Download - Utah Snow Scoop - December 2014
DEC 2014VOLUME 23 ISSUE 3
IN THIS ISSUESLVC News - Page 7
Knowledge Means Access - Page 9Snowmobile Safety is a Must - Page 12
DODGE bull FORD bull GM bull DIESELS
2518 S 2050 W Ogden bull wwwbakersdieselcom (801) 731-2921 bull (800) 448-8677
bull RepairDiagnostic Performance
bull LeaksStarting Problems
bull PumpsInjectorsTurbos TransmissionsClutchesbull Air IntakesExhaust
PRESIDENTrsquoS MESSAGEBy Jeff Eddings
I hope everyone had a very nice and enjoyable Thanksgiving Holiday Hopefully everyone was able to take some time off from work and spend time with family and friends My family
and I traveled to Las Vegas to spend Thanksgiving with family We were able to visit with family that we only see about once a year so that was nice I was also afforded the opportunity to complete a list of chores for my mother-in-law which quite frankly I donrsquot mind doing whatsoever It makes me feel good about myself to be able to help some on else out
Well this Presidentrsquos message is going to be a short one Not too much has happened since I last wrote One thing that did hap-pen though is that a handful of USA members got together and assisted the DNR staff at the Strawberry Complex with repairing and replacing the snowmobile trail markers On November 1st two members from GSSA and three members from the Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club made a trek to the Strawberry Visitors Center with ATVs and UTVs to help get some of the snowmobile trails ready for grooming operations With wire pliers and markers
in hand we set out to replace andor repair the trail markers The day started off crisp and we even had a little bit of sleet and snow at the higher elevations All and all we were able to complete the job fairly quickly and didnrsquot even get too wet Thanks to all that came out and volunteered to assist our friends at DNR who keep the trails nicely groomed for us
USA held a board meeting on November 21st Some of the items that were discussed were the USA Members ride and the ldquoTake a Friendrdquo snowmobiling event The USA members ride is sched-uled to be held on January 31st with the location to be determined still The ldquoTake a Friendrdquo snowmobiling event will take place on January 24th at the Monte Cristo Complex and is being held in conjunction with Snowmobiling Safety Week Ensure to check the Events Calendar on wwwsnowutcom from time to time for event updates as well
Please join me next time when I will have more details about upcoming events Hopefully Mother Nature will cooperate with us and we can get some of our memberrsquos ride stories and pictures included into the publication to share as well Until then pray for snow and keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up
3
BOARD OF DIRECTORSJeffery Eddings President2645 East 7800 South South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7791 presidentsnowutcom
Cal Taylor Vice President 1236 South 1800 West Syracuse UT 84075 801-882-8659 calandgenagmailcom
Russ Mangone Secretary2260 West 4805 South Taylorsville UT 84118 801-969-7335 slvsnowgmailcom
Lisa Kowalewski Treasurer1794 North 6250 East Eden UT 84310 801-745-6138 treasurersnowutorg
Jay Ombach Executive Director2159 North 550 West Layton UT 84041 801-825-1164 jayobeacon-metalscom
Chalk Creek Riders Wes Blonquist President PO Box 385 Coalville UT 84017 435-336-4496 wesntracallwestnet
Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile ClubLes Thompson President 2760 N 1650 E Layton UT 84040 801-771-8748 slvsnowoutlookcom
Davis County SnowflakesShane Egan 686 N 275 E Kaysville UT 84037 801-589-6401 eganauto1gmailcom
Wasatch RidersKen Rossum President 11461 Mountain Ridge Circle Sandy UT 84092 801-572-4455 krrmimsncom
Advanced RV4615 W 3500 SWest Valley City UT 84120wwwadvancedrvnet
Big Pine SportsPO Box 66340 N Milburn RdFairview UT 84629wwwbigpinesportscom
Dearden Equipment125 S Main StreetFillmore UT 84631wwwdeardenequipmentcom
Vernal Sports Center2029 W Highway 40Vernal UT 84078wwwbeersharleycom
Mt PrincetonHot Springs Resort15870 Country Road 162Nathrop CO 81236wwwmtprincetoncom
DampP Performance110 E Center StreetCedar City UT 84720wwwdandpperformancenet
Plaza Cycle Motorsports1379 W 3500 SSalt Lake City UT 84119wwwplazacyclecom
RampM Lightning1400 South Main StreetSalt Lake City UT 84115wwwrmproductsinfo
Utah State Parks1594 W North TempleSTE 116Salt Lake City UT 84116wwwstateparksutahgov
Tri-City Performance461 South Frontage RoadCenterville UT 84014wwwtricityperformancecom
Cutlers Inc271 N State StreetOrem UT 84057wwwshopcutlerscom
South Valley Motorsports11553 South State StreetDraper UT 84020wwwsouthvalleymotorsportscom
Pinedale Travel amp Tourism19 E Pine StreetPinedale WY 82941wwwvisitpinedaleorg
USA BUSINESS MEMBERS
Curt Kennedy Director - Public Lands302 South Maryfield Drive Salt Lake City UT 84108 801-582-3882 ccklpkgmailcom
Stacey Eddings Snow Scoop Coordinator and AwardsCharity2645 East 7800 South South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7796 utahsnowscoopyahoocom
Chris Haller State Parks RepresentativePO Box 146001 Salt Lake City UT 84114 801-349-0487 chrishallerutahgov
CLUB DIRECTORYGolden Spike Snowmobile AssociationJeffery Eddings President 2645 East 7800 South South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7791 presidentsnowutcom
4
TABLE OF CONTENTSGSSA NEWS 6SLVC NEWS 7KNOWLEDGE MEANS ACCESS 9UTAH STATE PARKS 9USA RIDE 10SNOWMOBILE SAFETY IS A MUST 12CHALK CREEK RIDERS 14
DISCLAIMERUSA is Utahrsquos advocate for snowmobiling
As the voice of over 26000 registered sled owners in Utah the Snow Scoop is USArsquos official publication
All contents of the Utah Snow Scoop are copyrighted and may not be reprinted without permission Submitted articles and advertising do not necessarily represent the opinion of USA or the Utah Snow Scoop
The Utah Snow Scoop is not liable for any claims by those not of the same opinion
The Utah Snow Scoop welcomes articles letters pictures and advertisements Please submit all material in electronic format by the respective issue due dates to the Snow Scoop Coordinator
Articles should be doc files and advertisements should be jpg tiff psd ai or pdf files
ISSUE DEADLINE RELEASE DATE October September 30 October 14 November October 28 November 11 December November 25 December 9 Winter January 13 January 27 March February 24 March 10
The Utah Snow Scoop is owned and published by the Utah Snowmobile Association The Snow Scoop coordinator is Stacey Eddings She may be reached at
Utah Snow Scoop 2645 East 7800 South
South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7796
utahsnowscoopyahoocom
For current Snow Scoop advertising rates please click here or visit httpwwwsnowutcom
FIND THE SNOWFLAKE INSIDE THIS ISSUE AND YOU COULD WIN
FIND THE SNOWFLAKE INSIDE THIS ISSUE AND YOU COULD WIN
Congratulations to George Pryich from Rock Springs WY George correctly identified that the snowflake
was located on page 11 embedded into Bubbarsquos shirt George will receive $5000
Snow Big deal Gift CertificateFind the snowflake in this issue and e-mail the location
to utahsnowscoopyahoocom and yoursquoll be entered into a drawing to win a Snowmobile Rental Gift Cer-tificate from Big Pine Sports in Fairview Utah Rental valued at $199 Winner will be notified by e-mail and
drawing to be held on January 12th Utah State Parks
GSSA NEWSby Jeff Eddings
The Golden Spike Snowmobile Association held a monthly dinner meeting on November 14th at the Dennyrsquos on Washington Blvd in Ogden Although we had a small turn-out we did have a nice dinner and were able to conduct a business meeting
At the meeting Arny Olsen won an Annual Monte Cristo Parking Pass All the names of the people who volunteered at the Snowmobile Show were put into a drawing for the parking pass Congrats Arny and thanks to all that volunteer for the club
GSSA is tentatively planning their first club ride at Monte Cristo in late December as con-ditions permit
Our next club meeting will be on January 23rd at 600 pm at the Dennyrsquos in Ogden
As always the Golden Spike Snowmobile Association is looking for new members to join the club Joining an organized club is an excellent way to support the sport you love and a great way to meet new and exciting people There are many organizations that would love to see snowmobiling banished from the mountains and the areas we ride These organizations are well funded and have countless members Letrsquos not give these organizations the upper hand join a snowmobile club today
If you would like more information on the Golden Spike Snowmobile Association andor how to become a member please call me at 801-510-7791 or visit wwwridegssaorg
SLVC NEWSby Les ThompsonThe snow is finally here though we have not had any official club rides a few of us have made it onto the mountain we could use a bit more before you dare to get adventures and go off trail much
The past month a few of the club members along with a few mem-bers of the Golden Spike Club participated in a service project for the DNR assisting the rangers in marking a few of the trails around Strawberry reservoir This will aid the cat operators this winter in their efforts to keep the trails groomed the weather was cooperative and the entire group was able to mark and repair the markers on over 20 miles of trails
Our annual Christmas party was at Geckorsquos in South Jordan ear-lier this month with a great turnout we even had a few new faces
Our annual ride this year will be to Pinedale Wyoming which is looking to be great since they have been getting pounded with snow already so if anyone would like to come you are more than welcome
Our next meeting will be on January 8 2015 and the location TBD
See you all on the mountain
Les Thompson Pres Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club
ldquoWe donrsquot stop playing because we grow old we grow old because we stop playingrdquo mdashGeorge Bernard Shaw
8
9
KNOWLEDGE MEANS ACCESSby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands
Sometimes when there is a slight lull in the immediate access picture for snowmobiling I like to take the opportunity to share some thoughts on what it takes to retain our riding
access Too often we remain complacent and fall into the false sense of attitude that our favorite snowmobile spot is always going to be there Once we are out on the snow surrounded by awesome scen-ery we tend to forget there are highly organized and well-funded groups that are working constantly to curtail our access and in many cases eliminate it altogether
The stage is being set for a monumental battle to sustain snowmo-biling (as we know it) through the upcoming winter travel planning rule that is being finalized by the Forest Service Once this is issued in early 2015 all forests will eventually undertake winter travel planning and our adversaries are already well-versed on how to milk the process We need to become familiar with the substan-tial amount of resources that are available to help level the playing field throughout the winter travel planning process
Probably the most comprehensive one-stop location for literally everything you wanted to know about snowmobiling is a recently developed website that was compiled by a grant obtained by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) through the Federal Highway Administration It can be found at wwwsnow-mobileinfoorg At first it would seem a bit overwhelming when you visit the site because it truly has an incredible volume of infor-mation The ldquoHomerdquo page has tabs for Training Calendar Safety Resources Access Resources Information Sharing and FAQS t
I would like to point out one item of reference material that every snowmobiler should read as we get ready for winter travel plan-ning Under the tab ldquoAccess Resourcesrdquo there is a document labeled
ldquoFacts and Myths About Snowmobiling and Winter Trailsrdquo This 40-page document has great eye appeal and is organized into sec-tions that will become very important to winter travel planning It was recently updated from its original publication Although it may take all of one hour to read the whole document cover-to-cover I contend this is a near-perfect resource to frame the planning issues and develop peripheral knowledge on topics that can help save our access This thought-provoking document will whet your appetite for wanting to get involved in the planning process that can help preserve our snowmobiling access Give it a read and see if you agree
UTAH STATE PARKSby James MorganWillard Bay State Park Manager
Season parking passes for the Monte Cristo Snowmobile Trailhead are now available Regular price for the passes are $50 however customers purchasing passes before December
31 receive a $10 discount Day-use passes are available for $5
Passes are available online at willardbayutahgov at Willard Bay State Park or at the Monte Cristo Trailhead when grooming begins To purchase by mail please send a cashierrsquos check or money order to Willard Bay State Park at 900 West 650 North Willard UT 84340 along with purchasers name address and contact phone number You may also order by phone by calling 435-734-9494
We would also like to offer an additional $5 off discount to all Utah Snowmvobile Association (USA) members To get your additional $5 off you will need to purchase your pass in person either at the Monte Cristo trail head or at Willard Bay State Park and present your valid USA membership and ID
USA RIDEPlan on attending the 3rd annual
Utah Snowmobile Association Member Ride on Jan 31 2015
Keep watching the Snow Scoop for more info
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Do you like fast snowmobiles free fooddrinks and a nice place to retire for the day
Lucky winner will receive 4 VIP tickets to the Hill Climb for all 4 days VIP status includes special seating food and drinks at the
event for all four days Lodging will be provided by the Flying Sad-dle Resort in Alpine WY which includes two private cabin rentals
and two $150 food vouchers to be used in the steakhouse
the Utah Snowmobile Associationrsquos four day snowmobile getaway to the 40th Annual Jackson Hole Snow Devils
World Championship Hill Climb March 26th-29th
Tickets just $500Drawing to be held on March 1st 2015
All proceeds go to help fund USA and member clubsSee your club president for tickets or visit wwwsnowutcom
to purchase tickets online
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SNOWMOBILE SAFETY IS A MUSTHaslett MI (November 25 2014) Safe responsible riding is actively supported and promoted by organized snowmobiling Snowmobile safety trainers have been conducting snowmobile safety classes for decades in the United States and Canada and in 1995 the community embraced the Safe Riders You Make Snowmobiling Safecopy safety campaign - the guidepost for safe snowmobiling behavior
The Safe Riders campaign highlights that individual behav-ior and responsibility is the key to making snowmobiling safe Snowmobilers understand that snowmobiling is fun but it is work too It challenges the body and the mind and you need to be atten-tive while snowmobiling Safe snowmobilers know their abilities and understand not to go beyond them
Snowmobile safety begins with the machine which is built to the highest standards It is the responsibility of snowmobilers to keep their machine in top running condition following all of the rec-ommended pre-ride checklists found in the ownerrsquos manual and making sure the vehicle is in top notch shape before riding
Snowmobilers also understand the need to dress appropriately while snowmobiling Individuals must wear warm clothing gener-ally supplied through the snowmobile manufacturers and dealers The clothing includes dressing in layers with high quality jackets bibbs boots gloves and a certified helmet
Snowmobilers need to think ahead and prepare where they are going to ride It is best to file a plan with family or friends and let people where you are going to snowmobile You need to be famil-iar with the riding area and or ride with individuals who have been there before
Safe snowmobilers follow the key guidelines of the Safe Riders campaign
bull Snowmobiling and alcohol donrsquot mix - donrsquot drink and ride bull Ride safe stay on the trail and respect private property bull One is the loneliest number never ride alone bull When riding on the trail ride right and ride smart Stay in Control bull Smart Riders are safe riders and they take snowmobile safety trainingrefresher courses bull Snowmobilers know before they go and always check local ice conditions bull When night riding safe riders slow down and expect the unexpectedSafe mountain riders know that avalanche safety training and
awareness is of special importance There are 5 key avalanche safety guidelines which should always be remembered when riding in the mountains
1 Get the Gear Ensure everyone has an avalanche transceiver shovel and probe on their person and knows how to use them
2 Get the Training Take an avalanche course which will high-light key issues
3 Get the Forecast Make a riding plan based on the current ava-lanche and weather forecast
4 Get the Picture If you see recent avalanche activity unstable snow exists Riding on or under slopes is dangerous
5 Get Out of Harmrsquos Way One at a time on all avalanche slopes Donrsquot go to help your stuck friend the extra weight could initi-ate an avalanche Also donrsquot group up in runout zones or at the base of mountains
Snowmobile safety training courses are available throughout North America and can be found by visiting your state or provincial snow-mobile association website For a list of all of the snowmobile associationsfederations visit our web site
To interact with other snowmobilers visit and ldquoLikerdquo our Facebook page
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BE A SAFE RIDER
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CHALK CREEK RIDERSby Doug WildeEstablished 2005 Our club is approximately 35 members strong who are mostly locals in the Coalville area but membership is open to anyone who would like to support and join us in keeping the Chalk Creek Trail System open for today and into the future If you would like more information please contact us at (435)336-4496 or e-mail wesntracallwestcom Think Lots of Snow for 2014-2015
Our Mission Statement ldquoTo ensure responsible and sustainable Winter Recreational use of the County right-a-way from Chalk Creek (State Corner) to the Wasatch-Cache National Forest Boundary (Whitney area)rdquo
Chalk Creek Trailhead
The trailhead is in Summit County and has been utilized by snowmobilerrsquos for more than 40 years It is close proximity to Coalville thus making it very popular to locals and others from Wyoming and the Wasatch front This trail is approximately 18 miles long which trav-els through very pristine ldquoprivate propertyrdquo and connects to the hundred plus miles of groomed trails in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest near WhitneyMirror Lake Complex Today this trail is open for everyone to enjoy but please ldquoNo Trespassingrdquo until reaching forest boundary which is the warming hut at Whitney
Special Focus this last fall was the following
bull Rock removal (snowmobile loving stones) bull Basic cleaning of trail of litter than has accu-mulated over the summer and fall hunting
bull Trimming and removal of trees that restrict the grooming process
bull Trespass signage Current update of Chalk Creek Trailhead
A bunch of trees had fallen late this fall across the trail once again that required club mem-bers to remove The plan will be to groom trail as needed with no posted schedule All of us need to stay on the trail as currently this area is being watched closely for trespassing Enjoy be careful and have fun while snowmobiling in this fantastic area Coalville is also great place to get your snowmobiling supplies and you will always get a smile from Tommy at the Chevron and Jim at the Summit Merc
Again all that is asked is to not trespass on any of the adjacent private property and if you pack it in pack it out
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Working hard to support the snowmobiling communitybull Keepingtrailsopenanddevelopingnewtrailsbull Supportingtrailgroomingbull Initiatingandsupportinglawsuitsthatthreatenaccessbull Encouragingsnowmobilerparticipationinclubsandassociationsbull Promotingsnowmobilingasafamilyactivitybull ProvidingsafetyawarenessandeducationthroughtheSafeRidersprogram
Agreatpartnershipforthesnowmobilingcommunity
ANNOUNCEMENTSLook to this section for future announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS bull January 3 - Salt Lake Valley Club Ride bull January 7-25 - Snowmobile Safety Week bull January 23 - Golden Spike Snowmobile Association
WHY ADVERTISE IN THE SNOW SCOOP
According to the latest economic data total annual expenditures resulting from snowmobiling in Utah exceed $60 million
Our readers bull Are 87 male with a median age of 45 bull Have an average annual household income
exceeding $100000 bull Spend over $6000 per person annually on snowmobiling bull Average 14 trips per season bull Our latest survey shows bull 100 of respondents read every issue of the Snow Scoop bull Snow Scoop in-home time averages 75 days bull Over 80 of our readers own other
OHVrsquosrecreation equipmentOur online presence
bull 96 of our readers have high speed internet and shop online
bull 25 of our site visits are from our membership bull 75 of our site visits are by those who may not
have seen your ad Plan now to capture your share of snowmobile dollars Advertise in the Utah Snow Scoop Call Stacey at 8015107796 to reserve your space today
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Utah Snowmobile Association Represents ALL Snowmobilers in Utah by
bull Maintaining amp expanding trailheads bull Working to protect land access
bull Improving trail marking amp grooming bull Lobbying for positive legislation bull Distributing critical information
bull Sponsoring the Annual Snow Show bull Assisting in educationsafety
bull Working with land administrators bull Assisting in search amp rescue
bull Maintaining website wwwsnowutcomMembership Includes
bull Free ADampD Life Insurance bull Six Issues of the ldquoSnow Scooprdquo E-Newsletter
bull Membership Card program enrollment bull ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo access to the website
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- GSSA News
- SLVC News
- KnowledgeMeans Access
- Utah State Parks
- USA Ride
- SnowmobileSafety is a Must
- CHalk creek riders
-
DODGE bull FORD bull GM bull DIESELS
2518 S 2050 W Ogden bull wwwbakersdieselcom (801) 731-2921 bull (800) 448-8677
bull RepairDiagnostic Performance
bull LeaksStarting Problems
bull PumpsInjectorsTurbos TransmissionsClutchesbull Air IntakesExhaust
PRESIDENTrsquoS MESSAGEBy Jeff Eddings
I hope everyone had a very nice and enjoyable Thanksgiving Holiday Hopefully everyone was able to take some time off from work and spend time with family and friends My family
and I traveled to Las Vegas to spend Thanksgiving with family We were able to visit with family that we only see about once a year so that was nice I was also afforded the opportunity to complete a list of chores for my mother-in-law which quite frankly I donrsquot mind doing whatsoever It makes me feel good about myself to be able to help some on else out
Well this Presidentrsquos message is going to be a short one Not too much has happened since I last wrote One thing that did hap-pen though is that a handful of USA members got together and assisted the DNR staff at the Strawberry Complex with repairing and replacing the snowmobile trail markers On November 1st two members from GSSA and three members from the Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club made a trek to the Strawberry Visitors Center with ATVs and UTVs to help get some of the snowmobile trails ready for grooming operations With wire pliers and markers
in hand we set out to replace andor repair the trail markers The day started off crisp and we even had a little bit of sleet and snow at the higher elevations All and all we were able to complete the job fairly quickly and didnrsquot even get too wet Thanks to all that came out and volunteered to assist our friends at DNR who keep the trails nicely groomed for us
USA held a board meeting on November 21st Some of the items that were discussed were the USA Members ride and the ldquoTake a Friendrdquo snowmobiling event The USA members ride is sched-uled to be held on January 31st with the location to be determined still The ldquoTake a Friendrdquo snowmobiling event will take place on January 24th at the Monte Cristo Complex and is being held in conjunction with Snowmobiling Safety Week Ensure to check the Events Calendar on wwwsnowutcom from time to time for event updates as well
Please join me next time when I will have more details about upcoming events Hopefully Mother Nature will cooperate with us and we can get some of our memberrsquos ride stories and pictures included into the publication to share as well Until then pray for snow and keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up
3
BOARD OF DIRECTORSJeffery Eddings President2645 East 7800 South South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7791 presidentsnowutcom
Cal Taylor Vice President 1236 South 1800 West Syracuse UT 84075 801-882-8659 calandgenagmailcom
Russ Mangone Secretary2260 West 4805 South Taylorsville UT 84118 801-969-7335 slvsnowgmailcom
Lisa Kowalewski Treasurer1794 North 6250 East Eden UT 84310 801-745-6138 treasurersnowutorg
Jay Ombach Executive Director2159 North 550 West Layton UT 84041 801-825-1164 jayobeacon-metalscom
Chalk Creek Riders Wes Blonquist President PO Box 385 Coalville UT 84017 435-336-4496 wesntracallwestnet
Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile ClubLes Thompson President 2760 N 1650 E Layton UT 84040 801-771-8748 slvsnowoutlookcom
Davis County SnowflakesShane Egan 686 N 275 E Kaysville UT 84037 801-589-6401 eganauto1gmailcom
Wasatch RidersKen Rossum President 11461 Mountain Ridge Circle Sandy UT 84092 801-572-4455 krrmimsncom
Advanced RV4615 W 3500 SWest Valley City UT 84120wwwadvancedrvnet
Big Pine SportsPO Box 66340 N Milburn RdFairview UT 84629wwwbigpinesportscom
Dearden Equipment125 S Main StreetFillmore UT 84631wwwdeardenequipmentcom
Vernal Sports Center2029 W Highway 40Vernal UT 84078wwwbeersharleycom
Mt PrincetonHot Springs Resort15870 Country Road 162Nathrop CO 81236wwwmtprincetoncom
DampP Performance110 E Center StreetCedar City UT 84720wwwdandpperformancenet
Plaza Cycle Motorsports1379 W 3500 SSalt Lake City UT 84119wwwplazacyclecom
RampM Lightning1400 South Main StreetSalt Lake City UT 84115wwwrmproductsinfo
Utah State Parks1594 W North TempleSTE 116Salt Lake City UT 84116wwwstateparksutahgov
Tri-City Performance461 South Frontage RoadCenterville UT 84014wwwtricityperformancecom
Cutlers Inc271 N State StreetOrem UT 84057wwwshopcutlerscom
South Valley Motorsports11553 South State StreetDraper UT 84020wwwsouthvalleymotorsportscom
Pinedale Travel amp Tourism19 E Pine StreetPinedale WY 82941wwwvisitpinedaleorg
USA BUSINESS MEMBERS
Curt Kennedy Director - Public Lands302 South Maryfield Drive Salt Lake City UT 84108 801-582-3882 ccklpkgmailcom
Stacey Eddings Snow Scoop Coordinator and AwardsCharity2645 East 7800 South South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7796 utahsnowscoopyahoocom
Chris Haller State Parks RepresentativePO Box 146001 Salt Lake City UT 84114 801-349-0487 chrishallerutahgov
CLUB DIRECTORYGolden Spike Snowmobile AssociationJeffery Eddings President 2645 East 7800 South South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7791 presidentsnowutcom
4
TABLE OF CONTENTSGSSA NEWS 6SLVC NEWS 7KNOWLEDGE MEANS ACCESS 9UTAH STATE PARKS 9USA RIDE 10SNOWMOBILE SAFETY IS A MUST 12CHALK CREEK RIDERS 14
DISCLAIMERUSA is Utahrsquos advocate for snowmobiling
As the voice of over 26000 registered sled owners in Utah the Snow Scoop is USArsquos official publication
All contents of the Utah Snow Scoop are copyrighted and may not be reprinted without permission Submitted articles and advertising do not necessarily represent the opinion of USA or the Utah Snow Scoop
The Utah Snow Scoop is not liable for any claims by those not of the same opinion
The Utah Snow Scoop welcomes articles letters pictures and advertisements Please submit all material in electronic format by the respective issue due dates to the Snow Scoop Coordinator
Articles should be doc files and advertisements should be jpg tiff psd ai or pdf files
ISSUE DEADLINE RELEASE DATE October September 30 October 14 November October 28 November 11 December November 25 December 9 Winter January 13 January 27 March February 24 March 10
The Utah Snow Scoop is owned and published by the Utah Snowmobile Association The Snow Scoop coordinator is Stacey Eddings She may be reached at
Utah Snow Scoop 2645 East 7800 South
South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7796
utahsnowscoopyahoocom
For current Snow Scoop advertising rates please click here or visit httpwwwsnowutcom
FIND THE SNOWFLAKE INSIDE THIS ISSUE AND YOU COULD WIN
FIND THE SNOWFLAKE INSIDE THIS ISSUE AND YOU COULD WIN
Congratulations to George Pryich from Rock Springs WY George correctly identified that the snowflake
was located on page 11 embedded into Bubbarsquos shirt George will receive $5000
Snow Big deal Gift CertificateFind the snowflake in this issue and e-mail the location
to utahsnowscoopyahoocom and yoursquoll be entered into a drawing to win a Snowmobile Rental Gift Cer-tificate from Big Pine Sports in Fairview Utah Rental valued at $199 Winner will be notified by e-mail and
drawing to be held on January 12th Utah State Parks
GSSA NEWSby Jeff Eddings
The Golden Spike Snowmobile Association held a monthly dinner meeting on November 14th at the Dennyrsquos on Washington Blvd in Ogden Although we had a small turn-out we did have a nice dinner and were able to conduct a business meeting
At the meeting Arny Olsen won an Annual Monte Cristo Parking Pass All the names of the people who volunteered at the Snowmobile Show were put into a drawing for the parking pass Congrats Arny and thanks to all that volunteer for the club
GSSA is tentatively planning their first club ride at Monte Cristo in late December as con-ditions permit
Our next club meeting will be on January 23rd at 600 pm at the Dennyrsquos in Ogden
As always the Golden Spike Snowmobile Association is looking for new members to join the club Joining an organized club is an excellent way to support the sport you love and a great way to meet new and exciting people There are many organizations that would love to see snowmobiling banished from the mountains and the areas we ride These organizations are well funded and have countless members Letrsquos not give these organizations the upper hand join a snowmobile club today
If you would like more information on the Golden Spike Snowmobile Association andor how to become a member please call me at 801-510-7791 or visit wwwridegssaorg
SLVC NEWSby Les ThompsonThe snow is finally here though we have not had any official club rides a few of us have made it onto the mountain we could use a bit more before you dare to get adventures and go off trail much
The past month a few of the club members along with a few mem-bers of the Golden Spike Club participated in a service project for the DNR assisting the rangers in marking a few of the trails around Strawberry reservoir This will aid the cat operators this winter in their efforts to keep the trails groomed the weather was cooperative and the entire group was able to mark and repair the markers on over 20 miles of trails
Our annual Christmas party was at Geckorsquos in South Jordan ear-lier this month with a great turnout we even had a few new faces
Our annual ride this year will be to Pinedale Wyoming which is looking to be great since they have been getting pounded with snow already so if anyone would like to come you are more than welcome
Our next meeting will be on January 8 2015 and the location TBD
See you all on the mountain
Les Thompson Pres Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club
ldquoWe donrsquot stop playing because we grow old we grow old because we stop playingrdquo mdashGeorge Bernard Shaw
8
9
KNOWLEDGE MEANS ACCESSby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands
Sometimes when there is a slight lull in the immediate access picture for snowmobiling I like to take the opportunity to share some thoughts on what it takes to retain our riding
access Too often we remain complacent and fall into the false sense of attitude that our favorite snowmobile spot is always going to be there Once we are out on the snow surrounded by awesome scen-ery we tend to forget there are highly organized and well-funded groups that are working constantly to curtail our access and in many cases eliminate it altogether
The stage is being set for a monumental battle to sustain snowmo-biling (as we know it) through the upcoming winter travel planning rule that is being finalized by the Forest Service Once this is issued in early 2015 all forests will eventually undertake winter travel planning and our adversaries are already well-versed on how to milk the process We need to become familiar with the substan-tial amount of resources that are available to help level the playing field throughout the winter travel planning process
Probably the most comprehensive one-stop location for literally everything you wanted to know about snowmobiling is a recently developed website that was compiled by a grant obtained by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) through the Federal Highway Administration It can be found at wwwsnow-mobileinfoorg At first it would seem a bit overwhelming when you visit the site because it truly has an incredible volume of infor-mation The ldquoHomerdquo page has tabs for Training Calendar Safety Resources Access Resources Information Sharing and FAQS t
I would like to point out one item of reference material that every snowmobiler should read as we get ready for winter travel plan-ning Under the tab ldquoAccess Resourcesrdquo there is a document labeled
ldquoFacts and Myths About Snowmobiling and Winter Trailsrdquo This 40-page document has great eye appeal and is organized into sec-tions that will become very important to winter travel planning It was recently updated from its original publication Although it may take all of one hour to read the whole document cover-to-cover I contend this is a near-perfect resource to frame the planning issues and develop peripheral knowledge on topics that can help save our access This thought-provoking document will whet your appetite for wanting to get involved in the planning process that can help preserve our snowmobiling access Give it a read and see if you agree
UTAH STATE PARKSby James MorganWillard Bay State Park Manager
Season parking passes for the Monte Cristo Snowmobile Trailhead are now available Regular price for the passes are $50 however customers purchasing passes before December
31 receive a $10 discount Day-use passes are available for $5
Passes are available online at willardbayutahgov at Willard Bay State Park or at the Monte Cristo Trailhead when grooming begins To purchase by mail please send a cashierrsquos check or money order to Willard Bay State Park at 900 West 650 North Willard UT 84340 along with purchasers name address and contact phone number You may also order by phone by calling 435-734-9494
We would also like to offer an additional $5 off discount to all Utah Snowmvobile Association (USA) members To get your additional $5 off you will need to purchase your pass in person either at the Monte Cristo trail head or at Willard Bay State Park and present your valid USA membership and ID
USA RIDEPlan on attending the 3rd annual
Utah Snowmobile Association Member Ride on Jan 31 2015
Keep watching the Snow Scoop for more info
11
Do you like fast snowmobiles free fooddrinks and a nice place to retire for the day
Lucky winner will receive 4 VIP tickets to the Hill Climb for all 4 days VIP status includes special seating food and drinks at the
event for all four days Lodging will be provided by the Flying Sad-dle Resort in Alpine WY which includes two private cabin rentals
and two $150 food vouchers to be used in the steakhouse
the Utah Snowmobile Associationrsquos four day snowmobile getaway to the 40th Annual Jackson Hole Snow Devils
World Championship Hill Climb March 26th-29th
Tickets just $500Drawing to be held on March 1st 2015
All proceeds go to help fund USA and member clubsSee your club president for tickets or visit wwwsnowutcom
to purchase tickets online
12
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY IS A MUSTHaslett MI (November 25 2014) Safe responsible riding is actively supported and promoted by organized snowmobiling Snowmobile safety trainers have been conducting snowmobile safety classes for decades in the United States and Canada and in 1995 the community embraced the Safe Riders You Make Snowmobiling Safecopy safety campaign - the guidepost for safe snowmobiling behavior
The Safe Riders campaign highlights that individual behav-ior and responsibility is the key to making snowmobiling safe Snowmobilers understand that snowmobiling is fun but it is work too It challenges the body and the mind and you need to be atten-tive while snowmobiling Safe snowmobilers know their abilities and understand not to go beyond them
Snowmobile safety begins with the machine which is built to the highest standards It is the responsibility of snowmobilers to keep their machine in top running condition following all of the rec-ommended pre-ride checklists found in the ownerrsquos manual and making sure the vehicle is in top notch shape before riding
Snowmobilers also understand the need to dress appropriately while snowmobiling Individuals must wear warm clothing gener-ally supplied through the snowmobile manufacturers and dealers The clothing includes dressing in layers with high quality jackets bibbs boots gloves and a certified helmet
Snowmobilers need to think ahead and prepare where they are going to ride It is best to file a plan with family or friends and let people where you are going to snowmobile You need to be famil-iar with the riding area and or ride with individuals who have been there before
Safe snowmobilers follow the key guidelines of the Safe Riders campaign
bull Snowmobiling and alcohol donrsquot mix - donrsquot drink and ride bull Ride safe stay on the trail and respect private property bull One is the loneliest number never ride alone bull When riding on the trail ride right and ride smart Stay in Control bull Smart Riders are safe riders and they take snowmobile safety trainingrefresher courses bull Snowmobilers know before they go and always check local ice conditions bull When night riding safe riders slow down and expect the unexpectedSafe mountain riders know that avalanche safety training and
awareness is of special importance There are 5 key avalanche safety guidelines which should always be remembered when riding in the mountains
1 Get the Gear Ensure everyone has an avalanche transceiver shovel and probe on their person and knows how to use them
2 Get the Training Take an avalanche course which will high-light key issues
3 Get the Forecast Make a riding plan based on the current ava-lanche and weather forecast
4 Get the Picture If you see recent avalanche activity unstable snow exists Riding on or under slopes is dangerous
5 Get Out of Harmrsquos Way One at a time on all avalanche slopes Donrsquot go to help your stuck friend the extra weight could initi-ate an avalanche Also donrsquot group up in runout zones or at the base of mountains
Snowmobile safety training courses are available throughout North America and can be found by visiting your state or provincial snow-mobile association website For a list of all of the snowmobile associationsfederations visit our web site
To interact with other snowmobilers visit and ldquoLikerdquo our Facebook page
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BE A SAFE RIDER
YOUR SNOWMOBILE BASE CAMPALPINE WYOMING
877-772-4422
Hotel amp Cabins - Indoor Pool amp Hot TubSteak and Seafood RestaurantWestern Sports BarSnowmobile Rental Available7 Quiet Acres on the Snake River 35 miles south of Jackson HoleThe Flying Saddle Resort Wyomingrsquos only full-service year round resort located on the banks of the Snake River Our peaceful setting surrounded by spectacular mountains allows direct access to 337+ miles of groomed snowmobile trails - making us the perfect choice for your next vacation Call today to schedule your reservation
FLYINGSADDLERESORTCOMhighways 89 amp 26 | 307-654-4422
Top 4 Snowmobile Destination SnoWest
CHALK CREEK RIDERSby Doug WildeEstablished 2005 Our club is approximately 35 members strong who are mostly locals in the Coalville area but membership is open to anyone who would like to support and join us in keeping the Chalk Creek Trail System open for today and into the future If you would like more information please contact us at (435)336-4496 or e-mail wesntracallwestcom Think Lots of Snow for 2014-2015
Our Mission Statement ldquoTo ensure responsible and sustainable Winter Recreational use of the County right-a-way from Chalk Creek (State Corner) to the Wasatch-Cache National Forest Boundary (Whitney area)rdquo
Chalk Creek Trailhead
The trailhead is in Summit County and has been utilized by snowmobilerrsquos for more than 40 years It is close proximity to Coalville thus making it very popular to locals and others from Wyoming and the Wasatch front This trail is approximately 18 miles long which trav-els through very pristine ldquoprivate propertyrdquo and connects to the hundred plus miles of groomed trails in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest near WhitneyMirror Lake Complex Today this trail is open for everyone to enjoy but please ldquoNo Trespassingrdquo until reaching forest boundary which is the warming hut at Whitney
Special Focus this last fall was the following
bull Rock removal (snowmobile loving stones) bull Basic cleaning of trail of litter than has accu-mulated over the summer and fall hunting
bull Trimming and removal of trees that restrict the grooming process
bull Trespass signage Current update of Chalk Creek Trailhead
A bunch of trees had fallen late this fall across the trail once again that required club mem-bers to remove The plan will be to groom trail as needed with no posted schedule All of us need to stay on the trail as currently this area is being watched closely for trespassing Enjoy be careful and have fun while snowmobiling in this fantastic area Coalville is also great place to get your snowmobiling supplies and you will always get a smile from Tommy at the Chevron and Jim at the Summit Merc
Again all that is asked is to not trespass on any of the adjacent private property and if you pack it in pack it out
14
Working hard to support the snowmobiling communitybull Keepingtrailsopenanddevelopingnewtrailsbull Supportingtrailgroomingbull Initiatingandsupportinglawsuitsthatthreatenaccessbull Encouragingsnowmobilerparticipationinclubsandassociationsbull Promotingsnowmobilingasafamilyactivitybull ProvidingsafetyawarenessandeducationthroughtheSafeRidersprogram
Agreatpartnershipforthesnowmobilingcommunity
ANNOUNCEMENTSLook to this section for future announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS bull January 3 - Salt Lake Valley Club Ride bull January 7-25 - Snowmobile Safety Week bull January 23 - Golden Spike Snowmobile Association
WHY ADVERTISE IN THE SNOW SCOOP
According to the latest economic data total annual expenditures resulting from snowmobiling in Utah exceed $60 million
Our readers bull Are 87 male with a median age of 45 bull Have an average annual household income
exceeding $100000 bull Spend over $6000 per person annually on snowmobiling bull Average 14 trips per season bull Our latest survey shows bull 100 of respondents read every issue of the Snow Scoop bull Snow Scoop in-home time averages 75 days bull Over 80 of our readers own other
OHVrsquosrecreation equipmentOur online presence
bull 96 of our readers have high speed internet and shop online
bull 25 of our site visits are from our membership bull 75 of our site visits are by those who may not
have seen your ad Plan now to capture your share of snowmobile dollars Advertise in the Utah Snow Scoop Call Stacey at 8015107796 to reserve your space today
BECAUSE ITrsquoS PROFITABLE
utahsnowscoopyahoocom 801 510 7796
JOIN THE UTAH SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Utah Snowmobile Association Represents ALL Snowmobilers in Utah by
bull Maintaining amp expanding trailheads bull Working to protect land access
bull Improving trail marking amp grooming bull Lobbying for positive legislation bull Distributing critical information
bull Sponsoring the Annual Snow Show bull Assisting in educationsafety
bull Working with land administrators bull Assisting in search amp rescue
bull Maintaining website wwwsnowutcomMembership Includes
bull Free ADampD Life Insurance bull Six Issues of the ldquoSnow Scooprdquo E-Newsletter
bull Membership Card program enrollment bull ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo access to the website
bull Updates on critical Issues bull Club InformationContacts
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- GSSA News
- SLVC News
- KnowledgeMeans Access
- Utah State Parks
- USA Ride
- SnowmobileSafety is a Must
- CHalk creek riders
-
PRESIDENTrsquoS MESSAGEBy Jeff Eddings
I hope everyone had a very nice and enjoyable Thanksgiving Holiday Hopefully everyone was able to take some time off from work and spend time with family and friends My family
and I traveled to Las Vegas to spend Thanksgiving with family We were able to visit with family that we only see about once a year so that was nice I was also afforded the opportunity to complete a list of chores for my mother-in-law which quite frankly I donrsquot mind doing whatsoever It makes me feel good about myself to be able to help some on else out
Well this Presidentrsquos message is going to be a short one Not too much has happened since I last wrote One thing that did hap-pen though is that a handful of USA members got together and assisted the DNR staff at the Strawberry Complex with repairing and replacing the snowmobile trail markers On November 1st two members from GSSA and three members from the Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club made a trek to the Strawberry Visitors Center with ATVs and UTVs to help get some of the snowmobile trails ready for grooming operations With wire pliers and markers
in hand we set out to replace andor repair the trail markers The day started off crisp and we even had a little bit of sleet and snow at the higher elevations All and all we were able to complete the job fairly quickly and didnrsquot even get too wet Thanks to all that came out and volunteered to assist our friends at DNR who keep the trails nicely groomed for us
USA held a board meeting on November 21st Some of the items that were discussed were the USA Members ride and the ldquoTake a Friendrdquo snowmobiling event The USA members ride is sched-uled to be held on January 31st with the location to be determined still The ldquoTake a Friendrdquo snowmobiling event will take place on January 24th at the Monte Cristo Complex and is being held in conjunction with Snowmobiling Safety Week Ensure to check the Events Calendar on wwwsnowutcom from time to time for event updates as well
Please join me next time when I will have more details about upcoming events Hopefully Mother Nature will cooperate with us and we can get some of our memberrsquos ride stories and pictures included into the publication to share as well Until then pray for snow and keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up
3
BOARD OF DIRECTORSJeffery Eddings President2645 East 7800 South South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7791 presidentsnowutcom
Cal Taylor Vice President 1236 South 1800 West Syracuse UT 84075 801-882-8659 calandgenagmailcom
Russ Mangone Secretary2260 West 4805 South Taylorsville UT 84118 801-969-7335 slvsnowgmailcom
Lisa Kowalewski Treasurer1794 North 6250 East Eden UT 84310 801-745-6138 treasurersnowutorg
Jay Ombach Executive Director2159 North 550 West Layton UT 84041 801-825-1164 jayobeacon-metalscom
Chalk Creek Riders Wes Blonquist President PO Box 385 Coalville UT 84017 435-336-4496 wesntracallwestnet
Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile ClubLes Thompson President 2760 N 1650 E Layton UT 84040 801-771-8748 slvsnowoutlookcom
Davis County SnowflakesShane Egan 686 N 275 E Kaysville UT 84037 801-589-6401 eganauto1gmailcom
Wasatch RidersKen Rossum President 11461 Mountain Ridge Circle Sandy UT 84092 801-572-4455 krrmimsncom
Advanced RV4615 W 3500 SWest Valley City UT 84120wwwadvancedrvnet
Big Pine SportsPO Box 66340 N Milburn RdFairview UT 84629wwwbigpinesportscom
Dearden Equipment125 S Main StreetFillmore UT 84631wwwdeardenequipmentcom
Vernal Sports Center2029 W Highway 40Vernal UT 84078wwwbeersharleycom
Mt PrincetonHot Springs Resort15870 Country Road 162Nathrop CO 81236wwwmtprincetoncom
DampP Performance110 E Center StreetCedar City UT 84720wwwdandpperformancenet
Plaza Cycle Motorsports1379 W 3500 SSalt Lake City UT 84119wwwplazacyclecom
RampM Lightning1400 South Main StreetSalt Lake City UT 84115wwwrmproductsinfo
Utah State Parks1594 W North TempleSTE 116Salt Lake City UT 84116wwwstateparksutahgov
Tri-City Performance461 South Frontage RoadCenterville UT 84014wwwtricityperformancecom
Cutlers Inc271 N State StreetOrem UT 84057wwwshopcutlerscom
South Valley Motorsports11553 South State StreetDraper UT 84020wwwsouthvalleymotorsportscom
Pinedale Travel amp Tourism19 E Pine StreetPinedale WY 82941wwwvisitpinedaleorg
USA BUSINESS MEMBERS
Curt Kennedy Director - Public Lands302 South Maryfield Drive Salt Lake City UT 84108 801-582-3882 ccklpkgmailcom
Stacey Eddings Snow Scoop Coordinator and AwardsCharity2645 East 7800 South South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7796 utahsnowscoopyahoocom
Chris Haller State Parks RepresentativePO Box 146001 Salt Lake City UT 84114 801-349-0487 chrishallerutahgov
CLUB DIRECTORYGolden Spike Snowmobile AssociationJeffery Eddings President 2645 East 7800 South South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7791 presidentsnowutcom
4
TABLE OF CONTENTSGSSA NEWS 6SLVC NEWS 7KNOWLEDGE MEANS ACCESS 9UTAH STATE PARKS 9USA RIDE 10SNOWMOBILE SAFETY IS A MUST 12CHALK CREEK RIDERS 14
DISCLAIMERUSA is Utahrsquos advocate for snowmobiling
As the voice of over 26000 registered sled owners in Utah the Snow Scoop is USArsquos official publication
All contents of the Utah Snow Scoop are copyrighted and may not be reprinted without permission Submitted articles and advertising do not necessarily represent the opinion of USA or the Utah Snow Scoop
The Utah Snow Scoop is not liable for any claims by those not of the same opinion
The Utah Snow Scoop welcomes articles letters pictures and advertisements Please submit all material in electronic format by the respective issue due dates to the Snow Scoop Coordinator
Articles should be doc files and advertisements should be jpg tiff psd ai or pdf files
ISSUE DEADLINE RELEASE DATE October September 30 October 14 November October 28 November 11 December November 25 December 9 Winter January 13 January 27 March February 24 March 10
The Utah Snow Scoop is owned and published by the Utah Snowmobile Association The Snow Scoop coordinator is Stacey Eddings She may be reached at
Utah Snow Scoop 2645 East 7800 South
South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7796
utahsnowscoopyahoocom
For current Snow Scoop advertising rates please click here or visit httpwwwsnowutcom
FIND THE SNOWFLAKE INSIDE THIS ISSUE AND YOU COULD WIN
FIND THE SNOWFLAKE INSIDE THIS ISSUE AND YOU COULD WIN
Congratulations to George Pryich from Rock Springs WY George correctly identified that the snowflake
was located on page 11 embedded into Bubbarsquos shirt George will receive $5000
Snow Big deal Gift CertificateFind the snowflake in this issue and e-mail the location
to utahsnowscoopyahoocom and yoursquoll be entered into a drawing to win a Snowmobile Rental Gift Cer-tificate from Big Pine Sports in Fairview Utah Rental valued at $199 Winner will be notified by e-mail and
drawing to be held on January 12th Utah State Parks
GSSA NEWSby Jeff Eddings
The Golden Spike Snowmobile Association held a monthly dinner meeting on November 14th at the Dennyrsquos on Washington Blvd in Ogden Although we had a small turn-out we did have a nice dinner and were able to conduct a business meeting
At the meeting Arny Olsen won an Annual Monte Cristo Parking Pass All the names of the people who volunteered at the Snowmobile Show were put into a drawing for the parking pass Congrats Arny and thanks to all that volunteer for the club
GSSA is tentatively planning their first club ride at Monte Cristo in late December as con-ditions permit
Our next club meeting will be on January 23rd at 600 pm at the Dennyrsquos in Ogden
As always the Golden Spike Snowmobile Association is looking for new members to join the club Joining an organized club is an excellent way to support the sport you love and a great way to meet new and exciting people There are many organizations that would love to see snowmobiling banished from the mountains and the areas we ride These organizations are well funded and have countless members Letrsquos not give these organizations the upper hand join a snowmobile club today
If you would like more information on the Golden Spike Snowmobile Association andor how to become a member please call me at 801-510-7791 or visit wwwridegssaorg
SLVC NEWSby Les ThompsonThe snow is finally here though we have not had any official club rides a few of us have made it onto the mountain we could use a bit more before you dare to get adventures and go off trail much
The past month a few of the club members along with a few mem-bers of the Golden Spike Club participated in a service project for the DNR assisting the rangers in marking a few of the trails around Strawberry reservoir This will aid the cat operators this winter in their efforts to keep the trails groomed the weather was cooperative and the entire group was able to mark and repair the markers on over 20 miles of trails
Our annual Christmas party was at Geckorsquos in South Jordan ear-lier this month with a great turnout we even had a few new faces
Our annual ride this year will be to Pinedale Wyoming which is looking to be great since they have been getting pounded with snow already so if anyone would like to come you are more than welcome
Our next meeting will be on January 8 2015 and the location TBD
See you all on the mountain
Les Thompson Pres Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club
ldquoWe donrsquot stop playing because we grow old we grow old because we stop playingrdquo mdashGeorge Bernard Shaw
8
9
KNOWLEDGE MEANS ACCESSby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands
Sometimes when there is a slight lull in the immediate access picture for snowmobiling I like to take the opportunity to share some thoughts on what it takes to retain our riding
access Too often we remain complacent and fall into the false sense of attitude that our favorite snowmobile spot is always going to be there Once we are out on the snow surrounded by awesome scen-ery we tend to forget there are highly organized and well-funded groups that are working constantly to curtail our access and in many cases eliminate it altogether
The stage is being set for a monumental battle to sustain snowmo-biling (as we know it) through the upcoming winter travel planning rule that is being finalized by the Forest Service Once this is issued in early 2015 all forests will eventually undertake winter travel planning and our adversaries are already well-versed on how to milk the process We need to become familiar with the substan-tial amount of resources that are available to help level the playing field throughout the winter travel planning process
Probably the most comprehensive one-stop location for literally everything you wanted to know about snowmobiling is a recently developed website that was compiled by a grant obtained by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) through the Federal Highway Administration It can be found at wwwsnow-mobileinfoorg At first it would seem a bit overwhelming when you visit the site because it truly has an incredible volume of infor-mation The ldquoHomerdquo page has tabs for Training Calendar Safety Resources Access Resources Information Sharing and FAQS t
I would like to point out one item of reference material that every snowmobiler should read as we get ready for winter travel plan-ning Under the tab ldquoAccess Resourcesrdquo there is a document labeled
ldquoFacts and Myths About Snowmobiling and Winter Trailsrdquo This 40-page document has great eye appeal and is organized into sec-tions that will become very important to winter travel planning It was recently updated from its original publication Although it may take all of one hour to read the whole document cover-to-cover I contend this is a near-perfect resource to frame the planning issues and develop peripheral knowledge on topics that can help save our access This thought-provoking document will whet your appetite for wanting to get involved in the planning process that can help preserve our snowmobiling access Give it a read and see if you agree
UTAH STATE PARKSby James MorganWillard Bay State Park Manager
Season parking passes for the Monte Cristo Snowmobile Trailhead are now available Regular price for the passes are $50 however customers purchasing passes before December
31 receive a $10 discount Day-use passes are available for $5
Passes are available online at willardbayutahgov at Willard Bay State Park or at the Monte Cristo Trailhead when grooming begins To purchase by mail please send a cashierrsquos check or money order to Willard Bay State Park at 900 West 650 North Willard UT 84340 along with purchasers name address and contact phone number You may also order by phone by calling 435-734-9494
We would also like to offer an additional $5 off discount to all Utah Snowmvobile Association (USA) members To get your additional $5 off you will need to purchase your pass in person either at the Monte Cristo trail head or at Willard Bay State Park and present your valid USA membership and ID
USA RIDEPlan on attending the 3rd annual
Utah Snowmobile Association Member Ride on Jan 31 2015
Keep watching the Snow Scoop for more info
11
Do you like fast snowmobiles free fooddrinks and a nice place to retire for the day
Lucky winner will receive 4 VIP tickets to the Hill Climb for all 4 days VIP status includes special seating food and drinks at the
event for all four days Lodging will be provided by the Flying Sad-dle Resort in Alpine WY which includes two private cabin rentals
and two $150 food vouchers to be used in the steakhouse
the Utah Snowmobile Associationrsquos four day snowmobile getaway to the 40th Annual Jackson Hole Snow Devils
World Championship Hill Climb March 26th-29th
Tickets just $500Drawing to be held on March 1st 2015
All proceeds go to help fund USA and member clubsSee your club president for tickets or visit wwwsnowutcom
to purchase tickets online
12
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY IS A MUSTHaslett MI (November 25 2014) Safe responsible riding is actively supported and promoted by organized snowmobiling Snowmobile safety trainers have been conducting snowmobile safety classes for decades in the United States and Canada and in 1995 the community embraced the Safe Riders You Make Snowmobiling Safecopy safety campaign - the guidepost for safe snowmobiling behavior
The Safe Riders campaign highlights that individual behav-ior and responsibility is the key to making snowmobiling safe Snowmobilers understand that snowmobiling is fun but it is work too It challenges the body and the mind and you need to be atten-tive while snowmobiling Safe snowmobilers know their abilities and understand not to go beyond them
Snowmobile safety begins with the machine which is built to the highest standards It is the responsibility of snowmobilers to keep their machine in top running condition following all of the rec-ommended pre-ride checklists found in the ownerrsquos manual and making sure the vehicle is in top notch shape before riding
Snowmobilers also understand the need to dress appropriately while snowmobiling Individuals must wear warm clothing gener-ally supplied through the snowmobile manufacturers and dealers The clothing includes dressing in layers with high quality jackets bibbs boots gloves and a certified helmet
Snowmobilers need to think ahead and prepare where they are going to ride It is best to file a plan with family or friends and let people where you are going to snowmobile You need to be famil-iar with the riding area and or ride with individuals who have been there before
Safe snowmobilers follow the key guidelines of the Safe Riders campaign
bull Snowmobiling and alcohol donrsquot mix - donrsquot drink and ride bull Ride safe stay on the trail and respect private property bull One is the loneliest number never ride alone bull When riding on the trail ride right and ride smart Stay in Control bull Smart Riders are safe riders and they take snowmobile safety trainingrefresher courses bull Snowmobilers know before they go and always check local ice conditions bull When night riding safe riders slow down and expect the unexpectedSafe mountain riders know that avalanche safety training and
awareness is of special importance There are 5 key avalanche safety guidelines which should always be remembered when riding in the mountains
1 Get the Gear Ensure everyone has an avalanche transceiver shovel and probe on their person and knows how to use them
2 Get the Training Take an avalanche course which will high-light key issues
3 Get the Forecast Make a riding plan based on the current ava-lanche and weather forecast
4 Get the Picture If you see recent avalanche activity unstable snow exists Riding on or under slopes is dangerous
5 Get Out of Harmrsquos Way One at a time on all avalanche slopes Donrsquot go to help your stuck friend the extra weight could initi-ate an avalanche Also donrsquot group up in runout zones or at the base of mountains
Snowmobile safety training courses are available throughout North America and can be found by visiting your state or provincial snow-mobile association website For a list of all of the snowmobile associationsfederations visit our web site
To interact with other snowmobilers visit and ldquoLikerdquo our Facebook page
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BE A SAFE RIDER
YOUR SNOWMOBILE BASE CAMPALPINE WYOMING
877-772-4422
Hotel amp Cabins - Indoor Pool amp Hot TubSteak and Seafood RestaurantWestern Sports BarSnowmobile Rental Available7 Quiet Acres on the Snake River 35 miles south of Jackson HoleThe Flying Saddle Resort Wyomingrsquos only full-service year round resort located on the banks of the Snake River Our peaceful setting surrounded by spectacular mountains allows direct access to 337+ miles of groomed snowmobile trails - making us the perfect choice for your next vacation Call today to schedule your reservation
FLYINGSADDLERESORTCOMhighways 89 amp 26 | 307-654-4422
Top 4 Snowmobile Destination SnoWest
CHALK CREEK RIDERSby Doug WildeEstablished 2005 Our club is approximately 35 members strong who are mostly locals in the Coalville area but membership is open to anyone who would like to support and join us in keeping the Chalk Creek Trail System open for today and into the future If you would like more information please contact us at (435)336-4496 or e-mail wesntracallwestcom Think Lots of Snow for 2014-2015
Our Mission Statement ldquoTo ensure responsible and sustainable Winter Recreational use of the County right-a-way from Chalk Creek (State Corner) to the Wasatch-Cache National Forest Boundary (Whitney area)rdquo
Chalk Creek Trailhead
The trailhead is in Summit County and has been utilized by snowmobilerrsquos for more than 40 years It is close proximity to Coalville thus making it very popular to locals and others from Wyoming and the Wasatch front This trail is approximately 18 miles long which trav-els through very pristine ldquoprivate propertyrdquo and connects to the hundred plus miles of groomed trails in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest near WhitneyMirror Lake Complex Today this trail is open for everyone to enjoy but please ldquoNo Trespassingrdquo until reaching forest boundary which is the warming hut at Whitney
Special Focus this last fall was the following
bull Rock removal (snowmobile loving stones) bull Basic cleaning of trail of litter than has accu-mulated over the summer and fall hunting
bull Trimming and removal of trees that restrict the grooming process
bull Trespass signage Current update of Chalk Creek Trailhead
A bunch of trees had fallen late this fall across the trail once again that required club mem-bers to remove The plan will be to groom trail as needed with no posted schedule All of us need to stay on the trail as currently this area is being watched closely for trespassing Enjoy be careful and have fun while snowmobiling in this fantastic area Coalville is also great place to get your snowmobiling supplies and you will always get a smile from Tommy at the Chevron and Jim at the Summit Merc
Again all that is asked is to not trespass on any of the adjacent private property and if you pack it in pack it out
14
Working hard to support the snowmobiling communitybull Keepingtrailsopenanddevelopingnewtrailsbull Supportingtrailgroomingbull Initiatingandsupportinglawsuitsthatthreatenaccessbull Encouragingsnowmobilerparticipationinclubsandassociationsbull Promotingsnowmobilingasafamilyactivitybull ProvidingsafetyawarenessandeducationthroughtheSafeRidersprogram
Agreatpartnershipforthesnowmobilingcommunity
ANNOUNCEMENTSLook to this section for future announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS bull January 3 - Salt Lake Valley Club Ride bull January 7-25 - Snowmobile Safety Week bull January 23 - Golden Spike Snowmobile Association
WHY ADVERTISE IN THE SNOW SCOOP
According to the latest economic data total annual expenditures resulting from snowmobiling in Utah exceed $60 million
Our readers bull Are 87 male with a median age of 45 bull Have an average annual household income
exceeding $100000 bull Spend over $6000 per person annually on snowmobiling bull Average 14 trips per season bull Our latest survey shows bull 100 of respondents read every issue of the Snow Scoop bull Snow Scoop in-home time averages 75 days bull Over 80 of our readers own other
OHVrsquosrecreation equipmentOur online presence
bull 96 of our readers have high speed internet and shop online
bull 25 of our site visits are from our membership bull 75 of our site visits are by those who may not
have seen your ad Plan now to capture your share of snowmobile dollars Advertise in the Utah Snow Scoop Call Stacey at 8015107796 to reserve your space today
BECAUSE ITrsquoS PROFITABLE
utahsnowscoopyahoocom 801 510 7796
JOIN THE UTAH SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Utah Snowmobile Association Represents ALL Snowmobilers in Utah by
bull Maintaining amp expanding trailheads bull Working to protect land access
bull Improving trail marking amp grooming bull Lobbying for positive legislation bull Distributing critical information
bull Sponsoring the Annual Snow Show bull Assisting in educationsafety
bull Working with land administrators bull Assisting in search amp rescue
bull Maintaining website wwwsnowutcomMembership Includes
bull Free ADampD Life Insurance bull Six Issues of the ldquoSnow Scooprdquo E-Newsletter
bull Membership Card program enrollment bull ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo access to the website
bull Updates on critical Issues bull Club InformationContacts
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- GSSA News
- SLVC News
- KnowledgeMeans Access
- Utah State Parks
- USA Ride
- SnowmobileSafety is a Must
- CHalk creek riders
-
BOARD OF DIRECTORSJeffery Eddings President2645 East 7800 South South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7791 presidentsnowutcom
Cal Taylor Vice President 1236 South 1800 West Syracuse UT 84075 801-882-8659 calandgenagmailcom
Russ Mangone Secretary2260 West 4805 South Taylorsville UT 84118 801-969-7335 slvsnowgmailcom
Lisa Kowalewski Treasurer1794 North 6250 East Eden UT 84310 801-745-6138 treasurersnowutorg
Jay Ombach Executive Director2159 North 550 West Layton UT 84041 801-825-1164 jayobeacon-metalscom
Chalk Creek Riders Wes Blonquist President PO Box 385 Coalville UT 84017 435-336-4496 wesntracallwestnet
Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile ClubLes Thompson President 2760 N 1650 E Layton UT 84040 801-771-8748 slvsnowoutlookcom
Davis County SnowflakesShane Egan 686 N 275 E Kaysville UT 84037 801-589-6401 eganauto1gmailcom
Wasatch RidersKen Rossum President 11461 Mountain Ridge Circle Sandy UT 84092 801-572-4455 krrmimsncom
Advanced RV4615 W 3500 SWest Valley City UT 84120wwwadvancedrvnet
Big Pine SportsPO Box 66340 N Milburn RdFairview UT 84629wwwbigpinesportscom
Dearden Equipment125 S Main StreetFillmore UT 84631wwwdeardenequipmentcom
Vernal Sports Center2029 W Highway 40Vernal UT 84078wwwbeersharleycom
Mt PrincetonHot Springs Resort15870 Country Road 162Nathrop CO 81236wwwmtprincetoncom
DampP Performance110 E Center StreetCedar City UT 84720wwwdandpperformancenet
Plaza Cycle Motorsports1379 W 3500 SSalt Lake City UT 84119wwwplazacyclecom
RampM Lightning1400 South Main StreetSalt Lake City UT 84115wwwrmproductsinfo
Utah State Parks1594 W North TempleSTE 116Salt Lake City UT 84116wwwstateparksutahgov
Tri-City Performance461 South Frontage RoadCenterville UT 84014wwwtricityperformancecom
Cutlers Inc271 N State StreetOrem UT 84057wwwshopcutlerscom
South Valley Motorsports11553 South State StreetDraper UT 84020wwwsouthvalleymotorsportscom
Pinedale Travel amp Tourism19 E Pine StreetPinedale WY 82941wwwvisitpinedaleorg
USA BUSINESS MEMBERS
Curt Kennedy Director - Public Lands302 South Maryfield Drive Salt Lake City UT 84108 801-582-3882 ccklpkgmailcom
Stacey Eddings Snow Scoop Coordinator and AwardsCharity2645 East 7800 South South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7796 utahsnowscoopyahoocom
Chris Haller State Parks RepresentativePO Box 146001 Salt Lake City UT 84114 801-349-0487 chrishallerutahgov
CLUB DIRECTORYGolden Spike Snowmobile AssociationJeffery Eddings President 2645 East 7800 South South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7791 presidentsnowutcom
4
TABLE OF CONTENTSGSSA NEWS 6SLVC NEWS 7KNOWLEDGE MEANS ACCESS 9UTAH STATE PARKS 9USA RIDE 10SNOWMOBILE SAFETY IS A MUST 12CHALK CREEK RIDERS 14
DISCLAIMERUSA is Utahrsquos advocate for snowmobiling
As the voice of over 26000 registered sled owners in Utah the Snow Scoop is USArsquos official publication
All contents of the Utah Snow Scoop are copyrighted and may not be reprinted without permission Submitted articles and advertising do not necessarily represent the opinion of USA or the Utah Snow Scoop
The Utah Snow Scoop is not liable for any claims by those not of the same opinion
The Utah Snow Scoop welcomes articles letters pictures and advertisements Please submit all material in electronic format by the respective issue due dates to the Snow Scoop Coordinator
Articles should be doc files and advertisements should be jpg tiff psd ai or pdf files
ISSUE DEADLINE RELEASE DATE October September 30 October 14 November October 28 November 11 December November 25 December 9 Winter January 13 January 27 March February 24 March 10
The Utah Snow Scoop is owned and published by the Utah Snowmobile Association The Snow Scoop coordinator is Stacey Eddings She may be reached at
Utah Snow Scoop 2645 East 7800 South
South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7796
utahsnowscoopyahoocom
For current Snow Scoop advertising rates please click here or visit httpwwwsnowutcom
FIND THE SNOWFLAKE INSIDE THIS ISSUE AND YOU COULD WIN
FIND THE SNOWFLAKE INSIDE THIS ISSUE AND YOU COULD WIN
Congratulations to George Pryich from Rock Springs WY George correctly identified that the snowflake
was located on page 11 embedded into Bubbarsquos shirt George will receive $5000
Snow Big deal Gift CertificateFind the snowflake in this issue and e-mail the location
to utahsnowscoopyahoocom and yoursquoll be entered into a drawing to win a Snowmobile Rental Gift Cer-tificate from Big Pine Sports in Fairview Utah Rental valued at $199 Winner will be notified by e-mail and
drawing to be held on January 12th Utah State Parks
GSSA NEWSby Jeff Eddings
The Golden Spike Snowmobile Association held a monthly dinner meeting on November 14th at the Dennyrsquos on Washington Blvd in Ogden Although we had a small turn-out we did have a nice dinner and were able to conduct a business meeting
At the meeting Arny Olsen won an Annual Monte Cristo Parking Pass All the names of the people who volunteered at the Snowmobile Show were put into a drawing for the parking pass Congrats Arny and thanks to all that volunteer for the club
GSSA is tentatively planning their first club ride at Monte Cristo in late December as con-ditions permit
Our next club meeting will be on January 23rd at 600 pm at the Dennyrsquos in Ogden
As always the Golden Spike Snowmobile Association is looking for new members to join the club Joining an organized club is an excellent way to support the sport you love and a great way to meet new and exciting people There are many organizations that would love to see snowmobiling banished from the mountains and the areas we ride These organizations are well funded and have countless members Letrsquos not give these organizations the upper hand join a snowmobile club today
If you would like more information on the Golden Spike Snowmobile Association andor how to become a member please call me at 801-510-7791 or visit wwwridegssaorg
SLVC NEWSby Les ThompsonThe snow is finally here though we have not had any official club rides a few of us have made it onto the mountain we could use a bit more before you dare to get adventures and go off trail much
The past month a few of the club members along with a few mem-bers of the Golden Spike Club participated in a service project for the DNR assisting the rangers in marking a few of the trails around Strawberry reservoir This will aid the cat operators this winter in their efforts to keep the trails groomed the weather was cooperative and the entire group was able to mark and repair the markers on over 20 miles of trails
Our annual Christmas party was at Geckorsquos in South Jordan ear-lier this month with a great turnout we even had a few new faces
Our annual ride this year will be to Pinedale Wyoming which is looking to be great since they have been getting pounded with snow already so if anyone would like to come you are more than welcome
Our next meeting will be on January 8 2015 and the location TBD
See you all on the mountain
Les Thompson Pres Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club
ldquoWe donrsquot stop playing because we grow old we grow old because we stop playingrdquo mdashGeorge Bernard Shaw
8
9
KNOWLEDGE MEANS ACCESSby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands
Sometimes when there is a slight lull in the immediate access picture for snowmobiling I like to take the opportunity to share some thoughts on what it takes to retain our riding
access Too often we remain complacent and fall into the false sense of attitude that our favorite snowmobile spot is always going to be there Once we are out on the snow surrounded by awesome scen-ery we tend to forget there are highly organized and well-funded groups that are working constantly to curtail our access and in many cases eliminate it altogether
The stage is being set for a monumental battle to sustain snowmo-biling (as we know it) through the upcoming winter travel planning rule that is being finalized by the Forest Service Once this is issued in early 2015 all forests will eventually undertake winter travel planning and our adversaries are already well-versed on how to milk the process We need to become familiar with the substan-tial amount of resources that are available to help level the playing field throughout the winter travel planning process
Probably the most comprehensive one-stop location for literally everything you wanted to know about snowmobiling is a recently developed website that was compiled by a grant obtained by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) through the Federal Highway Administration It can be found at wwwsnow-mobileinfoorg At first it would seem a bit overwhelming when you visit the site because it truly has an incredible volume of infor-mation The ldquoHomerdquo page has tabs for Training Calendar Safety Resources Access Resources Information Sharing and FAQS t
I would like to point out one item of reference material that every snowmobiler should read as we get ready for winter travel plan-ning Under the tab ldquoAccess Resourcesrdquo there is a document labeled
ldquoFacts and Myths About Snowmobiling and Winter Trailsrdquo This 40-page document has great eye appeal and is organized into sec-tions that will become very important to winter travel planning It was recently updated from its original publication Although it may take all of one hour to read the whole document cover-to-cover I contend this is a near-perfect resource to frame the planning issues and develop peripheral knowledge on topics that can help save our access This thought-provoking document will whet your appetite for wanting to get involved in the planning process that can help preserve our snowmobiling access Give it a read and see if you agree
UTAH STATE PARKSby James MorganWillard Bay State Park Manager
Season parking passes for the Monte Cristo Snowmobile Trailhead are now available Regular price for the passes are $50 however customers purchasing passes before December
31 receive a $10 discount Day-use passes are available for $5
Passes are available online at willardbayutahgov at Willard Bay State Park or at the Monte Cristo Trailhead when grooming begins To purchase by mail please send a cashierrsquos check or money order to Willard Bay State Park at 900 West 650 North Willard UT 84340 along with purchasers name address and contact phone number You may also order by phone by calling 435-734-9494
We would also like to offer an additional $5 off discount to all Utah Snowmvobile Association (USA) members To get your additional $5 off you will need to purchase your pass in person either at the Monte Cristo trail head or at Willard Bay State Park and present your valid USA membership and ID
USA RIDEPlan on attending the 3rd annual
Utah Snowmobile Association Member Ride on Jan 31 2015
Keep watching the Snow Scoop for more info
11
Do you like fast snowmobiles free fooddrinks and a nice place to retire for the day
Lucky winner will receive 4 VIP tickets to the Hill Climb for all 4 days VIP status includes special seating food and drinks at the
event for all four days Lodging will be provided by the Flying Sad-dle Resort in Alpine WY which includes two private cabin rentals
and two $150 food vouchers to be used in the steakhouse
the Utah Snowmobile Associationrsquos four day snowmobile getaway to the 40th Annual Jackson Hole Snow Devils
World Championship Hill Climb March 26th-29th
Tickets just $500Drawing to be held on March 1st 2015
All proceeds go to help fund USA and member clubsSee your club president for tickets or visit wwwsnowutcom
to purchase tickets online
12
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY IS A MUSTHaslett MI (November 25 2014) Safe responsible riding is actively supported and promoted by organized snowmobiling Snowmobile safety trainers have been conducting snowmobile safety classes for decades in the United States and Canada and in 1995 the community embraced the Safe Riders You Make Snowmobiling Safecopy safety campaign - the guidepost for safe snowmobiling behavior
The Safe Riders campaign highlights that individual behav-ior and responsibility is the key to making snowmobiling safe Snowmobilers understand that snowmobiling is fun but it is work too It challenges the body and the mind and you need to be atten-tive while snowmobiling Safe snowmobilers know their abilities and understand not to go beyond them
Snowmobile safety begins with the machine which is built to the highest standards It is the responsibility of snowmobilers to keep their machine in top running condition following all of the rec-ommended pre-ride checklists found in the ownerrsquos manual and making sure the vehicle is in top notch shape before riding
Snowmobilers also understand the need to dress appropriately while snowmobiling Individuals must wear warm clothing gener-ally supplied through the snowmobile manufacturers and dealers The clothing includes dressing in layers with high quality jackets bibbs boots gloves and a certified helmet
Snowmobilers need to think ahead and prepare where they are going to ride It is best to file a plan with family or friends and let people where you are going to snowmobile You need to be famil-iar with the riding area and or ride with individuals who have been there before
Safe snowmobilers follow the key guidelines of the Safe Riders campaign
bull Snowmobiling and alcohol donrsquot mix - donrsquot drink and ride bull Ride safe stay on the trail and respect private property bull One is the loneliest number never ride alone bull When riding on the trail ride right and ride smart Stay in Control bull Smart Riders are safe riders and they take snowmobile safety trainingrefresher courses bull Snowmobilers know before they go and always check local ice conditions bull When night riding safe riders slow down and expect the unexpectedSafe mountain riders know that avalanche safety training and
awareness is of special importance There are 5 key avalanche safety guidelines which should always be remembered when riding in the mountains
1 Get the Gear Ensure everyone has an avalanche transceiver shovel and probe on their person and knows how to use them
2 Get the Training Take an avalanche course which will high-light key issues
3 Get the Forecast Make a riding plan based on the current ava-lanche and weather forecast
4 Get the Picture If you see recent avalanche activity unstable snow exists Riding on or under slopes is dangerous
5 Get Out of Harmrsquos Way One at a time on all avalanche slopes Donrsquot go to help your stuck friend the extra weight could initi-ate an avalanche Also donrsquot group up in runout zones or at the base of mountains
Snowmobile safety training courses are available throughout North America and can be found by visiting your state or provincial snow-mobile association website For a list of all of the snowmobile associationsfederations visit our web site
To interact with other snowmobilers visit and ldquoLikerdquo our Facebook page
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BE A SAFE RIDER
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Hotel amp Cabins - Indoor Pool amp Hot TubSteak and Seafood RestaurantWestern Sports BarSnowmobile Rental Available7 Quiet Acres on the Snake River 35 miles south of Jackson HoleThe Flying Saddle Resort Wyomingrsquos only full-service year round resort located on the banks of the Snake River Our peaceful setting surrounded by spectacular mountains allows direct access to 337+ miles of groomed snowmobile trails - making us the perfect choice for your next vacation Call today to schedule your reservation
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CHALK CREEK RIDERSby Doug WildeEstablished 2005 Our club is approximately 35 members strong who are mostly locals in the Coalville area but membership is open to anyone who would like to support and join us in keeping the Chalk Creek Trail System open for today and into the future If you would like more information please contact us at (435)336-4496 or e-mail wesntracallwestcom Think Lots of Snow for 2014-2015
Our Mission Statement ldquoTo ensure responsible and sustainable Winter Recreational use of the County right-a-way from Chalk Creek (State Corner) to the Wasatch-Cache National Forest Boundary (Whitney area)rdquo
Chalk Creek Trailhead
The trailhead is in Summit County and has been utilized by snowmobilerrsquos for more than 40 years It is close proximity to Coalville thus making it very popular to locals and others from Wyoming and the Wasatch front This trail is approximately 18 miles long which trav-els through very pristine ldquoprivate propertyrdquo and connects to the hundred plus miles of groomed trails in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest near WhitneyMirror Lake Complex Today this trail is open for everyone to enjoy but please ldquoNo Trespassingrdquo until reaching forest boundary which is the warming hut at Whitney
Special Focus this last fall was the following
bull Rock removal (snowmobile loving stones) bull Basic cleaning of trail of litter than has accu-mulated over the summer and fall hunting
bull Trimming and removal of trees that restrict the grooming process
bull Trespass signage Current update of Chalk Creek Trailhead
A bunch of trees had fallen late this fall across the trail once again that required club mem-bers to remove The plan will be to groom trail as needed with no posted schedule All of us need to stay on the trail as currently this area is being watched closely for trespassing Enjoy be careful and have fun while snowmobiling in this fantastic area Coalville is also great place to get your snowmobiling supplies and you will always get a smile from Tommy at the Chevron and Jim at the Summit Merc
Again all that is asked is to not trespass on any of the adjacent private property and if you pack it in pack it out
14
Working hard to support the snowmobiling communitybull Keepingtrailsopenanddevelopingnewtrailsbull Supportingtrailgroomingbull Initiatingandsupportinglawsuitsthatthreatenaccessbull Encouragingsnowmobilerparticipationinclubsandassociationsbull Promotingsnowmobilingasafamilyactivitybull ProvidingsafetyawarenessandeducationthroughtheSafeRidersprogram
Agreatpartnershipforthesnowmobilingcommunity
ANNOUNCEMENTSLook to this section for future announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS bull January 3 - Salt Lake Valley Club Ride bull January 7-25 - Snowmobile Safety Week bull January 23 - Golden Spike Snowmobile Association
WHY ADVERTISE IN THE SNOW SCOOP
According to the latest economic data total annual expenditures resulting from snowmobiling in Utah exceed $60 million
Our readers bull Are 87 male with a median age of 45 bull Have an average annual household income
exceeding $100000 bull Spend over $6000 per person annually on snowmobiling bull Average 14 trips per season bull Our latest survey shows bull 100 of respondents read every issue of the Snow Scoop bull Snow Scoop in-home time averages 75 days bull Over 80 of our readers own other
OHVrsquosrecreation equipmentOur online presence
bull 96 of our readers have high speed internet and shop online
bull 25 of our site visits are from our membership bull 75 of our site visits are by those who may not
have seen your ad Plan now to capture your share of snowmobile dollars Advertise in the Utah Snow Scoop Call Stacey at 8015107796 to reserve your space today
BECAUSE ITrsquoS PROFITABLE
utahsnowscoopyahoocom 801 510 7796
JOIN THE UTAH SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Utah Snowmobile Association Represents ALL Snowmobilers in Utah by
bull Maintaining amp expanding trailheads bull Working to protect land access
bull Improving trail marking amp grooming bull Lobbying for positive legislation bull Distributing critical information
bull Sponsoring the Annual Snow Show bull Assisting in educationsafety
bull Working with land administrators bull Assisting in search amp rescue
bull Maintaining website wwwsnowutcomMembership Includes
bull Free ADampD Life Insurance bull Six Issues of the ldquoSnow Scooprdquo E-Newsletter
bull Membership Card program enrollment bull ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo access to the website
bull Updates on critical Issues bull Club InformationContacts
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- GSSA News
- SLVC News
- KnowledgeMeans Access
- Utah State Parks
- USA Ride
- SnowmobileSafety is a Must
- CHalk creek riders
-
TABLE OF CONTENTSGSSA NEWS 6SLVC NEWS 7KNOWLEDGE MEANS ACCESS 9UTAH STATE PARKS 9USA RIDE 10SNOWMOBILE SAFETY IS A MUST 12CHALK CREEK RIDERS 14
DISCLAIMERUSA is Utahrsquos advocate for snowmobiling
As the voice of over 26000 registered sled owners in Utah the Snow Scoop is USArsquos official publication
All contents of the Utah Snow Scoop are copyrighted and may not be reprinted without permission Submitted articles and advertising do not necessarily represent the opinion of USA or the Utah Snow Scoop
The Utah Snow Scoop is not liable for any claims by those not of the same opinion
The Utah Snow Scoop welcomes articles letters pictures and advertisements Please submit all material in electronic format by the respective issue due dates to the Snow Scoop Coordinator
Articles should be doc files and advertisements should be jpg tiff psd ai or pdf files
ISSUE DEADLINE RELEASE DATE October September 30 October 14 November October 28 November 11 December November 25 December 9 Winter January 13 January 27 March February 24 March 10
The Utah Snow Scoop is owned and published by the Utah Snowmobile Association The Snow Scoop coordinator is Stacey Eddings She may be reached at
Utah Snow Scoop 2645 East 7800 South
South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7796
utahsnowscoopyahoocom
For current Snow Scoop advertising rates please click here or visit httpwwwsnowutcom
FIND THE SNOWFLAKE INSIDE THIS ISSUE AND YOU COULD WIN
FIND THE SNOWFLAKE INSIDE THIS ISSUE AND YOU COULD WIN
Congratulations to George Pryich from Rock Springs WY George correctly identified that the snowflake
was located on page 11 embedded into Bubbarsquos shirt George will receive $5000
Snow Big deal Gift CertificateFind the snowflake in this issue and e-mail the location
to utahsnowscoopyahoocom and yoursquoll be entered into a drawing to win a Snowmobile Rental Gift Cer-tificate from Big Pine Sports in Fairview Utah Rental valued at $199 Winner will be notified by e-mail and
drawing to be held on January 12th Utah State Parks
GSSA NEWSby Jeff Eddings
The Golden Spike Snowmobile Association held a monthly dinner meeting on November 14th at the Dennyrsquos on Washington Blvd in Ogden Although we had a small turn-out we did have a nice dinner and were able to conduct a business meeting
At the meeting Arny Olsen won an Annual Monte Cristo Parking Pass All the names of the people who volunteered at the Snowmobile Show were put into a drawing for the parking pass Congrats Arny and thanks to all that volunteer for the club
GSSA is tentatively planning their first club ride at Monte Cristo in late December as con-ditions permit
Our next club meeting will be on January 23rd at 600 pm at the Dennyrsquos in Ogden
As always the Golden Spike Snowmobile Association is looking for new members to join the club Joining an organized club is an excellent way to support the sport you love and a great way to meet new and exciting people There are many organizations that would love to see snowmobiling banished from the mountains and the areas we ride These organizations are well funded and have countless members Letrsquos not give these organizations the upper hand join a snowmobile club today
If you would like more information on the Golden Spike Snowmobile Association andor how to become a member please call me at 801-510-7791 or visit wwwridegssaorg
SLVC NEWSby Les ThompsonThe snow is finally here though we have not had any official club rides a few of us have made it onto the mountain we could use a bit more before you dare to get adventures and go off trail much
The past month a few of the club members along with a few mem-bers of the Golden Spike Club participated in a service project for the DNR assisting the rangers in marking a few of the trails around Strawberry reservoir This will aid the cat operators this winter in their efforts to keep the trails groomed the weather was cooperative and the entire group was able to mark and repair the markers on over 20 miles of trails
Our annual Christmas party was at Geckorsquos in South Jordan ear-lier this month with a great turnout we even had a few new faces
Our annual ride this year will be to Pinedale Wyoming which is looking to be great since they have been getting pounded with snow already so if anyone would like to come you are more than welcome
Our next meeting will be on January 8 2015 and the location TBD
See you all on the mountain
Les Thompson Pres Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club
ldquoWe donrsquot stop playing because we grow old we grow old because we stop playingrdquo mdashGeorge Bernard Shaw
8
9
KNOWLEDGE MEANS ACCESSby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands
Sometimes when there is a slight lull in the immediate access picture for snowmobiling I like to take the opportunity to share some thoughts on what it takes to retain our riding
access Too often we remain complacent and fall into the false sense of attitude that our favorite snowmobile spot is always going to be there Once we are out on the snow surrounded by awesome scen-ery we tend to forget there are highly organized and well-funded groups that are working constantly to curtail our access and in many cases eliminate it altogether
The stage is being set for a monumental battle to sustain snowmo-biling (as we know it) through the upcoming winter travel planning rule that is being finalized by the Forest Service Once this is issued in early 2015 all forests will eventually undertake winter travel planning and our adversaries are already well-versed on how to milk the process We need to become familiar with the substan-tial amount of resources that are available to help level the playing field throughout the winter travel planning process
Probably the most comprehensive one-stop location for literally everything you wanted to know about snowmobiling is a recently developed website that was compiled by a grant obtained by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) through the Federal Highway Administration It can be found at wwwsnow-mobileinfoorg At first it would seem a bit overwhelming when you visit the site because it truly has an incredible volume of infor-mation The ldquoHomerdquo page has tabs for Training Calendar Safety Resources Access Resources Information Sharing and FAQS t
I would like to point out one item of reference material that every snowmobiler should read as we get ready for winter travel plan-ning Under the tab ldquoAccess Resourcesrdquo there is a document labeled
ldquoFacts and Myths About Snowmobiling and Winter Trailsrdquo This 40-page document has great eye appeal and is organized into sec-tions that will become very important to winter travel planning It was recently updated from its original publication Although it may take all of one hour to read the whole document cover-to-cover I contend this is a near-perfect resource to frame the planning issues and develop peripheral knowledge on topics that can help save our access This thought-provoking document will whet your appetite for wanting to get involved in the planning process that can help preserve our snowmobiling access Give it a read and see if you agree
UTAH STATE PARKSby James MorganWillard Bay State Park Manager
Season parking passes for the Monte Cristo Snowmobile Trailhead are now available Regular price for the passes are $50 however customers purchasing passes before December
31 receive a $10 discount Day-use passes are available for $5
Passes are available online at willardbayutahgov at Willard Bay State Park or at the Monte Cristo Trailhead when grooming begins To purchase by mail please send a cashierrsquos check or money order to Willard Bay State Park at 900 West 650 North Willard UT 84340 along with purchasers name address and contact phone number You may also order by phone by calling 435-734-9494
We would also like to offer an additional $5 off discount to all Utah Snowmvobile Association (USA) members To get your additional $5 off you will need to purchase your pass in person either at the Monte Cristo trail head or at Willard Bay State Park and present your valid USA membership and ID
USA RIDEPlan on attending the 3rd annual
Utah Snowmobile Association Member Ride on Jan 31 2015
Keep watching the Snow Scoop for more info
11
Do you like fast snowmobiles free fooddrinks and a nice place to retire for the day
Lucky winner will receive 4 VIP tickets to the Hill Climb for all 4 days VIP status includes special seating food and drinks at the
event for all four days Lodging will be provided by the Flying Sad-dle Resort in Alpine WY which includes two private cabin rentals
and two $150 food vouchers to be used in the steakhouse
the Utah Snowmobile Associationrsquos four day snowmobile getaway to the 40th Annual Jackson Hole Snow Devils
World Championship Hill Climb March 26th-29th
Tickets just $500Drawing to be held on March 1st 2015
All proceeds go to help fund USA and member clubsSee your club president for tickets or visit wwwsnowutcom
to purchase tickets online
12
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY IS A MUSTHaslett MI (November 25 2014) Safe responsible riding is actively supported and promoted by organized snowmobiling Snowmobile safety trainers have been conducting snowmobile safety classes for decades in the United States and Canada and in 1995 the community embraced the Safe Riders You Make Snowmobiling Safecopy safety campaign - the guidepost for safe snowmobiling behavior
The Safe Riders campaign highlights that individual behav-ior and responsibility is the key to making snowmobiling safe Snowmobilers understand that snowmobiling is fun but it is work too It challenges the body and the mind and you need to be atten-tive while snowmobiling Safe snowmobilers know their abilities and understand not to go beyond them
Snowmobile safety begins with the machine which is built to the highest standards It is the responsibility of snowmobilers to keep their machine in top running condition following all of the rec-ommended pre-ride checklists found in the ownerrsquos manual and making sure the vehicle is in top notch shape before riding
Snowmobilers also understand the need to dress appropriately while snowmobiling Individuals must wear warm clothing gener-ally supplied through the snowmobile manufacturers and dealers The clothing includes dressing in layers with high quality jackets bibbs boots gloves and a certified helmet
Snowmobilers need to think ahead and prepare where they are going to ride It is best to file a plan with family or friends and let people where you are going to snowmobile You need to be famil-iar with the riding area and or ride with individuals who have been there before
Safe snowmobilers follow the key guidelines of the Safe Riders campaign
bull Snowmobiling and alcohol donrsquot mix - donrsquot drink and ride bull Ride safe stay on the trail and respect private property bull One is the loneliest number never ride alone bull When riding on the trail ride right and ride smart Stay in Control bull Smart Riders are safe riders and they take snowmobile safety trainingrefresher courses bull Snowmobilers know before they go and always check local ice conditions bull When night riding safe riders slow down and expect the unexpectedSafe mountain riders know that avalanche safety training and
awareness is of special importance There are 5 key avalanche safety guidelines which should always be remembered when riding in the mountains
1 Get the Gear Ensure everyone has an avalanche transceiver shovel and probe on their person and knows how to use them
2 Get the Training Take an avalanche course which will high-light key issues
3 Get the Forecast Make a riding plan based on the current ava-lanche and weather forecast
4 Get the Picture If you see recent avalanche activity unstable snow exists Riding on or under slopes is dangerous
5 Get Out of Harmrsquos Way One at a time on all avalanche slopes Donrsquot go to help your stuck friend the extra weight could initi-ate an avalanche Also donrsquot group up in runout zones or at the base of mountains
Snowmobile safety training courses are available throughout North America and can be found by visiting your state or provincial snow-mobile association website For a list of all of the snowmobile associationsfederations visit our web site
To interact with other snowmobilers visit and ldquoLikerdquo our Facebook page
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BE A SAFE RIDER
YOUR SNOWMOBILE BASE CAMPALPINE WYOMING
877-772-4422
Hotel amp Cabins - Indoor Pool amp Hot TubSteak and Seafood RestaurantWestern Sports BarSnowmobile Rental Available7 Quiet Acres on the Snake River 35 miles south of Jackson HoleThe Flying Saddle Resort Wyomingrsquos only full-service year round resort located on the banks of the Snake River Our peaceful setting surrounded by spectacular mountains allows direct access to 337+ miles of groomed snowmobile trails - making us the perfect choice for your next vacation Call today to schedule your reservation
FLYINGSADDLERESORTCOMhighways 89 amp 26 | 307-654-4422
Top 4 Snowmobile Destination SnoWest
CHALK CREEK RIDERSby Doug WildeEstablished 2005 Our club is approximately 35 members strong who are mostly locals in the Coalville area but membership is open to anyone who would like to support and join us in keeping the Chalk Creek Trail System open for today and into the future If you would like more information please contact us at (435)336-4496 or e-mail wesntracallwestcom Think Lots of Snow for 2014-2015
Our Mission Statement ldquoTo ensure responsible and sustainable Winter Recreational use of the County right-a-way from Chalk Creek (State Corner) to the Wasatch-Cache National Forest Boundary (Whitney area)rdquo
Chalk Creek Trailhead
The trailhead is in Summit County and has been utilized by snowmobilerrsquos for more than 40 years It is close proximity to Coalville thus making it very popular to locals and others from Wyoming and the Wasatch front This trail is approximately 18 miles long which trav-els through very pristine ldquoprivate propertyrdquo and connects to the hundred plus miles of groomed trails in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest near WhitneyMirror Lake Complex Today this trail is open for everyone to enjoy but please ldquoNo Trespassingrdquo until reaching forest boundary which is the warming hut at Whitney
Special Focus this last fall was the following
bull Rock removal (snowmobile loving stones) bull Basic cleaning of trail of litter than has accu-mulated over the summer and fall hunting
bull Trimming and removal of trees that restrict the grooming process
bull Trespass signage Current update of Chalk Creek Trailhead
A bunch of trees had fallen late this fall across the trail once again that required club mem-bers to remove The plan will be to groom trail as needed with no posted schedule All of us need to stay on the trail as currently this area is being watched closely for trespassing Enjoy be careful and have fun while snowmobiling in this fantastic area Coalville is also great place to get your snowmobiling supplies and you will always get a smile from Tommy at the Chevron and Jim at the Summit Merc
Again all that is asked is to not trespass on any of the adjacent private property and if you pack it in pack it out
14
Working hard to support the snowmobiling communitybull Keepingtrailsopenanddevelopingnewtrailsbull Supportingtrailgroomingbull Initiatingandsupportinglawsuitsthatthreatenaccessbull Encouragingsnowmobilerparticipationinclubsandassociationsbull Promotingsnowmobilingasafamilyactivitybull ProvidingsafetyawarenessandeducationthroughtheSafeRidersprogram
Agreatpartnershipforthesnowmobilingcommunity
ANNOUNCEMENTSLook to this section for future announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS bull January 3 - Salt Lake Valley Club Ride bull January 7-25 - Snowmobile Safety Week bull January 23 - Golden Spike Snowmobile Association
WHY ADVERTISE IN THE SNOW SCOOP
According to the latest economic data total annual expenditures resulting from snowmobiling in Utah exceed $60 million
Our readers bull Are 87 male with a median age of 45 bull Have an average annual household income
exceeding $100000 bull Spend over $6000 per person annually on snowmobiling bull Average 14 trips per season bull Our latest survey shows bull 100 of respondents read every issue of the Snow Scoop bull Snow Scoop in-home time averages 75 days bull Over 80 of our readers own other
OHVrsquosrecreation equipmentOur online presence
bull 96 of our readers have high speed internet and shop online
bull 25 of our site visits are from our membership bull 75 of our site visits are by those who may not
have seen your ad Plan now to capture your share of snowmobile dollars Advertise in the Utah Snow Scoop Call Stacey at 8015107796 to reserve your space today
BECAUSE ITrsquoS PROFITABLE
utahsnowscoopyahoocom 801 510 7796
JOIN THE UTAH SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Utah Snowmobile Association Represents ALL Snowmobilers in Utah by
bull Maintaining amp expanding trailheads bull Working to protect land access
bull Improving trail marking amp grooming bull Lobbying for positive legislation bull Distributing critical information
bull Sponsoring the Annual Snow Show bull Assisting in educationsafety
bull Working with land administrators bull Assisting in search amp rescue
bull Maintaining website wwwsnowutcomMembership Includes
bull Free ADampD Life Insurance bull Six Issues of the ldquoSnow Scooprdquo E-Newsletter
bull Membership Card program enrollment bull ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo access to the website
bull Updates on critical Issues bull Club InformationContacts
MEM
BER
SHIP
APP
LIC
ATIO
NA
nnua
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$2
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$3
0 Fa
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$1
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5)
$75
Busi
ness
Nam
e
Phon
e
Add
ress
City
St
ate
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l
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nd a
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to
Uta
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Ass
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16
- GSSA News
- SLVC News
- KnowledgeMeans Access
- Utah State Parks
- USA Ride
- SnowmobileSafety is a Must
- CHalk creek riders
-
FIND THE SNOWFLAKE INSIDE THIS ISSUE AND YOU COULD WIN
FIND THE SNOWFLAKE INSIDE THIS ISSUE AND YOU COULD WIN
Congratulations to George Pryich from Rock Springs WY George correctly identified that the snowflake
was located on page 11 embedded into Bubbarsquos shirt George will receive $5000
Snow Big deal Gift CertificateFind the snowflake in this issue and e-mail the location
to utahsnowscoopyahoocom and yoursquoll be entered into a drawing to win a Snowmobile Rental Gift Cer-tificate from Big Pine Sports in Fairview Utah Rental valued at $199 Winner will be notified by e-mail and
drawing to be held on January 12th Utah State Parks
GSSA NEWSby Jeff Eddings
The Golden Spike Snowmobile Association held a monthly dinner meeting on November 14th at the Dennyrsquos on Washington Blvd in Ogden Although we had a small turn-out we did have a nice dinner and were able to conduct a business meeting
At the meeting Arny Olsen won an Annual Monte Cristo Parking Pass All the names of the people who volunteered at the Snowmobile Show were put into a drawing for the parking pass Congrats Arny and thanks to all that volunteer for the club
GSSA is tentatively planning their first club ride at Monte Cristo in late December as con-ditions permit
Our next club meeting will be on January 23rd at 600 pm at the Dennyrsquos in Ogden
As always the Golden Spike Snowmobile Association is looking for new members to join the club Joining an organized club is an excellent way to support the sport you love and a great way to meet new and exciting people There are many organizations that would love to see snowmobiling banished from the mountains and the areas we ride These organizations are well funded and have countless members Letrsquos not give these organizations the upper hand join a snowmobile club today
If you would like more information on the Golden Spike Snowmobile Association andor how to become a member please call me at 801-510-7791 or visit wwwridegssaorg
SLVC NEWSby Les ThompsonThe snow is finally here though we have not had any official club rides a few of us have made it onto the mountain we could use a bit more before you dare to get adventures and go off trail much
The past month a few of the club members along with a few mem-bers of the Golden Spike Club participated in a service project for the DNR assisting the rangers in marking a few of the trails around Strawberry reservoir This will aid the cat operators this winter in their efforts to keep the trails groomed the weather was cooperative and the entire group was able to mark and repair the markers on over 20 miles of trails
Our annual Christmas party was at Geckorsquos in South Jordan ear-lier this month with a great turnout we even had a few new faces
Our annual ride this year will be to Pinedale Wyoming which is looking to be great since they have been getting pounded with snow already so if anyone would like to come you are more than welcome
Our next meeting will be on January 8 2015 and the location TBD
See you all on the mountain
Les Thompson Pres Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club
ldquoWe donrsquot stop playing because we grow old we grow old because we stop playingrdquo mdashGeorge Bernard Shaw
8
9
KNOWLEDGE MEANS ACCESSby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands
Sometimes when there is a slight lull in the immediate access picture for snowmobiling I like to take the opportunity to share some thoughts on what it takes to retain our riding
access Too often we remain complacent and fall into the false sense of attitude that our favorite snowmobile spot is always going to be there Once we are out on the snow surrounded by awesome scen-ery we tend to forget there are highly organized and well-funded groups that are working constantly to curtail our access and in many cases eliminate it altogether
The stage is being set for a monumental battle to sustain snowmo-biling (as we know it) through the upcoming winter travel planning rule that is being finalized by the Forest Service Once this is issued in early 2015 all forests will eventually undertake winter travel planning and our adversaries are already well-versed on how to milk the process We need to become familiar with the substan-tial amount of resources that are available to help level the playing field throughout the winter travel planning process
Probably the most comprehensive one-stop location for literally everything you wanted to know about snowmobiling is a recently developed website that was compiled by a grant obtained by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) through the Federal Highway Administration It can be found at wwwsnow-mobileinfoorg At first it would seem a bit overwhelming when you visit the site because it truly has an incredible volume of infor-mation The ldquoHomerdquo page has tabs for Training Calendar Safety Resources Access Resources Information Sharing and FAQS t
I would like to point out one item of reference material that every snowmobiler should read as we get ready for winter travel plan-ning Under the tab ldquoAccess Resourcesrdquo there is a document labeled
ldquoFacts and Myths About Snowmobiling and Winter Trailsrdquo This 40-page document has great eye appeal and is organized into sec-tions that will become very important to winter travel planning It was recently updated from its original publication Although it may take all of one hour to read the whole document cover-to-cover I contend this is a near-perfect resource to frame the planning issues and develop peripheral knowledge on topics that can help save our access This thought-provoking document will whet your appetite for wanting to get involved in the planning process that can help preserve our snowmobiling access Give it a read and see if you agree
UTAH STATE PARKSby James MorganWillard Bay State Park Manager
Season parking passes for the Monte Cristo Snowmobile Trailhead are now available Regular price for the passes are $50 however customers purchasing passes before December
31 receive a $10 discount Day-use passes are available for $5
Passes are available online at willardbayutahgov at Willard Bay State Park or at the Monte Cristo Trailhead when grooming begins To purchase by mail please send a cashierrsquos check or money order to Willard Bay State Park at 900 West 650 North Willard UT 84340 along with purchasers name address and contact phone number You may also order by phone by calling 435-734-9494
We would also like to offer an additional $5 off discount to all Utah Snowmvobile Association (USA) members To get your additional $5 off you will need to purchase your pass in person either at the Monte Cristo trail head or at Willard Bay State Park and present your valid USA membership and ID
USA RIDEPlan on attending the 3rd annual
Utah Snowmobile Association Member Ride on Jan 31 2015
Keep watching the Snow Scoop for more info
11
Do you like fast snowmobiles free fooddrinks and a nice place to retire for the day
Lucky winner will receive 4 VIP tickets to the Hill Climb for all 4 days VIP status includes special seating food and drinks at the
event for all four days Lodging will be provided by the Flying Sad-dle Resort in Alpine WY which includes two private cabin rentals
and two $150 food vouchers to be used in the steakhouse
the Utah Snowmobile Associationrsquos four day snowmobile getaway to the 40th Annual Jackson Hole Snow Devils
World Championship Hill Climb March 26th-29th
Tickets just $500Drawing to be held on March 1st 2015
All proceeds go to help fund USA and member clubsSee your club president for tickets or visit wwwsnowutcom
to purchase tickets online
12
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY IS A MUSTHaslett MI (November 25 2014) Safe responsible riding is actively supported and promoted by organized snowmobiling Snowmobile safety trainers have been conducting snowmobile safety classes for decades in the United States and Canada and in 1995 the community embraced the Safe Riders You Make Snowmobiling Safecopy safety campaign - the guidepost for safe snowmobiling behavior
The Safe Riders campaign highlights that individual behav-ior and responsibility is the key to making snowmobiling safe Snowmobilers understand that snowmobiling is fun but it is work too It challenges the body and the mind and you need to be atten-tive while snowmobiling Safe snowmobilers know their abilities and understand not to go beyond them
Snowmobile safety begins with the machine which is built to the highest standards It is the responsibility of snowmobilers to keep their machine in top running condition following all of the rec-ommended pre-ride checklists found in the ownerrsquos manual and making sure the vehicle is in top notch shape before riding
Snowmobilers also understand the need to dress appropriately while snowmobiling Individuals must wear warm clothing gener-ally supplied through the snowmobile manufacturers and dealers The clothing includes dressing in layers with high quality jackets bibbs boots gloves and a certified helmet
Snowmobilers need to think ahead and prepare where they are going to ride It is best to file a plan with family or friends and let people where you are going to snowmobile You need to be famil-iar with the riding area and or ride with individuals who have been there before
Safe snowmobilers follow the key guidelines of the Safe Riders campaign
bull Snowmobiling and alcohol donrsquot mix - donrsquot drink and ride bull Ride safe stay on the trail and respect private property bull One is the loneliest number never ride alone bull When riding on the trail ride right and ride smart Stay in Control bull Smart Riders are safe riders and they take snowmobile safety trainingrefresher courses bull Snowmobilers know before they go and always check local ice conditions bull When night riding safe riders slow down and expect the unexpectedSafe mountain riders know that avalanche safety training and
awareness is of special importance There are 5 key avalanche safety guidelines which should always be remembered when riding in the mountains
1 Get the Gear Ensure everyone has an avalanche transceiver shovel and probe on their person and knows how to use them
2 Get the Training Take an avalanche course which will high-light key issues
3 Get the Forecast Make a riding plan based on the current ava-lanche and weather forecast
4 Get the Picture If you see recent avalanche activity unstable snow exists Riding on or under slopes is dangerous
5 Get Out of Harmrsquos Way One at a time on all avalanche slopes Donrsquot go to help your stuck friend the extra weight could initi-ate an avalanche Also donrsquot group up in runout zones or at the base of mountains
Snowmobile safety training courses are available throughout North America and can be found by visiting your state or provincial snow-mobile association website For a list of all of the snowmobile associationsfederations visit our web site
To interact with other snowmobilers visit and ldquoLikerdquo our Facebook page
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BE A SAFE RIDER
YOUR SNOWMOBILE BASE CAMPALPINE WYOMING
877-772-4422
Hotel amp Cabins - Indoor Pool amp Hot TubSteak and Seafood RestaurantWestern Sports BarSnowmobile Rental Available7 Quiet Acres on the Snake River 35 miles south of Jackson HoleThe Flying Saddle Resort Wyomingrsquos only full-service year round resort located on the banks of the Snake River Our peaceful setting surrounded by spectacular mountains allows direct access to 337+ miles of groomed snowmobile trails - making us the perfect choice for your next vacation Call today to schedule your reservation
FLYINGSADDLERESORTCOMhighways 89 amp 26 | 307-654-4422
Top 4 Snowmobile Destination SnoWest
CHALK CREEK RIDERSby Doug WildeEstablished 2005 Our club is approximately 35 members strong who are mostly locals in the Coalville area but membership is open to anyone who would like to support and join us in keeping the Chalk Creek Trail System open for today and into the future If you would like more information please contact us at (435)336-4496 or e-mail wesntracallwestcom Think Lots of Snow for 2014-2015
Our Mission Statement ldquoTo ensure responsible and sustainable Winter Recreational use of the County right-a-way from Chalk Creek (State Corner) to the Wasatch-Cache National Forest Boundary (Whitney area)rdquo
Chalk Creek Trailhead
The trailhead is in Summit County and has been utilized by snowmobilerrsquos for more than 40 years It is close proximity to Coalville thus making it very popular to locals and others from Wyoming and the Wasatch front This trail is approximately 18 miles long which trav-els through very pristine ldquoprivate propertyrdquo and connects to the hundred plus miles of groomed trails in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest near WhitneyMirror Lake Complex Today this trail is open for everyone to enjoy but please ldquoNo Trespassingrdquo until reaching forest boundary which is the warming hut at Whitney
Special Focus this last fall was the following
bull Rock removal (snowmobile loving stones) bull Basic cleaning of trail of litter than has accu-mulated over the summer and fall hunting
bull Trimming and removal of trees that restrict the grooming process
bull Trespass signage Current update of Chalk Creek Trailhead
A bunch of trees had fallen late this fall across the trail once again that required club mem-bers to remove The plan will be to groom trail as needed with no posted schedule All of us need to stay on the trail as currently this area is being watched closely for trespassing Enjoy be careful and have fun while snowmobiling in this fantastic area Coalville is also great place to get your snowmobiling supplies and you will always get a smile from Tommy at the Chevron and Jim at the Summit Merc
Again all that is asked is to not trespass on any of the adjacent private property and if you pack it in pack it out
14
Working hard to support the snowmobiling communitybull Keepingtrailsopenanddevelopingnewtrailsbull Supportingtrailgroomingbull Initiatingandsupportinglawsuitsthatthreatenaccessbull Encouragingsnowmobilerparticipationinclubsandassociationsbull Promotingsnowmobilingasafamilyactivitybull ProvidingsafetyawarenessandeducationthroughtheSafeRidersprogram
Agreatpartnershipforthesnowmobilingcommunity
ANNOUNCEMENTSLook to this section for future announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS bull January 3 - Salt Lake Valley Club Ride bull January 7-25 - Snowmobile Safety Week bull January 23 - Golden Spike Snowmobile Association
WHY ADVERTISE IN THE SNOW SCOOP
According to the latest economic data total annual expenditures resulting from snowmobiling in Utah exceed $60 million
Our readers bull Are 87 male with a median age of 45 bull Have an average annual household income
exceeding $100000 bull Spend over $6000 per person annually on snowmobiling bull Average 14 trips per season bull Our latest survey shows bull 100 of respondents read every issue of the Snow Scoop bull Snow Scoop in-home time averages 75 days bull Over 80 of our readers own other
OHVrsquosrecreation equipmentOur online presence
bull 96 of our readers have high speed internet and shop online
bull 25 of our site visits are from our membership bull 75 of our site visits are by those who may not
have seen your ad Plan now to capture your share of snowmobile dollars Advertise in the Utah Snow Scoop Call Stacey at 8015107796 to reserve your space today
BECAUSE ITrsquoS PROFITABLE
utahsnowscoopyahoocom 801 510 7796
JOIN THE UTAH SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Utah Snowmobile Association Represents ALL Snowmobilers in Utah by
bull Maintaining amp expanding trailheads bull Working to protect land access
bull Improving trail marking amp grooming bull Lobbying for positive legislation bull Distributing critical information
bull Sponsoring the Annual Snow Show bull Assisting in educationsafety
bull Working with land administrators bull Assisting in search amp rescue
bull Maintaining website wwwsnowutcomMembership Includes
bull Free ADampD Life Insurance bull Six Issues of the ldquoSnow Scooprdquo E-Newsletter
bull Membership Card program enrollment bull ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo access to the website
bull Updates on critical Issues bull Club InformationContacts
MEM
BER
SHIP
APP
LIC
ATIO
NA
nnua
l Due
s
$2
0 In
divi
dual
$3
0 Fa
mily
$1
0 St
uden
t (lt2
5)
$75
Busi
ness
Nam
e
Phon
e
Add
ress
City
St
ate
Zi
p
Emai
l
Plea
se se
nd a
pplic
atio
n an
d ch
eck
to
Uta
h Sn
owm
obile
Ass
ocia
tion
179
4 N
625
0 E
Ede
n U
T 8
4310
Join
onl
ine
at w
ww
sno
wut
com
16
- GSSA News
- SLVC News
- KnowledgeMeans Access
- Utah State Parks
- USA Ride
- SnowmobileSafety is a Must
- CHalk creek riders
-
SLVC NEWSby Les ThompsonThe snow is finally here though we have not had any official club rides a few of us have made it onto the mountain we could use a bit more before you dare to get adventures and go off trail much
The past month a few of the club members along with a few mem-bers of the Golden Spike Club participated in a service project for the DNR assisting the rangers in marking a few of the trails around Strawberry reservoir This will aid the cat operators this winter in their efforts to keep the trails groomed the weather was cooperative and the entire group was able to mark and repair the markers on over 20 miles of trails
Our annual Christmas party was at Geckorsquos in South Jordan ear-lier this month with a great turnout we even had a few new faces
Our annual ride this year will be to Pinedale Wyoming which is looking to be great since they have been getting pounded with snow already so if anyone would like to come you are more than welcome
Our next meeting will be on January 8 2015 and the location TBD
See you all on the mountain
Les Thompson Pres Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club
ldquoWe donrsquot stop playing because we grow old we grow old because we stop playingrdquo mdashGeorge Bernard Shaw
8
9
KNOWLEDGE MEANS ACCESSby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands
Sometimes when there is a slight lull in the immediate access picture for snowmobiling I like to take the opportunity to share some thoughts on what it takes to retain our riding
access Too often we remain complacent and fall into the false sense of attitude that our favorite snowmobile spot is always going to be there Once we are out on the snow surrounded by awesome scen-ery we tend to forget there are highly organized and well-funded groups that are working constantly to curtail our access and in many cases eliminate it altogether
The stage is being set for a monumental battle to sustain snowmo-biling (as we know it) through the upcoming winter travel planning rule that is being finalized by the Forest Service Once this is issued in early 2015 all forests will eventually undertake winter travel planning and our adversaries are already well-versed on how to milk the process We need to become familiar with the substan-tial amount of resources that are available to help level the playing field throughout the winter travel planning process
Probably the most comprehensive one-stop location for literally everything you wanted to know about snowmobiling is a recently developed website that was compiled by a grant obtained by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) through the Federal Highway Administration It can be found at wwwsnow-mobileinfoorg At first it would seem a bit overwhelming when you visit the site because it truly has an incredible volume of infor-mation The ldquoHomerdquo page has tabs for Training Calendar Safety Resources Access Resources Information Sharing and FAQS t
I would like to point out one item of reference material that every snowmobiler should read as we get ready for winter travel plan-ning Under the tab ldquoAccess Resourcesrdquo there is a document labeled
ldquoFacts and Myths About Snowmobiling and Winter Trailsrdquo This 40-page document has great eye appeal and is organized into sec-tions that will become very important to winter travel planning It was recently updated from its original publication Although it may take all of one hour to read the whole document cover-to-cover I contend this is a near-perfect resource to frame the planning issues and develop peripheral knowledge on topics that can help save our access This thought-provoking document will whet your appetite for wanting to get involved in the planning process that can help preserve our snowmobiling access Give it a read and see if you agree
UTAH STATE PARKSby James MorganWillard Bay State Park Manager
Season parking passes for the Monte Cristo Snowmobile Trailhead are now available Regular price for the passes are $50 however customers purchasing passes before December
31 receive a $10 discount Day-use passes are available for $5
Passes are available online at willardbayutahgov at Willard Bay State Park or at the Monte Cristo Trailhead when grooming begins To purchase by mail please send a cashierrsquos check or money order to Willard Bay State Park at 900 West 650 North Willard UT 84340 along with purchasers name address and contact phone number You may also order by phone by calling 435-734-9494
We would also like to offer an additional $5 off discount to all Utah Snowmvobile Association (USA) members To get your additional $5 off you will need to purchase your pass in person either at the Monte Cristo trail head or at Willard Bay State Park and present your valid USA membership and ID
USA RIDEPlan on attending the 3rd annual
Utah Snowmobile Association Member Ride on Jan 31 2015
Keep watching the Snow Scoop for more info
11
Do you like fast snowmobiles free fooddrinks and a nice place to retire for the day
Lucky winner will receive 4 VIP tickets to the Hill Climb for all 4 days VIP status includes special seating food and drinks at the
event for all four days Lodging will be provided by the Flying Sad-dle Resort in Alpine WY which includes two private cabin rentals
and two $150 food vouchers to be used in the steakhouse
the Utah Snowmobile Associationrsquos four day snowmobile getaway to the 40th Annual Jackson Hole Snow Devils
World Championship Hill Climb March 26th-29th
Tickets just $500Drawing to be held on March 1st 2015
All proceeds go to help fund USA and member clubsSee your club president for tickets or visit wwwsnowutcom
to purchase tickets online
12
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY IS A MUSTHaslett MI (November 25 2014) Safe responsible riding is actively supported and promoted by organized snowmobiling Snowmobile safety trainers have been conducting snowmobile safety classes for decades in the United States and Canada and in 1995 the community embraced the Safe Riders You Make Snowmobiling Safecopy safety campaign - the guidepost for safe snowmobiling behavior
The Safe Riders campaign highlights that individual behav-ior and responsibility is the key to making snowmobiling safe Snowmobilers understand that snowmobiling is fun but it is work too It challenges the body and the mind and you need to be atten-tive while snowmobiling Safe snowmobilers know their abilities and understand not to go beyond them
Snowmobile safety begins with the machine which is built to the highest standards It is the responsibility of snowmobilers to keep their machine in top running condition following all of the rec-ommended pre-ride checklists found in the ownerrsquos manual and making sure the vehicle is in top notch shape before riding
Snowmobilers also understand the need to dress appropriately while snowmobiling Individuals must wear warm clothing gener-ally supplied through the snowmobile manufacturers and dealers The clothing includes dressing in layers with high quality jackets bibbs boots gloves and a certified helmet
Snowmobilers need to think ahead and prepare where they are going to ride It is best to file a plan with family or friends and let people where you are going to snowmobile You need to be famil-iar with the riding area and or ride with individuals who have been there before
Safe snowmobilers follow the key guidelines of the Safe Riders campaign
bull Snowmobiling and alcohol donrsquot mix - donrsquot drink and ride bull Ride safe stay on the trail and respect private property bull One is the loneliest number never ride alone bull When riding on the trail ride right and ride smart Stay in Control bull Smart Riders are safe riders and they take snowmobile safety trainingrefresher courses bull Snowmobilers know before they go and always check local ice conditions bull When night riding safe riders slow down and expect the unexpectedSafe mountain riders know that avalanche safety training and
awareness is of special importance There are 5 key avalanche safety guidelines which should always be remembered when riding in the mountains
1 Get the Gear Ensure everyone has an avalanche transceiver shovel and probe on their person and knows how to use them
2 Get the Training Take an avalanche course which will high-light key issues
3 Get the Forecast Make a riding plan based on the current ava-lanche and weather forecast
4 Get the Picture If you see recent avalanche activity unstable snow exists Riding on or under slopes is dangerous
5 Get Out of Harmrsquos Way One at a time on all avalanche slopes Donrsquot go to help your stuck friend the extra weight could initi-ate an avalanche Also donrsquot group up in runout zones or at the base of mountains
Snowmobile safety training courses are available throughout North America and can be found by visiting your state or provincial snow-mobile association website For a list of all of the snowmobile associationsfederations visit our web site
To interact with other snowmobilers visit and ldquoLikerdquo our Facebook page
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BE A SAFE RIDER
YOUR SNOWMOBILE BASE CAMPALPINE WYOMING
877-772-4422
Hotel amp Cabins - Indoor Pool amp Hot TubSteak and Seafood RestaurantWestern Sports BarSnowmobile Rental Available7 Quiet Acres on the Snake River 35 miles south of Jackson HoleThe Flying Saddle Resort Wyomingrsquos only full-service year round resort located on the banks of the Snake River Our peaceful setting surrounded by spectacular mountains allows direct access to 337+ miles of groomed snowmobile trails - making us the perfect choice for your next vacation Call today to schedule your reservation
FLYINGSADDLERESORTCOMhighways 89 amp 26 | 307-654-4422
Top 4 Snowmobile Destination SnoWest
CHALK CREEK RIDERSby Doug WildeEstablished 2005 Our club is approximately 35 members strong who are mostly locals in the Coalville area but membership is open to anyone who would like to support and join us in keeping the Chalk Creek Trail System open for today and into the future If you would like more information please contact us at (435)336-4496 or e-mail wesntracallwestcom Think Lots of Snow for 2014-2015
Our Mission Statement ldquoTo ensure responsible and sustainable Winter Recreational use of the County right-a-way from Chalk Creek (State Corner) to the Wasatch-Cache National Forest Boundary (Whitney area)rdquo
Chalk Creek Trailhead
The trailhead is in Summit County and has been utilized by snowmobilerrsquos for more than 40 years It is close proximity to Coalville thus making it very popular to locals and others from Wyoming and the Wasatch front This trail is approximately 18 miles long which trav-els through very pristine ldquoprivate propertyrdquo and connects to the hundred plus miles of groomed trails in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest near WhitneyMirror Lake Complex Today this trail is open for everyone to enjoy but please ldquoNo Trespassingrdquo until reaching forest boundary which is the warming hut at Whitney
Special Focus this last fall was the following
bull Rock removal (snowmobile loving stones) bull Basic cleaning of trail of litter than has accu-mulated over the summer and fall hunting
bull Trimming and removal of trees that restrict the grooming process
bull Trespass signage Current update of Chalk Creek Trailhead
A bunch of trees had fallen late this fall across the trail once again that required club mem-bers to remove The plan will be to groom trail as needed with no posted schedule All of us need to stay on the trail as currently this area is being watched closely for trespassing Enjoy be careful and have fun while snowmobiling in this fantastic area Coalville is also great place to get your snowmobiling supplies and you will always get a smile from Tommy at the Chevron and Jim at the Summit Merc
Again all that is asked is to not trespass on any of the adjacent private property and if you pack it in pack it out
14
Working hard to support the snowmobiling communitybull Keepingtrailsopenanddevelopingnewtrailsbull Supportingtrailgroomingbull Initiatingandsupportinglawsuitsthatthreatenaccessbull Encouragingsnowmobilerparticipationinclubsandassociationsbull Promotingsnowmobilingasafamilyactivitybull ProvidingsafetyawarenessandeducationthroughtheSafeRidersprogram
Agreatpartnershipforthesnowmobilingcommunity
ANNOUNCEMENTSLook to this section for future announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS bull January 3 - Salt Lake Valley Club Ride bull January 7-25 - Snowmobile Safety Week bull January 23 - Golden Spike Snowmobile Association
WHY ADVERTISE IN THE SNOW SCOOP
According to the latest economic data total annual expenditures resulting from snowmobiling in Utah exceed $60 million
Our readers bull Are 87 male with a median age of 45 bull Have an average annual household income
exceeding $100000 bull Spend over $6000 per person annually on snowmobiling bull Average 14 trips per season bull Our latest survey shows bull 100 of respondents read every issue of the Snow Scoop bull Snow Scoop in-home time averages 75 days bull Over 80 of our readers own other
OHVrsquosrecreation equipmentOur online presence
bull 96 of our readers have high speed internet and shop online
bull 25 of our site visits are from our membership bull 75 of our site visits are by those who may not
have seen your ad Plan now to capture your share of snowmobile dollars Advertise in the Utah Snow Scoop Call Stacey at 8015107796 to reserve your space today
BECAUSE ITrsquoS PROFITABLE
utahsnowscoopyahoocom 801 510 7796
JOIN THE UTAH SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Utah Snowmobile Association Represents ALL Snowmobilers in Utah by
bull Maintaining amp expanding trailheads bull Working to protect land access
bull Improving trail marking amp grooming bull Lobbying for positive legislation bull Distributing critical information
bull Sponsoring the Annual Snow Show bull Assisting in educationsafety
bull Working with land administrators bull Assisting in search amp rescue
bull Maintaining website wwwsnowutcomMembership Includes
bull Free ADampD Life Insurance bull Six Issues of the ldquoSnow Scooprdquo E-Newsletter
bull Membership Card program enrollment bull ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo access to the website
bull Updates on critical Issues bull Club InformationContacts
MEM
BER
SHIP
APP
LIC
ATIO
NA
nnua
l Due
s
$2
0 In
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dual
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mily
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t (lt2
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$75
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ness
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ress
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ate
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nd a
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h Sn
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obile
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onl
ine
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16
- GSSA News
- SLVC News
- KnowledgeMeans Access
- Utah State Parks
- USA Ride
- SnowmobileSafety is a Must
- CHalk creek riders
-
8
9
KNOWLEDGE MEANS ACCESSby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands
Sometimes when there is a slight lull in the immediate access picture for snowmobiling I like to take the opportunity to share some thoughts on what it takes to retain our riding
access Too often we remain complacent and fall into the false sense of attitude that our favorite snowmobile spot is always going to be there Once we are out on the snow surrounded by awesome scen-ery we tend to forget there are highly organized and well-funded groups that are working constantly to curtail our access and in many cases eliminate it altogether
The stage is being set for a monumental battle to sustain snowmo-biling (as we know it) through the upcoming winter travel planning rule that is being finalized by the Forest Service Once this is issued in early 2015 all forests will eventually undertake winter travel planning and our adversaries are already well-versed on how to milk the process We need to become familiar with the substan-tial amount of resources that are available to help level the playing field throughout the winter travel planning process
Probably the most comprehensive one-stop location for literally everything you wanted to know about snowmobiling is a recently developed website that was compiled by a grant obtained by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) through the Federal Highway Administration It can be found at wwwsnow-mobileinfoorg At first it would seem a bit overwhelming when you visit the site because it truly has an incredible volume of infor-mation The ldquoHomerdquo page has tabs for Training Calendar Safety Resources Access Resources Information Sharing and FAQS t
I would like to point out one item of reference material that every snowmobiler should read as we get ready for winter travel plan-ning Under the tab ldquoAccess Resourcesrdquo there is a document labeled
ldquoFacts and Myths About Snowmobiling and Winter Trailsrdquo This 40-page document has great eye appeal and is organized into sec-tions that will become very important to winter travel planning It was recently updated from its original publication Although it may take all of one hour to read the whole document cover-to-cover I contend this is a near-perfect resource to frame the planning issues and develop peripheral knowledge on topics that can help save our access This thought-provoking document will whet your appetite for wanting to get involved in the planning process that can help preserve our snowmobiling access Give it a read and see if you agree
UTAH STATE PARKSby James MorganWillard Bay State Park Manager
Season parking passes for the Monte Cristo Snowmobile Trailhead are now available Regular price for the passes are $50 however customers purchasing passes before December
31 receive a $10 discount Day-use passes are available for $5
Passes are available online at willardbayutahgov at Willard Bay State Park or at the Monte Cristo Trailhead when grooming begins To purchase by mail please send a cashierrsquos check or money order to Willard Bay State Park at 900 West 650 North Willard UT 84340 along with purchasers name address and contact phone number You may also order by phone by calling 435-734-9494
We would also like to offer an additional $5 off discount to all Utah Snowmvobile Association (USA) members To get your additional $5 off you will need to purchase your pass in person either at the Monte Cristo trail head or at Willard Bay State Park and present your valid USA membership and ID
USA RIDEPlan on attending the 3rd annual
Utah Snowmobile Association Member Ride on Jan 31 2015
Keep watching the Snow Scoop for more info
11
Do you like fast snowmobiles free fooddrinks and a nice place to retire for the day
Lucky winner will receive 4 VIP tickets to the Hill Climb for all 4 days VIP status includes special seating food and drinks at the
event for all four days Lodging will be provided by the Flying Sad-dle Resort in Alpine WY which includes two private cabin rentals
and two $150 food vouchers to be used in the steakhouse
the Utah Snowmobile Associationrsquos four day snowmobile getaway to the 40th Annual Jackson Hole Snow Devils
World Championship Hill Climb March 26th-29th
Tickets just $500Drawing to be held on March 1st 2015
All proceeds go to help fund USA and member clubsSee your club president for tickets or visit wwwsnowutcom
to purchase tickets online
12
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY IS A MUSTHaslett MI (November 25 2014) Safe responsible riding is actively supported and promoted by organized snowmobiling Snowmobile safety trainers have been conducting snowmobile safety classes for decades in the United States and Canada and in 1995 the community embraced the Safe Riders You Make Snowmobiling Safecopy safety campaign - the guidepost for safe snowmobiling behavior
The Safe Riders campaign highlights that individual behav-ior and responsibility is the key to making snowmobiling safe Snowmobilers understand that snowmobiling is fun but it is work too It challenges the body and the mind and you need to be atten-tive while snowmobiling Safe snowmobilers know their abilities and understand not to go beyond them
Snowmobile safety begins with the machine which is built to the highest standards It is the responsibility of snowmobilers to keep their machine in top running condition following all of the rec-ommended pre-ride checklists found in the ownerrsquos manual and making sure the vehicle is in top notch shape before riding
Snowmobilers also understand the need to dress appropriately while snowmobiling Individuals must wear warm clothing gener-ally supplied through the snowmobile manufacturers and dealers The clothing includes dressing in layers with high quality jackets bibbs boots gloves and a certified helmet
Snowmobilers need to think ahead and prepare where they are going to ride It is best to file a plan with family or friends and let people where you are going to snowmobile You need to be famil-iar with the riding area and or ride with individuals who have been there before
Safe snowmobilers follow the key guidelines of the Safe Riders campaign
bull Snowmobiling and alcohol donrsquot mix - donrsquot drink and ride bull Ride safe stay on the trail and respect private property bull One is the loneliest number never ride alone bull When riding on the trail ride right and ride smart Stay in Control bull Smart Riders are safe riders and they take snowmobile safety trainingrefresher courses bull Snowmobilers know before they go and always check local ice conditions bull When night riding safe riders slow down and expect the unexpectedSafe mountain riders know that avalanche safety training and
awareness is of special importance There are 5 key avalanche safety guidelines which should always be remembered when riding in the mountains
1 Get the Gear Ensure everyone has an avalanche transceiver shovel and probe on their person and knows how to use them
2 Get the Training Take an avalanche course which will high-light key issues
3 Get the Forecast Make a riding plan based on the current ava-lanche and weather forecast
4 Get the Picture If you see recent avalanche activity unstable snow exists Riding on or under slopes is dangerous
5 Get Out of Harmrsquos Way One at a time on all avalanche slopes Donrsquot go to help your stuck friend the extra weight could initi-ate an avalanche Also donrsquot group up in runout zones or at the base of mountains
Snowmobile safety training courses are available throughout North America and can be found by visiting your state or provincial snow-mobile association website For a list of all of the snowmobile associationsfederations visit our web site
To interact with other snowmobilers visit and ldquoLikerdquo our Facebook page
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BE A SAFE RIDER
YOUR SNOWMOBILE BASE CAMPALPINE WYOMING
877-772-4422
Hotel amp Cabins - Indoor Pool amp Hot TubSteak and Seafood RestaurantWestern Sports BarSnowmobile Rental Available7 Quiet Acres on the Snake River 35 miles south of Jackson HoleThe Flying Saddle Resort Wyomingrsquos only full-service year round resort located on the banks of the Snake River Our peaceful setting surrounded by spectacular mountains allows direct access to 337+ miles of groomed snowmobile trails - making us the perfect choice for your next vacation Call today to schedule your reservation
FLYINGSADDLERESORTCOMhighways 89 amp 26 | 307-654-4422
Top 4 Snowmobile Destination SnoWest
CHALK CREEK RIDERSby Doug WildeEstablished 2005 Our club is approximately 35 members strong who are mostly locals in the Coalville area but membership is open to anyone who would like to support and join us in keeping the Chalk Creek Trail System open for today and into the future If you would like more information please contact us at (435)336-4496 or e-mail wesntracallwestcom Think Lots of Snow for 2014-2015
Our Mission Statement ldquoTo ensure responsible and sustainable Winter Recreational use of the County right-a-way from Chalk Creek (State Corner) to the Wasatch-Cache National Forest Boundary (Whitney area)rdquo
Chalk Creek Trailhead
The trailhead is in Summit County and has been utilized by snowmobilerrsquos for more than 40 years It is close proximity to Coalville thus making it very popular to locals and others from Wyoming and the Wasatch front This trail is approximately 18 miles long which trav-els through very pristine ldquoprivate propertyrdquo and connects to the hundred plus miles of groomed trails in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest near WhitneyMirror Lake Complex Today this trail is open for everyone to enjoy but please ldquoNo Trespassingrdquo until reaching forest boundary which is the warming hut at Whitney
Special Focus this last fall was the following
bull Rock removal (snowmobile loving stones) bull Basic cleaning of trail of litter than has accu-mulated over the summer and fall hunting
bull Trimming and removal of trees that restrict the grooming process
bull Trespass signage Current update of Chalk Creek Trailhead
A bunch of trees had fallen late this fall across the trail once again that required club mem-bers to remove The plan will be to groom trail as needed with no posted schedule All of us need to stay on the trail as currently this area is being watched closely for trespassing Enjoy be careful and have fun while snowmobiling in this fantastic area Coalville is also great place to get your snowmobiling supplies and you will always get a smile from Tommy at the Chevron and Jim at the Summit Merc
Again all that is asked is to not trespass on any of the adjacent private property and if you pack it in pack it out
14
Working hard to support the snowmobiling communitybull Keepingtrailsopenanddevelopingnewtrailsbull Supportingtrailgroomingbull Initiatingandsupportinglawsuitsthatthreatenaccessbull Encouragingsnowmobilerparticipationinclubsandassociationsbull Promotingsnowmobilingasafamilyactivitybull ProvidingsafetyawarenessandeducationthroughtheSafeRidersprogram
Agreatpartnershipforthesnowmobilingcommunity
ANNOUNCEMENTSLook to this section for future announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS bull January 3 - Salt Lake Valley Club Ride bull January 7-25 - Snowmobile Safety Week bull January 23 - Golden Spike Snowmobile Association
WHY ADVERTISE IN THE SNOW SCOOP
According to the latest economic data total annual expenditures resulting from snowmobiling in Utah exceed $60 million
Our readers bull Are 87 male with a median age of 45 bull Have an average annual household income
exceeding $100000 bull Spend over $6000 per person annually on snowmobiling bull Average 14 trips per season bull Our latest survey shows bull 100 of respondents read every issue of the Snow Scoop bull Snow Scoop in-home time averages 75 days bull Over 80 of our readers own other
OHVrsquosrecreation equipmentOur online presence
bull 96 of our readers have high speed internet and shop online
bull 25 of our site visits are from our membership bull 75 of our site visits are by those who may not
have seen your ad Plan now to capture your share of snowmobile dollars Advertise in the Utah Snow Scoop Call Stacey at 8015107796 to reserve your space today
BECAUSE ITrsquoS PROFITABLE
utahsnowscoopyahoocom 801 510 7796
JOIN THE UTAH SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Utah Snowmobile Association Represents ALL Snowmobilers in Utah by
bull Maintaining amp expanding trailheads bull Working to protect land access
bull Improving trail marking amp grooming bull Lobbying for positive legislation bull Distributing critical information
bull Sponsoring the Annual Snow Show bull Assisting in educationsafety
bull Working with land administrators bull Assisting in search amp rescue
bull Maintaining website wwwsnowutcomMembership Includes
bull Free ADampD Life Insurance bull Six Issues of the ldquoSnow Scooprdquo E-Newsletter
bull Membership Card program enrollment bull ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo access to the website
bull Updates on critical Issues bull Club InformationContacts
MEM
BER
SHIP
APP
LIC
ATIO
NA
nnua
l Due
s
$2
0 In
divi
dual
$3
0 Fa
mily
$1
0 St
uden
t (lt2
5)
$75
Busi
ness
Nam
e
Phon
e
Add
ress
City
St
ate
Zi
p
Emai
l
Plea
se se
nd a
pplic
atio
n an
d ch
eck
to
Uta
h Sn
owm
obile
Ass
ocia
tion
179
4 N
625
0 E
Ede
n U
T 8
4310
Join
onl
ine
at w
ww
sno
wut
com
16
- GSSA News
- SLVC News
- KnowledgeMeans Access
- Utah State Parks
- USA Ride
- SnowmobileSafety is a Must
- CHalk creek riders
-
9
KNOWLEDGE MEANS ACCESSby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands
Sometimes when there is a slight lull in the immediate access picture for snowmobiling I like to take the opportunity to share some thoughts on what it takes to retain our riding
access Too often we remain complacent and fall into the false sense of attitude that our favorite snowmobile spot is always going to be there Once we are out on the snow surrounded by awesome scen-ery we tend to forget there are highly organized and well-funded groups that are working constantly to curtail our access and in many cases eliminate it altogether
The stage is being set for a monumental battle to sustain snowmo-biling (as we know it) through the upcoming winter travel planning rule that is being finalized by the Forest Service Once this is issued in early 2015 all forests will eventually undertake winter travel planning and our adversaries are already well-versed on how to milk the process We need to become familiar with the substan-tial amount of resources that are available to help level the playing field throughout the winter travel planning process
Probably the most comprehensive one-stop location for literally everything you wanted to know about snowmobiling is a recently developed website that was compiled by a grant obtained by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) through the Federal Highway Administration It can be found at wwwsnow-mobileinfoorg At first it would seem a bit overwhelming when you visit the site because it truly has an incredible volume of infor-mation The ldquoHomerdquo page has tabs for Training Calendar Safety Resources Access Resources Information Sharing and FAQS t
I would like to point out one item of reference material that every snowmobiler should read as we get ready for winter travel plan-ning Under the tab ldquoAccess Resourcesrdquo there is a document labeled
ldquoFacts and Myths About Snowmobiling and Winter Trailsrdquo This 40-page document has great eye appeal and is organized into sec-tions that will become very important to winter travel planning It was recently updated from its original publication Although it may take all of one hour to read the whole document cover-to-cover I contend this is a near-perfect resource to frame the planning issues and develop peripheral knowledge on topics that can help save our access This thought-provoking document will whet your appetite for wanting to get involved in the planning process that can help preserve our snowmobiling access Give it a read and see if you agree
UTAH STATE PARKSby James MorganWillard Bay State Park Manager
Season parking passes for the Monte Cristo Snowmobile Trailhead are now available Regular price for the passes are $50 however customers purchasing passes before December
31 receive a $10 discount Day-use passes are available for $5
Passes are available online at willardbayutahgov at Willard Bay State Park or at the Monte Cristo Trailhead when grooming begins To purchase by mail please send a cashierrsquos check or money order to Willard Bay State Park at 900 West 650 North Willard UT 84340 along with purchasers name address and contact phone number You may also order by phone by calling 435-734-9494
We would also like to offer an additional $5 off discount to all Utah Snowmvobile Association (USA) members To get your additional $5 off you will need to purchase your pass in person either at the Monte Cristo trail head or at Willard Bay State Park and present your valid USA membership and ID
USA RIDEPlan on attending the 3rd annual
Utah Snowmobile Association Member Ride on Jan 31 2015
Keep watching the Snow Scoop for more info
11
Do you like fast snowmobiles free fooddrinks and a nice place to retire for the day
Lucky winner will receive 4 VIP tickets to the Hill Climb for all 4 days VIP status includes special seating food and drinks at the
event for all four days Lodging will be provided by the Flying Sad-dle Resort in Alpine WY which includes two private cabin rentals
and two $150 food vouchers to be used in the steakhouse
the Utah Snowmobile Associationrsquos four day snowmobile getaway to the 40th Annual Jackson Hole Snow Devils
World Championship Hill Climb March 26th-29th
Tickets just $500Drawing to be held on March 1st 2015
All proceeds go to help fund USA and member clubsSee your club president for tickets or visit wwwsnowutcom
to purchase tickets online
12
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY IS A MUSTHaslett MI (November 25 2014) Safe responsible riding is actively supported and promoted by organized snowmobiling Snowmobile safety trainers have been conducting snowmobile safety classes for decades in the United States and Canada and in 1995 the community embraced the Safe Riders You Make Snowmobiling Safecopy safety campaign - the guidepost for safe snowmobiling behavior
The Safe Riders campaign highlights that individual behav-ior and responsibility is the key to making snowmobiling safe Snowmobilers understand that snowmobiling is fun but it is work too It challenges the body and the mind and you need to be atten-tive while snowmobiling Safe snowmobilers know their abilities and understand not to go beyond them
Snowmobile safety begins with the machine which is built to the highest standards It is the responsibility of snowmobilers to keep their machine in top running condition following all of the rec-ommended pre-ride checklists found in the ownerrsquos manual and making sure the vehicle is in top notch shape before riding
Snowmobilers also understand the need to dress appropriately while snowmobiling Individuals must wear warm clothing gener-ally supplied through the snowmobile manufacturers and dealers The clothing includes dressing in layers with high quality jackets bibbs boots gloves and a certified helmet
Snowmobilers need to think ahead and prepare where they are going to ride It is best to file a plan with family or friends and let people where you are going to snowmobile You need to be famil-iar with the riding area and or ride with individuals who have been there before
Safe snowmobilers follow the key guidelines of the Safe Riders campaign
bull Snowmobiling and alcohol donrsquot mix - donrsquot drink and ride bull Ride safe stay on the trail and respect private property bull One is the loneliest number never ride alone bull When riding on the trail ride right and ride smart Stay in Control bull Smart Riders are safe riders and they take snowmobile safety trainingrefresher courses bull Snowmobilers know before they go and always check local ice conditions bull When night riding safe riders slow down and expect the unexpectedSafe mountain riders know that avalanche safety training and
awareness is of special importance There are 5 key avalanche safety guidelines which should always be remembered when riding in the mountains
1 Get the Gear Ensure everyone has an avalanche transceiver shovel and probe on their person and knows how to use them
2 Get the Training Take an avalanche course which will high-light key issues
3 Get the Forecast Make a riding plan based on the current ava-lanche and weather forecast
4 Get the Picture If you see recent avalanche activity unstable snow exists Riding on or under slopes is dangerous
5 Get Out of Harmrsquos Way One at a time on all avalanche slopes Donrsquot go to help your stuck friend the extra weight could initi-ate an avalanche Also donrsquot group up in runout zones or at the base of mountains
Snowmobile safety training courses are available throughout North America and can be found by visiting your state or provincial snow-mobile association website For a list of all of the snowmobile associationsfederations visit our web site
To interact with other snowmobilers visit and ldquoLikerdquo our Facebook page
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BE A SAFE RIDER
YOUR SNOWMOBILE BASE CAMPALPINE WYOMING
877-772-4422
Hotel amp Cabins - Indoor Pool amp Hot TubSteak and Seafood RestaurantWestern Sports BarSnowmobile Rental Available7 Quiet Acres on the Snake River 35 miles south of Jackson HoleThe Flying Saddle Resort Wyomingrsquos only full-service year round resort located on the banks of the Snake River Our peaceful setting surrounded by spectacular mountains allows direct access to 337+ miles of groomed snowmobile trails - making us the perfect choice for your next vacation Call today to schedule your reservation
FLYINGSADDLERESORTCOMhighways 89 amp 26 | 307-654-4422
Top 4 Snowmobile Destination SnoWest
CHALK CREEK RIDERSby Doug WildeEstablished 2005 Our club is approximately 35 members strong who are mostly locals in the Coalville area but membership is open to anyone who would like to support and join us in keeping the Chalk Creek Trail System open for today and into the future If you would like more information please contact us at (435)336-4496 or e-mail wesntracallwestcom Think Lots of Snow for 2014-2015
Our Mission Statement ldquoTo ensure responsible and sustainable Winter Recreational use of the County right-a-way from Chalk Creek (State Corner) to the Wasatch-Cache National Forest Boundary (Whitney area)rdquo
Chalk Creek Trailhead
The trailhead is in Summit County and has been utilized by snowmobilerrsquos for more than 40 years It is close proximity to Coalville thus making it very popular to locals and others from Wyoming and the Wasatch front This trail is approximately 18 miles long which trav-els through very pristine ldquoprivate propertyrdquo and connects to the hundred plus miles of groomed trails in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest near WhitneyMirror Lake Complex Today this trail is open for everyone to enjoy but please ldquoNo Trespassingrdquo until reaching forest boundary which is the warming hut at Whitney
Special Focus this last fall was the following
bull Rock removal (snowmobile loving stones) bull Basic cleaning of trail of litter than has accu-mulated over the summer and fall hunting
bull Trimming and removal of trees that restrict the grooming process
bull Trespass signage Current update of Chalk Creek Trailhead
A bunch of trees had fallen late this fall across the trail once again that required club mem-bers to remove The plan will be to groom trail as needed with no posted schedule All of us need to stay on the trail as currently this area is being watched closely for trespassing Enjoy be careful and have fun while snowmobiling in this fantastic area Coalville is also great place to get your snowmobiling supplies and you will always get a smile from Tommy at the Chevron and Jim at the Summit Merc
Again all that is asked is to not trespass on any of the adjacent private property and if you pack it in pack it out
14
Working hard to support the snowmobiling communitybull Keepingtrailsopenanddevelopingnewtrailsbull Supportingtrailgroomingbull Initiatingandsupportinglawsuitsthatthreatenaccessbull Encouragingsnowmobilerparticipationinclubsandassociationsbull Promotingsnowmobilingasafamilyactivitybull ProvidingsafetyawarenessandeducationthroughtheSafeRidersprogram
Agreatpartnershipforthesnowmobilingcommunity
ANNOUNCEMENTSLook to this section for future announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS bull January 3 - Salt Lake Valley Club Ride bull January 7-25 - Snowmobile Safety Week bull January 23 - Golden Spike Snowmobile Association
WHY ADVERTISE IN THE SNOW SCOOP
According to the latest economic data total annual expenditures resulting from snowmobiling in Utah exceed $60 million
Our readers bull Are 87 male with a median age of 45 bull Have an average annual household income
exceeding $100000 bull Spend over $6000 per person annually on snowmobiling bull Average 14 trips per season bull Our latest survey shows bull 100 of respondents read every issue of the Snow Scoop bull Snow Scoop in-home time averages 75 days bull Over 80 of our readers own other
OHVrsquosrecreation equipmentOur online presence
bull 96 of our readers have high speed internet and shop online
bull 25 of our site visits are from our membership bull 75 of our site visits are by those who may not
have seen your ad Plan now to capture your share of snowmobile dollars Advertise in the Utah Snow Scoop Call Stacey at 8015107796 to reserve your space today
BECAUSE ITrsquoS PROFITABLE
utahsnowscoopyahoocom 801 510 7796
JOIN THE UTAH SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Utah Snowmobile Association Represents ALL Snowmobilers in Utah by
bull Maintaining amp expanding trailheads bull Working to protect land access
bull Improving trail marking amp grooming bull Lobbying for positive legislation bull Distributing critical information
bull Sponsoring the Annual Snow Show bull Assisting in educationsafety
bull Working with land administrators bull Assisting in search amp rescue
bull Maintaining website wwwsnowutcomMembership Includes
bull Free ADampD Life Insurance bull Six Issues of the ldquoSnow Scooprdquo E-Newsletter
bull Membership Card program enrollment bull ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo access to the website
bull Updates on critical Issues bull Club InformationContacts
MEM
BER
SHIP
APP
LIC
ATIO
NA
nnua
l Due
s
$2
0 In
divi
dual
$3
0 Fa
mily
$1
0 St
uden
t (lt2
5)
$75
Busi
ness
Nam
e
Phon
e
Add
ress
City
St
ate
Zi
p
Emai
l
Plea
se se
nd a
pplic
atio
n an
d ch
eck
to
Uta
h Sn
owm
obile
Ass
ocia
tion
179
4 N
625
0 E
Ede
n U
T 8
4310
Join
onl
ine
at w
ww
sno
wut
com
16
- GSSA News
- SLVC News
- KnowledgeMeans Access
- Utah State Parks
- USA Ride
- SnowmobileSafety is a Must
- CHalk creek riders
-
USA RIDEPlan on attending the 3rd annual
Utah Snowmobile Association Member Ride on Jan 31 2015
Keep watching the Snow Scoop for more info
11
Do you like fast snowmobiles free fooddrinks and a nice place to retire for the day
Lucky winner will receive 4 VIP tickets to the Hill Climb for all 4 days VIP status includes special seating food and drinks at the
event for all four days Lodging will be provided by the Flying Sad-dle Resort in Alpine WY which includes two private cabin rentals
and two $150 food vouchers to be used in the steakhouse
the Utah Snowmobile Associationrsquos four day snowmobile getaway to the 40th Annual Jackson Hole Snow Devils
World Championship Hill Climb March 26th-29th
Tickets just $500Drawing to be held on March 1st 2015
All proceeds go to help fund USA and member clubsSee your club president for tickets or visit wwwsnowutcom
to purchase tickets online
12
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY IS A MUSTHaslett MI (November 25 2014) Safe responsible riding is actively supported and promoted by organized snowmobiling Snowmobile safety trainers have been conducting snowmobile safety classes for decades in the United States and Canada and in 1995 the community embraced the Safe Riders You Make Snowmobiling Safecopy safety campaign - the guidepost for safe snowmobiling behavior
The Safe Riders campaign highlights that individual behav-ior and responsibility is the key to making snowmobiling safe Snowmobilers understand that snowmobiling is fun but it is work too It challenges the body and the mind and you need to be atten-tive while snowmobiling Safe snowmobilers know their abilities and understand not to go beyond them
Snowmobile safety begins with the machine which is built to the highest standards It is the responsibility of snowmobilers to keep their machine in top running condition following all of the rec-ommended pre-ride checklists found in the ownerrsquos manual and making sure the vehicle is in top notch shape before riding
Snowmobilers also understand the need to dress appropriately while snowmobiling Individuals must wear warm clothing gener-ally supplied through the snowmobile manufacturers and dealers The clothing includes dressing in layers with high quality jackets bibbs boots gloves and a certified helmet
Snowmobilers need to think ahead and prepare where they are going to ride It is best to file a plan with family or friends and let people where you are going to snowmobile You need to be famil-iar with the riding area and or ride with individuals who have been there before
Safe snowmobilers follow the key guidelines of the Safe Riders campaign
bull Snowmobiling and alcohol donrsquot mix - donrsquot drink and ride bull Ride safe stay on the trail and respect private property bull One is the loneliest number never ride alone bull When riding on the trail ride right and ride smart Stay in Control bull Smart Riders are safe riders and they take snowmobile safety trainingrefresher courses bull Snowmobilers know before they go and always check local ice conditions bull When night riding safe riders slow down and expect the unexpectedSafe mountain riders know that avalanche safety training and
awareness is of special importance There are 5 key avalanche safety guidelines which should always be remembered when riding in the mountains
1 Get the Gear Ensure everyone has an avalanche transceiver shovel and probe on their person and knows how to use them
2 Get the Training Take an avalanche course which will high-light key issues
3 Get the Forecast Make a riding plan based on the current ava-lanche and weather forecast
4 Get the Picture If you see recent avalanche activity unstable snow exists Riding on or under slopes is dangerous
5 Get Out of Harmrsquos Way One at a time on all avalanche slopes Donrsquot go to help your stuck friend the extra weight could initi-ate an avalanche Also donrsquot group up in runout zones or at the base of mountains
Snowmobile safety training courses are available throughout North America and can be found by visiting your state or provincial snow-mobile association website For a list of all of the snowmobile associationsfederations visit our web site
To interact with other snowmobilers visit and ldquoLikerdquo our Facebook page
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BE A SAFE RIDER
YOUR SNOWMOBILE BASE CAMPALPINE WYOMING
877-772-4422
Hotel amp Cabins - Indoor Pool amp Hot TubSteak and Seafood RestaurantWestern Sports BarSnowmobile Rental Available7 Quiet Acres on the Snake River 35 miles south of Jackson HoleThe Flying Saddle Resort Wyomingrsquos only full-service year round resort located on the banks of the Snake River Our peaceful setting surrounded by spectacular mountains allows direct access to 337+ miles of groomed snowmobile trails - making us the perfect choice for your next vacation Call today to schedule your reservation
FLYINGSADDLERESORTCOMhighways 89 amp 26 | 307-654-4422
Top 4 Snowmobile Destination SnoWest
CHALK CREEK RIDERSby Doug WildeEstablished 2005 Our club is approximately 35 members strong who are mostly locals in the Coalville area but membership is open to anyone who would like to support and join us in keeping the Chalk Creek Trail System open for today and into the future If you would like more information please contact us at (435)336-4496 or e-mail wesntracallwestcom Think Lots of Snow for 2014-2015
Our Mission Statement ldquoTo ensure responsible and sustainable Winter Recreational use of the County right-a-way from Chalk Creek (State Corner) to the Wasatch-Cache National Forest Boundary (Whitney area)rdquo
Chalk Creek Trailhead
The trailhead is in Summit County and has been utilized by snowmobilerrsquos for more than 40 years It is close proximity to Coalville thus making it very popular to locals and others from Wyoming and the Wasatch front This trail is approximately 18 miles long which trav-els through very pristine ldquoprivate propertyrdquo and connects to the hundred plus miles of groomed trails in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest near WhitneyMirror Lake Complex Today this trail is open for everyone to enjoy but please ldquoNo Trespassingrdquo until reaching forest boundary which is the warming hut at Whitney
Special Focus this last fall was the following
bull Rock removal (snowmobile loving stones) bull Basic cleaning of trail of litter than has accu-mulated over the summer and fall hunting
bull Trimming and removal of trees that restrict the grooming process
bull Trespass signage Current update of Chalk Creek Trailhead
A bunch of trees had fallen late this fall across the trail once again that required club mem-bers to remove The plan will be to groom trail as needed with no posted schedule All of us need to stay on the trail as currently this area is being watched closely for trespassing Enjoy be careful and have fun while snowmobiling in this fantastic area Coalville is also great place to get your snowmobiling supplies and you will always get a smile from Tommy at the Chevron and Jim at the Summit Merc
Again all that is asked is to not trespass on any of the adjacent private property and if you pack it in pack it out
14
Working hard to support the snowmobiling communitybull Keepingtrailsopenanddevelopingnewtrailsbull Supportingtrailgroomingbull Initiatingandsupportinglawsuitsthatthreatenaccessbull Encouragingsnowmobilerparticipationinclubsandassociationsbull Promotingsnowmobilingasafamilyactivitybull ProvidingsafetyawarenessandeducationthroughtheSafeRidersprogram
Agreatpartnershipforthesnowmobilingcommunity
ANNOUNCEMENTSLook to this section for future announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS bull January 3 - Salt Lake Valley Club Ride bull January 7-25 - Snowmobile Safety Week bull January 23 - Golden Spike Snowmobile Association
WHY ADVERTISE IN THE SNOW SCOOP
According to the latest economic data total annual expenditures resulting from snowmobiling in Utah exceed $60 million
Our readers bull Are 87 male with a median age of 45 bull Have an average annual household income
exceeding $100000 bull Spend over $6000 per person annually on snowmobiling bull Average 14 trips per season bull Our latest survey shows bull 100 of respondents read every issue of the Snow Scoop bull Snow Scoop in-home time averages 75 days bull Over 80 of our readers own other
OHVrsquosrecreation equipmentOur online presence
bull 96 of our readers have high speed internet and shop online
bull 25 of our site visits are from our membership bull 75 of our site visits are by those who may not
have seen your ad Plan now to capture your share of snowmobile dollars Advertise in the Utah Snow Scoop Call Stacey at 8015107796 to reserve your space today
BECAUSE ITrsquoS PROFITABLE
utahsnowscoopyahoocom 801 510 7796
JOIN THE UTAH SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Utah Snowmobile Association Represents ALL Snowmobilers in Utah by
bull Maintaining amp expanding trailheads bull Working to protect land access
bull Improving trail marking amp grooming bull Lobbying for positive legislation bull Distributing critical information
bull Sponsoring the Annual Snow Show bull Assisting in educationsafety
bull Working with land administrators bull Assisting in search amp rescue
bull Maintaining website wwwsnowutcomMembership Includes
bull Free ADampD Life Insurance bull Six Issues of the ldquoSnow Scooprdquo E-Newsletter
bull Membership Card program enrollment bull ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo access to the website
bull Updates on critical Issues bull Club InformationContacts
MEM
BER
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APP
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ATIO
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- GSSA News
- SLVC News
- KnowledgeMeans Access
- Utah State Parks
- USA Ride
- SnowmobileSafety is a Must
- CHalk creek riders
-
11
Do you like fast snowmobiles free fooddrinks and a nice place to retire for the day
Lucky winner will receive 4 VIP tickets to the Hill Climb for all 4 days VIP status includes special seating food and drinks at the
event for all four days Lodging will be provided by the Flying Sad-dle Resort in Alpine WY which includes two private cabin rentals
and two $150 food vouchers to be used in the steakhouse
the Utah Snowmobile Associationrsquos four day snowmobile getaway to the 40th Annual Jackson Hole Snow Devils
World Championship Hill Climb March 26th-29th
Tickets just $500Drawing to be held on March 1st 2015
All proceeds go to help fund USA and member clubsSee your club president for tickets or visit wwwsnowutcom
to purchase tickets online
12
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY IS A MUSTHaslett MI (November 25 2014) Safe responsible riding is actively supported and promoted by organized snowmobiling Snowmobile safety trainers have been conducting snowmobile safety classes for decades in the United States and Canada and in 1995 the community embraced the Safe Riders You Make Snowmobiling Safecopy safety campaign - the guidepost for safe snowmobiling behavior
The Safe Riders campaign highlights that individual behav-ior and responsibility is the key to making snowmobiling safe Snowmobilers understand that snowmobiling is fun but it is work too It challenges the body and the mind and you need to be atten-tive while snowmobiling Safe snowmobilers know their abilities and understand not to go beyond them
Snowmobile safety begins with the machine which is built to the highest standards It is the responsibility of snowmobilers to keep their machine in top running condition following all of the rec-ommended pre-ride checklists found in the ownerrsquos manual and making sure the vehicle is in top notch shape before riding
Snowmobilers also understand the need to dress appropriately while snowmobiling Individuals must wear warm clothing gener-ally supplied through the snowmobile manufacturers and dealers The clothing includes dressing in layers with high quality jackets bibbs boots gloves and a certified helmet
Snowmobilers need to think ahead and prepare where they are going to ride It is best to file a plan with family or friends and let people where you are going to snowmobile You need to be famil-iar with the riding area and or ride with individuals who have been there before
Safe snowmobilers follow the key guidelines of the Safe Riders campaign
bull Snowmobiling and alcohol donrsquot mix - donrsquot drink and ride bull Ride safe stay on the trail and respect private property bull One is the loneliest number never ride alone bull When riding on the trail ride right and ride smart Stay in Control bull Smart Riders are safe riders and they take snowmobile safety trainingrefresher courses bull Snowmobilers know before they go and always check local ice conditions bull When night riding safe riders slow down and expect the unexpectedSafe mountain riders know that avalanche safety training and
awareness is of special importance There are 5 key avalanche safety guidelines which should always be remembered when riding in the mountains
1 Get the Gear Ensure everyone has an avalanche transceiver shovel and probe on their person and knows how to use them
2 Get the Training Take an avalanche course which will high-light key issues
3 Get the Forecast Make a riding plan based on the current ava-lanche and weather forecast
4 Get the Picture If you see recent avalanche activity unstable snow exists Riding on or under slopes is dangerous
5 Get Out of Harmrsquos Way One at a time on all avalanche slopes Donrsquot go to help your stuck friend the extra weight could initi-ate an avalanche Also donrsquot group up in runout zones or at the base of mountains
Snowmobile safety training courses are available throughout North America and can be found by visiting your state or provincial snow-mobile association website For a list of all of the snowmobile associationsfederations visit our web site
To interact with other snowmobilers visit and ldquoLikerdquo our Facebook page
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BE A SAFE RIDER
YOUR SNOWMOBILE BASE CAMPALPINE WYOMING
877-772-4422
Hotel amp Cabins - Indoor Pool amp Hot TubSteak and Seafood RestaurantWestern Sports BarSnowmobile Rental Available7 Quiet Acres on the Snake River 35 miles south of Jackson HoleThe Flying Saddle Resort Wyomingrsquos only full-service year round resort located on the banks of the Snake River Our peaceful setting surrounded by spectacular mountains allows direct access to 337+ miles of groomed snowmobile trails - making us the perfect choice for your next vacation Call today to schedule your reservation
FLYINGSADDLERESORTCOMhighways 89 amp 26 | 307-654-4422
Top 4 Snowmobile Destination SnoWest
CHALK CREEK RIDERSby Doug WildeEstablished 2005 Our club is approximately 35 members strong who are mostly locals in the Coalville area but membership is open to anyone who would like to support and join us in keeping the Chalk Creek Trail System open for today and into the future If you would like more information please contact us at (435)336-4496 or e-mail wesntracallwestcom Think Lots of Snow for 2014-2015
Our Mission Statement ldquoTo ensure responsible and sustainable Winter Recreational use of the County right-a-way from Chalk Creek (State Corner) to the Wasatch-Cache National Forest Boundary (Whitney area)rdquo
Chalk Creek Trailhead
The trailhead is in Summit County and has been utilized by snowmobilerrsquos for more than 40 years It is close proximity to Coalville thus making it very popular to locals and others from Wyoming and the Wasatch front This trail is approximately 18 miles long which trav-els through very pristine ldquoprivate propertyrdquo and connects to the hundred plus miles of groomed trails in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest near WhitneyMirror Lake Complex Today this trail is open for everyone to enjoy but please ldquoNo Trespassingrdquo until reaching forest boundary which is the warming hut at Whitney
Special Focus this last fall was the following
bull Rock removal (snowmobile loving stones) bull Basic cleaning of trail of litter than has accu-mulated over the summer and fall hunting
bull Trimming and removal of trees that restrict the grooming process
bull Trespass signage Current update of Chalk Creek Trailhead
A bunch of trees had fallen late this fall across the trail once again that required club mem-bers to remove The plan will be to groom trail as needed with no posted schedule All of us need to stay on the trail as currently this area is being watched closely for trespassing Enjoy be careful and have fun while snowmobiling in this fantastic area Coalville is also great place to get your snowmobiling supplies and you will always get a smile from Tommy at the Chevron and Jim at the Summit Merc
Again all that is asked is to not trespass on any of the adjacent private property and if you pack it in pack it out
14
Working hard to support the snowmobiling communitybull Keepingtrailsopenanddevelopingnewtrailsbull Supportingtrailgroomingbull Initiatingandsupportinglawsuitsthatthreatenaccessbull Encouragingsnowmobilerparticipationinclubsandassociationsbull Promotingsnowmobilingasafamilyactivitybull ProvidingsafetyawarenessandeducationthroughtheSafeRidersprogram
Agreatpartnershipforthesnowmobilingcommunity
ANNOUNCEMENTSLook to this section for future announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS bull January 3 - Salt Lake Valley Club Ride bull January 7-25 - Snowmobile Safety Week bull January 23 - Golden Spike Snowmobile Association
WHY ADVERTISE IN THE SNOW SCOOP
According to the latest economic data total annual expenditures resulting from snowmobiling in Utah exceed $60 million
Our readers bull Are 87 male with a median age of 45 bull Have an average annual household income
exceeding $100000 bull Spend over $6000 per person annually on snowmobiling bull Average 14 trips per season bull Our latest survey shows bull 100 of respondents read every issue of the Snow Scoop bull Snow Scoop in-home time averages 75 days bull Over 80 of our readers own other
OHVrsquosrecreation equipmentOur online presence
bull 96 of our readers have high speed internet and shop online
bull 25 of our site visits are from our membership bull 75 of our site visits are by those who may not
have seen your ad Plan now to capture your share of snowmobile dollars Advertise in the Utah Snow Scoop Call Stacey at 8015107796 to reserve your space today
BECAUSE ITrsquoS PROFITABLE
utahsnowscoopyahoocom 801 510 7796
JOIN THE UTAH SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Utah Snowmobile Association Represents ALL Snowmobilers in Utah by
bull Maintaining amp expanding trailheads bull Working to protect land access
bull Improving trail marking amp grooming bull Lobbying for positive legislation bull Distributing critical information
bull Sponsoring the Annual Snow Show bull Assisting in educationsafety
bull Working with land administrators bull Assisting in search amp rescue
bull Maintaining website wwwsnowutcomMembership Includes
bull Free ADampD Life Insurance bull Six Issues of the ldquoSnow Scooprdquo E-Newsletter
bull Membership Card program enrollment bull ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo access to the website
bull Updates on critical Issues bull Club InformationContacts
MEM
BER
SHIP
APP
LIC
ATIO
NA
nnua
l Due
s
$2
0 In
divi
dual
$3
0 Fa
mily
$1
0 St
uden
t (lt2
5)
$75
Busi
ness
Nam
e
Phon
e
Add
ress
City
St
ate
Zi
p
Emai
l
Plea
se se
nd a
pplic
atio
n an
d ch
eck
to
Uta
h Sn
owm
obile
Ass
ocia
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179
4 N
625
0 E
Ede
n U
T 8
4310
Join
onl
ine
at w
ww
sno
wut
com
16
- GSSA News
- SLVC News
- KnowledgeMeans Access
- Utah State Parks
- USA Ride
- SnowmobileSafety is a Must
- CHalk creek riders
-
12
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY IS A MUSTHaslett MI (November 25 2014) Safe responsible riding is actively supported and promoted by organized snowmobiling Snowmobile safety trainers have been conducting snowmobile safety classes for decades in the United States and Canada and in 1995 the community embraced the Safe Riders You Make Snowmobiling Safecopy safety campaign - the guidepost for safe snowmobiling behavior
The Safe Riders campaign highlights that individual behav-ior and responsibility is the key to making snowmobiling safe Snowmobilers understand that snowmobiling is fun but it is work too It challenges the body and the mind and you need to be atten-tive while snowmobiling Safe snowmobilers know their abilities and understand not to go beyond them
Snowmobile safety begins with the machine which is built to the highest standards It is the responsibility of snowmobilers to keep their machine in top running condition following all of the rec-ommended pre-ride checklists found in the ownerrsquos manual and making sure the vehicle is in top notch shape before riding
Snowmobilers also understand the need to dress appropriately while snowmobiling Individuals must wear warm clothing gener-ally supplied through the snowmobile manufacturers and dealers The clothing includes dressing in layers with high quality jackets bibbs boots gloves and a certified helmet
Snowmobilers need to think ahead and prepare where they are going to ride It is best to file a plan with family or friends and let people where you are going to snowmobile You need to be famil-iar with the riding area and or ride with individuals who have been there before
Safe snowmobilers follow the key guidelines of the Safe Riders campaign
bull Snowmobiling and alcohol donrsquot mix - donrsquot drink and ride bull Ride safe stay on the trail and respect private property bull One is the loneliest number never ride alone bull When riding on the trail ride right and ride smart Stay in Control bull Smart Riders are safe riders and they take snowmobile safety trainingrefresher courses bull Snowmobilers know before they go and always check local ice conditions bull When night riding safe riders slow down and expect the unexpectedSafe mountain riders know that avalanche safety training and
awareness is of special importance There are 5 key avalanche safety guidelines which should always be remembered when riding in the mountains
1 Get the Gear Ensure everyone has an avalanche transceiver shovel and probe on their person and knows how to use them
2 Get the Training Take an avalanche course which will high-light key issues
3 Get the Forecast Make a riding plan based on the current ava-lanche and weather forecast
4 Get the Picture If you see recent avalanche activity unstable snow exists Riding on or under slopes is dangerous
5 Get Out of Harmrsquos Way One at a time on all avalanche slopes Donrsquot go to help your stuck friend the extra weight could initi-ate an avalanche Also donrsquot group up in runout zones or at the base of mountains
Snowmobile safety training courses are available throughout North America and can be found by visiting your state or provincial snow-mobile association website For a list of all of the snowmobile associationsfederations visit our web site
To interact with other snowmobilers visit and ldquoLikerdquo our Facebook page
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BE A SAFE RIDER
YOUR SNOWMOBILE BASE CAMPALPINE WYOMING
877-772-4422
Hotel amp Cabins - Indoor Pool amp Hot TubSteak and Seafood RestaurantWestern Sports BarSnowmobile Rental Available7 Quiet Acres on the Snake River 35 miles south of Jackson HoleThe Flying Saddle Resort Wyomingrsquos only full-service year round resort located on the banks of the Snake River Our peaceful setting surrounded by spectacular mountains allows direct access to 337+ miles of groomed snowmobile trails - making us the perfect choice for your next vacation Call today to schedule your reservation
FLYINGSADDLERESORTCOMhighways 89 amp 26 | 307-654-4422
Top 4 Snowmobile Destination SnoWest
CHALK CREEK RIDERSby Doug WildeEstablished 2005 Our club is approximately 35 members strong who are mostly locals in the Coalville area but membership is open to anyone who would like to support and join us in keeping the Chalk Creek Trail System open for today and into the future If you would like more information please contact us at (435)336-4496 or e-mail wesntracallwestcom Think Lots of Snow for 2014-2015
Our Mission Statement ldquoTo ensure responsible and sustainable Winter Recreational use of the County right-a-way from Chalk Creek (State Corner) to the Wasatch-Cache National Forest Boundary (Whitney area)rdquo
Chalk Creek Trailhead
The trailhead is in Summit County and has been utilized by snowmobilerrsquos for more than 40 years It is close proximity to Coalville thus making it very popular to locals and others from Wyoming and the Wasatch front This trail is approximately 18 miles long which trav-els through very pristine ldquoprivate propertyrdquo and connects to the hundred plus miles of groomed trails in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest near WhitneyMirror Lake Complex Today this trail is open for everyone to enjoy but please ldquoNo Trespassingrdquo until reaching forest boundary which is the warming hut at Whitney
Special Focus this last fall was the following
bull Rock removal (snowmobile loving stones) bull Basic cleaning of trail of litter than has accu-mulated over the summer and fall hunting
bull Trimming and removal of trees that restrict the grooming process
bull Trespass signage Current update of Chalk Creek Trailhead
A bunch of trees had fallen late this fall across the trail once again that required club mem-bers to remove The plan will be to groom trail as needed with no posted schedule All of us need to stay on the trail as currently this area is being watched closely for trespassing Enjoy be careful and have fun while snowmobiling in this fantastic area Coalville is also great place to get your snowmobiling supplies and you will always get a smile from Tommy at the Chevron and Jim at the Summit Merc
Again all that is asked is to not trespass on any of the adjacent private property and if you pack it in pack it out
14
Working hard to support the snowmobiling communitybull Keepingtrailsopenanddevelopingnewtrailsbull Supportingtrailgroomingbull Initiatingandsupportinglawsuitsthatthreatenaccessbull Encouragingsnowmobilerparticipationinclubsandassociationsbull Promotingsnowmobilingasafamilyactivitybull ProvidingsafetyawarenessandeducationthroughtheSafeRidersprogram
Agreatpartnershipforthesnowmobilingcommunity
ANNOUNCEMENTSLook to this section for future announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS bull January 3 - Salt Lake Valley Club Ride bull January 7-25 - Snowmobile Safety Week bull January 23 - Golden Spike Snowmobile Association
WHY ADVERTISE IN THE SNOW SCOOP
According to the latest economic data total annual expenditures resulting from snowmobiling in Utah exceed $60 million
Our readers bull Are 87 male with a median age of 45 bull Have an average annual household income
exceeding $100000 bull Spend over $6000 per person annually on snowmobiling bull Average 14 trips per season bull Our latest survey shows bull 100 of respondents read every issue of the Snow Scoop bull Snow Scoop in-home time averages 75 days bull Over 80 of our readers own other
OHVrsquosrecreation equipmentOur online presence
bull 96 of our readers have high speed internet and shop online
bull 25 of our site visits are from our membership bull 75 of our site visits are by those who may not
have seen your ad Plan now to capture your share of snowmobile dollars Advertise in the Utah Snow Scoop Call Stacey at 8015107796 to reserve your space today
BECAUSE ITrsquoS PROFITABLE
utahsnowscoopyahoocom 801 510 7796
JOIN THE UTAH SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Utah Snowmobile Association Represents ALL Snowmobilers in Utah by
bull Maintaining amp expanding trailheads bull Working to protect land access
bull Improving trail marking amp grooming bull Lobbying for positive legislation bull Distributing critical information
bull Sponsoring the Annual Snow Show bull Assisting in educationsafety
bull Working with land administrators bull Assisting in search amp rescue
bull Maintaining website wwwsnowutcomMembership Includes
bull Free ADampD Life Insurance bull Six Issues of the ldquoSnow Scooprdquo E-Newsletter
bull Membership Card program enrollment bull ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo access to the website
bull Updates on critical Issues bull Club InformationContacts
MEM
BER
SHIP
APP
LIC
ATIO
NA
nnua
l Due
s
$2
0 In
divi
dual
$3
0 Fa
mily
$1
0 St
uden
t (lt2
5)
$75
Busi
ness
Nam
e
Phon
e
Add
ress
City
St
ate
Zi
p
Emai
l
Plea
se se
nd a
pplic
atio
n an
d ch
eck
to
Uta
h Sn
owm
obile
Ass
ocia
tion
179
4 N
625
0 E
Ede
n U
T 8
4310
Join
onl
ine
at w
ww
sno
wut
com
16
- GSSA News
- SLVC News
- KnowledgeMeans Access
- Utah State Parks
- USA Ride
- SnowmobileSafety is a Must
- CHalk creek riders
-
YOUR SNOWMOBILE BASE CAMPALPINE WYOMING
877-772-4422
Hotel amp Cabins - Indoor Pool amp Hot TubSteak and Seafood RestaurantWestern Sports BarSnowmobile Rental Available7 Quiet Acres on the Snake River 35 miles south of Jackson HoleThe Flying Saddle Resort Wyomingrsquos only full-service year round resort located on the banks of the Snake River Our peaceful setting surrounded by spectacular mountains allows direct access to 337+ miles of groomed snowmobile trails - making us the perfect choice for your next vacation Call today to schedule your reservation
FLYINGSADDLERESORTCOMhighways 89 amp 26 | 307-654-4422
Top 4 Snowmobile Destination SnoWest
CHALK CREEK RIDERSby Doug WildeEstablished 2005 Our club is approximately 35 members strong who are mostly locals in the Coalville area but membership is open to anyone who would like to support and join us in keeping the Chalk Creek Trail System open for today and into the future If you would like more information please contact us at (435)336-4496 or e-mail wesntracallwestcom Think Lots of Snow for 2014-2015
Our Mission Statement ldquoTo ensure responsible and sustainable Winter Recreational use of the County right-a-way from Chalk Creek (State Corner) to the Wasatch-Cache National Forest Boundary (Whitney area)rdquo
Chalk Creek Trailhead
The trailhead is in Summit County and has been utilized by snowmobilerrsquos for more than 40 years It is close proximity to Coalville thus making it very popular to locals and others from Wyoming and the Wasatch front This trail is approximately 18 miles long which trav-els through very pristine ldquoprivate propertyrdquo and connects to the hundred plus miles of groomed trails in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest near WhitneyMirror Lake Complex Today this trail is open for everyone to enjoy but please ldquoNo Trespassingrdquo until reaching forest boundary which is the warming hut at Whitney
Special Focus this last fall was the following
bull Rock removal (snowmobile loving stones) bull Basic cleaning of trail of litter than has accu-mulated over the summer and fall hunting
bull Trimming and removal of trees that restrict the grooming process
bull Trespass signage Current update of Chalk Creek Trailhead
A bunch of trees had fallen late this fall across the trail once again that required club mem-bers to remove The plan will be to groom trail as needed with no posted schedule All of us need to stay on the trail as currently this area is being watched closely for trespassing Enjoy be careful and have fun while snowmobiling in this fantastic area Coalville is also great place to get your snowmobiling supplies and you will always get a smile from Tommy at the Chevron and Jim at the Summit Merc
Again all that is asked is to not trespass on any of the adjacent private property and if you pack it in pack it out
14
Working hard to support the snowmobiling communitybull Keepingtrailsopenanddevelopingnewtrailsbull Supportingtrailgroomingbull Initiatingandsupportinglawsuitsthatthreatenaccessbull Encouragingsnowmobilerparticipationinclubsandassociationsbull Promotingsnowmobilingasafamilyactivitybull ProvidingsafetyawarenessandeducationthroughtheSafeRidersprogram
Agreatpartnershipforthesnowmobilingcommunity
ANNOUNCEMENTSLook to this section for future announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS bull January 3 - Salt Lake Valley Club Ride bull January 7-25 - Snowmobile Safety Week bull January 23 - Golden Spike Snowmobile Association
WHY ADVERTISE IN THE SNOW SCOOP
According to the latest economic data total annual expenditures resulting from snowmobiling in Utah exceed $60 million
Our readers bull Are 87 male with a median age of 45 bull Have an average annual household income
exceeding $100000 bull Spend over $6000 per person annually on snowmobiling bull Average 14 trips per season bull Our latest survey shows bull 100 of respondents read every issue of the Snow Scoop bull Snow Scoop in-home time averages 75 days bull Over 80 of our readers own other
OHVrsquosrecreation equipmentOur online presence
bull 96 of our readers have high speed internet and shop online
bull 25 of our site visits are from our membership bull 75 of our site visits are by those who may not
have seen your ad Plan now to capture your share of snowmobile dollars Advertise in the Utah Snow Scoop Call Stacey at 8015107796 to reserve your space today
BECAUSE ITrsquoS PROFITABLE
utahsnowscoopyahoocom 801 510 7796
JOIN THE UTAH SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Utah Snowmobile Association Represents ALL Snowmobilers in Utah by
bull Maintaining amp expanding trailheads bull Working to protect land access
bull Improving trail marking amp grooming bull Lobbying for positive legislation bull Distributing critical information
bull Sponsoring the Annual Snow Show bull Assisting in educationsafety
bull Working with land administrators bull Assisting in search amp rescue
bull Maintaining website wwwsnowutcomMembership Includes
bull Free ADampD Life Insurance bull Six Issues of the ldquoSnow Scooprdquo E-Newsletter
bull Membership Card program enrollment bull ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo access to the website
bull Updates on critical Issues bull Club InformationContacts
MEM
BER
SHIP
APP
LIC
ATIO
NA
nnua
l Due
s
$2
0 In
divi
dual
$3
0 Fa
mily
$1
0 St
uden
t (lt2
5)
$75
Busi
ness
Nam
e
Phon
e
Add
ress
City
St
ate
Zi
p
Emai
l
Plea
se se
nd a
pplic
atio
n an
d ch
eck
to
Uta
h Sn
owm
obile
Ass
ocia
tion
179
4 N
625
0 E
Ede
n U
T 8
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CHALK CREEK RIDERSby Doug WildeEstablished 2005 Our club is approximately 35 members strong who are mostly locals in the Coalville area but membership is open to anyone who would like to support and join us in keeping the Chalk Creek Trail System open for today and into the future If you would like more information please contact us at (435)336-4496 or e-mail wesntracallwestcom Think Lots of Snow for 2014-2015
Our Mission Statement ldquoTo ensure responsible and sustainable Winter Recreational use of the County right-a-way from Chalk Creek (State Corner) to the Wasatch-Cache National Forest Boundary (Whitney area)rdquo
Chalk Creek Trailhead
The trailhead is in Summit County and has been utilized by snowmobilerrsquos for more than 40 years It is close proximity to Coalville thus making it very popular to locals and others from Wyoming and the Wasatch front This trail is approximately 18 miles long which trav-els through very pristine ldquoprivate propertyrdquo and connects to the hundred plus miles of groomed trails in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest near WhitneyMirror Lake Complex Today this trail is open for everyone to enjoy but please ldquoNo Trespassingrdquo until reaching forest boundary which is the warming hut at Whitney
Special Focus this last fall was the following
bull Rock removal (snowmobile loving stones) bull Basic cleaning of trail of litter than has accu-mulated over the summer and fall hunting
bull Trimming and removal of trees that restrict the grooming process
bull Trespass signage Current update of Chalk Creek Trailhead
A bunch of trees had fallen late this fall across the trail once again that required club mem-bers to remove The plan will be to groom trail as needed with no posted schedule All of us need to stay on the trail as currently this area is being watched closely for trespassing Enjoy be careful and have fun while snowmobiling in this fantastic area Coalville is also great place to get your snowmobiling supplies and you will always get a smile from Tommy at the Chevron and Jim at the Summit Merc
Again all that is asked is to not trespass on any of the adjacent private property and if you pack it in pack it out
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Working hard to support the snowmobiling communitybull Keepingtrailsopenanddevelopingnewtrailsbull Supportingtrailgroomingbull Initiatingandsupportinglawsuitsthatthreatenaccessbull Encouragingsnowmobilerparticipationinclubsandassociationsbull Promotingsnowmobilingasafamilyactivitybull ProvidingsafetyawarenessandeducationthroughtheSafeRidersprogram
Agreatpartnershipforthesnowmobilingcommunity
ANNOUNCEMENTSLook to this section for future announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS bull January 3 - Salt Lake Valley Club Ride bull January 7-25 - Snowmobile Safety Week bull January 23 - Golden Spike Snowmobile Association
WHY ADVERTISE IN THE SNOW SCOOP
According to the latest economic data total annual expenditures resulting from snowmobiling in Utah exceed $60 million
Our readers bull Are 87 male with a median age of 45 bull Have an average annual household income
exceeding $100000 bull Spend over $6000 per person annually on snowmobiling bull Average 14 trips per season bull Our latest survey shows bull 100 of respondents read every issue of the Snow Scoop bull Snow Scoop in-home time averages 75 days bull Over 80 of our readers own other
OHVrsquosrecreation equipmentOur online presence
bull 96 of our readers have high speed internet and shop online
bull 25 of our site visits are from our membership bull 75 of our site visits are by those who may not
have seen your ad Plan now to capture your share of snowmobile dollars Advertise in the Utah Snow Scoop Call Stacey at 8015107796 to reserve your space today
BECAUSE ITrsquoS PROFITABLE
utahsnowscoopyahoocom 801 510 7796
JOIN THE UTAH SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Utah Snowmobile Association Represents ALL Snowmobilers in Utah by
bull Maintaining amp expanding trailheads bull Working to protect land access
bull Improving trail marking amp grooming bull Lobbying for positive legislation bull Distributing critical information
bull Sponsoring the Annual Snow Show bull Assisting in educationsafety
bull Working with land administrators bull Assisting in search amp rescue
bull Maintaining website wwwsnowutcomMembership Includes
bull Free ADampD Life Insurance bull Six Issues of the ldquoSnow Scooprdquo E-Newsletter
bull Membership Card program enrollment bull ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo access to the website
bull Updates on critical Issues bull Club InformationContacts
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BER
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- GSSA News
- SLVC News
- KnowledgeMeans Access
- Utah State Parks
- USA Ride
- SnowmobileSafety is a Must
- CHalk creek riders
-
Working hard to support the snowmobiling communitybull Keepingtrailsopenanddevelopingnewtrailsbull Supportingtrailgroomingbull Initiatingandsupportinglawsuitsthatthreatenaccessbull Encouragingsnowmobilerparticipationinclubsandassociationsbull Promotingsnowmobilingasafamilyactivitybull ProvidingsafetyawarenessandeducationthroughtheSafeRidersprogram
Agreatpartnershipforthesnowmobilingcommunity
ANNOUNCEMENTSLook to this section for future announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS bull January 3 - Salt Lake Valley Club Ride bull January 7-25 - Snowmobile Safety Week bull January 23 - Golden Spike Snowmobile Association
WHY ADVERTISE IN THE SNOW SCOOP
According to the latest economic data total annual expenditures resulting from snowmobiling in Utah exceed $60 million
Our readers bull Are 87 male with a median age of 45 bull Have an average annual household income
exceeding $100000 bull Spend over $6000 per person annually on snowmobiling bull Average 14 trips per season bull Our latest survey shows bull 100 of respondents read every issue of the Snow Scoop bull Snow Scoop in-home time averages 75 days bull Over 80 of our readers own other
OHVrsquosrecreation equipmentOur online presence
bull 96 of our readers have high speed internet and shop online
bull 25 of our site visits are from our membership bull 75 of our site visits are by those who may not
have seen your ad Plan now to capture your share of snowmobile dollars Advertise in the Utah Snow Scoop Call Stacey at 8015107796 to reserve your space today
BECAUSE ITrsquoS PROFITABLE
utahsnowscoopyahoocom 801 510 7796
JOIN THE UTAH SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Utah Snowmobile Association Represents ALL Snowmobilers in Utah by
bull Maintaining amp expanding trailheads bull Working to protect land access
bull Improving trail marking amp grooming bull Lobbying for positive legislation bull Distributing critical information
bull Sponsoring the Annual Snow Show bull Assisting in educationsafety
bull Working with land administrators bull Assisting in search amp rescue
bull Maintaining website wwwsnowutcomMembership Includes
bull Free ADampD Life Insurance bull Six Issues of the ldquoSnow Scooprdquo E-Newsletter
bull Membership Card program enrollment bull ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo access to the website
bull Updates on critical Issues bull Club InformationContacts
MEM
BER
SHIP
APP
LIC
ATIO
NA
nnua
l Due
s
$2
0 In
divi
dual
$3
0 Fa
mily
$1
0 St
uden
t (lt2
5)
$75
Busi
ness
Nam
e
Phon
e
Add
ress
City
St
ate
Zi
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Emai
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Plea
se se
nd a
pplic
atio
n an
d ch
eck
to
Uta
h Sn
owm
obile
Ass
ocia
tion
179
4 N
625
0 E
Ede
n U
T 8
4310
Join
onl
ine
at w
ww
sno
wut
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16
- GSSA News
- SLVC News
- KnowledgeMeans Access
- Utah State Parks
- USA Ride
- SnowmobileSafety is a Must
- CHalk creek riders
-
ANNOUNCEMENTSLook to this section for future announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS bull January 3 - Salt Lake Valley Club Ride bull January 7-25 - Snowmobile Safety Week bull January 23 - Golden Spike Snowmobile Association
WHY ADVERTISE IN THE SNOW SCOOP
According to the latest economic data total annual expenditures resulting from snowmobiling in Utah exceed $60 million
Our readers bull Are 87 male with a median age of 45 bull Have an average annual household income
exceeding $100000 bull Spend over $6000 per person annually on snowmobiling bull Average 14 trips per season bull Our latest survey shows bull 100 of respondents read every issue of the Snow Scoop bull Snow Scoop in-home time averages 75 days bull Over 80 of our readers own other
OHVrsquosrecreation equipmentOur online presence
bull 96 of our readers have high speed internet and shop online
bull 25 of our site visits are from our membership bull 75 of our site visits are by those who may not
have seen your ad Plan now to capture your share of snowmobile dollars Advertise in the Utah Snow Scoop Call Stacey at 8015107796 to reserve your space today
BECAUSE ITrsquoS PROFITABLE
utahsnowscoopyahoocom 801 510 7796
JOIN THE UTAH SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Utah Snowmobile Association Represents ALL Snowmobilers in Utah by
bull Maintaining amp expanding trailheads bull Working to protect land access
bull Improving trail marking amp grooming bull Lobbying for positive legislation bull Distributing critical information
bull Sponsoring the Annual Snow Show bull Assisting in educationsafety
bull Working with land administrators bull Assisting in search amp rescue
bull Maintaining website wwwsnowutcomMembership Includes
bull Free ADampD Life Insurance bull Six Issues of the ldquoSnow Scooprdquo E-Newsletter
bull Membership Card program enrollment bull ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo access to the website
bull Updates on critical Issues bull Club InformationContacts
MEM
BER
SHIP
APP
LIC
ATIO
NA
nnua
l Due
s
$2
0 In
divi
dual
$3
0 Fa
mily
$1
0 St
uden
t (lt2
5)
$75
Busi
ness
Nam
e
Phon
e
Add
ress
City
St
ate
Zi
p
Emai
l
Plea
se se
nd a
pplic
atio
n an
d ch
eck
to
Uta
h Sn
owm
obile
Ass
ocia
tion
179
4 N
625
0 E
Ede
n U
T 8
4310
Join
onl
ine
at w
ww
sno
wut
com
16
- GSSA News
- SLVC News
- KnowledgeMeans Access
- Utah State Parks
- USA Ride
- SnowmobileSafety is a Must
- CHalk creek riders
-