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FEATURES
8 PRESIDENT’S COMMUNIQUE - Wisconsin is host to the International Snowmobile Congress this upcoming June, and AWSC President, Lori Heideman shares some excellent information on the event and what to expect.
20 SAFE RIDERS January is Snowmobile Safety Month, and we outline how to assemble a quality safety campaign for your club.
32 FOUR-STROKERS Is a new four-stroke snowmobile in your buying future? It might be after reading this New Sled feature.
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Upcoming AWSC Meetings
Winter Director’s Meeting January 5-7, 2024 Heartwood Conference Center, N10884 Hoinville Rd., Trego, Wisconsin. Visit awsc.org for more updates.
Deadline to Submit
For all your January Club News, Club Flashback, Readers Ride stories and photos, please email to kale@mspninc.com before January 8, 2024. For all Club Calendar of Event listings, please email to stormyh@awsc.org
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WISCONSIN SNOWMOBILERS LEAD WITH THEIR BEST FOOT FORWARD
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This issue of WSN is continued proof that Wisconsin is a true state leader when it comes to organized snowmobiling. With every issue I edit, I’m impressed by the conscious timeliness in which the established columns are submitted by the Exec board, AWSC office, Committees, Queen and Youth. Not only are they submitted on time, but the columns are thoughtful, informative and well-written. This shows me, and hopefully the readership here, that the AWSC cares, and is a passionate group who leads with their best foot forward.
I salute all the Wisconsin clubs and volunteers within too. Your submissions for Club News are extraordinary (and plentiful)! Whether you know it or not, I follow, and spend quite a bit of time looking at your websites and social media pages. As I do this, I really wish I could share more photos and stories here surrounding all the incredible events/ happenings and “doings” Wisconsin’s snowmobile clubs are involved with. You are a remarkable bunch and your hard work is why it’s so fun to ride the 25,000 miles of trails in the state.
Speaking of Club submissions, let’s talk about Wisconsin snowmobile club events…for this issue alone, I received
nearly four pages of event listings! Due to space, I had to pair it back to 2.5 pages, but you can find a full listing on the AWSC.org Calendar for events reaching beyond those listed here through February. I have to tell you, no other snowbelt state has that much club participation promoting their events. Congrats!
I touch on all this in hopes anyone reading who hasn’t participated in an AWSC event, club event, or hasn’t joined a snowmobile club, does so this year, because there is A LOT to enjoy when you do!
Hope you are as entertained with this issue as much as I’ve been!
EDITOR CORRECTION NOTICE:
In the December 2023 issue of WSN, an incorrect month was printed in the New Business Committee Report from the Directors Meeting held in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The correct month (January) is highlighted below. - Kale
NEW BUSINESS
Wayde Kreager explained the rebranding of the ride from Wausau to Eagle River, now called the “Ride with the Cup.” The ride will start at the Trailmates Clubhouse, Wausau on Thursday, January 18, and end on Friday, January 19, at the World Champion Derby Complex, Eagle River for the opening ceremonies. Sponsorships are available for $1,000. A motion was made and approved to include AWSC as an event sponsor. Profits will be donated to clubs holding safety courses.
WISCONSIN HOSTS ISC AND YOU SHOULD ATTEND
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By: Lori Heideman, President, AWSC
Wisconsin is hosting the International Snowmobile Congress (ISC) for 2024, in Green Bay, at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center on June 13-15, 2024. Follow the schedule on the AWSC website, because you may want to arrive earlier — some activities start on Tuesday, June 11.
The AWSC anticipates approximately 450 attendees at this premier snowmobile gathering. Attendees will travel from, and represent, snow states and provinces in North America and Canada to discuss the many issues we face daily as organized snowmobilers.
ISC was established to exchange ideas, gather information and enhance everyone’s knowledge of a sport we love. No matter where we ride, mountains or trails, we all face some of the very same issues, and ISC serves as the platform to discuss them and come up with ideas on how to fix them. Popular topics include: tourism, responsible management, trail maintenance, trespassing, environmental stewardship, volunteer leadership, snowmobile safety education, youth participation and many more.
ISC attendees are the people who work every day to ensure snowmobiling opportunities continue, so individuals and families can go riding, snowmobile related businesses can prosper and snowmobile related tourism can thrive. Attendees can participate in workshops and American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) meetings. There will also be ample opportunities to visit exhibitors showcasing the best of the snowmobile industry. ISC is a unique opportunity for attendees to network with an elite audience of snowmobiling leaders who make the policies and are decision makers.
If you are curious about the ISC schedule, there are activities scheduled before, and during, that you will want to know about. Starting on Tuesday, an annual wheeled-vehicle cruise (hot rod, car, motorcycle etc.) through Door County takes place. A Friends of Snowmobiling Political Action Committee (FOSPAC) fundraising event is enjoyed Wednesday afternoon, and is followed up with Wisconsin’s welcome reception. All attendees are welcome to attend these events, however, the FOSPAC fundraising event has a fee. A full conference registration gets you into all other events. There is also opportunities to travel to Eagle River to the Snowmobile Hall of Fame or to tour Lambeau Field, both of these are extra costs as well.
Conference registration includes the welcome reception, where we showcase Wisconsin products; and breakfasts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Breakout sessions and meetings on Thursday and Friday including breaks. An off-site event which includes dinner on Thursday night. Friday night groomer reception, which includes dinner. A reception hosted by ISC 2025, which is Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Saturday is filled with more meetings and networking. ISC concludes on Saturday night with an awards banquet honoring outstanding contributors to snowmobiling by individuals, families and businesses.
We have sponsorship and vendor opportunities available. If you or someone you know would like to be a sponsor, or a vendor, please contact either Sue Smedegard, AWSC Secretary, or myself. We would be happy to work with you. Contact information is on the AWSC website under ISC 2024 or on the ISC 2024 website. Both Sue’s contact information, and mine (Lori) can be found in the table of contents page of this magazine.
If you are a snowmobiler and you have never been to an ISC, perhaps now is the time. This is a Wisconsin event, so travel is minimal, and you’ll meet some really great people. There are also opportunities to see what snowmobilers do on an International level.
See you on the trails!
MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL MY FELLOW SNOWMOBILERS
Greg Roscizewski – Vice President
This month I’d like to talk a little about snowmobile safety, as January is snowmobile safety month. Let’s all start the new year with a safe and fun-filled snowmobile season. Every year our sport is tragically plagued by too many fatal snowmobile accidents. If we all work together, maybe we can reduce that number.
Anyone that has ever been in a group, or on a ride that experienced a fatality, will tell you it’s a life altering event. Your most fun snowmobile trip turns into your worst, in an instant. On March 11, 2011, our club lost our past president, and current treasurer when he struck a tree. I was not on the ride when it occurred, but “Andy” was staying at my cabin with our group. It’s very difficult to describe the emotions when the group returned, missing a headlight, and I learned of the crash. The guys that were with him obviously experienced even more trauma. The days that followed were some of the worst of our lives. For me, meeting with his family, and speaking at his memorial service, were two of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do!
I never, ever, thought I would share this in WSN. I think Andy would fully endorse me sharing his story to help someone else avoid their own tragedy. Andy wore many hats, including being a small business owner and Assistant Chief of his local volunteer fire dept. He had a very large family and touched hundreds of friends’ lives. At a young age he was a mentor to many snowmobilers.
The moral of the story friends, is that every single fatality includes the same tragic events, just with a different set of people. It’s one thing to hear about it in the news or at a local pit stop, but when it hits home, it just plain sucks. This year let’s all help keep each other safe!
A giant thank you to all our devoted snowmobile safety instructors out there! Your volunteer time and expertise are huge to the sport we all love.
Until next month happy snowmobiling and hold on tight. The “fun part” is upon us!
QUEEN’S CORNER
SETTLING IN FOR 2024
By: Brianna Crotteau
HAWSC Miss Snowflake awscmisssnowflake misssnowflake2224@gmail.com
appy New Year! I hope everyone had an awesome holiday season! Wow, 2024 is already here! The time sure flies when you’re having fun! To begin, I just want to thank all the clubs who have reached out to me for event visits. I am beyond excited to travel the state and meet so many cool people within the AWSC. I also want to thank all the clubs I have already spent some time with during my reign. All my events thus far have been incredible and it’s so great to see many active AWSC members who love the sport of snowmobiling and dedicate lots of their time to their clubs.
The Miss Snowflake journey for 2023-2024 began with some holiday parties, annual fundraisers, a snowmobile safety class, three parades, and a couple of sponsor visits. My November events consisted of the Chetek Snow Flyers Annual Money Fundraiser and award presentation, the Rib Riders Snowmobile Club’s snowmobile safety class and slideshow about KAOS and the Miss Snowflake role. At the end of November, the Rice Lake Snow & Dirt Club hosted me for the Rice Lake Holiday Parade where there was lots of fun Christmas tunes to be heard.
During December, I traveled up north to Hayward, WI for a fun night at the 4th Annual Sawyer County Alliance Holiday Fundraiser, the Chetek Snow Flyers hosted me for the Chetek Holiday Parade, and I joined the Kohlsville Kruisers to celebrate 50 years of being a snowmobile club. To wrap up 2023, I attended a holiday parade in
Cameron, WI as well as the Chetek Snow Flyers Holiday Party.
Thank you, Donahue Super Sports, K & M Sales & Service, Floe International, Braap Wraps, Unique Signs and Designs, DSG Outerwear, Airtec Sports, and Tyler’s Backcountry for being such great sponsors! It’s been fun to visit with a few of you so far and I can’t thank each of you enough for your gracious donations, hard work, and commitment to the Miss Snowflake program as well as the AWSC.
Please feel free to reach out to me with any events that you would like me to attend! I’m also on Facebook and Instagram if you’d like to see what I’m up to.
I hope everyone can get out and enjoy some beautifully groomed trails soon!
A KAOS FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT ORGANIZED SNOWMOBILING
Submitted by: Michelle Gates, AWSC, KAOS Co-Chair
The Kids and Adults on Snowmobiles (KAOS) organization is an important part of the AWSC’s youth program.
Earlier this summer, KAOS Co-Chairs, Jay Thompson and Michelle Gates, were approached by Jim Hoffman, President of Lily SnoBirds Snowmobile Club, to participate in a season-long KAOS fundraising event sponsored by the Lily Sno-Birds. This fundraising event will help benefit the KAOS Leadership Program.
We are so grateful for this opportunity. It will allow us to share with those who stop in at the Lily Sno-Birds Clubhouse about KAOS and the importance of youth involvement.
During the AWSC Winter Directors Meeting, we will be working on creating a trifold display to put up in the Lily Sno-Birds Clubhouse along with information on who we are, our mission and how to get involved! The season long fundraising goal is to not only to help KAOS financially but also to create awareness and support for organized snowmobiling.
The season-long KAOS fundraiser, while the trails are open, will be on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Lily Sno-Birds Clubhouse. They will hold a 50/25/25 raffle with two 25 percent winners
awarded each Sunday. The other 50 percent will accumulate all season with the Sno-Birds matching the amount and donating to the KAOS program. Saturday February 17, 2024, is the GRAND FINALE for this season long event with a 2-hour guided trail ride at 10:00am leaving from the Lily Sno-Birds Clubhouse. The season long fundraising event will conclude in the afternoon with a presentation of a check to KAOS.
Come join KAOS youth representatives, KAOS youth advisors and KAOS co-chairs at the grand finale event. We would love to see as many youth attend as possible! We will be available to answer any questions and have KAOS representative forms available to take back to your club and county.
The Sno-Birds Club located at N 4525 Turtle Lake Road, Lily WI, in Langlade County, offers a “park and ride” — a large area to unload your snowmobile, park your vehicle and get dressed inside the warm clubhouse.
Thank you to everyone who helps support the KAOS youth and Lilly Sno-Birds for this exciting opportunity for the 2024 Snowmobile Season!
WE HAVE EVERYTHING YOUR CLUB NEEDS TO KEEP TRAILS LOOKING FRESH & CLEAN
GROOMER TRACTOR DEALER
• John Deere Tractors
• John Deere UTV / Gators
• Camso Tracks for Gators
• Soucy Tracks
• Soucy Blades
• Grouser Blades for Tractors
• Diamond Mowers
• Seasonal Rentals & Leases
Submitted By: AWSC Vintage & History Committee
Did You Know, Edgar Hetteen left Polaris to start
Arctic Cat?
Edgar Hetteen is known as a true visionary in the snowmobile industry as he co-founded the Polaris snowmobile company in 1954 and later the Arctic Cat snowmobile company in 1959. A tireless promoter of the fun of snowmobiling.
In 1960 Edgar decided to show off and promote the Polaris Snow Traveler sled. He would take three snowmobiles and do a 1200 mile trek across Alaska. The trip took twice as long as expected. They struggled to maintain 10mph, even though they thought they could do 20mph. The absence of Edgar at the company and the disappointing results was causing issues with the banks that were funding Polaris. The banks board of directors requested Edgar step down and leave the company or the banks would default, and Polaris would go bankrupt.
L.B. Hartz, the regional grocery chain magnate in Thief River Falls, asked Hetteen to come there and start a second snowmobile plant. Instead, Hetteen returned to Alaska, planning to be a bush pilot. But things didn’t work out, and he soon was back to take Hartz up on his offer, building up Polar Enterprises, soon re-named Arctic Enterprises.
Edgar created some of the most innovative sleds of the 60s and 70s.
Arctic Cat to this is day is one of five snowmobile manufacturers (Arctic Cat, Lynx, Polaris, Ski-Doo and Yamaha) left from hundreds in the 60s and 70s.
To learn more about Edgar, read the book, Breaking Trail, an extraordinary success story of an entrepreneur who never gave up.
YOUR AWSC GUIDE TO TRAIL PASSES, DEADLINES AND UPDATES
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By: Stormy Hovey – Office Manager
DIMPORTANT JANUARY DEADLINES
ID YOU KNOW YOU HAVE IMPORTANT INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS? You can look at your AWSC MEMBERSHIP NUMBER on the AWSC website at www.awsc.org/About-Us/ Member-Lookup / or you can locate it on the label of this magazine in the top right hand corner of the mailing label. Once you have your AWSC member number you can order your trail pass online yourself at www.awsc.org/Trail-Pass-Registration/Order-PassesOnline. THIS IS THE FASTEST WAY FOR YOU TO GET YOUR TRAIL PASSES. They are also available by filling out the order form in the front of the magazine. As a last resort, I would call the office to order them. Keep in mind your member number does not change from year to year, keep it in a safe place.
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 of 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 5 minutes to process. Please don’t be the person who runs to the garage for registration numbers or scrambles to find a wallet and soaks up 15-20 minutes of wasted time. Please help all of us by having your information ready!
ARROWHEAD GROOMER SHOW
FEBRUARY 7, 2024 9am-4pm
FEBRUARY 8, 2024 9am-2pm
Location: Arrowhead Groomers 6351 Hwy 70 E, St. Germain WI 54558
2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE – This is the scholarship for graduating high school seniors applications are due in the AWSC office by 4pm on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Scholarship Criteria and Scholarship Forms can be found on the AWSC website.
SNOWMOBILE FRIENDLY APPLICATION DEADLINE is Friday, January 5, 2024. More information and forms can be found on the AWSC home page (awsc.org) .
ANNOUNCING THE 2024 HERO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION & DEADLINE – The AWSC is proud to announce our FIRST scholarship for military veterans! Sponsored by Ken’s Sports in Kaukauna, WI, a $2,500 scholarship is available to any current/former military member OR THEIR SPOUSE pursuing higher-education at a technical, trade, two, or four year school. Ken’s Sports appreciates the sacrifices made by our military members and spouses. They are truly “American Heroes” who deserve our support as they try to improve and better their lives. The 2024 Ken’s Sports American Hero Award application can be found on our awsc.org website under the Scholarship tab. Applications are due to the AWSC Office by Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Other AWSC Scholarship Criteria and Application Forms can be found on the awsc.org website.
SPRING CONVENTION UPDATE
The Annual Meeting and Spring Convention are being planned for March 22-24, at the Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, information on rooms, registration, election of executive board and the director’s meeting will be sent out in mid-January. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office.
ACSA CALENDARS NOW AVAILABLE
Please contact Dean Wandel / dewandel1@wi.rr.com Drawings will start February 15, 2024
RAFFLE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Raffle tickets for 2024 are available from your director /rep –Drawing will be October 2024 at the Wilderness Resort, Saturday, October 26, at 10:30am during the General Session.
AWSC NEWS
NEXT GEN RIDERS GROUP FORMED FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Anew AWSC group/ committee called the Next Gen Riders, has been formed within the AWSC, to target members who are 21-35yrs old. This group was created as the next stepping stone for young adults who have aged-out of the youth program, KAOS, but would still like to grow and promote organized snowmobiling.
To learn more, visit their Facebook page: Next Gen Riders. Please reach out via email at nextgenriderswi@ gmail.com or message them on the Facebook page.
If you are attending the January AWSC Directors Meeting, are
Monday, January 15, 2024
The Military Ride is from 09301630, and closes with a dinner and ceremony at the Derby Complex. The Military Appreciation Ride is a family snowmobiling event designed to thank Veterans for their service and grow the sport of snowmobiling by introducing them to a winter sport that’s safe and fun for the whole family. Regardless of your experience, if you currently do NOT own a snowmobile, the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs (AWSC) and the World Championship Derby Complex invite you and your family to participate in the 2024 MILITARY APPRECIATION RIDE! New Riders receive reduced lodging ($107+tax) at the Best Western Derby Inn Sunday night, plus free lunch and banquet dinner during the 2024 Military Appreciation Ride. To Sign up or Donate go to: wimilitarysnowmobileride.com
21-35yrs old, and want to join the Next Gen Riders as they become an official AWSC committee at the meeting, please consider being there. The
group is also planning a ride that weekend you can be part of. Share the Next Gen Riders cause and spread the word!
SAWYER COUNTY SNOWMOBILE & ATV ALLIANCE 4TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY GALA
Submitted by: Cathy LaReau, AWSC Director, Sawyer County
On Friday, Dec. 1, the Alliance held their 4th annual Holiday Gala Fundraiser at the Veterans Community Center, downtown Hayward.
Planned and carried out by the Alliance fundraising committee of Darlene Mela, Jayne Schroeder and Steve Bethke, this event combines fundraising with the sparkle and excitement of a Christmas holiday party.
The back room at the Vet Center is center stage for our gala.
The 12 guest tables are sponsored by Alliance clubs or businesses. Each sponsor decorates one table for the party and contributes a significant prize or gift basket for the raffle. The finished tables are stunning to see — each is uniquely themed of the sponsor’s choosing and every year we see great new ideas.
The outer wall of the room is filled with raffle and silent auction prizes, and the shimmering Christmas tree is adorned with raffle gifts. I was told that we collected over $3,500 worth of silent auction items.
We could not do this without our wonderful sponsors! Coca Cola supports us generously — in addition to sponsoring a table, purchasing tickets, and donating merchandise, they also contributed a substantial amount toward our Christmas tree raffle prizes. Medford Oil, a contractor the Alliance uses for fuel and oil, donated a new patio set for our silent auction. Blackiron Bar & Grill donated some of the tasty food that was served at the buffet dinner.
There were many others who also helped make this a success — some businesses sold us food or raffle items at discounted prices, some donated raffle prizes, others pitched in to help with various tasks — all of which was appreciated.
Every year the 120 tickets for this event sell out quickly — and as ticket holders poured in on Friday night, they were greeted by a beautifully decorated and festive room, ready for celebration!
Our check-in table was manned by the lively youth from Hayward Power Sports and their friends, who, along with the choir members, also helped with the raffles later in the evening.
Guests bought raffle tickets and perused the long line of prizes, and walked around the room to see how each table was decorated, while they cheerfully mingled with others.
Throughout the evening, musician Steve Trude set the mood with background holiday music while some of the Hayward High School Choir members circulated among guests with plates of various hors d’oeuvres, that they helped to prepare. Later, these choir members treated us to a beautiful Christmas song.
The highlight this year was that our new Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs’s (AWSC) Miss Snowflake, Brianna Crotteau, attended our Holiday Gala! Brianna is from Rice Lake, and we are so excited to finally have a Miss Snowflake in our northern area — we hope to see more of her over this coming year.
Brianna recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin (UW) River Falls with a degree in Ag Business and Dairy Science, and she is a lifelong snowmobiler! Her family has deep roots in Barron County, and our own Steve Bethke even knows her extended family. I found her to be absolutely delightful! She is so intelligent and positive — and she expressed an interest in coming back to Hayward to speak with our youth about snowmobiling and AWSC — what a great role model she could be for our Sawyer County youth!
The dinner buffet was phenomenal — a large variety of finger foods, salads, hot dishes, and meats — with Andy Mela running the carving station. I heard many guests rave about how scrumptious everything was! I don’t think anyone could make a run through that food line and still be hungry, but if so, there was also a full table of artistically displayed sweets to sample, or gorge on, if one was so inclined.
Steve Bethke grabbed the mic and gave a short welcome speech before inviting Miss Snowflake up for a well-received introduction. Bethke expertly kept the evening moving along with the various raffles and silent auction finale, and he even ran an ‘accessorize a snowmobile’ cost game so each table could test their pricing knowledge.
Bruce Wick then ran a live auction for the lighted Christmas decorative baskets, which showed the tremendous generosity of the guests who bid on each one.
As far as the fundraising goal is concerned — this was our best year yet, although we don’t have final numbers in.
This year’s Holiday Gala was my favorite so far but I’m not sure why; perhaps, because Miss Snowflake was there, or maybe it was the combination of decent weather and a cheerful holiday atmosphere. Whatever the reason, it felt wonderful to be there, and I am already looking forward to next year’s Alliance Holiday Gala!
ExplorE NEarly 80 milEs of Trails
SAFERIDERS!
YOUR GUIDE TO PROMOTING A JANUARY SAFETY CAMPAIGN
SNOWMOBILE.ORG
The International Snowmobile Manufacturer’s Association (ISMA), unites all four snowmobile manufacturers, who developed the responsible snowmobiling program: Safe Riders! You make snowmobiling safe.
All snowmobile associations, clubs, affiliates, government administrators and enthusiasts are encouraged to participate in the program which typically encompasses the month of January. Materials to promote snowmobile safety are available on the website (snowmobile.org) and include: posters, a fact book, a downloadable safety video series, public service announcements and other useful resources.
The purpose of January’s International Snowmobile Safety Week, is to expose people to safe snowmobiling practices and to demonstrate how operating a snowmobile safely can prevent accidents.
To guide your organization’s snowmobile safety campaign, these suggested activities contained in the Safe Riders manual can be modified to meet your club’s needs.
There are numerous activities that can be hosted to promote International Snowmobile Safety Week. Some ideas are listed below, but do not feel limited to these — you may have better ideas of your own!
Don’t overdo it! Select one, maybe two projects that your club members would like to be involved in and do them well. Don’t try to do too much or no one will have fun.
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSE
Your club can sponsor a safety education course, which results in the certification of participants. Contact the Snowmobile Safety Training Coordinator for your state or province — or your club safety trainer can hold an abbreviated class.
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY SEMINAR
Work with a dealer in your area and host an open house at a dealership. Set up displays for viewing, have a program of events such as guest speakers, videos, and demonstrations.
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY CLINIC
Get a local snowmobile dealer or garage to co-sponsor this event. Invite people to bring their machines for a safety inspection. Have mechanically-inclined club members assist with maintenance questions and techniques. Serve non-alcoholic refreshments.
SPONSOR OR HOST TAKE A FRIEND SNOWMOBILING EVENT
This event may be possible during December if adequate snowfall has arrived in your area. This type of event is a great way to introduce and promote snowmobiling to members of the community or government who are not snowmobilers. This is a good time to invite a non-snowmobiling friend or family member to “Go Snowmobiling” and get started safely.
Make arrangements for use of machines from dealers and club members. Invite elected officials, emergency service personnel and the media. Serve lunch on the trail. Take participants to scenic places with interesting histories or on groomed and ungroomed trails. Make sure everyone is properly dressed.
1. Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during snowmobiling.
2. Become familiar with the snowmobile you ride.
3. Operate at safe and reasonable speeds.
4. Stay on trails and areas where snowmobiling is permitted (no trespassing).
5. Avoid travel on unfamiliar frozen bodies of water.
6. Use extra caution at night.
7. Keep your snowmobile properly maintained.
8. Become familiar with the terrain you will travel on.
9. Listen to the weather forecast before you leave.
10. Always wear a helmet and proper clothing.
11. Never ride alone. Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return.
12. Carrying emergency supplies and learning survival skills.
SAFEGEAR
OUTERWEAR BUILT TO INCREASE WATERWAY CROSSING SAFETY
FXR’s F.A.S.T. outerwear technology gives peace of mind knowing you and your family have added protection when crossing frozen waterways. Below are five benefits to FXR F.A.S.T technology to minimize hypothermia after a cold water plunge.
Immediately upon entering the water, F.A.S.T.TM Insulation brings the rider to the surface quickly, keeping the head above water through initial cold shock response.
55-60% of the overall buoyancy of the F.A.S.T.TM system comes from the pants / lower body. This is intentionally engineered to assist the rider in bringing their torso and legs up into a horizontal position as they attempt to exit the water.
To reduce the chances of breaking through additional ice while exiting the water, it’s important to spread out your body weight by sliding and shimmying back up onto the ice in a flat position.
Once out, F.A.S.T.TM retains its thermal properties even when wet to keep body temperatures from dropping and delay the effects of Hypothermia while seeking help and shelter.
Each gallon of water inside the suit is equivalent to 10lbs of extra weight, which can make exiting the water more difficult, especially on thin ice. Rapid Drain inserts in the jacket/pants allow water to drain as the rider exits the water.
NEW SLEDS
FOR THE LOVER OF FOUR-STROKES
Smooth, Quiet, and Efficient, Is Your Next Sled a Four-Stroke?
Rewind 20-years and you’ll find a snowmobile industry facing stricter and stricter emission requirements. The future of our beloved two-stroke, carbureted engine was about to be phased out all in the name of clean air. Speculation at the time was that two-strokes as a category would also be eliminated, despite cleaner fuel delivery systems — such as direct injection found on E-TEC, or semi-direct injection like the systems found on Polaris and Arctic Cat sleds.
For this reason and others, four-stroke engines were thought to be the long-term solution. Yamaha proved a formidable four-stroke engine could work when they unleashed the 2003 RX1, and soon the other brands followed suit with their own high-performance four-stroke offerings. This is not to say four-stroke engines were new to the sport. To be fair, the very first rear engine snowmobiles all employed four-stroke engines. Later on, Arctic Cat arguably introduced the first modern four-stroke snowmobile with their Yellowstone Special, a sled developed specifically to address the possible closure of snowmobiling in Yellowstone National Park.
But somewhere along the way, the push for stricter emissions stopped, and the injected two-stroke lives on. However, the four-stroke engine did in fact find a home amongst a legion of dedicated snowmobilers who fell in love with the smooth power, quiet exhaust note with no smell, the long-lasting durability, and the greater fuel efficiency. For this reason, four-stroke powered snowmobiles continue to own a very loyal share of the snowmobile market.
If long days in the saddle with a snowmobile that delivers smooth predictable power and is easy on the pocketbook at the pump is your jam, here are some of our favorite four-stroke offerings for 2024.
Polaris Adventure
While the Polaris Adventure certainly isn’t new to the sledder fold, the addition of a new four-stroke powerplant in 2023 transformed this trail buggy into a top long-distance contender. Originally inspired by the adventure motorcycle category, the Adventure
offers the versatility of one-up or two-up cruising, removable luggage, and the balance of traction and flotation found in its 137inch rear track. Of course, the star of the show is the ProStar S4, a 1,000cc twin cylinder engine that features three throttle control modes giving you complete control of your riding experience.
Polaris Matryx
Beyond the balance of the Matryx platform and the stunning good looks, the star of many Polaris sleds is the 7S gauge with Ride Command. Polaris has been perfecting their digital mapping technology for over a decade, giving them a distinctive advantage over other platforms. Once you experience Ride Command, you’ll wonder how you ever rode without it.
The new Polaris ProStar S4 is based on the proven architecture that has powered several Polars off-road vehicles for years. To adapt the engine to the cold, Polaris engineers added a dry sump oil system to ensure the engine is lubricated in all types of terrain.
Ski-Doo Renegade X-RS
The 2024 Ski-Doo Renegade X-RS was a spring only order option and represents the premium tier of four-stroke offerings from Valcourt. This year the Doo “strokers” made the move to the GEN5 Rev platform and gained more goodness with a more modern look, high-performance LED headlights, and automotive level fit and finish. Power comes on in smooth chunks thanks to the triple cylinder, turbo-charged 900 ACE under the cowl.
Ski-Doo Renegade Enduro
For fans of the yellow-horde looking for four-stroke power in season, the Renegade Enduro is our favorite offering. Another GEN5 recipient, the Enduro package is built for trail riders, thanks in large part to the rMotion rear suspension with adjustable Air Control Suspension allowing you to tailor the ride for conditions from the saddle. You’ll also fall in love with the massive 10.25” full-color touchscreen display.
900 ACE Turbo Engine 3
The smooth ACE 900 has been in the Ski-Doo stable for a number of years and is a perfect example of an engine purpose built to deliver optimum efficiency. Then when more power was asked for, the engineers answered with a compact turbo design that has transformed the smooth sub-one-hundred pony triple into a straight-line threat when squeezed with confidence.
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Sidewinder SRX LE
We’ve said it before, and we will say it again…everyone needs a Sidewinder in their life. An absolute rocket ship, the turbo triple is ridiculously smooth, has incredible trail manners, and then can instantly set your eyeballs into the back of your head with one healthy squeeze. Yes, they do sell the Sidewinder to anybody… get yours before you can’t.
Sidewinder LTX GT EPS
All the warp speed of the SRX with the added comfort and good looks found in the LTX GT. If we were heading out for a multiday cruise on groomed trails, this would be our weapon. The addition of Yamaha’s Variable Electric Power Steering (EPS) takes the fight out of muscling the powerful turbo through twisty trails. Power steering also isolates the rider from unwanted handlebar resistance and trail feedback. The resulting light steering effort and handling precision is unrivaled when it comes to long days in the saddle.
Thundercat 9000 CTech4 Turbo
Yaa sure there are turbo two strokes out there thumping their chest, but when it comes to blistering a lake and getting to the watering hole on the other side first, nothing can touch this turbo-charged Yamaha 998. While Yamaha claims a modest 180-ponies (give or take), aftermarket dynos have this beast pegged in excess of 210-horsepower. Hang on!
MZR 7000 137 ES
We know, we know, the Cat kids have the all-mighty Thundercat which sports the same ferocious power of the Yamaha SRX. However, if smooth, predictable, and a perfectly balanced platform is what you crave, the ZR7000 is your critter. The 1049cc 3-cylinder produces a harmonious 135-horsepower, putting it smack dab in the middle of the mid-bore class. Cat walked away from this buggy for a few years, but the demand from fourstroke faithful was so strong they brought it back for 2024…and we’re happy they did.
Arctic Cat Pantera 7000
Joining the ZR 7000 is the Pantera 7000, a twoup luxury trail cruiser that combines allday comfort and efficiency into one sled that is sure to please the most discerning rider. The Pantera has excellent long-mile riding capability, especially when you factor in an available accessory auxiliary tank. The Pantera 7000 also features heated driver and passenger seats, a tall windshield with mirrors; and the passenger will enjoy an adjustable backrest, wind deflectors and hand warmers.
7000 Engine
Another rock-star engine from Yamaha that has found its way into an Arctic Cat chassis, the 1049cc triple has over a decade of proven, on-the-snow performance under its castings, and we consider it to be one of the most reliable engines on snow for 2024.
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DSG Outerwear provides a feminine fit with a designer look. Choosing the perfect gift for your female adrenaline junky will be easy to keep her moving and grooving on the trail. These lightweight fleece jackets have an amazingly soft feel on the inside and are perfect to wear as a casual jacket or a layering piece. You can add warmth to your current snowmobile jacket by wearing this women’s fleece zip up jacket underneath and still have a terrific look on the ride to your favorite spot or at the local gathering spot. Fit is feminine, yet true to size. Available in XS-XL
SKI-DOO LED SIGNAL LIGHTS
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LED Signal Lights for Ski-Doo hand guards provide style and has potential to replace hand signals. With an integrated switch on the console, riders can access three colors and four modes to message approaching riders: White, Amber (riders behind), Green (solo/last rider) and Flashing Amber (caution).
KLIM KEWEENAW JACKET
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Klim went back to the drawing board to rebuild Keweenaw into the warmest, most versatile and durable trail jacket. Engineered from rider feedback and extensive testing, it is purpose-built to help you adapt to extreme conditions with 3-in-1 insulation and offers better safety on frozen lakes. Keweenaw keeps you on the gas through all conditions, all season long.
BCA FLOAT E2 MTNPRO AIRBAG VEST
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Designed for high-performance mountain riding, the Float E2 MtnPro Vest offers full protection to the chest, ribs, and back — and now includes BCA’s Float E2 airbag system. The new Float E2 MTNPRO airbag vest uses an Alpride supercapacitor to store energy that powers the compressor upon deployment. Supercapacitors store and release energy based on magnetic energy rather than chemical reaction: This means their performance is much more reliable in cold temperatures. For the same reason, the energy stored in a supercapacitor releases faster when it’s activated for deployment.
Experience a unique helmet that redefines trail riding. Ultralightweight carbon fiber, insulated and aerodynamic, the Mission is designed to let you enjoy longer rides and at full speed without fear of extreme cold. Efficient in reducing the risk of fogging, the helmet introduces AMS, an integrated air management system. A CKX exclusive, AMS technology (patent pending) allows you to enjoy a clean environment, free from condensation and fogging by wicking away moist air to the outside. Maintain full visibility while riding and when stopping, take advantage of a wide opening by lifting the oversized visor. In one simple movement and without removing the helmet, you can drink, eat or converse with your trail-riding buddies!
509 AURORA QUILTED
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As comfortable as it is functional, the 509 Women’s Aurora Quilted Hoodie is the perfect hoodie to toss on when loading up at the end of the day or cruising around town. A quilted 4-way stretch construction with a DWR finish, a polyester faux fur-lining throughout, full coverage hood, ¼ front zipper, and kangaroo pockets help make this the coziest hoodie you’ll ever own.
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The first meeting of the Collins Paradise Sno-Riders of Collins, Wisconsin, was held on November 20, 1972. In October 1973
Diane Lau & Tom Duchow attended instructor safety course, and January 2, 1974, the first safety course was taught to kids. Fifty years later we continue with snowmobile safety course instruction and promotion. Over the years we have co-taught with local clubs and most recently Deer Run Snow Riders, Brillion WI. Let the tradition and the education continue!
EAGLE RIVER SNO-EAGLES AWARDED TWO GRANTS
Submitted by Cindy Fruhwirth, Secretary, Sno-Eagles
The Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club is thrilled to have been awarded $24,000 from the Eagle River Tourism Promotion & Development Grant. The grant is to help not-for-profit organizations promote four-season tourism in this area. This award made it possible for the Sno-Eagles to purchase new equipment to help ensure we have reliable, working equipment.
With updated equipment we will be able to consistently provide safe and enjoyable well-groomed trails throughout the season. Since Eagle River is “The Snowmobile Capital of the World,” it is important for us to maintain excellent trails. This is also a vital part of our economy that allows local businesses to thrive during the winter months.
We are also extremely pleased to be the recipient of a $10,000 award from the Polaris TRAILS GRANTS program. This grant supports trail preservation, helps protect the environment, and promotes safe, responsible riding. We were the only club in Wisconsin to be given one of their 11 awards this fall. Our award is to help repair part of a trail that was washed out last spring, add a culvert, and install fencing and signage along this trail. This trail is an important corridor providing a connection to several other communities and trail systems. You can read more about these generous grant awards at polaris.com.
The Sno-Eagles would not be able to do everything we do without these grants. We are very thankful for the support from Polaris TRAILS GRANTS and the Eagle River Tourism Promotion and Development Grant committees!
These awards help us live out the purpose of our club which is, “to stimulate and advance the general welfare and safety of the sport of snowmobiling and to join the collective voice of the snowmobile enthusiasts for the proper recreational uses of snowmobiles on the land, in keeping with the protection, preservation, and enhancement of all natural and environmental resources and to promote tourism thereby maintaining and advancing the economic health of the community.”
CLUB NEWS
PRAIRIE RIDERS JOIN TOGETHER FOR FRIENDSGIVING
Submitted by: Kelly Gronli, Secretary, Prairie Riders
On Wednesday, Nov. 15, the Prairie Riders Snowmobile Club gathered to have an evening of companionship and kick off the holiday season with a new “Friendsgiving” club event. This event was held at the Dilg Allis Chalmers Museum. Members John and Kim Dilg hosted the club for the event at John’s father’s farm. The museum is packed with interesting memorabilia and was the perfect place to host Friendsgiving.
Why? In September, Prairie Riders and Bristol Drift Buster officers met to talk about joining together. Like many clubs, the Drift Busters found that their membership was aging and it was increasingly difficult to find volunteers to maintain trails and volunteer for events. The decision was made by the Drift Busters to disband and migrate their membership to the Prairie Riders. It was the perfect time for the Prairie Riders also, as their trails were becoming difficult to mark due to urban growth and increased traffic and safety concerns in the Kenosha area. Prairie Riders needed trails and Drift Busters needed volunteers. It was a great fit!
The November event was the perfect time for the clubs to socialize and begin the process of getting to better know one another. Around 80 people attended the family event. The club provided fried chicken and members were invited to bring a dish to share. It was a delicious meal with plenty of time for socializing.
The club also raised funds for the club and continued their longstanding commitment to support the Kenosha area community. The group conducted a Toys for Tots toy drive – members donated two full boxes of toys to their local program. The club also had raffles and silent auctions to raise funds at the event.
A goal for the Prairie Riders is to increase the number of younger members in the club by focusing on families. At Friendsgiving a craft station was offered where the kids decorated cardboard cutouts of a rider on a sled. (Thanks to KAOS for the idea.) The kids had a great time designing, coloring, and putting stickers and sparkles on their sleds. It also was an opportunity for them to also get to know each other better. Nothing is more fun than having a bunch of snowmobile club friends!
The club has also seen an increase in our younger members stepping up and becoming officers of the club. President Tony Metcalf and Vice President Brian Kuebker are both active younger leaders. The club benefits with a new generation of leadership as they bring ideas and energy to the club that also is balanced by the expertise
and knowledge of veteran members. Past officers and long-term members act as mentors when the new leaders have issues arise and look for guidance. This balance has revitalized the club, and helped increase membership.
Prairie Riders aims to continue with “Friendsgiving” annually. Club members hope that events like these will help ensure a successful future for the club.
As we all know, friendships formed at the club level are friendships that can last a lifetime.
VISIT THE BRAND NEW DRIFTSPLITTERS WARMING SHACK
Submitted by: Tracy Williams
Greetings from the Kennan/ Catawba Driftsplitter’s. We are excited to share the news of our new warming shack on new S80 trail. In May of 2023 it was put into motion by selling tickets to raise the dollars to begin the project. In October 2023, the project began with the slab being poured and by November 1, all available volunteers came with their hammers and began putting up the four walls, and completion was done in record time. A wood stove was donated by Hutch leather works and gutters were donated by Dakota Litvinoff. And, oh yes, we have a porta potty with all the comforts of home! Special thanks to Jim Wacisak President of our club, for always keeping the ball rolling along with the handful of volunteers for their commitment to get the job done. So please stop in and sign our book when you are in our neck of the woods.
Submitted by: Cathy LaReau, AWSC Director, Sawyer County or 715-558-8966
hrough NoRTAC (Northern Regional Trail Advisory Committee, a sub-committee through Northwest Regional Planning Commission), we recently launched a snowmobile and ATV user survey — this survey targets riders in NW Wisconsin, although others can participate as well.
We are gathering economic data (how much spent on riding, where they ride) for a comprehensive economic impact report on motorized sports. We sorely need this data to PROVE how important motorized sports are to our area and state. It will be a long running survey for over a year.
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CLUB NEWS
DODGE COUNTY SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION HONORS DEDICATED MEMBERS
Submitted by: Corrine Raupp
Association members met at intersection 31 of the Wild Goose State Trail on September 26, 2023, for a dedication and honoring of members who have made significant contributions to the Dodge County Association
A beautiful bench was dedicated in memory of Marvin Heller for all of his years of service to the Horicon Marsh Snowmobile Club and to the Dodge County Snowmobile Association (DCSA). Marvin was the Dodge County Director to the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs (ASWC) for 17 years. His daughter, son-in-law and grandson (Carrie and Guy Zabel and Steven Heller) were present for the dedication ceremony.
Two founding members of the Dodge County Association were also honored; Gertrude Grebel and Ruby Abel, with the dedication of a new kiosk at the intersection. The kiosk shares several key pieces of history around the association forming, includes a county trail map for riders to reference, along with a listing of officers who have served in various roles. Gertrude and Ruby were both officers who played an integral part of establishing the sport of snowmobiling in Dodge County and ensuring it’s success across several decades. Thank you for all of your hard work, as we wouldn’t be where we are today without you!
LAKE COUNTRY RIDER’S KIDS HELP KIDS
Submitted by: Deb Schoepke, Secretary/Membership chair
The youth of the Lake Country Riders Snowmobile Club presented a $2,500 check to Mike Swanson and his son Lucas of the Burnett Youth Hockey Association at our December meeting. The donation was made to the “Save our Rink” campaign. Pictured are Santa, Mitch Hobbie, Alec Durbahn, Mike and Lucas Swanson, Will LaMere, Lillie Armstrong, Avery Hager, Roman Hager and club Treasurer Bruce Reed. The youth group also donates to Burnett County Shop With A Cop and Snowmobile/ATV Safety Class. They also fund annual scholarships to a Siren High School senior and a club member senior. All the club youth pictured that are 12 and over have successfully completed our Snowmobile/ATV Safety class.
Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs
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 • Website: www.awsc.org
President - Lori Heideman • racingator@wctc.net • 715-741-0488 • Vice President – Greg Roscizewski • wldtrky101@wi.rr.com • 262-210-3095 Secretary - Sue Smedegard • suesmed@gmail.com • 715-656-3855/715-791-0082 • Treasurer -Lauren Levey • llevey17@gmail.com • 262-358-3763 Executive Director - Mike Holden • holdenmach@outlook.com • 920-980-2321
AWSC DIRECTORS AND REPS BY COUNTY
Adams County Director | Gary Gevers 920-723-0721 | ggevers@gmail.com
Adams County Rep | Melissa Rhodes 715-459-8001(C) | 715-325-1827(H) romesnobanditssecretary@gmail.com
Ashland County Director John Westfahl 920-740-5020 | jwwestfahl@gmail.com
Ashland County Rep Jim Meisenheimer 618-567-6805 | meisy52@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 | Matthew Susienka 757-581-7068 | yaderaye@yahoo.com
Bayfield County Rep | Tiffany Mallory 218-491-1071 | tiffanyjane2203@gmail.com
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 608-867-3419 | duellman.rick@gmail.com
Buffalo County Rep | Dave Green 715-495-9766 | dave@davefixeshomes.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 | Tim Gambsky 920-378-0104 | tgambsky@gmail.com
Calumet County Rep Holly Gambsky 920-851-6002 | hgambsky@yahoo.com
Chippewa County Director Don Gunderson | 715-868-0006 back40trailriders@yahoo.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
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 | Dustin Androski 218-428-3015 | superiorite@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 | Michael Stanley | 920-288-7136 mikestanley01@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 | dnewman@ceas.coop
Bob Staehler | 262-626-2329 Donna White | 920-348-5719 snodirdj@gmail.com
Florence County Rep | Jerry Heidtke 920-946-7019 | jrheidtke3@gmail.com
Fond Du Lac County Director
Ray Sippel | 920-533-4279 | joraysippel@gmail.com
Fond Du Lac County Rep | Tom Hinchliffe 414-322-8483 | hinchdundee@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 Michelle Gates | 920-229-5180 mmgates@charter.net
Green Lake County Rep | Tim Beier 920-858-0473 | proplowing@gmail.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 | joeolson@chartermi.net
Jackson County Director | Joe Kniseley 715-896-4695 | joeteresalkniseley@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 Arlyn Baumgarten | 262-694-8242 abaumgarten@wi.rr.com
Kenosha County Rep | Sean Moore 262-496-4984 | moore.68@outlook.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 | Nancy Olson 608-780-2524(C) | olybsnow@charter.net
Lafayette County Director | Leon Wolfe 608-574-5253 | leonnwolfe81@gmail.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
Marinette County Director | Jeff Schwaller 715-927-5160 | jschwaller50@gmail.com
Marinette County Rep | Patti Mullarky 715-324-6020 | vintagepats@yahoo.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 | Jim Marks 414-810-9526(C) | ja_marks@tds.net
Milwaukee County Rep | Darin Prihoda 414-425-8112
Monroe County Director | Jason Guthrie 608-372-7019 | arlog8891@hotmail.com
Monroe County Rep | Chelsie Engelson 608-343-0950 | misssnowflake1314@gmail.com
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 | dgaskill@new.rr.com
Ozaukee County Director | Wally Thill 262-692-9165 | wthill1@wi.rr.com
Pepin County Director | Ryan Bauer 715-495-6246 | bauer0720@gmail.com
Pepin County Rep | Tim Milliren 715-285-5702 | tjmilliren@nelson-tel.net
Pierce County Director | Roger Spindler 715-495-8836 | jrsping@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 715-268-6025 | 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
Sauk County Director | Tim Lins 608-546-2030 | timlins@bugnet.net
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 | Bob Meyer 715-437-0581 | bobstarla@gmail.com
Taylor County Rep | Nick Meyer 715-965-3682 l westborosnodusters@gmail.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 | Fred Suchy 815-263-3734 | fredsuchy6r@gmail.com
Vilas County Rep | Dennis Horan 715-542-2952 | greenthing1969@gmail.com
Walworth County Director | John Stohr 262-945-0202 | john@lakeareahomes.net
Walworth County Rep | Chuck Gamache 847-217-9482 | cwgamache@gmail.com
Washburn County Director Gwen Welter 715-635-2614 | gwenga@hotmail.com
Washburn County Rep | Judy Ringlien 715-520-3121 | sjringlien6040@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
Lincoln County Rep | Mark Swope 715-218-4581/715-536-3711 swamper@frontier.com
Manitowoc County Director | Elroy Jaeger 920-980-4665(C) | ecjaeger127@gmail.com
Manitowoc County Rep | Brian Woelfel 920-286-2709 | kbwoelfel@tm.net
Marathon County Director Wayde Kreager | 715-573-7282(C) wayde@kreagerinsurance.com
Marathon County Rep | AJ Kreager 715-581-8610 | misssnowflake2122@gmail.com
AWSC COUNTY YOUTH REPS
Brown | Aubrey Allen
Chippewa | Macy Lagesse
Columbia | Parker Grams
Dane | Tanner Clark
Dodge | Lindsey Unger
Jackson | Anessa Olson
Jefferson | Jena Lenz
Jefferson | Jenna Degner
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 | Terry Merget 715-567-0411 | merget.terry@gmail.com
Kenosha | Samantha Goldman
Monroe | Sara Guthrie
Oconto | Mya Magnin
Oneida | Julia Gray
Portage | Abby Bey
Portage | Autumn Polum
Price | Lance Walcisak
Racine | Matthew Smith
Racine | Zachary Vogt
Waukesha | Aubrey Dill
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 920-470-1429 | 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 | Mike Giese 920-450-5865 | wabmko@gmail.com
Winnebago County Rep | Paul Kuehnl 920-915-6527 l turfworkspro@yahoo.com
Wood County Director | Mike Herzberg 715-498-3274 | irideall@yahoo.com
Wood County Rep | Margie Straka 715-305-5040 | mmjajm2@gmail.com
YOUTH ADVISORS
Brown | Bryce Allen
Green Lake | Madisyn Gates-Roehl
Jackson | Jake Ward
Jefferson | Ethan Degner
Marathon |AJ Kreager
EVENTS
JANUARY
2: Mercer, WI. Mercer Area Sno-Goers Club Ride, Ride leaves from the Groomer Barn (Trail 17), 2625 W Margaret St, Ride 9:30am, Tanner: 715-476-2888 / publicrelations@mercersnogoers.com / FB: Mercer Area Sno Goers
5: Coloma, WI. Coloma Pathfinders Torchlight Parade, Pathfinders Clubhouse, King St, 6pm, Pizza party afterward, Susan: 715-228-2622 / colomapathfinders.com
6: Waterford, WI. Tichigan Sno-n’ Go Annual Ice Fishing Jamboree, Tichigan Lions Club – Civic Center, 670 Big Bend Rd, 2pm, 50/50 and meat raffles, music, refreshments, food, fun, Hely: 262-366-7049 / FB Tichigan Sno n Go
6: Town of West Bend, WI. Nabob Prairie Riders Winterfest/ Fisheree, House of Heileman, 5723 W Lake Dr, 6am-6pm Fisheree at boat launch 6am-3pm. Winterfest tent open 10am-6pm at House of Heilman’s Fish prizes awarded in tent at 4pm, NabobPrairieRiders@ gmail.com / FB: Nabob Prairie Riders
6: Winter, WI. Winter Huskies Dantzman Memorial Poker Ride, Bucktail Lodge, W7014 Circle B Rd, Depart 10am/Return 6pm for Poker drawing and raffles, Joe: 715-266-8013 / FB: Winter Huskies
7: West Bend, WI. Kohlsville Kruisers Annual Brat Fry and Fisheree, Jug’s Hitching Post, Main Street, 6am-6pm, Fisheree on the Back Pond, Brats, burgers, chili, desserts, Gun raffle, Brian: 262-227-6144 / kohsvillekruiserssecretary@gmail.com
12-13: Arbor Vitae, WI. Cross Country Cruisers 2024 SnoFest and vintage snowmobile show, CCC Clubhouse & Grounds, 11503 Helminski Rd, Big Arbor Vitae Lake, Friday 4pm fish fry, food, beverages, music, games and raffles and groomer rides, crosscountrycruisers.com or FB
13: Conover, WI. Conover Sno-Buddies & Phelps Snowmobile Club Trailside Roast. Intersection of Trails 8 & 6 near Blong Road, Vilas County Intersection #500, hotdogs, brats, s’mores, hot cocoa and more, Randy: 847-980-0349 / conoversnobuddies@gmail.com
13: Mercer, WI. Mercer Area Sno-Goers Winterblast, Club Groomer Barn (Trail 17), 2625 W Margaret St, 8am-11pm, raffles, feed, music and more, Tanner: 715-476-2888 / publicrelations@mercersnogoers. com / FB: Mercer Area Sno Goers
14: Watertown, WI. Silver Creek Riders Annual Breakfast, Watertown Moose Lodge, 1222 Juneau St, 9am – Noon, All you can eat, door prizes, raffles, Ken: 414-3507407 / FB: Silver Creek Riders
18: Marathon, WI. Rib Knights Inc – BINGO, Memories Ballroom, 142475 County Rd NN, Doors open 5pm, $650 total payouts, raffles, door prizes, Cash Bar, food available, Jennifer: 715-630-0017 / ribknights.com
19-21: Lakewood, WI. 37th Annual Waubee Snowflakes Women on Snow at Waubee Lodge, Registration includes lodging, meals, guided trail rides and entertainment, accepting 36 riders, warjacksrule@ gmail.com
20: Hayward, WI. Sno-Trails Snowmobile Club Winter Ride, Somewhere Else, 9623 North State Hwy 27, 10:30am, Fun at each location; Raffles and more, Jody: 612-991-0494 or Suse: 630-4081185
20: Helenville, WI. Watertown Snowmobile Association Meat/Bag Raffle, Ann’s Farmington Inn, N6443 S Farmington Rd, Noon-4pm, Shannon: 920-344-0142 / s_paulowske88@yahoo.com
20: Lac du Flambeau, WI. Northern Hornshoe Fundraiser, Harrison’s Pub and Grill, 3160 Pokegema Lake Tr (Trail 17), 1pm, 50/50 Raffle and food all day, Mary: 608-469-3470 / info@hornshoe.org
20: Millston, WI. Woodland Riders Annual Chicken Q, TK’s 400 Club, W6621 State Hwy 12, 11am-2pm, ½ Chicken, potato salad, beans, roll, raffles and baskets, Kris: 715-225-8930 / woodlandriders@ hotmail.com
21: Batavia, WI. Beechwood Night Fliers Annual Brat & Burger Fry, Town of Scott Community Center, 1360 Hwy 28, 10am-5pm, Brats, burgers, potato salad, bean and homemade treats, basket, walk around, sportsman and annual raffles, kids games, Jenny: 920-9482071 / FB: Beechwood Night Fliers
23: Mercer, WI. Mercer Area Sno-Goers Club Ride, Ride leaves 9:30am, Groomer Barn (Trail 17), 2625 W Margaret St, Tanner: 715476-2888 / publicrelations@mercersnogoers.com / FB: Mercer Area Sno Goers
27: Coloma, WI. Coloma Pathfinders Club Ride, Coloma Community Park, 300 Front St, Noon, 50 mile ride, Susan: 715-228-2622 / colomapathfinders.com
27: Delavan, WI. Delavan-Williams Bay Sno-Buddies & Elkhorn Sno Drifters Drag The Turtle Radar Run, Turtle Lake Tap & Grill, N6513 Anderson Dr, 11am-4pm Raffles, food, drinks, music 3-7pm. Ice skating, bonfire, Joe: 262-215-0701 / brownswisgolf@gmail.com
27: Lakewood, WI. Paul Bunyan Riders Snow Fun Day, Waubee Lake Lodge, 18398 Waubee Park Ln, 2-7pm, Food and beverage, raffles, Located on the trail stop number 86, Tyler: 920-245-1764 / paulbunyanriders.com
27: Lily, WI. Langlade County Snowmobile Council County Wide Ride, Lily Sno-Birds Clubhouse, 4505 Turtle Lake Rd, 11am-3pm, Free lunch, beverages, raffles and prizes, Tim: 715-216-3910 / tlgrall@ hotmail.com
27: Mercer, WI. Mercer Area Sno-Goers Club Breakfast, Around the Corner Pub, 2633 Railroad St, 8am until gone, Tanner: 715-476-2888 / publicrelations@mercersnogoers.com / FB: Mercer Area Sno Goers
27: Pickerel, WI. Tombstone Pickerel Snowmobile Club Vintage Show and Ride, Tombstone Pickerel SC Clubhouse, N9398 CTH DD, 9am4pm, food & beverage available, $10 each sled, more than three free, 1pm guided ride, raffles, Jeff: 414-852-2566 / jkeen1@me.com / tombstonepickerelsnowmobileclub.com
EVENTS
27: Phelps, WI. Phelps Snowmobile Club Inaugural Radar Run, Lac Vieux Desert, 5751 Hillside Resort Trail, 10am-4pm, Registration 9am, Class runs 1 for $10 and 3 for $20, Food, beverages, raffles, Awards 4pm, Laura: 715-545-3800 / laura@phelpswi.us
27: Rib Lake, WI. Spirit Lake Northwoods Riders 40th Anniversary, Zondlo’s Bar, 1pm, everyone welcome, Joann: northwoodsriderss@ gmail.com
27: Three Lakes, WI. Three Lakes-Brule River Trails Chicken Soup Cluck-Off, Lindy’s Hideaway & Swamp Witch Inn, 290 Wesley Rd, 2-5pm, $7 to eat, raffles, Scott: 414-550-8961 / FB: Threelakestrails
27: Tomahawk, WI. Hooligan’s Snowmobile Club Radar Run, Holly’s Bar & Grill, W5698 County Rd N, Registration 8am, Racing 10am, trophies, Kitty Kat class Noon, food and raffles, Ron: 414-430-2570
27: Union Grove, WI. Racine County Alliance of Snowmobile Clubs Winterfest, Great Lakes Dragway, 18411 1st St, Gates 10am, Darren: 414-238-3069 / FB: Racine County Alliance of Snowmobiles
FEBRUARY
3: Adams, WI. Grand Marsh Pathfinders Antique Snowmobile Show, Connell’s Cedar Shack, 2248 State Hwy 13, 9am Food, raffles and baskets, Todd: 608-548-3745
3: Crandon, WI. Lumberjack Memorial Trails (LMT) 50th Anniversary, Raffles & Poker Run, Charlie Lake Metonga Resort, 4163 E Lakeview St, Noon - 6pm, Raffle drawing 3pm, Brent: 920-379-2164 / FB: Lumberjack Memorial Trails
3: Ellsworth, WI. Rush River Trail Riders Annual Snow Day, Rush River Club House, N4775 450th St, 10am Non-Competitive Vintage Show 11am, 1pm trail ride, food and refreshments, 2024 Ski Doo MXZ600 Raffle 3pm – only 250 tickets sold! Brian: 612-850-8986
3: Fond du Lac, WI. Holyland Snowflyers Vintage Piston Burners Winter Show & Ride the Bol, Kiekhaefer Park, W4235 Kiekhaefer Pkwy, 8am 120 tracks for kids, heated 40’X100” tent, food and beverage, tubing, groomer rides, raffles, Darrin: 920-273-9601 / HolylandSnowflyers.com
3: Ladysmith, WI. Ladysmith Driftbusters Chili & Pulled Pork Fundraiser, J & S Supper Club, W9594 US Hwy 8, 11am-3pm, raffles and prizes, Dennis: 715-570-7050 / FB: Driftbusters SC
3: Stetsonville, WI. Tired Iron Vintage Riders Snowmobile Show & Ride, Centennial Community Center, 8:30-11am, Registration $5 sled, $20 for 4 or more, Trail ride 1pm, Awards 3pm, Food and refreshments, raffles, Leon: 715-427-5441 or Jesse: 608-516-3669
4: Three Lakes, WI. Northern Lights Snowmobile Club Spaghetti Dinner, Pike’s Pine Isle, 1261 Pine Isle Rd, 4-8pm, $8, raffles and desserts available for purchase, Sue: northernlights.com
6: Mercer, WI. Mercer Area Sno-Goers Club Ride, Ride leaves 9:30am from Groomer Barn (Trail 17), 2625 W Margaret St, Tanner: 715-4762888 / publicrelations@mercersnogoers.com / FB: Mercer Area Sno Goers
7-8: St Germain, WI. Arrowhead Groomer Show, Arrowhead Groomers, 6351 Hwy 70E, St Germain, 9am both days, 715-479-4200 / arrowheadgroomers.com
10: Hayward, WI. Sno-Trails Snowmobile Club Mystery Fun Ride, The Landing, 8225 N County Road CC, 11am, Pictures to take, snow angels to make and trivia through the day, Jody: 612-991-0494 / Suse: 630-408-1185 or FB
10: New Auburn, WI. Neighborly Sno-Goers Chicken and Chili Feed, Shep’s Northshore Bar and Campground, N1033 State Hwy 40, Noon-4pm, On trail #3 by Island Lake, Jason: 715-595-3047 /FB: Neighborly Sno-Goers
15: Marathon, WI. Rib Knights Inc BINGO, Memories Ballroom, 142475 County Rd NN, doors open 5pm, $650 total payouts, raffles and prizes, Cash Bar, food available for purchase, Jennifer: 715-6300017 / ribknights.com
17: Caroline, WI. Four Dams Snow Goers Run for Fun Vintage Ride & Show, Caroline Legion Hall, W12850 Cty Rd M, 10am, voting Noon, Ride 1pm, Basket raffles, food and drinks, Troy: 715-851-2272 / FB: Four Dams Snow Goers Snowmobile Club
17: Coloma, WI. Coloma Pathfinders Radar Run, Pleasant Lake Boat Landing, 3rd Dr, 8am-4pm, Numerous classes, Food & drink sold, Kitty Kat Race Noon, Alan: 608-472-9533 / aanckner84@gmail.com / colomapathfinders.com
17: Drummond, WI. 24th Annual Drummond Dirt & Sno-Jacks Barstool Races and Winterfest, Drummond Lake, 52455 Drummond Lake Rd, Noon-5pm, Food, Wine and Beer Tent, Kids Sledding, Dog sleds, Raffles, Music, dirtandsno-jacks.com / FB: Drummond Dirt & Sno-Jacks Barstool Races
17: Fall River, WI. Rio Doylestown SledHeads Lazy Lake Radar Run, 7am Registration, 8:30am Racing, SWIRA rules on a 1000’ track, FB: Rio Doylestown SledHeads
17: Glidden, WI. Glidden Sno-Bears Annual Toilet Seat & Toddler Snowmobile Races, Jacobs Town Hall, 23 N Grant St, Registration 11am, Races Noon, helmet required, food, fun, raffles and prizes, Jim: 618-567-6805 / meisy52@yahoo.com
17: Hager City, WI. Bay City Bluff Busters Vintage Show & Ride, The Bluff’s Bar and Grill, N1833 785th St, 9am-4pm Registration 9-11am, 10 mile ride leaves 12:30pm for sleds 2000 and older, Roger: 715495-8836 / zcat@bevcomm.net
17: Lily, WI. Lily Sno-Birds KAOS Fundraiser, Lily Sno-Birds Club House, W4505 Turtle Lake Rd, Lily, 10am-3pm, Club to sponsor a season long fundraiser to benefit KAOS. Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday will hold a 50/25/25 raffle with two winners each weekend. The other 50% will accumulate all season with the Sno-Birds matching the 50%. Grand Finale is 2/17. Brianna Crotteau and KAOS Youth will be in attendance. Trail ride 10am, Jim & Debbie: 715-3506525 / hoffman-james@hotmail.com
17-18: Manawa, WI. 17th Annual Manawa Snodeo, Bear Lake N4715 Hwy 110/22, 4 ice/snow tracks running simultaneously, Oval racing, radar runs, drags, barrel racing, $20/day or $30 for the weekend, manawasnowdeo.org
17: Mercer, WI. Mercer Area Sno-Goers Club Ride leaves 9:30am from the Groomer Barn (Trail 17), 2625 W Margaret St, Tanner: 715476-2888 / publicrelations@mercersnogoers.com / FB: Mercer Area Sno Goers
17: Townsend, WI. Red Arrow Snowmobile ATV Club 48th Annual Snow Fest, Townsend Town Hall, 16564 El St, 11am, Raffles, Food, Beverages, Rick: 920-540-5909 / redarrowtownsend@gmail.com
17: Woodruff, WI. Minocqua Forest Snowmobile Raffle, Lakeland Powersports, 8844 WI 47, Noon, Raffle drawing begins at 5pm, music, food & beverages in conjunction with the Cross Country Cruisers Raffle, John: 847-269-5778 / johnryanwi2016@gmail.com / minocquaforestriders.org
18: Three Lakes, WI. Northern Lights Snowmobile Club Weenie Roast, Trail #8 at Bailey Lake Horse Trail Parking, Sheltered Valley Road Horse Trail, 11am-2pm, hot dogs and hotter hot chocolate, Sue: northernlightsclub.com
20: Presque Isle, WI. Sno-Bunnies Trailside Party, Pipke Park Pavillion, 11664 Cty Hwy W, Trail #6, 10am-3pm, free food, drinks, hot cocoa with raffle tickets & merchandise for sale, Jack: 414-491-2711 / jhinnendael@uwalumni.com / snobunnies.com
