Snowmoblog

Here in Minneapolis, its been a long time since the last snowfall.  While we didn’t get the precip that was forecasted today, its only a matter of time.  The wind has that certain feel about it.
I wish a good riding season to all, and envy anyone whose already on the trail.

Karla Pomeroy at the Laramie Boomerang Online has done a follow-up to her previous State to groom snowmobile trails article. It seems that local snowmobile dealers are concerned about the state of Wyoming maintaining the same level of quality grooming on the Snowy Range.
With the Snowy Range ranked in the top five regularly by [...]

It seems that some inventive solutions are arising out of GPS use by snowmobilers. The Antrim County (Michigan) snowmobile clubs and organizations are coordinating an effort to get GPS coordinates on snowmobile signs and maps.
This effort could help get rescue teams on-scene faster during an emergency. Interesting idea, and one that shouldn’t take [...]

A note to all Ontario snowmobilers – the OFSC is offering a full-season snowmobile permit at a discount rate of Cdn$180, until December 1st.  After that, full-season permits go back to their regular price of Cdn$230.
David Helwig of SooToday.com has the scoop at the link below.
Via: SooToday.com – A word to snowmobilers

And so it begins, the 2006 WPSA Powersports Snowmobile Tour.  With an evening kickoff featuring Pro qualifying & amateur racing, and fireworks tonight, the AmsOil Duluth National will run through Sunday Nov. 26th.  The 11th Winter X Games will also be held on Sunday the 26th.
This year’s lineup of returning riders are Robbie Malinoski, Mathieu Morin, [...]

I want to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving.  We’re taking a break over the next day or so, but we’ll be back later in the week with more news and stuff.

Due to fuel & equipment costs, one route that has been under private contract, will be taken over by the state of Wyoming.
The state of Wyoming has taken over the 195 miles of groomed trails for snowmobiling on the Snowy Mountain Range in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests.
One hopes this is for the best – [...]

Craig Medred writes in the Outdoors section of the Anchorage Daily News about how large and heavy our modern snowmobiles have gotten.  He also remembers times gone by when a Ski-Doo Elan could ride through the deep stuff without the kind of back-breaking labor needed to free a stuck sled today.
Good read!
Via: Anchorage Daily News [...]

The Country Courier in Franklin Country Vermont has an article about snowmobiling in their county. While written more toward non-sledders, its great to see people anticipating a great season.
Go check out the article, it reminds me of a number of write-ups about Vermont snowmobiling that I’ve read over the years. Someday I’ll plan [...]

They’ve been making snow since Halloween at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, MN for the WPSA PowerSports Tour Amsoil Duluth National. With a minimum 4ft. base, the track will be ready on time for the November 24th-26th event.
SnowWeek has more details at the link below.
Via: SnowWeek – Plenty of Snow for WPSA Opener