Volume 34 • No. 3
Snow Bizness from
the ISSA Officers
page 4-7
Public Land Issues
page 7
Avalanche Beacon Alert
page 7
Club News
page 8
What is WWA
page 8
Product Reviews
page 8
Mount Jefferson
Snowmobilers See
Win in Forest Bill
page 9
Fat-Biker Fined
page 10
Preventing Accidents
page 10
2nd Annual State
Veteran’s Ride
page 11
Snowmobile Trip
to Elk River, Idaho
page 13
Pine Trees in Heaven
page 14
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Officer Reports ........................................................
4
Rumor of the Month ..................................................
4
Safe Riders! ............................................................
4
Chuckle of the Month ................................................
5
Avalanche Beacon Alert .............................................
7
Public Land Issues ....................................................
7
Club News ..............................................................
8
Who is WWA? ..........................................................
8
Recon-Zeal Goggles ..................................................
8
Star-Tron One Ounce Shooter .....................................
8
Mount Jefferson Snowmobilers See Win
in Forest Bill ..........................................................
9
Fa-Biker Fined by National Forest Service .....................
10
Preventing Accidents-Rider Data Processing ..................
10
ISSA Leadership Directory
officers
President:
Harold Johnson
P.O. Box 701
Filer, ID 83328
(208) 734-6054 Home
[email protected]
President-elect:
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Royal Kingsley
901 Grelle Dr.
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
(208) 743-9392 evenings
(208) 799-1656 Days
[email protected]
of Rail Corridors ....................................................
12
Secretary/treasurer:
Digital Maps for Mobile Devices...................................
12
Thank You...............................................................
10
2nd Annual Disabled Veterans Snowmobile Ride .............
11
Twelve Principles for Minimizing Conflicts on
Multiple Use Trails .................................................
Wyoming Landowner Threatens Public Ownership
Snowmobile Trip to Elk River, Idaho .............................
13
10 Reasons to Adopt the Zero Alcohol Position ...............
13
Thought of the Month................................................
13
Sled Warrior ............................................................
13
Protections for Wolverine Draw Opposition ....................
14
Dead Sled Recovery ..................................................
14
Pine Trees in Heaven.................................................
14
ISSA Business Members ............................................
19
ISSA Club Directory ..................................................
20
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Idaho State Snowmobile Association
P.O. 10400 Overland Road, #384
Boise, ID 83709
Terri Klanderud
300 Palmer Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-6096 Home
(208) 880-2353 Cell
[email protected]
Past President:
Doyle Barney
759 Barney Dairy Rd.
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 356-6399
[email protected]
Directors
at Large
region 1
Steve Powers
3338 East Harrison Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 755-3456
[email protected]
region 2
Lauren Frei
1609 Cedar Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-7409
[email protected]
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region 3
Terril Klanderud
300 Palmer Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-6096 Home
(208) 880-2353 Cell
[email protected]
region 4
Jens Steffensen, Jr.
1303 S. Arcadia St.
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 345-6619
[email protected]
region 5
Vanda Johnson
P. O. Box 701
Filer, ID 83328
(208) 734-6054 (home)
[email protected]
region 6
Charity:
Michelle Huff
123 N 750 W
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 431-5025
[email protected]
Safety:
Lauren Frei
1609 Cedar Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-7409
[email protected]
Gary Cvecich
P.O. Box 72
Stanley, ID 83278
(208) 774-3609
[email protected]
region 7
Michelle Huff
123 N 750 W
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 431-5025
[email protected]
region 8
Lin McKay
5874 E. Bearcreek Rd.
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-3987
[email protected]
region 9
Doyle Barney
759 Barney Dairy Rd.
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 356-6399
[email protected]
Standing
Committee
Chairs
DireCtor of PuBLiC LanDS:
Sandra Mitchell
P. O. Box 70001
Boise, ID 83707-0101
(208) 424-3870
cell: (208) 869-3318
fax: (208) 424-3850
[email protected]
funDraiSing:
Eric Frei
2620 Blue Mountain Court
Clarkston, WA 99403
(208) 790-7475
[email protected]
Convention:
MeMBerShiP:
Lisa Gunter
PO Box 2345
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-4147
[email protected]
aWarDS:
John Traska
7669 W. Colt Dr.
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 869-7741
[email protected]
[email protected]
SChoLarShiP:
Sharla McKay
5874 East Bear Creek Rd.
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-3987 home
(208) 251-5885 cell
[email protected]
SnoW Biz eDitor/hiStorian:
Warren Wilde
6869 No. Capitol Hill Rd.
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2767
fax: (208) 852-1332
[email protected]
[email protected]
SearCh & reSCue:
Warren Wilde
6899 No. Capitol Hill Rd.
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2767
[email protected]
[email protected]
WeB Page:
Amanda Peterson
3895 E Sunnyside Rd
Ammon, ID 83406
(208) 251-6766
[email protected]
WeStern StateS iSSueS:
Scott Chapman
P.O. Box 2917
McCall, ID 83638
(208) 288-6267 Office
(208) 860-6057 Cell
[email protected]
www.IdahoSnow.org
There’s No Business Like SNOW Biz-ness!
Snow Bizness from the ISSA Officers
President ... Harold Johnson Dean’s List
We are only a week into March as I write this and the number of night time temperatures
above freezing has dramatically affected many grooming program. Many challenges that we
have little or no control over. I hope you have been able to make the best of the situation you
have found yourself in.
The Washington, D.C. Fly In will be held April 5th thru April 8th. Our Spring Board Meeting will be in
Boise on Saturday, April 12th. The International Snowmobile Congress will be held in Keystone, Colorado
the second week in June.
Be sure to read Sandra’s article(s) on the legal challenges we continue to face as we fight to protect our
public access to our public lands. The Idaho State Snowmobile Association is very appreciative of the Clubs
and individuals that have donated their precious money to our legal defense efforts. We can not progress
on the legal issues without your generous support. You are greatly appreciated.
Our Second Annual Disabled Veterans snowmobile Ride was held March 8th in McCall. WOW!!! What
a great day for some of the hero’s amongst us. Harold Apple and his army of volunteers hit a home run
with this one. It was far larger then last years first annual ride. We saw familiar faces from last year and
many new faces and lot of smiles. I know we sparked in interest in some riders to join us again next year.
There are so many people to thank. Watch for a separate article.
As you wrap up your spring snowmobile riding; please be cautious and stay safe. Continue to stay involved in the public access issues that continue to come our way. We owe it to future generations so they
can continue to enjoy the winter recreational opportunities we have now.
It is my privilege to represent the Idaho State Snowmobile Association.
President-Elect ... Royal Kingsley Dean’s List
Well as you all know we had to cancel the state ride. Just not good snow conditions. We
would get snow then it would warm up and turn to ice or melt. Blame it on Lauren, Gary or their
Snow Goddess.
Sandra, Harold and I are headed to Washington DC to talk to our Congressmen and Senators, the first
week in April. We will also be attending an American Council Snowmobile Association meeting along with
a Western Chapter meeting while we are in DC. Then back to Boise for an ISSA board meeting. If you have
something of concern please let your district reps know or contact a board member. Hope to see you all at
the board meeting.
Region 1 Director ... Steve Powers
Another snowmobile season is coming to an end. With the rain and warmer temperatures, our
snow is disappearing fast.
Many clubs have had their final meeting of the season. Soon it will be time to think about putting
winter toys away and dusting off the summer toys. Before we know it, it will be time to go camping.
I hope everyone had a safe winter. I hope Lauren and Gary get this Snow God situation figured out so that
we may have more snow next winter.
Region 2 Director ... Lauren J. Frei
What a snow year! Thanks to Gary Cvecich I am sure, he must have really ticked off
Snow Goddess Dianne. WAY TO GO GARY!!!
We would get a good snowfall and then the weather would warm up and make the
snow like spring riding. As you know we had to cancel the State Ride due to snow, (or I
should say, lack of snow) conditions. In fact, I was sitting on the deck at the cabin two weeks before
the State Ride, in a tee shirt having a cup of coffee and taking a little nap at 10:00 am with sunny
skies, 48 degrees at 4800 feet elevation with less than a foot of snow on the ground.
Most of the clubs in Region 2 were able to have their Fun Runs however, so it wasn’t a total loss.
My hat is off to all the groomer operators this year because of these snow conditions. If you have
ever groomed when snow is like this, you know how much work it is to make a good trail. When
you see an operator, thank them!
Will the environmentalist ever give up? NO!!! So neither should we! Make sure you keep up the
good work staying in touch with your representatives.
Until next year, Happy Trails!
Editor’s Note: This is the first time in many years that Lauren did not make the ‘Dean’s List’
with his article!
Rumor of the Month
Rumor has it that: Lauren Frei, Royal Kingsley and
Eric Frei cancelled the ISSA state ride because they
didn’t want outsiders learning of their favorite riding
areas and they also didn’t want Gary Cvecich
coming to investigate their Snow God.
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Region 3 Director ... Terri Klanderud
The 2014 Disabled Veteran’s Ride took place this last Saturday on March 8th from the
Francis Wallace parking lot in McCall, Idaho. It was one of the most incredible events that I
have had the privilege of being a part of, and at my age that’s really saying something!
Riding with this group of awesome people makes you acutely aware of the sacrifice and bravery of
our men and women that serve to protect us and some of the challenges that they now face because of
their dedication to their Country. Their enthusiasm and appreciation is infectious! They made a trail
ride (something I’ve always thought of as a necessary evil) one of the best snowmobile days of the year!
This ride is one I hope to never miss!
First of all, thank you to all of the veterans that came to ride; whose example of perseverance and
determination shows us they are heroes on every level! Thank you to all of those that worked so hard
to put this together – Harold & Jan Appel for organizing the ride in collaboration with Sandra Mitchell
and Josh Callahan; the Valley County Search & Rescue for insuring everyone arrived where they were
supposed to be and being on hand to get anyone “unstuck” and helping provide food ; Mark & Karen
Sabin for cooking lunch for everyone; Burgdorf Hot Springs for donating the pool to the wounded warriors; Larry Laxson and Jimmie Nichols of Valley County Parks & Rec for insuring that the trail was in incredible shape with the difficult weather we’ve had; Donnelly EMS and Mile High Power Sports for
providing food; Cheap Thrills for providing signs and helmets; the Idaho County Sheriff’s Deputies for
providing trail support; the entire McCall Snowmobile Club, McCall EMS, Moto-Tech, the Donnelly Snowmobile Club, and the Cougar Mountain Snowmobile Club- all of them donating sleds for the veterans to
ride and being chaperones to Burgdorf. It takes a village, and everyone stepped up to the plate to
make this an incredible experience for all of us!
Region 4 Director ... Jens Steffensen Jr. Dean’s List
As I write this report it is raining in Boise and rain is expected up to 7,000'+. Our snowmobile season around Boise is coming to an end. I've got two clubs in Region 4 and they are
the Garden Valley Sno-Goers and the Boise Snowmobile Club. The president of the Garden
Valley Sno-Goers believes the club will fold. He sent out a newsletter and nobody responded
with interest in taking over the leadership of the club. The groomer board members were in
agreement that the club should fold unless someone comes forward. Their grooming season was only
28 days and the grooming program will continue with or without the club, according to the president.
The Boise Snowmobile Club season started later than usual because of the lack of snow. Their Fun
Run became a non-sponsored ride. Only half of the Forest Service permit approved one way route was
available because of the snow level. The club sponsored ride couldn't travel on half of the course and
then return the same way they went up without it LISTED on the FS permit as an alternate route. FYI
- ***LIST*** alternate routes to cover your possible weather related issues, etc. They still had good
attendance. The club now has 60-70 members.
The Idaho City grooming machine and two occupants got hit by an avalanche on the north side of
Pilot Peak. Nobody was hurt and the machine didn't move but snow was piled midway up the windows.
That's like 7-8 feet high. They had radio contact with Boise County Sheriff's Office in case they needed
assistance but after two hours of digging they were able to get the groomer moving again. The issue of
ATV/UTV tracked vehicle travel on groomed trails is an issue before every county government in the
state. Their registration money is good for us, they will tear up our trails, we need all the motorized
support/help on our side as we can get, our parking lots are full now, etc., etc. Please take an active
part in making this decision. Support ISSA and when you register your sled - designate Region 08A
Idaho City or Region 08B Garden Valley.
SAFE RIDERS!
Snowmobile Safety Awareness Program
Check List. Keep this checklist with you when you ride.
Before you start your machine, check the following:
• Weather forecast, your clothing (to ensure appropriate clothing for weather) and the wind chill factor
• Throttle (it should freely return to the idle or closed position)
• Snowmobile (it should be positioned in a clear space free of people or objects)
• Fuel and battery
• Ski assemblies and rods
• Drive belt
• General mechanical conditions
• Handlebars (they should turn both ways)
• Emergency kit
• Personal items kit
• Safety equipment
Before you begin your ride, check the following:
• Brakes (they should operate freely and smoothly)
• Headlights and taillights
• Emergency switch
• Idle (slowly run your machine for 30 seconds)
www.IdahoSnow.org
There’s No Business Like SNOW Biz-ness!
Region 5 Director ... Vanda Johnson Dean’s List
It is hard to believe that another snowmobile season has come to an end.
What an unusual season it has been from decreased snow amount, warm temperatures making grooming almost impossible and then to the rain. While we
certainly need the moisture it sure hasn't helped the snowmobile programs
and activity. With the strange weather conditions came avalanche problems.
Clubs within Region 5 have been plagued with many cancellations of planned activities. The Idaho Snow Riders Snowmobile Club, Inc. had a meeting cancelled and their
annual President's Day activities cancelled due to warm temperatures that led to
grooming difficulties and some avalanche dangers. The Northside Snowriders Club
had to cancel their snow drags and the Magic Valley Sno-Mobile Club had to cancel
their annual ride from Bone to Alpine because of poor snow conditions.
Although the weather has been a challenge for the grooming programs it has not
hampered the spirit of snowmobiling nor has it stopped the hard core snowmobilers.
Kelsie Sharp, Austin Schmahl and Ashlie Johnson are recipient of the scholarships
awarded by the Magic Valley Sno-Mobile Club. The scholarships were awarded during
the Fun Day activities on March 8th. At the club meeting on March 4th, Justin
Abramoski was elected as the new club President.
The Northside Snowriders are working with the BLM and the Camas County Commissioners to create a new parking area. Their grooming program is finished due to
lack of snow and the very warm temperature. Hopefully next year will be a better
snow year.
The Idaho Snow Riders Snowmobile Club, Inc. is busy planning their annual Easter
activities. On Saturday, April 19th there will be Easter egg coloring for all kids at the
Senior Center and on Easter Sunday there will be an Easter Egg Hunt at the Elk Valley
Golf Course with a raffle and silent auction following the hunt. The club is working on
repairs for the stove in the warming hut. Election of officers will be on May 10th at
the next meeting. Litter clean up along the highway will be an effort the club will be
doing. All snowmobilers riding on the road will need to have an orange flag on their
snowmobile to avoid a citation.
The "Damm Fools" from the Idaho West Magic Lake Recreation Club held a spaghetti
dinner with bingo following on March 8th, they had a good turnout. The next planned
event is their Annual Mother's Day brunch. As you can tell this club enjoys food and
fun.
I would like to thank Harold Apple and his crew for the great job they did to make
the Disabled Veteran's ride a success.
Region 6 Director ... Gary Cvecich Dean’s List
In the last issue of this esteemed publication, several people commented on
Lauren and me and our choice of a Snow God. Anyone that has paid attention
to this continuing story over the years should know that I in no way, shape or
form am involved in picking the Snow God. That is Lauren Frei’s job. My job is
merely that of critic and I feel that I have been more than adequate in that capacity. Please direct all Snow God complaints to Lauren Frei and leave me out of it. Speaking of Lauren’s psychotic, manic-depressive of a snow god, after spending most of the
winter with minimal snowpack, the Snow God went in to manic mode and unleashed
massive amounts of snow in February. Banner Summit, between Stanley and Lowman,
received 6-7 feet of snow in 10 days and another 4-5 in the following weeks. The Snow
God did not however drop enough snow near Lewiston for the ISSA State Ride and it was
cancelled and as we all know we can blame Lauren for that. (Editor’s Note – The Snow
God issue between Gary and Lauren is all in fun!)
The clubs in the area have concluded most of their scheduled activities but continue
to enjoy the snow we have. The Salmon River Snowmobile Club held their annual snowmobiler’s ball and fun run on President’s weekend in February. Thanks to all that participated and made donations to this event. Tim Towne won the Klim raffle package and
will be styling in his new gear. A special thank you to Klim and to Woodside Motorsports
for helping us put this package together. The Sawtooth Snowmobile Club held their snowmobiler’s ball later in the month. Thank you to all that contributed to their event.
Vintage Snowmobiles of Idaho members traveled to West Yellowstone in March for
the annual world snowmobile expo and vintage roundup. This event also had the Vintage
Snowmobile Club of America’s national championship show and vintage snowmobile oval
racing with several members participating.
Region 8 Director ... Lin McKay
This winter season got off to a very slow and late start in our area, but we have had a
series of good storms late this winter. Riding conditions are very good now and spring activities for the clubs here have turned out well. In spite of the marginal riding conditions we
have dealt with this winter, the clubs in the area have still been active and enjoyed some good outings.
We have appreciated the reminders Sandra has sent out to encourage our involvement in the
issues that affect us. I hope everyone has taken the time to respond and give their input on these
pieces of legislation. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the convention this fall and hope
you have a great summer.
Region 9 Director ... Doyle Barney Dean’s List
Hello everyone, Where has this winter gone? Here in Eastern Idaho our winter season
got off to a late start with marginal snow until late January. We have been fortunate to
have received several good storms that has dumped a lot of snow in the high country
with good moisture content. The valley however has had much rain so we are losing access to
some of our favorite riding areas sooner than normal. We still have to be thankful and enjoy the
snow we have because many places around the state were very short on snow and some had no
snow at all this winter.
I would like to welcome a couple of new presidents to clubs in Region 9. Suzelle Burch is the
new President of The Targhee Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club and Travis Perez is the new President
of The Mountain River SnoRiders Club in Idaho Falls.
The SnowRoamers Snowmobile Club in Swan Valley has found new spark and is excited to participate once again.
The Moody Powder Pushers had another successful Scoot & Shoot this year, again there was
marginal snow but fun was had by all that participated and many prizes were awarded.
The Fugowee Snowmobile Club in Island Park has had the best snow of all of us in Eastern Idaho
this year. They are always busy with activities and community support for events in the Island Park
area every year.
There will be some great spring time riding this year in the high country as long as we can still
access the snow.
We hope next year will provide us with lots of early snow and stay till late spring. In the meantime I hope we can all get out and enjoy the outdoors this summer until it’s time to get the sleds
out again!
Have a great summer!
Awards ... John Traska
Hello Snowmobilers.
I hope that everyone is having a great season so far. Even though it took a while
for some areas to get snow I think most of us have been enjoying some great riding
this year. Hopefully you are ready for some nice spring riding also.
I am sure that all of you have noticed how hard our members work to benefit the ISSA and
our sport. Who was it that really impressed you this year? Was it someone in the parking lot
explaining to other riders the importance of having your sled registered? Was it someone at a
club meeting explaining how they recruit new members? How about your local businesses and
dealers who are always willing to help our organization when needed? When you start thinking
about it we have many members that are deserving of being recognized for their efforts. I want
you to tell us about them. Whether it is an individual, a club, or a business, we have an awards
category that enables us to show our appreciation for what they do. The only qualifier is that
they must be a member of the ISSA. Nomination forms are available on the ISSA web site or
you can request them directly from me. All it takes is a couple of minutes to submit an awards
nomination. Our categories are as follows:
Snowmobile Hall of Fame
Snowmobiler of the Year
Snowmobile Youth of the Year
Snowmobile Club of the Year
Snowmobile Groomer of the Year
Snowmobile Dealer of the Year
Snowmobile Family of the Year
Snowmobile Business of the Year
Region 7,
Convention, Membership, Charity
No Report
www.IdahoSnow.org
Nominations must be received by May 31st 2014
They can be e-mailed to:
[email protected] and [email protected] Please send them to both addresses. I will send a
response on e-mailed nominations to verify that I received it.
They can also be mailed to:
John Traska
7669 W Colt Dr.
Boise ID 83709
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There’s No Business Like SNOW Biz-ness!
History ... Warren Wilde
Here are some items on History/Geography Trivia and Patents of Yesterday and the
modern snowmobile.
Where did the term ‘Chairman’ come from?
In the late 1700’s, many houses consisted of a large room with only one chair. Commonly,
a long wide board was folded down from the wall, and was used for dining. The ‘Head of the
Household’ always sat in the chair while everyone else ate sitting on the floor. Occasionally a
guest, who was usually a man, would be invited to sit in this chair during a meal. To sit in the
chair meant you were important and in charge. They called the one sitting in the chair the ‘Chair
Man’. Today in business, we use the expression or title, ‘Chairman’ or ‘Chairman of the Board.’
History/Geography Trivia
Antarctica is the only land on our planet that is not owned by any country. Ninety percent of
the world’s ice covers Antarctica. This ice also represents seventy percent of all the fresh water
in the world. As strange as it sounds, however, Antarctica is essentially a desert. The average
yearly total precipitation is about 2 inches. Although covered with ice (all but 0.4% of it, ice.).
Antarctica is the driest place on the planet, with an absolute humidity lower than the Gobi desert.
Patents of Yesterday and the Modern Snowmobile
Hydraulic disc brake was introduced on production sleds by Polaris in 1972.
Capacitor Discharge Ignition was introduced in 1968 by Mercury Snowmobiles.
Web Page ... Amanda Peterson Dean’s List
As I sit and write this article, the sun is shining and it’s almost 50 degrees outside! I guess
that means an end to another riding season. I hope you all had plenty of time on your sleds and
found some good snow.
The website is a great resource for our riding community, I hope you have all gotten what you need
from it. I have tried to keep it fresh and updated with current events and news. The leadership page has
been completely rebuilt, and is cleaner and nicer looking. The history page has incredible information, you
should really take minute and check it out, Thanks Warren for all your hard work! The photo page is, well .
. . pretty much empty. I apologize I haven’t done better showing off some of the beautiful landscapes of
our state! Hopefully the next web coordinator will do a better job than I have keeping this section up to
date.
That being said, it’s time for me to step down from the web chair. I have had an incredible opportunity
in this position, and have loved every minute of it. I have met some truly incredible people along the way,
who have made an impact in my life and that I will never forget. I have seen places in Idaho that I probably
wouldn’t have if it weren’t for ISSA. My kids have grown up in ISSA, and have had such a positive impact
in their life because of what they have learned and who they have met. I am truly grateful to you all, and
will miss you very much.
Happy trails, until we meet again!
Editor's Note: Amanda, I/we will miss your bright radiant smile and humor. Good Luck!
Scholarship ... Sharla McKay
I live only 15 minutes from the trailhead of where we like to ride, so I can somewhat gage
what the snow is like from looking in my front yard. Not always, but for the most part. If I
don't have snow banks from the tractor in my yard then I don't get in a hurry to ride. So I was
extremely happy to see the snow finally start to build up in my yard.
I try really hard to be excited about our scholarships that are available for our members and encourage
everyone to apply. The applications are so easy and the information needed is basically the same as for
any other scholarship application. As I write this I have only received one application so far. As a parent
of teenage kids I know that they are not going to complete these on their own, for the most part. So, I
am encouraging you parents to look on the website and download the applications. Sit down with your
graduating seniors and complete these applications. The deadline for the 2014 scholarship has passed
but for those of you who will have a senior in 2014-2015 start working on compiling the information now.
Put everything in a folder so it's all together. Make notes of activities, service given and accomplishments
as they happen; this way you don't have to try to remember it all a few months down the road. Don't
miss this opportunity.
Search & Rescue ... Warren Wilde
The Idaho State Snowmobile Search & Rescue Fund report shows $52,868.28 in the account
as of the 28th of February 2014. No Snowmobile Search & Rescue claims had been paid as of that
date.
The Oversight Committee has approved 3 claims as of 5 March 2014: Bonner County Search & Rescue for
2 claims -- $625.66 and $450.18. Valley County Search & Rescue for 1 claim -- $802.50. I know of 3 claims
from Franklin County Search & Rescue and 2 from Bear Lake County Search & Rescue pending: A seriously
injured snowmobiler that was caught in an avalanche. Bear Lake County was also involved in this search. An
accident involving a female snowmobiler that was killed when her snowmobile hit a tree and a successful
search & rescue for 2 lost snowmobilers that were lost but were okay when found. Bear Lake County was also
involved in that search. These claims have not been submitted for approval and payment yet.
I am sure there will be more claims than the above before this snowmobile season is over. Remember
that any monies over $30,000 left in the Snowmobile Search & Rescue account at the end of the fiscal year
(30 June 2014) is divided equally between Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation snowmobile fund and
Idaho State Search & Rescue Training Fund.
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Safety ... Lauren J. Frei Dean’s List
We need more snow! More is better!
One of my favorite times to ride is at night. Joann and I prefer a clear night with a full
moon. The light show is fabulous, especially if you’ve had four days of heavy frost; you
know the kind that will get you in an avalanche area, nice and thick. There is one particular place we
usually ride to on a night like this. The view is spectacular from this place. You can look into the Salmon
and Snake River canyons, which is approximately 3500 feet below us with no snow on them. Also from
this point you can see the Blue Mountains in Washington, the Wallowa’s in Oregon, the Seven Devils,
Brundage, and their lights from the ski hill, and Buffalo Hump. If you like, I would be happy to take
you mooning!
This maybe is why I prefer to run the Groomer at night. You can see the shadows in the snow,
which gives you a better lay of the land then in the day time with a cloudy sky. However there is a lot
more to get you in trouble if you are not careful. Past experiences have told me so! Some of the examples are creeks, snow bridges, fences, rocks stumps, and snow drifts. Therefore I would highly recommend you travel on groomed trails and in areas that you know at moderate speed; (some people
do not like my moderate speed by the way) that makes you feel comfortable.
Remember some of my past articles on packing accordingly to what and where you are riding? This
is one of those times. I have a night bag that I take with me that contains additional items just in case
trouble decides to locate me. Temperatures are usually much colder at night sometimes changing up
to 20 degrees in certain pockets of the trail. Those same areas may only change two degrees during
the day time. When I have gone out grooming at night, I have noticed up to a 30 degree change in
temperature within a two mile stretch. Dress for this!
I will tell you a little story about what happened to me one night: I have ridden this area for approximately 14 years, so I do know it quite well. Joann and I were riding a trail back to the cabin around
11:00 p.m. one night in early spring. I decided to take an adventure across an open meadow and have
some play time. So I pegged the throttle, (good thing I was riding a Polaris, therefore I could not have
been going very fast (again, send all negative comments to Joann) and headed across. Well, because
of the warmer temperatures; the creek that ran through the meadow cut its path of about 10 feet wide
and down to the ground about 4 ½ feet deep. When you are sailing in the air going across something
like this, has your mind ever registered: boy is this going to hurt. Fortunately, everything worked out
O.K. I was able to stand up in time, and by the grace of God, I missed everything on the sled as the
sled stopped and I continued on my journey across the meadow in more or less a cartwheel motion.
When Joann found out I was doing well, she started telling me just how stupid that was, using words
that melted more snow with quite descriptive adjectives! The bad news of this is, while knee deep in
mud, I had to listen to it for an hour while I was getting my sled out of the hole.
Stupid seems to be able to seek me out. I was not going to take this from any woman. So I opened
my big mouth, and told her; if she would ride a more moderate speed, (remember what I said earlier)
it would not take so long to get back to the cabin, so I would not have to take shortcuts like this. The
rest of our conversation with her talking and me listening, will not appear in print. But to give you an
idea, it sounded something like Sergeant Snorkel talking to Beetle Bailey.
Be careful out there, especially at night. Use your head, and you will live longer to be able to enjoy
your spouse’s voice as sweet as it may be. Joann is my best safety director, because she tells me just
how stupid I am about to become!
I need to hear your stories so we can print them in Snow-Biz. Please send them to me.
Until next time, Be SAFE and HAPPY TRAILS
Fundraising ... Eric Frei Dean’s List
Greetings my fellow snowmobilers,
Well it has been an interesting year to say the least. All I have to say is our Snow Gods should be fired.
Bad news, due to them we had to cancel our state ride here in Lewiston. And what does it do two weeks
later? Snow and snow! The good thing is, our sponsors: Rogers Motors, Gateway Materials, and Tucker
SnoCats, told us to keep the money and put it towards our legal defense fund. Thank you.
We have been working on a project in a few locations. We have been working to put credit card machines
at the dealers that are linked to our defense fund so you can donate any amount of money at the time you
are purchasing something from that location. Hopefully we can soon have them at several locations- not
just power sports. I encourage local clubs to get sponsors for your sled-a-thons. The form is on our web site
and it's easy to do. If you have kids, have your neighbors or their grandparents sponsor them for the miles
they ride on a single day. Who can turn them down? They're so cute!
On a side note, I would like to thank Neil Hill, Lauren Frei, Doug and Joe Yochum, the Elk River, Idaho
ambulance crew, and the other people who were there that I didn't get the names of, who helped me out
on Feb. 23 after I thought it would be fun to shoot a bank. Instead, I ended up flipping my sled on top of
me, breaking the side panel and having the clutch grind through my coat and take a chunk out of my arm.
I am very lucky to have been wearing the proper clothing and protective gear, or I may not been here to
thank these great people.
So until next year, ride safe, have a great summer, dream about snow, and make sure the people you
ride with like you enough to help you out if something goes wrong.
Chuckle of the Month
‘How long is a minute depends on which side of the bathroom door you’re on.’
‘I just got back from a pleasure trip. I took my mother-in-law to the airport.’
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Western States Issues ... Scott Chapman
The Malheur, Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests, collectively referred
to as the Blue Mountains National Forests and located in Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington, will release their DEIS and Proposed Revised Land Management
Plan on March 14, 2014. This is the revision of the Blue Mountains Forest Plan. In
2010, the proposed action included adding approximately 16,350 acres to its existing inventory
of recommended wilderness area (RWA). Some of these changes would close popular snowmobiling areas in the Malheur and Umatilla National Forests. While RWA is not technically congressionally designated wilderness, more and more forests are managing RWAs as defacto
wilderness. Comments on the Blue Mountains Forest Plan will be accepted for 90 days beginning
on March 14, 2014.
Snow Biz Editor ... Warren Wilde Dean’s List
Another snowmobile season is coming to an end and many of us are bemoaning the
fact. Some of us are thinking – Summer Sucks.
Once again I must tell all of you that I have enjoyed being your Editor for Snow Biz.
We have to address some issues and ideas at our Spring ISSA Board meeting in Boise, hopefully
to make Snow Biz a better publication.
I want to thank the ISSA Board members for their diligence in submitting their reports and
other information to Snow Biz. Also, thanks to the many clubs that provided their information and
news about their respective clubs.
If any ISSA member has any ideas to improve Snow Biz I welcome the opportunity to hear
from you. E-mail or call me.
Kathy, of Graphic Productions has been extremely easy, accommodating and fun to work with.
She has the patience of Job and helps me in many ways.
As we progress into summer remember to take proper care of your snowmobile, trailer and
don’t forget your snowmobile clothing.
If the good Lord be willing and our President agrees, I would like to continue as the Editor of
Snow Biz for another year unless someone else would like the job. This makes 13 years that I
have served ISSA as Editor of Snow Biz. Thanks to all the members of ISSA for this opportunity
to serve them.
The Wilde One sez: “So long for another year. I’ll be ridin’ on up the trail hopin’ to see some
of you along the way. Have a great ride, be safe and have a great Summer. ‘
Everything happens for a reason, sometimes that reason is you are stupid and make bad
choices.’
‘You cannot hang out with negative people and expect to live a positive life.’
Public Land Issues ...
update by
Sandra Mitchell
Dean’s List
There is lots of activity resulting from the presence of Caribou in the Panhandle National Forest!
Those amazing critters are responsible for two court challenges in which the snowmobile community is involved:
1. Delisting Process: ISSA is working with the Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) in an effort to delist them
as extinct under the Endangered Species Act. PLF on behalf of ISSA and Bonner County submitted a petition
requesting that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFW) remove the Southern Selkirk Mountain Caribou from the
ESA list of endangered species on May 14, 2012. On December 19, 2012, USFW found that the petition
presented ‘substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that reclassification of the Southern
Selkirk population may be warranted’. From that point, they had 12 months to make a finding on the petition…they failed to that. As a result, PLF has filed a suit claiming they have’ violated the ESA and unlawfully
withheld or unreasonably delayed required agency action in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act.’
So back to court we go! It is hard for me to see any way that we do not prevail with this claim; but then
again, it is the courts system and judges’ decisions do not have to make sense!
2. The Center for Biological Diversity filed suit against the USFW because of their decision to not designate enough critical habitat for the caribou. (only 6% of the habitat designated was in Idaho) This case
is in front of Judge Lodge, U.S. District Court in Boise. Motions to intervene have been filed by Governor
Otter, the Kootenai Tribe, Boundary County and ISSA. We expect them all to be opposed. This case will not
be decided for at least another year. The wheels of justice do grind slowly!
The subject of where our sticker program managed by IDPR will be housed is an ongoing subject
for at least the rest of this year. ISSA along with the Idaho Recreation Council will continue to work with
the leadership of IDPR to resolve that issue to the satisfaction of those who created and pay for it. I remain,
like so many others, confused as to how we got here and why it had to be such a contentious issue.
ISSA supported two pieces of legislation this year
•
sticker bill that was agreed upon by the task force and
•
A bill that increases the weight limit from 1,000 to 2,000 lbs in the definition of a snowmobile
and gives counties the option of allowing UTVs with tracks to use the all or part of their snowmobile groomed
trail system provided they purchase a snowmobile sticker.
Avalanche Beacon Alert
I don’t do predictions, but if I did, I would say the second bill will easily pass. No forecast on the first
one except to say it easily made it through the House but then there is the Senate……
From ACSA
As you well know, ISSA is involved in three lawsuits. Here is a quick update:
• Clearwater: We are in the same status since August, 2013. We have briefed the motion to expand
review beyond the administrative record. We are waiting for the court to set argument or issue a decision.
After that, a new schedule for briefing the merits will be set. Idaho and Clearwater Counties recently filed
suits on the Travel Plan and there is a possibility that this will cause the courts to act.
• Caribou: Delisting first. The US Fish and Wildlife Service did not respond in a timely manner to our
petition filed by Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) to delist the caribou under ESA as extinct. As a result, PLF
is back in court on our behalf asking the Courts to force them to respond. The other caribou suit is our intervention on behalf of US Fish & Wildlife Service. They were sued by the Center for Biodiversity because
of the decision on critical habitat for the caribou. Also filing as an intervener is Governor Otter and the
Kootenai Tribe. The Plaintiff will oppose all interventions.
• The Winter Wildlands Alliance appeal: The International Snowmobile Manufacturers were not
successful in their efforts to intervene but they remain involved. Regardless of the outcome of this lawsuit,
there is absolutely no question in my mind, that the Forest Service will promulgate a rule and will do winter
travel planning, however, I do believe that all forests that have completed a winter travel plan after 2005
will not have to redo it. If I am right, you will have the opportunity to comment on the proposed rule.
Having said that, it is still critical that we win this appeal because of other issues at stake.
With the high alert of avalanche conditions, it is important to
be prepared before you head out.
there have been studies that show cell phones can interfere with transceivers when transmitting/riding. It may be
best to leave cell phones turned off or in the airplane mode
and keep them in a backpack or somewhere far from your
beacon.
Interference may also occur when searching — be sure you
extend the beacon completely from your body.
Beware of interference from other electronics such as a
gPS, SPot, satellite phones and radios as well.
there is additional information on the gallatin national
forest Avalanche center blog:
http://www.mtavalanche.com/blog/do-phones-interfereavalanche-beacons
http://www.mtavalanche.com/blog/electronic-halo-mighthave-horns-batteries-beacons-and-smartphones
www.IdahoSnow.org
Did You Know...
Over 85,000 full-time jobs are generated by the snowmobile industry in North America. Those jobs are involved in manufacturing, dealerships and tourism related businesses.
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Who is WWA?
The Winter Wildlands Alliance is a national nonprofit organization promoting and
preserving winter wildlands and a quality human-powered snowsports experience on
public lands.
In March, 2013, a magistrate judge in Idaho ruled in favor of WWA in their lawsuit
directing the Forest Service to issue a new travel rule that specifically address over
snow (snowmobile) travel.
As interveners on behalf of the Forest Service in this case, ACSA, the Idaho State
Snowmobile Association and the Manufacturers pursued an appeal. This appeal is ongoing and is currently in a mediation phase.
For a quick overview of the case, go to http://snowmobilers.org/docs/Winter-Wildlands-Alliance-v-USFS-background-info.pdf
For a look into WWA, please check out the article written by Snowmobile North
Dakota Executive Director, Keri Wanner, at www.snowmobilers.org/pressreleasearticle.asp?prid=167
PRoDuct REvIEW
Recon-Zeal transcend GPS Goggles
Courtesy of SnoTech
Art work by Kenny Ray Richey, Jr, BSC President
Boise Snowmobile Club was pleased to have a very successful 2014 Fun
Run in lieu of the snow conditions and Forest Service obstacles. Our Presidents Ride and the Dave Hansen Memorial Ride will be in late March and we
welcome everyone to come and join us. Boise Snowmobile Club will again be
donating $500.00 to the ISSA Legal Defense Fund at the Spring Board meeting in support of keeping our trails open. We welcome everyone to join us on
our last rides of the season and invite you to our Summer Camp-out in August
and Fall Membership Drive & Picnic in September. Call Kenny at 559-1573 for
updated information. Be safe.
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On presidents day weekend there was a 3rd annual Rock & Ride Fest IN
Coolin, Idaho. The event was hosted by Cavanaughs Priest Lake Outfitters
and held at the Inn at Priest Lake. There was a poker run on Saturday with
94 entries and a vintage snowmobile race on Sunday. The weekend was a
great success and there was such positive feedback from the public, Cavanaughs Priest Lake Outfitters is already in the planning stages for future
events. For pictures and other event info visit. http://www.cavsploutfitters.com/. Feel free to call for any other information.
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Goggles and sunglasses designer Zeal Optics has partnered with Recon Instruments
to produce the Transcend GPS snow goggles. These are the first goggles to feature
built-in GPS capability and an onboard display. The Transcend goggles provide realtime location, speed and altitude data while you ski, snowboard or snowmobile.
These new goggles from Transcend goggles are quite impressive. They feature
Zeal’s contemporary styling, and the carbon-fiber look is sure to be a hit. Although
they look somewhat bulky, they don’t really feel heavy or too large when worn. They
seem to be well vented, providing great visibility through quality optics.
But what really sets the Transcends apart from other goggles is the on-board GPS
and data display. A small pod built into the lower edge of the right lens area contains
a tiny color LCD display mounted behind a compact lens.
The quality of the display is impressively bright and crisp. Zeal’s press materials
claim the display creates a virtual image that appears to be about six feet in front of
the user. However, don’t expect a heads-up type display in which the data is superimposed on the view in front of you. Instead, the display appears to be maybe a couple
of feet from you, still impressive. It is a lot like looking at the GPS on the dash in your
truck.
At the end of the day, you can connect the Transcend goggles to your PC using the
included USB cable and download the data from your ride. You can view this data using
the recon HQ application, which integrates Google Maps to visualize and play back your
route.
The goggles have a lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Charging take about 2 hours
using the included AC adapter (they can also be recharged using USB). Zeal claims a
run time of about 7 hours.
The Recon-Zeal Transcend GPS snow goggles are available for order now from Zeal.
Two models are available: the Transcend SPX with spherical polarized lenses ($399)
and the Transcend SPPX with spherical photochromatic polarized lenses ($499).
New Star-tron one ounce ‘Shooter’ For treating Ethanol Fuel
Star-Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment continues to gain fans due to its innovative, unique and
effective way of using enzyme technology to solve a wide range of fuel-related problems.
Star-Tron’s formula has proven its ability to both cure and prevent ethanol fuel problems, including engines that are difficult to start due to gum and varnish buildup, fuel that goes bad
quickly, decreased performance due to water in the fuel.
Now Star-Tron makes it even easier to treat fuel out on the trail. In addition to the standard 8 ounce bottle, Star-Tron in now also available in an extremely convenient one ounce
bottle that treats 6 gallons of fuel. This makes it the perfect ‘shooter’ for those times you
need to treat a smaller amount of fuel, like when out on a ride. Shooters are sold in a twin
pace, good for 12 gallons.
Use them every time you take on fuel with ethanol, or anytime the vehicle will be unused
for a while. Running quality issues caused by water and ethanol are all but gone, and you
can leave the vehicle with little worry about fuel problems when you come back to fire it up.
Mowers, sleds, bikes, boats, ATAVs, they can all benefit from a fuel stabilizer like this. You
will notice a real and actual benefit. No green growth in the float bowl, so separation of fuel
and water, no gum and varnish, so sputtering and stalling due to bad gas. To see the full
lineup of Star-Tron products or to find the nearest retailer, visit www.startron.com.
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Mount Jefferson Snowmobilers See Win in Forest Bill
Reprinted from The Post Register, Idaho Falls
ISLAND PARK -- Snowmobilers won a battle Dec. 19
when Sen. Jon Tester's Forest Jobs and Recreation Act
passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The Montana Democrat's bill included an amendment
to move a proposed wilderness boundary. The change
would allow snowmobilers to continue to ride on some
3,000 acres of high country terrain on Mount Jefferson
near the Idaho-Montana border.
The premier Montana snowmobile wonderland is accessed via Fremont County and Idaho's snowmobile trail
system. Snowmobile industry and county officials have
been fighting to keep it open for years. It was viewed as
so vital to the Fremont County economy that three years
ago, a county commissioner testified before a Senate
committee hearing in Washington, D.C.
While the bill passed last month with bipartisan support from the committee, and will likely be approved in
the Senate, it still must pass the House, where its
prospects are uncertain. Introduced in 2009, Tester's bill
proposes to create timber industry jobs through logging
as a way to support the state's outdoor economy and protect its resources.
The bill is supported by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management and, in amended form, by
Idaho Sens. Jim Risch and Mike Crapo. Risch said he voted
for the amended bill because it affects Idahoans who have
argued against the closing the southern portion of Mount
Jefferson to snowmobiling. "For years, I have insisted that
the southern portion of Mount Jefferson must remain open
...," he said.
For now, it remains open. But Sandra Mitchell of the
Idaho Snowmobile Association has doubts about the bill's
future in the House
and beyond. "I would
be very surprised if it
got to Obama's desk,"
she said. Still, after
years of working to
keep the area available for recreationists
through administrative, judicial, and now,
legislative channels,
Mitchell said snowmobiling advocates won't
let their guard down.
"My experience is that
a bad idea never goes
away," Mitchell said.
"It (Mount Jefferson)
is a snowmobiling icon
and has been since the late '60s and '70s. It's an Idaho
resource in Montana. "It's unique. It's important to the
quality of life and the economy of the area." That importance has only increased with restrictive changes in snowmobile regulations in Yellowstone and Grand Teton
national parks. Mount Jefferson is considered the No. 1
destination for those renting snowmobiles in Island Park.
Locally, the effort to keep the area open has shifted toward making sure the existing boundaries are obeyed because the area is being monitored closely for violators -snowmobilers that cross from open to closed areas.
"We're getting the word out to stay out," Fremont
County Parks and Recreation Director Tamra Cikaitoga
said. "If too many cross into the closed areas and are in
violation, then we've lost."
The county has put up signs in five parking lots that
could be used to access trails into Mount Jefferson. "It's
actually double signing," Cikaitoga said. The same warning signs to obey boundaries have been placed about a
half-mile from the lots on the trails to make sure snowmobilers see them. "We're doing a public relations campaign with the snowmobiling association for newspaper
and radio ads," Cikaitoga said. The ads explain the stakes
involved in obeying the boundary closures. "Yielding to
temptation could lead to more closures," Cikaitoga said.
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Fat-Biker Fined by National Forest Service for Riding on Groomed Snowmobile trails
By Sean McCoy
A fat-biker was fined for riding on a groomed snowmobile trail in Montana.
Two cyclists were confronted by National Forest Service
officials while on an outing in the Gallatin National Forest
of Montana. One cyclist, Bill Martin, was fined $175 for ‘cycling on a groomed snowmobile trail.’
The incident took place January 18 and 19 on lands
highly trafficked by snowmobiles in the winter and where
motorized access via motorcycle and ATV is allowed in the
summer. According to the cyclists, nothing – no signs or
other obvious published regulations – indicated that cycling
was prohibited on the trail. According to a report published
by the cyclists, they also consulted the Over-Snow vehicle
Use maps and other on line resources before their visit.
Martin and Mo Mislivets, avid cyclists who visit and
travel frequently on National Forest lands, were on a trip
to visit the Yule Mule Cabin on Buck Ridge in the Gallatin
National Forest. They had rented the cabin for two night
and, due to snow conditions, chose to visit via bicycle instead of skis.
According to the National Forest Service website cabin
description, “Visitors must hike 8 miles from the trailhead
to reach the cabin. Motorcycle or ATV access is also possible during the summer”. There is no mention of the prohibition of bicycles, but only that the trip is “not
recommended for ski access.”
Two weeks after Martin was fined, the Gallatin National
Forest published “Winter Bicycle Closure Order 01-11-0013-01” on line, officially prohibiting fat bikes on “part of our
marked or groomed snowmobile or ski trail system that is
normally open to bicycles.” This order was not posted online or at trailheads until the end of January, but resided
only in a “book of special orders” at the district Forest Service office.
After the incident, Martin learned that Montana does not
require special orders be publicly posted. To use a trail in
the state, one must first visit the district office and read
through the “book of special orders” to confirm that there
is no regulatory change.
The first interaction with National Forest Service officials
took place more than seven miles from the trailhead and
close to the cabin the two had paid to occupy. They were
warned that their bikes were illegal during the first meeting
with the officers.
Martin was fined the following day while exploring the
nearby area, again on compacted snow caused by snowmobile traffic.
The Forest Service’s announcement says the decision
to limit winter bike use will be reviewed.
“The Forest plans to review the potential for accommodating this growing popular recreation activity in the future,” the Forest Service states retroactively to this
incident. “However, travel plan amendments take into account many considerations including safety and potential
trail damage along with involving considerable time, effort
and are a public process, as such there are many unknowns at this time to what administrative changes could
take place.”
Until fat bikes are studied, reviewed and debated, it appears that cyclists using winter trails must actively seek
out regulatory information pertaining to their trail use or
face the consequences
Preventing Accidents-Rider Data Processing
We spend a lot of time talking about the speed and capabilities of our machines, but what about you, the rider?
People riding down a snowmobile trail are bombarded with
a steady flow of information. Most of the information is visual input; the exact path of the trail itself, bumps and debris in the path, obstructions along this path, other vehicles
(sleds and cars), deer, pedestrians, signs, the passing
scenery, etc.
Additionally, the driver may be processing other information sources such as auditory input (listening to the engine, talking on a radio,), or internal input (remembering
directions or calculating how much fuel you have left).
If the visual information flow is low, there may be
enough mental resource to carry on all tasks simultaneously. But, attention demands may exceed supply when:
➢ The flow becomes a torrent (riding fast)
➢ The information is low quality (poor visibility)
➢ Resources must be focused on a particular subset
of information (an obstacle close ahead)
➢ The rider’s capacity is lowered by age, drugs, alcohol, fatigue or experience
There may not be enough mental resources for all tasks.
The driver then ‘attends’ to only a subset of the available
information, which is used to make decisions and to respond. All other information goes unnoticed or slips from
memory. Your internal ‘data base’ can only handle so much
information at one time, and this amount can and does vary
based on the riding conditions and your own condition.
In sum, information processing in your brain works like
this: the information from the visual and possibly auditory
environment is detected by the senses (‘preattentive’
stage) while other information may be recalled from memory (experience). If there is too much to process, the
driver attends an information subset and the rest is ignored (‘attentive stage’). Lastly, the driver makes a decision and possibly a response based on the attended
information.
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Why Accidents Happen
Research has shown that accidents occur for one of
three principle reasons. The first is perceptual error.
Sometimes critical information was below the threshold for
seeing – the light was too dim, the driver was blinded bay
the sun or glare, or the rock in the ditch had low contrast.
In other cases, the driver made a perceptual misjudgment
(most riders call this ‘being tricked’, things like a curves radius or how deep that gulley in the trail is, or plain and simple misjudging the trail’s path).
The second, and far more common cause, is that the
critical formation was detectable but that the driver failed
to attend/notice because his mental resources were focused elsewhere. Many riders will ‘day dream’ while snowmobiling, but this can lead to such events. Often times, a
driver will claim that she/he did not ‘see’ a plainly visible
obstacle. This is entirely possible because much of our information processing occurs outside of awareness. It has
been shown that we may be less likely to perceive an object
if we are looking directly at it than if it falls outside the center of the visual field. This ‘in-intentional blindness’ phenomenon is doubtless the cause of many accidents.
Lastly, the snowmobiler may correctly process the information but fail to choose the correct response (I’m skidding, so I’ll turn away from the skid’) or make the correct
decision yet fail to carry it out (‘I meant to hit the brake,
but I hit the gas’).
Conclusion
Each of us can reduce the possibility of an accident while
snowmobiling by paying attention, slowing down, and basing our speed on our ability to see and process the visual
information. Experienced riders are often better equipped
to assess the risk and may be better suited to react to various situations, but end in poor judgment and riding in poor
visibility conditions can happen to anyone.
THANK YOU
by Harold Johnson, ISSA President
Here is a partial list of those who have earned our
thanks.
Josh Callihan, Harold Apple (on Site Coordinator
and Trail Boss), V.A. Health Care, Department of
Veterans Affairs, Valley County Search and Rescue,
High Mark Recreation, Cheap Thrills Rentals, Pauls
Market-McCall, Idaho State Snowmobile Association, Valley County Sheriff Department, Guys Outdoor Equipment, Donnelly Snowmobile Club,
Salmon River Snowmobile Club, Cougar Mountain
Country Association, McCall Snowmobile Club, Valley County Parks and Recreation, Sandra Mitchell,
Idaho Land Fund, Moto Tech, Birds of Prey Motorsports, Sled Warrior, U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation, Valley County
EMT, McCall Police Department, Bergdorf Hot
Springs and the many people who provided sleds
fuel and/or cold weather clothing.
Harold Apple put together a small army of volunteers that took care of parking, safety monitoring, pre-event preparation, food logistics to
Bergdorf, food preparation and clean up. A job well
done!!!
We are proud of how many ISSA members gave
of their time to act as riding coaches. If you see
anyone representing any of these business or organizations please thank them. We apologize to
those that may have been accidentally left off this
list.
RIDE SAFE!
www.IdahoSnow.org
2nd Annual Disabled veteran’s Snowmobile Ride
McCall, Idaho
The Soldier
When politicians leave this earth,
Their bodies lie in state,
While thousands note their passing,
And proclaim that they were great.
Should you find yourself in danger,
With your enemies at hand,
Would you really want some cop-out,
With his ever waffling stand?
Papers tell of their life stories
From the time that they were young
But the passing of a Soldier
Goes unnoticed, and unsung.
Or would you want a Soldier-His home, his country, his kin,
Just a common Soldier,
Who would fight until the end?
Of a war that he once fought in
And the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies;
They were heroes, every one.
Is the greatest contribution
To the welfare of our land,
Someone who breaks his promise
And cons his fellow man?
He was just a common Soldier,
And his ranks are growing thin,
But his presence should remind us
We may need his like again.
And 'tho sometimes to his neighbors
His tales became a joke,
All his buddies listened quietly
For they knew whereof he spoke.
Or the ordinary fellow
Who in times of war and strife,
Goes off to serve his country
And offers up his life?
But we'll hear his tales no longer,
For old Bob has passed away,
And the world's a little poorer
For a Soldier died today.
The politician's stipend
And the style in which he lives,
Are often disproportionate,
To the service that he gives.
He won’t be mourned by many,
Just his children and his wife.
For he lived an ordinary,
Very quiet sort of life.
While the ordinary Soldier,
Who offered up his all,
Is paid off with a medal
And perhaps a pension, small.
He held a job and raised a family,
Going quietly on his way;
And the world won't note his passing,
'Tho a Soldier died today.
It is not the politicians
With their compromise and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom
That our country now enjoys.
(Author unknown)
A POEM WORTH READING, and sharing!
He was getting old and paunchy
And his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the Legion Hall,
Telling stories of the past.
www.IdahoSnow.org
For when countries are in conflict,
We find the Soldier's part
Is to clean up all the troubles
That the politicians start.
If we cannot do him honor
While he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage
At the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline
In the paper that might say:
"OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING,
A SOLDIER DIED TODAY."
March/April 2014 • 11
There’s No Business Like SNOW Biz-ness!
‘tWELvE PRINcIPLES’ FoR MINIMIZING
coNFLIctS oN MuLtIPLE uSE tRAILS
These ‘Twelve Principles’ are recommendations from Conflicts on
Multiple Use Trails: Synthesis of the Literature and State of the Practice,
written by Roger Moore (1994). The American Council of Snowmobile
Associations supports them as a way to maximize winter recreation opportunities while simultaneously managing public and private lands to
minimize real conflicts.
1.
Recognize Conflicts as Goal Interference: Do not treat conflict as an inherent incompatibility among different trail activities,
but rather as goal interference attributed to another’s behavior
2.
Provide Adequate Trail Opportunities: Offer adequate trail
mileage and provide opportunities for a variety of trail experiences. This will help reduce congestion and allow users to choose
the conditions that are best suited to the experience they desire.
3.
Minimize Number of Contacts in Problem Areas: Each contact among trail users has the potential to result in conflict. So,
as a general rule, reduce the number of user contacts whenever
possible. This is especially true in congested areas and at trailheads.
4.
Involve Users as Early as Possible: Identify the present and
likely future users of each trail and involve them in the process of
avoiding and resolving conflicts as early as possible, preferably
before conflicts occur.
5.
Understand User Needs: Determine the motivations, desired
experiences, norms, setting preferences and other needs of the
present and likely future users of each trail. The ‘customer’ information is critical for anticipating and managing conflicts.
6.
Identify the Actual Sources of Conflicts: Help users to identify
the specific tangible causes of any conflicts they are experiencing.
In other words, get beyond emotions and stereotypes as quickly
as possible, and get to the roots of any problems that exist.
7.
Work with Affected Users: Work with all parties involved to
reach mutually agreeable solutions to these specific issues. Users
who are not involved as part of the solution are more likely to be
part of the problem now and in the future.
8.
9.
Promote Trail Etiquette: Minimize the possibility that any particular trail contact will result in conflict by aggressively promoting
responsible trail behavior.
Encourage Positive Interaction Among Different Users: Trail
users are usually not as different from one another as they believe. Providing positive interactions both on and off the trail will
help break down barriers and stereotypes, and build understanding, good will, and cooperation.
10. Favor ‘Light-Handed Management’: Use the most ‘lighthanded approaches’ that will achieve objectives. This is essential
in order to provide the freedom of choice and natural environments that are so important to trail-based recreation. Intrusive
design and coercive management are not compatible with highquality experiences.
11. Plan and Act Locally: Whenever possible, address issues regarding multiple use trails at the local level. This allows better
flexibility for addressing difficult issues on a case-by-case basis.
12. Monitor Progress: Monitor the ongoing effectiveness of the decisions made and programs implemented.
12 • March/April 2014
Wyoming Landowner threatens Public
ownership of Rail corridors
For only the second time in history, the Supreme Court heard arguments involving a railtrail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy filed a brief in December and presented arguments in January before the U.S. Supreme Court to defend America's ownership of a former rail corridor
that connects communities to Wyoming's Medicine Bow National Forest. The case affects
more than a century of federal laws and policies protecting the public's interest in railroad
corridors created through public lands - and could have lasting impacts on the future of railtrails across the country.
The case, Marvin S. Brandt Revocable Trust et al., v. United States, involves a lawsuit
brought by Wyoming landowner who is challenging the right of the United States to convert
a former rail corridor near the Medicine Bow National Forest to a rail-trail, a right long established by Congress. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit had previously rejected
the appeal of the landowner, reaffirming the government's right under federal statutes to secure railroad corridors granted by the United States through federal lands for continued public
use.
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy helped to defend the trail in the 10th Circuit win, and again
presented those arguments - this time before the nation's highest court. A win before the
Supreme Court would reaffirm the grand vision of our forefathers that explicitly held that
these linear public spaces should remain of and for the people.
A loss would not only potentially block the public rail-trail providing access to Medicine
Bow National Forest, but would also threaten rail-trails across America that utilize federally
granted rights of way.
While this case involves just one tract of land — the precedent could apply to as many as
750,000 acres of land that railroads abandoned in the 1990s.
Digital Maps for Mobile Devices
Now offered by u.S. Forest Service
Information collected from U.S. Forest Service and SnowTech
The U.S. Forest Service now offers access to a variety of visitor maps for
people using Android and iOS devices.
The PDF Maps Mobile App, developed by Avenza Systems Inc., is available
as a free download from iTunes and the Android Play Store. The app provides
access to Forest Service maps, such as motor-vehicle-use maps, which are free
while pages from national forest atlases are 99 cents and forest visitor maps
are $4.99. Prices are pending for other agency maps.
The maps are geo-referenced with the user’s location appearing as a blue
dot. The app works on iPhones (3GS or newer) and iPads with WiFi+3G. It also
works with Android 4 or newer operating systems on devices with at least 1gigabyte of memory.
Through the app, users can purchase and download professionally created
maps that are stored on their devices. They can use the maps base on their location when GPS is available. The maps also will allow users to measure distance
and area, find coordinates, open a current view in Google maps, plot place
marks, add notes, enter their own data and add photos as attributes. Almost
700 Forest Service maps are available through the app.
In areas of national forests and grasslands where internet connections are
unavailable, the app and static maps work well if users download the maps prior
to their visit. In geographic areas with internet availability users will be able to
use the products with live data. The interactive map is expected to be available
on a limited basis starting in March 2014.
www.IdahoSnow.org
There’s No Business Like SNOW Biz-ness!
Snowmobile trip to Elk River, Idaho
By Dan Bieker
February 1, 2014 – the powder snow finally arrives. The
mountains out of Elk River, ID have reported they have received a fresh foot of the elusive white stuff.
Lauren, JoAnn, Eric and Seth Frei, Dan, Twila, Tim,
Chrissy, Elizabeth and Alex Bieker, Anthony Bender and John
NesSmith leave Lewiston, ID at 8:00 AM in two 4-door pickups. This requires a little family bonding as close quarters,
shoulder to shoulder travel for 100+ miles round trip. Eric is
driving and asks Seth (in the middle) to move over a little as
he gives him a slight push toward the passenger side, which
in turn, sends Seth into John which shoves John (in the passenger seat) into the passenger side window. The rebound
off the passenger side sends John into Seth which in turn,
sends Seth into Eric. Father and son collisions usually require
some sort of response and this one is no exception. As the
front seat passengers wobble left to right, right to left, and
back again and again, the three in the back seat are thoroughly enjoying the ongoing in the front seat. As things settle down upfront, Lauren, that usually likes to stir the pot a
little, remarks how much room the three in the back seat
have.
Arriving at the parking lot in Elk River, we have timed it
perfect as there is still room for two rigs and trailers to park
and unload. It’s 10 degrees and the new snowfall has attracted a lot of snowmobilers looking to make tracks.
Unloaded and bundled up, we head up in elevation. The
sun is out and attempting to thaw the cold air a little. We
received word at the parking lot that the groomer was broke
down but the newly fallen snow has the trail system nicely
covered.
Eric is leading our group and decides to take off on a not
so traveled trail. The fresh powder is truly a welcome to us
as our outings so far this year have not seen much fluff, only
well tracked snow. It’s been almost 30 days without any
moisture of any kind so we are thoroughly enjoying the challenge of bank shots, hill climbs and jumps as the fresh snow
cushions our landings.
We come to an area where there are five different trails
to choose from. No one in the group knows for sure which
trail to take (even with a map in hand and looking at a
posted trail map) but no one wants to go back the way we
came. We already enjoyed that way (left our marks) and
feel there is more enjoyment ahead, not behind.
Eric checks out several of the different trails, as the rest
of us wait. On the third attempt, he seems to be gone a
long time, so Tim and Lauren head off to see what has happened. All three return and think this trail will take us back.
They do inform us – it is not pretty! Brush and downed
trees slow the progress but finally came out in an area that
we are familiar with. Unfortunatly this trail is hammered
from all the traffic of snowmobilers that day who were also
waiting for the fresh, new powder snow. This is the main
trail back to the parking lot and we head off. With the repetition of mogul after mogul and the hum of the engine it
sends some of the younger passengers riding along to
sleep. The youngest, 3 year old Alex, collapses in the arm
(it still requires one to drive) and his limp body jostles
around on the seat as we progress back to the trucks.
Some of the trail is uphill and with only one hand on the
bars, it is difficult to remain on the seat as his limp body is
pushing you back and pulling on the handle bar makes the
machine turn. But having the grandkids out enjoying the
outdoors is well worth a little inconvenience. Lauren, at his
age, wants to get in on the action of taking a nap on the
way back but luckily he is on his sled alone. Besides I hear
he drools a little when he sleeps.
We all arrive safe and sound back at the trailers. The
grandkids are fresh from their nap are ready and willing to
continue snowmobiling some more. Luckily, Tim brought
the Kitty Cat snowmobile along. Out it comes with a plastic
tow sled hooked behind. The three kids take turns driving
and riding. All onlookers watching the kids on the Kitty Cat
brings smiles to their faces.
What a difference it makes when fresh snow and friends
head out for a day of snowmobiling. Rejuvenated for another week of work and looking forward to the next outing,
we snowmobilers are hoping for more winter that seems to
be elusive this year.
10 Reasons to Adopt the
Zero Alcohol Position
Zero Alcohol – Your smart Choice
1.
The Zero alcohol approach will save lives
and reduce injuries.
2.
Alcohol increases the risk along with other
factors such as excessive speed, night riding, ice, road crossings or riding unfamiliar
terrain.
3.
Alcohol increases the risks associated with
snowmobiling to an unacceptable level.
4.
Snowmobiling takes place in an unpredictable and uncontrollable natural setting
and alcohol reduces your ability to react.
5.
Snowmobiles offer fewer structural and
safety features to protect participants,
being more like motorcycles than automobiles.
6.
Alcohol research clearly shows that a BAC
of .08%, a person is 11 times more likely
to be killed while driving a car than at .00%
BAC.
7.
Impairment starts with the first drink.
8.
Zero Alcohol is a good news story that will
help change public perception of snowmobiling.
9.
Zero Alcohol is an excellent risk management strategy that will help protect our
overall insurability and reduce liability .
10.
Within the context of the Go Snowmobiling
Campaign, Zero Alcohol is a positive factor
in recruiting new participants.
Our Tracks
Don’t Last
thought of the Month
‘One of the hardest decisions you’ll ever face
in life is choosing whether to walk away or
try harder.’
‘It’s better to walk alone, than with a crowd
going in the wrong direction. Diane Grant
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March/April 2014 • 13
There’s No Business Like SNOW Biz-ness!
Protections for Wolverine Draw opposition
BILLINGS. Mont. (AP)
State officials in the Northern Rockies have lined up
against a federal proposal to give new protections to the
carnivorous wolverine, as climate change threatens to
melt the species snowy mountain strongholds.
A pending U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal
would declare the rare, elusive animal a threatened
species across the Lower 48 states.
That could end trapping for the ferocious member of
the weasel family sometimes called the “mountain devil.”
And it would pave the way for Colorado to reintroduce
wolverines in portions of the southern Rocky Mountains
as part of a strategy to bolster their numbers ahead of
future declines.
But Montana, Idaho and Wyoming officials insist federal protections aren’t necessary for the estimated 250300 wolverines that live across the West. Despite their
uncertain prospects, state officials said wolverines are
doing well and don’t need federal intervention.
“There is no evidence suggesting that wolverines will
not adapt sufficiently to diminished late spring snow pack
(assuming there is any) to maintain viability,” Wyoming
Gov. Matt Mead wrote in a letter federal officials.
PRoDuct REvIEW
Dead Sled Recovery
Most of us who have ridden in the deep mountain
snows for any period of time have, at one time or another, had a sled that needed to be pulled out of the
backcountry whether caused by human error or mechanical failure, we’ve either towed or been towed. Yep,
remember that day? What a bummer. And in a sport of
pride where speed and highmarking crowns kings, limping home on the trail ranks right up there with death
and public speaking.
Days like that was the inspiration for the development of the ‘Buddy Tow’. Backcountry riders had learned
the easiest way to get a dead sled out of a draw or off a
mountain is to slide it out, rather than drag it out like a
boat anchor.
The Buddy Tow is a slick sheet of tough high molecular weight plastic that attaches to the track of the dead
sled with a series of 3 bungee straps and hooks. The
PRO model fits any mountain sled and comes with a set
of round plastic runners to help the dead sled track
straighter (less fishtailing). The new LITE version (without runners) fits any short track sled. With a ‘Buddy
Tow’, you do not tow with a long rope or slack in the
rope. Instead, you use a four-point short rope or strap
method.
This way, you don’t have to remove the drive belt.
You lock the track on the dead sled and mount the
Buddy Tow to the track; it takes no more than a couple
minutes. Tie it or strap it to the bumper of the towing
sled (4-point short rope) and it glides across the snow
with much less effort. This really saves wear and tear
on the towing sled, greatly reducing the effort and fuel
required to get the dead sled out of the bush. Many days
it is about the only way, short of a helicopter, of getting
the sled out. Be sure to read and follow the instructions
of proper installation and use.
The Buddy Tow package rolls up nicely, about 16”
long and 4” around. Mount to the back of a sled, carry
in a backpack, or have it back at the truck for when you
need it. The PRO model sells for $64.95 and the LITE
model for $44.95. Check out the video on how it works
at www.buddytow.com.
14 • March/April 2014
Wolverines depend on deep mountain snows, typically
in remote mountainous areas, to build dens and raise
their young. Once found throughout the Rocky Mountains
and in California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range,
wolverines were wiped out across most of the U.S. by
the 1930s due to unregulated trapping and poisoning
campaigns.
The population rebounded during the last century and
wolverines are now found in the Northern Rockies, the
North Cascades Range of Washington and the Wallowa
Range of Oregon. Individual animals also have appeared
in California and Colorado. Larger populations persist in
Alaska and Canada. Yet biologists say warming temperatures could shrink the wolverine’s mountain habitat in
the Lower 48 by as much as 60 percent over the next 80
years.
“You have a population that is expanding even as it’s
at risk. That looks strange to a lot of people,” said Shawn
Sartorious, lead wolverine biologist for the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service. “But what people miss is listing (a
species as threatened or endangered) is about projecting
threats in the future.”
He said he would not be surprised if other states also
came out in opposition to the government proposal as
the government works toward a final decision early next
year.
In Montana, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department director Jeff Hagener said there is no imminent threat to
wolverines. He accused federal officials of cherry-picking
scientific studies that best supported their desired outcome. And in Idaho, officials questioned how the government would help the wolverine locally if its primary
threat is a global issue.
Sartorius said there was no intention to use
wolverines as leverage to regulate greenhouse gases.
Even if the animals were not listed, Colorado still
could move forward on its own with a potential reintroduction program. The state’s timber and ski industries in the past have raised worries about wolverine
reintroductions dampening development due to new
land use restrictions. However, officials said the federal proposal would exclude most human activities
from new regulations, potentially avoiding a fight between wildlife advocates and business interests.
Any reintroductions in Colorado would require approval from state wildlife commissioners and the Legislature. Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesman
Randy Hampton said.
Environmentalist want the federal government to
act even more aggressively than what is proposed by
designating wolverines as endangered, which affords
more protections than a threatened listing.
Proponents of that view, including a coalition of
wildlife advocacy and conservation groups, contend
the danger of extinction has been understated.
Matthew Bishop with the Western Environmental
Law Center said the government’s population estimate masks the fact that only a fraction of the total
population of 250-300 wolverines is capable of
breeding.
“When you throw in the effects of climate change,
which is already occurring and certain to occur in the
future, they certainly warrant an endangered listing,”
he said.
Pine Trees in Heaven
Author Unknown
I hope there’ll be pine trees in heaven
And mountains all covered with snow.
And a snowmobile for all
With plenty of room to ride
Like we have here in Idaho.
I hope there’ll be pine trees in heaven
To shade the clear streams where they flow.
With water that’s nectar for drinking
Like we have here in Idaho.
I love all the hills, streams and valleys
The thought of them gives me a thrill.
And I think I could stand leaving this world
If I knew they could be with me still.
And if there aren’t pine trees in Heaven
I hope there’s someplace I can go,
Where they’ll have all the things I’ll be missing,
Like snow and snowmobiling.
Cause it’s Heaven in Idaho.
www.IdahoSnow.org
There’s No Business Like SNOW Biz-ness!
If you’re looking for something .. they’re sure to have it!
Idaho State Snowmobile Association Business Members
If any
information
on this page is incorrect please
contact the ISSA
membership chairperson
so the changes
can be made.
These Business Members Support ISSA, Please Support Them.
a-10 autobody
57 Scholl road
Sagle, ID 83860
d & d Repair
350 thain road
lewiston, ID 83501
Kesler Construction, inc.
13801 Steward ct.
mccall, ID 83638
North Shore Lodge & Resort
175 n. Shoreline Dr.
Warm lake, ID 83611
a. West & Sons Farms
2852 garden rd.
American falls, ID 83211
d-Works
Po Box 424
mccall, ID 83638
Knipe Land Co., Becky Johnston
P.o. Box 3254
mccall, ID 83638
O.K. Gravel Works, LLC
Po Box 1569
cascade, ID 83611
action Motor Sports
1355 e. lincoln road
Idaho falls, ID 83401
dale’s Pump Works
12 Knob Hill Dr.
mccall, ID 83638
Lakefork Merc
Po Box 572
mccall, ID 83638
Peak Sand & Gravel
Po Box 405
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Super 8 - Grangeville
801 SW 1st St
grangeville, ID 83530
advance Power Sports
111 overland Ave.
Burley, ID 83318
Elk Butte Recreation
Po Box 265
Dearly, ID 83823
Larry Voss Construction
4531 north 375 West
rexburg, ID 83440
Performance Motor Sports LLC
64 n. Hwy 20
Ashton, ID 83420
The Pancake & Christmas House
P.o. Box 1335
mccall, ID 83638
allied Beet Service
18065 79 1/2 St. Se
Wahpeton, nD 58075
Elkins Resort
404 elkins road
nordman, ID 83848
Let’s Ride
Po Box 38
rupert, ID 83350
R & L Framing LLC
10154 Arnold rd.
Boise, ID 83714
ashley Heating and air
8243 Westpark St.
Boise, ID 83704
Fremont County
Parks and Recreation
125 n. Bridge St.
St. Anthony, ID 83445
Lincoln’s 10,000 Silver $
Po Box 42000 W
Haugan, mt 59842
Recycled Cycles Powersports
Po Box 970
Hayden, ID 83835
Mag Small Engine
4115 Adams St.
Boise, ID 83714-6363
Rendezvous Snowmobile
Rentals, inc.
Po 580
West Yellowstone, mt 59758
auto L.a.B., inc.
97 e. Palouse river Dr.
moscow, ID 83843
Baker’s Plumbing Co in.c
Po Box 1562
mccall, ID 83638
Birds of Prey Motorsports
721 Hannibal St.
caldwell, ID 83605
Boise Collision Center, inc.
3901 chinden Blvd.
Boise, ID 83714
Box Y Lodge
Po Box 3149
Alpine, WY 83128
Carls Cycle Sales, inc.
5550 West State St.
Boise, ID 83703
Cheap Thrills Rentals
Po Box 2056
mccall, ID 83638
CM Back Country Rentals
313 mcBride St
mccall, ID 83638
Coeur d’alene Polaris
6040 e. Seltice Way
Post falls, Di 83854
Cycle City of Mountain Home
380 South 3rd West
mountain Home, ID 83647
G & L Welding
10741 Hwy 20-26
caldwell, ID 83605
Graphic Productions
140 Wilson Ave.
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Grizzly Sports
4320 cleveland Blvd.
caldwell, ID 83605
Hayhurst Bed & Breakfast
810 S. twin Pine Drive
Pine, ID 83647
Heady’s Power Products, LLC
P.o. Box 4041
mccall, ID 83638
High Mark Recreation
1710 S. roosevelt
Boise, ID 83705
Hill’s Resort
4777 W. lakeshore rd.
Priest lake, ID 83856
island Park Chamber of Commerce
Po Box 83
Island Park, ID 83429
island Park Lodge
4149 n. Big Springs loop rd.
Island Park, ID 83429
Mark Sverdsten Logging
24695 e. meadow rd.
cataldo, ID 83810
May Security
Po Box 550
mccall, ID 83638
Michael R. Gurney agency
1607 Davis Ave. #158
mccall, ID 83638
Mile High Power Sports
Po Box 1590
mccall, ID 83638
Moon Country Sno-Mobilers, inc.
Po Box 5596
Bend, or 97708
Morell Excavating &
Construction inc.
27 W lake ford rd
mccall, ID 83638
Moto-Tech
7126 W. Victory road
Boise, ID 83709
MotorFist
Po Box 3839
Idaho falls, ID 83403
Stanharrah Corp dba
Mountain Village Resort
355 Boxington Way
Sparks, nV 89434
Starting Line Products
743 e. Iona rd.
Idaho falls, ID 83401
The Stanley High County inn
P.o. Box 290
Stanley, ID 83278
Tucker Sno-Cat Corp.
2872 S. Pacific Highway
medford, or 97501
United Metals LLC
3809 S. eagleson
Boise, ID 83705
Valley Creek Motel
Po Box 402
Stanley, ID 83278
Revolution Motorsports
230 West e St.
moscow, ID 83843
Valley Store
Po Box 783
cascade, ID 83611
Rexburg Motorsports
1178 University Blvd.
rexburg, ID 83440
Visit Pinedale
P.o. Box 709
Pinedale, WY 82941
Rocky Mountain Truck Center
P.o. Box 327
Belgrade, mt 59714
West Magic Lake Recreation Club
960 W. magic #14
West magic, ID 83352
Scheffy’s Motel General Store
Po Box 66, 95 milwaukee rd.
Avery, ID 83802
Wheeler’s Pharmacy
Po Box 797
cascade, ID 83611
Silver Express Casino
Po Box 4200W
Haugan, mt 59842
Williams Motor Sports
& Snowmobile Rentals
Hc 64 Box 9128
Ketchum, ID 83340
Sleepy J Cabins
P.o. Box 239
Swan Valley, ID 83449
Woodside Motorsports
4040 glenbrook Dr.
Hailey, ID 83333
Smiley Creek Lodge LLC
Hc 64 Box 9102
Ketchum, ID 83340
Wyoming High Country
5186 road 40
manderson, WY 82432
Sonderen Packaging
P.o. Box 7369
Spokane, WA 99207
Yellowstone Vacations
P.o. Box 580
West Yellowstone, mt 59758
Jerry’s Country Store, Cabins and More
Hc 67 Box 300
Stanley, ID 83278
www.IdahoSnow.org
March/April 2014 • 15
ISSA Club Directory
BOUNDARY
Priest Lake Trails/
Outdoor Recreation
association
Coeur d’alene
Snowmobile Club
St. Joe
Snowmobile
1
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Sandpoint Winter Riders, inc.
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KOOTENAI
Clearwater Ridge Runners
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BENEWAH SHOSHONE
Valley Cats
Snowmobile Club
High Country Snowmobile Club
2
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IDAHO
Salmon Ridge Runners
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Meadows Valley
Snowmobile Club
West Mountain
Snowmobile Club
Cougar Mountain
Snowmobile Club
Boise
Snowmobile Club
Garden Valley
Sno-Goers
idaho
Snowrider
Club
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VALLEY
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WASH
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PA
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BOISE
ELMORE
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OWYHEE
idaho West Magic
Lake Rec Club Fools
REGION 1
Boundary Backcountry Access
Randy Peterson - President
P.O. Box 525
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
[email protected]
Club Address: PO Box 183
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
Coeur d’Alene Snowmobile Club
Misa Milojevic - President
7072 N. Davenport St.
Dalton Gardens, ID 83815
208-755-5652
[email protected]
Priest Lake Trails & Snowmobile Club
Roger Conant - President
4912 Glwason McAbee Rd
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1135
[email protected]
Sandpoint Winter Riders, INC.
Allen Myers - President
334 Monarch Rd.
Sagle, ID 83860
208-263-0677
[email protected]
Clearwater Ridge Runners
Ted Peterson - President
P. O. Box 1875
Orofino, ID 83544
208-476-7342
[email protected]
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6
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CAMAS
Fugowee Snowmobile Club
Targhee Ridge Runners
CUSTER
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BLAINE
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OD
LINCOLN
GO
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Northside
Snow Riders
St. Joe Snowmobile Club
Ken Schiermeister - President
St. Maries, ID 83861
208-245-4455
Salmon River Snowmobile Club
LEMHI
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GEM
donnelly
Snowmobile Club
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JEROME
5
TWIN
FALLS
7
Magic Valley
Snow-Mobilers
JEFFERSON
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FR
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MADISON
BINGHAM
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CLARK
CASSIA
CARIBOU
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Mount Harrison
Snowmobile Club
High Country Snowmobile Club
Pat West - President
P.O. Box 103
Dixie, ID 83525
208-476-0232
[email protected]
Lewis-Clark Snowdrifters
Eric Frei - President
2620 Blue Mountain Court
Clarkston, WA 99403
208-790-7475
[email protected]
Valley Cats Snowmobile Club @ ATV
Merle Barnett - President
P.O. Box 494
Kamiah, ID 83536
208-935-0570
Snodrifters of Latah County
Vernon Gregg - President
1389 Chaney Road
Viola, ID 83872
208-883-8476
[email protected]
Boise Snowmobile Club
Kenny Richey Jr. – President
12229 W. Freedom Dr.
Boise, ID 83713
208-559-1573
208-378-1456
[email protected]
Club Address
P.O. Box 8555
Boise, ID 83707
Moody Power Pushers
Sno-Roamers
Snowmobile Club
Mountain
River Sno-Riders
Sawtooth Snowmobile
Club
REGION 5
Idaho Snow Riders Snowmobile Club, Inc.
John Miller - President
1021 N. Pine-Featherville Road
Pine, ID 83647
208-653-2532
[email protected]
Idaho West Magic Lake Rec
Club “The Dam Fools”
Gordon Greenfield - President
2083 E. 2950 S.
Wendell, ID 83355
[email protected]
www.damfools.com
Pocatello Pathfinders, inc.
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Grangeville Sno-Drifters
Chuck Pottala - President
P.O. Box 572
Grangeville, ID 83530
[email protected]
REGION 4
Garden Valley Sno-Goers
Rick Waytko - President
6 Valley View Heights Drive
Garden Valley, ID 83622
208-462-1965
McCall area Snowmobilers
TETON
LEWIS
BUTTE
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RWAT
CLEA
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NEZ
PERCE
POWER
Lewis-Clark
Snowdrifters
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Grangeville Sno-drifters
LATAH
MINIDOKA
Snowdrifters
of Latah County
REGION 2
if any
information
on this page is incorrect please
contact the iSSa
Membership Chairperson
so the changes
can be made.
BONNER
BEAR
LAKE
Bear Lake Rim Riders
Xtreme Snowmobile
Sport Club
Franklin County
Highmarkers
REGION 3
Cougar Mtn. Country Association
Robert Workman - President
208-939-8474
[email protected]
Club Address:
P.O. Box 7601
Boise ID 83707
Donnelly Snowmobile Club
Greg Clovis
208.863.4200
[email protected]
Club address:
P.O. Box 951
Donnelly, ID 83615
McCall Area Snowmobilers
Harold Appel – President
1440 S. Samson Trail
McCall, ID 83638
208-315-3564
[email protected]
Club Address:
P. O. Box 354
McCall, ID 83638
West Mountain Snowmobile Club
Ronn Julian – President
P.O. Box 851
Cascade, ID 83611
208-382-4379
[email protected]
Club Address:
P.O. Box 959
Cascade, ID 83611
Magic Valley Snowmobile Club
Justin Abramoski - President
215 Pheasant Rd.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
208-280-0187 cell
[email protected]
Northside Snow Riders
Eric Renner - President
1299 S. 1800 E.
Gooding, ID 83330
208-358-0274
[email protected]
REGION 6
Salmon River Snowmobile Club
Gary Cvecich - President
P.O. Box 72
Stanley, ID 83278
208-774-3609
[email protected]
Sawtooth Snowmobile Club
Chad Sluder – President
P.O. Box 332
Bellevue, ID 83313
208-788-2771
[email protected]
Vintage Snowmobiles of Idaho
Perry Hesteness - President
P.O. Box 3807
Hailey, ID 83333
208-309-1750
[email protected]
REGION 7
Mount Harrison Snowmobile Club
President – Bart Webster
222 South 2800 East
Paul, ID 83347
208-312-5009
Club mailing address:
P.O. Box 952
Burley, ID 83318
[email protected]
REGION 8
Franklin County Highmarkers
Brett Jensen - President
420 North 800 East
Preston, ID 83263
[email protected]
Marsh Valley Snow Cruizers
Rocky Salvesen - President
P.O. Box 75
Downey, ID 83234
208-897-5607
[email protected]
Pocatello Pathfinders, Inc
Rosie Rosenberger - President
14578 W. Targee Rd.
Pocatello, ID 83202
208-232-1843
Xtreme Snowmobile Sports
Brad Kent – President
600 N. Front St.
Arimo, ID 83214
208-254-3469
Bear Lake Rim Riders
Reed Hansen
307 N 11th Street
Montpiler, ID 83254
208-847-1481
[email protected]
REGION 9
Fugowee Snowmobile Club
Brian Steadman - President
3568 S. Beaver Springs Road
Island Park, ID 83429
208-558-0534
208-569-7082 cell
[email protected]
Moody Powder Pushers
Troy Evans - President
616 Harvest Drive
Rexburg, ID 83440
208-356-6881 home
208-351-7770 cell
[email protected]
Club Address
Moody Powder Pushers
P.O. Box 418
Rexburg, ID 83440
Mountain River Sno-Riders
Derick Peterson - President
3895 E. Sunnyside Rd.
Ammon, ID 83406
208-251-1064
[email protected]
Sno-Roamers Snowmobile Club
Norm Stoner – President
102 Elk Path
Irwin, ID 83428
PO Box 174 (club)
Swan Valley, ID 83449
208-483-0420
[email protected]
Targhee Ridge Runners
Suzelle Burch – President
P.O. Box 605
Ashton, ID 83420
208-709-1989 cell
208-652-7016 work
208-652-7825 fax