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CONTENTS Feb 2026 • Vol. 41 No. 6

There is a lot of great articles in this February issue. From winter Director Meeting Minutes to all the news articles, club events, and more! Thank you for being an involved member and taking the time to read this issue. Have a safe and great snowmobile season!

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FEATURES 6

SHARE THE RIDE AWSC President, Lori Heideman, shares an overview of ISMA’s Take a Friend Snowmobiling campaign and how inviting new riders helps grow the sport, support local economies, and ensure a sustainable future.

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RAD LIGHTS Learn more about RAD Lights. Signaling lights that provide a safer way for snowmobilers to communicate with oncoming traffic, improving visibility and trail safety.

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POK A SNOZ SNOWMOBILE & ATV CLUB DONATES TO NEVER FORGOTTEN HONOR FLIGHT The Pok A Snoz Club presented a check to the Never Forgotten Honor Flight (NFHF), supporting the organization’s mission to fly veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials built in their honor.

DEPARTMENTS 4 Editor’s Notebook 6 President’s Communique 8 VP Notes 9 Office Insights 10 Queen’s Corner

11 Youth Perspective 21 Did You Know?

23 Club News 31 Marketplace

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EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK

WINTER ADVENTURES

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By: Rachyl Burzinski

s everyone having a great winter so far? I’ve been fortunate to put on plenty of miles in Iron County, Wisconsin, and every ride has been a reminder of why this sport and this community mean so much to all of us. From fresh groomer lines to scenic stretches through the Northwoods, it’s been an incredible season to get out and ride.

None of this happens by accident. Snowmobiling only exists because of the generosity of private landowners who allow trails to cross their property, and the countless hours put in by local club volunteers. These men and women are out there long before most just turn a key, cutting trees, brushing trails, hanging signs, maintaining equipment, grooming late into the night, and doing whatever it takes to keep trails safe and open. Their dedication is truly the backbone of our sport.

It’s easy to focus on the miles, the machines, and the memories, but it’s just as important to remember the people who make it all possible. A simple thank you, respecting trail rules, slowing down through sensitive areas, and supporting local businesses and clubs all go a long way in showing appreciation.

As the season continues, I hope everyone is able to get out and enjoy the trails responsibly, make new memories with friends and family, and take a moment to appreciate the effort behind every mile you ride.

Stay safe, enjoy the snow, and here’s to many more great days on the trails!

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PRESIDENT’S COMMUNIQUE

By: Lori Heideman

SHARE THE RIDE

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nowmobiling is more than a winter pastime. It is an adventure, a driver of rural economies and a tradition that connects people to the great outdoors. The International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has a campaign every year to ensure the continued growth and sustainability of snowmobiling.

It is called Take a Friend Snowmobiling. It is in February every year.

It is a national campaign supported by ISMA and offers a powerful opportunity to introduce new riders while strengthening the snowmobile industry.

This campaign is simple: experienced riders invite a friend or family member to experience snowmobiling for the first time. That first ride often sparks a lifelong passion. For many new participants, snowmobiling can become a reason to explore winter landscapes, join local clubs, and invest in equipment, training, and the trail system. By encouraging these first experiences, the campaign creates growth rooted in personal connection rather than by advertising alone.

ISMA plays a crucial role in amplifying this effort, through coordinated messaging and educational resources, manufacturers can help standardize the campaign across the country. ISMA helps to advertise, they have dealers spread the word and try to lower barriers of getting involved in the sport. When leading brands collaborate rather than compete, the entire industry benefits.

Beyond participation, the Take a Friend Snowmobiling campaign emphasizes responsibility and stewardship. New riders are introduced not only to snowmobiling but also to safe riding practices, trail etiquette, and environmental awareness.

Manufacturers, working alongside clubs and associations, can provide knowledge on safety gear, online training, and messaging on trail preservation. This ensures that growth is sustainable and aligned with long-term access to public and private lands.

The economic impact of the Take a Friend Snowmobiling campaign is significant. Snowmobiling supports thousands of jobs, including through manufacturing, tourism, hospitality, and retail sectors.

When a new rider enters the sport of snowmobiling the ripple effect extends way beyond the purchase of a sled. Fuel, lodging, dining, maintenance, apparel and trail permits all contribute to local winter economies. Just one invitation can translate into many years of economic activity.

Perhaps the most important part of taking a friend snowmobiling is that snowmobiling is a social sport. Snowmobiling thrives on shared experiences such as group rides, trail stories, and generational knowledge passed on through experiences. By formalizing and promoting the act of inviting someone new, the industry celebrates sustainability and community involvement.

In an era where outdoor recreation faces competition from digital entertainment and urban lifestyles, the future of snowmobiling depends on intentional outreach. All of us need to seriously consider keeping our sport healthy and viable by inviting just one person to ride with us. By promoting the taking a Friend Snowmobiling campaign, ISMA sends a clear message to all snowmobilers that our sport is accessible, responsible and worth sharing. One ride, one friend, and one winter at a time the sport of snowmobiling can continue to grow and thrive.

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VP NOTES

By: Randy Murdock

ARE YOU IN BALANCE?

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n your personal life, whether it is your health, diet, or finances, experts will always talk about balance. Maintaining that proper balance is crucial. But what about your club? Is your club in balance?

In the fall, with the excitement of the changing of the seasons, it’s easy to get motivated and feel the anticipation of the coming season. Winter creeps in with the first few dumps of snow groomers fire up, and there is excitement in the air. But how long does that excitement last? Maintaining and grooming trails all winter long can be an arduous task. Equipment breakdowns, handling complaints, and paying bills. Dark days and long nights can make volunteering seem more of a chore.

Create a sense of belonging and gratitude in members by thanking them and lifting each other up. A welcoming environment can help with the doldrums of winter and the overwhelming task of maintaining trails 24/7. Stop trying to control others or the situation. Accept what others do or say and focus on your own reactions. This will free up your energy to focus on what you can control.

While volunteering can enrich one’s life and provide a sense of purpose. Ultimately, achieving balance is an ongoing process that requires reflection, adjustment, and self-care. By being intentional about how time and energy are allocated, members can find harmony between work, family, and volunteering.

So how do we get balance in our clubs to make the difficult task of maintaining trails all winter less of a burden? Many hands make light work. Spread the load to as many as you can. Split the shift up if possible. A two-hour run in the groomer might be fun, but eight hours every night, night after night, is no longer fun; it’s a job. Involve family and friends. Having someone jump in and ride along can help break up the night or shift. Train a new member or a youth member.

Host family nights for club members at local establishments, like pizza nights, bowling, and sledding parties.

Split the year up so it’s not always your task all year. Let someone else take over for a while.

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OFFICE INSIGHTS

By: Stormy Hovey

IMPORTANT AWSC REMINDERS

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appy February, everyone! Thank you to Vilas County Clubs and Northern Hornshoe Snowmobile Club for the wonderful weekend at the Director’s Meeting in Lac du Flambeau.

Members, if you have not ordered your trail passes yet and plan on doing so by calling the office, please be courteous and thoughtful of our time and have your AWSC membership number (making sure it is current), your registration numbers for your snowmobile (making sure they are current), and your credit card. Phone-in orders are very time-consuming and take away precious time from our office staff. A call that goes smoothly only takes approximately five minutes to process; we have experienced some that are 1520 minutes long. They usually involve running to the garage for registration numbers, finding the wallet, etc. Please help us by having your information ready! Also note, we do not have and never have had trail passes to sell here in the office. All trail passes are mailed out.

membership chair know or call the office. If you are receiving more than one magazine and only want one, please contact the AWSC Office to cancel one.

We will have the 2026 Raffle Tickets available at Convention, along with information on 2027 sponsors for the AWSC Raffle Calendar.

At the convention banquet, we will be recognizing the recent outgoing directors/reps, 2027 Scholarship Recipients, and the Snowmobile Friendly recipients for 2026. Please make sure to have your director/rep changes to the office by March 1.

As always, think snow and have a safe season! Ride safe and please be respectful of landowners’ property — stay on the trails!

The Annual Meeting and Spring Convention are being planned for March 27-29, at the Oneida Hotel & Conference Center, Green Bay. Information on rooms, registration, election of the executive board, and the Director’s Meeting was sent out in mid January via email to club officers and via USPS to your membership chair of the club. As always, information and registration is on the website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office.

We will also be holding elections for the executive board. Please make sure that your club returns the voting delegate form to the office. If you have questions, please contact the office. You can use this form to request that your director/rep vote for your club if there isn’t a member attending the annual meeting.

With the December issue, we went to our current membership list for the magazine. If your address is incorrect, please let your

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AWSC Miss Snowflake

QUEEN’S CORNER

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By: Jena Lenz

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February is shaping up to be a busy and exciting month! You can find me at these events — February 1: Twin River Riders Breakfast & Radar Run on Lake Koshkonong, February 6–8: KAOS Ride, February 14: Bent’s Camp Radar Run (Valentine’s Day!), February 21: Minocqua Forest Riders Raffle/Party & Monroe County Fundraiser, February 22: Manawa Snodeo Snowmobile Derby, February 27: Copper Dog, February 28: Eisenstein Bushwackers Vintage Ride.

I hope to see many of you at these events. If you have an event you’d like me to attend, please don’t hesitate to reach out, I would be honored to join you!

ON THE MOVE ALL WINTER LONG

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appy February, the month of love… for my family, that means love of snowmobiling! We always spend time snowmobiling in February, and this month is full of snowmobile rides, meetings, and activities that I’m looking forward to.

December was incredibly busy, fun, and rewarding. I continue to feel incredibly blessed by the support I receive. I visited more Miss Snowflake sponsors, starting by picking up my snowmobile at Donahue’s Super Sports. Thank you for the amazing sled and for making it so special. K/M Sales and Services, who donated my boots and helmet. Airtec Sports, which donated saddlebags for the snowmobile. All of the sponsor businesses were wonderful to work with, and they reminded me that the motorsports industry truly has the best people, businesses and service around! I am so humbled by the generosity of these sponsors and what they do to make the Miss Snowflake program so special.

December events got rolling right after I picked up the snowmobile.

I spent the next day adding lights and decorations to attend the Helenville Christmas Parade. Even Bucky Badger thought it looked great — he jumped right on the snowmobile! I also had a fun day with the Prairie Riders for the Kenosha parade.

Throughout the month, I attended five snowmobile safety classes– held in Elkhorn, Kenosha, Oregon, Somerset, and Cambria. Every time I get to share my experiences and promote safety with the next generation of riders it deepens my passion for the sport. I love seeing the sport grow through more youth getting involved and excited. It is an honor to work with these clubs/counties in this capacity– hosting safety courses is so important for the future of the sport.

I attended Christmas Parties for the Kettle Moraine Riders, Snow Stormers, and Waukesha County. The parties were well attended and so much fun! As many of you witnessed, I was invited to the Waukesha Party during my crowning– thank you and Merry Christmas, Andy! I also attended the Fort Atkinson Drift Skipper’s Meat Raffle, where most attendees took home a prize.

I visited the Jefferson County Parks Department and am so thankful for the strong relationship we’ve built with them over the past five years. Being several hours away at school makes it difficult for me to attend club and county events regularly, but I made it to a Jefferson County Alliance Meeting and they always show me so much love and support when I am available. I wrapped up December at the AWSC office to draw the final calendar raffle winners of 2025.

One of the best parts of December was the SNOW! I rode around some private property to get the feel of the new snowmobile and hit the trails when Jefferson County opened for a few days. I was able to ride to a couple of events and now have 90 miles on the odometer, so let’s keep the snow coming!

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YOUTH PERSPECTIVES

KAOS WELCOMES NEW YOUTH LEADERS Parker Grams, KAOS Columbia County Youth Advisor

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PROUD TO BE YOUR TRAIL GROOMING PARTNER IN WISCONSIN

etting youth involved in snowmobiling is more important than ever. Did you know the average age of a snowmobiler is approaching 60? As time goes on, the next generation will be essential in carrying forward the sport we all love. That is why we are excited to welcome and congratulate our newest KAOS representatives as they join the KAOS family!

Michael Dill, a 15-year-old from Waukesha County, is the first to join the team. Michael became involved with KAOS to “get more involved in snowmobiling and meet new people.” We are excited to see his participation grow and look forward to his involvement at the state level.

Next is Chloe Schroeder, a 17-year-old from Oconto County. Chloe joined KAOS to represent her county and to serve as a role model for younger generations. We are thrilled by her enthusiasm and dedication to the sport and know she will make Oconto County proud.

Also joining the KAOS team is Addison Jagielo, a 14-year-old from Polk County. Addison shared that she is always ready for a new adventure and saw becoming a KAOS representative as a great opportunity. She said, “I want to grow my skills and experiences with snowmobiling and also find other youth in Wisconsin who want to do the same.” We are excited to have Polk County represented and look forward to seeing all that lies ahead for Addison.

From Buffalo County, we welcome Bray Wilkerson, another 14-year-old who joined KAOS because of his love for snowmobiling and his desire to learn more about the sport. KAOS provides youth with valuable exposure to snowmobiling at the state level.

Beyond learning about organized snowmobiling, members develop leadership skills and build connections that extend across the state and even internationally.

Last, but certainly not least, is Mitchell Hobbie, a 16-year-old from Burnett County. Mitchell joined KAOS because he believes “it’s important to get the younger generation involved in snowmobiling and to help promote how much work, time, and teamwork it takes to keep trails open.” He couldn’t have said it better. Snowmobiling takes dedication, and we believe these youth are more than ready for the challenge.

Wisconsin, does your county have youth representation? Currently, only 13 out of 72 counties have youth representatives or advisors.

We are always looking for more youth to get involved. Parents, we encourage you to support your children as they take this step.

Getting involved with KAOS is a great way to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and gain experiences that truly last a lifetime.

To apply, please visit the AWSC website and complete the linked application forms. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to awsckaos@ gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

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DIRECTORS MEETINGS WINTER DIRECTORS MEETING SUMMARY AWSC OFFICER & COMMITTEE REPORTS

OFFICER REPORTS

Treasurer, Steve Clark Steve went over the financial report for October & November, which was approved. Steve then shared a comparison of where we were at with the budget to date and gave an update on the new accounting program.

Executive Director, Mike Holden

President, Lori Heideman

Mike thanked everyone involved in making it a terrific weekend. Mike reminded clubs and county alliances to notify the AWSC office with election results, so they know who represents them. He also asked the directors for comments on the new director handbook. He reminded clubs that are buying tickets for the $10,000 raffle that they will have to pay $2,500 in taxes if they win and are not a 501(c) club.

Lori thanked the Northern Hornshoe Snowmobile Club for hosting the meeting and those who guided the rides on Saturday. Lori worked with the Next Gen Riders and ISMA (International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) in successfully obtaining a $3,000 grant to host a “First Time Ride” event. The event will be held in Mercer on January 24. It will be open to anyone ages 21 – 35 who is interested in getting into snowmobiling. She thanked all the volunteers who have been working hard to get trails open following the heavy snow early in the season.

Office Manager, Stormy Hovey

Vice President, Randy Murdock

Miss Snowflake, Jena Lenz

Randy spent some time explaining the different types of railroad crossings and what clubs need to be aware of when dealing with railroad property.

Jena reported on some of the 24 events she has attended so far and some that she has coming up. To invite her, send an email to misssnowflake2526@gmail. com.

Secretary, Sue Smedegard

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Sue announced the Groomer Show is coming up on February 4 – 5, in St. Germain at Arrowhead Groomers.

The Snowmobile Recreation Council will also be meeting on February 5, probably in Arbor Vitae.

Grant requests are due April 15, but new this year, applications for RTP funds are due March 1. If you have potential projects, make sure you get the information to your county coordinator in sufficient time. Please share the AWSC, KAOS, Next Gen Riders, and ACSA social media posts that promote all the positive things we are doing on your club pages. She provided other dates to remember; International Hall of Fame nominations are due April 1, and Iron Dog Brigade nominations are due March 1.

Next Gen Riders, Nick Grams

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Stormy gave a report on the trail passes sold so far. In December alone, 25,952 passes were sold by the office.

She reminded everyone that trail passes are available in July, just make sure your membership and registration have been renewed. If you are calling the office to order, please have your registration numbers and credit card available before calling. The online process works great. 2026 Convention information will be sent out in January.

Nick reported they now have 80 members and talked more about the first-time ride event.

They then held the drawing for the raffle they held as a fundraiser.

Audit/Insurance, Wally Thill

Magazine, Rachyl Burzinski

Wally reported to the audit committee on the books in December, and all looked good. He then introduced Amanda from FESA, who gave an overview of their proposal to provide a 5,000 death and dismemberment benefit for all our members at no cost. A letter would go out to each member explaining the additional benefits that would be available to those who send a card back.

The Insurance Committee recommended that the AWSC go ahead with this program. After some discussion, a motion was passed to table the vote until the next meeting to allow directors to take it back to their clubs for discussion.

Rachyl reminded everyone that club events need to be sent to Stormy, not Rachyl. Event forms found on the AWSC website. A discussion was held on possible cost savings for the magazine. It was pointed out that the magazine is the one way we can educate all our members, and the cost is less than one dollar per membership.

Trails, Gary Hilgendorf

Vintage, Jeff Schwaller

Gary reported that because there wasn’t enough money to pay for bridges, they have no funds for storm damage. He recommended that clubs keep entering it as maintenance in SNARS. He reminded everyone that if they have questions regarding SNARS, to go to your county coordinators, don’t call the AWSC office.

Jeff reported that ISHOF no longer has a physical presence at the World Snowmobile Headquarters in Eagle River and is looking for a new home. He announced they will again have a vintage sled display at the Let’s Ride event in Oshkosh on May 2. He talked about how snowmobiling doesn’t have to be expensive; there are plenty of good used machines out there.

Multi-use Trails, Don Mrotek Don announced the Sauk City, Wisconsin, River bridge will be available for snowmobile use next season. He reminded counties to be aware of other groups using state trails and talked about conflicts regarding a bicycle event on the Tuscobia.

Membership, Jim Lone Jim reported the current membership as of January 2, was 35,420, up 1,412 from last year, and 1,508 commercial members were up 265. The committee recommended AWSC look into the possibility of accepting e-checks. The committee is looking for submissions for a member spotlight feature for those going above and beyond.

Youth, KAOS They talked about their upcoming leadership ride, February 6-8, in Manitowish Waters. They reminded everyone to bring silent auction items to the convention.

Promotions/Publicity, Kate Fuchs They are looking at ways to better get our message out.

The backdrop for events will be ready this spring.

Legislative, Sam Landes Sam reported on SB700 and AB704, our companion bills to raise the registration and trail pass fees. The bills are introduced and have a good mix of co-sponsors.

At the time of the meeting, a committee hearing was scheduled for the Senate bill on January 6, and they were hoping for a hearing in the Assembly committee soon. Sam was hopeful the bills could be passed during this session, which ends in March.

Nominating, Dave Newman Dave announced they have candidates to fill each position. The candidates then announced their intentions. See the candidate profiles in this issue of WSN. If anyone else is interested in having their names on the ballot, please contact Dave Newman or Mike Holden.

Scholarship, Theresa Braudt They will be reviewing applications, and awardees will be notified in the first week of February.

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2026 CANIDATE PROFILES Lori Heideman, President

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am the current president of the AWSC. I have decided to run for a fourth term. I feel that there is more for me to accomplish within the AWSC. Last year, I advised that I had some items that I wanted to work on changing. I did accomplish some of these.

We, as the executive board, rewrote and updated our director’s manual. I have been working on some changes within the “of the year awards” and currently we are trying to pass our funding bill to help all our clubs. I do have more ideas to make our programs and our committees better and more efficient.

A bit of background on myself. I was the secretary of my local club, the Kellner Knights, for four years, as well as the vice president for four years. In the early 90s, I was on the committee that brought the snow show to Stevens Point. On that committee, I assisted with the vendors and the hospitality room. In 2000, I became the rep for Wood County, and in 2006, I transitioned to the Wood County Director position.

I was the Wood County Director until 2014. In 2014, I became the Vice President for the AWSC. During that time, I attended VIP rides, ACSA DC Fly Ins, and ISC, as well as being involved with the KAOS program. I also assisted our association coordinator with the snowmobile-friendly communities program.

In 2023, I became the president of the association. Before becoming president, I made it a mission of mine to get out to talk to many clubs and counties. I feel that club members know who the association is, but have no idea what we do or how we can help our membership. Through that outreach, I have learned many things, not only about myself and the association, but about our clubs and our membership.

I will continue to talk to our membership. I believe that listening, taking into consideration ideas, and change are an important part of this organization. Will we always agree? Perhaps not, but we can learn from each other and make snowmobiling a much better sport for the next generation.

I want to say thank you for the past support that I have received, and I hope that you will continue to support me this next year. If you have questions or ideas, let me know.

Tom Bey, Vice President

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ello, my name is Tom Bey, and I’m running for the position of AWSC Vice President. Snowmobiling has been a big part of my life for many years. I can remember as a child riding on a 1968 Ski Doo Olympic with my dad. I was hooked from day one. Most of my adult life, I have been involved in organized snowmobiling, becoming a member of the Kellner Knights Snowmobile Club in 1984, and my wife became the president of the Knights a few years later. I was the AWSC Wood County Director from 1997 until 2006.

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In 2002, my wife and I founded the Plover Spuds on Snow snowmobile club with the focus of keeping roads open to snowmobiling in the village of Plover, WI. Our club members became liaisons with the police department and worked on educating the public on the Village snowmobile rules, and as of today, the roads are still open to snowmobiles accessing the trail. I have served in the positions of president, vice president, and historian for the club over the years. I became a snowmobile safety instructor in 2002, understanding the importance of teaching our youth.

Many AWSC members will know me from my years of working on the Portage County Snow Show and Fall Workshop Committee in Stevens Point, WI. Currently, my wife and I are on the Portage County hospitality committee for the AWSC events held in Stevens Point. Snowmobiling runs deep in our family. My daughter is the Portage County Youth Advisor and a member of KAOS. Today, I am asking for your vote to be the next AWSC vice president. In the event of being elected as your vice president, I’ll do my best to represent Wisconsin snowmobilers in a professional manner, support our AWSC President, and serve the AWSC organization to the very best of my ability. United we trail, divided we fail…

Brianna Crotteau, Secretary

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ello everyone, my name is Brianna Crotteau. I am a member of the Chetek Snow Flyers & ATV Cruzers in Chetek, WI. I have been riding snowmobiles since my parents could fit a helmet on my head at the age of three. I am now 24 years old and graduated from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls with a degree in Agricultural Business and Dairy Science.

Today, I work at Gehl Acres Farm in Cameron, WI,

where we milk 120 registered Holsteins. When I’m not working, you can find me out on the lake, in my deer stand, helping my parents with their three small businesses, or riding some beautifully groomed trails with my snowmobile family.

To dig a little deeper, my club and AWSC involvement have continued to grow over the years. I have been learning more about our club equipment, participating in trail maintenance, signing, working with landowners, and grooming.

Aside from the trails, I am involved in a lot of our event planning for our club. I have created posters for our vintage ride, assisted with our social media pages, decorated the groomers for parades, helped with fundraising efforts, and helped with member recruitment.

At the state level, I was recently named AWSC Miss Snowflake 2023-2024, where I had the opportunity to travel the state and visit many of our phenomenal clubs. I was able to network and be a resource at the state level for our clubs which I’ve grown to have a passion for. Many times, I was also an educator for our Next Gen Riders and KAOS programs to help promote the youth in our sport. During my time networking with members of AWSC, there were also many conversations about directors’ meetings and what our committees are working on to help better the future of our organization. I currently serve on the magazine, snowmobilefriendly communities, and Next Gen Riders committees at the state level.

I am running for AWSC secretary this upcoming March and would truly appreciate your vote. I am very detailed in my work and enjoy updating and monitoring Facebook pages on social media. I have always believed that communication is key in any organization, which is why I plan to give my best efforts to ensure everyone has the information they need from the meeting minutes in a timely manner. I will also be a listening ear to help all of us continue to work well together and be a positive voice for the organization we all know and love.

Steve Clark, Treasurer

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t’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone, and it’s time to talk about running for the AWSC Treasurer position once again. I have had the opportunity to be your treasurer for the past two years, and I would like to serve you once again. I have learned a lot about the AWSC over the past two years and continue looking forward to meeting all of you.

For those who do not know me, my family and I reside in southern Wisconsin. I have been an active member of the Oregon SnoBlazers since 2005, serving as club treasurer and membership chair from 2012-2021. I have served as the Dane County Council of Snowmobile Clubs Treasurer from 2014 to 2021. Since 2022, I have been the AWSC Dane County Representative, also serving on the AWSC Safety and Education Committee. Although not my hometown club, I am also a member of the Mercer SnoGoers. In addition to my snowmobiling-related activities, I am a project designer and Department

Facilitator for Affiliated Engineers in Madison.

As a Wisconsin DNR-certified snowmobile instructor, I enjoy working alongside my family, hosting annual snowmobile safety courses in Dane County, and am proud that my wife (Lori) and son (Tanner) are also certified instructors.

I have attended AWSC Conventions and Workshops since 2014 and continue to learn something new at every event. My passion for snowmobiling and the snowmobiling community continues to grow as I strive to become more involved in the snowmobile community.

Additionally, attending International Snowmobile Conventions over the past few years has expanded my understanding and furthered my commitment from an international perspective.

Last May, I was also able to attend the ACSA DC Fly-in and represented Wisconsin at the nation’s Capitol.

I am running as AWSC Treasurer for a third term. Although we have made progress, I feel there is more to be accomplished as we continue to look at the budget and consider ways to reduce expenses to keep AWSC sustainable for years to come.

I look forward to continuing to work with the membership and directors, collaborating to form a balanced budget that is reasonable for all.

I have enjoyed representing you as an executive board member over the past two years and would be honored to serve you for another term. I would appreciate your support.

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WINTER DIRECTORS SNOW, TRAILS & BUSINESS: WINTER DIRECTORS MEETING WEEKEND

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he Winter Directors Meeting was held in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. Directors and reps from across the state had the opportunity to enjoy the area’s excellent snowmobile trails before turning their attention to business. Snowmobile tours, raffles, and dinners were all part of this year’s activities!

A huge shoutout and thank you to the Northern Hornshoe Snowmobile Club for hosting the Winter Directors Meeting, and to all the club members who volunteered their time to make the event possible. Your hard work and dedication truly made the event a success, and we greatly appreciated it and had a great time!

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ARCTIC CAT ACQUIRES WIDESCAPE EXPANDING WINTER RECREATION PORTFOLIO

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emonstrating its dedication to outdoor winter motorized recreation, Arctic Cat today announces the asset acquisition of Widescape™ – known for the Widescape WS250 stand-up enduro snowmobiles.

As part of the purchase, Arctic Cat has acquired the Widescape names, intellectual property, and existing product inventory from the previous Quebec-based company.

“The Widescape WS250 machine offers a very different winter recreational experience than traditional snowmobiles,” said Brad Darling, Arctic Cat President and CEO. “It provides riders with a playful experience and the ability to go places no other snowmobile can for $5,999 MSRP.” Defining A Widescape First introduced in 2023, the Widescape WS250 is a narrow, single-passenger vehicle designed for over-snow fun.

Its proprietary 242cc EFI liquid-cooled 4-stroke engine sends power through

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a traditional CVT clutching system to a 12- by 105-inch track featuring 1.5-inch lugs.

The track wraps around a single-shock rear suspension with 4 inches of travel. Up front, a 12-inch-wide single ski is connected to a dual-strut suspension with 5.5 inches of travel.

Riders typically stand atop the tunnel on non-slip material, and control the vehicle using traditional throttle and brake controls mounted on a raised handlebar. With its aluminum frame, tunnel, and handlebar plus composite bodywork, the WS250 has a dry weight of just 200 pounds. This lightweight construction enhances maneuverability and makes the vehicles very responsive to rider inputs.

Additional standard features include electric start, a tether cord, and a multi-function digital display screen/gauge.

Brand Commitment This acquisition is just the latest milestone for Arctic Cat. In the nine months since the brand was acquired by its new ownership group, Arctic Cat has launched new products in the snowmobile, ATV and side-by-side markets; restarted production; introduced and expanded new technologies such as electric power steering (EPS) on two-stroke snowmobiles; re-entered racing in a significant way; and continued to grow its dealer base across North America and beyond.

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FEATURE EVENT 2026 DECKER TRIPLE CROWN - To Pay Out $20,000.00 Plus Prizes By: David Sarna, Manawa Snodeo, Executive Director

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n honor of former Eagle River Derby Complex owners Richard and Audrey Decker, the 2nd Annual Decker Triple Crown ice oval racing series is being offered this coming season to all ISR legal Formula F-500 drivers. This will be a three-race series running in conjunction with the Pro Vintage Racing (PVR) scheduled events at three separate locations, plus a final.

Qualifier 1: WCDC Vintage Weekend, Eagle River, WI; Jan. 9-11 Qualifier 2: Wausau 525 Track, Wausau, WI; Jan. 31 Qualifier 3: Outagamie Conservation Club, Hortonville, WI; Feb. 7 LCQ and Finals, Manawa Snodeo, Manawa, WI; Feb. 21 Contestants will race for cumulative points at each race to be included in the “Top 10” and a front row starting spot in the final feature race at Manawa’s Snodeo Feb. 21. Bonus points are available for attending each race and taking the green flag. There will also be a Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) before the feature at Manawa, when 11th through 20th place will race off to pull two for a back row start in the final.

The Champion will receive a $10,000.00 cash payout, delivered to the winner in $1.00 bills in two sealed briefcases by police escort.

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Places second through tenth will also receive cash prizes totaling $10,000 and merchandise.

This is a series and final “you don’t want to miss”!

For more information, go to the “Decker Triple Crown” Facebook page or manawasnodeo.org.

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JOHN DEERE’S SNOW YEARS By: AWSC Vintage & History Committee

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ohn Deere produced snowmobiles out of their plant in Horicon, Wisconsin, from 1972 to 1984. By 1984, the snowmobile markets were on the downslide as there were so many companies manufacturing snowmobiles that it became hard to keep up, and snowmobiles were not their priority.

John Deere sold all their parts, supplies, and resources to Polaris.

That John Deere’s famous “Nothing Runs Like a Deere” slogan was penned when they started making snowmobiles in 1972.

In 1980, John Deere was the official snowmobile supplier to the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.

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FEATURE PRODUCT RAD LIGHTS

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ver the decades, snowmobiling has evolved significantly, from the first motorized toboggans to what we have today with high-performance sleds, technology, advanced riding gear, and improved protective equipment. As the sport continues to advance, it also introduces increased risks.

When meeting oncoming traffic, riders are often taught to take one hand off the handlebars to signal how many riders are behind them. How many times have you encountered another snowmobiler in a less-than-ideal situation– a blind corner, while navigating one-foot-deep bumps, traveling up or down a hill or poor weather conditions? While the idea behind signaling is intended to help keep the trails safer, signaling during these times is actually extremely unsafe due to removing your hands from the snowmobile and taking focus off the challenging terrain or conditions you are riding.

Out west, advancements in rider safety have introduced a solution: signaling lights that allow you to communicate without taking a hand off the handlebars. These lights are designed to give oncoming traffic information about your group or potential hazards, allowing for safer communication on the trail.

The light features three modes: Yellow Light- indicating there are additional riders behind you.

Green Light- signaling you are the last rider of the group.

Flashing Yellow- added visibility for emergency or caution situations.

Depending on the model, the light can be connected through direct wiring or plugged into the RCA Plug. The lights are mounted on the left side of the snowmobile in an easily seen location. They are easy to mount or can be attached using strong Velcro or double-sided adhesive. I have personally used both methods without any issues.

Our lights have all been compact, ensuring they do not detract from the sled’s overall appearance. Setup is simple; once installed, you select the appropriate color based on your position in the riding group, and the light remains on as long as the snowmobile is running.

My goal is to educate as many people as possible as to what these lights mean when they see them on the trails. At the end of the day, I am not a salesperson, I’m simply a girl who is passionate about safety! These lights will keep us all safer. If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to email me. I would be happy to help.

The light on the Miss Snowflake sled is a RAD Light. It was generously donated by Rockz Toyz for my sled to bring awareness and support safe riding!

Jena Lenz AWSC Miss Snowflake 2025–2026 AWSC Miss Snowflake awscmisssnowflake misssnowflake2526@gmail.com

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CLUB NEWS THANK YOU BOB By: Jay Fleming, Brenda, and Barry Thebo

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nowmobile season starts early for Bob Buchman. Bob has been the trailmaster for Polar Bear Riders of Hortonville, Wisconsin, for the past 33 years. He knows the trails well and keeps them marked and groomed throughout the season. He orders signs, contacts landowners, and organizes a trail marking day in November to get the trails marked and brushed for the upcoming snowmobile season. The Polar Bear Riders mark and maintain approximately 14 miles of trails in Outagamie County.

Bob also takes care of the club’s tractor, disc, and drag. Being a landowner and living on the trail makes it easy to store the equipment on his property. He makes sure the equipment is in working order, greasing everything, putting chains on the tractor, and whatever else needs to be done to have the equipment working properly.

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While the 14 miles of trails are coming together, Bob prepares to teach a snowmobile safety class every December. This past December was Bob’s 40th year of teaching snowmobile safety.

During his 40 years of teaching, he has had multi-generations of families in his class and also all 10 of his grandchildren. He stresses safety while out riding and also adds some of his own real-life situations to the class. This personal experience helps hold their attention. Bob explains the importance of staying on trails and what it means to the landowners. He stresses that without the landowners, our trails would not exist. It is a privilege to snowmobile, not a right.

At close to 84 years old, Bob is thinking about letting other members of the club take over the safety classes. Bob enjoyed teaching the children about the sport of snowmobiling that he loves so much. Bob always says that at his age, while he sometimes feels like he is 83, it is amazing how he can get on a sled and ride all day with no issues. When he rides, he likes to put miles on. Stopping only when he has to, for fuel and food.

Members of the Polar Bear Riders snowmobile club would like to thank Bob for so many years of service; his knowledge, he shares with other member is priceless. Like other snowmobile clubs, volunteers are the heart of making snowmobiles possible. Thank you, Bob!

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POK A SNOZ SNOWMOBILE & ATV CLUB DONATES TO NEVER FORGOTTEN HONOR FLIGHT By: Malayna Polum, Secretary Pok A Snoz Snowmobile/ATV Club

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n December 4, the Pok A Snoz Snowmobile/ATV Club presented a check for $559 to the Never Forgotten Honor Flight (NFHF), supporting the organization’s mission to fly veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials built in their honor.

Jim Campbell, co-founder and vice president of marketing for the NFHF, accepted the donation and thanked club members for their continued support. He emphasized that community gifts like theirs are essential to sustaining the program.

“We started 16 years ago,” Campbell said. “On this Veterans Day, we just flew our 54th flight. Your donation will pay for one of those veterans to fly.”

The Pok A Snoz club raised the funds through its monthly 50/50 drawings in 2025. Their contribution directly funds one veteran’s full Honor Flight experience, including travel with a designated guardian — often a friend or family member.

Campbell explained that the Wausau-based NFHF hub serves 13 Wisconsin counties, including Portage County, and has transported more than 5,200 veterans to Washington, D.C., since its founding.

The program’s most recent flight on October 27, included 58 Portage County veterans, a point of pride for local supporters.

He also spoke about the profound emotional impact the trips have on aging veterans, many of whom never received a proper welcome home.

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Photos provided by Point Metro Wire, Brandi Makuski “The common thread — and I’ve heard it so many hundreds of times — is this was the best day of my life,” he said. “When you’re looking in the eyes of a 90-year-old, it brings you to tears.”

He added that the Never Forgotten Honor Flight has never held a formal fundraiser, relying entirely on community donations. The program currently operates four flights each year, made possible by contributions from clubs and organizations like Pok A Snoz.

WANDA, THE SNO-BLAZERS’ LADY OF THE WOODS By: Erin Jones, Columbus - Fall River Sno-Blazers President

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remember one of my first times riding on the Columbus Fall River Sno-Blazers trails with my family on my Yamaha Bravo.

After crossing farm field after field, we slowed our pace to wind through the woods and came to a stop. My dad jumped off his sled to introduce me to the lady of the woods, Wanda. We had a good laugh and carried on. After joining the Sno-Blazers in my adult life, I learned the full story of Wanda.

Sometime in the 1980s, longtime member Harley Woodward was passing through Columbus, and the JCPenney store had announced its permanent closure. He noticed a shy and lonely young lady who was tossed aside and decided she needed a home. She favored the outdoors and quickly became the lady of the woods, stationed trailside to welcome all that passed through.

Every year, she greeted snowmobilers, sometimes giving them a startle, not expecting to see a “person” as they rounded the corner.

She was dressed in a variety of apparel to keep you guessing, from Wisconsin Badgers and Green Bay Packers t-shirts, and even more!

Wanda was quite popular; many would stop to say hello, and when you could actually take pictures with your phones, she was the subject of many group photos and selfies.

Wanda worked hard, winter after winter, while hibernating from spring through fall. In the spring of 2024, the winter freezing and thawing had finally taken its toll, and she was sadly put to rest. We knew the woods would be extra quiet without her presence, and that’s when I started to think, maybe she had relatives somewhere!

After countless hours of online research, low and behold, we found her long-lost family member, Wando! He was honored to hear the story of Wanda and volunteered to take her place as long as his girlfriend, Ivana, could join.

On behalf of the Columbus Fall River Sno-Blazers, I invite you to ride our trails and introduce yourself to Wando and Ivana, located on the Harley and Betsy Woodward Honorary Trail! Share your photos on Instagram or Facebook or donate to Harley’s Memorial Fund via Venmo (@CFRsno-blazers).

This story is shared in loving memory of Harley Woodward, who passed on October 14, 2025. Harley was the foundation of the Columbus Fall River Sno-Blazers, leading members with his passion for the club, the people, and the sport. Joining the club in 1975, he served as president, vice president, treasurer, and trail boss, as well as club ambassador, landowner relationship manager, member recruiter, and everything in between. He also represented our club with the Columbia County Association of Snowmobile Clubs, serving as liaison for over 20 years, as well as the president, vice president, and treasurer for CCASC. In 2015, he was awarded AWSC Snowmobiler of the Year, a deserving title that he cherished dearly, to recognize all of his efforts over the years. The absence of his leadership, friendship, thoughtfulness, and sense of humor is felt by all those who knew him. Thank you, Harley, for everything!

PLAIN HILLCREST RIDERS HOST SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSE Submitted by: Stephen Kerska, Hillcrest Trail Boss & Treasurer

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e hosted our snowmobile safety class back in December, and I want to congratulate all of the graduates. I hope to see you out on the trails, starting what I know can be a lifelong adventure of riding safely and responsibly. A huge thank you to my fellow instructors, Greg (Trail Boss & VP) and Ross (Trail Boss & Sauk Co. Trail Coordinator), who dedicate their time year after year to this class. Greg and Ross have been teaching for eight years, and I’m proud to be in my eighteenth year. Teaching and supporting the youth of snowmobiling is something we truly care about, and it’s rewarding to watch the next generation grow in the sport.

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Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs – Wesbsite: www.awsc.org 529 Trail Side Dr., Suite 200, DeForest, WI 53532 Phone: 800-232-4108 or 608-846-5530 • Fax: 608-846-5534 • Email: awsc@awsc.org President - Lori Heideman • president@awsc.org • 715-741-0488 • Vice President – Randy Murdock • vicepresident@awsc.org • 608-343-0580 Secretary - Sue Smedegard • secretary@awsc.org • 715-791-0082 • Treasurer – Steve Clark • 608-843-9546 • treasurer@awsc.org Executive Director - Mike Holden • execdir@awsc.org • 920-980-2321

AWSC DIRECTORS AND REPS BY COUNTY Adams County Director | Warren Starner 262-255-5292 | wstarner@wi.rr.com Adams County Rep | John Steinke 715-459-1361 |johnadamz73@gmail.com Ashland County Director John Westfahl 920-740-5020 | jwwestfahl@gmail.com Ashland County Rep | Bob Meinholz 608-852-7436 | morefords@yahoo.com Barron County Director | Pete Schneider 715-234-6636 | schneiderconst@gmail.com Barron County Rep | Markie Hansen 715-651-7207 | markie_ann@yahoo.com Bayfield County Director | Bayfield County Rep | Brown County Director | Ron Kucera 920-655-7034 | rsk2140@gmail.com Brown County Rep | Alan Mazna 920-819-5128/920-321-8551 | alanmazna@yahoo.com Buffalo County Director | Rick Duellman 608-687-3419 | duellman.rick@gmail.com Buffalo County Rep | Dave Green 715-495-9766 | davefixeshomes@gmail.com Burnett County Director | Jon Schoepke 715-349-7340 | schoepke@sirentel.net Burnett County Rep | Jim Smedegard 715-656-3855 | suesmed@gmail.com Calumet County Director | Calumet County Rep | Chippewa County Director Dan Westaby | 715-210-4909 | Danwestaby51@gmail.com Chippewa County Rep | Jean Rygiel 715-829-0503 | greenie19446@gmail.com Clark County Director | Dennis Johnson 715-644-2039 | 500ssskidoo@gmail.com Clark County Rep | Paul Drescher 715-743-4752 | padrescher@tds.net Columbia County Director John (Jr) Brozek | 920-382-2620 jnttbrozek@centurytel.net Columbia County Rep Jason Grams | 920-450-1704 jgrams@azco-inc.com Crawford County Director | Chris Olson 608-778-9767 | olsonfeed@gmail.com Dane County Director | Sam Landes 608-849-7680 | slandes58@gmail.com Dane County Rep Steve Clark 608-843-9546 | clarkslc1@gmail.com Dodge County Director | Daniel Reinhardt 920-296-0665 | nanapoppyr77@yahoo.com Dodge County Rep | Brad Lagerman 920-210-9591 cblagerman70@sbcglobal.net Door County Director Steve Sohns 920-839-1247 | sohns2833@gmail.com Door County Rep | Kevin Seiler 920-493-4620 | jackseiler1234@gmail.com Douglas County Director | Matt Holter 715-296-1012 | mahcol1012@yahoo.com Douglas County Rep | Bruce Bergsten 218-591-2741 | sno4me.bb@gmail.com Dunn County Director | Steve Baier 715-495-3269 | thebaiers@wwt.net Dunn County Rep | Kevin Knospe 715-235-9685 | kdknosp@wwt.net Eau Claire County Director | Ron Larson 715-828-6559 | txlindy@charter.net Eau Claire County Rep | Max Henning 715-864-6389 | maxhenning4@gmail.com Florence County Director | Jim Petroff | 906-396-3782 jimpetroff4@gmail.com

DIRECTORS AT LARGE (PAST PRESIDENTS)

Doug Johnson | 715-268-6025 djsnow@amerytel.net Orv Langohr | 920-565-4277 Scott Makowski | 262-794-3061 cookymanbev@gmail.com Dave Newman | 715-212-7914 | riprider56@gmail.com Donna White | 920-348-5719 snodirdj@gmail.com

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Florence County Rep | Jerry Heidtke 920-946-7019 | jrheidtke3@gmail.com Fond Du Lac County Director Ben Costello | 920-251-4690 | 3020costello@live.com Fond Du Lac County Rep | Tami Conlon 920-229-5608 |snowmobilefdlcty@gmail.com Forest County Director | Calvin Schmidt 414-791-9760 | calschmidt23@gmail.com Forest County Rep | Robert Erdman 715-484-2277 | ezdock@dwave.net Grant County Director | Theresa Braudt 608-988-6590 | theresabraudt@yahoo.com Grant County Rep | Patrick Neff 608-739-3211 | neff0315@gmail.com Green County Director | Darren Roth 608-214-9760 | roth9400@gmail.com Green County Rep | Mark Stephens 608-844-0018 | mks601@msn.com Green Lake County Director Tim Beier 920-858-0473 | proplowing@gmail.com Green Lake County Rep | Hailey Beier | 920-382-0475 hailey.beier@icloud.com Iowa County Director | Jerry Buol 608-575-4319 | fatboyten@yahoo.com Iowa County Rep | Scott Carlson 608-425-0063 l acemechanic@mhtc.net Iron County Director | Larry Erickson 715-561-4834 | lderickson46@gmail.com Iron County Rep | Joe Olson 715-561-3313 | joeandkathy687@gmail.com Jackson County Director | Joe Kniseley 715-896-4695 | joeteresakniseley@gmail.com Jackson County Rep | Kris Ward 715-225-8930 | wards2530@gmail.com Jefferson County Director Sherman Lawson | 920-648-2531 bigsherm@charter.net Jefferson County Rep | Ethan Degner 920-723-2259 | degner24@gmail.com Juneau County Director | Mike Hack 715-886-5999 | mwhack@wctc.net Kenosha County Director | Sean Moore 262-496-4984 | moore.68@outlook.com Kenosha County Rep | Jeff Gronli 262-721-7332 | jeffgro2003@yahoo.com Kewaunee County Director Jay Thompson | 920-676-2479 jaysthompson66@yahoo.com Kewaunee County Rep | Josh Haen 920-819-2289 | jbhaen@yahoo.com La Crosse County Director | Kyle Soden 608-386-4587 | ksoden22@gmail.com La Crosse County Rep | Nancy Olson 608-780-2524(C) | olybsnow@charter.net Lafayette County Director | Brian Larson 608-574-7717 | wiota1998bjl@outlock.com Lafayette County Rep Brian Bredeson 608-482-5380 | brbredeson@gmail.com Langlade County Director | Tim Grall 715-216-3910 | tlgrall@hotmail.com Langlade County Rep | Steve Noskowiak 715-610-1459 | sjjmnosko87@gmail.com Lincoln County Director | Gary Hilgendorf 715-453-2629 | revitup2@frontier.com Lincoln County Rep | Mark Swope 715-218-7165|swamper@frontier.com Manitowoc County Director | Brian Woelfel 920-286-2709 | kbwoelfel@tm.net Manitowoc County Rep | Kris Woelfel 920-286-2709 | kbwoelfel@tm.net Marathon County Director Wayde Kreager | 715-842-0694 wayde@kreagerinsurance.com Marathon County Rep | AJ Kreager 715-581-8610 | misssnowflake2122@gmail.com

AWSC COUNTY YOUTH REPS Buffalo | Christian Langhorst Buffalo | Bray Wilkerson Burnett | Mitchell Hobbie Chippewa | Macy Lagesse Fond Du Lac | Oliva Mueller Jefferson | Campbell Krause

Marinette County Director | Jeff Schwaller 715-927-5160 | jschwaller50@gmail.com Marinette County Rep | Karen Heidewald 773-320-3235 | karenrh.rrr@gmail.com Marquette County Director Mathew Buchholz | 608-354-8708 | marqawscdirrep@gmail.com Marquette County Rep | James Johnson 608-296-2085 | kmjohnson@marqs.net Milwaukee County Director Milwaukee County Rep | Darin Prihoda Monroe County Director | Jason Guthrie 608-372-7019 | arlog8891@hotmail.com Monroe County Rep | Thomas Popp 608-372-9050 | uniquesigns@centurytel.net Oconto County Director Deb Uhlenbrauck | 920-373-8578 uhlenbrauck@centurylink.net Oconto County Rep | Gary Wagner 920-960-6823 | garywagner577@gmail.com Oneida County Director Steve (Fuzzy) Moran | 715-367-0676 swamph2ofuzzy@gmail.com Oneida County Rep | Scott Swendson 414-550-8961 | scott@swendsonmotorsports.com Outagamie County Director | Gary Timm 920-841-6177 | gbcaetmm@gmail.com Outagamie County Rep | David Gaskill 920-309-0140 | dgaskillsnow@gmail.com Ozaukee County Director | Wally Thill 262-692-9165 | wallyth57@gmail.com Pepin County Director | CJ Spindler 715-563-4982 | cj.spindler@outlook.com Pepin County Rep | Gary Bauer 715-495-1532 | grbauer@nelson-tel.net Pierce County Director | Roger Spindler 715-495-8836 | jrspin@bevcomm.net Pierce County Rep | Scott Evans 715-222-3224 | scott.hugh.evans@gmail.com Polk County Director | Dan Carlson 715-566-0177 | dkcarlson.949@gmail.com Polk County Rep | Doug Johnson 715-554-2051 | djsnow@amerytel.net Portage County Director | Brian Swan 715-824-2585 | mrsleddin@gmail.com Portage County Rep John Spreda 715-347-4072 | johnspreda@tds.net Price County Director | Jim Walcisak 715-905-0100 | jawalcis@gmail.com Price County Rep | Deric Bilgrien 715-820-3662 | globalderic@hotmail.com Racine County Director | Mike Pauers 262-822-7277 | mpauersrtb@yahoo.com Racine County Rep | Jim Lone 262-332-1536 | jameslone19@yahoo.com Richland County Director | Kerry Severson 608-604-5911 | kseverson99@gmail.com Richland County Rep | Eric Siemandel 608-604-1031 | mtnmaxman600@gmail.com Rock County Director | Rodney Burzinski 608-207-0065 rodney.burzinski@abcsupply.com Rock County Rep | Erica Voelker 608-447-1621 | erkeehn@gmail.com Rusk County Director | Jason Frye 715-595-3047 | jaythepyro@yahoo.com Rusk County Rep | Galen Story 715-452-5753 | ggsect16@gmail.com Sauk County Director | Tim Lins 608-574-5930| tlins79@gmail.com Sauk County Rep | Ted Walmer 608-576-2223 | walmer1997@gmail.com

Sawyer County Director | Cathy LaReau 715-558-8966 | cathy@sawyercountytrails.com Sawyer County Rep | Don Mrotek 715-634-8458 | don.mrotek@gmail.com Shawano County Director Carol Grunewald | 715-754-5144 carol_g_1979@frontiernet.net Shawano County Rep Katie Ann Grunewald | 715-754-5144 ktang 16@yahoo.com Sheboygan County Director | Mike Holden 920-980-2321 | holdenmach@outlook.com Sheboygan County Rep | Larry Rietbrock 920-645-5771 | larryrietbrock@tds.net St. Croix County Director Michael Fletcher | 715-386-9016 mfletch9016@gmail.com St. Croix County Rep | Rob Hackworthy 715-977-2173 | hackworo@gmail.com Taylor County Director | Nick Meyer 715-965-3682 | westborosnodusters@gmail.com Taylor County Rep | Ann Weymouth 847-508-1764 l weymouta@hotmail.com Trempealeau County Director Norbie Ziegler | 608-865-0362 ziegler.n14@gmail.com Trempealeau County Rep | Paula Ziegler 608-865-0645 | pjziegler24@gmail.com Vernon County Director | Lee Johnson 608-632-1328 | lcjohnson@mwt.net Vilas County Director | Dan Beck 715-891-6324 | dwbrusty@yahoo.com Vilas County Rep | Jon Cooksey | 715-614-9003 | cruiservp@gmail.com Walworth County Director | Chuck Gamache 847-217-9482 | cwgamache@gmail.com Walworth County Rep | Dan Knop | 262-215-3347 | dnc@genevaonline.com | Washburn County Director | Gwen Welter 715-635-2614 | gwenga@hotmail.com Washburn County Rep | Julie Ringlien 715-520-3120 | jringlien6040@gmail.com Washington County Director Dean Wandel | 414-322-0872 dwandel1@wi.rr.com Washington County Rep | Jerry Zier 262-628-2282 | jerryzier50@gmail.com Waukesha County Director | Karen Jeras | 262-617-1137 | sledbugs@hotmail.com Waukesha County Rep | Andy Slaby 262-424-5917 | andy.slaby@gmail.com Waupaca County Director | Ronald Fietzer 920-982-2760 Waupaca County Rep | David Sarna 920-470-1417 | sarnadave@gmail.com Waushara County Director | Stuart McIntyre | 715-258-9316 stuandjoanie@yahoo.com Waushara County Rep | David Barker 715-335-6561 | wildqwlt@uniontel.net Winnebago County Director | Paul Kuehnl | 920-915-6527 l turfworkspro@yahoo.com Winnebago County Rep | Mike Giese 920-450-5865 | wabmko@gmail.com Wood County Director | Mike Herzberg 715-498-3274 | irideall@yahoo.com Wood County Rep | Chris Hanson 715-305-4827 | flagople1985@gmail.com

YOUTH ADVISORS

Oconto | Chloe Schroeder Oneida | Julia Gray Oneida | Silas Fetrow Polk | Addison Jagielo Polk | Clarese Turner Portage | Autumn Polum

Brown | Bryce Allen-KAOS Secretary Columbia | Parker Grams Dane | Tanner Clark-KAOS President Jackson | Jake Ward- KAOS Vice President Jefferson | Jena Lenz-KAOS Treasurer Monroe | Sara Guthrie Monroe | Lucas Williams Portage | Abby Bey Waukesha | Aubrey Dill

EVENTS FEBRUARY 4 & 5: St Germain, WI Annual Groomer Show, Arrowhead Groomers Hamblen Equipment Inc., 6351 Highway 70 E, St Germain, WI, 9am-4pm / 9am-2pm. Free Entry – Lunch provided

by St Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club. Ride and drive new equipment. Info: Clint Hamblen / 715-479-4200 / info@ arrowheadgroomers.com.

7: Conover, WI Conover Sno-Buddies Italian Night, Conover Recreation Center, 4697 Park Circle Dr, Conover, WI, 4-7pm. Enjoy Italian entrees, salad, bread and dessert. Raffle tickets and 50/50 drawings too. Proceeds help support trail maintenance. Info: support@conoversnobuddies.com / https://www.facebook.com/ ConoverSnoBuddies 7: Presque Isle, WI Presque Isle/Winchester Snobunnies King of the Lake, Lynx Lake Resort and Bar, 10683 County Road B, Presque Isle, WI, 8am – 5pm. Snowmobile drag races in multiple classes with cash prize payouts. 50/50 and other raffles, plus gear for sale and opportunities to engage with sponsors. Info: Website and Facebook / snobunnies.com 7: Fond Du Lac, WI Holyland Snowflyers Vintage Piston Burners Winter Show and Ride the Bol, Kiekhaefer Park Aeromarine SnoBol, W4235 Kiekhaefer Pkwy, Fond Du Lac, WI, 8am-?. Come ride your vintage snowmobile on the ½ mile oval track! Starting at 8am - ?, parade lap at noon, big ticket raffle drawing at 4pm. Info: Darrin Lefeber / 920-273-9601 / holylandsnowflyers.com 7: Neva Corners, WI Deerbrook Bridge Runners 23rd Annual Classic Cruise, Quinns Bar, County Road A, Neva Corners, Wi, 10am – 8pm.

Vintage and Antique Snowmobile Ride – Register at 10am, at noon

we ride. Raffle for 1972 Polaris Colt. Basket raffles, 50/50, and more. $15 entry fee for the ride. Info: Mike Boldig / 715-216-1151 / Deerbrook Bridge Runners.

7: Land O’ Lakes, WI Frosty Snowmobile Club 3 Bear Sled Dog Races, Land O Lakes Town Hall, 4337 Town Hall Rd, Land O’ Lakes, WI, 10am to 2pm. A full day event of Sled Dog Racing the starts & ends at the Land O’ Lakes Town Hall. Food, fun, and crafts. Stop by the Frosty Bonfire to warm up and enjoy some hot chocolate.

Good will donations. Info: Charlene Bukowiecki / 708-638-0648 / queen15charlene@gmail.com.

7: Stetsonville, WI 4th Annual Tired Iron Vintage Riders Snowmobile Show & Ride, Centennial Community Center, 412 E Cenennial Ave, Stetsonville, WI, 8:30am. Registration 8:30 am to 11am, $5.00 per sled, $20.00 4 or more. Trail Ride 1:00pm, with awards after this year’s feature sled, Scorpion! Awards for classes Original & Restored. Info:Leon / 715-427-5441 or Paul / 715-965-3633 / Tired Iron Vintage Riders Snowmobile Club Facebook Page.

7: Mosinee, WI Emmet Sno Drifters 11th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Show, Halder Community Hall, 135125 Halder Dr, Mosinee, WI, 9am-4pm. Food, refreshments, and basket raffles.

Fun and excitement for all!! Info: emmetsnodrifters@gmail.com / 715-212-9302 / www.facebook.com/EmmetSnoDrifters.

7: Tony, WI Ladysmith Driftbusters Brat and Chili Feed, Adventures Resort, N6557 County Road I, Tony, WI, 11am – 3pm. 3 miles north of Tony, WI on County Road I and trails 12 and 99. Food, games, and prizes will be available and our big raffle drawing at 3pm. Will be held the same day as Adventures Resort snowmobile drag races.

Info: Jennifer Steen / 928-607-9042 / Ladysmith Driftbusters SC Facebook Page.

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7: Adams, WI Grand Marsh Pathfinders Snowmobile Club 26th Annual Antique Snowmobile Review, Connell’s Cedar Shack, 2248 Highway 13, Adams, WI 9am. Saturday Feb 7, 2026, Adams, WI, Connell’s Cedar Shack, 26th annual Antique Snowmobile Review, Registration 9-Noon, Trophies at 2pm, Trophies for original and restored 1981-2001, 1970-1980, 1969-older. Info: Todd / 608-5473745.

7: Ellsworth, WI Rush River Trail Riders Snow Days, Rush River Trail Rider Clubhouse, N4775 450th St, Ellsworth, WI, 10am. Come visit our clubhouse, enjoy some food and fun. It’s our annual fundraiser and there will be lots of opportunities to win. This year on our large raffle we are giving away a 2026 Skidoo MXZ 600. Info: Brian Pieper / 715-273-5203 / Rush River Trail Riders Facebook Page.

7: Plainfield, WI Tri-County Riders February Fundraiser, S&J R-Bar, 118 W North St, Plainfield, WI 2:00-6:00pm. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at our yearly snowmobile fundraiser. We will have many amazing things. Fundraiser: baskets/items for raffle, 50/50s, a meat raffle, AND live music! We are selling our CASH raffle tickets now until all are sold, selling 300 total. Tickets are $20 a piece, and winners will be drawn at 6 pm day of the event. The winner does not need to be present to win. Proceeds benefit the Tri-County Riders snowmobile trail system. Info: Ruth / tricountyridersinc@ gmail.com.

7: Crandon, WI Lumberjack Memorial Trails (LMT) 3rd Annual Vintage Snowmobile & Groomer Show. Crandon International Raceway 10104 US HWY 8, Crandon WI Registration 9:00am12:00pm. $5.00 entry fee per sled. Awards presentation 1:00 pm.

Heated Track Pavilion. Food, beverages, 50/50 raffles and more.

You will have an opportunity to take your sled around the worldfamous Crandon Brush Run Track! Info: call/text Brent- 920-3792164 or email/call/text Dave- ziff@ymail.com 920-716-2552. Come join us for a fun day while supporting the LMT equipment and trail maintenance fund.

7 & 8: Plymouth, WI Plymouth Snow Rangers & Midwest Snocross 48th annual Budweiser Classic Race of Champions. 1/4 mile south of the intersection of Highway 57 & 23 in Plymouth, Wisconsin.

Starting at 8am both days. Spectators will have a full line of bleachers, along with a large heated building with large screen TVs. A full menu of concessions will include both food & drinks all day long. Spectator admission $15 per day or $25 for a weekend pass. Kids ages 12 and younger who are not racing are free if accompanied by an adult. Tickets will be available to purchase at the gate. Saturday evening, once the racing has ended, music along with drinks & food.

8: Manitowish Waters, WI Manitowish Waters Sno Skeeter Snowmobile Breakfast Fundraiser, Pea Patch Motel and Saloon, 145 County Road W, Manitowish Waters, WI, 8am-11am. Sno Skeeter Snowmobile Breakfast Club Fundraiser. Location: 145 County Road W, Manitowish Water, WI. Sunday, February 8, 2026. 8am to 11am.

Info: 715-543-2455 / sno-skeeter.org.

8: Presque Isle, WI Presque Isle/Winchester Snobunnies Mid Winter Event-Meat Raffle, PI Pub 11583 County Road B, Snowmobile Trail #6, Presque Isle, WI, 4-9pm. Meat raffle, 50/50 drawing during the super bowl. Info: Website and Facebook / snobunnies.com 8: Medford, WI Tired Iron Vintage Riders Snowmobile Club Memorial Vintage Snowmobile Ride, Cindy’s Bar and Grill, 7958 WI-64 (6 miles West of Medford, WI) Medford, WI 54451, 1:00pm.

Will take place if the trails are open. Info: Leon / 715-427-5441 or Paul / 715-965-3633. Tired Iron Vintage Riders Snowmobile Club Facebook Page.

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9 – 12 : Lac Du Flambeau, WI Northern Lights Snowmobile Club Overnight Ride Extravaganza, Lake of the Torches, 510 Old Abe Rd, Lac Du Flambeau, WI, All day and all night. Info: Jim Nykolayko / 715-360-6020 / jimnykolayko@gmail.com.

13 & 14: St Germain, WI St Germain Snowmobile Club Food Tent, St Germain Shoot-Out & Knockers Bikini Run, West Bay, Little Saint Germain Lake, St Germain, WI, 10am – 4pm. The Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club will be providing food and beverages at this exciting event. Visit our heated tent on the ice to warm up and support our club’s trail grooming efforts. Info: St Germain Area Chamber of Commerce / 715-477-2205 / saintgermainchamber@ gmail.com.

14: Manitowish Waters, WI Manitowish Waters Sno Skeeters Winter Rendezvous, Sno Skeeter Groomer Barn, 5733 Airport Rd, Manitowish Waters, WI, 10am-6pm. Family event, food, raffle baskets, 2026 Ski Doo Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package.

Groomer rides, kids activities, fun for the whole family. Info: 715543-2455 / sno-skeeter.org.

14: Presque Isle, WI Presque Isle/Winchester Snobunnies Basket Raffle, PI Pub, 11583 County Road B, Snowmobile Trail #6, Presque Isle, WI, 11am drawing at 4pm. Donated basket raffle, 50 items donated from local businesses. Info: Website and Facebook / snobunnies.com 14: Pickerel, WI Tombstone Pickerel Snowmobile Club Chili Ride, Tombstone Pickerel Snowmobile Clubhouse, N9398 County Road DD, Pickerel, WI, 3 – 6pm, Tombstone Pickeral SC, Chili Ride In, Tombstone Pickerel Tractor Barn, N9398 County Road DD, 3-6pm, free chili, hotdogs, and deserts, raffles, silent auction items. Info: Patti Vogt / 920-642-3777 / tpscvp@gmail.com.

14: Land O’ Lakes, WI Frosty Snowmobile Club Bent’s Camp Radar Run, Bents Camp Restaurant, Bar & Resort, 6882 N Helen Creek Rd, Land O’ Lakes, WI, 9am to 2pm. Bent’s Camp Radar Run returns for 2026! FOOD, FUN, & FAST! This event benefits Frosty Snowmobile Club who maintains snowmobile trails in Land O’ Lakes. Radar Run classes for all – Ice Bar – Bikini Run – Games & Raffles -600hp sleds.

14: Drummond, WI Drummond Dirt & Sno-Jacks 26th Annual Drummond Bar Stool Races, Drummond Lake Park, 52455 Drummond Lake Rd, Drummond, Wi, 12-5. 26th Annual Bar Stool Races-Bayfield County’s biggest winter day party. Celebrating with Zany Downhill Races on Bar Stools, wipeouts, trophies, cash prizes, more; brats, burgers, hot dogs, and bling. Music all day by DJ Jaeger Sound, heated pavilion, big money raffle, 50/50 raffles, hole in one Ice Golf, Moose’s Buschh Run, shuttles, and more. Proceeds benefit the construction of a new groomer. Info: Jeff Zeilenga / drummondsnojacks@gmail.com / Drummond Dirt & Sno-Jacks Bar Stool Races Facebook.

14: Wisconsin Rapids, WI Kellner Knights Winterfest 2026, Anchor Bay Bar and Grill, 1259 Anchor Bay Landing Dr, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Radar Run is 10 – 3pm, Live Band / Raffles is 5 – 9pm. 10 – 3 Radar Run, 50/50 Raffles all day. 4:00pm Raffle Baskets. Info: Eric Siler / 715-570-0790 / Facebook Kellner Knights Snowmobile Club / kellnerknightssc@gmail.com.

14: West Bend, WI Kewaskum Sno-Chiefs Vintage Show / Ride and Brat Fry, Green Lake in Washington County, 7365 Lakehaven Dr, West Bend, WI, 10am-3pm. Vintage Show/Ride and Brat Fry. All years snowmobiles welcome. Trophys will be handed out to the best in each class. Info: Mike Sager / 262-483-3195.

15: Lowell, WI Lowell Trackmasters 43rd Annual Lumberjack Breakfast, Lowell VFW, 280 South Street, Lowell, WI, 8am – 12:30pm. 43rd Annual Lumberjack Breakfast – hosted by Lowell Trackmasters. All you can eat!! 8am – 12:30pm, buttermilk or blueberry pancakes, American fried potatoes, and scrambled eggs, sausage patties, and links, toast, and fresh donuts, milk, juice, and coffee. Held at the Lowell VFW. Info: Angie Firari / 920-210-0170 / www.facebook.com/share/1D43zzUyWb.

15: Barnes, WI Barnestormers Snowmobile Club Meat Raffle, Barnes Trading Post, 4170 County Road N, Barnes WI, 2pm. Annual Meat Raffles for raising funds for club trail maintenance and area benefits. Info: Carol Westerber / 715-795-2753 / jockowest@gmail. com.

21: Phillips, WI Northwoods HI-Riders Trailside Brat Fry, Timbers Roadhouse, W5498 County Road H, Phillips, WI, 11am to 2pm.

Northwoods HI-Riders Trailside Brat Fry held at Timbers Roadhouse in Phillips WI on County Road H and trails 112/116. Contact Dan. Info: Dan / 715-897-2223 / northwoodshiriderssc@gmail.com.

19: Manitowish Waters, WI Manitowish Waters Sno Skeeter Spaghetti Feed, Rustic Roadhaus, 5194 Highway 51, Manitowish Waters, WI, 4pm-7pm. Sno Skeeter Spaghetti Feed at the Rustic Roadhaus – Highway 51 Manitowish Waters, WI, Thursday, February 19, 2026 4pm to 7pm. Info: 715-543-8500 / sno-skeeter.org.

22: Neillsville, WI Neillsville Granton Trailbusters Inc Polar Bear Plunge, Neillsville American Legion Post 73, 6 Boon Blvd, Neillsville, WI, 12pm. Help support your local non-profit group, raise pledges and take the polar bear plunge leap. 75% of all pledges raised will be donated back to each non-profit group listed following the event. All forms and information will be posted on www.ngti.org prior to the event. Info: Clin Urban / 715-743-3914 / clint@ngti.org.

21: Osceola, WI Osceola Valley SnoGoers will be holding their 3rd Annual February Fun Run. The event runs from Jan 15, through Feb 21. Final stop is at Ken’s Keyboard in E Farmington, WI on Feb 21 at 6:00pm. Visit https://osceolavalleysnogoers. com/2025/12/03/february-fun-run-2026/ for more informaiton.

Info: Frank Sommerfeldt (651) 528-2344 / osceolavalleysnogoers@ gmail.com 21: Presque Isle, WI Presque Isle/Winchester Snobunnies Winterfest, Lynx Lake Resort and Bar, 10683 County Road B, Presque Isle, WI, 11am. Music, raffles, drinks, and food on trail #6, with winter themed games. Info: Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce / 715-686-2910 / chamber@presqueisle.com.

21: Wilton, WI Snowmobile Trails of Monroe County Annual Fundraiser, Wilton Community Building, 400 East Ave, Wilton, WI, 7-10pm. Tickets available from club members or at the door. Come help support snowmobiling! Info: www.monroetrails.com.

21: Minocqua, WI Minocqua Forest Riders Snowmobile Club Vintage Snowmobile Day, Area 31, 13050 Gilbertson Rd, Minocqua, WI, 9am – 6pm. The Minocqua Forest Riders SC and the Area 31 team are pleased to announce the date of our 2nd Vintage Snowmobile day, to be held at Area 31, 13050 Gilbertson Rd, Minocqua, WI on February 21, 2026. The day’s events include; NEW 2026 Ski-Doo® snowmobile or $10,000 Cash raffle, vintage radar run & showcase and a new open radar run that we’re calling “run what ya brung.” This family friendly event will begin at 9am.

Raffle tickets are available at various Oneida County businesses or by visiting the website at minocquaforestriders.org. Tickets are $10 each and will be available on the day of the drawing. Winners do not need to be present to win. www.vintagesnowmobileday.com.

Dan Sikora / Minocquaforestriders@gmail.com.

21: Mercer, WI Mercer Area Sno-Goers Club Breakfast – Cleveland’s Clubhouse, Beaver Lodge Rd, Mercer, WI, 8am. Trail Side Breakfast, proceeds go to trail and equipment maintenance. Info: Tia Hiller / 715-476-2888 / Mercer Area Sno-Goers Facebook Page.

21: Townsend, WI Red Arrow Snowmobile-ATV Club, 50th Annual Snowfest, Townsend Town Hall, 16564 Elm St., Townsend, WI. 54175. 11 am - 5 pm. Food and beverages available, cash raffle tickets, and a meat raffle. Info: Rick Van Asten / 920-540-5909 / Nascarick2@yahoo.com 21: Hager City, WI Bay City Bluff Busters Vintage Show and Ride, The Bluffs Bar and Grill, N1833 785th St, Hager City, WI, 9am-3pm.

Fundraiser for trail maintenance vintage show with a 10 mile ride, loud pipe contest, one pull contest. Info: Roger Spindler / 715-4958836 / jrspin@bevcomm.net.

21: Manawa, WI Twin County Riders Vintage Snowmobile Show, Manawa Snodeo at Bear Lake Resort, N4715 State Road 22 & 110, Manawa, WI, 8:00am. Twin County Riders Febuary 21, 2026 Vinatge Snowmobile Show to be held with the Manawa Snodeo. If for any reason the Manawa Snodeo is canceled, our show will still be held. Open to all vintage snowmobiles 1985 & older. New class added in 2020: Featured sled 2026 – John Deere/Kawasaki/Masey Ferguson. Bear Lake Resort, N4715 State Road 22 & 110, Manawa, WI. Registration 8am to 10am, judging and awards at 3pm. Raffle drawing at 3pm. Info: Dennis Handschke / 920-419-1916.

22: Phillips, WI Elk River Pioneers Breakfast, South Fork Bar & Grill, N11154 County Road F, Phillips, WI, 8am – 12pm. The Elk River Pioneers are hosting their annual breakfast / fundraiser on February 22, 2026. Bucket Raffles starting at 9:00am. Info: Arlyne Frane / 715-571-1059 / elkriverpioneers@gmail.com.

27 & 28: Chetek, WI Chetek Snow Flyers & ATV Cruzers Vintage Weekend, 101 Banks St, Chetek, WI, February 27: Vintage Ride meeting at Red’s Bar 7 Grill in Chetek at 9:30am. We will be leaving at 10:00am (approximately a 30 mile ride). February 28: Vintage Show at Lake Country Mariana in Chetek. Breakfast 7am10am, trophies will be presented at noon with board and meat raffles for all involved. The Vintage Ride/Show will be a part of Chetek’s Winterfest Event. Info: Jerry Knutson / 715-764-2153 / cheteksnowflyers@gmail.com.

28: Conover, WI Conover Sno-Buddies Poker Run Wrap Party, Twin Lake Pub, 3894 Twin Lake Rd, Conover, WI, 1pm-4pm. Wrap up the season’s poker run and turn in your completed card. Raffle baskets, 50/50 drawings, food and more. Proceeds benefit the Conover snowmobile trail system. Cash prizes awarded. Info: https://www. facebook.com/ConoverSnoBuddies / support@conoversnobuddies. com 28: Park Falls, WI Eisenstein Bushwackers Back in the Day, Wintergreen Lake, W4945 Wintergreen Lake Rd, Park Falls, WI, 9am-4pm. Vintage snowmobile event and show. Four Classes – 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Registration begins at 8am. Food and beverages available. Cash raffle drawing at 3pm. Info: Bernie Klismet / 414-902-0449 / facebook.com/Eisenstein.bushwackers.

28: Wisconsin Dells, WI Winfield Wild Cats Snowmobile Club Winter Fest, Bobbers Island Grill, 750 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy South, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 11am – 4pm. Vintage show, music, bucket raffles, silent auction, kids 120 track weather permitting. Info: Curtis Warren / 608-432-1469 / winfieldwildcats2@gmail.com / FB/ Winfield Wild Cats.

28: Sheldon, WI Sheldon Rough Riders Chili and Brat Feed, Sheldon Community Center, 5594 Main St, Sheldon, WI, 11am-3pm.

Sheldon Rough Riders Chili and Braf Feed Saturday, February 28, 11am to 3pm. Raffle tickets, door prizes, and beer at the Sheldon Community Center. Info: Alli Jiskra / 920-544-7147 / Sheldon Rough Riders Facebook Page.

28: Loyal, WI Loyal Snow Angels Vintage Show and Ride, Loyal Sportsman Club, W2624 Chickadee Rd, Loyal, WI, 9am. Annual vintage show and ride, radar runs, chili feed, and poker run. Raffles (bucket and money). Burgers, Brats, and beverages all day. Info: Kerry Hansen / 715-897-1831 / Kerry.25@hotmail.com / Loyal Snow Angels Facebook Page.

28: Lily, WI Lily Sno-Birds Season Fundraiser Finale, Lily Sno-Birds Clubhouse, W4505 Turtle Lake Rd, Lily, WI, 11am-9pm. Saturday February 28, 2026. Lily, WI 2025-2026 Fundraiser Finale benefiting the Town of Langlade Volunteer Fire Dept. and helping Vietnam Vets attend a reunion at the Highgrounds Veterans Memorial Park.

11am-3pm, Raffles 3:30-7pm Live music by Jim Gaff kitchen will be open and serving food all day. Info: Jim Hoffman / 715-610-6096 / hoffman-james@hotmail.com.

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28: Sheldon, WI Sheldon Rough Riders Annual Brat Feed, Sheldon Community Center, W5594 Main St, Sheldon, WI, 11am-3pm.

Sheldon Rough Riders annual chili and brat feed event. There will be raffles, soup, brats, hot dogs, beer, gun boards, 50/50 and much more. The event will be held at the Sheldon Community Center, Main St, Sheldon, WI on February 28, from 11am-3pm. Please contact the club at 90-544-7147 or sheldonwiroughriders@gmail. com with questions or find Sheldon Rough Riders on Facebook for more event details and updates. Info: Alli Jiskra / 920-544-7147 / sheldonwiroughriders@gmail.com.

28: Fall Creek, WI Bracketteers Snowmobile Club Vintage Snowmobile Show, Brackett Bar, 9150 Beaver Creek Rd, Fall Creek, WI, 10am-2pm. Join us for the Bracketteers Snowmobile Club Vintage Snowmobile Show (original/restored) on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Brackett Bar (9150 Beaver Creek Rd, Fall Creed Rd, Fall Creek, WI 54742). Registration is from 10am to 12pm. Lunch and raffles throughout the day. Awards for sleds, folks wearing the best vintage attire, and the drawing for prizes including a 1973 Polaris Charger. Follow us on our Facebook Bracketteers Snowmobile Club. Hope to see you all there! Info: Julie Sagler / 715-828-3296 / Facebook Page Bracketteers Snowmobile Club.

28: Lake Tomahawk, WI Lake Tom Sno Fleas Trail Riders Vintage Ride and Show, Across from Shamrock Pub and Eatery, 7235 Bradley St, Lake Tomahawk, WI 9am – 4pm. Vintage Snowmobile Show, ride following to scenic overlook, fun and games, world championship bogie wheel toss, raffle drawing. Info: Tim Willett / 920-606-7172 / twillett2161@gmail.com.

28: Tigerton, WI Tigerton Snowmobile Club Vintage Snowmobile Show, Groomers Shed / Tigerton Snowmobile Club, 601 Birch St, Tigerton, WI, 10:00am. Info: Delbert Wudstrack / 920-495-1043.

28: Florence, WI Uphill Truck Drags, 4960 Hwy 101, Florence, WI. Gates open 8:00 am, Racing starts 10:30 am. Adults 13+: $10, Children 12 and under: Free. Shuttles available from Florence. Food and Drinks on site. Awards after the races in the lodge (Cash Prizes).

Info: Ray Mills / 715-889-3378 / Brent /906-396-1445 / Matt / 616558-2737 / Keyes Peak Uphill Truck Drags Facebook Page.

MARCH 6&7: Mountain, WI Chute Pond Snowmobile Club Blast from the Past, Skinny Dave’s, 12848 Highway 32 64, Mountain, WI, March 6, at 11:00am, March 7, at 9:00am. Blast from the Past vintage ride Friday March 6, 2026, leaving Skinny Dave’s 12848 Highway 32 64 at 11am for a 20 mile snowmobile ride, stop for lunch and return.

Saturday March 7, 2026 vintage show registration at 9am -11am, judging trophies following meat raffle, buckets, raffle sled drawing and family fun. Open to all. Info: Deb Uhlenbrauck / 920-373-8578 / Chute Pond Snowmobile Club on Facebook.

7: Eagle River, WI: Phelps, Northern Lights, Sno-Buddies, and SnoEagles Snowmobile Club’s Groom to Ride Drawing and Celebration, The World Championship Snowmobile Derby Complex, Expo Hall, 1311 N Railroad St, Eagle River, WI, 11am – 2pm. Headquartered at The World Championship Snowmobile Derby Complex. Grand Prize, 2026 Ski-Doo MXZ Sport 600 EFI, 137” snowmobile. 2nd, 2027 World Championship Derby Tickets for 4 reserved hot seats and parking. 3rd, Generac tri-fuel 8063-GP9500E Generator. Plus 4 other prizes for food, lodging, and fuel. Info: Todd Bierman / 715-6174792 / tbphelpspark@gmail.com.

7: Presque Isle, WI Presque Isle/Winchester Snobunnies Cash Raffe Drawing, PI Pub, 11583 County Road B, Snowmobile Trail #6, Presque Isle, WI, 4pm. $11k all cash prizes, $20 tickets on sale currently at all local establishments until drawing. Info: Website & Facebook / snobunnies.com.

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7: Danbury, WI Cozy Corner Trails, Inc 51st Annual Booya and Raffle, McGraw Lake Tavern, approximately 12 miles north of Danbury, WI. Food will be served and door prizes drawn from Noon –

5:00pm. Grand prize drawings will take place at 5:00pm.

Raffle tickets are available in advance from club members, and at Hillside Inn, McGraw Lake Tavern, Moose Junction Bar, as well as at the event. All proceeds are used to purchase and maintain equipment for trail maintenance in northern Burnett and southern Douglas counties, and to help sponsor community events. Info: Follow us on Facebook at Cozy Corner Trails for further updates and information.

7: Hayward, WI Sno-Trails Snowmobile Club 56th Annual Sno-Trails Fundraising Picnic, Lac Courte Oreilles Boat Landing, 7673 Wurster Rd, Hayward, WI, 12:00 – 3:00pm. Food, raffles, and prizes – celebrating our 56th year as a snowmobile club. Info: Darlene Mela / 715-558-5263 / snotrailssc@gmail.com.

7: Springstead, WI Mercer Area Sno-Goers Snowmobile Raffle Drawing, The Birches, Boot Lake Rd, Springstead, WI, 8am. Drawing of the winning tickets for our annual sled raffle. Info: Tia Hiller / 715-4762888 / Mercer Area Sno-Goers Facebook Page.

7: Sturgeon Bay, WI Door Pioneer Trailblazers Snowmobile Club Dance, Institute Saloon, 4599 Wi 57, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 7pm. Door Pioneer Trailblazers invites you to our Annual Club Dance at 7pm March 7, at the Institute Saloon in beautiful Door County. Glas HAMR will perform at 7. Please Contact Erik Nelson with any questions.

Info: Erik Nelson / 920-850-3169 / eik.w.nelson@rrd.com / Door Pioneer Trailblazers Snowmobile Club Facebook.

14: Mukwonago, WI Kettle Moraine Riders Snowmobile Club Annual Fundraiser, American Legion Post 375, 627 E Veterans Way, Mukwonago, WI, 12pm – 6pm. Our annual fundraiser featuring a main raffle with multiple prizes, silent auction items, bucket raffles, and a meat raffle. Info: Robin Douglas / 414-412-0355 / Kettle Moraine Riders Snowmobile Club Facebook Page.

14: Luxemburg, WI Luxemburg Spartan Snowmobile Club 9 Pin Tap Bowling Tournament and Fundraiser, The Rendezvous of Luxemburg, E846 County

Road N, Luxemburg, WI, 11am to 8pm. 9 pin tap bowling tournament, gun raffle, and meat raffle. Info: Chad Ledvina / 920-536-0704 / chadlevina@ gmail.com.

17: Conover, WI Conover SnoBuddies St. Paddy’s Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner, Club 45 Bar & Grill, 4800 Old Rd 45, Conover, WI 4:30pm – 8pm.

Come join us on St Patrick’s Day and enjoy a delicious, corned beef and cabbage dinner. Proceeds benefit the Conover snowmobile trail system. Info: Mimi Muehlbach / 262-366-4809 / support@conoversnobuddies. com / www.facebook.com/ ConoverSnoBuddies 19: South, WI Oregon SnoBlazers Annual Scavenger Hunt, Several Bar/Restaurants in Southern WI. The drawing will be held at Anchor Club II March

19, 2026 at 8:30pm. Info: Justin Mallard / 608-515-4357 – info@ oregonsnoblazers.com / Oregon Sno Blazers Facebook Page.

21: Presque Isle, WI Presque Isle/Winchester Snobunnies Spaghetti Dinner, Lynx Lake Resort and Bar, 10683 County Road B, Presque Isle, WI 3-8pm.

Spaghetti dinner, donations accepted. Info: Website & Facebook / snobunnies.com.

21: Branch, WI Lakeshore Snowmobile Club Meat Raffle, Cash Raffle and Snowmobile Show, Branch Station, 8112 Village Dr, Branch, WI, 9am5pm. Snowmobile Show 9am-Noon. Meat Raffle runs from 1-5pm, with 50/50 raffle and basket raffles throughout the afternoon; Cash Raffle drawing to be held at 5pm, upon competition of the Meat Raffle. Info: Annie Haensgen / 920-323-6964 / ahaensgen52@ gmail.com.

28: Waterloo, WI Waterloo Trail Twisters Snowmobile Club 9 Pin Tap Mixed Couples Bowling Tournament, Ted Pin Alley, 127 E Madison St, Waterloo, WI, 8am-10pm. Bowling Tournament for mixed couples to raise money for The Waterloo Trail Twisters Snowmobile Club.

50/50 raffles, meat raffles, and bucket raffles. Info: Beth Kreger / 920-988-1513 / Waterloo Trails Twisters Snowmobile Club Facebook Page.

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