McKean Snowriders new groomer on the job. See articles on pages
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McKean Snowriders new groomer on the job. See articles on pages
Notice: You are reading the World’s ONLY 12 Issue per year Snowmobile publication! McKean Snowriders new groomer on the job. See articles on pages 7 & 16. Keystone Snowmobiler February 2013 Page 2 PSSA DIRECTORS (Term Expires at Annual Spring Meeting) PRESIDENT: Liz Krug (2013, Erie Co.) 9820 Lake Pleasant Road Erie, PA 16509 Cell Phone: (814) 464-3971 [email protected] VICE-PRESIDENT: Harrison M. Langley, Jr.(2013, Lebanon Co.) 418 Barnside Drive Palmyra, PA 17078 Phone: (717) 838-1179 [email protected] SECRETARY: Brenda Lausch (2014, Lancaster Co.) 1525 Brunnerville Rd. Lititz, PA 17543 Phone: (717) 314-0547 [email protected] TREASURER: Steve Matscherz (2014, Allegheny Co.) 383 Allison Rd. Gibsonia, P A 15044 Phone: (724)443-3357 [email protected] Roger Auker (2014, Lancaster Co.) 112 Homestead Drive Stevens, P A 17578 Phone: (717) 336-1061 Fax: (717) 336-0362 [email protected] Don Graves (2015, Columbia Co.) 2151 Old Berwick Road Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Cell Phone: (570) 854-2215 [email protected] Glen Knisely (2015, York Co.) 910 Jefferson Lane Red Lion, PA 17356 Phone: (717) 244-5680 Cell: (717) 873-8323 [email protected] PENNSYLVANIA STATE SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION, INC. 908 North 2nd Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 (717) 441-6045 TOLL-FREE 1-888-411-PSSA FAX 717-236-2046 EMAIL [email protected] www.pasnow.org THE KEYSTONE SNOWMOBILER published monthly by HARTMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY 2286 Black Rock Road Hanover, PA 17331 Phone & FAX: (717) 633-5051 E-Mail: [email protected] EDITORS: Peggy & Henry Hartman MATERIALS DEADLINE: 10th of month preceding issue REGIONAL DIRECTORS REGION 1 Jacob Clarkson (2015, Erie Co.) 5371 West Road McKean, PA 16426 Phone: (814) 476-7604 [email protected] REGION 2 Bob Bowers (2015, Butler Co.) 230 Royal Oak Drive Butler, PA 16001 Phone: (724) 816-1779 [email protected] REGION 3 David E. McCarty (2014, Westmoreland Co.) 2533 Harrison City Road Export, PA 15632 Phone: (412) 480-7068 [email protected] REGION 4 Kevin Kost (2013, Elk Co.) Lantz Corners Getaway 2952 Rte 219 Kane, PA 16735 Phone: 814-778-5391 [email protected] REGION 5 VACANT (York Co.) REGION 6 VACANT (Lehigh Co.) REGION 7 Tom Jacoby (2013, Potter Co.) 703 Rapley Rd Genesee, PA 16923 Phone: 814-203-1061 [email protected] Josh Hinkle (2013) (Ass’t Director) 2 Hilltop Circle Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Phone: (717) 512-2086 [email protected] REGION 8 Janet Auker (2013, Lancaster Co.) 112 Homestead Drive Stevens, P A 17578 Phone: (717) 336-1061 Fax: (717) 336-0362 [email protected] REGION 9 Dr. Don Leckey (2013, Cambria Co.) 132 Polaris Dr. Johnstown, PA 15909 Phone: 814-322-1010 [email protected] REGION 10 Kevin Fogleman (2012, Centre Co.) 157 Valley View Bellefonte, P A 16823 Phone: (814) 353-1017 [email protected] or [email protected] REGION 11 VACANT (Columbia Co.) REGION 12 Clinton LaTourette (2012, Wayne Co.) 792 Torrey Road Honesdale, PA 18431 Phone: (570) 729-7865 [email protected] Gary F. Bates (Ass't Director) 231 South Smith Road Waymart, PA 18472 Phone: (570) 488-5446 [email protected] Executive Director Lori Elliott 908 N. 2nd St. Harrisburg, PA 17102 Phone: (717) 441-6045 Fax: (717) 236-2046 [email protected] www.pasnow.org www.facebook.com/pasnow Snow Angels Chairperson: Ginny Kline 811 State Route 288 Fombell, PA 16123 Phone: (724) 752-0509 Fax: (724) 752-8352 [email protected] PSSA BOARD COMMITTEES 2012-2013 Trails Committee Elizabeth Krug, President, Elizabeth Krug (2013), Chair Ex-Officio of all Standing Committees (814-464-3971) STANDING COMMITTEES: Steve Matscherz (2014) Executive, Finance, Trails, Public Joshua Hinkle (2013) Affairs, Safety Kevin Fogleman (2012) Executive Committee - Elected Clinton Latourette (2012) Directors of the Board of Directors Gary Bates Elizabeth Krug President (2013), Pat Rider (2014) Chair (814-464-3971) Janet Auker (2013) Harrison Langley, Vice President (2013) Glen Knisely, Coordinator, GPS/Signage Brenda Lausch, Secretary (2014) Project (717-244-5680) Steve Matscherz, Treasurer (2014) Mini-grant Subcommittee Roger Auker (2014) Kerri Schott Glen Knisely (2015) Clint Elias Don Graves (2015) John Fiertag Nominating Subcommittee Les Freeman Steve Matscherz (2014) Don Mosier Brenda Lausch (2014) Mark Hackenburg Gary Bates Trails Technology Committee Legislative Subcommittee Gary Bates Harrison Langley, (2013) Kent Kessler By-Laws Committee Keri Schott Clint Elias, Chair (724-349-5369) Don Weaver Harrison Langley (2013) Finance Committee Public Affairs Roger Auker, Chair (2014) Steve Matscherz, Treasurer, (2014), Chair (724(717-336-1061) 443-3357) Brenda Lausch (2014) Insurance Subcommittee Mark Hackenburg Vacant Don Graves (2014) Tammy Sieber This issue mailed on or Membership Subcommittee before January 24th. Roger Auker, Chair (2014) (717-336-1061) Brenda Lausch (2014) Mark Hackenburg DISCLAIMER: The contents of advertisements which apSocial Media Subcommittee pear in the Keystone Snowmobiler are solely the responsibility of the advertisers. Appearances of an advertiseDon Graves (2014), Chair ment in the Keystone Snowmobiler does not constitute a (570-854-3110) (monitors Facebook) recommendation or endorsement by the Keystone Snowmobiler, Hartman Publishing Company, Pennsylvania Joshua Hinkle (2013) State Snowmobile Association, Henry Hartman, Peggy Steve Matscherz (2014) Hartman, or any staff member or contributor, of the (monitors blogs) goods or services offered therein. Safety Committee Harrison Langley, (2013), Chair Snow Angel Committee Ginny Kline, Chair (724-752-0509) Ila Morton Patricia Rider (2014) Charmaine Weisenbacher Fall Show Committee Roger Auker, (2014), Chair (717-336-1061) Tom Shumate Doug Blauch Franz Martin Rep. from Pat and Son Peggy & Henry Hartman Page 3 February 2013 Keystone Snowmobiler MOVING FORWARD trails etc. If you are contacted please complete the survey. Improvements to trails depend on the results of this survey. Pennsylvania has one of the lowest Registration Fees in the country. Good snowmobile trails take the cooperation of everyone. Trails are not free. “We cannot improve the system without more consistent financial backing.” The current $10 Registration fee does not cover costs to maintain and improve the entire system. Check this issue of the Keystone Snowmobiler for information on where/whom to report trail problems. The Keystone Snowmobiler publishes all the club information. It can also be found on the PSSA website. www.pasnow.org Standardized signage will help you locate the nearest club. We want everyone to be safe. The American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) is the eyes and ears of all snowmobilers nationwide. This Association provides information to all Snowmobile Associations to help protect trails in the entire country. Consider joining or making a donation to this organization. Information is on the PSSA web-site. We regret to announce the passing of the mother of Henry Hartman (Amy). Henry and his wife Peggy publish the Keystone Snowmobiler. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to their family. Thanks to all the volunteers, donors and sponsors who help build and maintain our trail system! Have a Happy and Safe Riding Season. Think Snow! Liz Krug President PSSA HAPPY PRESIDENTS DAY AND HAPPY VALENTINES DAY. The snowmobile trails were excellent in Western PA. I hope everyone had a chance to get out and ride. As I write this message the temperature is expected to soar to the high 50’s. We cannot control the weather. A group of sledders from Somerset County recently reported the trails in the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) were excellent. The following day, however, snowplows were out and some joint-use roads were plowed to the dirt. Jim Seyler, ANF Operations Staff Officer, had sent letters to the gas drilling/snowplow subcontractors (63) requesting them to leave at least three inches of snow on the road or leave a 4-5ft path of snow along the side of the road. The Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association (PSSA) recently sent letters to the same individuals stressing the importance of snowmobiling to the local economy and asking for their cooperation. The clubs near the ANF help groom trails and it is disheartening when plowing occurs within a day or two of grooming trails. This is a waste of tax dollars. Some of the groomer operators drive to the ANF from Ohio and spend their weekend grooming. The Adult Snowmobile Safety Course is now on the DCNR web-site. You can take the Reminder: Ask a friend to join PSSA. course on your own time at no cost as long as Spring Membership Meeting April 6, 2013 at you do not request a Certificate. State College. House Bill 1643 (11-12) will be reintroduced for a vote. This is the bill that will give added protection to landowners who allow trails on their property. The Bill can be found on the Legislative web-site. PSSA will be sending out Voucher Raffle ticket information in the near future. This is one way to help support the work of PSSA. Grant funding for this year is much less than in former years. PSSA is conducting a user survey. The last survey was taken about ten (10) years ago. This survey will provide important information which will be used by PSSA to apply for grants, set priorities and make decisions concerning pssa mini-grant coordinator by Julia Bogue By the time you are reading this, Round III minigrants will be closed and the 2011-12 minigrant program will have concluded. Many important projects have been undertaken through the mini-grant program, making the trails safer and more enjoyable in Pennsylvania. While the current mini-grant program has concluded, another will be available in the fall of 2013. The beginning of this mini-grant period will be announced on the PSSA website as well as in the media. Be on the lookout for the application located in the “downloadable documents” section of the PSSA website. Start thinking ahead to the next round of grants! The mini-grants project is financed in part by a grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, Pennsylvania Recreational Trails Program funded through the Federal Highway Administration, under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation. Its purpose is to help clubs repair and maintain trails and grooming equipment and assist with grooming expenses. The clubs have proposed a number of projects for trail maintenance, grooming and restoration in their areas. A QUOTE TO NOTE “If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart.” -Socrates, Greek philosopher Keystone Snowmobiler February 2013 Page 4 Lori Elliott Executive Director Winter greetings! I’m pleased to be able to say that we’ve had snow and great riding in several areas so far this year! It’s so nice to be able to go our website, www. pasnow.org, and check out our four webcams as well as link to the webcams of several snowmobile clubs to see if and where there is snow. We’ve compared last year’s visits to PSSA’s website to this year’s and the number has more than doubled because of these webcams and internet marketing. We very much appreciate the grant we received from the PA Tourism Office that made this possible. There are many snowmobiling activities planned around the state, including poker runs, and winter festivals. Be sure to check out our website, www.pasnow.org and Facebook page www.facebook.com/ pasnow to keep up with events around the state. Headquarters’ Headlines and how they will benefit from the assistance. We are proud to have distributed three $500 Snow Angel Grants, totaling $1,500, and $3,200 in holiday donations in 2012 due to your previous generosity. As a result, we need to continue to build and replenish the Snow Angel Charity Fund. Please buy or sell the raffle tickets you received. If you do not wish to purchase them, we ask that you kindly return them for us to sell elsewhere. The drawing for the cash prizes will be held at the April 6th Annual Membership Meeting in State College. You may also send in a donation check and note “Snow Angel” in the memo section. Raffle Tickets must be received in the PSSA office by March 31st . Please plan to attend this one-day event as this is your annual chance to interact with your association’s Board of Directors and connect with other members from around the state. We need your input in order to represent you well. A registration form is provided in this issue or you may download a registration form from the website. The membership meeting and elections will be held in the morning, an awards luncheon will occur at noon and education sessions will be held in the afternoon. A Tombola Auction (purchase tickets for individual item drawings) will be held throughout the day with winners being announced beginning at 3:30, along with the Snow Angel Raffle Drawing Winners. Plans are still being finalized, but more details will appear in the March issue. Spring PSSA Conference and Membership Please pre-register so that we can Meeting, “Community have an attendee count for materials Partners”: Our annual and food. If you would like to arrive membership meeting will be held on the night before, the number for April 6th at the Days Inn Penn State, The “flurry” of activities in the PSSA Office 240 South Pugh St., State College. The reservations is (814) 238- 8454. We includes: have reserved a block of rooms if you theme for the conference is “Community need overnight lodging. Reserve Partners”, which is the PSSA story. We Our 23rd annual “Snow plan to discuss how we can further develop your Room by March Angels Campaign”: Tickets the partnerships we have and build new 5, 2013 for the rate and information on PSSA’s annual Snow ones from inside and outside PSSA. For of $93. Use Code Angel Campaign and cash raffle drawing example, PSSA is a partner with DCNR in CGPSA3 when making are in the mail. Tickets are $1.00 each granting mini-grant funds to assist with reservations. and there are 12 cash prizes! trail projects, we partner with tourism agencies to promote snowmobiling, and If your club or business would like to The PSSA Snow Angel Fund helps to we partner with snowmobile clubs to advertise in the meeting program or be assist children with medical or physical work to resolve their specific trail issues. a sponsor, information has been included problems with their special expenses. Some clubs even partner with each other in this issue and in the recent mailings Any PSSA member or club may request in building and repairing trails. And, from the office. assistance for a child under the age bring along your own snowmobiling of 18 at any time. Just send a letter partner! Also slated for the or email to your regional director or spring meeting are the PSSA office describing the problem presentations of awards. Nomination forms have been sent to the clubs. If there is someone you would like to nominate for Snowmobiler of the Year, Snowmobile Family of the Year, Snowmobile Dealer of the Year, or Forester/Government Official of the Year, please download nomination forms from the PSSA website and email to pasnow@ wannerassoc.com or mail to PSSA, 908 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA, 17102. Nominees, except for Forester/ Government Official, must have been PSSA members by January, 2012. American Council of Snowmobile Association (ACSA) Raffle Calendars: ACSA is the snowmobile association representing state associations and all snowmobilers at the national level. They monitor, protect and send alerts regarding snowmobiling issues in DC. They also provide valuable support and services, such as safety education, beacons for groomers, etc. Their raffle calendar, priced at only $20, is one of their fundraisers and PSSA earns $5.00 for each calendar purchased in Pennsylvania. A list of their drawing dates and prizes are listed in another article. If you would like to purchase an ACSA calendar, please make a check out to ACSA for $20, provide an address label, and mail both to the PSSA office. We will submit to ACSA the raffle stub from the calendar for you and will mail the calendar to you. ACSA Northeast Chapter Scholarships – 2 $1,000 Scholarships will be Awarded: PSSA is part of the Northeast Chapter of ACSA and is proud to participate in this program. PSSA can submit its two top applications for consideration for these two chapter scholarships. Information is being sent to member clubs or the application can be downloaded from the PSSA website. The application and accompanying transcript and letters of recommendation must be received in the PSSA Office by March 15, 2013. The next quarterly PSSA Board conference call is scheduled for February 20, 2013. That’s all for now from the PSSA office. Thank you for your support and practice safe snowmobiling! Page 5 February 2013 Keystone Snowmobiler Purchase a new Yamaha sled by March 31, 2013 and get up to $2,000 customer cash and 2.99% financing for 60 months. With features like customizable Tuner skis, power curve smoothing EXUP exhaust technology and the industry’s only electric power steering, there’s never been a finer lineup of Yamaha sleds. And with this great offer, there’s never been a better time to buy. Hurry, sale ends March 31, 2013. Visit your local dealer or yamaha-snowmobiles.com for more. * Valid on new Yamaha Snowmobile purchases made between 1/1/13 and 4/30/13 on your Yamaha installment loan account. Rate of 2.99%, 4.99%, 8.99% or 12.99% will be assigned based on credit approval criteria by GE Capital Retail Bank. Examples of monthly payments over a 60-month term at a 2.99% rate: $17.96 per $1000 financed; and at a 12.99% rate: $22.75 per $1000 financed. Program minimum amount financed is $5,000 and minimum 0%-10% down payment required. © 2013 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. Visit your nearest Yamaha dealer or PRO Yamaha dealer today. For more on PRO Yamaha dealers, visit yamaha-snowmobiles.com. PRO YAMAHA DEALERS EBENSBURG YAMAHA, INC. 183 ZEMAN DR EBENSBURG, PA 15931-4103 814-471-1001 PINE GROVE YAMAHA 193 TREMONT RD PINE GROVE, PA 17963-0296 570-345-8918 WARHORSE YAMAHA 1000 DUNHAM DR DUNMORE, PA 18512-2666 570-346-2453 YE OLDE CYCLE BARN 700 ROUTE 405 HUGHESVILLE, PA 17737-9039 570-584-3842 BLACKMAN’S CYCLE CENTER 4911 BUCKEYE RD EMMAUS, PA 18049-1015 610-965-9865 POCONO MOTORSPORTS 938 ROUTE 940 POCONO LAKE, PA 18347-7801 570-646-1515 ALEKS POWERSPORTS 1501 PENINSULA DR ERIE, PA 16505-4238 814-833-3861 SPEED AND SPORT CYCLE CENTER 430 S MAIN ST PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767-1816 814-938-8780 OFF ROAD EXPRESS 10320 WATTSBURG RD ERIE, PA 16509-6412 814-825-2396 F & S YAMAHA & MARINE, INC. 1800 SMITH STATION RD SPRING GROVE, PA 17362-8978 717-632-6382 CAMPBELL-PETERSON TRAIL & TURF 220 HADLEY RD GREENVILLE, PA 16125-9795 724-588-4533 RAY’S MOTOR SERVICE, INC. 5560 PERKIOMEN AVE READING, PA 19606-3634 610-582-2700 MOYER’S OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. 403 MAIN ST HARLEYSVILLE, PA 19438-2311 215-256-6163 MOUNTAIN EXTREME, INC. 6381 ROCKTON MOUNTAIN HWY ROCKTON, PA 15856-3837 814-583-7030 RUSTY PALMER, INC 105 RUSTY’S BLVD HONESDALE, PA 18431-7746 570-253-4507 SUPER CITY SPORTS SALES 3457 GLADES PIKE SOMERSET, PA 15501-8069 814-445-5050 LARRY’S SPORT CENTER, INC. 1913 ROUTE 6 WEST GALETON, PA 16922-0236 814-435-6548 BLOCKER ENTERPRISES, INC. 497 S 9TH ST LEHIGHTON, PA 18235-1811 610-377-0440 E3036_YMC_Ad_Bridge_PA_Keystone_Snowmobiler_FA.indd 1 BROOKS CAMPER SALES LLC 1028 MEMORIAL BLVD CONNELLSVILLE, PA 15425-1641 724-628-5625 CERNIC’S, INC. 499 ROUTE 764 DUNCANSVILLE, PA 16635-7933 814-695-2453 1/9/13 8:22 AM Keystone Snowmobiler February 2013 Page 6 KANE AREA SMC Kane Area Snowmobile Club held their monthly meeting Jan 6th at the Barrel House Restaurant at 7pm. The 7th Annual “Winter Run” will be held Jan 19th. Registration is from 10AM till noon at the Barrel House Restaurant at the Int. of Rt. 219 & 6 near Kane, PA. The Run will consist of 8 stops - the first & last being at the Barrel House, stops along the way are the Westline Inn, West Side Grille, Colonial Inn, Sparkle Car Wash, Bob’s Trading Post & the James City Cafe. It will cover approx. 6070 miles. There is a $5.00 entry fee & riders must be a member of the club. Memberships can be purchased the day of the Run. Individual memberships are $15.00, Family-$25.00 & Business-$40.00. Awards will be given out at 9PM at the Barrel House. The NO SNOW date is Feb 2. The area received 12”+ of snow over the last 2 weeks & the trails were heavily used but in good shape - until the thaw started Jan 8th. It was agreed that all the hard work done over the summer resulted in much improved trails. The railroad ties have been removed on the section of trail that leads from intown Marienville to the gas station north of Marienville for a much smoother ride. Next meeting will be Feb 3rd at 7pm at the Barrel House Restaurant. Hope to see you all at the “Winter Run” & think SNOW!!!! Kathy Cledgett, Secretary PSSA Region 9 The biggest news from Glendale Lake SMC is that we’ve had a good start to the snowmobile season. There has been three weeks of great riding. Many club members have been riding from their homes or at the local and near local state parks and forests. We’ve finally been able to ride to a club meeting, which are held the first Monday of each month at the Patton Area Sportsman Club. If you live in the Cambria, Blair or Clearfield County areas, please consider joining us. In addition to the riding around the Glendale area, club members have enjoyed riding at the Black Moshannon, SP Elliott, and Colerain State Parks. Black Mo and SP have had some great snow cover and good grooming as well. In addition to the trails that we’ve enjoyed so far this year, the club is very actively working on getting some new trails developed. Please lend your support to getting the new trails by attending our club meetings. To take care of these trails we are also working on acquiring a groomer. So a lot is happening to benefit snowmobilers in our area. We also had a snowmobile safety class put on the end of last year by Don of Don’s Sled Shop. It was announced that in an effort to increase attendance at our monthly meetings, starting in February, we will be having a “Banik’s Fun Draw”. Andy Banik of Banik’s Sales and Service, the local Ski Doo Dealer, announced that Banik’s will sponsor a drawing at each meeting. All members names will be placed in a box and at each meeting a name will be drawn from the box for a $50.00 Gift Certificate to Banik’s Sales and Service. In order to win, the GLENDALE LAKE SMC person whose name is drawn must be current with their Club dues and also be present at the meeting. Thanks to Banik’s for their support of the Club with this great idea for increasing attendance at out meetings. Dues are now due for 2013. A single membership is a very reasonable $25 and business membership is only $35. Go to our website for applications or to order a club T-Shirt: www. glendalelakesmc.com Officers were elected for 2013 including President: Tim Holtz Vice President: Ray Wendekier Treasurer: Katie Lechene Secretary: Bill Henry Board: One Year: Jim Davis and Bill Henry Two Year: Dick Youngkin, Clinton Maurer, & Eric Gabrielson Three Year: Brady Banik and Tom Donahue ests of snowmobile owners. To develop a fraternal spirit among local snowmobilers and others including winter sports enthusiasts, merchants, landowners and other outdoor enthusiast. To provide a medium for the exchange of snowmobiling information, to own or lease property for Club use, and to perform all desirable and lawful functions for the successful operation of the Club and in the general public interest. The Club’s secondary purpose is all other recreational outdoor activities. If you share our passion for snowmobiling, and live or ride in this area, please join us. We have big plans for the future of snowmobiling in our area. Respectfully Submitted by Randy Green Glendale Lake Snowmobile Club PO Box 174 Patton PA 16668-0174 www.glendalelakesmc.com Serving Cambria County as well as Blair, Clearfield and surrounding counties at Glendale We are looking forward to the rest of a Lake in scenic Prince Gallitzin State Park great 2013 snowmobile season with more great riding and the betterment of snowmobiling in our area. Glendale Lake SMC. Our club primarily serves Cambria County as well as Blair, Clearfield and surrounding counties. Glendale Lake is located in scenic Prince Gallitzin State Park and is surrounded by beautiful woodlands and farms. The primary purpose of the GLENDALE LAKE SNOWMOBILE Club, Inc. is to stimulate and advance the general welfare and safety of snowmobiling and to serve the inter- PYMATUNING TRAIL BLAZERS The Pymatuning Trail Blazers are looking forward to a busy season. Hopefully the weather will cooperate. Weekends, weather permitting, the clubhouse is open to snowmobile riders for warm ups -coffee, hot chocolate and snacks. A snowmobile fundraiser Poker Run is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 26th. If no snow, backup date is Feb. 9th. Registration is to be at the Jamestown Fireman’s Club and will end at the club with food and bon fire. This event helps with trail work expenses and monetary to the local firemen. On Feb. 2nd and 3rd we will hold our annual FUN DAYS at Pymatuning State Park. The two days are filled with snow, fun and games, food and legal drinks, crafts for the young or old, a bon fire, trail rides and displays of new and old snowmobiles and lots of other activities for the snowmobilers and public. The boys are grooming the trails in preparation for lots of riding. The groomer has been down with mechanical problems, which the boys have repaired, so it is ready. The trails are ready and all are ready for a winter of riding and “FUN”. Ginny Eaton Page 7 February 2013 Keystone Snowmobiler POE VALLEY SMC Well as the old saying goes “good things come to those who wait”, and it finally came true! We received some SNOW! We have ridden numerous days for a couple of weeks now. The trails are good and the fellowship is just what we’ve been waiting for. Both Rothrock and Bald Eagle State Forests are ready for riding. The club performed some trail cleanup during the first snowfall, cutting numerous fallen trees off the trails in Rothrock S.F. We also came to the rescue directly after an accident, calling 911 and summoning an ambulance to the scene for an off-trail accident. Well wishes to the victim and a speedy recovery from the Poe Valley Snowmobile Club. Names have been withheld to protect the innocent. We also rescued a stranded pickup just over the embankment on TurkeyHill Road. It was a long walk to Greenwood State Park to summon our help. All sleds seem to be working fine after a last minute tune-up, once we got to ride for the first time in over a year. Remember you can always call for trail conditions unless I’m on the trail and have no cell phone service. Just after our last ride during the first week, we finished up at the runaway truck ramp near Laurel Run Reservoir. Much to our surprise after shooting the bull (not Elk), we looked up and saw two Bald Eagles in flight over the mountain just in front of us. It is just amazing to experience the sighting of one of the most majestic birds in North America, right here in our area. Hope you get a chance to ride soon, and remember, be safe! Don Spangler 717-994-0005 [email protected] GROOMING BENEFITS IN PA – WHY YOU SHOULD CARE – THOUGHTS ON WHY TO GET A GROOMER For those of you lucky enough to be able to get out and ride the last few weeks I don’t know if you have the chance to ride in a groomed snowmobiling area or not. But, if you do then you already know what I’m going to describe here. In Pa we’re lucky to even get snow at times unlike our further northern counterparts but around here when it does snow we get out the equipment that we have and run it around the trails if snow does come. The idea here is that grooming is a big part of snowmobiling and I wanted to share my example of how grooming affects a trail system. I went to the McKean Snowriders January Poker run two years ago. It was a nice time but one thing was lacking: Grooming. After talking with a few of the club members I found out that they were in process of getting paperwork together for a new groomer (their old one was on it’s last leg) and that possibly by the next year it would happen. Well, last year came and yep, they got a new groomer in the spring of 2012 (see picture). It’s a really nice one and they were lucky to not have to need it during the lousy winter of 2011 – 2012. So leap forward to this winter and bam we’ve had consistent snow around Pa for about 3 weeks now. That has made the difference and in McKean and other areas they’ve been able to fire up the groomers and get them out on the trail. And in a place like McKean this made the Poker Run an excellent trail riding experience. They did the best job possible on the snow that was available to get the trails they are responsible for flat and fast. It was a world of difference in conditions compared to not having a groomer in operation. I was talking with the club president after the event and mentioned about the costs of it. He mentioned that with the 20% share that clubs must put up for their portion and with the poker run bringing in additional needed $$ that they would be able to handle the groomer expense. This is great news and doesn’t burden the club excessively and I (as a treasurer) was glad to hear that we don’t put a lot of burden on them with a grooming setup. Now, I’m not going to say that everyone has a handle on it all because grooming equipment is expensive overall. Not just a purchase or running it once a year but keeping the equipment in operation as a whole. See, here in Pa if you don’t know, the PSSA gets grants that clubs can apply for to keep the groomers operating. Yes, everyone in Pa puts their money from the registrations toward this so it’s Pa wide that funds these operations. And the benefit ? Just like in McKean there are others which may have gotten a groomer this year. And one of those is the Laurel Hill State Park. Here in Western Pa, State Parks received a new side by side with a drag to groom some previously ungroomed tight wood sections that hadn’t been groomed in 30 years. I had a chance to ride these trails as well on a recent weekend and can unequivocally say that without a doubt that the trails with grooming drew more traffic and generated more conversation about how nice the trail system was than ever before. These comments also go a long way towards good will in those areas within the state also. Drawing fewer complaints and maybe even getting some positive feedback to those within DCNR for doing a good job. For that we thank them for their efforts that previously were a bumpy winter trail section to now being a nicely groomed woods trail ride. Personally, I can’t wait to go out again on it and will enjoy it many times thanks to the funding that gets these groomers in operation. Like I mentioned while this may be old hat to some of you. Others like my experiences in these two riding areas which were previously not groomed brings interest and more riders to these areas. And if the areas get better (more trails) then that also brings $$ to the local businesses and we all know how politicians love to see the $$ coming in to their voters. So, if you ever get a chance to check out the McKean Poker run do so. You won’t complain about the groomer for sure. It’s a Prinoth with a vibrating pan to flatten out the trail. The groomer drag cost them another 6g’s to get the better features they wanted but it surely does the job and I personally want to thank them for their efforts and my trail riding experience was a nice riding day there due to that. Steve Matscherz - PSSA Treasurer Keystone Snowmobiler February 2013 Page 8 “COMMUNITY PARTNERS” 2013 PSSA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCE AND AWARDS LUNCHEON REGISTRATION Saturday ~ April 6, 2012 ~ 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ~ Meeting Registration 8:00 Days Inn Penn State, 240 South Pugh Street, State College, PA 16801 (814) 238-8454 or 800-258-DAYS (3297) Reserve a Guest Room for April 5 by March 3, 2013 at the rate of $93. Mention conference code: CGPSA3 when making reservation Name: _______________________________________( ) Mbr ( ) Non-Mbr Name: _______________________________________( ) Mbr ( ) Non-Mbr Name: _______________________________________( ) Mbr ( ) Non-Mbr Name: _______________________________________( ) Mbr ( ) Non-Mbr Mailing Address: ______________________________________________ (Please copy and complete a separate form if different address) City, State, Zip Code: ___________________________________________ Phone: ______________________Email:__________________________ Conference Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( ) @ $25.00 = $ ______ Dietary Restrictions:_________________________________________ Please make checks payable to “PSSA”, and mail to 908 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA 17102 by April 1, 2013. For credit card payment, please mail or fax to: 717-236-2046 PSSA Credit Card Authorization (Visa or Mastercard) Name on Credit Card____________________________________________ Address on card (if different from above)_______________________________ City, State, Zip (if different from above)________________________________ MasterCard ( ) VISA ( ) Acc’t No. _________________________________ Expiration Date: _____________ CVV Code on Back of Card: _______________ Signature: __________________________________________________ AGENDA for PSSA Annual Membership Conference – April 6, 2012 “Community Partners” Days Inn Penn State, 240 South Pugh Street, State College, PA 16801 (814) 238-8454 or (800) 258-3297 8:00 Registration and Refreshments 9:00-9:15 Opening Remarks: Elizabeth Krug, President 9:15-10:00 General Membership Meeting • PSSA Updates 10:00-10:15Break 10:15-11:30 General Membership Meeting • Elections • Budget • Member Forum 11:30-1:00 Luncheon and Awards Presentations (Snowmobiler of the Year, Snowmobile Family of the Year, Snowmobile Dealer of the Year, Forester/Government Official of the Year) 1:00-2:00 Educational Sessions 2:00-2:15Break 2:15-3:15 Educational Sessions 3:15-3:30Break 3:30-4:00 Drawings for Tombola Auction and Snow Angel Raffle Prizes 4:00 Conference Ends Page 9 February 2013 Keystone Snowmobiler Keystone Snowmobiler February 2013 Page 10 ACSA CALENDAR Raffle Donation: $20 365 chances to win ** Over $14,500 in prizes HIGHLAND LAKE SNOWMOBILE AND OUTDOOR RECREATION CLUB Proudly presents the 8th annual “KING OF THE MOUNTAIN” HILL CLIMB February 1: 1st Prize: $300; 2nd Prize: $200; 3rd Prize: (4 winners) $40; Saturday, March 16, 2013 4 Prize (25 winners) $20 th March 1: 1 Prize: $300; 2 Prize: (4 winners) $40; 3rd Prize (24 winners) $20 st nd April 1: 1st Prize: $300; 2nd Prize: (4 winners) $40; 3rd Prize (26 winners) $20 May 1: 1st Prize: $300; 2nd Prize: $200; 3rd Prize: (3 winners) $40; 4th Prize (25 winners) $20 June 3: 1st Prize: $300; 2nd Prize: $200; 3rd Prize: (3 winners) $40; 4th Prize (26 winners) $20 June 28: 1st Prize: Klim Jacket valued at $250; 2nd Prize: (3 winners) $40; 3rd Prize (26 winners) $20 August 1: 1st Prize: $300; 2nd Prize: (5 winners) $40; 3rd Prize (25 winners) $20 September 3: 1st Prize: (4 winners) $50; 2nd Prize (27 winners) $20 October 1: 1st Prize: $3,000; 2nd Prize: (5 winners) $40; 3rd Prize (24 winners) $20 November 1: 1st Prize: $300; 2nd Prize: (5 winners) $40; 3rd Prize (25 winners) $20 December 2: 1st Prize: $300; 2nd Prize: (4 winners) $40; 3rd Prize (25 winners) $20 December 16: 1st Prize: $300; 2nd Prize: (4 winners) $40; 3rd Prize (25 winners) $20 Only 3,000 calendars printed. Chance of winning a prize is approximately one in eight. Every calendar purchaser is eligible to win all of the 365 prizes. Name of winner is returned to be part of the next drawing and all subsequent drawings. Cash prizes will be awarded by check. Winners need not be present. Prizes will be mailed promptly. For information about ACSA or this raffle, visit www.snowmobilers.org or email: [email protected] or call: 517-351-4362 ordering info on page 17 This is an 800-foot side by side drag race up the hill. The event will be held at Ski Sawmill Family Resort located off Route 287 near Morris, PA. Stock race classes will be 500 & under, 600 & under, 700 & under, 800 & under, and 1000 & under. Modified classes will be 600, 800 and open. Class winners will vie for the prestigious “KING OF THE MOUNTAIN” Title. Racer registration and sled classification begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 9:30 a.m. No exceptions! Driver meeting at 10:00 a.m. Races to follow. Registration is $30.00 per class. This event is a double-elimination race side by side up the ski slope. Don’t worry about snow, we have it! Additional trailer parking is available. For more information and full list of our rules visit our website at: highlandlakerecreationclub.com or skisawmill.com. Any questions please contact event coordinators: Matt Rabb @ 570-772-2379 or Robert Rabb @ 570-337-9560 Bring the entire family for a full day of fun! Family ski discounts, spectator chairlift rides, good food and lodging are available. This is one of the largest snowmobile events in PA. We expect over 200 sleds, so don’t miss out! Page 11 February 2013 Keystone Snowmobiler PICTURE YOURSELF RIDING WITH LEVI LAVALLEE ENTER TO WIN * Stop by Best Line Powersports and snap a picture with the display of Levi for a chance to win a snowmobiling adventure with him in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Call for complete inventory and pricing of 2013 Polaris snowmobiles. We have one 2013 600 Polaris Indy left. 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For details, see complete Official rules at www.polaris.com/ridewithlevi. Sponsor: Polaris industries inc., 2100 hwy 55, Medina, Mn 55340. Professional rider on a closed course. Polaris recommends that all snowmobile riders take a training course. do not attempt maneuvers beyond your capability. Always wear a helmet and other safety apparel. never drink and ride. ©2013 Polaris industries inc. Please call sales representative for competitive pricing on new and leftover machines. Photos may not represent actual units. Dealer not responsible for typographical errors. Please see Best Line for full details. 13BLPL-NFC-KSS020113 SLED TRAILERS IN STOCK RIGHT NOW AT BEST LINE POWERSPORTS! Worthington WS-12 Worthington WS-12 Tilt Deck, Clamshell Enclosed, Smooth Sides Open Deck Aluminum Snow Trailers $1,799 2013 General Potter HWY • Centre Hall, PA 1-866-372-2378 Worthington WS-12 Drop Door Enclosed $4,499 $3,699 25 Legion Rd. • Muncy, PA 1-800-321-2378 www.BestLinePowersports.com 183 Tomahawk Rd.• Towanda, PA 1-570-265-4440 Photos may not represent actual units. Dealer not responsible for typographical errors. Please see Best Line for full details. 13BLPL-NFC-KSS020113 Keystone Snowmobiler February 2013 Page 12 HYNER MT. SMC Hello from Hyner Mountain. Just wanted to let everyone know what has been happening up on the mountain. Snow, finally! But first, let me mention that we at the lodge hope everyone out there had a very safe and happy New Year. About a dozen or so of our members brought in 2013 together in fine fashion at the lodge. New Year’s Eve consisted of chicken wings, french fries, and champagne; while New Year’s Day was a little more traditional: pork and sauerkraut, and champagne. Well after a long, long wait I can finally let you know something special that has been happening up on the mountain . . snowmobiling! That’s right, old man winter has given us, so far this season, some decent snow on the trails to ride. The first two weekends, this past month, has afforded us with more miles on the sleds; already more than all of last year combined. Let’s just hope this continues. It was real good to see all the sled traffic out on the trails, and to see all the sleds at the local businesses, which rely heavily on the snowmobilers. Speaking of the trails, I want to say on behalf of Hyner Mt. SMC, thank you to the DCNR staff of both Tiadaghton and Sproul State Forests for the great job they did grooming. The two weekends we rode, there were groomers out day and night. Thanks, and keep up the good work! Also, we had the opportunity to ride on a couple of the new trails placed on the pipeline, due to the gas industry, and they were fantastic. Please be reminded, not all of the pipelines have been opened yet, so know which ones are and which are not before you ride. Well that’s about all for now. Remember to ride safe and ride smart. Talk to ya next month. Think Snow! Dan Casey NEP SNO-TRAILS Greetings from NEP SNO-TRAILS! In December, club officers and members were busy stuffing envelopes (see photo below) with sled passes and maps for those who purchased up to that point. Our 2012-2013 map/pass packet is still available for purchase at 35 local area businesses. Go to www.nepsnotrails.com under the “Join Us” tab click on Registration/ Raffle Tickets to see the list of businesses. The riding has begun! Snow blanketed our trail system and the sleds came out. Thank you work crews for your dedication to making our trails a safe and pleasurable system to ride. Once again this year our club assisted families in need by making a $500.00 donation to the Wayne County Children’s Christmas Bureau. Denise Millon, Club Secretary presented the check to Carleen Faatz, WCCCB Representative. The Rail-Trail Trailhead in Forest City for Trail A was the place to be on January 3 for the Polaris Demo Day. Fortunately we had enough snow and cold temperatures to allow people the opportunity to ride new Polaris snowmobiles. Thanks to Chris Harding for spearheading this event. Upcoming Events: 2/9/13 Winter Radar Run, 2 miles off S. R. 370 in Starlight, Pa. at Schmucker’s airport 4/28/13 Annual Iron Dogs Show at Preston School 8/11/13 Annual Summer Radar Run & Water Cross at Daniels’ Farm in Honesdale, Pa. 10/20/13 NEP Sno-Trails Annual Powersports Auction at Arlo’s, Uniondale, Pa. Enjoy the riding season and hope to see you on the trails. Debbie Bates NEP SnoTrails Club secretary Denise Millon (left) presenting check to Carleen Faatz, WCCCB Representative. Page 13 February 2013 Keystone Snowmobiler The Pennsylvania Snowseekers Snowmobile Club, Inc. Reader Ads For Sale 2006 Yamaha Apex ER 4-stroke snowmobile; 5000 miles; all accessories (luggage); 998 cc --$4200 2009 Yamaha Apex ER 4-stroke snowmobile;2000 miles; all accessories (luggage); 998cc; 1 year warranty-- $5900 2005 Triton 2 sled trailer; 2 axles; V-nose; front and back ramps --$4500 foxstnan@ verizon.net Greetings! I’ll tell you, what an awesome sight to see pulling into our Club House on Dec. 29th! There were 30+ sleds in the yard, and a whole lot of trailers! It’s always great to ride with so many friends! Some of our members put over 350 miles on their machines! A slew of us rode the loop on the 30th. We really had a nice ride! The trails were a little rough in a few places, but after last year’s Western PA’s riding, (or lack of), it was just nice to be on our own trails! We took a detour up to Jake’s Rock and stopped to look down on the Kinzua Dam. This is by far my favorite view in the ANF! We rang in the New Year together and as always, had a blast! I also heard the riding in the ANF was pretty good this past weekend too. I was however riding in New York. The trails in and around Chautauqua were a little rough. Like us, they’re all hoping for colder temps and a whole lot of snow! Hopefully by the next article, I’ll have much more to report. Until then, ride safe, maintain your sleds, and hope for snow! Go Penguins! Michael Steinmetz FOR SALE: 20 acres on major snowmobile trail connecting Tug Hill and Adirondacks near Edge Hotel, Lyons Falls, NY. Road Frontage. Asking $59,500. (717) 228-7115. 1999 Polaris XC700 with 2400 miles, $1,500.00. 717-692-4875 Welcome to Upstate New York! New cottage rental near Harden Furniture in McConnellsville, N.Y. Sleeps 5 adults with 2 queen beds, 1 twin. Two bathrooms, one with whirlpool bathtub and bidet. Minutes from trails. Breakfast food and snacks for trail included with nightly rate of $69.00 per person. Check my website @ www.accentaccommodations.com or call Leslie @ (315) 481-0958. Your ad can be seen here too! Rates are 50 cents per word with a $10 minimum. Send ad copy with payment by the 10th of the month to: Hartman Publishing Company 2286 Black Rock Road Hanover PA 17331 or call or fax 717-633-5051 e-mail— [email protected] Left: Snowseeker’s Art “Aardvark” Amsler, and Jack “Jacksaw” Belstering teaching their annual Snowmobile Safety Course in December 2012. Below: A Snowseeker’s view from Jakes Rock down on the Kinzua Dam. Keystone Snowmobiler February 2013 Page 14 FOREST COUNTY SNOWMOBILE CLUB News from Kellettville, PA We had some really great riding here in the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) in late December/early January. We’re now having the January thaw so hopefully it will be short-lived. The summer grooming that was done on sections of the trails the last few years has really paid off. Riders commented how the trails were smoother and the grooming held up better. Our two groomers logged a lot of hours out on the trails to try to keep up with the snow and sled traffic. Club Website: We have a new website that was launched in late 2012. We’re still adding content but if you have a chance check it out: www.forestcountysnowmobileclub.com. You can subscribe to get notified via e-mail of updates such as local trail conditions. Trail & Snow Conditions Phone Line: Again this season, we’ll have a voice message of the latest trail conditions based on input from the Safety Courses: Last Fall our Club was ingroomer operators and those in the area. 814volved in three sepa463-9329 rate safety courses that were coordinated Kellettville Winterand led by Nelda Marfest on Sat., Jan 26th: tin. The first one was Ken & Peg Butler will a joint class held in be hosting their annual Marienville, sponsored event at their Black by Marienville Trail Caddis Ranch in KelRiders and our Club. lettville. Make plans The 2nd one was held to come out and have at the Flying W Ranch some winter fun. No in Kellettville and the charge for this event. 3rd one took place in www.blackcaddisranch. New Bethlehem, Pa. A blogspot.com total of 28 kids and 4 adults were certified. Poker Run (Ca$h A special thanks to Prizes) & Food Drive Nelda for putting these (Sat. Feb 16, 2013) classes together. Our annual groomer benefit is not far off and it will go on snow or no snow. We’ll have the Poker Run sheet with nine local businesses where you can go around and get your sheet stamped. When you return to the Flying W during the day, for a $10 donation you draw your poker hand based on the number of stamps you have; 50% payout. Winners will be announced at the end of the day. You do not need to be present to win. You can start visiting the businesses a week prior to the day of the event. We have our Groomer Raffle tickets on sale. These offer three chances to win: $250 Cash, $50 certificate to Flying W Long Horn Restaurant/Saloon or $50 Wal-Mart gift card. They are only $2 each or three for $5. There will be a Chinese Auction again this year. Any items you can donate or solicit from one of your local businesses would be appreciated. The items do not have to be snowmobile related. Contact Nelda (724.664.4951). Something new this year will be a food drive. We ask that anyone attending please bring a non-perishable canned or boxed food item. Everything collected will be donated to the Tionesta Emergency Food Pantry. If you haven’t ridden in the ANF lately make plans to come out this season, as I think you’ll be surprised at the quality of the trails. Volunteers spent hundreds of hours during the past three summers working with the excavator contractor and Forestry, trails have been widened, drainage improved, and tons of stone spread. This has helped tremendously to improve the winter grooming. Thanks to the volunteers who sacrificed their summers and the great cooperation with the Forestry and PSSA. Funds to pay for the contractor on these projects was from unspent winter grooming budgets and RAC monies we received for Warren and Forest Counties from timber sales. Hope to see you out on the trail! Terry Wood [email protected] or 440-867-8682 PSSA SNOWMOBILE TOUR 2013 Your Guide and Tour Director: Don Kellner, Kellner Snow Tours, Inc. Call Don at 1-267-664-2719 to book your trip Itinerary–Quebec's North Shore "The Gateway to Labrador", cross the 50th Parallel Sunday, February 24, 2013 to Friday, March 1, 2013 • Cost–$1030 per person You need to arrive on Saturday, February 23, 2013 NORTH SHORE SATURDAY 2/23.............................................................................. Aberge De Nos Aieux 183 Rue Principale Les Eboulements 418-635-2405 SUNDAY 2/24......................................................................... Complexe Hotelier Pelchat 445 Route 138 Les Escoumins 418-233-2401 MONDAY 2/25......................................................................................... Hotel Le Comte 285 Boul La Salle Baie Comeau, Qc. 418-296-9686 TUESDAY 2/26.....................................................................................La Basedeplein Air Les-Goelands Casies Postal 133 Route 138 Port Cartier 418-766-8706 WEDNESDAY 2/27................................................................................... Hotel Le Comte 285, BLV. La Salle Baie-Comeau, Qc. 418-296-9686 THURSDAY 2/28.................................................................... Complexe Hotelier Pelchat 445 Route 138 Les Escoumins 418-233-2401 FRIDAY 3/1...................................................................................... Aberge De Nos Aieux 300. $ 00 Deposit upon booking (non-refundable.) Balance due 30 days before the trip. Make your reservations by calling Don at 1-267-664-2719 Cost of trip includes: 6 nights lodging at different locations • 6 breakfasts & dinners (includes gratuities) • Support truck • Luggage hauling • Broken/disabled sled retrieval • Guides • Trip does not include: • Snowmobiles (rentals are available) • Lunch breaks • Trail permits • Snowmobile gas and oil • Gratuities for guides and luggage handlers Passports needed for Canadian entry Page 15 February 2013 Keystone Snowmobiler PSSA Announces New Member Discounts! Show your 2013 PSSA Member Card to receive these Discounts Thank you to these participating Business Members! (as of 1/18/13) Berks County Fleetwood, PA Kurtz Performance, LLC Josh Kurtz (610) 944-7660 [email protected] 10% off regular priced parts and accessories FREE T-shirt or hat with minimum $100 purchase Berks County Birdsboro, PA Protex ORPC Scott Cooper (610) 575-0420 [email protected] 10% off powder coating or hydrographic project Cameron County Emporium, PA The Creekside Inn Motel at Sizerville Jessica Finch (814) 486-2043 [email protected] 10% discount per room for PSSA members 20% discount for 5 or more rooms booked as a group for PSSA members Carbon County Lehighton, PA Blocker Enterprises Inc. Shannon Blocker (610) 377-0440 [email protected] 15% off regular price parts and accessories Chester County Spring City, PA Leisure Sports ‘N Turf A J Michael (610) 495-7122 [email protected] 10% off all clothing or accessories Clearfield County Rockton, PA Mountain Extreme Ernie Rosselli (814) 583-7030 [email protected] 10% off on accessories only Erie County Erie, PA Off Road Express Joe Askins (814) 825-2396 [email protected] 15% off for current club members, cannot combine with other sales or discounts Forest County Marienville, PA The Forest Lodge & Campground Frank Polovich (814) 927-8790 [email protected] Weekends - 10% Discount Midweek - 20% Discount Lancaster County Ephrata, PA Hollinger’s Sports ‘N Turf Janet Auker [email protected] Clothing department only – 10% off retail price Lebanon County Annville, PA Pat & Son Service Center Janet Patterson (717) 867-4406 [email protected] 10% off parts, service and accessories. Total purchase must be $100 or more. Lehigh County New Tripoli, PA Kermit K. Kistlet, Inc. Joan Staudt (610) 298-2011 [email protected] 10% off Polaris parts & accessories with card (2013) and purchase of new snowmobile until 2/28/2013 Pike County Beach Lake, PA Bill Case Polaris Craig Case (570) 729-7402 [email protected] $10.00 off sale over $100.00 in snowmobile parts and accessories Mercer County Fletcher’s Sales & Service Terry Fletcher (724) 253-3225 [email protected] 10% off all merchandise except oil products Susquehanna County Union Dale, PA Vacation Inn Motel Rocco Centonze (570) 729-2100 [email protected] 10% off Motel Room Rates thru end of March 2013 with showing of PSSA Member Card Northhampton County Bangor, PA Hilltop Sales & Service, Inc. Daniel Falcone Jr. (610) 588-4088 [email protected] Extra 10% off all unstock parts, garmets and accessories for snowmobilers and ATV enthusiasts Westmoreland County Shahlstown, PA Foggy Mountain Lodge & Restaurant Jim Dunn (724) 593-1000 [email protected] $25 off lodging per stay Northumberland County Watsontown, PA Kurtz Motorsports, Inc. Michelle Kurtz (570) 538-21601 [email protected] 10% off retail purchase price Perry County Liverpool, PA Keystone Outdoor Power Center Christy Hess (717) 444-7100 [email protected] 10% off aftermarket parts and accessories with order of $100 or more. Westmoreland County North Huntingdon, PA Mosites Motorsports Chris Karda (724) 864-2800 [email protected] 10% off all parts, accessories, and clothing sales York County Hanover, PA Motosports, Inc. Tammy Bankert (717) 632-7093 [email protected] 10% off total sale price Pandora, OH Kiene Recreation New & Used Parts Deborah Kiene (419) 384-3800 [email protected] 10% off total sale Keystone Snowmobiler February 2013 Page 16 MCKEAN SNOWRIDERS SMC The McKean SnowRiders snowmobile club has had an exciting year! The REALLY BIG NEWS for our club is the purchase of a new groomer and drag for maintaining our portion of the snowmobile trails in Erie County! Funding for this new equipment was the result of a DCNR grant approved for our club, as well as our club member matching funds. Thanks to everyone in our community that helped us out by purchasing one of our fundraiser tickets, attending a fundraiser event, or making a donation. GOD’S COUNTRY BLACK FOREST SMC A QUOTE TO NOTE “Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn’t people feel as free to delight in whatever remains to them.” -Rose Kennedy, American philanthropist And since we had our new groomer – our trails were in GREAT condition for the poker run. Just a note about the new groomer... It is a fantastic piece of machinery. A Prinoth Trooper groomer and an Advanced Trail Paver for a drag. These are both top of the line in groomer equipment. BUT, the most important part of our success in having great trails is not the equipment, but the operators! Groomer operators really need to Last year we were unable to hold our annual have the proper skills and experience in runsnowmobile poker run due to the lack of snow. ning a groomer in order to achieve the best But since we did have snow in early January results. And we have great groomer operators. this year, we were able to hold our 19th annual snowmobile poker run! (photo below) We had If you get the opportunity, join us next year for a great turnout with over 200 people in atten- our annual poker run. As a result of receiving our new groomer and drag, our club members had to put in a lot of volunteer work to widen the trails in order to accommodate the larger groomer. Since our trails are 100% on private property, we had to gain approval from each land owner in order to widen the trails. And we did just that - our land owners are great! dance - a very successful event. There were lots of family groups and individuals in attendance. Have a great riding season. Don Weaver We had riders come in from all over the state McKean SnowRiders and as far away as western Ohio. Hello again from the top of the mountain, Pigeon Hill Road, Germania, PA. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. The GCBFSMC safety class was held on Oct. 20, 2012 at the club house on Pigeon Hill. We began enrollment at 7:15 am. We had 11 adolescents enrolled and 2 adults. Class started at 8 am. Rick Yonkin and Wayne Prouty were in attendance to conduct the class. At 9:30 we took our morning breakfast doughnut and hot chocolate break. Class resumed about 10 and Corporal Sean Batterson of the Pa. State Police arrived to instruct everyone on the State Regulations for snowmobile riding. He was followed by Ranger Paul Tubbs of the Pa. DCNR who discussed the forest regulations. When they finished their discussions and training we had a Lunch break that consisted of Pizza and Hot Wings. Class resumed at 1 pm with Mr. Ken Wingo and his Safety First Aid instructions. Then it was reviewing for the test and the final exam. We are happy to report that all the class passed with flying colors. Certificates and patches were handed out and class was dismissed at 3:30 pm. Thanks to all for their participation. As always it was a pleasure to have such a great group. Thanks to the parents that brought their kids. Thanks to our Special Guests: Trooper Batterson, Ranger Paul Tubbs and Mr. Ken Wingo. We would like to send a special thanks to Rick Yonkin who has taught this class for 31 years. Also, thanks to Jean Wog and Pat Shatto for the food preparation and serving the food, and also for registering the class, and grading the tests. Well, Mother Nature worked her magic with a beautiful 11–12 inch snow fall right after Christmas. What a wonderful sight after last year. Then we received another 5-6 inches 2 days later. I think everyone with a sled was out somewhere riding the trails. I took a good ride Saturday, December 29th. I went to Black Forest Inn and Slate Run. I saw lots of sleds; had some good food and the trails were ok. For the amount of sleds that have been out, the groomers are doing a good job keeping up with the trails. On Sunday, December 30th, I went to the Cross Fork area. I stopped at Deb’s Place and Jeff’s Store. Again-good food, good trails and Jeff was doing a good business. The 2012 Safety Class. Our groomer has been running almost every day since the 27th of December. Please remember we are a private club and depend on donations from our members, guests, and visitors for our income. We are not reimbursed by anyone for the expenses and fuel for our groomer. We try our best to have good smooth trails in our region. Please be generous when you see a groomer donation jar at our local businesses this winter. Thank You! Don’t forget about our world famous, all you can eat breakfasts Sundays, 8am till 12pm. Also, snow conditions permitting, our club serves lunches on Saturdays from 11 am till 3 pm. We serve homemade soups, sandwiches, snacks, and drinks. Riding on Thursday, January 3rd and Friday, January 4th the trails were excellent in our area. All groomers running at night, and it was the best riding I have seen in a long time. Here is a current calendar of events for 2013: January 19th and 20th: Poker Run Call Bryan (717) 418-5107 February 9th: Vintage Sled Show and Ride 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Spaghetti Dinner 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm February 16th Winter Picnic 11:00 am –5:00 pm Free to members Guests $5.00 Food will be served from 12 Noon to 2:00pm Bingo & Door Prizes Sled & Raffles will be drawn around 4:30 pm March 3rdCharity Breakfast August 3rd Summer Picnic 11:00 am –5:00 pm 500 Club tickets available for $20.00 Bingo & Door Prizes Bring a dish to pass Raffles at 4:30 pm September 21st Annual Work Detail 8:00 am - ??? Lunch will be served We need people to help October 19th PA State Snowmobile Safety Class 7:30 am-4:00pm Sign up, call President Pamela Andrus Please come out and enjoy our clubhouse and functions. We also have plenty of room for parking trailers daily or overnight on our lot. We also have a loading ramp. Please feel free to use our facilities at any time. continued on next page continued from previous page We have plenty of tickets left for the new snowmobile we will raffle off on February 16th at our winter picnic. Contact any of our officers for tickets if you need some. I have one last thing I need to get off of my chest. We are having a lot of problems with sleds not following our groomed and marked trails. For some reason; maybe bad eyesight or too many brown bottles of adult beverages are causing these problems…so please think before you don’t follow the rules. Or, maybe you would like to come along with me next spring when I get called to visit an irritated farmer or tree grower in our region and they ask about their destroyed winter wheat, or trees that were damaged. I have to stand there alone telling them it won’t happen again, and plead to them not to close their land to our private trail system. Come on guys and gals-get your head out of your butt and stay on the trails or stay at home. Your cooperation and respect will be greatly appreciated. Well, I’m out of here until next month! Thank you! Bryan Junkins www.pasn w. rg Page 17 February 2013 Keystone Snowmobiler see additional info on page 10 Keystone Snowmobiler February 2013 Page 18 Take Advantage of PSSA Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities 2013 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCE A QUOTE TO NOTE “If you want to test your memory, try to recall what you were worrying about one year ago today.” -E. Joseph Cossman, American entrepreneur and inventor April 6th, 2013, Days Inn Penn State, 240 South Pugh St., State College, PA 16801 Phone: 814-238-8454, Fax: 814-234-3377 Conference Theme: “Community Partners” ~ PLEASE BE A SUPPORTING PARTNER Contact Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Business/Club: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________________ Attendee Names (if different from contact name)____________________________________________________________ Thank you for considering these opportunities to support the PA State Snowmobile Association through sponsorship. In return for this financial support, we offer benefits to enhance the recognition of your business. (Sponsors may also donate items for Tombola Auction or Attendee Bags) CONFERENCE SPONSOR (Payment and Ad must be received by March 1st) ) Blizzard Sponsor – Awards & Recognitions Luncheon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500.00 Benefits: Signage at Each Table, Five Minute Presentation before Awards Luncheon, Full Page Ad in Program Book, Two Free Registrations ( ) Storm Sponsor – Morning or Afternoon Break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $375.00 Benefits: Signage at Break Table, Full Page Ad in Program Book, Two Free Registrations ( ) Snow Burst Sponsor – Program Booklet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$250.00 Benefits: Inside Front or Inside Back Cover Color Program Booklet Ad, Two Free Registrations ( PROGRAM ADVERTISING (Payment and Ad must be received by March 1st.) If you’d like to support the Conference, but don’t wish to be a sponsor, you have the opportunity to advertise in our program booklet. It’s a great way to showcase your club or business. ( ) Full Page Ad (9 x 7 inches) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00 ( ) ½ Page Ad (4 ½ x 7 inches) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00 ( ) ¼ Page Ad (3 ½ x 4 ½ inches) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 ( ) Business Card Ad (2 x 3 ½ inches). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50.00 Please Note: For the best results, an electronic PDF, JPEG or Word file is preferred. Please e-mail to [email protected] . (Sponsors and Advertisers may also donate items for Tombola Auction or Attendee Bags) TOMBOLA AUCTION DONATIONS Items Donated to Auction: Value (Optional) __________________________________________________________ $ _________________ __________________________________________________________ $ _________________ __________________________________________________________ $ _________________ Items Donated for Goodie Bags: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Checks May be made Payable to: “PSSA” for Sponsorship or Program Ad If you would like to pay by credit card, please complete below. Name on credit card:___________________________________________________________________________ Address on card:______________________________________________________________________________ City, State & Zip: _____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone:______________________ Email:_______________________________________________________ Total Amount of Payment: ______________ Type of Card: ________ VISA ________ MasterCard Credit Card Number: __________________________________________________________________________ Expiration Date: ______ V Code: _____ Signature: __________________________________________________ Please return/ship to: PSSA 908 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA, 17103 Fax: (717)236-2046 [email protected] Page 19 February 2013 Keystone Snowmobiler snowmobile SAFETY CLASSES County Date Time PSSA Region Location Sponsor Potter CountyRegion 7 Oct. 19th God’s Country Black Forest SMC Clubhouse, Germania, PA 7:30am to 4:30pm God’s Country Black Forest SMC Lebanon County Region 8 Oct. 26th PSSA Snowmobile/ATV Show, Lebanon, PA 8am to 4 pm Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association PSSA Regions Contact Pam Andrus 814-435-6484 PSSA - 1-888-411-PSSA York CountyRegion 5 Nov. 2nd Conway-Runkle Annex of Dubs Church, Hanover, PA F&S Yamaha 717-632-6382 8am to 4pm F&S Yamaha, SMC of Adams County, Pigeon Hills SMCLimited to 40 students Clinton CountyRegion 10 Nov. 16th Hyner Mountain Snowmobile ClubDan Casey at 570-875-3006 or [email protected] 7:30am-4:00pm Hyner Mountain Snowmobile ClubLimited to 30 students Carbon CountyRegion 6 Nov. 23rd McFarland’s Used Cars, Lehighton, PADick German 610-377-4260 Blocker Enterprises 610-377-0440 8:00am to 4:30pm Pocono Ridge Runners SMC Class limited to 25 students Lancaster CountyRegion 8 Dec. 7th Akron Fire Company, Akron, PA Janet Auker - 717-859-5455 8am to 4 pm Hollinger’s Sports ‘N Turf & Dutch Trail Cutters SMCLimited to 40 students SAFETY CLASS REMINDER Attention Clubs, Dealers, Safety Instructors - Please schedule your Safety Class dates as soon as possible and send the information to the Keystone Snowmobiler for inclusion in our Master List of Snowmobile Safety Classes. CALENDAR OF PSSA & CLUB EVENTS: January 26–11th Annual Winterfest & Vintage Sled Show, Kaple’s Farm, Roulette Pa. February 9-18–Take a Friend Snowmobiling Campaign February 10–Deadline for the Keystone Snowmobiler March issue March 10–Deadline for the Keystone Snowmobiler April issue April 6–Annual PSSA Meeting, State College, PA April 10–Deadline for the Keystone Snowmobiler May issue May 10–Deadline for the Keystone Snowmobiler June issue Keystone Snowmobiler February 2013 Page 20 LAUREL HIGHLANDS SNOWMOBILE CLUB We have had some great riding here in Region 3 of the state to start the season. So far, I have ridden close to 300 miles in the beautiful Laurel you think. Kevin Blair from the Laurel Hill State Highlands this year. 300 miles is quite a dis- Park complex mentioned that they have been tance at my pace. I like to ride and take time to busy cleaning up after Super Storm Sandy as well. He proudly told us about the new groomer to be used on the Laurel Hill State park trails. We have since ridden on these groomed trails and were impressed. We are grateful that they are able to get out there. Rangers Chris Hall and Jeremy Peck were also available to answer questions. Thank you for taking the time to come to the meeting and for all of the hard work you do to keep us safe out there on the trail! Our condolences to the Bob Nichols and Bob Ainsley with friends and family of former groomer the club plowing equipment. operator, Virgil Sype. He has passed away shortly before Christmas. smell the roses as they might say. When I ride, I can tell you what the scenery is like because With all this snow, parking to ride has become a Jim Wilkinson and Bill Doc Lewis riding on one of I don’t travel at excessive speeds. Laurel Hill priority. Over the holiday, many people reached our nicely groomed trails. State Park has provided us with some beauti- out to the board members about the condition something moves past it. You can look at the quainted with old friends. Dinner showcased ful newly groomed trails. I referred to them of our parking lot. The club website, lhsc.net, history page to see what the latest pictures a variety of tasty covered dishes. There was a as Snowmobile Heaven. Nice job DCNR! DCNR should be a help with this. When you visit our were. By looking at that camera, you can see large selection of appetizers, entrees, and desfilled us in on all of the latest information for website there are 3 cameras so you can see the upper half of the parking lot and the cars serts. After dinner, the children in attendance Laurel Hill State Park and Forbes State Forest what is going on. Two of the cameras provide that are parked there. You can identify cars, received gifts from the club and made snowman at the December meeting. Don Stiffler and still photos and one is live. The live camera is people, and sleds in the parking lot. We really crafts with Lori Noftz. Many stayed late into the Rick Supanic updated us on the Forestry side. motion activated and only shows the image if appreciate the great advances in technology evening enjoying the company of winter-loving Their crews have been workand the members that kindred spirits. ing hard to clean up the trails keep it working for us. If from Super Storm Sandy. The you come up to ride and We were scheduled for a Radar Run to be held Blue Hole and Hidden Valley our lot is not plowed, you on January 19th at the clubhouse. Unfortunateareas were particularly hard can park at the DCNR lot ly, as I wrote this article the weatherman was hit. They have also been busy by Route 31. On Decem- calling for temperatures in the 60’s by January clearing culverts and trails. ber 28, 2012, I went to 12. The event was most likely cancelled. If not, They were excited to announce the live camera and saw we will update you next month. the addition of the new latrine our “Plowguys”, Bob at the Route 31 parking lot. Ainsley and Bob Nich- February holds the promise of more wonderful The DCNR has requested that ols, working hard in the snow-filled days. We anticipate another successyou help them to better underparking lot. These men ful Poker Run on February 16th at noon. Our stand our needs and how they are volunteers with full next club meeting will be on February 14th at are doing by completing the schedules outside of the 8:00. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us. Maybe feedback postcards available Kevin Blair, Rick Supanic, Chris Hall, Jeremy Peck, club. Get this----some we can squeeze in a romantic nighttime ride afat different forestry sites. If and Don Stiffler representing the DCNR at our of these guys no longer ter the meeting. As always some light refreshyou get the opportunity, check December meeting. ride snowmobiles, but ments will be provided. We hope that each of it out and let them know what still plow the lot for us. If you have the opportunity to ride well through you do come up and they are plowing, please watch out for them. They are using huge machines and may not be able to see you. I asked my wife to get out her camera while I got the sleds ready. We went to the club and took their pictures with their machines. What a sight, and what a job they were doing! Here is the amazing part of the story. These two men plus Gerald Wiltrout and Jerry Cramer have been doing this job since 1972. If my math is correct, they have started their 41st year of plowing. Remember to say thank you when you see them and be considerate of their volunteer work. This year’s Christmas Party was a full house. The evening started with a social time of sharing stories from past travels and getting reac- the month. In closing, I want to direct your attention to an excellent article that was published in the January issue of The Keystone Snowmobiler. Check out page 19, “The Day the Snowmobiles Stopped”. Don’t let this happen in Pennsylvania. Please help us out by getting involved. Consider joining a local club and the PSSA. They work hard to keep the trails open and ready. Be safe on the trails, Jim Wilkinson and Shelly Buckles Page 21 February 2013 Keystone Snowmobiler PENNSYLVANIA STATE FOREST DISTRICTS E RIE 14 WA RRE N CORNPLANTER Warren 15 SUSQUEHANNOCK TIOGA S U S QU E H A N N A 16 Wellsboro Coudersport McKEAN C R AW FORD TIOGA PO T T ER BRAD FOR D WAY N E LOYALSOCK FORE S T V E NA NGO 13 Emporium CAMERO N ELK MERCER 8 MOSHANNON CLEAR CREEK 9 AR MSTR ON G 5 INDIA NA B E AV E R 6 A L L E GHE NY M GALLITZIN 4 BLAI R Ebensburg FORBES Huntingdon FL IN 3 GREENE STATE FOREST LAND S C H U Y L K IL L WEISER TA L E H IGH Cressona 18 DAUPHI N BERKS L E B A N ON PERRY 17 WILLIAM PENN BUCKS Elverson S OM E RS ET M ON TGOM E RY CUMBERLAND L A N C A S TE R BUCHANAN MICHAUX F ULTO N ADAMS P H IL A D E L P H IA C H E S TE R 1 Fayetteville McConnellsburg F RANKLI N FOREST DISTRICT OFFICE NORTHAMPTON NO RTHUMBERLAND BEDF O RD 2 FAY E TTE 19 C OL U M B IA HUNT I NG DO N Laughlintown WA S H I N G TO N NIA TUSCARORA Blain W E S TM ORE L A ND TOWN JU DELAWARE Swiftwater M ON R OE C A R B ON SNYDER IF MO NTO UR Laurelton BALD EAGLE ROTHROCK CAMBRI A 11 L U ZE R N E UNI O N 7 CENT RE P IK E LACKAWANNA 12 10 Dalton LACKAWANNA 20 LYCO MI NG SPROUL CLEARF I ELD B UTL E R Waterville CLI NTO N Penfield J E FFE RS ON L AW R E N C E TIADAGHTON Renovo Clarion CL A RION WY OM IN G Dushore S UL L IVAN ELK YO RK D E L AWA R E DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES BUREAU OF FORESTRY PO BOX 8552 HARRISBURG, PA 17105-8552 TELEPHONE : (717) 783-7941 REV. 01.12.12 See PSSA website: www.pasnow.org for District Forest Office addresses, phone numbers, and contact persons. Keystone Snowmobiler February 2013 Page 22 PSSA MEMBER CLUBS HYNER MT. SNOWMOBILE CLUB ( R 10) (REGION) clinton COUNTY PO BOX 83 UNDERLINE INDICATES 100% PSSA CLUB jersey shore, PA 17740-0083 570-769-7648 ACE SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 12) http://hynermountainsnowmobileclub.com/ wayne county SNOWCAM: https://sites.google.com/a/dishmail.net/ 792 torrey rd hyner/hyner-mountain-snowcam Honesdale, PA 18431 kane area snowmobile club (r 4) 570/729-7865 mckean county APPALACHIAN SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 8) po box 511 BERKS COUNTY kane pa 16735 7171 Route 183 814/837-7808 Bethel, PA 19507 717/933-1039 kimberton snow stompers (r 6) CHESTER county ARMENIA MT. SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 11) 340 laurelwood rd bRADFORD COUNTY pottstown pa 19465 PO BOX 6 610/326-4185 SYLVANIA PA 16945 570/297-2598 LAUREL HIGHLANDS SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 3) westmoreland county black mo smc (r 10) P. O. BOX 91 Centre county JONES MILLS PA 15646 157 valley view rd 724/972-7415 bellefonte pa 16823 www.lhsc.net 814/353-1017 LEHIGH VALLEY SNOWMOBILE ASSOC. (R 6) BLUE MOUNTAIN SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 8) lehigh county LEBANON COUNTY 1556 laurel lane PO BOX 144 macungie pa 18062 ANNVILLE PA 17003 610/398-8210 717/273-1282 MAPLE SUMMIT SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 3) CAMERON COUNTY SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION (R 4) somerset county CAMERON COUNTY 2533 HARRISON CITY ROAD P. O. BOX 104 EXPORT PA 15632 EMPORIUM PA 15834 412/480-7068 814/592-1160 http://maplesummitsnowmobileclub.com chickaree ridge runners (r 9) MARIENVILLE TRAIL RIDERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 4) cambria county forest county 763 pike rd P.O. BOX 151 johnstown pa 15909 MARIENVILLE PA 16239 814/749-9931 814/927-8477 DUTCH TRAIL CUTTERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 8) [email protected] lancaster county 10 N HERSHEY AVE MCKEAN SNOWRIDERS (R 1) LEOLA PA 17540 erie county PO BOX 27 717/656-6824 MCKEAN PA 16426 ENCHANTED MOUNTAIN border riders SMC 814/476-7984 PO BOX 325 WESTON MILLS NY 14788 n.e. pa sno-trails, inc. (r 12) WAYNE & susquehanna COUNTY 716/373-3947 po box 113 erie crawford snowmobile alliance (r 1) forest city pa 18421 erie county 570/237-0855 po box 27 mckean pa 16426-0027 PA GRAND CANYON SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 7) 814/796-6739 tioga county 4814 Route 6 flying tigers snowmobile club WELLSBORO PA 16901 7617 arlington nw 570/724-2888 massillon oh 44646 www.pagrandcanyonsnowmobileclub.com 330/854-5647 PA Snowseekers SMC (r 2) FOREST COUNTY SMC (R 4) Butler county FOREST COUNTY PO Box 542 PO Box 91 zelienople pa 16063 TIONESTA PA 16353 724/452-0836 440/285-3510 www.forestcountysnowmobileclub.com pigeon hills snowmobile club (r 5) york county GLENDALE LAKE SMC (R 9) po box 3 CAMBRIA COUNTY hanover pa 17331 PO BOX 174 973/600-0537 PATTON PA 16668 www.pigeonhillssmc.org 814/330-2182 pike county sno runners (r 12) GOD’S COUNTRY BLACK FOREST SMC (R 7) pike county POTTER county 375 sawmill road 877 s. brookland road greentown pa 18426 ulysses pa 16948 570/676-3426 814/435-3566 pocono ridge runners (r 6) HIGHLAND LAKE SNOWMOBILE & carbon county OUTDOOR RECREATION CLUB INC. (R 10) 585 honeysuckle lane LYCOMING COUNTY lehighton pa 18235 PO BOX 223 570/386-2580 HUGHESVILLE PA 17737 poe valley snowmobile club (R 9) 570/971-5967 MIFFLINCOUNTY www.hlsorc.com 85 noRerr lane HILLTOP HOWLERS SMC (R 4) lewistown pa 17044 CLEARFIELD COUNTY 717/543-6148 6453 ROCKTON MOUNTAIN HWY ROCKTON PA 15856 Potter county snowmobile assoc. (r 7) Potter County 814/371-8686 po box 82 coudersport pa 16915 814/274-7372 PRESQUE ISLE SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 1) erie county VALLEY TRAIL CUTTERS (R 11) COLUMBIA COUNTY P O BOX 419 10961 GREENLEE RD MILLVILLE PA 17846 WATERFORD PA 16441 570/394-8908 814/796-6739 www.snowmobilepisc.com WALES SNO-DRIFTERS INC (R 1) ERIE COUNTY PYMATUNING TRAIL BLAZERS (R 2) PO BOX 11283 MERCER COUNTY ERIE PA 16514 P.O. BOX 28 814/440-0595 JAMESTOWN PA 16134 www.walessnodrifters.com 814/720-6584 WARREN COUNTY SNOWMOBILE CLUB (r 1) red rose snowmobile club (r 8) warren county lancaster county po box 76 p.o. box 344 sugar grove Pa 16350 manheim pa 17545 814/726-0315 717/273-1282 WASHBURN TRAILRUNNERS ROLLING RIDGE SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 3) PO BOX 561 WESTMORELAND COUNTY WASHBURN ME 04786 2827 BOWMAN AVE 207/455-8439 MCKEESPORT PA 15132 412/537-7760 WEST END TRAILBLAZERS INC. (R 7) www.rollingridgeclub.org potter county PO BOX 69 scag burner’s smc (r 9) ROULETTE PA 16746 cambria county 814/544-9075 386 friends avenue, po box 344 beaverdale pa 15921 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS (Region) 814/487-5959 LODGING: 19th green motel SENECA HIGHLANDS SMC INC. (R 4) MCKEAN COUNTY po box 37, 2761 state route 28 301 HAMLIN STREET old forge ny 13420 SMETHPORT PA 16749-1003 315/369-3575 814/887-2631 BLACK CADDIS RANCH B & B (R 4) SLIDING DUTCHMEN SMC (R 8) 13558 ST RT 666 berks county TIONESTA PA 16353 263 schweitz rd 814/463-7606 fleetwood PA 19522 CHRISTY’S MOTEL 610/682-0890 PO BOX 854, MAIN STREET SNOWMOBILE CLUB OF ADAMS CO (R 5) OLD FORGE NY 13420 adams county 315/369-6138 PO BOX 272 ARENDTSVILLE PA 17303 colton point motel (r 7) 4643 rt 6 717/633-6690 SOUTHERN POTTER SMC (R 7) Wellsboro PA 16901 POTTER COUNTY 570/724-2155 PO BOX 31 comfort inn AUSTIN PA 16720 13954 state hwy M-28 814/647-8440 newberry mi 49868 southernpottersnowmobileclub.org 906/293-3218 ST MARYS AREA SNOWMOBILE ASSOC. (R 4) DEB’S CROSS FORK INN (R 7) elk county PO BOX 314 PO BOX 505 CROSS FORK PA 17729 st. mary’s pa 15857 570/923-1619 814/834-9006 www.smsnowmobile.com FOGGY MOUNTAIN LODGE & RESTAURANT (R 3) PO BOX 227, 117 FOGGY MOUNTAIN LANE STATELINE SNO-TRACKERS (R 1) P O BOX 37 SHAHLSTOWN PA 15687 CONNEAUT OH 44030 724/593-1000 440/536-4190 foote rest campground (r 4) www.sno-trackers.org 3183 rt 219 SUGAR VALLEY SNOWRIDERS (R 10) kane pa 16735 CLINTON COUNTY 814/778-5336 BOX 51 hotel manor (r 10) LOGANTON PA 17747 po box 54, 392 slate run rd 570/725-3854 slate run pa 17769 susquehanna co. snowmobilers assoc.inc. (r12) 570/753-8414 susquehanna county 295 Jackson Street kane view motel (r 4) 5509 route 6 montrose pa 18801 kane pa 16735 607/765-1001 www.scsa-pa.com 814/837-6161 SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY TRAILBLAZERS (R 5) LANTZ CORNERS GETAWAY (R 4) YORK COUNTY 2952 RTE 219 545 WINDSOR ROAD KANE PA 16735 YORK PA 17402 814/778-5391 717/577-6624 NORTHERN DOOR INN tionesta valley smc (r 1) 356 W main st warren county FORT KENT ME 04743 694 mohawk rd 207/834-3133 warren pa 16365 814/726-2774 NORTHERN OUTDOORS SNOWMOBILE RESORT 1771 US ROUTE 201, P O BOX 100 TRI COUNTY SNOW BLAZERS INC (R 1) THE FORKS ME 04985 erie COUNTY PO BOX 227 888/770-SLED CORRY PA 16407 OTTER LAKE CAMP RESORT (R 6) 814/664-2117 4805 MARSHALL’S CREEK ROAD www.tricountysnowblazers.com EAST STROUDSBURG PA 18302 TRIANGLE S SMC (R 1) 570/223-0123 erie county potter co family campground (r 7) BOX 2 3075 e 2nd st (denton hill) EAST SPRINGFIELD PA 16411 coudersport pa 16915 814/774-2152 814/274-5010 www.trianglessnowmobileclub.org Page 23 February 2013 Keystone Snowmobiler sylvan glen, inc. (r 7) po box 61 gaines pa 16921 814/435-2570 the creekside inn motel at sizerville (r 4) 73 crooked run rd emporium pa 15834 814/486-2043 the forest lodge & campground (r 4) 44078 rt 66 (on trail #11) marienville pa 16239 814/927-8790 vacation inN motel (r 12) 9207 STATE ROUTE 171 UNIONDAle pa 18470 570/679-2100 whispering winds campground & lodge (r 1) 277 tollgate rd sheffield pa 16347 814/968-4377 OTHER: castle x po box 10417 green bay wi 54307 920/336-7800 CLUB SLED 5016 SHOOKSTOWN ROAD FREDERICK MD 21702 301/639-1894 CORINGRATO INURANCE AGENCY (R 6) 235 PERSHING BLVD WHITEHALL PA 18052 610/266-1878 HARTMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY (R 5) 2286 BLACK ROCK RD HANOVER PA 17331 717/633-5051 lincoln logs (r 8) 210 s. front st Schuylkill haven pa 17972 717/739-0997 NOLT VENTURES SPORT RENTALS (R 8) 145 NEWPORT ROAD LEOLA PA 17540 717/354-RENT PRINOTH 264 NH ROUTE 106 GILMANTON NH 03237 603/267-7840 PROTEX ORPC (R 8) PO BOX 175 BIRDSBORO PA 19508 610/575-0420 ROCK RUN RECREATION (R 9) PO BOX 94, 1228 ST LAWRENCE ROAD PATTON PA 16668 814/674-6026 SONRISE TAGS AND TAX LLC (R 8) 346 S 9TH STREET LEBANON PA 17042 717/273-3100 restaurant: BEECHWOOD INN (R 1) 9866 WATTSBURG ROAD ERIE PA 16509 814/825-2999 waldheim bar & restaurant inc. (r 7) 1386 germania road galeton pa 16922 814/435-2970 RETAIL : CHOKO DESIGN 6505, BOUL. METROPOLITAIN EST. ST-LEONARD QUE H1P 1X9 514/327-7994 forry’s country store (r 7) 20 ole bull rd cross forks pa 17729 814/435-2622 KEENERS KOUNTRY STORE (R 7) 4477 CHERRY SPRINGS RD COUDERSPORT PA 16915 814/435-2176 BORINGS ARCTIC CAT (A) (R 3) 5861 RT. 711 S. 25 main st NEW FLORENCE PA 15944 cross forks pa 17729 724/235-2171 570/923-0459 BROOKS CAMPER SALES (Y) (R 3) MILLER BROTHERS INC 1028 MEMORIAL BLVE 166 W. 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LYNDONVILLE ROAD POTTER COUNTY VISITORS ASSOCIATION (R 7) LYNDONVILLE NY 14098 PO BOX 245 585/765-2466 COUDERSPORT PA 16915 FLETCHER’S SALES & SERVICE (A) (R 2) 701 GEORGETOWN ROAD 814/274-3365 HADLEY PA 16130-1209 724/253-3225 DEALER & GELLNERS SALES & SERVICE (A) (R 2) 1516 PERRY HIGHWAY ACCESS. DEALER MEMBERS PORTERSVILLE PA 16051 (SLED BRAND) (REGION) 724/368-8490 a. j.’s outdoor power equipment (S) (r 7) 1699 south main st HAYES PERFORMANCE (R 1) 44641 STATE HWY 77 mansfield pa 16933 SPARTANSBURG PA 16434 570/662-1700 814/654-2152 ALEK’S POWERSPORTS (P, Y) (R 1) 1501 PENINSULA DRIVE HELSEL HARDWARE (P) (R 9) 225 WEST PLANK ROAD ERIE PA 16505 ALTOONA PA 16602 814/833-3861 814/944-0371 ALPHA WORKX, LLC (R 8) PO BOX 68 HENRY H. HARTMAN STEINER SALES & SERV. 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