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www.snowmobilecolo.com Although it’s only early September the temps continue to cool slightly, and the mornings are crisp and clear in the upper 30s.

The view from the kitchen table this morning over the Continental Divide are same type cold winterlike snow clouds that will soon be bringing all of us that wonderful Colorado snow we look forward to.

Last week while spending a few days hiking and camping to the north just over the state border in the Snowy Range outside of Laramie, I was again admiring the excellent off trail terrain for snowmobiling near tree-line below the dramatic granite peaks.

While looking at the dramatic rose quartz rocks, I came upon a small section of a snowmobile drive belt. If only it could speak of the circumstances! I wondered what were the circumstances causing the essential drive belt to break and if the rider perhaps also hit any of the large boulders or tree stumps partially covered in the early season – ouch… The belt was dry and frayed, and it looked well worn OUT. My point is that now, sooner rather than later, is the time for the early season pre check under sunny and warm skies and without gloves on!!

Don’t neglect your maintenance schedule. Our machines are complex motor vehicles, and it’s always worth the piece of mind to have a professional snowmobile mechanic inspect your machine thoroughly and to make the necessary adjustments. Regularly changing out the drive belt and adjusting the clutch tolerances is a must, BEFORE THEY GIVE OUT. I change my drive belt at least every two to three years even if it looks ok from the outside. When I did not, it was not fun doing so in the field.

We have cold winters and hot dry summers. That along with our days of riding our machines and knowing that some of us will get stuck, merits this very important service. I learned long ago how much easier it is to do NOW rather than out in the deep snow on a cold day! So save the hassles down the road. Wishing all of us happy and safe riding this winter.

By the way, I am credentialed with the Colorado Department of Parks as a snomo instructor, so feel free to give me a call or email anytime.

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Stan Gale

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CSA Contacts...4 Yellowstone Update...5 Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Expo... 6-7 District and Club Reports... 8-13 Join the CSA...14 Industry News...14-15 Business Sponsors...16-18 Donations...19 Colorado Snow Scoop (ISSN: 0746-3073, USPS: 703-590) Copyright © 2015 by the Colorado Snowmobile Association is published four times per year by Sundance Times Inc. at 311 Main Street, PO Box 400, Sundance WY 82729.

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Looking for that avalanche probe? Look no further! This year, the CSA has teamed up with Matt Entz and Brian Lundstedt (Tyler’s Backcountry) to help us with this season’s probe contest.

In each issue we will be printing an article based on avalanche/ backcountry education which will come with a short quiz.

To enter, just read the article, write down your answers and send them off to Jeanna at coloradosnowmobileassociation@yahoo.com. You will be entered to win an awesome new avalanche probe from the CSA and San Juan Sports in Creede and better yet - you will be a bit more prepared for a safe and enjoyable year!

Avalanche Education Brian Lundstedt

Hello fellow sledders, It is getting close to our favorite time of year. For us at Tyler’s Backcountry Awareness we are rolling into show season. A magical time in which we are working full time jobs to pay the bills and volunteering countless hours. In fact, as I write, seven of us are in the trucks traveling to the season opener, Haydays, in Minnesota.

As we start to get the sleds out and dust them off, get through preseason checks and maintenance, or maybe bolt a few new parts onto snow checked sleds that are getting delivered, we have to remember to be avy savy. We ride the West. Our trail heads are placed often well within avalanche terrain. The old excuse of not riding dangerous terrain goes out the window when you look at the videos on-line of riders getting hit while riding groomed trails. So get with the times and “Get the training, Get the Advisory, Get the Gear, Get the Picture and Get out of Harm’s Way” Have you already taken an avy course? Why not take a refresher, we do this all the time and still seem to learn more every time we get on the snow. If it has been a year, we always feel better taking a class. As kids, my dad made my brothers and I take a refresher about this time of year. It was a right of passage to the season. That simple act got it fresh in our heads and helped us to always remember the danger. It seemed to help us curb some of that early season “amp” and dilute the human factor. Never taken a class? Simply put, do you want to cause an accident? Would you feel good about seeing an accident and not being able to help? We know we wouldn’t. Most of our crew doesn’t think we could live with knowing we came across a group that was having the worst day imaginable and could not help. You have to remember that although you may not choose avalanche terrain, you may be present to save someone else’s sibling, parent and friend. Being contributing member to our snow family means being prepared and able to help.

Before you hit the trail head or slip into the backcountry, go get the advisory. Know what you are getting into and make appropriate terrain selections before you are on the snow. “Winging it” will not fly if you want to live a full life in avalanche terrain. We have enough to deal with. We already have plenty of room for human error in the terrains in which we ride. The human factor is what allows for bad decisions based on the short term. For example, you know you have that line that has been catching your eye all winter. Now that the snow is great, you have to run it. Now, without knowing the conditions, you have just started crossing a multi-lane interstate without looking for traffic. You have no idea what risk you are taking for that one sweet line. Pro riders don’t take that risk, why would you. By checking the conditions and creating a plan, maybe today is the day for that line. Maybe it will be waiting for you on the next ride. The difference, is you will be around for another ride because you didn’t senselessly place yourself in a bad spot.

So you bought the cheapest beacon/shovel/probe combo off the internet a couple years back. You are all set, right? Are you familiar with it and can you operate it proficiently? Generally, that is good, but when you use it you will quickly discover why it was so cheap. Get rid see ‘Avalanche’ PAGE 5------------------------------------>

On the Cover:

The Leadville High Riders’ groomer June 1 at the base of Mosquito Pass. Mt. Elbert in the background is the tallest Mountain in Colorado in 14,440 ft.

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Executive Officers

President - Scott Jones 508 Ashford Dr, Longmont CO 80504 scott.jones46@yahoo.com

720-684-6912 Vice President - Ed Calhoun ecalhoun55@gmail.com

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SECRETARY - Donna Batchelor dbatch4507@aol.com

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TREASURER - Katie Himes PO Box 162, Mesa CO 81643

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District Representatives District 1 Rep - Steven Marlenee

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970-227-7977 District 2 Rep - Ron Spencer 424 Russell St, Craig CO 81625 sspe263865@msn.com

970-824-6568 District 3 Rep - Dennis Lynton 11091 Wolff Way, Westminster CO 80031 dennislynton@gmail.com

303-253-7743 District 4 Rep - Tony Zancanella PO Box 1870, Glenwood Springs CO 81602 awz@za-engineering.com

970-379-8184 District 5 Rep - Raymond Doble doblerm@msn.com

719-495-2316 District 6 Rep - J.R. Halvorsen 1971 Prospector Rd, Leadville CO 80461 crawfordsnow@gmail.com

563-880-7526 District 7 Rep - Robert Hernandez bobhernandez@mac.com

970-862-8211 District 8 Rep - Ken Simpson PO Box 1263, Cedaredge CO 81413 kenconne@yahoo.com

970-216-6486 District 9 Rep - william Hall will58y@netscape.net

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719-873-0208 Land Use Chair -Janelle Kukuk 2889 USFS Rd 509, Creede CO 81130 kukuk@fone.net

719-658-2221 Raffle Chair - BILL REXFORD rexford.bill@gmail.com

970-481-0230 Safety Chair - Stanley Gale 2205 Douglas Mt Dr, Golden CO 80403 rockymsc@earthlink.net

303-279-0454 Awards/Scholarship Chair - Katie Himes PO Box 162, Mesa CO 81643 himes.kate@gmail.com

970-270-4474 Grooming AND MAPPING Chair - Joe Tonso 941 School St, Craig CO 81625 jtonso@msn.com

970-824-5821 Charity chair - Rick Jakino 27 Eton Ct, Montrose CO 81401 richjakino@hotmail.com

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Arrowhead Snowmobile Club Lucia Lebon PO Box 333, Cimarron CO 81220 970-209-4589 llebon05@gmail.com arrowhead1.org

Buena Vista Snowmobile Club Dirk Peratt PO Box 3133, Buena Vista CO 81211 719-207-1592 dirk@therockdo.net

Colorado Blizzards Scott Jones 508 Ashford Dr, Longmont CO 80504 720-684-6912 scott.jones46@yahoo.com coloradoblizzards.com

Delta Snokrusers Donna Ankenbauer PO Box 464, Cedaredge CO 81413 970-856-3656 snokrusers@gmail.com

Flattoppers Tom Zancanella PO Box 1908, Glenwood Springs CO 81602 970-379-2926 taz@za.engineering.com flattoppers.com

Grand Lake Trail Groomers Ami Mitropoulos PO Box 1247, Grand Lake CO 80447 970-531-1049 trailgroomers@yahoo.com grandlaketrailgroomers.com

Gunnison county SnoWTrackers Phil Chamberland 23501 Hwy 135, Crested Butte CO 81224 970-209-3715 pchamberland@hughes.net

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MidValley Snowmobile Club Dave Mikulyuk 280 Fawn Dr, Carbondale CO 81623 970-963-1196 dmikulyuk@aol.com

Mile-Hi Snowmobile Club Evan Miller PO Box 260368, Denver CO 80226 720-205-4761 awsmev1@aol.com milehisnowmobileclub.com

High Country Snowmobile Club Rich Holcraft PO Box 2215, Frisco CO 80443 970-389-3317 hlcrft@comcast.net summitsnowmobilers.com

Holy Cross Powder Hounds Snowmobile Club Lance Trujillo PO Box 7116, Avon CO 81620 970-376-3856 lance@holycrosspowderhounds.com holycrosspowderhounds.com

Lake City Continental Divide Snowmobile Club Bill Broadhead PO Box 591, Lake City CO 81235 970-944-0191 broadhead7@hotmail.com lakecitysnowmobile.com

LEADVILLE High Riders Snowmobile Club Tom Driemeyer 250 Reva Ridge, Twin Lakes, CO 81251, 719-486-1830 tldkwlv3@hotmail.com

mrgim@verizon.net silverthreaders.org

Silverton Snowmobile Club Jim Lokey PO Box 571, Silverton CO 81433 970-387-5512 info@redmtmotelrvpk.com www.silvertonsnowmobileclub.org

MT Sopris Rec Riders Eric Rudd PO Box 1035, Carbondale CO 81623 970-379-4263

Snow Country Explorers of the Upper Rio Grande Bob Kukuk PO Box 702, Crede CO 81130 719-658-2221 (H), 719-658-2362 (F)

North Fork Snowmobile Club Wes Spore PO Box 472, Hotchkiss CO 81419 970-872-2167

South Fork Powder Busters Curtis Miller PO Box 454, South Fork CO 81154 719-873-0208

North Park Snow Snakes Debby Miller PO Box 61, Walden CO 80480 918-606-1718

Steamboat Lake Snow Club Mike Swinsick PO Box 926, Clark CO 80428 970-846-0814

Northwest Colorado Snowmobile Club, Inc Brad Moore PO Box 3, Craig, CO 81625 970-629-9029

TrailBlazers Tom Mason PO Box 507, Grand Lake CO 80447 970-531-5812

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Pikes Peak High Riders Tim Schulte 18270 Appaloosa Rd, Monument CO 80132, 719-459-3963 schulte_james@bah.com pikespeakhighriders.com

Heart of the Rockies Snowmobile Club Rifle Snowmobile Club Brad Craig Carleton Hoffmeister PO Box 241, Poncha Springs CO PO Box 692, Rifle CO 81650 81242 970-625-0134 719-207-0287 bradcraig_napa@hotmail.com

SilverThread Outdoor Recreation Club Margie Patterson 59 Spruce Dr W, South Fork CO 81154 719-873-5088

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Tyler’s backcountry awareness Brian Lundstedt 1401 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins CO 80524 970-219-8869 info@tylersba.org tylersba.org

Uncompahgre Valley Trail Riders Rich Jakino PO Box 3503, Montrose CO 81402 970-209-8900, 970-209-8930 richjakino@homail.com

Routt Powder Riders Ed Calhoun PO Box 770043, Steamboat Springs CO 80477 970-819-7006

West End Sledders Jacque McClellan PO Box 1443, Norwood CO 81423 970-865-2518

S & W Adventure Riders, LLC Jack Welch 246 South Holman Way, Golden, CO 80401, 303-324-7185

Western Slope Snowmobile Association/ snowskippers John Rizza PO Box 4964, Grand Junction, CO 81502, 970-846-3517 jrizman@hotmail.com

ecalhoun55@gmail.com routtpowderriders.com

jwelch@frii.com swadventureriders.org

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San Juan Sledders Marty Gunn 37 Red Cliffs Road, Durango, CO 81301, 970-247-7907

White River Snowmobile Club, Inc Troy Hilkey PO Box 1045, Meeker CO 81641 970-756-0717

Sangre Snowrunners Dale Hoag PO Box 523, Westcliffe CO 81252 719-783-2729

Wolf Creek Trailblazers Bob Tesman PO Box 3194, Pagosa Springs CO 81147 970-731-3366

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www.snowmobilecolo.com <--------------‘Avalanche’ from page 3 of all those antiquated, broken, yet “fixed” components of your backpack and find gear that you like to operate. Don’t want to waste money on something that doesn’t suit your needs? Come to a show and we’ll show you the pro’s of many different brands. Come take a class and see how your new gear works in the field. Our sponsors want you to like your equipment. They know they make the best and they want you to see why. You would hate to spend your hard earned money on new tech that is not what you need right? And lastly start considering an avalanche air bag: The last of the 4 pieces of mandatory gear. Why is it not on the list? Well, because it doesn’t save your crew, it saves you. You don’t have to do a rescue.

But if you are not under the snow, there is no rescue needed. We like

riding and want to keep doing it for a long time. When we look at our sleds, trucks and trailers, we can all find places that we spent a little extra to make it nicer or more enjoyable. Why would you draw some sort of line on safety gear that will directly impact your ability to continue in this sport and get home to your loved ones?

Getting the picture is all about watching for red flags. Has there been recent activity? A sure sign that unstable snow is present, is snow that is sliding around you.

Deeper than that, is looking to see that the current conditions match what you are anticipating from the advisory. Validating can really open up terrain and allow us to ride a larger area than we had previously thought. Although, in order to do this we have to pay attention and follow the rules. When in the truck and driving up, did you notice any

slide activity or new snow? Was there wind slabs or maybe you saw lots of downed trees that have fallen since the last snow. These are good indicators of a lot of wind loading and maybe even which direction it came from. Once you leave the truck, it is all about being aware of your surroundings. Look for signs of instability and see if you can find it in safe places and learn from it.

Getting out of harm’s way sounds easy right? Then there is that pesky human factor again. So what do we do? Limit the exposure. This means that when in terrain that has even slight risk, set yourself up for success. Don’t let your guard down.

Keep your group safe by practicing safe travel techniques. When you can take your crew across a safe place instead of leading them all into a slide path, make the wise decision. If you want to run a draw that is marginal, get all hands on

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deck, don’t slip off and just whimsically dive in. Talk about the decision. Maybe someone else in your crew saw something you didn’t or has some great input. The more eyes and minds at work the better. At very least they are present to make sure you get out alright if something was miscalculated. Make sure you are aware of terrain traps and any other hazards that would increase the risk to you or your crew in a worst case scenario.

Now everyone, go out back and do your snow dances. See you on the snow in just a few short months.

Quiz:

What class should you take yearly?

What are you looking for on the drive up?

One technique for keeping the group safe?

Five tricks to staying safe?

Yellowstone Announces Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program for Coming Winter Season!

Jack Welch, Vice President, BlueRibbon Coalition

without a commercial guide. Please consider signing up during the Here are some highlights of this year’s Yellowstone Non-Com- lottery period at www.recreation.gov for an opportunity to lead a nonmercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program for this winter sea- commercially guided trip into the Yellowstone Park this season (2015-2016). son (2015-2016).

First, each day during the coming winter season, there will be up to five snowmobiles in each of four Non-commercially Guided Transportation Snowmobile Events/trips, one from each of the four Yellowstone Park Gates.

Second, you will be required to possess a non-commercial snowmobile access permit which would be awarded annually through an online lottery system. The lottery located at the www.recreation.gov website started on September 1st to determine the trip dates for Non-Commercially Guide Leaders wanting to visit Yellowstone this coming winter season (2015-2016). The lottery will remain open until September 30, 2015. After the lottery is finished and the initial trips are awarded (only one trip from the lottery) you can still sign up to lead a trip or a second trip at www.recreaction.gov on a first-come-first-served basis for the dates still available. Note these remaining dates will be available in mid October. Finally a total of only two trips allowed per season per non-commercial guide are allowed; the trips can last up to three days. Note starting this year you will be charged $40 for each day of your permit, day permit $40 two day permit $80 three day permit $120.

Third, each snowmobile operator will be required to have successfully completed the Yellowstone Snowmobile Safety Education Certification training course. The training course is available online. This course was developed with the help and sponsorship of the Wyoming State Snowmobile Program. This “No Cost” course is now available at website below: provalenslearning.com/yellowstone-snowmobileeducation-certificate .

Fourth, you will be required to use only current Best Available Technology (BAT) snowmobiles in your group. Note these required machines can be rented at location near the four gates.

For the complete detailed information on the Non-Commercially Guided Access Program, please see the Yellowstone Park Service website at ( www.nps.gov/yell/learn/management/ngsap.htm ) For additional information on the Yellowstone Winter Use issue and snowmobile community’s combined fifteen year effort to keep snowmobile access to Yellowstone in winter, visit our dedicated website www.saveyellowstonepark.com .

Please remember one of our collective main efforts during the last SEIS Winter Planning process was to have a “Non-commercially Guided” access program for entry into Yellowstone. We accomplished that and now it’s your chance to plan a trip into the Park

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Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Expo Oct. 10-11, 2015

Show Features Indoor Exhibits, Outdoor Swap, Informative Seminars The 30th Annual Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Expo is returning to Denver Oct. 10-11, 2015, to celebrate the oncoming winter.

The event, hosted by Snow Goer magazine in cooperation with the Colorado Snowmobile Association, attracts thousands of enthusiastic families each year from throughout Colorado and beyond to discover the latest trends in the snowmobile industry.

This show, which has grown in size and popularity through the years, allows attendees to see, tryon and purchase the latest snowmobile gear from local and national vendors as well as aftermarket retailers. Snowmobile enthusiasts can discover new places to ride, find new performance add-ons and lightweight components and shop for trailers or accessories. In addition, the purchase of a ticket to the Expo allows entrance into the Colorado Snowmobile Association’s swap meet on Saturday, Oct. 10, outside of the event center, where

people can purchase pre-owned snowmobiles and accessories. From the experienced snowmobiler to the novice outdoor explorer, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The two-day expo features more than 70 local and national exhibitors including Arctic Cat and SkiDoo. Attendees can learn about the fun and thrills of Rocky Mountain snowmobiling through educational seminars, which will cover hot topics in the industry ranging from backcountry riding tips to avalanche safety, performance tuning to machine setup. Seminar speakers include famous backcountry riders like Chris Burandt and Bret Rasmussen, avalanche experts Mike Duffy and Matt Entz, women’s pro riding coach Kim Long and more.

New this year, attendees can watch live as a professional team of builders convert a dirt bike into a highly modified Snow Bike, with the addition of an Aerocharger tursee ‘ExPO’ PAGE 5----------------------------------->

www.snowmobilecolo.com <-------------- ‘EXPO’ from page 6 bo system and a Timbersled Mountain Horse kit, along with other aftermarket parts.

Also, the Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Expo Extreme Machines display will return, showcasing highly modified, purpose-built backcountry snowmobiles.

Tickets are $8 for adults if purchased in advance, $10 for adults (over 12) at the door. Children 12 and under are admitted free.

30th Annual Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Expo Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

National Western Complex 4655 Humboldt St. Denver, CO 80216 For more information and discount online tickets to the 30th Annual Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Expo, sponsored

by Snow Goer magazine, in cooperation with the Colorado Snowmobile Association, visit www.cosnowmobileexpo.com.

About The Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Expo The Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Expo is a snowmobile-focused consumer show produced by EPG Media & Specialty Information, a Minnesota-based media company that publishes Snow Goer, Rider, Thunder Press, Powersports Business and Boating Industry magazines and those brands’ related websites, digital products and events within the powersports and boating markets, plus trade magazines, digital media and events in licensed beverage, landscaping, fuel oil and other trade markets.

For more information, visit www.cosnowmobileexpo.com.

About The Colorado Snowmobile Association Colorado Snowmobile Association, founded in1970 by a group of avid snowmobilers to create a like-minded group of enthusiasts to speak up for their beloved sport. CSA became a 501(c)3 not for profit corporation in 2000 and is passionate about its mission to advance, protect and preserve the sport of snowmobiling in Colorado. For more information, visit: www.snowmobilecolo.com.

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Routt Powder Riders

Imagine my shock, but excitement, when the almost unbelievable headline on the front page of the September 4 Steamboat Pilot read “Slednecks flock to pass”. Wow, could this really be happening in Steamboat where the non-motorized users outnumber the motorized users by about 500 to one? (No, that is not a reliable statistic – just a wise-crack guess after having lived here for 13 years.)

The parking renovations on Rabbit Ears Pass have begun with most of the credit due to three key players: Chad Stewart, District Ranger, Hahn’s Peak Bears Ears Ranger District, Kent Foster, Recreation Mgr. and Ed Calhoun, president of Routt Powder Riders and recently elected, vice-president of the Colorado Snowmobile Association. Also, the Road and Bridge Departments of neighboring Grand and Jackson Counties have contributed to the project with in-kind donations of equipment and man-hours.

Routt County will be asked to contribute to the project at an upcoming meeting.

And we must not forget to mention the grant that from the Department of Parks and Wildlife. C-DOT, which has long been concerned about the safety hazard of this lot when rigs pulling trailers back across two lanes of traffic on the busy US 40 highway, has also supported the project.

This year the work has been focused on moving the Dumont lot off the side of US 40 and up the road towards the Rabbit Ears monument about a couple of blocks. The lot will create 35 new spots according to the Pilot article, which is a net increase of about 15 spots after the 20 spots in the current lot along the highway are closed. The design of the lot is a one-way, pull-in and driveout. There should be plenty of snow storage as the lot sits in a wide-open area with a gradual slope.

Next year’s work will be to increase the size of the Muddy Creek parking area by adding about 40 dayparking spots to the east of the existing Muddy Creek lot which will be preserved for overnight parking.

This work would have never happened with the previous District Ranger. Since Chad Stewart had been on board, our club has seen a complete turnaround towards motorized users. He is open-minded and willing to listen to all types of users of the forest and has held numerous open meetings to solicit input from the various interested parties. We are so grateful that he is here.

Establishing a solid relationship with the Forest Service is the key to changes and progress for snowmobiling and Ed has done just that with regular meeting with Kent Foster.

A big thanks to the Colorado Blizzards for the donation of the avalanche beacon check station that will be located at Dumont parking lot.

We also want to thank all of our local businesses and individuals who have donated time and money to help get this started; it’s been a long time coming. Thanks to all!

Now, BRING ON THE SNOW!

Northwest Colorado Snowmobile Club Jenn Tonso

It’s starting to feel and look a little like fall and Craig snowmobile club has lots to do before snow flies. We’ll start our season out with a club potluck dinner on September 13. “YUMM!!”

While anxiously waiting for snow, we will be washing the groomer and checking to make sure all is in working order. In our spare time we’ll put up trail markers in California and Slater Parks, update, repair and spiff up our YOU ARE HERE signs to be put out at major trail intersections. If that’s not enough, we plan to get two new trails marked on all of our trail maps. “WHEW.” Hope we can get it all finished before we get to ride.

Here’s wishing all Colorado snowmobile clubs great preseason preparations and a REALLY GREAT SNOWMOBILLE SEASON!

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Steamboat Lake Snow Club Mark Bourbeau

fresh road base. Park Manager Julie Arington mable liquids” storage cabinet, which has been Hidy-Ho from North Routt. Steamboat Lake also appropriated funding for a 43x34x65 “flam- ordered.

Snow Club members hope that Snow Scoop readers have summered well with some recreating involved and are getting excited with the smell and feel of fall in the air. I personally have been ATV’ing and helping maintain the windfall issues on trails, then doing some waterskipping on the Walden reservoir to beat the heat.

The SLSC is in need of and campaigning for a qualified (tight club by-laws) individual to fill the president seat as the current and long standing club leader has taken on deeper and more demanding responsibilities with the North Routt Fire District as Chief, among other activities. This club is a unique situation with being a grooming club, not a snowmobile club and dealing with two special interest groups…

THANKS Mike Swinsick for all your time and efforts through the years. Unfortunately, as a small, rural club, we struggle with having members being active and participating in meetings and volunteer needs. Come on members, there is a core of about six to eight people who get’er done.

On a lighter note and gearing up for winter, Steamboat Lake State Park, who owns our “Cat House” has appropriated some funding to hire local contractor and our number one groomer operator Bill Dines, to excavate the contaminated material on the floor out and replace with Mark Bourbeau Courtesy Snowest

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The Snow Show which is the CSA fund-raising event will happen October 10 and 11. At the Snow Show on October 10 (Saturday) we will once again have a Swap Meet on the National Sportsman Complex grounds. I am the chairman for the Swap Meet and could use a handful of volunteers to help get trailers parked, take registration forms at the gate and hand out tickets.

This year we will be parking the larger vendors in the lower lot where we have more space and easy access. All vendors are welcome to arrive on Friday starting at 3 p.m. to get the parking access over with and avoid the rush on Saturday morning.

Vendor parking begins at 7 a.m. Saturday for those who do not want to arrive on Friday. Gates will close promptly at 9 a.m. when customer foot traffic will begin. The registration form is printed in this Snow Scoop or can be found on the CSA web site. Credit cards accepted by mail only in advance. Cash and checks accepted at the event.

Grant updates, the Dumont parking lot at Rabbit

Summer is winding down and there is just a hint of fall in the air. The Snow Show will be here soon with all those new sleds and gear to tempt us! Even if you aren’t making major purchases, it’s still a fun time and a good place to run in to old friends. I seem to always find something I need to get ready for the season. We got together for the annual picnic and meeting in

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Ears is making great progress and should be ready the upcoming snowmobile season. This should take some pressure off of the Muddy Creek lot. Construction for the Muddy Creek lot should be finalized next year.

Both lots will increase in size and RV folks someday might just see fees for staying overnight. Paying fees is not a bad thing; I welcome this to see major improvements in the parking situation at Rabbit Ears.

My friend and fellow Mile Hi club member Bob Scott ended up losing his battle over injuries last year at Rabbit Ears. I wrote about this situation in a few of my articles recently and the very worst happened.

Prayers for all of Bob’s entire family.

Happening in the next Snow Scoop article will be my update on recovering a sled on Jones Pass stranded since March 2015. The snow on the road as of this writing is still not passable. Of other minor interest, the District Rep’s will be getting new CSA shirts long overdue.

See you at the Snow Show, Dennis

August and put together our ride schedule for the upcoming season. We had a dozen people show up and enjoyed some good food at Shadow Mountain Lake. The schedule is available on our website. It is www.gltrailblazers.com. The biggest differences this year are the Pancake Breakfast will be a fund raiser and the Yahoo Ride is back.

More details later on that. The schedule will also be included in the newsletter as always. We are

also still trying to figure out a replacement for our club sled that will be better suited for towing the Chuck Wagon. The next scheduled event is highway cleanup on Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. Mile marker 9 on Highway 34. Mike Ingle is the contact person. 970-531-5940 is his phone number if you need more information. We are usually done about noon. Not much else to share right now except THINK SNOW!

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S&W Adventure Riders 2015 Adventure to Island Park, West Yellowstone, and Alpine

The 2015 Adventure started out with dinner at Connie’s across the street from our lodging at Sawtelle Mountain Resort at 7 p.m. Saturday February 28. We had 31 Adventurers from three states and one Canadian Providence. We had fun getting to know our new snowmobile friends in Island Park, West Yellowstone, and Alpine and our two new couples that joined us for the first time this year.

The blue bird skies and warm temperatures made the snow conditions the worst we have seen in a few years. On our first day of riding we broke up into three groups. One headed to Big Springs and the Black Canyon Trail. The second group went up on to the Two Tops Loop and found some areas to get off trail for some boondocking and views of Two Tops and other mountain ranges in the area. Our third group went up and found their way around some new areas up on Mount Jefferson. We all met back at Connie’s for dinner and a night’s sleep at Sawtell Mountain Resort.

Our second day of riding had us break up into four groups. One headed to the Two Tops loop while the second group headed for the Big Springs area and on to Black Canyon for some off trail riding with go anywhere snow conditions.

The third group met with our new friends from High Mountain Adventures for a friendship ride up to Mount Jefferson. The fourth group went out on their own to explore more new places on

Mount Jefferson. All had a good day that ended with a short drive over to West Yellowstone and comfortable beds at the Three Bear Lodge.

Our third day riding had us break up into three groups for 100+ miles of riding in each group. The First group went to Mesa Falls a gas stop in Island Park and a trip back to West Yellowstone via Two Top Loop. The second group headed to Black Canyon for a day of riding deep in the woods where they finally found some untouched snow. The third group started out at Black canyon but then ended up over in the Twin Creek area. We returned to Three Bear Lodge for food and a good night’s sleep.

Our fourth day we split into three groups.

Group one rode at two tops and Twin Creek. The second group rode over to twin creek and on to the west side of Lyon Head for some boondocking. The third group trailered over to the east side of Lion Head where some good powder was found. They eventually ended up in the West Denny Creek draw with running water and fun with lots of creek crossings, with bridge building to stay dry and some problems with overheating. They finally found their way out of the draw without having to turn around and go back the way they came. All made it back for dinner at the Three Bear Lodge and for some hard earned sleep.

On our fifth day, we trailered up to what the locals call Cabin Creek. The S&W group knows it better as Carrot Basin. The three groups split up and had a great day of back country riding in the area. This is a great place for both scenery and challenging riding. There are lots of hills, mountains, drainages and draws to drop into for

a fun day of riding. Three Bear Lodge was ready for our return with great food and comfortable rooms.

Day six started out with trailering to Alpine, Wyoming. We met at the Alpine Trail Head, where we split up into our three groups. The first group road up to Blind Bull via trail C while the other two groups went to the McCain Cabin area. We tried to stay separated but all ended up boondocking in the same area trying to find a way up to Blind Bull. There was more overheating, so some had to turn back early while others continued on. All made it back to the Alpine trail head and on over to the Flying Saddle Resort for dinner drinks and a good night’s sleep.

Our seventh and last day of riding had us all at the Alpine Trail Head. Group one headed to Blind Bull and around to the Box Y and back to the Alpine trail head via trail C. The second group went to the Box Y area via trail C and on around to Blind Bull and back to the Alpine Trail Head via trail C. Group three went back to the McCain Cabin Area to continue the search for a way up to Blind Bull. All had a great day and made it back to the Flying Saddle Resort for food and the final night of camaraderie to end this year’s tour.

Sunday morning at breakfast was a time for parting words before heading home or to other great snowmobiling areas to continue the riding. A small group went to Flag Ranch for a selfguided trip into Yellowstone National Park which is talked about in another article.

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First S&W Adventure Riders was formed as a club in CSA (Colorado Snowmobile Association) to offer Unique Snowmobile Club Adventure rides for snowmobilers.

We ask local clubs and snowmobilers, in the areas we are going to ride, to act as guides, riding with us, and showing off THEIR GREAT SNOWMOBILING AREAS. Over the years, S&W Adventure Rides Club has expanded to new locations outside of Colorado. We have had trips in Wyoming, Utah, Montana, Idaho and New Mexico. Our club has members who live outside of Colorado, coming here to ride with us. These members are from other states and Canada. I think one of the best statements to describe our club is a quote from one of our out-of-state riders, “I do not have to know anything about the area we are going to ride. I do not have to find motels or meals for the trip. All I have to do is to travel to where the club trip starts and ENJOY THE GREAT SNOWMOBILING; there is riding for all types of riding abilities. Jack Sheets & Jack Welch, who founded the club, have been putting this kind of club trips together for 20+ years. A few years ago we asked Chuck Ramsey to join the in planning and leading the club trips. We have continued to put together unique snowmobile club trips, with destination rides as a normal part of most club trips. We do one or two trips in a season and they are generally one week in duration and start the last weekend of February. These club rides are a complete package: ride, motels, food, fuel and transportation, as needed. However you do need a snowmobile. Our hope is that in this short article, we have introduced you to the S&W Adventure Riders Club, and give you an idea of who we are and what kind of snowmobile club adventures we offer. Please see the separate write-ups in this issue about our upcoming 2016 Club Adventure to South Fork, Creede and Lake City in southern Colorado and last year's club ride in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. For more information on our club, visit our club website of www.swadventureriders.org Club contacts are Jack Welch at 303-324-7185 or jrwelch@frii.com or Chuck Ramsey at 970-897-3124 or chuckr@swadventureriders.org

www.snowmobilecolo.com <---------------- ‘S&W’ from page 10 the snow conditions were not that great. We did find good snow off and on throughout the week.

The friendships gained and advanced on our Adventures are what really makes going worth the time. We met new snowmobilers who are excited about our sport and their area and are excited to show us around, so we thank all who helped out this year. Many thanks to all the wonderful businesses, clubs and new friends that took time to make this adventure a memorable one.

2016 S&W Adventure Riders Snowmobile Club Trip

Lake City - Creede - South Fork, Colorado, February 20-28 S & W has chosen to do only one ride in 2016 that will take us to great riding areas in Colorado. The normal starting time for the club ride has been changed. We are starting a week earlier as was requested by our 2015 club riders.

We will start on Saturday, February 20 in South Fork, Colorado at the Allington Inn and ride in the following areas: Summitville, Elwood Pass,

with rides to nearby Wolf Creek Pass. In addition, we may ride to Wheeler Geologic Area, Beaver Creek, Fox Mountain, and Blow Out Pass, just to mention a few. In the South Fork area we will be helped by the South Fork Powder Busters Snowmobile Club and Silverthread Outdoor Recreation Club. After three days of riding in the South Fork area we will move to the Blue Creek Lodge near Creede, Colorado and headquarter out of the Lodge for the reminder of the trip. While staying at the Blue Creek Lodge, riders will have the opportunity to ride outstanding trails and experience some of the great off trail riding that Creede and Lake City areas are famous for! These area including Bristol Head, Pool Table, Spring Creek. In the Lake City area Cannonball Plateau, Slumgullion Pass, Saw Mill Park. In the Creede area we will be helped by the Snow Country Explorers of the Upper Rio Grande and in the Lake City area the Lake City Continental Divide Snowmobile Club will provide assistance.

The Club ride will end after breakfast on Sunday, February 28.

We hope to see you on our 2016 S&W Adventure!!

Pike’s Peak High Riders District 5 Mark Young

Well it’s getting to be the end of another summer and of course the people who can say they enjoy the snow and cold of winter are now looking forward to the next change of the seasons.

Since the last meeting of

the year the Pikes Peak High Riders have met only once for our annual July BBQ and picnic. Once again it was held in the club president’s man cave. Tim Schulte and Janet were again kind enough to let us meet to catch up on what everyone had done for the summer and what plans we are looking forward to this winter.

We had a good turn out and the food was excellent. Just to get into the mood for sled-

ding his large screen TV had on some snowmobile DVDs. We also had some of our own Go Pro videos from last year.

We had a quick meeting making sure the meet location was the same, Savelli’s Pizza, 301 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO and made plans for the upcoming snow show and selling raffle tickets.

We all agreed that we are looking forward to the snow and hopefully a long season.

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By the time you read this article, the Snow Country Explorers will have already kicked off the 2015-16 season with their fourth annual fundraising hamburger/hot dog cookout over the Labor Day weekend. Money raised at this fundraiser each year goes toward the purchase of a new snowcat and to continue maintenance on and improvements to the winter recreational trail system in the Creede area.

Immediately after the fundraiser, the club convened at beautiful Santa Maria Reservoir for our annual BBQ potluck hosted by the Kukuk family. This is always a great get-together to close out summer and start talking about the upcoming snowmobile season.

The club fundraiser and Santa Maria BBQ would not be possible without the generous donations we receive from Freemon’s Ranch every year. The club would like to say “Thank You!” for their continued support of the club.

Upcoming events that are in the planning stages are a highway cleanup followed by ice cream at Freemon’s sometime in October, a spaghetti dinner meeting hosted by Robert Austin in

November, and a club trip possibly to the Mount Princeton area sometime during the season. So stay tuned for details and be sure and check the CSA web site calendar for scheduled events.

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Due to health issues I am retirFirst meeting will be in Septem- ing from snowmobiling. It has been ber on Grand Mesa. We will have a a fun ride with family and friends. highway trash pickup and then a WOT across Eggleston Lake, Lands End Overlook, overnights to GlenBBQ/meeting.

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wood on the SP Trail, and many more memories.

Keep up the rides and just a reI look forward to seeing everyminder have a slow leader for the one for coffee and donuts at Grand ladies, kids, and the “old guys”. lol Mesa Lodge.

Uncompahgre Valley Trail Riders

Well here we are, the first Snow Scoop of the year already. Summer isn’t over yet.

Our club has had a very busy summer (so far) with doing maintenance on the 75 miles of ATV trails that we have adopted from the Forest Service. We cleared all the trails early in the spring, then made several follow up trips trough

the year to take care of blow downs and mud holes do to the wet spring and summer.

WE did the maintenance on both groomers. It went very well, only a few hoses and the regular service work. No large repairs like last year.

Our push to get a bigger, more powerful groomer for the Little and Big Cimarron failed due to not having enough equity in our PB100 to get St. approval to make the trade. We are starting right now to work

Groomer maintenance crew.

Men at work.

Hello all! Is it really that time again?

It was just yesterday (June 6) while it was about the time or well past the time everyone else was putting up their machines, a few of us were still having fun, it was a late snow season, we in the southwest had more snow in late April and May than we did in January, February and March. We were riding on top of Red Mountain. It started out as a beautiful day there were clouds all around us but visibility was still good. Knowing the snow was moving in again later that day, we played for hours, sat down and had sunshine with our lunch then decided it was time to get out before the snow moved in. Well as we were heading out the snow moved in. That being the case we were following the tracks because we lost sight of our surroundings in a snowstorm. In what appeared to be a white out we actually lost the tracks just as we crested a rise. Given a few moments we were able to see our way out. Not to say it was a little unnerving for a couple of minutes. All was well. We made it home well before the sun set.

No predictions here. I just hope we have a great snow season. That being said, please don’t forget to go through all of your gear and make sure it is ready for winter before it gets here and catches you off guard when that first snow does hit.

It is part of our mission to protect and maintain our riding areas, so please be ready to respond to any request to step up and make your comments available to the necessary agency as needed – each and every one of us each and every time.

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on a plan to make this happen before next season.

We had our annual club picnic at Silesca Ranger Station this year, thanks to the Forest service letting us use place. This was the best attended picnic we have ever had. Every one stayed a lot longer than before. Thanks to Davis Service Center and Montrose Implement for having several demo. ATV’s and Side

by Sides on hand for members to test rides.

Now is the time to drag out your old sled and go over it to make sure it is ready when we get some snow. Maybe you might even want to look around to see if the Dealers have a good deal on a newer or NEW sled. This is going to be a good snow year and I am looking forward to getting out there and doing a lot of riding. Also I am hoping to have the snow to complete our grooming contract. (unlike last year where we only used 2/3 of it) I went to Glenwood for the CSA quarterly in Aug. It looks like State Parks has some good things going that will be beneficial to snowmobiling. Also CSA and St. Parks are working to make the grant process more friendly towards the grooming clubs. This should help the cash flow for the clubs.

ALL IS WELL IN OUR WORLD AT THIS TIME. CAN’T WAIT FOR WINTER TO GET HERE!!

Silverton Snowmobile Club Dean Des Palmes

Greetings from the high country, Wow, it is early to start thinking about sledding but here is a bit of inspiration. I was at the top of Stoney Pass at the end of September looking for wildflowers and got snowed on. Sure it wasn’t much, but it WAS snow and yes, there were still wildflowers even though they were just a bit past their prime.

From the talk around town here in Silverton and elsewhere in our travels we have heard people predicting a whole lot of snow this year. Yee Haw, that would make for a great sledding season and for our club to once again host some of the great events like the Ride for the Disabled (THANKS San Juan Sledders for Co-hosting and doing so much of the work), the Radar Detector Drag Race weekend and our Annual Fun Days along with lots of our regular activities. Let’s hope it happens and remember to take advantage of the free safety classes so many clubs provide and keep riding safely. See y’all on our great groomed trails soon!

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ISMA: Snowmobile Sales Continue to Grow in North America

The International Snowmobile Manufacturers are pleased to report that snowmobile sales in North America continue to show a positive growth pattern in 2014-2015 with sales increases that outperformed the US and Canadian economies.

Supported by a strong snowmobile sales season and great snow cover in 2013-2014, sales of new snowmobiles in 2015 grew 8% in the United States and 4% in Canada.

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ter enthusiasts purchased snowmobiles at a rapid pace early in the year responding to heavy snowfall the previous year along with strong positive levels of confidence. Sales slowed somewhat in December due to light snow cover, but finished on a strong note as heavy snow and cold winter weather engulfed much of North America in January, February, and March. Sales of new snowmobiles sold in 2015 in the United States reached 58,299 units

compared to 54,028 units in 2014 and 48,536 units in 2013. The sales report underscores a 20% increase in a two year period!

Sales in Canada in 2015 were 50,752 new sleds sold, up from 48,758 units in 2014 and 44,022 units in 2013. Canada has reported a 16% increase in new sled sales over a two year period!

Snowmobiling continues to be very popular throughout North America. Miles ridden and usage

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of snowmobiles increased over 10% and positive expanding economic impact reports were the rule in the snow-belt. Snowmobilers generate more than $34 billion dollars of economic activity in North America annually. Snowmobilers continue to express a high level of interest in purchasing new snowmobiles in the future and are actively participating in the Go Snowmobiling campaigns and club membership. Recent surveys by ISMA show that approximately 70% of all snowmobilers are members of organized snowmobiling clubs, associations/federations throughout North America.

The continued growth in interest in snowmobile club/association activity paints a bright picture for snowmobiling worldwide.

Sales in Northern Europe (Finland, Norway, and Sweden) were somewhat flat this year and sales in Russia declined due to well-known issues related to currency value, political challenges, and decline in oil prices which impacted on the Russian economy.

Recent surveys continue to show that snowmobilers are active outdoor enthusiasts, participating in many outdoor related activities such as fishing, hunting, camping, etc.

Joining the increase in sales of snowmobiles, the sale of Parts, Garments, & Accessories continues to be strong, with an increase on the purchasing of snowmobile related gear, trailers, clothing, and other related accessories. Snowmobilers continue to purchase the new high tech products for their enjoyment and eagerly embrace new equipment used for communication, global positioning, riding directions, and mapping.

Snowmobilers are also improving their safety awareness as a growing number of snowmobilers are participating in avalanche awareness and related safety classes, preparing them for mountain and trail riding.

The 2015-2016 year is shaping up to be another successful year for the industry. Carryover snowmobile product inventory is at its lowest level in many years and new products have been displayed and are being widely accepted by the buying public. Early shows and events have reported excellent crowds and advanced orders for products is strong. Snowmobile dealerships are well positioned to take advantage of the growth potential in this sport and are optimistic in their outlooks and planning.

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Polaris Snowmobile Racers Focus on Race Wins and Points Titles in 2015-2016 Season Cross-Country and Hillclimb Racers to Use Sleds Featuring AXYS® Chassis Optimism for a winning 2015-2016 race season runs high throughout the Polaris Snowmobile Racing program thanks to an infusion of new young talent in the Pro snocross ranks, the winning momentum of crosscountry racers on Polaris-exclusive AXYS® sleds, and the fact that already-dominant Polaris hillclimbers will have the performance advantage of racing on sleds built on the all-new AXYS® RMK platform.

Polaris snowmobile racers won from Alaska to Quebec last winter and they’re focused on winning more features, major races, and points titles this coming winter.

“It’s extremely competitive in every racing discipline, but we feel we have the teams, racers, and outstanding Polaris race sleds to win our share this winter,” said Polaris Snowmobile Racing Manager Tom Rager, Jr. The 2015-2016 snowmobile racing season kicks off on Thanksgiving weekend with the snocross season opener in Duluth, Minnesota, and runs through April, when the final hillclimb events are held in the Rockies.

Snocross: Pro Lite Racers Step Up to Pro Ranks The Polaris ISOC National snocross ranks have been infused with fast, young talent for the upcoming winter.

“We made some big changes in our Pro Open lineup with three Pro Lite guys moving into the Pro Open class, something we have never done before,” Rager said.

Andrew Carlson (Carlson Motorsports), Trevor Leighton (Leighton Motorsports), and last season’s ISOC Pro Lite champion, Ryan Springer (Carlson Motorsports), are all moving up to race in the Pro Open class.

Another newcomer is Swedish champion Petter Narsa (Hentges Racing), who will race on Polaris sleds for the first time in his career and will race full-time in North America.

“We’ve got eight full-time ISOC Pro Open riders,” Rager said. “The new guys have all shown that they’ve got the speed to be in Pro Open, and we’ve got four guys returning who are proven veterans.”

Returning are Kyle Pallin (Team LaVallee), who finished third in ISOC Pro Open points last season; Ross Martin (Judnick Motorsports), who finished fourth; Corin Todd (Leighton Motorsports), eighth in points; and Kody Kamm (Hentges Racing), who was ninth.

“Those [veterans] are so solid, you can count on those guys every weekend,” Rager said. “It’s a nice luxury for us to have those guys who are rock solid to anchor this new crop of Pro Open riders we’re bringing in.”

Cross-Country & Enduro: AXYS Platform a Winner Polaris cross-country racers used sleds built on the AXYS platform for the first time last season. They won races and learned a great deal about how to set the sleds up for racing.

“The AXYS chassis worked great last year, and Ryan Faust won the Pro final at the USXC season opener on an AXYS,” Rager said. “But since it was brand new for our racers, we had a steep learning curve. Our racers did a great job adapting to it, and we’ll be even more competitive this year.”

He noted that the AXYS sleds raced in USXC cross-country events were virtually stock sleds just like what’s available at Polaris dealerships.

“It’s a showroom piece,” he said of the RUSH® PRO-S models. “Other than some different spring rates and valving changes for particular riders, it’s a showroom stock sled.”

Polaris Racers Scott Faeo & Eric Quam won the 2015 Iron Dog crosscountry race across Alaska on a pair of 600 Switchback® models built on the new AXYS platform. Polaris teams dominated the grueling Iron Dog as they finished first and third, and earned six top-10 spots.

Quam is taking this coming winter off to attend to work and family commitments, Rager said, but he will still be working closely with Faeo, who will team with four-time race winner Marc McKenna in the 2016 Iron Dog. McKenna teamed with Allen Hill to finish third on AXYS Switchback models in last winter’s race.

Rager said Polaris enduro racers competing on the MIRA circuit, in the No Bull Triple Crown, and at the Soo I-500 will once again race on the Polaris IQ® Race Sled equipped with a special Soo suspension kit.

“Each year we try to make a couple tweaks and improvements to that

package,” he said. “Last year we felt we made some changes that were beneficial but they didn’t get to show up because the Soo got cut to halfdistance. The changes we made didn’t get a chance to show up, but we hope they will at this winter’s Soo.” Hillclimbers: Dominant & Armed With New Sleds Polaris hillclimbers have dominated the RMSHA circuit for several seasons, and they can approach the coming season with optimism because all the top Polaris racers return, and they will be racing on new AXYS® RMK® sleds.

“We had some racers test with the new sled last spring and they absolutely loved it,” Rager said of the patented raised chassis that delivers instantaneous lift. “It should be even more fun this year to take this new, improved chassis and go do battle. Plus, it’s the same sled any consumer can go buy off the showroom floor.”

Polaris hillclimbers won 11 of the 12 Pro RMSHA points titles last season, led by Luke Rainey, who had his best season ever and won four titles. David Sharp, Jr., and Erin Beukelman won two classes each, and Justin Thomas, Keith Curtis, and Aaron Sterck won one title apiece.

Ovals: Gearing Up for a Rebound Polaris oval racers were not satisfied with their success on several oval circuits and at the Eagle River World Championship Snowmobile Derby last winter, and they’re all eyeing a return to the top of the podium this season.

Leading the Polaris oval effort are Dustin Wahl and Jordan Wahl (both Jimmy John’s/Wahl Bros/Polaris Racing), Matt Ritchie (Ritchie Motorsports), and Nick Van Strydonk (T&N Racing), the 2012 Eagle River world champion.

About Polaris Polaris is a recognized leader in the powersports industry with annual 2014 sales of $4.5 billion. Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets innovative, high quality off-road consumer and military vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER® and RZR® side-by-side vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles and on-road electric/hybrid powered vehicles.

Polaris is among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and offroad vehicles and has established a presence in the heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle market with the Victory® and Indian Motorcycle® and Slingshot® brands. Additionally, Polaris continues to invest in the global Work and Transportation vehicle industry with Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), Goupil Industrie SA, Aixam Mega S.A.S., and internally developed vehicles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Polaris Engineered Parts, Accessories and Apparel, Klim branded apparel and ORV accessories under the Kolpin®, Cycle Country® and Pro Armor® brands.

Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII”, and the Company is included in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 stock price index.

Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime at www.polaris.com.

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RIFLE TRUCK TRAILER & ARCTIC CAT PO BOX 961 970-625-8884

SWALLOW OIL COMPANY PO BOX 868 970-625-9051

THE PARTS HOUSE

1000 RAILROAD AVE 970-625-2000

SALIDA

A-1 AUTO SERVICE

1317 ANGELVIEW CIR 719-539-7251

WAG’N TAILS

10525 CR 120 719-539-9246

SANFORD C FORCE RACING

17999 COR 18 719-298-1897

SEDALIA

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TWIN PINES MOTORSPORTS INC. PO BOX 966 719-873-2001

7505 W RAINBOW CREEK RD UTE BLUFF LODGE 303-901-6160 27680 US HWY 160 719-873-5595

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P.O. BOX 347 970-876-1949

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NATIVE AMERICAN CRANE PO BOX 539 970-876-5696

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS ASPEN VIEW LODGE 970-875-4318

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PO BOX 882500 30100 RCR 14E 970-870-8800

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MIDDLETON MOTORSPORTS PO BOX 721 970-387-8774

RED MOUNTAIN CABINS, MOTEL, RV PARK & JEEP RENTAL PO BOX 346 970-387-5512

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SAN JUAN SERVICES PO BOX 288 970-387-3462

UNDERGROUND SPECIALTY COMPANY LLC PO BOX 767 970-387-5243

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RAY RANCH

21536 STATE HWY 14

RESOURCEONE

PO BOX 395 970-723-3725

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BOX 550 970-387-5630 PO BOX 729 970-387-5400

PO BOX 85 970-723-8616

REX’S AMERICAN GRILL AND BAR

STEAMBOAT POWERSPORTS

CANYON VIEW MOTEL

PARADISE LANES

STINTON ENTERPRISES

PO BOX 776389 970-879-9175

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EXTREME POWER SPORTS

NEI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RWR ENTERPRISES284 MINEOTA DR COLORADO GROUP REALTY 970-471-3665

NORTH PARK INN & SUITES

2989 RIVERSIDE PLAZA 970-879-5138

PO BOX 882805 1151 WALTON CK RD 970-879-6500

PO BOX 62 970-723-4636

55862 HWY 14 970-723-3750

WYATT REDI MIX

PO BOX 1052 970-723-4471

WESTCLIFFE

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CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO 57680 HYW 69 7193711395

NORDYKE SANITATION LLC PO BOX 29 719-783-2747

WESTMINSTER

SUPERIOR CARPENTRY INC.

EXCALIBUR INTERNATIONAL LIMOUSINE

STRAUSBURG

WHEATRIDGE

PO BOX 774003 970-871-7836

CURTIS & SON MECHANICAL 3920 HORSHOE DR 303-503-9147

SUMMITVILLE SHEEPSHEAD CABIN

TOP OF SHEEPSHEAD 970-390-2838

TELLURIDE

TELLURIDE OUTSIDE

10451 HOLLAND CT 303-243-3900

FOUR TO GO INC.

10930 W 44TH AVE

RITS MECHANICAL AND WELDING

8105 W 48TH AVE 303-548-8428

WINDSOR

C & C OILFIELD SERVICES

2002 BAYFRONT DR 121W COLORADO AVE, 970-618-3431 BOX 685 MARLENEE PHOTOGRAPHY 970-728-3895 397 SORREL DR 970-227-7977

TIMNATH

AC/DC APPLIANCE SERVICE

WINTER PARK

5929 SAND CHERRY LN 970-686-5377 GRAND ADVENTURES PO BOX 1329 79303 US HWY 40 970-726-9247 TWIN LAKES GENERAL STORE 6451 E HWY 82 KLEBBA CUSTOM BUILDERS, 7194862196

TWIN LAKES VAIL

NOVA GUIDES INC

PO BOX 2018 719-486-2656

WALDEN

CORKLE OIL COMPANY PO BOX 278 970-723-4455

GOULETTE CONSTRUCTION PO BOX 1062 970-723-4958

3400 S FLORENCE AVE MOOSE CREEK CAFE 605-371-9799 PO BOX 578 970-723-8272

SOUTH FORK

INC.

PO BOX 410 2013 LAKOTA TRL 970-531-3628

WOLCOTT

SAGE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES PO BOX 460

WOODLAND PARK

ANDERSEN ENTERPRISES, INC.

455 DOUGLAS FIR DR 719-687-1179

ZEELAND, MI

NORTH PARK ENGINEERING & 0182 E FRONTAGE RD, CONSULTING DEWIND RENTALS, LLC

ALLINGTON INN & SUITES PO BOX 356 719-873-5600

PO BOX 395 970-723-3725

9150 96TH AVE 616-875-7580

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