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N E W Y O R K S T A T E S N O W M O B I L E A S S O C I A T I O N
D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 0
NEW YORK SNOWMOBILER
O N L I N E
RIDE NY TRAILS ABOUT MEMBERSHIP EVENTS SAFETY
COVID-19 and
Snowmobiling
in NY
Membership has its Benefits
Photo by Jon Halliday
NYSSA Online Magazine
The Official Publication of the
Contents New York State Snowmobile Association
P.O. Box 740 Central Square, NY 13036
www.nysnowmobiler.com
2020-2021 Officers
02 President’s Message President
Rosanne Warner
By Rosanne Warner president@nysnowmobiler.com
04
Vice President
Edward Zalar
From the Desk of the Executive vicepresident@nysnowmobiler.com
Secretary
Director Vacant
By Dominic Jacangelo secretary@nysnowmobiler.com
Treasurer
06 Trail Coordinator Report
John Occhino
treasurer@nysnowmobiler.com
By Jim Rolf
Staff
10 Hands on For Safety Executive Director
Dominic Jacangelo, 888-624-3849 x104
By Jim Blessing dominic@nysnowmobiler.com
14
Trail Coordinator
Jim Rolf, 888-624-3849 x102
Ask NYSSA jrolf@nysnowmobiler.com
Office Manager
18 Of The Year Awards
Jennifer Senf, 888-624-3849 x101
nyssaoffice@nysnowmobiler.com
Membership Helpline
20 Destination NY-Essex Co.
888-624-3849 x103
membership@nysnowmobiler.com
By Jon Halliday
23 Scholarship Opportunity
On The Cover:
Sunset on
24 Officer Nominations
Paradox Lake
Essex County
28
By
For Sale Jon Halliday
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President’s Message: State of the Association
by Rosanne Warner, NYSSA President
president@nysnowmobiler.com
Snowmobile Safety News
Lately everything you can think of has been blamed on Covid-19. Business closures, meeting cancelations, in-person
school attendance, government office hours, and a multitude of other things have seen huge changes since the entire pan-
demic began last spring. Snowmobile safety classes are no exception to the rule and finding a class has been harder than
ever.
Just last weekend, I was notified that there would be some cancelations of safety classes around my area due to the increase
in covid positive cases seen throughout the Upstate region. One club in the state debated on whether or not they should
follow suit and cancel like so many others have.
On Saturday, December
12th, the Tri-Valley
Trail Riders in Madi-
son/Oneida Counties
debated and decided to
move forward with the
in-person class as they
felt it was important to
educate the participants
who wanted to learn
more about safe snow-
mobiling.
With that, I am happy
to report that nineteen
students successfully
passed the class and the
club took COVID-19
safety to the nth-degree
to assure that the class
was as safe as it possi-
bly could be.
A limited number of attendees were accepted and all were required to pre-register, bring their own pen, practice social dis-
tancing and wear a mask throughout the duration of the class. Every participant went through a health screening, including
temperature checks and information gathering for tracing purposes as soon as they entered the building. Eight foot tables
were used and spaced more than six feet apart with one student per table unless they were attending with a family member.
Every table was provided hand sanitizer and was preloaded with all class material.
My hats go off to the club and the people who attended the class, as it takes a lot of patience to go through all of that and
still sit for the class so attentively. A very big thank you goes out to Vineall Ambulance in Madison County and all of their
staff who graciously offered to loan their facility, disinfected the garage and staged all six of their ambulances out in the
cold so the class could be held.
With Covid, everything has changed for everyone and the clubs ability to find a place willing to let them use the facility has
been very difficult for the clubs, but some are finding ways to educate as many riders as they can this year.
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The Grafton Trail Blazers in Rensselaer
County has put a lot of time into developing
a pilot class that will be audited by OPRHP
and NYSSA this coming weekend. The
club mailed the participants all of the class
material and the club will utilize an online
platform to present the material required by
the state. Additional videos will be used to
go over the parts of a snowmobile and other
safety issues.
This will be the first time that a club has
tried to hold a snowmobile safety education
class via online meeting services, so we are
hoping it is a successful event. Many organ-
izations, including NYSSA, have been
holding online meetings for years and even
schools are doing online classes, but there
has been no program developed and ap-
proved by the state parks snowmobile unit
for snowmobile safety in the State of New
York. There was never a need to develop a
program as clubs have always volunteered
to educate riders for free. I will add that
clubs have done a stellar job over the years
of educating new riders and we are hopeful
that this will be accepted by the state for the
time being as there are a lot of riders Tim Carr TVTR Instructor
searching for classes.
For more class locations, please visit:
https://parks.ny.gov/recreation/snowmobiles/safety-courses.aspx
Rose Brown TVTR Student Instructor
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From the Desk of the Executive Director
By Dominic Jacangelo, Executive Director
dominic@nysnowmobiler.com 888-624-3849 x104
T here is no doubt that COVID-19 will
change the complexion of snowmobiling this
Lodging will also be different. Many places
will limit where you can congregate in the
winter. As of the second week of December, hotel and how large the group can be. Rooms
the following is what we should expect. should be disinfected between guest stays.
Remember that the rules can change quickly, so Still, you should bring your own supply of
be sure to check the State’s website at https:// disinfectant wipes.
coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home . Remember All of us should be following CDC and state
that everyone in the Northeast is expecting a guidance in our travels. A mask not only
banner year for outdoor recreation and protects you but also protects those you come
snowmobiling is no exception. in contact with. Business proprietors are only
The number one thing is that all trails will be following the rules when they ask you to wear
open. So long as there is snow on the ground, a mask. Although a balaclava is a face
we expect to be able to snowmobile. This covering, it is not a mask. It does not offer
spring, when things were worse than they are the same level of protection to both the wearer
now, all hiking trails were open. So our trails and other people around you that a compliant
should be open this winter. Based on sales mask provides. I would suggest that you put
information and early club memberships and some of those disposable masks in your sled.
registrations, you should expect to see more If you are like me, you will forget to put it in
people out on the trail than you did last year. your pocket before you head out to ride.
Both memberships and registrations are running As the rules are currently stated, traveling to
ahead of last year’s numbers for the same date. some states will be a challenge. The way I
However, nothing drives the number of read it, you just can’t travel to Vermont for
snowmobilers like a good helping of snow. It is any nonessential purpose nor gather with folks
apparent that many are looking forward to from outside your immediate family. (Be
getting out of the house to enjoy a good ride. sure to check the rules before you go. https://
Catching a meal while out on the trail could be a www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19/travel-
challenge but not impossible. Restaurants are quarantine )
held to 25% of capacity in most of the areas New Hampshire has some rules on wearing
where we ride. It may become difficult to find masks but does not restrict travel into the
a seat indoors at most places. However, many state. “NH Department of Health and Human
restaurants are making modifications to their Services continues to recommend against any
places so that they may be able to accommodate non-essential personal or business travel, and
more customers outside. You should be aware people should avoid gathering with others who
that most of these places are struggling to stay are not part of a person’s immediate
afloat, so be generous in what you spend and be household, even during the holidays.” The
sure to give your server a little extra. Many of latest information can be found at
them have lost significant income this past year. https://www.covidguidance.nh.gov/out-state-
visitors .
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Seventeen percent of our riders are from out of Here are some suggestions:
state. The largest percentage are from the • When you are not on your sled, wear a mask.
surrounding states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Yes, it is a pain, but it works.
Connecticut, and Massachusetts. New York has
not imposed any travel restrictions on residents • Practice social distancing.
from these states. They are not subjected to
• Keep gatherings indoors or outdoors small.
mandatory quarantine.
• Be aware of your surroundings and who you
If you are from Ohio or any other noncontiguous
state, it is a much different story. You must are in contact with.
quarantine for 14 days. • Put some hand sanitizer in your pocket and
From NY’s website at https:// use it between hand washing.
coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel- • Most importantly, if you do not feel well or
advisory , “For any traveler to New York State have come in contact with someone who is
from a noncontiguous state, US territory or CDC COVID-19 positive, STAY HOME! There is
level 2 or level 3 country, the new guidelines for always next week.
travelers to test-out of the mandatory 14-day
quarantine are below: Stay safe this winter but get out there and
enjoy the great trail system that we have.
For travelers who were out-of-state for more than Following a few simple rules can make this a
24 hours: very successful winter for both snowmobiling
and the businesses that depend on our
• Travelers must obtain a test within three days showing up!
of departure, prior to arrival in New York.
• The traveler must, upon arrival in New York,
quarantine for three days.
• On day 4 of their quarantine, the traveler
must obtain another COVID test. If both tests
come back negative, the traveler may exit
quarantine early upon receipt of the second
negative diagnostic test.”
With the Canadian border being closed for
travel from NY to Canada and the Vermont
border being virtually closed, it looks as
though most of our snowmobiling will be in
NY. Keep in mind that in most places we
ride, there are limited medical resources.
Check with businesses to find out about COVID
restrictions. Above is information from The Tailwater
Lodge in Altmar,
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ClubReport
Trail Coordinator News
by Jim Rolf, NYSSA Trail Coordinator
888-624-3849 x 102 jrolf@nysnowmobiler.com
I wanted to start off by wishing everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Do your snow dances and let’s all hope we have a great Winter Season this year, despite it being a little late now.
THE NEW YORK STATE SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION MOBILE APP
The updated NYSSA 2020-21 Mobile APP is available now on both the Apple and Google formats! It was released on
both formats last week after it passed their security clearance tests. The hold-up this month was due to waiting for the
newly updated trail data to come in and a mapping software update as well. Unfortunately, the trail data update was not
ready and we needed to get the APP out anyhow, so expect a few trail data updates to come through as soon as the
newest trail data is approved and released by Parks so our vendor can use it. We will alert everyone as to the data
updates, so you can simply download the latest Offline and Online Maps to your smart phone while you are on Wi-Fi.
The NYSSA Mobile APP price is $4.99 again this year and is the only NYS snowmobile trail Phone App that will
showcase all of the NYS snowmobile club-edited trails, alerts & warning of trail issues, club’s local trails, trail status
edited by each club (closed, open, or not reported), and includes Points of Interest (POIs) for those businesses who
support the clubs or scenic areas the clubs feel riders would want to see. Each trail and junction all across NYS shows
which Trail Maintenance Entity (TME) is responsible for maintenance of that trail/junction, what the trail or junction ID
# is, what County the trail is located in, mileage of that segment, and has a link to the TME’s membership page on
NYSSA’s site. The POIs for businesses on the APP can be used to locate a business by clicking on the ICON, which
will give the user all of the information the club entered into the NYSSA Interactive Webmap system about that
business. POI information includes business name, address, contact #, and a link to their website or Facebook page.
Clubs are able to approach businesses for these “ads” as a fundraiser for the club. No other App available will show
users ALL of these features outlined above.
The Google link is: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgissolutions.nyssa202043
The Apple link is: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nyssa-snowmobile-new-york-2020/id1543615190
Purchase the APP and you will see the 2 different online maps, one for daytime use and another that shows the trails
better at night. Go to the HELP (?) section to learn all about the APP and the layers it has. The first thing I suggest you
do is to increase the Font Size as high as your phone will allow it to go (located in the menu at the top left of the screen,
3 lines icon). We suggest downloading the OFFLINE MAPS when you are on Wi-Fi as it is a large file. The “daily
download” is for the newest Offline Map available with every trail status update included, which should also be
downloaded again before heading out on a trip as it contains ALL of the data updates as well as every update the clubs
entered in the NYSSA Interactive Webmap. The Online Maps used while you have cell coverage will always be LIVE
with the latest updates and data that is on the Webmap that can be viewed while out riding. TARGET yourself with the
locator button on the right side of the screen and you will follow along with your travels. The first update will be a
bread-crumb tracking feature that we are calling “Ride Tracker”, so your trips will be able to be saved and shared.
Watch for that upgrade soon.
A new feature we have this year is the “Track My Ride” ability, which drops a bread-crumb trail as to where
you just rode. We are still working on that to increase the opportunities it gives users. Another upgrade this year is the
new mapping software that is used as the sub-maps, as well as having the NAV arrow show the direction of your travel
and show more of the trail in front of you as you drive.
Also, for those that had been inquiring about it last year…we will be GPSing the Town of Webb & Inlet permit-
only trail system then submitting it to our vendor for inclusion into our APP early this winter. Look for that upgrade
once we are able to get out on their entire trail network to gain all of the trail data that will provide. The Webb/Inlet
permit-only trails would be a different color than the rest of the trails on the APP.
If there are any suggestions or issues with the APP's features or functions, please feel free to send a
FEEDBACK email to us and our vendor. Thank you.
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THE NYSSA INTERACTIVE WEBMAP CLUB UPDATES
Each time a club updates the NYSSA Interactive Webmap, it goes live right after they click the edit. Clubs have been
performing trail closure and trail reroute changes throughout the fall and right up to the writing of this article. That is
why it is so important to download the APP’s Daily Build Offline Map before heading out on a trip, because if you
lose cell service, you will still see the edits and updates as of the time you downloaded that map. The direct link to the
NYSSA Interactive Webmap is: https://webapps2.cgis-solutions.com/nysnowmobile/ . Save that to your phone and
computer bookmarks.
NOTE: It is imperative that I be notified by each club of their selected editors again for this year, and for those
clubs who never set any up last year need to get them selected now so I can set-up their credentials. Those that
have reached out thank you. I have also heard from several clubs now who had not set their editors up last year. The
new Phone APP is fully dependent upon the Interactive Webmap’s data, so it is important to have clubs’ editors
making sure that their trail system and POIs are accurate and updated any time an issue arises for riders to see.
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State Land News
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Adirondack Rail-Trail News DEC’s Proposed Extended
Hunting Season Holiday
Week
Anyone not hearing about the Rail-trail conversion project be-
tween Tupper Lake and Lake Placid has missed a lot over the The DEC Extended Hunting Season Week is NOT
past year. Yes, we all wish the conversion was going South to going to happen this year. Thank you to all of the
at least Big Moose Station as well, but the State chose to rehab snowmobilers (especially those who hunt as well),
the rail line there to allow for the scenic train excursions to trav- landowners, and even the business owners who sub-
el to Tupper Lake. mitted a letter opposing the extended season week
Anyhow, the rail removal started or suggesting the DEC do more research before im-
in Tupper Lake in late October plementing it. Over 3,000 comments were received
and is continuing as long as the by the State.
deep snow holds off in the Tri-
Lakes area. The rails, at this
point, have been removed al-
most to Lake Clear Junction.
The ties and RR steel compo-
nents are being removed as well Club News
and are on track to get to the rail
removal location before Christ-
mas. The “goal” of the project Club’s Preseason Trail Work
for this winter was to remove Progress/Issues
everything to Lake Placid, but
things were slow-going for a A topic which many clubs ask NYSSA to continue
while and the State wants to be promoting is an issue every season (where many of the
sure the “trail” is left in safe Photo by Linda Pickering on riders not actively working with their club(s) don’t
condition when rails, steel parts, The ARTA Facebook page
really appreciate or understand),… the need for new
and ties are all gone, so the new volunteers. But the fact remains that without enough
goal looks to be Lake Clear. IF the heavy snow holds off, the volunteers the clubs simply cannot build, sign, and
rail-removal contractor will continue taking up the rails and ties maintain the trails that they provide us. The lack of
until they get to a point that the snow is too deep. Watch the volunteerism within clubs seems to be growing…and
NYSSA and the ARTA Facebook pages for updates. many clubs are posting trail-work days and projects on
And, when there is enough snow to cover the rails to get to Tup- their social media sites that they are in need of help.
per Lake, take a ride north from there to see what the new rail- Please take the opportunity to help YOUR SPORT and
trail conversion looks like at this point and visit those Tri-Lakes get involved. Fundraisers, trail projects, signing,
businesses that have wanted snowmobilers to be able to safely grooming, groomer maintenance, and the paperwork
access their communities for decades now! clubs must file with NYS Parks are all taken care of by
volunteer help. It’s all available for volunteers to offer
Warren/Saratoga/Essex Rail Line assistance with.
News
Not to beat the same horse all the time without
acknowledging some positives regarding new
In recent weeks, NYSSA was able to help get the railroad volunteers for clubs, but there have been many social
through Warren County open back up to snowmobile use, media posts recently about new volunteers helping out
where the local clubs will be taking maintenance their local clubs (or the clubs where they ride the most).
responsibility for. Of course, the rails will be in place and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank those who have
that will hamper the ability to ride the corridor until the snow accepted more responsibility for trail maintenance.
is deep enough to cover the rails safely. The signs at each YOU are helping to keep this sport alive. Promote your
road crossing that are in place, which read “NO story to others!
SNOWMOBILING” are either being removed or covered up
for the winter. Clubs who take on the railroad as trails should
edit them in on the NYSSA Interactive Webmap this season.
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When Do Trails Open?
With the hunting seasons either done all across the State now or with this last week of the Southern Zone’s late bow/
muzzleloader season ending on the 22nd), riders ask quite often, “when do trails open?”. That question comes up
both in the early season time like now and also during the season after a brief melt-down or lack of new snow. One
thing to understand is that there are so many factors in when a trail system in any area can and will be opened for the
safe use of the snowmobile community. #1 is SNOW, deep enough to not damage the land underneath and to cover
any hidden objects like ruts in the mud, small ditches, sticks, or small logs. #2, but probably most important, is that
the landowners are OK with allowing the clubs to open their lands up for trail access. There could be crops still in
the fields and livestock not put into the barn yet. And then finally, the club volunteers have gotten out to mark the
trails and removed downed trees, repaired broken bridges, taken care of any trail erosion issues, and so on. The club
volunteers and the landowners dictate WHEN the trails can be safely opened. We urge every snowmobiler to
check with the clubs in the areas where they want to ride or would like to ride before venturing out. It is your
responsibility to KNOW BEFORE YOU GO which trails are open or not. Just having snow on the ground does
NOT mean the trails are open!
Join a club, wherever you ride!
SLOW DOWN! Enjoy the ride…safely!
CLUB VOLUNTEERS…NEVER ENOUGH OF THEM!
THINK! You are an ambassador of this sport!
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Say No to Countdown Hand Signals
Jim Blessing, Rensselaer County Director
Safety and Education Committee
P icture this: You are traveling down the trail and meet an on-coming group of sledders. By the looks of it, they are a
family with young riders. The first rider, probably the dad, is holding up his left hand with 4 fingers up, indicating that
there are 4 riders following. The next 3 riders look to be young riders, each holding up a declining number of fingers on
their left hand while having difficulty controlling their sleds with just one hand. The last rider is holding up a fist.
Signally she is the last rider in the group. But wait… there are 3 more riders coming up behind her!
If you’re like me, you’ve probably
held your breath as you pass by
this group on a narrow trail, hoping
that none of the riders veer into
your path!
NYSSA strongly discourages the
use of the countdown hand signals.
Piloting a sled with just one hand is
just plain dangerous, especially
when meeting on-coming sleds!
The universal hand signals as
taught in the NYS Youth
Snowmobile Safety Education
class only require the left hand to
be off the handlebar for a brief
moment while signaling a turn,
stop, slowing-down, on-coming
sled or the last in line. The lead
rider in a group need only quickly
signal that there are sleds following
with their left arm arcing
backward. It is the responsibility of
all snowmobilers to always ride in
control and always anticipate that
there may be oncoming traffic
around the next bend in the trail.
NYSSA will be distributing a
poster to all clubs in NYS for
display to encourage all riders to
keep their hands on the handlebars
and ride in control. Spread the
word!
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J COLLER DRYDEN R JANOUSKOVEC ROAMING SHORES G SMITH SPENCER
M COYNE SKANEATELES J JENNINGS LONG LAKE R SMITH MEDINA
R CRIM AUBURN E JOHNSON LAKE LUZERNE W SNAK SMITHTOWN
G CRISTANDO WESTBURY E JOHNSON HANCOCK R SORRELL MORRISONVILLE
J DARROW HOPEWELL JCT E JORDAN ITHACA R STEELE GREAT BEND
J DAVIS MEXICO B KIRCH CAMDEN S STODDARD RIVERHEAD
D DELANEY CANASTOTA K KIRKLAND CAMDEN J THEURER OWEGO
D DEMARTINO AMSTERDAM M LARUE BALDWINSVILLE M THORP MAYBROOK
D DEMM OSWEGO J MAGARDINO CHAPPAQUA S TYNON QUEENSBURY
A DEPAOLO JACKSON S MAHON OHNSTOWN D VAIL BINGHAMTON
M DEVENUTO CENTRAL VALLEY J MALIK MIDDLE GROVE P WAYMAN MADISON
L DIGEORGE CANASTOTA J MALINOWSKI SYRACUSE A WHELDEN ELLENBURG DEPOT
C DONAHUE MATAWAN E MARCY SCHENECTADY A WHITE CAMDEN
J FARNEY UPPER CHICHESTER T MASON CAPE VINCENT N WHITMAN OGDENSBURG
J FARR BARNEVELD B MCDERMOTT HURLEY L WILKINSON CANASTOTA
M FAVILLE GENESEO B MCDERMOTT HURLEY K WILLIAMS FORESTPORT
L FISCHER PENFIELD L MCGINN ELLENBURG DEPOT S WOEHRLE PISECO
W FISH ARGYLE I MCNULTY WELLSVILLE R ZAIDEL LANCASTER
W FOX CAZENOVIA J MELHORN MOUNT JOY
There are three ways to donate to the Trail Defender Fund
1. Donate $20 to Trail Defender at the time you renew your club membership on-line.
2. Mail a check (please put Trail Defender in the memo line) to SLEDNY, PO Box 740,
Central Square NY 13036.
3.Donate using PayPal Click Here
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Pre-Registration for the 2021 SLEDNY
Educational Forum & NYSSA Annual Meeting is Now Open!!!
April 16-18, 2021
The Oncenter
Syracuse
Book Early and Take advantage of early discounts
$60 Full Forum Registration until March 1st
Due to the uncertainty of event restrictions in April, we will be pre-registering all
attendees. Your credit card will not be charged at this time and will be used to
process your payment for the full amount on March 31st.
Click Here to Pre-Register
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If you have a question that you would like to ask NYSSA
send your question to nyssaoffice@nysnowmobiler.com.
Q.
Does New York State offer an online safety education course for youth riders?
A.
At this time, the only course The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preserva-
tion (OPRHP) accepts is an in person safety education course. NYSSA has been
proactive in seeking alternative formats with the pandemic and has implemented
one virtual Safety Education Course that will serve as a pilot program. The instruc-
tor will be Jim Blessing, NYYSA director from Rensselaer County and the class
will be held on December 19th. Parks will monitor all aspects of the class and use
this class to determine if a virtual class format may be a possibility for the future.
Please click HERE for more information about Safety Courses offered across NYS
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By Matt Schaertl, Vice President Lehigh Valley Snow Riders
S45 Trail, Village of Shortsville, Ontario County
The “bookend” bridge is 64’ long. 8,000 lbs of concrete for footers (Mayor Fred Mink helped fill the concrete block
cores with concrete less than a month after a stroke). The metal underneath is repurposed roof trusses from a disman-
teled barn, the deck is 2X6 PT. The width is minimal to require a slow speed. Used year round by the residents.
The 32’ “covered” bridge at the other end of the island is built from TWO pallets used to ship a custom piece of ma-
chinery from Germany to Manchester for glass fabrication. The pallets had to shortened lengthwise and height wise.
1” knotty pine lines the inside. Deck and roof is PT 2X6 and 2X10’s. Inside the bridge is a bench overlooking the
Canandaigua Outlet and three recessed display boards for information and maps.
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Each year we lose trails because of snowmobile and ATV riders that ignore signs that say “Stay
On Trail or Lose it”. These people ride wherever they want. Some of them may not realize it
and some just don't care. For clubs, losing these trails is frustrating. We have even heard of
some circumstances of riders cutting a snow fence to ride on a closed state truck trail. We need
your help!
Please report any of this activity to the proper authorities.
Phil La Plante
Membership Committee Chairman
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Three generations
Dominic Jacangelo (Executive Director), Bill Cook (Saratoga County Director) and Darrin Harr (Hamilton County Director)
present John Mercier the 2020 Snowmobiler of the Year Award
2020 Snowmobiler of The Year
John Mercier
Mulleyville Trail Association
The Snowmobiler of The Year Award is named in memory of two pioneers of organized snowmobiling in
New York State, John Albert and Edward Dutcher.
“As a board member and director of safety and signage, John is heavily involved in every aspect of the club.
We have many fundraisers, John is involved, we host many work parties, John is involved, we hold many
meetings, John is involved, we host groomer work details, John is Involved. John has taken an active role in
all aspects of the club.”
John loves his family, friends and has a great passion for his hobbies. His wife Peg is very supportive of John
and she is supportive of the club, as she is in attendance at every month’s meeting right along John’s side.
John has dedicated much of his time and money into the sport we all love. Because of his numerous Face-
book posts, members and followers of the club, get a firsthand tour of the mountain on a regular basis.
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America's hometown – a multi-season, multi-reason destination.
Click HERE for More Information About Lodging
Click HERE for More Information About Other Nearby Attractions
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A New Snowmobile Destination in Essex County
by: Jon Halliday, NYSSA Director
In Essex County, we have a new favorite destination in the
Schroon Lake/North Hudson Snowmobile Club trail system. In
fact, it is becoming a favorite destination of riders from
Ticonderoga, Minerva, Pottersville, Chestertown, Brant Lake, and
Warrensburg because they can all access the Schroon Lake/North
Hudson trail system. What is the destination you ask?
PARADOX BREWERY.
Paradox Brewery was started in June 2013 and began producing
their craft beer on July 27, 2013. That very first beer was Schroon
Lake Ale. This was at their first location in the Town of Schroon
just off Route 9 across from the Northway Exit 27. Back then,
what was Trail S-88 (now C8D) ran behind the brewery. At the
Mountainside Lane road crossing, Schroon Lake/North Hudson
ran a short spur trail up to Rt9 so riders could get to Paradox
Brewery.
Front of Paradox Brewery
So, Paul Mrocka had an obsession, or as some people would
say, he has a passion; that passion is brewing beer. He
started home brewing and found himself with more friends
than he ever imagined! He and his wife Joanie finally
decided it was time to get serious. The result was Paradox
Brewery. Their initial start of 2,000 barrels per year proved
inadequate very quickly. In 2015 Paul started looking for
property to expand. He eventually found a 14-acre piece of
property in North Hudson. At the same time, New York
State was promoting a new project called the “Hub of the
Adirondacks”. After over a year of hard work, everything fit
together. In February 2020, Paradox Brewery’s new location
opened its not quite finished tasting room…..just in time to
catch the last of the inadequate snowfall we had last season.
So, snowmobilers were some of the first customers they had
at their new Brewery Tasting Room.
Outside Pavilion Summer mode Continued on page 21
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Continued from page 20
While COVID certainly put a cramp in things, requiring them to close until June 4th, when they were able to open their
outside tasting room under the tent. Soon after that, their outdoor Pavilion was finished. This structure was specifically
designed for outdoor enthusiasts, including and especially snowmobilers! (Paul is an avid snowmobiler and a member of
the Schroon Lake/North Hudson Snowmobile Club.)
Today, Paradox Brewery is a Veteran
owned, German-style craft brewery, the
largest in the Adirondacks, able to
produce 50,000 barrels of beer a year.
And again, the snowmobile trail runs
behind the brewery, only now it’s off
trail C8C. Again, Schroon Lake/North
Hudson Snowmobile Club has run a
short spur trail, this time directly to
Paradox Brewery with a parking area
specifically for snowmobiles.
This fall, Paul plans on installing roll-up
sides on the Pavilion and installing a
wood-burning stove so snowmobilers
can warm up a little without undressing
while enjoying a Paradox beverage and a
fresh baked soft pretzel. Check their
calendar for food truck special events.
https://www.paradoxbrewery.com/events
Inside Tasting Room
Did you hear that Mother Nature?!
Outside Pavilion in Winter/Snowmobile mode
What to Expect at Paradox Brewery
• All Tasting areas in COVID configuration
• Masks are required when not sitting
• Maintain social distancing
• Snowmobile only parking area established just outside of the Pavilion
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Each year, NYSSA awards two $1,000 scholarships honoring people who were instrumental to the growth of our
sport: The Norris and Mary Brusoe NYSSA Scholarship and The Joan & Digger Vriessen NYSSA Scholarship.
Only members of NYS Snowmobile Clubs as of January 1 each year are eligible for these Scholarships.
Scholarship Criterion
The NYSSA Scholarship Committee will review all applications and make its awards based upon academic
achievement, extracurricular involvement, community service and the quality of the original essay submitted with
each application. Financial need is a secondary criterion used in the selection of the winner. Completion of the
financial need portion of the application is optional. However, students who have provided a complete financial
background will be given priority over those whose applications are incomplete when all other considerations are
the same.
The 2021 essay should be about what snowmobiling means to you, or about snowmobiling in New York State
(economy, trails, environment) in five hundred (500) words or less.
Who may apply
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who have been accepted at a College, Junior College, or
Vocational School. The student’s Parent(s) or Guardian(s), or the Student if over 18, must be a member in good
standing of NYSSA as of January 1, 2021.
To obtain a NYSSA Club membership, go to: http://membership.nysnowmobiler.com .
The application, letter of acceptance at the college or school the student will be attending, transcript of grades at
high school, essay and recommendations must be received by NYSSA by February 22, 2021 as one package. All
applications must be complete to be considered. Late applications will not be considered! The applications
submitted to NYSSA will be answered by mail after judging.
The two top New York applications will be notified by the NYSSA Executive Director.
All application materials are considered confidential and will be limited to examination for their intended purpose
only and become the property of the NYSSA.
How to Apply
Applications are being accepted for the 2021 Scholarships. Obtain an application package by emailing
nyssaoffice@nysnowmobiler.com, or go online and download it from the scholarship page at
https://www.nysnowmobiler.com/membership/nyssa-scholarships-2/ website, or call our office at 888-624-3849
x101.
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THE NEW YORK STATE
SNOWMOBILE
ASSOCIATION IS
ACCEPTING
NOMINATIONS FOR
OFFICER POSITIONS.
PRESIDENT •
• SECRETARY
*Due to the cancellation of the 2020 Annual Meeting, these officers
will serve a one year term
VICE PRESIDENT
•
• TREASURER
Please note these officers will serve a two year term
Our officers are elected at the NYSSA Annual meeting in April of
each year (the end of our season).
Please click HERE to download a nomination form
We are also looking for a volunteer to fill a vacant secretary
position for the remainder of the term.
The term will conclude after the annual meeting in April 2021.
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The TC Murphy Lumber Company is proud to be an official business sponsor of the
New York State Snowmobile Association. We offer our best wishes to all the members
for a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season at home or on the trail.
L ocated in Wevertown, New York, T.C. Murphy
Lumber Company has been an important part of the
Adirondack community, serving homeowners and
contractors alike since 1915.
Over time the company has steadily grown and expanded
its offerings to better assist the community. Today T.C.
Murphy has a unique product mix that can be of service to
practically everyone. We have lumber and building
materials, hardware, paint, lawn and garden supplies, hand
and power tools, rental equipment, plumbing, electrical,
masonry and other services that will help assist you with
your home.
If you have not stopped recently, please do. We promise
you will have a pleasant experience!
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This season we will feature destination articles from
areas around New York State.
In our January issue we will
highlight Otsego County.
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From the Thousand Islands Sun Newspaper- November 18, 2020
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The Marilla Sno-Mob Snowmobile is selling its 2004 New Holland
TS115A groomer with Sure Trac 8'.6" drag. The tractor is Ram Steer,
has 2410 hours and is ready to groom. The drag has new blades and
there are 2 extra tractor tires that come with the deal. Priced at
$25,000 or Best Offer. For more info call or text Bob at 716-310-5817.
Custom made Marcel (MGE) Style drag. Unit is approx. 12 years old
and is in excellent condition. 8'6" wide and 20'8.5" long. Pintle hitch,
non ram steer. Selling due to being an extra drag, nothing wrong with
this drag.. Tool box not included. Please contact us with any ques-
tions. 845 332 9769 Mike-Brantingham
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2006 MTN groomer, that is to be pulled behind
a snowmobile. $2,000 or best offer.
For more information contact Paul Cosselman
at 518-725-3316.
1978 Ski-Dozer SV252G. Ford inline 6 cyl, 300 CID, Ford C-6 automatic
trans, 1684 hours. $16,000 with drag (would sell without drag if desired). Set-
up as ram steer. Ready to groom, just waiting for snow, we will use until it
sells. New track belting 2 years ago. 3 solid rubber tires on right side, 2 solid
tires on left. We replace them this way when the foam filled tires fail or wear
out. Sprockets and front idlers in great shape. 6-way blade. Dual batteries
with on board charger/maintainer, just plug it in. 12,000 pound Warn winch
up front. LED lights on top of cab. Block heater. 2 toolboxes. Service Manu-
al. Spring tripping blades on drag. Located in Colden, NY (near Buffalo).
More pictures are available. Email Dave Waples at dandbwaples@verizon.net
if interested or for more info.
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eal Estate
entals
Trout House Village Resort The Edge Hotel
Hague, NY on Lake George Lyons Falls, NY
518-543-6088 1-866-348-4211
https://www.trouthouse.com/ http://theedgehotelny.com/
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eal Estate
entals
If you have a property that you would like to advertise, please contact the
NYSSA office at 1-888-624-3849 ext 101 or nyssaoffice@nysnowmobiler.com
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Business Member Listing
Dealers, Parts and Accessories Dealers, Parts and Accessories
Bibbens Sales Service Woody’s International
3282 E Brutus St Rd 6054 N Meridian Road
Weedsport, NY 13166 Hope, MI 48628
315-834-6500 989-689-4911
www.bibbenssales.com www.WoodysTraction.com
Big Moose Yamaha Inc
5511 NY-28
Eagle Bay, NY 13331 Restaurants/Food
315-357-2998
www.bigmooseonline.com Rocky's on The Lake
438 Mac Arthur Road
DDS Motor Sports Cold Brook, NY 13324
2100 Oriskany Street W 315-826-3626
Utica, NY 13502 www.rockyshinckleylake.com
315-792-4660
www.ddsmotorsports.com Automobile Services
New Rochelle Chevrolet
Don’s Polaris Inc. 291 Main Street
278 Moose River Trail
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Old Forge, NY 13420
315-369-3255 www.newrochellechevyny.com/
www.donspolaris.com
Schroon Lake Sunoco
Fun Unlimited 1567 Route 9,
2068 NY Rt 812 Schroon Lake, NY 12870
Gouverneur, NY 13642 518-532-0102
315-287-4144
fununlimited23611@gmail.com Exit 29 Sunoco
4007 Blue Ridge Road,
Ingles Performance North Hudson, NY 12885
413 Besaw Road 518-354-7251
Pheonix, NY 13135
315-598-7422
www.inglesperformance.com
Hudson Midas
56 Healy Blvd, Hudson, NY 12534
Leisure Time Powersports www.midas.com/hudson
46 Foster Brook Blvd
Bradford, PA 16701
814-362-7426
Convenience Stores
www.leisuretimepowersports.com The Crossroads
40 Dixon Rd,
Leisure Time Power Sports Chestertown, NY 12817
729 East Columbus Ave www.crossroadsoutdoors.com/home-
Corry, PA 16407 mobile
814-664-4606
www.leisuretimepowersports.com
Smith Marine
Po Box 558
Old Forge, NY 13420
315-369-9911
www.smithmarineagain.com
Waite Motorsports
18014 Goodnogh Road
Adams Center, NY 13606
315-583-5680
www.waitemotorsports.com
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Business Member Listing
Lodging Real Estate
Herron Realty
Kuyahoora Resort PO Box 1158
Coldbrook, NY 13324 Old Forge, NY 13420
315-741-2202 315-369-6910
www.kuyahooraresort.com www.herron-realty.com
Tailwater Lodge
52 Pulaski St
Signs
Altmar, NY 13302 Voss Signs
315-298-3434 PO Box 553
www.tailwaterlodge.com/ Manlius, NY 13104
www.vosssigns.com
The Edge Hotel
3952 State Route 12 Other
Lyons Falls, NY 13368
315-348-4211 ILsnow.com (Informative website)
www.theedgehotel.com PO Box 21
Indian Lake, NY 12842
www.ilsnow.com
Trout House Village Resort
9117 Lakeshore Drive
Hague, NY 12836 Insurance
www.trouthouse.com Alan Spindler-Allstate
813 Black River Blvd. N
Rome, NY 13440
Groomer Equipment https://www.allstate.com/
Prinoth LLC
264 NH Rte 106 Trailers
Gilmanton, NH 03237
Fisk Distributing Inc
www.prinoth.com
1274 N Lyndonville Road
Lyndonville, NY 14098
Rentals 585-765-2466
Village Rentals Inc
Building Supplies
2886 State Route TC Murphy Lumber and Building Supply
Speculator, NY 12164 3911 State Route 8
518-548-7533 Wevertown, NY 12886
www.villagerentalsny.com 518-251-2424
www.tcmurphylumber.com
Manufacturer
BRP/Skidoo
565 Rue del la Montagne
Valcourt, Canada
www.ski-doo.com
Polaris
2100 Highway 55
Medina, MN 55340
www.polaris.com
Yamaha Motor Corporation
418 Stump Road
Montgomeryville, PA 18936 Check out their video
https://yamaha-motor.com
Top 5 Reasons You Should be Maintaining Your Snowmobiles Traction Here
In the spirit of corporate giving, BITEHARDER will contribute 10% of
each sale from a NY Rider back to NYSSA. In turn, NYSSA will dedicate
those funds to the Trail Defender Fund.
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December 2020- Page 33As the unified voice for NY Snowmobiling, NYSSA works
year-round to promote the sport and protect the trails
needed for winter enjoyment. NYSSA is recognized and
accepted in Albany, across the state, and nationally as the
organization that represents the rights and needs of New
York’s snowmobilers.
PO Box 740, Central Square, NY 13036
888-624-3849 / Fax 888-317-2441
E-mail: nyssaoffice@nysnowmobiler.com
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January 21, 2020
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