quickly and securely to the
chassis; Bedard describes the tool-free attachments as “super
clean, super durable, super easy to use.” Prices will vary; plan
around $125 for bags and jerrycans (right).
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fill in the blanks
If you’re shopping for a beginner, all you have
to do is spot the empty place in their gear closet
and fill it in. RJ Barenz, parts and accessories
manager for Alaska Cycle Center, recommends a
high-visibility Polaris Fly Racing Helmet ($290).
The hi-vis orange is impossible to miss, but still
has “a fantastic graphic.”
Don’t ride
without eye
protection:
Lori Price of
Marita Sea
& Ski says
militarygrade anti-fog
goggles are
going fast ($109
to $160), and
out at Wasilla
Arctic Cat,
they finally have the wildly popular Scott 83X
Safari facemask goggles in stock again.
More advanced riders may be interested in
the Cycle Center’s MotorFist boots ($220), which
actually let you feel the running boards beneath
your feet. “You can jump back and forth and feel
what’s going on,” Barenz explains, as opposed to
clunky “moon-boot” footwear. These mountainstyle boots are also waterproof and flexible, and
have traction on the bottom.
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sledhead gift guide
don’t ride naked
Sledheads get mighty attached to their favorite gear, but there’s
always room for something new on the high-end range of things. Lori Price
with Marita Sea & Ski says this year’s hot commodity in gear is waterproof,
windproof, breathable Klim gear. Made for men, women and children,
it suits everybody from the everyday rider to hardcore mountain riders.
With prices up to $450 or $500 for a jacket or bibs, Price acknowledges
that Klim can be a little spendy — but says it’s well worth the price
because it’s a lifetime product. It doesn’t hurt that Klim actually looks
good while you’re out there, too (right), and you can get smaller items
like a ballcap or boxers starting around $19 or $20.
MotorFist’s gear is a little less expensive (think $220 and up for
jackets, $300 and up for bibs, left) but still waterproof/windproof/
breathable with a lifetime guarantee. We also got one mention for
FXR’s winter clothing line, which is made of waterproof Cordura
fabric that’s more breathable than Gore-Tex. Most MotorFist gear
is good down to 40 below.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
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OF A BES TSE LLIN
NEW EDI TIO N
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ing Snow Avalanche
A Guide To Evaluat
sledhead gift guide
Hazard
save
a life
Avalanches aren’t accidents.
They’re the intersection of a series
of risk factors that you can avoid
or manage — as long as you know
what you’re looking for — so a
course in avalanche hazard evaluation and avalanche rescue could save
your life, or those of your buddies. Sure, it
might feel lame to be the one who says “let’s
go back” or “let’s go the easy way,” but staying alive feels even better (and lasts a lot longer
if you do it right). Even if you’re not up for a full-on
avalanche course (and you really should be), at least pick up
the new edition of Snow Sense: A Guide to Evaluating Snow
Avalanche Hazard by Jill Fredston and Doug Fesler.
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on and Do
bot
By Jill Fredst eland and Doug Cha
l Birk
Edited by Kar
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Your brain will
always be your most
important piece of safety
gear but, once you’ve got
the brain trained up, you
might need a little gear
to go with it. Anchorage
Yamaha has the easy-touse BCA Tracker 2 beacon
($299), and the folks at
Wasilla Arctic Cat recommend BCA
avalanche air bags ($674), which can
be reloaded for additional deployments
after the first use.
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SAFETY MATTERS by Deb McGhan
Beating the odds
Chris Olds provides hands-on skill training to snowmachine enthusiasts. Debra McGhan
F
our-time Iron Dog Champion Dusty VanMeter knows a
thing or two about driving snowmachines in tough conditions.
I bumped into him at the Oxygen and Octane show in Anchorage in October and asked him to share one of his stories.
He laughed and asked, “Which one? There are so many.”
Because so many people are injured or killed in snowmachine
related accidents when crossing water, I thought that would be a
good place to start.
“Yeah. Water. That’s a big one,” he said.
He told about one of his most terrifying experiences while racing
along the coast toward Nome with partner Dan Zipay.
“We were probably about four miles off shore and were just tearing across the ice at 90 miles an hour the whole way without a problem,” he said, “but when we were coming back everything changed.
“The weather was horrible. The wind was howling and you
couldn’t see anything. We were right up against the shore at Moses
Point and it was really rough. We were driving across these big wind
drifts and chunks of ice and it was just really nasty so we talked and
I said to Dan, why don’t we head out and try to find that trail we
were on before? He agreed so we set out until I finally saw what looks
like the trail blown in. But as soon as I turned on that trail the ice
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just broke apart and my sled was hanging on the edge by one ski.”
The machine was half in the water but still running and VanMeter’s determination to save his sled kicked in.
“I’ve got that never give up attitude so I just climbed up over the
machine and held on to it and shouted for Dan to come help. He had
his lights shining out and could see white caps whipping across the
water so he was shaking his head, ‘no way.’ I couldn’t see what was
really going on so I anchored my sled the best I could and ran over
to his sled, grabbed a rope, lay down on the ice and tied it to the
spindle of my machine.
“Then I finally convinced him to come out and help me get the
sled back up on the ice.”
The first pull got the machine far enough that both skis were now
on the ice but the rest of the machine was still under the ice and
about to get sucked into a watery grave.
“Dan’s shouting, ‘let it go,’ but I just couldn’t,” said VanMeter. “I
wanted to give it just one more try, so after we pulled the machine as
far as possible, I spread my body across the cowling and hit the gas.
That was enough that the paddles on the back bit into the ice and got
the machine back up on a more solid surface. I don’t know how, but
luckily I managed to flip over and land on the seat and as soon as I
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had control of the machine I just started driving back toward shore.”
VanMeter’s machine was still connected to Zipay’s with the rope
but they couldn’t stop, the ice was breaking apart all around them.
“I look over and see that now he’s going down so we’re just trying
to drive in sync as fast as we can over this rough, broken ice to keep
from jerking each other or going down together.”
VanMeter focused on saving his sled and didn’t really see what
was happening around him.
“The ice just broke apart and my sled was
hanging on the edge by one ski.”
— Dusty VanMeter
“I admit we were really lucky because that could have turned out
horrible. I have never been more afraid in my life and that’s one of
the big reasons we always travel with a partner. I know I wouldn’t
have made it without Dan.”
Two-time champion Chris Olds agrees traveling with a partner is
important.
“Making sure you have a good trip plan and a dependable partner
is key to a successful ride. The buddy system is a huge thing for me.
We ride in a lot of remote places and if your machine breaks down,
it won’t be a huge deal if you have a partner to help or carry you out
if necessary.”
Olds also advises people to carry emergency supplies for fire
building and constructing an emergency shelter.
“You have to be prepared for anything,” he reminds riders. “Plus
SUPERCLAMP REAR
there is a lot of great technology available these days like Sat phones
and the SPOT.”
SPOT is a portable satellite emergency transponder that can call
in a rescue, ask for help from the immediate area, check in with
designated contacts and track your progress on Google Maps. He
said he now carries the SPOT with him and that one tool has given
his wife a lot of peace of mind.
“Now I can just press the button and she’s able to follow me
wherever I am and that has been a real comfort to her. Plus I know if
something does go wrong, we can call for help instantly.”
Because losing a machine is a real danger, Olds also suggests gear
be split between partners. “That way if one of you gets wet, you’ll
have warm, dry clothes to change into. That’s especially important if
you’re different sizes.”
Experience has also taught Olds that there are three or four main
bolts that can be used for most everything on your sled.
“I recommend you always carry at least basic tools, spare belts,
plugs and a few extra bolts. If something major breaks, like say you
lose a ski, imagine how hard it would be to get back. But if you have
a bolt in your bag that you can use to hold that broken ski in place,
you’ll be able to get back and that could be a huge deal.”
This holiday season, beat the odds by getting the training you
need to be prepared for your next adventure.
The North America Outdoor Institute will be hosting snowmachine and avalanche safety courses this winter thanks to support
from BRP/Skidoo, the Alaska Department of Public Safety and the
Alaska Division of Parks, SnowTrack. To learn more or to register
for a training program, visit us online at BeSnowSmart.org or call
907-376-2898.
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Avalanche Forecasting Begins
I
f you’ve never been caught in an avalanche, odds are pretty
good that you know of someone who was. The Chugach National
Forest Avalanche Information Center (CNFAIC) aims to reduce
those odds by increasing avalanche awareness for winter recreationists of all stripes. They offer daily avalanche forecasts for the
Turnagain and Summit Lake areas, plus public education services.
They can’t make all your hard backcountry decisions for you, but
they’ll give you some of the tools you need to make your own
smart decisions and live to ride another day.
Daily forecasting began on November 17th. Forecasts are posted
each morning by 7 a.m. at www.cnfaic.org, or the phone hotline:
(907) 754-2369. You can also get forecast information via Facebook
(www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-the-Chugach-NationalForest-Avalanche-Information-Center/125249959341?ref=ts) or
Twitter (twitter.com/CNFAvalanche).
Chugach National Forest
Plan Revisions
S
tarting in 2013, Chugach National Forest will begin revising
its forest plan under a new planning rule for the National Forest
System.
From their PR staff: “The Forest intends to build on its tradition
of public engagement and collaboration.” What this means for
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you: Pay close attention to www.fs.usda.gov/chugach, where you’ll
get the best information about how to participate in the planning
process, just like last time around.
Changes Coming for SnowTRAC
B
ig changes may be coming to SnowTRAC. At press time, club
presidents and board members were scheduled to meet this
month; the goal is to map out a consistent plan and message to be
delivered to legislators, businesses, and other supporters. (If you
can’t be a sledneck, be a sledneck supporter, right?)
ASSA president Kevin Hite describes “a pretty good consensus”
among the major groups in favor of raising registration fees — a
self-tax for the good of the community if you will. But that’s only
going to happen if the biggest point of contention, the Alaska
Department of Natural Resources and its administration of the
resulting funds, can be resolved.
Although Hite says the SnowTRAC program has “actually
worked pretty well” thanks to diligent help from the legislature,
its major shortcoming is inconsistency due to DNR turnover. Hite
describes dealing with five or six different state parks directors,
various trail coordinators, and dozens of other personnel since the
program was instituted 15 years ago. There’s just no continuity, he
says. “Every time I call over there I’m dealing with a new person.”
Right now, nobody in the state of Alaska is paid to advocate for
snowmobilers or administer a comprehensive program; so one
possible solution is creating a full-time snowmobile coordinator
position. But first, club presidents and board members need to
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come together and craft a plan they can all get behind.
“There are a lot of different plans, great plans everyone would
like to see implemented,” Hite says, but the best route to success
is mapping out a consistent, cohesive program that everyone feels
comfortable promoting. That means taking fullest advantage of
other models in the state and picking the minds of advisors had
prior successes. “We’re going to try not to reinvent the wheel,” he
said.
The ultimate
goal is bringing
in a million dollars a year, which
“sounds like a lot
of money,” Hite
allows, “Until
you try to spread
it over the entire
state.” Funds
would go toward
grooming, safety
programs, and so on. But for all that come about, a few things must
happen: Consistency in administration of the funds, registration
increases, and finally a line item grant from the legislature.
Want to be a part of the change? Get in touch with your club
presidents for the latest developments, check your club websites
for updates, check in with ASSA, and of course keep your eyes on
SnowRider.
Right now, nobody in the state
of Alaska is paid to advocate for
snowmobilers or administer a
comprehensive program.
AMMC Racing Lives!
I
f you’re looking for AMMC Racing, you’ll find them at their
new digs in the web: ammcracing.org. Props to Rugged North
Outfitter for building and donating the website. AMMC held elections in mid-November -- a little too late for press time -- so check
out their website for the results and racing updates.
New Sleds
I
f you’re in the market for a new ride, we feature a couple of
great sleds in our gift guide section. But there’s more: Carl Swenson at Big Lake Arctic Cat, says all the updates to the 2013 line
are done -- everything’s “running top-notch” and ready to go. In
particular, look for the sporty, powerful 2013 XF CrossTour in the
800, 1100, and 1100 turbo. The Arctic Cat Sno Pro RR (800 or 1100
turbo) is also out, and the M and HCR series are available with a
2.6 lug track, the largest available from a manufacturer.
Over at Ski-Doo, they’ve got the 2013 Summit Rev on their new
XM platform, with a tMotion rear suspension and flex track. The
end result, says Randy Bedard with Team CC, is a machine that
feels 40 pounds lighter and is much more maneuverable for offtrail riding. The Summit also has enlarged tunnel footboards to cut
down on snow and ice buildup, new heated storage and mountain
grab bar, and cleaned-up rider controls that are easier to access for
you off-trail performance types.
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BRIEFS
Avalanche Safety
Awareness Guidelines
10. Strategic shoveling saves valuable minutes. Learn the best shoveling techniques. And carry a strong shovel that you have tested on
HARD packed snow.
11. Post the Avalanche Bulletins on your Facebook page or garage
door. Make sure your Dealer and friends get the Bulletins.
1. Take an Avalanche Skills Training (AST) course.
2. Carry Avalanche Safety Equipment: Transceiver (beacon), shovel
and probe – AND KNOW HOW TO USE THEM.
3. Check the Avalanche bulletin (plan your trip according to current conditions)
4. Don’t group up in terrain that is threatened from above; allow a
wide margin of safety around avalanche run out zones.
5. Speak up when you see others grouping together in avalanche
threatened areas.
6. Don’t tolerate fellow riders not being prepared with rescue gear.
7. Practice with your own rescue gear at least once a month. Good
search and rescue technique saves lives. Focus on quick transceiver
search, effective probing and efficient shoveling.
8. Match terrain selection to what the avalanche danger will allow.
Read the bulletin and plan your day to avoid the avalanche problems that are highlighted.
9. Understanding the type of avalanche problem is as important as
knowing the danger rating. Example: managing Considerable Danmag
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12. Know the terrain rating with the current danger rating. This
provides you with good decision making guidance.
13. For current class offerings, other tips and snow conditions bulletins, review www.avalanche.org.
Multi-Time Iron Dog Winners
Scott Davis and Todd Palin
Join Ski-Doo X-Team
B
RP’s Ski-Doo X-Team has announced past winners Scott Davis
and Todd Palin will use Ski-Doo MX Z X E-TEC 600 models
when they pair up once again for the Iron Dog race.
The Iron Dog Gold Rush Classic is an off-trail snowmobile race
covering 3,200 km (2,000 miles) across Alaska. Seven-time winner
Davis and four-time winner Palin have five top three finishes in
their eight years as a team.
“We want every advantage we can get,” said Davis, “and BRP’s
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This years marks the 30th year of the Iron Dog, and the pros leave the ice at Big Lake on Feb. 17 , while the trail class heads out Feb. 15. Justin Matley
Iron Dog celebrates 30th anniversary
S
ince 1984, the Iron Dog snowmachine race has attracted
some pretty tough teams taking on the 2,000 mile-long battle
for machine-driven supremacy in the Last Frontier. They have
to be tough; Iron Dog participants must ride the northern route of
the Historic Iditarod Trail from Big Lake to Nome, and back to Fairbanks, battling challenging weather, balky sleds
and temperatures as low as -50 F. Most competitors wouldn’t have it any other way, and early
registration numbers for the 2013 race indicate
more teams will be racing than in years past.
“In early drawings, we’re already exceeding
the entire field we had last year,” said Kevin
Kastner, Iron Dog’s executive director. “We
could have 40 or more teams by the time we
actually get to the starting line, and that would
be a record.”
Certainly, famous faces like the Scott Davis-Todd Palin duo have
ramped up popularity in past years, but the allure of Alaska is strong
among Lower 48 contenders, especially now that Caine’s Quest, a
Canadian staple among snow machine races, cancelled its 2013 event.
Look for East Coast teams to make the long journey to Alaska, bringing high hopes packed along with spare parts and duct tape.
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Iron Dog also encourages rural Alaska teams to register, says
Kastner. With bush communities relying heavily upon snowmachines for transportation much of the year, these folks should
provide some worthy competition for the 2013 race.
“We’ve seen a real up-kick in rural involvement again,” said
Kastner. “The team from Bethel is back again,
and we also have Kiana, Kotzebue - a bunch of
them.”
Once again doubling efforts with the Big
Lake Winter Festival during Iron Dog Weekend, the events are slated for February 15-17,
2013. The race start is looking to be bigger and
flashier, with entertainment, snowmachine
stunts, food vendors, and a post-start grand
prix by members of Ice Racing Alaska. Iron
Dog is also showcasing 30th anniversary swag
for the whole family, available both online and at the Iron Dog tent
on race weekend.
For more information about the Iron Dog Snowmachine race,
visit www.irondograce.org; for information about the Big Lake
Winter Festival, see www.biglakefestival.com.
— Erin Kirkland
BRIEFS
Continued from page 24
Ski-Doo sleds have the best combination of speed, durability and
handling that can win this race.”
“The Rotax E-TEC engines proved last year that they bring a
clear fuel mileage advantage while delivering the power you need
to run at the front,” added Palin.
“We’re proud to have Scott and Todd join BRP’s Ski-Doo XTeam,” said Yves Leduc, vicepresident and general manager, North
America division. “The Iron Dog race is a gruelling event and
Ski-Doo snowmobiles with these two talented riders make a great
match.”
For more information on Ski-Doo snowmobiles visit www.skidoo.com.
For more Racing information check our On Track blog site or
Ski-Doo Facebook page.
Drift Racing is Full-Throttle
for 2013 Racing Season
W
hen the green flag drops on the 2013 snowmobile racing
season, DRIFT Racing will be on the gas and at the front
thanks to a growing team of racers and crew. From its high-tech
race wear to its ultra-warm jackets and pants, DRIFT gear will
help its athletes reach the top in snocross, oval and cross-country
with everything from grassroots Junior class riders to multi-World
Champions.
“Racing and high-performance riding is built into the DNA of
DRIFT Racing,” said Tom Schaefer, DRIFT Gear supervisor. “Our
gear is inspired by the passion to win shared by all of our racing
partners and fans.”
Look for the newest DRIFT Racing gear on these racers and
teams in 2013:
Christian Bros. Racing –hits the snocross and cross-country
circuits with huge talent and proven champions. As the ISOC
Snocross Team of the Year, CBR is poised to be on the podium
with pro’s Logan Christian and Garth Kaufman; Junior ripper
Evan Christian; plus Tyler Adams, who is new to CBR for 2013 and
notched a Junior class victory at last year’s Eagle River Snocross
event.
The CBR cross-country juggernaut will return as the undisputed
leaders this season, having captured five Pro 600 class victories
(out of six) last season. They are led by two-time defending high
point champion Ryan Simons and D.J. Ekre, and will be joined
by newcomer Zach Herfindahl, who rose to the top of Semi Pro
classes last season.
Stud Boy/Goodwin/DOOTalk Racing – New to the DRIFT
Racing program this season, the Stud Boy/Goodwin/DOOTalk.
com racing team combines leadership in traction and performance
with top results in National and Regional snocross competition
aboard Ski-Doo snowmobiles. Led by Pro Zach Pattyn and Pro Lite
racer Nick Pattyn, the team will also include Brett Nastala, Garrett
Goodwin, Jake Pattyn, Justin Sparpana and Caydence Sparpana.
Country Corners Racing – A force in the Canadian snocross
and cross-country competition, the CCR team will fly DRIFT
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BRIEFS
colors for 2013 with racers Cam Darling, Kristyn Darling, Bob
Holmes, Ben Holmes, Todd Lightfoot, Taylar Lightfoot and Jamie
McPhail.
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Share your story and photos on
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Your story and photos could win you a
new snowmobile!
P.J. Wanderscheid and Wanderscheid Racing – The only
five-time Eagle River World’s Champion (and the original DRIFT
racer) aims to defend his 2012 TLR Cup title and win the coveted
50th Anniversary World’s Championship. A huge fan favorite
everywhere he goes, P.J. and the entire Wanderscheid Racing crew
bring the passion and excitement to the highest level whenever
they hit the oval track.
USXC Race Circuit – As the official outerwear sponsor of United States X-Country, DRIFT Racing will have a strong presence at
the new cross-country race circuit founded by snowmobile legend
Brian Nelson. Likewise, top Semi-Pro racer Erik Bute will do battle
in USXC in his second season aboard the DRIFT Racing program.
Is it Alzheimer’s?
NOVEMBER is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month:
If you are concerned about yourself or a loved
one and memory loss, this is the time to ﬁnd out.
We can help you learn the difference between
normal aging and dementia, starting points for
diagnosis and where to turn for help.
FREE -STATEWIDE EVENTS
going on all month: details at
AlzAlaska.org or (907) 561-3313
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ASSA 2 0 1 2 - 1 3 M E M B E R SHI P F O R M
Snowmobile
Alaska Alaska
StateState
Snowmobile
Association
Association
PURPOSE
AND OBJECTIVES
PURPOSE
AND OBJECTIVES
2012-2013Goals
Goals
2011-2012
2011-2012 Goals
ToTo
encourage
the formation
of clubs statewide
and statewide and
encourage
the formation
of clubs
The #1 goal for this season is increasing
promote good Sportsmanship, safe and responsible
The #1 goal for this
promote good
safe and responsible
both our member numbers as well as
use ofSportsmanship,
snowmobiles
season is increasing
both our
member
participating clubs around
Alaska.
We willnumbers as well as
Sponsor enactment of favorable regulations
clubs around Alaska. We will
be actively pursuingparticipating
new board members
concerning
ownership
and use of
of snowmobiles
Sponsor
enactment
favorable regulations
who represent a wide
of snowmobile
berange
actively
pursuing new board members
concerning
ownership
and
use
of
snowmobiles
activities and regions.
Cooperate with Public Land Use Regulatory
use of snowmobiles
who represent a wide range of snowmobile
Agencies while reserving the right to oppose
regulations
deemed
unfair
or not Land
in the best
activities
andandregions.
Cooperate
with
Public
Use Regulatory
ASSA will be participating
in legal
interests
of our
members the right to oppose
Agencies
while
reserving
regulations
not in
Maintain
a legislative deemed
committeeunfair
to serveor
members
interests
statewide of our members
P.O. BOX 240405
Anchorage, AK 99524-0405
P.O. BOX
240405
1-888-8AK-SNOW
Anchorage, AK
99524-0405
(1-888-825-7669)
566-0210
1-888-8AK-SNOW
President
(1-888-825-7669)
Kevin Hite
566-0210
www.aksnow.org
President
Kevin Hite
advisory boards that seek to develop a
the statewide
best
trails system.
ASSA will be participating in legal and
advisory boards that seek to develop a
We will also continue to be the main legal
Support
the use
of snowmobiles
pertaining toto
anserve members
statewide trails system.
Maintain
a legislative
committee
resource and information clearinghouse for
individual's livelihood.
statewide
the ongoing battle for statewide access for
motorized winter recreation
Alaska
and
We willinalso
continue
Support local search and rescue efforts
to be the main legal
Support the use of snowmobiles pertainingwill
todevelop
an
constituent
relationships
that
resource
and information
clearinghouse for
Recognize competition
as an important
part of
individual's
livelihood.
benefit our organization.
recreational Snowmobiling and support such
competition.
the ongoing battle for statewide access for
Support local search and rescue efforts
winter
ASSA will continuemotorized
to monitor and
offer recreation in Alaska and
The Association treasures the natural beauty of
input to the Sno-Trac
Board
concerning
will
develop
constituent relationships
Alaska
and valuescompetition
its natural resources;
therefore
Recognize
as an
important part of
the allocation of Point
of Saleour
Revenues.
we will recreational
promote the protection
of the environment
benefit
organization.
Snowmobiling
and support such
from irrevocable harm.
that
competition.
The Association treasures the natural beauty of
Alaska and values its natural resources; therefore
we will promote the protection of the environment
from irrevocable harm.
ASSA will continue to monitor and offer
input to the Sno-Trac Board concerning
the allocation of Point of Sale Revenues.
www.aksnow.org
The Alaska State Snowmobile Association is not liable for personal Insurance. Therefore, I hereby release and discharge ASSA, its agents, and /or officers from any and all claims,
demands, actions, judgements and executions which the below signed now have or may have in the future for themselves or for the below signed heirs, executors, administrators or assign
for any and all personal injuries and property damage which have been caused by or may arise out of the participation of myself or my family in any ASSA Sponsored event. I, the belowsigned, hereby acknowledge that have read this release and understand all of its terms. I execute it voluntarily with full knowledge of its significance.
Signature
Date:
Recreational Snowmobiling is being threatened in Alaska. To retain access to your favorite places to ride and in order to represent snowmobilers' rights on statewide issues in
Juneau, we need your support. We encourage every Alaskan Snowmobiler to:
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Join Your Local Club- Be represented on Local Issues
Join your State Association- Be represented on State Issues
Register your snowmobile-it's the Law. These are the only numbers Federal, State and Local governmental officials will use for funding and access issues.
An ASSA membership provides each Alaskan Snowmobiler with:
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A subscription to the Nationally acclaimed Alaskan Snow Rider!
Eligibility for membership with Denali Alaska Federal Credit Union (Financing for that Snowmobile or Tow Vehicle!)
Insurance privileges through American Income Life
Representation on Statewide issues.
New Membership
Renewal Membership
Name: ______________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________
City: ___________________State: _____________Zip: _____________
Phone: __________________E-Mail___________________________
____Regular Membership-$20 per Season (October 1—Sept 30)
____Family Membership- (up to 4 People)- $35 per year
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STATEWIDE CLUBS
HITE, continued from page 4
laughing as I mowed down alders and other assorted flora as I
was moving snow didn’t really give me much of a break with the
eye rolling thing. The snow blower was reassigned to clear the
footpaths around the compound and is doing duty keeping the
fire pit open. If I could figure out a way to plow to the outhouse
at 30 miles per hour, I would, but the path between the cabin and
the shed is too narrow to fit the truck. And it is within the field
of fire of Cindy’s shotgun. Somehow my cackling irritates her
during her unpacking ritual.
Outside our driveway is a set of real subdivision roads. Our
homeowner’s association has a contract with a real snowplow
guy with really nice equipment. Naturally, after making my
place look as much like the Dimond Mall parking lot as I can, I
drift out into the cul-de-sac (I can’t believe we have what passes
as a cul-de-sac in Willow) and start cleaning up the route into
our place. That turns into me royally screwing up the professional plow job.
At some point, I really can’t tell due to the plowing/equipment high I am on, Cindy walks out and reminds me that a) the
cabin is ready and I don’t have to put any groceries away b) it is
very late at night and people are trying to sleep and c) as board
members of our homeowners association, we really shouldn’t
cause damage to the roads that we pay a guy to take care
of…….She also never fails to get in a comment along the line of
me not quitting my day job. Funny chick….
As usual, I can’t remember what started this rant, except that
it had something to do with snowmobilers being equipment
junkies. Doesn’t look like I made the argument that we aren’t.
Oh well. If we only had some more snow, the alders would be a
lot safer.
ALASKA MOTOR MUSHERS
PO Box 871753 • Wasilla, AK, 99687
Fax: 376-7966
President: Wayne Devore
ALASKA TRAILBLAZERS
P.O. Box 36 • Tok, AK 99780
883-7669
ANCHORAGE SNOWMOBILE CLUB
P.O. Box 232196
Anchorage, AK 99523
Hotline: 566-0272
anchoragesnowmobileclub.com
AURORA INTERNATIONAL INC.
P.O. Box 520581 • Big Lake, AK
99652
892-6372
CARIBOU HILLS CABIN HOPPERS
P.O. Box 375 • Clam Gulch, AK 99568
252-1782
CHEECHAKO SKI BENDERS
P.O. Box 834 • Kenai, AK 99611 •
283-7664
CHILKAT SNOWBURNERS INC.
P.O. Box 870 • Haines, AK 99827
Diane Lapham, 766-2503
COPPER COUNTRY
SNOWMOBILE CLUB
HC 01 Box 300 • Gakona, AK 99586
822-3440
CURRY RIDGE RIDERS
P.O. Box 13218 • Trapper Creek, AK
99683
Hotline: 689-7669 or 352-3669
President: Randy Crosby
[email protected]
website: www.curryridgeriders.com
DELTA SNOW SEEKERS
P.O. Box 137
Delta Junction, AK 99737
Tom Waggoner, 895-4196
FAIRBANKS SNOW TRAVELERS
P.O. Box 80053
Fairbanks, AK 99708-0053
479-4933
JUNEAU SNOWMOBILE CLUB
P.O. Box 32882 • Juneau, AK 99803
723-8948
KODIAK SNO BRUINS
Box 3492 • Kodiak, AK 99615
486-3828
LAKE LOUISE SNOWMACHINE
CLUB
HC01 Box 1684B
Glennallen, AK 99588
Corky Mathews, 250-2098
MAT-SU MOTOR MUSHERS
P.O. Box 876135
Wasilla, AK 99687-6224
Mat-Su Vintage Snowmachine
Racers Club
Email: [email protected]
Web site: matsuvintageracers.com
President: Craig Clayton, 232-7518
NORTHERN LIGHTS
SNOWMOBILE CLUB
2039 B Coman Dr.
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
David Lemelind, 372-2016
RESURRECTION SNOW RIDERS
P.O. Box 2132 • Seward, AK 99664
224-3537
SNOWMADS OF HOMER
& ANCHOR POINT
P.O. Box 3646 • Homer, AK 99603 •
235-0771
VALDEZ SNOWMACHINE CLUB
P.O. Box 3689 • Valdez, AK 99686
Laura Sax, 835-2373
SnowRider Events List
Share your events!
Events are already taking
shape, and SnowRider is looking forward to staying ahead
of the action and providing
you with the latest and greatest
expos, races, club rides and allaround snowmachine fun.
To ensure the SnowRider
calendar keeps track of events
for everyone, be sure to notify
us of any event you or your club
is holding. Submit online, www.
ridealaska.com. Appropriate
events will be approved for
display in the online calendar
and included in the printed
calendar.
Enjoy!
December
17: Chulitna Bluff Ride
Curry Ridge Riders
www.curryridgeriders.com
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19: General Membership
Anchorage Snowmobile Club
www.anchoragesnowmobileclub.
com
January
com
February
First weekend in February: Willow Winter Carnival (weekend 2)
Willow Area Community Organization
www.waco-ak.org
15: Iron Dog Trail Class Race Start
Iron Dog
www.irondog.org
21: South Denali Ride
Curry Ridge Riders
17: Iron Dog Pro Class Race Start
Iron Dog
www.irondog.org
28: Peters Hills Ride
Curry Ridge Riders
com
Last weekend in January: Willow Winter Carnival (weekend 1)
Willow Area Community Organization
www.waco-ak.org
March
Tentative 2-5: Trek Over the Top
– First run
Alaska Trailblazers
www.alaskatrailblazers.com
3: Kanikula Glacier Ride
Curry Ridge Riders
Tentative 9-12: Trek Over the
Top – Second run
Alaska Trailblazers
www.alaskatrailblazers.com
com
April
7: BBQ
Curry Ridge Riders
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ALASKA STATE SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 240405, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99524-0405
PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT #936
ANCHORAGE, AK

December, 2012

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