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NOVEMBER 2013 VOLUME 22, ISSUE 1 IN THIS ISSUE: Warming Hut Cleanup - Page 6 Keep Snowmobilers Alive - Page 10 First Aid Kit Essentials - Page 13

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Page 1: Utah Snow Scoop- November 2013

NOVEMBER 2013VOLUME 22 ISSUE 1

IN THIS ISSUEWarming Hut Cleanup - Page 6

Keep Snowmobilers Alive - Page 10First Aid Kit Essentials - Page 13

PRESIDENTrsquoS MESSAGEBy Jeff Eddings

W ell another summer has come and gone and we find ourselves looking for the white stuff to fall again Now I know for most snowmobilers the summers never

seem to end and winter canrsquot get here fast enough But as I look back on my summer I honestly donrsquot know where it went The older I get the faster times seems to slip away Regardless fall is now here and I am ready for a great snowmobiling season Since my last message back in March 2013 we have kept quite busy here in the Utah Snowmobile Association

In April Curt Kennedy and I attended the Washington DC fly-in where we attended some great seminars and also got to express our concerns related to snowmobiling to our elected officials In June Cal Taylor Curt Kennedy and I attended the International Snowmobile Congress in Green Bay Wisconsin Here again we attended some very informational seminars met with fellow snowmobilers from around the nation as well the world We also attended the closing ceremonies which included an elaborate ban-quet and an awards ceremony Many outstanding individuals were recognized by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations for all their hard work and volunteerism that they have gave to snowmobiling over the last year

After about a one month break we started holding our monthly board meetings again beginning in August and got right to work I feel we have accomplished so much thus far this year and I feel you are going to like the changes First and foremost you probably have already noticed that you didnrsquot receive a Snow Scoop news-paper in October Our previous editor decided not to renew the contract for the ldquoSnow Scooprdquo so we were left to find a solution We decided that our print based ldquoSnow Scooprdquo may not be the most effective way to reach our audience Additionally print based papers are not cheap to produce and we felt we could do so much more digitally for less cost Therefore we decided to pursue an E-newsletter and distribute it digitally Although our E-newsletter is new we will still provide articles from member clubs and all the pertinent land access updates We also wanted to change the feel of the newsletter so we will be adding some new content such as monthly recipe ideas a classified ads section and possibly some contests Additionally our advertising rates have been cut drasti-cally for anyone who would like to advertise with us

We are excited about this new E-newsletter and hope to add new content monthly We would love to hear what you think about the new E-newsletter so please send any comments or suggestions to utahsnowscoopyahoocom Another great thing we are in the process of getting off the ground is a membership card program for current Utah Snowmobile Association members We have been working closely with many local and not-so-local businesses in an effort to bring exclusive discounts to USA members This new membership card will allow you to receive a discount at partici-pating businesses by simply presenting the card We anticipate this

new program to be fully operational in January 2014 Cards will be distributed by club presidents at monthly meetings or they will be sent via US mail for non-club members A full list of benefits will be available on wwwsnowutcom so ensure to visit it often Last but not least we have also been busy planning and preparing for the Intermountain Snowmobile Show as well as upcoming USA events throughout the season So with that I will close this mes-sage asking you to please check out next monthrsquos issue where I will review the Intermountain Snowmobile Show and give you some insight into USArsquos upcoming events Stay safe out on the trails and make sure to keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up

FIND THE SNOWFLAKE INSIDE THIS ISSUE AND

YOU COULD WINEmail the location to utahsnowscoopyahoocom and

yoursquoll be entered into a drawing to win an annual Monte Cristo Parking Pass courtesy of Utah State Parks along with $6000 worth of ldquoEdge Bucksrdquo

courtesy of The Edge Powersports Draper Utah Winner will be notified by e-mail and announced in the next Snow Scoop issue Drawing to be held on

November 24th 20132

BOARD OF DIRECTORSJeffery Eddings President2645 East 7800 South South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7791 presidentsnowutcom

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

Curt Kennedy Director - Public Lands302 South Maryfield Drive Salt Lake City UT 84108 801-582-3882 ccklpkgmailcom

Stacey Eddings Snow Scoop Coordinatorand 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 AssociationDennis Kowalewski President 1794 North 6250 East Eden UT 84310 951-768-6728 dkowalewskiyahoocom

Chalk Creek RidersWes Blonquist President PO Box 385 Coalville UT 84017 435-336-4496 wesntracallwestnet

Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile ClubRuss Mangone President 2260 West 4805 South Taylorsville UT 84118 801-969-7335 slvsnowgmailcom

Davis County SnowflakesCal Taylor President 1236 South 1800 West Syracuse UT 84075 801-882-8659 calandgenagmailcom

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

3

TABLE OF CONTENTSPresidentrsquos Message 2Warming Hut Cleanup 6Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club 7GSSA 7Are You Looking for That Special Ride That is Totally Unique 8Letrsquos Keep Backcountry Snowmobilers Alive 10Your Cross-Country Snowmobiling Experience is Slowly Slipping Away 11Important Press Release on E-15 Gasoline 12Snowmobile Community Looking Forward to a Great Season 12Be Prepared First Aid Kit Essentials 13Final Rule to Continue Winter Access to Yellowstone National Park 14What Do The Words Really Mean 15Frank May Ski-Doo amp ATV Inc 15

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 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

4

WARMING HUT CLEANUP

This Oct a few of our club members took a power pressure washer to the Willow Creek warming huts and sprayed off the loose and chipping paint and the dirt so the buildings

would be ready for a new coat of paint A couple of weeks later we went up and painted the buildings and put on a fresh coat of linseed oil on the roofs We also cleaned up and restocked the insides with new supplies and firewood We also cleaned up around the outside and fixed the fence where it was needed These buildings are for everyonersquos use all we ask is that you respect them and leave them as clean if not cleaner then when you got there Remember there is no garbage service there so we ask that you haul out as much of your garbage with you as you can

Thank you

Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club wwwslvsnowcom

6

SALT LAKE VALLEY SNOWMOBILE CLUBby Russ Mangone

W ell the chill is in the air and the leaves are starting to fall and therersquos even a little dusting of snow on the moun-tain tops We are in what I call the ldquoTAINT SEASONrdquo

Summer is over and all the summer toys are put away and winter isnrsquot here yet So therersquos ldquoTAINTrsquo much to do until winter gets here I guess now would be a good time to make sure that sled is all ready to go if you havenrsquot done so already Make sure you have new oil in that chain case the anti-freeze is topped off new spark plugs are installed and everything that needs to be greased is greased Maybe even wash off that summer dust it has collected You want it nice and pretty for that 1st ride

GSSAby Dennis Kowalewski

Hello fellow snowmobilers As another season approaches let me bring you up to date with what has happened with the Golden Spike Snowmobile Assocation during the

summer

First we had our closing ceremony at Carlos and Harleyrsquos last April At this event officers were electedre-elected Dennis Kowalewski will remain as president Jeff Eddings as vice presi-dent Lisa Kowalewski as secretary Stacey Eddings as treasurer Bruce Grandin will be the club historian for the coming year

We also had the honor of presenting a plaque as appreciation for outstanding support to the members of Club Rec As many of you know Club Rec has their snowmobile rentalpartsclothing shop set up at the Monte Cristo parking area If you ever want to ride a different sled for the day(or just a few hours) stop by and visit them And thank them for supporting our club as well as snow-mobiling in general

In June several members participated in our Adopt-a Highway cleanup over Trappers Loop

We picked up several bags of trash Probably the best find of the day belonged to Nate Eddings as he is now the proud owner of a new to him ipod Itrsquos really interesting to see what people have lost in just a two mile section of the highway

We had planned a booth for July 4th at the Huntsville celebration but after looking at cost and possible profit we decided not to go with it this year

Oct 5th we had our season opening event at the Dennyrsquos in Ogden We went over scheduled events for the coming season and hope to be able to do a couple of different type rides this year If it all works out every weekend will have something going on associated with snow Letrsquos hope we get lots of it

As always we are looking for new members to ride with us If your reading this you probably have something to do with snowmo-biling-or know someone who does-so make sure you belong to a club even if itrsquos not ours Itrsquos through your support that we can try to insure you have riding areas open to you Therersquos more and more associations that are convinced we donrsquot belong anywhere but on a trail IF even there The best way to fight these notions is by keeping our numbers up so JOIN A CLUB

If you would like to ride with us or just want more information call me a t 801-745-6138

Dennis KowalewskiGSSA President

This also would be a good time to check out that trailer also Check those lug nuts grease the bearings make sure the lights are work-ing Make sure your tires are in good shape and you have a good spare Give it a good safety check over Therersquos nothing worse than having a breakdown on the road and having to fix it in the cold or even yet having to have to miss that ride because of a mechanical breakdown that may could have been avoided

If you want to see what the Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club is up to you can check us out at wwwslvsnowcom

Well thatrsquos about all for now so remember ldquoPray for Snowrdquo

Russ MangonePresident Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club

7

Special Travel Adventure Feature Article

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL RIDE THAT IS TOTALLY UNIQUEby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

W e all have those special places we like to go that offers breath-taking scenery while enjoying the pure adren-aline rush of riding a snowmobile Sometimes we are

hesitant to share our special experience for fear that pristine spot might become overrun with too many riders I will take that chance My wife and I are incredibly fortunate to have traveled to many awesome snowmobile destinations in the West and there is one that we always keep going back to that I would like to share with you I am referring to Box Y Lodge up the Greys River outside of Alpine Wyoming

Although Alpine is about 235 miles from Salt Lake City it is well worth making a winter vacation out of this unique adventure The perfect outing is a 3-night stay and all you need are your own per-sonal items as you base out of Box Y Lodge that provides three meals a day Box Y consists of a main lodge and nine cabins that allows for great accommodations for families andor a group of friends The cabins have propane heat and full baths and sleep from 2 to 8 people Wyoming permits gas and oil for your sled are available right on the Lodge property

Your experience starts immediately from the trailhead at the edge of Alpine since it is a 28-mile ride on the well-groomed ldquoA Trailrdquo to the Lodge (In case it didnrsquot snow the night before I recommend a functioning set of scratchers on your sled for the commute in and out) You follow the Greys River the entire ride and will undoubt-edly see wildlife such as elk and eagles to name a few that take advantage of this ideal habitat The mountain ranges on both sides of the Greys River drainage are spectacular

When you cross the bridge over the Greys River as you approach the Ranch property you will smell the smoke of pine burning in the fireplace and when you enter the Lodge you will likely be tanta-lized with the smell of fresh baked cookies But the real hospitality is evidenced by the down-home friendliness of the Haberberger family who truly make you feel like one of their own Tim Cindy and daughter Meagan have spent nearly two decades making Box Y Lodge an incredibly special place to visit The rustic authentic-ity of the entire Box Y environment cleanses your soul and most certainly will satisfy your pallet

You could spend all winter basing out of Box Y and riding a differ-ent section of the long Salt River Range and Wyoming Range but my favorite 3-day ride covers a miniscule portion of this amazing winter wonderland This area has an average annual snowfall of 380 inches so you have to really watch the weather to determine which section to hit on any given day but here is an example

Day one finds us venturing into the steep and deep right out the back door of the Lodge I generically call it the Sherman Peak area just north of Cabin Creek You can boondock your way through stands of aspens and pines until you eventually hit the backdrop of the Salt River Range If you are lucky enough to get a shiny day you will think you died and went to snowmobile heaven At the end of the day a home-cooked meal from Cindy and her helpers really hits the spot If Tim (who has the grooming contract for the area) isnrsquot out grooming you will get a chance to learn more about the Greys River area and also hear about his hunting and fishing adventures as he has no shortage of great tales to talk about

Day two is set aside for a big loop that offers a lot of play area oppor-tunity About five miles south of the Lodge on the ldquoA Trailrdquo we head east on the Sheep Creek road over McDougal Gap to the ldquoH Trailrdquo and head north to the ldquoE Trailrdquo over to the Blind Bull Warming Hut But first it is worth a short diversion to go past the Sheep Creek road turnoff for less than a mile and view approximately 700 elk at the Greys River feed ground Although you cannot get off the trail in the winter range section it is a magnificent site to see so many elk (particularly the large bulls) right off the groomed trail Once back on the loop you can pick your own level of challenge in the numerous meadows and drainages as you work your way over to the Blind Bull Warming Hut As a side note this warming hut was a great partnering effort among volunteers businesses and the Forest Service to completely rebuild a structure on the edge of some of the finest snowmobile country in the West Donrsquot be tempted to over-extend yourself with the riding country adjacent to the hut because you need to save this area for a full day Take the ldquoE Trailrdquo back to connect with the ldquoA Trailrdquo to take in more Haberberger hospitality at Box Y Lodge

Tim Cindy amp Meagan Haberbergeroperated the Box Y Lodge

8

Day three finds us going directly back to the Blind Bull area about 12 miles from the Lodge This has to be reserved for a reasonably good visibility day because the magnitude of the open terrain is nothing short of awesome You stand back and look at the over-whelming number of ravines and ridge lines wondering where to get started So much country and so little time You will defi-nitely be bone tired and out of gas when you get done covering the Blind Bull area

Leaving Box Y is always a hard thing to do as you mentally retrace the great riding experience of the past three days On the way out it is a beautiful diversion to leave the ldquoA Trailrdquo about 14 miles south of the Lodge and take the ldquoC Trailrdquo that loops back to the trailhead Tim works hard to keep the trail system groomed in good shape so the remoteness of Box Y definitely is not an inconvenience

If you are looking for a unique snowmobile destination coupled with real people hospitality you should really consider taking in the splendor of the winter backcountry surrounding the Box Y Lodge It makes no difference whether you are a novice rider or an extreme boondocker this country has something for every-one Our greater than 15-year friendship with Tim Cindy and Meagan Haberberger can attest to the quality of snowmobile experience you will derive from making the trip You can get infor-mation by going online to wwwboxylodgecom or email them a boxylodgegmailcom Happy sledding

Main Lodge at Box Y Ranch

The Blind Bull area is awesome

BAKED POTATO SUPREMEMUFF POT RECIPEIngredients

1 Baked Potato1 Can ChiliButterShredded CheeseSour CreamCooked Chopped BaconOnionSalt amp PepperReynolds Slow Cooker Bag

Slice baked potato in half and place potato in Reynolds Slow Cooker LinerAdd butter and chili Place in Mu Pott and ride until you smell it cooking and potato is steamy hot Add shredded cheese sour cream bacon onion salt amp pepperEnjoy

9

by Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

The demographics of the western rider have changed dra-matically with the evolution of incredible technology applied to mountain sleds that are on the market today

Additionally the fast-paced lives of our riders have made it difficult to disseminate an important message about avalanche awareness and preparedness

So do we let avalanche fatalities among our riders increase or do we take a new approach to getting the message out The answer is ldquonordquo and ldquoyesrdquo The Utah Avalanche Center is taking on a new project to develop a snowmobiler-specific video that will undoubtedly catch the attention of all (yes we said all) riders that venture into ava-lanche terrain The distribution opportunities are limitless and free

The concept is to create a 10-minute avalanche awareness video spe-cifically for motorized users using lessons learned from the highly successful ldquoKnow Before You Gordquo avalanche awareness program This video will build on the recently adopted ISMA Avalanche Guidelines (International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) and show

bull Why snowmobilers benefit from knowing about avalanches bull What factors cause avalanche danger bull How to tell when its ok to go big and when to dial it back bull How we can avoid avalanches and still have fun bull How to save a life if an avalanche happens

The message is clearly that winter backcountry recreation is fun and exciting and riders can be as safe as they choose to be This video will teach that riding in the backcountry is not a high-risk sport

exposing participants to random danger By understanding even a little about avalanches riders can go out under any conditions have a great time and live to ride another day The video will be attention-grabbing and entertaining What the rider sees will stick in their minds and make them want to learn more about avalanches

The end product will be in video form which can easily be dis-tributed online through existing electronic and social media applications It can go to dealers Avalanche Centers rental shops repair shops clubs State and County agencies Search amp Rescue groups Tourism offices and countless businesses that are sup-ported by snowmobiler dollars The distribution is literally limitless

The Utah Snowmobile Association has committed $5000 of ini-tial seed money to jump-start the project which has an estimated cost of $15000 One grant for $3000 has been approved and another grant for $4000 is still pending If all the stars line up in the right direction this still leaves us $3000 short of realization of a project that has the potential to save lives Any organization or individual that could help offset this shortfall would be greatly appreciated You can contact Curt Kennedy at 801-582-3882 email ccklpkgmailcom or Paul Diegel at 801-450-5729 email paulutahavalanchecenterorg In the meantime look forward to one of the most important avalanche awareness programs to ever hit the snow

LETrsquoS KEEP BACKCOUNTRY SNOWM BILERS ALIVE

10

YOUR CROSS-COUNTRY SNOWMOBILING EXPERIENCEIS SLOWLY SLIPPING AWAYby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

At the end of March 2013 a US Magistrate Judge in Idaho issued a decision in the lawsuit filed by the Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA) against the US Forest Service

(FS) WWA contends the 2005 Travel Management Rule is con-trary to law and that in enacting this rule the FS arbitrarily and capriciously exempted snowmobiles from mandatory travel management planning WWA further contends this exemption was in violation of two Executive Orders and the Administrative Procedure Act WWA wants winter travel planning to occur on all National Forests similar to the designated route process that took place for rubber-tired motorized recreation The Judge sided with WWA and ordered the FS to issue a new travel management rule that includes addressing areas of use and non-use by off-road vehicles inclusive of snowmobiles The Judge dictated a 180-day time frame for issuance of a new rule

The FS has already indicated they will not appeal the Judgersquos Decision Defending interveners (Idaho State Snowmobile Association American Council of Snowmobile Associations BlueRibbon Coalition along with the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) have filed a petition to pursue appeal As of mid-October 2013 there has been no decision made as to whether the interveners will be allowed to pursue a full-blown appeal or whether taking the case to arbitration would be an alter-native The Utah Snowmobile Association has contributed nearly $19000 so far toward legal costs for this critically important issue

The long-term implications of the Judgersquos Decision are enormous for the western snowmobiler Here is a 30000-foot level view of what this ruling really means

1 The Decision improperly portrays there is currently no reg-ulation of over-snow vehicle use Every National Forest has an existing Forest Management Plan which allocates land use based upon motorized and non-motorized recreation uses In fact some forests actually have a specific winter travel plan The truth is snowmobiling is already highly regulated with or without winter travel plans

2 The Decision tosses existing winter travel planning require-ments out the window and mandates that the FS issue a new travel rule within 180 days This is a totally unrealis-tic timeframe since the agency lacks the funding staff and time to accomplish such an overbearing mandate

3 The 2005 Travel Management Rule (which has been invali-dated) made it optional for local Forests to complete winter

travel planning This is because the FS rightfully concluded early in the development of the Rule that impacts from snowmobile use were distinctively different and typically far less than impacts from wheeled off-highway vehicles This conclusion is correct because snowmobile tracks melt away each year and leave no lasting impacts when compared to impacts left by ATVrsquos Jeeps Dune Buggies and other wheeled OHVrsquos This ruling discards the agencyrsquos scientific conclusions and requires it to completely re-start travel planning to include snowmobile use

4 The Judgersquos Decision reinterprets the 1972 and 1978 Nixon and Carter Executive Orders (EOrsquos) regarding OHV access to public lands This new interpretation is far stricter than previous interpretations that have been used for the past 40 years and consequently puts all OHV access (winter and summer) at risk

5 This Ruling effectively allows activists to now bring lawsuits on the basis of EOrsquos This is contrary to well established law that bars private lawsuits to enforce EOrsquos Until this Decision courts have been unanimous that only the White House has the authority to enforce its EOrsquosmdashnot private citizens and not courtsmdashso this action opens the door to countless new legal challenges

6 The FS is not funded or staffed to issue this new Travel Management Rule within 180 days More importantly it is not funded or staffed to complete detailed winter travel planning at the local level on all National Forests across the country in approximately 27 states where over-snow travel could potentially occur This unfunded mandate could therefore potentially eliminate or reduce snowmobile access simply because without funding local travel plans allowing or regulating over-snow travel will not be produced It is the old story ldquoclose itrdquo because we do not have the resources to

ldquomanage itrdquo

7 The riding experience desired by those who snowmobile in the West could easily be lost if winter travel planning man-dates a ldquodesignated routerdquo approach to winter motorized travel management Cross-country snowmobiling as we currently know it would undoubtedly be diminished beyond recognition

The message here is very clear The snowmobile community will once again be required to proactively justify our chosen form of recreation that we have had the privilege to enjoy on public lands If winter travel planning becomes the new normal it will take a monumental grass roots effort from all snowmobilers to make sure our traditional access is preserved This process has the potential to make the 15-year Yellowstone debate look like a stroll through the park Letrsquos all stay informed and engaged as this critically import-ant process unfolds

11

IMPORTANT PRESS RELEASE ON E-15 GASOLINEReprinted from an ISMA Press Release

Our snowmobile community needs to be fully informed about the issues related to fuel that is used to power our snowmobiles The International Snowmobile

Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has been proactive on this issue ever since the introduction of ethanol into gasoline at the fuel pumps In late September 2013 ISMA issued a press release regarding test results on the impact of E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The entire press release is reproduced here to make sure you are completely aware that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a study conducted by Michigan Technological University which was designed to evaluate the effects of E-15 fuel on current and legacy snowmo-bile engines and vehicles Three test scenarios were conducted to evaluate the impact of E-15 including cold-start performance and emissions snowmobile drivability and laboratory exhaust emis-sions over the useful life of the engine Eight engines were tested over a two-year period The vehicles were tested in the laboratory and on the trail in real life driving conditions

The conclusion of the testing by the DOE is that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use Observations made during the study support the US EPArsquos decision to NOT APPROVE E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The testing was conducted since E-15 fuel is being introduced into the marketplace and is viewed by some as an important fuel enabling the United States to achieve the goals of the Reformulated Fuel Standard passed by the US Congress

Ethanol is being produced throughout the United States Ethanol producers use corn switch grass and other related plant prod-ucts in the production of ethanol It is the directive of the present administration that 138 billion gallons of ethanol be produced and distributed in the marketplace The goal is challenging because US gasoline consumption is declining rapidly

Since it appears the E-15 fuel will be made more readily available throughout the United States it is important that owners of snow-mobiles and of other gas-powered products realize that E-15 fuel may adversely impact these various engines

The 69-page study highlights that one of the key issues related to snowmobiles is that exhaust gas temperatures and muffler exit temperature consistently increase with the use of E-15 fuel The increased temperatures range from 15 to 40 percent depending on

the vehicle This rise in temperature occurs because of the leaner air-fuel mixture

Since it has been recommended that E-15 not be approved for snowmobile use by the EPA there is concern in the marketplace that mis-fueling of snowmobiles can occur Recent surveys show that approximately 50 of all Americans fill up their portable gas tank or vehicles that they are towing with the same fuel used to fill their tow vehicle (car or truck) Also approximately 23 of all Americans say that they assume that any gas sold at a gas station is safe for all of their vehiclesmdashincluding snowmobiles generators boats etc Approximately 50 of Americans check the fuel pumps for warning labels when filling up their vehicles

With various fuels entering the marketplace it is more important than ever that customers carefully read any and all labels on gas dispensing pumps and understand the guidance messages placed on those pumps

It should be noted that E-85 fuel has been available in the market-place for many years E-85 is a blend of fuel which is designed to be used in flex-fuel equipped cars and trucks only E-85 is 85 ethanol It should NOT be confused with E-15 which is 15 ethanol E-10 fuel is 10 ethanol and has been available and used throughout the United States for years and is approved for snowmobile use

This is a long-winded reproduction of the ISMA press release but mis-fueling your snowmobile could result in a very costly mistake Pay attention at the pump

SNOWMOBILE COMMUNITY LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT SEASON

Haslett MI October 16 2013 Yes the snowmobile season has already begun in many parts of the world Snowfall has occurred in much of the Western United States and

Canada and Mother Nature is covering mountain ranges around the world with lsquowhite goldrsquo

The initial forecasts are very uplifting for winter enthusiasts and snowmobilers in particular The Farmerrsquos Almanac and others have forecasted a cold snowy winter for 2013-2014

In addition to the early snowfall and forecasts snowmobilers have fond memories of an elongated season ending in April (and May) in 2013 Heavy snowfall throughout the early spring in much of North America and Northern Europe presented snowmobilers with excellent riding conditions and winter fun late into the spring The enthusiasm from April and May has carried into the Autumn of 2013

12

Snowmobile Associations Clubs and promoters are reporting excellent attendance and high energy levels at the Fall Snow Shows In many cases the shows are reporting record crowds and eager shoppers Snowmobile Dealers are reporting good traffic volumes and initial reports are upbeat

In addition to the increased action at shows the snowmobile com-munity is preparing the trails and riding areas for the upcoming season Snowmobile Club activity is building as the weather cools and temperatures head down the thermometer Signs are being updated and trails and parking areas are being brushed cleared and marked

The snowmobile community generates over $30 billion dol-lars-worth of economic activity and is an important part of the

economic engine in many rural communities in the Snowbelt

Visitation to the wwwGoSnowmobilingorg web site and the wwwsnowmobileorg web site are increasing and it appears visita-tion will again generate record numbers Last year over 4 million hits were made on the web sites Based on visitation many of those visiting the sites were most interested in snowmobile rental loca-tions and snowmobile destinations

It looks like 2013-2014 will be another good snowmobiling year and we look forward to seeing you on the trails All snowmobilers are encouraged to have their snowmobiles prepared for winter and make sure to check snowmobile trailers tow-vehicles etc to make sure they are in proper working order before heading out for that first ride of the season

BE PREPARED FIRST AID KIT ESSENTIALS by Chris Haller Utah State Parks OHV Program Manager

Before heading out into Utahrsquos backcountry Utah State Parks managers suggest you review and update your survival kit A sur-vival kit can be a necessary piece of equipment that can mean the difference between life and death Listed below is a suggested survival kit but many more items can be included

bull Two dimes edges can be used as a screwdriver bull Pocket mirror used to reflect sunlight and signal your location bull Plastic whistle plastic is better than a metal whistle the cold could hurt your lips bull Matches wrap these in aluminum foil and if not waterproof coat in nail polish bull Short candle provides light and could start a fire bull Razor blade use this like a pocket knife bull Aluminum foil can be used to melt snow and a drinking cup bull Wire 20 can be used to form a handle for foil cup or snowmobile repairs bull Bouillon cube could make soup bull Hard tack candy provides sugar and energy bull Salt helps retain body water and may prevent dehydration bull Bandages for minor injuries bull Safety pins handy fasteners bull Paper clips emergency snowmobile repairs bull Fishing line 25 pound test could act as twine to tie razor blade to a stick bull Sandpaper striking surface for matches

For more snowmobile safety tips maps or information visit ohvutahgov RIDE ON Utah

13

FINAL RULE TO CONTINUE WINTER ACCESS TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKJACKSON HOLE WY - October 24 2013

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the release of a final RuleRegulation for Winter Use of Yellowstone The publishing of the final Rule officially completes the

Winter Use PlanSupplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) process The final Rule assures continued access to Yellowstone in Winter by both snowmobiles and snowcoaches

The creation of a ldquoNew Final Regulationrdquo to implement the Record of Decision (ROD) was published in the Federal Register on October 22 2013

And now for the Good News The Final RuleRegulation for Winter Use shows that our collective comments on the ldquoProposed Rulerdquo which ended June 17 2013 have been heard The Final Rule will provide a framework for more effectively managed access for snowmobiles and snowcoaches in Yellowstone National Park while minimizing impacts on visitors airsound quality and wildlife This final regulation will guide management of winter use in the Park and will implement the preferred alternative from the Final SEIS

Under the final Rule the winter of 20132014 will be a transition year during which the Park will allow motorized over-snow travel

under the same conditions in place for the past four winters Up to 318 commercially guided Best Available Technology (BAT) snowmobiles and up to 78 commercially guided snowcoaches will be allowed daily

Starting in the 20142015 winter season the Park would permit up to 110 ldquotransportation eventsrdquo daily initially defined as one snowcoach or a group of up to 10 snowmobiles averaging seven snowmobiles per group per season Up to 50 transportation events may be groups of snowmobiles

Management by transportation events is an impact-centric approach designed to minimize the impact of oversnow vehicles (OSVs) on air quality soundscapes and wildlife rather than focus-ing solely on the number of vehicles entering the Park

This new practical approach to OSV management by ldquotransporta-tion eventsrdquo will provide greater flexibility for OSV commercial tour operators reward future OSV technological innovations and reduce OSV- caused environmental impacts all while making the park cleaner and quieter than previously authorized

Another important part of the final Rule is that four transportation events per day (one per gate) would be reserved for non-commer-cially guided snowmobile access and Sylvan Pass would continue to be operated in accordance with the Sylvan Pass Working Group Agreement The non-commercially guided access will provide snowmobilers a chance to visit their Park without hiring a com-mercial guide

The final good news is that with the final Rule for Winter Use in place Yellowstone National Park will open its gates for another winter season on December 15th Please make plans to enjoy your National Park this Winter

14

bull ldquoI will volunteer or serve when _______rdquo Unfortunately ldquoWhenrdquo never comes

bull ldquoWe have always done it that wayrdquoOther interesting words that we use

Driver or Hitch Hiker Leader or Leaner Passionate or Passive Participate or Procrastinate Motivated or Maintain Reasons Why Not or Reasons Why

I think that I have procrastinated long enough on getting this article for the Snow Scoop It is just that my passive passion for writing has caused me to be a leaner and I have not maintained my moti-vation I guess that my hitch hiking theory of letting someone else do is on my list of reasons why I have not

Have a great Winter Riding Season

FRANK MAY SKI-DOO amp ATV INCFrank May Ski-Doo amp ATV Inc at 6740 North Hwy 38 Brigham City (Honeyville) was started in 1968 as Frank May Ski-Doo Sales by Frank Sr and Sally May with their boys Frank Jr amp Steve

It started and still is a small family owned and operated Ski-Doo snowmobile business with the addition of Can Am off-road vehicles

They have a full line of parts accessories and clothing and take pride in their service to their BRP customers

The business is now owned and operated by brothers Frank Jr amp Jim with Frankrsquos daughter Sally taking care of customers in the store

They are avid snowmobilers that are active in snowmobile clubs and are recognized as a Platinum BRP dealer

wwwfrankmayskidoocom

15

WHAT DO THE WORDS REALLY MEANBy Ken RossumSnowmobilers are a different sort of recreational group

Their words and actions many times take on different meanings Take the rider that has a hard time sleeping the night before a ride He canrsquot sleep because he is so keyed up about going out on his favorite machine in cold weather His thoughts are if I ride hard today I will be able to sleep good tonight

How many times have you heard a snowmobiler say

bull ldquoIf you donrsquot get stuck you are not riding hard enoughrdquo bull ldquoI just spent $25000 to take 3 pounds off my sledrdquo He is say-ing this as he puts his 8-pound tool kit in and straps 2 gallons of gas to the back of his sled bull ldquoMy sled will beat anything on the mountainrdquo Well on most days when it is running good and not too many people out maybe during the week

Then there are those that you ask to support USA or their local club

bull ldquoI donrsquot like riding in a grouprdquo He is saying that as he and his seven buddies ride off together bull ldquoI canrsquot afford your $2000 membership dues I just spent $600000 on my new turbordquo bull ldquoI canrsquot afford to be a member because I have to fill my sled and truck with gasrdquo This is probably more truth that fiction bull ldquoThey will never close our favorite riding area we have ridden there for yearsrdquo

Then there are those that are club members

bull ldquoI donrsquot want to get involvedrdquo bull ldquoIt should be done this wayrdquo These statements usually come after not getting involved bull ldquoIf you donrsquot do it my way I donrsquot want to playrdquo

ANNOUNCEMENTSThe snow scoop will be featuring a classified ads section If you would like anything to be posted in next monthrsquos issue be sure to email it to utahsnowscoopyahoocom by November 23rd

UPCOMING EVENTS bull November 12 - UAC Fundraiser bull November 13 - USA Board Meeting bull November 20 - GSSA Meeting bull November 25 - December Issue E-Newsletter Content Due bull December 2 - Davis County Snowflakes Club Meeting bull December 7 - Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Clubrsquos

Christmas Party bull December 7 - Davis County Snowflakes Ride

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

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Page 2: Utah Snow Scoop- November 2013

PRESIDENTrsquoS MESSAGEBy Jeff Eddings

W ell another summer has come and gone and we find ourselves looking for the white stuff to fall again Now I know for most snowmobilers the summers never

seem to end and winter canrsquot get here fast enough But as I look back on my summer I honestly donrsquot know where it went The older I get the faster times seems to slip away Regardless fall is now here and I am ready for a great snowmobiling season Since my last message back in March 2013 we have kept quite busy here in the Utah Snowmobile Association

In April Curt Kennedy and I attended the Washington DC fly-in where we attended some great seminars and also got to express our concerns related to snowmobiling to our elected officials In June Cal Taylor Curt Kennedy and I attended the International Snowmobile Congress in Green Bay Wisconsin Here again we attended some very informational seminars met with fellow snowmobilers from around the nation as well the world We also attended the closing ceremonies which included an elaborate ban-quet and an awards ceremony Many outstanding individuals were recognized by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations for all their hard work and volunteerism that they have gave to snowmobiling over the last year

After about a one month break we started holding our monthly board meetings again beginning in August and got right to work I feel we have accomplished so much thus far this year and I feel you are going to like the changes First and foremost you probably have already noticed that you didnrsquot receive a Snow Scoop news-paper in October Our previous editor decided not to renew the contract for the ldquoSnow Scooprdquo so we were left to find a solution We decided that our print based ldquoSnow Scooprdquo may not be the most effective way to reach our audience Additionally print based papers are not cheap to produce and we felt we could do so much more digitally for less cost Therefore we decided to pursue an E-newsletter and distribute it digitally Although our E-newsletter is new we will still provide articles from member clubs and all the pertinent land access updates We also wanted to change the feel of the newsletter so we will be adding some new content such as monthly recipe ideas a classified ads section and possibly some contests Additionally our advertising rates have been cut drasti-cally for anyone who would like to advertise with us

We are excited about this new E-newsletter and hope to add new content monthly We would love to hear what you think about the new E-newsletter so please send any comments or suggestions to utahsnowscoopyahoocom Another great thing we are in the process of getting off the ground is a membership card program for current Utah Snowmobile Association members We have been working closely with many local and not-so-local businesses in an effort to bring exclusive discounts to USA members This new membership card will allow you to receive a discount at partici-pating businesses by simply presenting the card We anticipate this

new program to be fully operational in January 2014 Cards will be distributed by club presidents at monthly meetings or they will be sent via US mail for non-club members A full list of benefits will be available on wwwsnowutcom so ensure to visit it often Last but not least we have also been busy planning and preparing for the Intermountain Snowmobile Show as well as upcoming USA events throughout the season So with that I will close this mes-sage asking you to please check out next monthrsquos issue where I will review the Intermountain Snowmobile Show and give you some insight into USArsquos upcoming events Stay safe out on the trails and make sure to keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up

FIND THE SNOWFLAKE INSIDE THIS ISSUE AND

YOU COULD WINEmail the location to utahsnowscoopyahoocom and

yoursquoll be entered into a drawing to win an annual Monte Cristo Parking Pass courtesy of Utah State Parks along with $6000 worth of ldquoEdge Bucksrdquo

courtesy of The Edge Powersports Draper Utah Winner will be notified by e-mail and announced in the next Snow Scoop issue Drawing to be held on

November 24th 20132

BOARD OF DIRECTORSJeffery Eddings President2645 East 7800 South South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7791 presidentsnowutcom

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

Curt Kennedy Director - Public Lands302 South Maryfield Drive Salt Lake City UT 84108 801-582-3882 ccklpkgmailcom

Stacey Eddings Snow Scoop Coordinatorand 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 AssociationDennis Kowalewski President 1794 North 6250 East Eden UT 84310 951-768-6728 dkowalewskiyahoocom

Chalk Creek RidersWes Blonquist President PO Box 385 Coalville UT 84017 435-336-4496 wesntracallwestnet

Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile ClubRuss Mangone President 2260 West 4805 South Taylorsville UT 84118 801-969-7335 slvsnowgmailcom

Davis County SnowflakesCal Taylor President 1236 South 1800 West Syracuse UT 84075 801-882-8659 calandgenagmailcom

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

3

TABLE OF CONTENTSPresidentrsquos Message 2Warming Hut Cleanup 6Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club 7GSSA 7Are You Looking for That Special Ride That is Totally Unique 8Letrsquos Keep Backcountry Snowmobilers Alive 10Your Cross-Country Snowmobiling Experience is Slowly Slipping Away 11Important Press Release on E-15 Gasoline 12Snowmobile Community Looking Forward to a Great Season 12Be Prepared First Aid Kit Essentials 13Final Rule to Continue Winter Access to Yellowstone National Park 14What Do The Words Really Mean 15Frank May Ski-Doo amp ATV Inc 15

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 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

4

WARMING HUT CLEANUP

This Oct a few of our club members took a power pressure washer to the Willow Creek warming huts and sprayed off the loose and chipping paint and the dirt so the buildings

would be ready for a new coat of paint A couple of weeks later we went up and painted the buildings and put on a fresh coat of linseed oil on the roofs We also cleaned up and restocked the insides with new supplies and firewood We also cleaned up around the outside and fixed the fence where it was needed These buildings are for everyonersquos use all we ask is that you respect them and leave them as clean if not cleaner then when you got there Remember there is no garbage service there so we ask that you haul out as much of your garbage with you as you can

Thank you

Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club wwwslvsnowcom

6

SALT LAKE VALLEY SNOWMOBILE CLUBby Russ Mangone

W ell the chill is in the air and the leaves are starting to fall and therersquos even a little dusting of snow on the moun-tain tops We are in what I call the ldquoTAINT SEASONrdquo

Summer is over and all the summer toys are put away and winter isnrsquot here yet So therersquos ldquoTAINTrsquo much to do until winter gets here I guess now would be a good time to make sure that sled is all ready to go if you havenrsquot done so already Make sure you have new oil in that chain case the anti-freeze is topped off new spark plugs are installed and everything that needs to be greased is greased Maybe even wash off that summer dust it has collected You want it nice and pretty for that 1st ride

GSSAby Dennis Kowalewski

Hello fellow snowmobilers As another season approaches let me bring you up to date with what has happened with the Golden Spike Snowmobile Assocation during the

summer

First we had our closing ceremony at Carlos and Harleyrsquos last April At this event officers were electedre-elected Dennis Kowalewski will remain as president Jeff Eddings as vice presi-dent Lisa Kowalewski as secretary Stacey Eddings as treasurer Bruce Grandin will be the club historian for the coming year

We also had the honor of presenting a plaque as appreciation for outstanding support to the members of Club Rec As many of you know Club Rec has their snowmobile rentalpartsclothing shop set up at the Monte Cristo parking area If you ever want to ride a different sled for the day(or just a few hours) stop by and visit them And thank them for supporting our club as well as snow-mobiling in general

In June several members participated in our Adopt-a Highway cleanup over Trappers Loop

We picked up several bags of trash Probably the best find of the day belonged to Nate Eddings as he is now the proud owner of a new to him ipod Itrsquos really interesting to see what people have lost in just a two mile section of the highway

We had planned a booth for July 4th at the Huntsville celebration but after looking at cost and possible profit we decided not to go with it this year

Oct 5th we had our season opening event at the Dennyrsquos in Ogden We went over scheduled events for the coming season and hope to be able to do a couple of different type rides this year If it all works out every weekend will have something going on associated with snow Letrsquos hope we get lots of it

As always we are looking for new members to ride with us If your reading this you probably have something to do with snowmo-biling-or know someone who does-so make sure you belong to a club even if itrsquos not ours Itrsquos through your support that we can try to insure you have riding areas open to you Therersquos more and more associations that are convinced we donrsquot belong anywhere but on a trail IF even there The best way to fight these notions is by keeping our numbers up so JOIN A CLUB

If you would like to ride with us or just want more information call me a t 801-745-6138

Dennis KowalewskiGSSA President

This also would be a good time to check out that trailer also Check those lug nuts grease the bearings make sure the lights are work-ing Make sure your tires are in good shape and you have a good spare Give it a good safety check over Therersquos nothing worse than having a breakdown on the road and having to fix it in the cold or even yet having to have to miss that ride because of a mechanical breakdown that may could have been avoided

If you want to see what the Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club is up to you can check us out at wwwslvsnowcom

Well thatrsquos about all for now so remember ldquoPray for Snowrdquo

Russ MangonePresident Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club

7

Special Travel Adventure Feature Article

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL RIDE THAT IS TOTALLY UNIQUEby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

W e all have those special places we like to go that offers breath-taking scenery while enjoying the pure adren-aline rush of riding a snowmobile Sometimes we are

hesitant to share our special experience for fear that pristine spot might become overrun with too many riders I will take that chance My wife and I are incredibly fortunate to have traveled to many awesome snowmobile destinations in the West and there is one that we always keep going back to that I would like to share with you I am referring to Box Y Lodge up the Greys River outside of Alpine Wyoming

Although Alpine is about 235 miles from Salt Lake City it is well worth making a winter vacation out of this unique adventure The perfect outing is a 3-night stay and all you need are your own per-sonal items as you base out of Box Y Lodge that provides three meals a day Box Y consists of a main lodge and nine cabins that allows for great accommodations for families andor a group of friends The cabins have propane heat and full baths and sleep from 2 to 8 people Wyoming permits gas and oil for your sled are available right on the Lodge property

Your experience starts immediately from the trailhead at the edge of Alpine since it is a 28-mile ride on the well-groomed ldquoA Trailrdquo to the Lodge (In case it didnrsquot snow the night before I recommend a functioning set of scratchers on your sled for the commute in and out) You follow the Greys River the entire ride and will undoubt-edly see wildlife such as elk and eagles to name a few that take advantage of this ideal habitat The mountain ranges on both sides of the Greys River drainage are spectacular

When you cross the bridge over the Greys River as you approach the Ranch property you will smell the smoke of pine burning in the fireplace and when you enter the Lodge you will likely be tanta-lized with the smell of fresh baked cookies But the real hospitality is evidenced by the down-home friendliness of the Haberberger family who truly make you feel like one of their own Tim Cindy and daughter Meagan have spent nearly two decades making Box Y Lodge an incredibly special place to visit The rustic authentic-ity of the entire Box Y environment cleanses your soul and most certainly will satisfy your pallet

You could spend all winter basing out of Box Y and riding a differ-ent section of the long Salt River Range and Wyoming Range but my favorite 3-day ride covers a miniscule portion of this amazing winter wonderland This area has an average annual snowfall of 380 inches so you have to really watch the weather to determine which section to hit on any given day but here is an example

Day one finds us venturing into the steep and deep right out the back door of the Lodge I generically call it the Sherman Peak area just north of Cabin Creek You can boondock your way through stands of aspens and pines until you eventually hit the backdrop of the Salt River Range If you are lucky enough to get a shiny day you will think you died and went to snowmobile heaven At the end of the day a home-cooked meal from Cindy and her helpers really hits the spot If Tim (who has the grooming contract for the area) isnrsquot out grooming you will get a chance to learn more about the Greys River area and also hear about his hunting and fishing adventures as he has no shortage of great tales to talk about

Day two is set aside for a big loop that offers a lot of play area oppor-tunity About five miles south of the Lodge on the ldquoA Trailrdquo we head east on the Sheep Creek road over McDougal Gap to the ldquoH Trailrdquo and head north to the ldquoE Trailrdquo over to the Blind Bull Warming Hut But first it is worth a short diversion to go past the Sheep Creek road turnoff for less than a mile and view approximately 700 elk at the Greys River feed ground Although you cannot get off the trail in the winter range section it is a magnificent site to see so many elk (particularly the large bulls) right off the groomed trail Once back on the loop you can pick your own level of challenge in the numerous meadows and drainages as you work your way over to the Blind Bull Warming Hut As a side note this warming hut was a great partnering effort among volunteers businesses and the Forest Service to completely rebuild a structure on the edge of some of the finest snowmobile country in the West Donrsquot be tempted to over-extend yourself with the riding country adjacent to the hut because you need to save this area for a full day Take the ldquoE Trailrdquo back to connect with the ldquoA Trailrdquo to take in more Haberberger hospitality at Box Y Lodge

Tim Cindy amp Meagan Haberbergeroperated the Box Y Lodge

8

Day three finds us going directly back to the Blind Bull area about 12 miles from the Lodge This has to be reserved for a reasonably good visibility day because the magnitude of the open terrain is nothing short of awesome You stand back and look at the over-whelming number of ravines and ridge lines wondering where to get started So much country and so little time You will defi-nitely be bone tired and out of gas when you get done covering the Blind Bull area

Leaving Box Y is always a hard thing to do as you mentally retrace the great riding experience of the past three days On the way out it is a beautiful diversion to leave the ldquoA Trailrdquo about 14 miles south of the Lodge and take the ldquoC Trailrdquo that loops back to the trailhead Tim works hard to keep the trail system groomed in good shape so the remoteness of Box Y definitely is not an inconvenience

If you are looking for a unique snowmobile destination coupled with real people hospitality you should really consider taking in the splendor of the winter backcountry surrounding the Box Y Lodge It makes no difference whether you are a novice rider or an extreme boondocker this country has something for every-one Our greater than 15-year friendship with Tim Cindy and Meagan Haberberger can attest to the quality of snowmobile experience you will derive from making the trip You can get infor-mation by going online to wwwboxylodgecom or email them a boxylodgegmailcom Happy sledding

Main Lodge at Box Y Ranch

The Blind Bull area is awesome

BAKED POTATO SUPREMEMUFF POT RECIPEIngredients

1 Baked Potato1 Can ChiliButterShredded CheeseSour CreamCooked Chopped BaconOnionSalt amp PepperReynolds Slow Cooker Bag

Slice baked potato in half and place potato in Reynolds Slow Cooker LinerAdd butter and chili Place in Mu Pott and ride until you smell it cooking and potato is steamy hot Add shredded cheese sour cream bacon onion salt amp pepperEnjoy

9

by Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

The demographics of the western rider have changed dra-matically with the evolution of incredible technology applied to mountain sleds that are on the market today

Additionally the fast-paced lives of our riders have made it difficult to disseminate an important message about avalanche awareness and preparedness

So do we let avalanche fatalities among our riders increase or do we take a new approach to getting the message out The answer is ldquonordquo and ldquoyesrdquo The Utah Avalanche Center is taking on a new project to develop a snowmobiler-specific video that will undoubtedly catch the attention of all (yes we said all) riders that venture into ava-lanche terrain The distribution opportunities are limitless and free

The concept is to create a 10-minute avalanche awareness video spe-cifically for motorized users using lessons learned from the highly successful ldquoKnow Before You Gordquo avalanche awareness program This video will build on the recently adopted ISMA Avalanche Guidelines (International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) and show

bull Why snowmobilers benefit from knowing about avalanches bull What factors cause avalanche danger bull How to tell when its ok to go big and when to dial it back bull How we can avoid avalanches and still have fun bull How to save a life if an avalanche happens

The message is clearly that winter backcountry recreation is fun and exciting and riders can be as safe as they choose to be This video will teach that riding in the backcountry is not a high-risk sport

exposing participants to random danger By understanding even a little about avalanches riders can go out under any conditions have a great time and live to ride another day The video will be attention-grabbing and entertaining What the rider sees will stick in their minds and make them want to learn more about avalanches

The end product will be in video form which can easily be dis-tributed online through existing electronic and social media applications It can go to dealers Avalanche Centers rental shops repair shops clubs State and County agencies Search amp Rescue groups Tourism offices and countless businesses that are sup-ported by snowmobiler dollars The distribution is literally limitless

The Utah Snowmobile Association has committed $5000 of ini-tial seed money to jump-start the project which has an estimated cost of $15000 One grant for $3000 has been approved and another grant for $4000 is still pending If all the stars line up in the right direction this still leaves us $3000 short of realization of a project that has the potential to save lives Any organization or individual that could help offset this shortfall would be greatly appreciated You can contact Curt Kennedy at 801-582-3882 email ccklpkgmailcom or Paul Diegel at 801-450-5729 email paulutahavalanchecenterorg In the meantime look forward to one of the most important avalanche awareness programs to ever hit the snow

LETrsquoS KEEP BACKCOUNTRY SNOWM BILERS ALIVE

10

YOUR CROSS-COUNTRY SNOWMOBILING EXPERIENCEIS SLOWLY SLIPPING AWAYby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

At the end of March 2013 a US Magistrate Judge in Idaho issued a decision in the lawsuit filed by the Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA) against the US Forest Service

(FS) WWA contends the 2005 Travel Management Rule is con-trary to law and that in enacting this rule the FS arbitrarily and capriciously exempted snowmobiles from mandatory travel management planning WWA further contends this exemption was in violation of two Executive Orders and the Administrative Procedure Act WWA wants winter travel planning to occur on all National Forests similar to the designated route process that took place for rubber-tired motorized recreation The Judge sided with WWA and ordered the FS to issue a new travel management rule that includes addressing areas of use and non-use by off-road vehicles inclusive of snowmobiles The Judge dictated a 180-day time frame for issuance of a new rule

The FS has already indicated they will not appeal the Judgersquos Decision Defending interveners (Idaho State Snowmobile Association American Council of Snowmobile Associations BlueRibbon Coalition along with the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) have filed a petition to pursue appeal As of mid-October 2013 there has been no decision made as to whether the interveners will be allowed to pursue a full-blown appeal or whether taking the case to arbitration would be an alter-native The Utah Snowmobile Association has contributed nearly $19000 so far toward legal costs for this critically important issue

The long-term implications of the Judgersquos Decision are enormous for the western snowmobiler Here is a 30000-foot level view of what this ruling really means

1 The Decision improperly portrays there is currently no reg-ulation of over-snow vehicle use Every National Forest has an existing Forest Management Plan which allocates land use based upon motorized and non-motorized recreation uses In fact some forests actually have a specific winter travel plan The truth is snowmobiling is already highly regulated with or without winter travel plans

2 The Decision tosses existing winter travel planning require-ments out the window and mandates that the FS issue a new travel rule within 180 days This is a totally unrealis-tic timeframe since the agency lacks the funding staff and time to accomplish such an overbearing mandate

3 The 2005 Travel Management Rule (which has been invali-dated) made it optional for local Forests to complete winter

travel planning This is because the FS rightfully concluded early in the development of the Rule that impacts from snowmobile use were distinctively different and typically far less than impacts from wheeled off-highway vehicles This conclusion is correct because snowmobile tracks melt away each year and leave no lasting impacts when compared to impacts left by ATVrsquos Jeeps Dune Buggies and other wheeled OHVrsquos This ruling discards the agencyrsquos scientific conclusions and requires it to completely re-start travel planning to include snowmobile use

4 The Judgersquos Decision reinterprets the 1972 and 1978 Nixon and Carter Executive Orders (EOrsquos) regarding OHV access to public lands This new interpretation is far stricter than previous interpretations that have been used for the past 40 years and consequently puts all OHV access (winter and summer) at risk

5 This Ruling effectively allows activists to now bring lawsuits on the basis of EOrsquos This is contrary to well established law that bars private lawsuits to enforce EOrsquos Until this Decision courts have been unanimous that only the White House has the authority to enforce its EOrsquosmdashnot private citizens and not courtsmdashso this action opens the door to countless new legal challenges

6 The FS is not funded or staffed to issue this new Travel Management Rule within 180 days More importantly it is not funded or staffed to complete detailed winter travel planning at the local level on all National Forests across the country in approximately 27 states where over-snow travel could potentially occur This unfunded mandate could therefore potentially eliminate or reduce snowmobile access simply because without funding local travel plans allowing or regulating over-snow travel will not be produced It is the old story ldquoclose itrdquo because we do not have the resources to

ldquomanage itrdquo

7 The riding experience desired by those who snowmobile in the West could easily be lost if winter travel planning man-dates a ldquodesignated routerdquo approach to winter motorized travel management Cross-country snowmobiling as we currently know it would undoubtedly be diminished beyond recognition

The message here is very clear The snowmobile community will once again be required to proactively justify our chosen form of recreation that we have had the privilege to enjoy on public lands If winter travel planning becomes the new normal it will take a monumental grass roots effort from all snowmobilers to make sure our traditional access is preserved This process has the potential to make the 15-year Yellowstone debate look like a stroll through the park Letrsquos all stay informed and engaged as this critically import-ant process unfolds

11

IMPORTANT PRESS RELEASE ON E-15 GASOLINEReprinted from an ISMA Press Release

Our snowmobile community needs to be fully informed about the issues related to fuel that is used to power our snowmobiles The International Snowmobile

Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has been proactive on this issue ever since the introduction of ethanol into gasoline at the fuel pumps In late September 2013 ISMA issued a press release regarding test results on the impact of E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The entire press release is reproduced here to make sure you are completely aware that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a study conducted by Michigan Technological University which was designed to evaluate the effects of E-15 fuel on current and legacy snowmo-bile engines and vehicles Three test scenarios were conducted to evaluate the impact of E-15 including cold-start performance and emissions snowmobile drivability and laboratory exhaust emis-sions over the useful life of the engine Eight engines were tested over a two-year period The vehicles were tested in the laboratory and on the trail in real life driving conditions

The conclusion of the testing by the DOE is that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use Observations made during the study support the US EPArsquos decision to NOT APPROVE E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The testing was conducted since E-15 fuel is being introduced into the marketplace and is viewed by some as an important fuel enabling the United States to achieve the goals of the Reformulated Fuel Standard passed by the US Congress

Ethanol is being produced throughout the United States Ethanol producers use corn switch grass and other related plant prod-ucts in the production of ethanol It is the directive of the present administration that 138 billion gallons of ethanol be produced and distributed in the marketplace The goal is challenging because US gasoline consumption is declining rapidly

Since it appears the E-15 fuel will be made more readily available throughout the United States it is important that owners of snow-mobiles and of other gas-powered products realize that E-15 fuel may adversely impact these various engines

The 69-page study highlights that one of the key issues related to snowmobiles is that exhaust gas temperatures and muffler exit temperature consistently increase with the use of E-15 fuel The increased temperatures range from 15 to 40 percent depending on

the vehicle This rise in temperature occurs because of the leaner air-fuel mixture

Since it has been recommended that E-15 not be approved for snowmobile use by the EPA there is concern in the marketplace that mis-fueling of snowmobiles can occur Recent surveys show that approximately 50 of all Americans fill up their portable gas tank or vehicles that they are towing with the same fuel used to fill their tow vehicle (car or truck) Also approximately 23 of all Americans say that they assume that any gas sold at a gas station is safe for all of their vehiclesmdashincluding snowmobiles generators boats etc Approximately 50 of Americans check the fuel pumps for warning labels when filling up their vehicles

With various fuels entering the marketplace it is more important than ever that customers carefully read any and all labels on gas dispensing pumps and understand the guidance messages placed on those pumps

It should be noted that E-85 fuel has been available in the market-place for many years E-85 is a blend of fuel which is designed to be used in flex-fuel equipped cars and trucks only E-85 is 85 ethanol It should NOT be confused with E-15 which is 15 ethanol E-10 fuel is 10 ethanol and has been available and used throughout the United States for years and is approved for snowmobile use

This is a long-winded reproduction of the ISMA press release but mis-fueling your snowmobile could result in a very costly mistake Pay attention at the pump

SNOWMOBILE COMMUNITY LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT SEASON

Haslett MI October 16 2013 Yes the snowmobile season has already begun in many parts of the world Snowfall has occurred in much of the Western United States and

Canada and Mother Nature is covering mountain ranges around the world with lsquowhite goldrsquo

The initial forecasts are very uplifting for winter enthusiasts and snowmobilers in particular The Farmerrsquos Almanac and others have forecasted a cold snowy winter for 2013-2014

In addition to the early snowfall and forecasts snowmobilers have fond memories of an elongated season ending in April (and May) in 2013 Heavy snowfall throughout the early spring in much of North America and Northern Europe presented snowmobilers with excellent riding conditions and winter fun late into the spring The enthusiasm from April and May has carried into the Autumn of 2013

12

Snowmobile Associations Clubs and promoters are reporting excellent attendance and high energy levels at the Fall Snow Shows In many cases the shows are reporting record crowds and eager shoppers Snowmobile Dealers are reporting good traffic volumes and initial reports are upbeat

In addition to the increased action at shows the snowmobile com-munity is preparing the trails and riding areas for the upcoming season Snowmobile Club activity is building as the weather cools and temperatures head down the thermometer Signs are being updated and trails and parking areas are being brushed cleared and marked

The snowmobile community generates over $30 billion dol-lars-worth of economic activity and is an important part of the

economic engine in many rural communities in the Snowbelt

Visitation to the wwwGoSnowmobilingorg web site and the wwwsnowmobileorg web site are increasing and it appears visita-tion will again generate record numbers Last year over 4 million hits were made on the web sites Based on visitation many of those visiting the sites were most interested in snowmobile rental loca-tions and snowmobile destinations

It looks like 2013-2014 will be another good snowmobiling year and we look forward to seeing you on the trails All snowmobilers are encouraged to have their snowmobiles prepared for winter and make sure to check snowmobile trailers tow-vehicles etc to make sure they are in proper working order before heading out for that first ride of the season

BE PREPARED FIRST AID KIT ESSENTIALS by Chris Haller Utah State Parks OHV Program Manager

Before heading out into Utahrsquos backcountry Utah State Parks managers suggest you review and update your survival kit A sur-vival kit can be a necessary piece of equipment that can mean the difference between life and death Listed below is a suggested survival kit but many more items can be included

bull Two dimes edges can be used as a screwdriver bull Pocket mirror used to reflect sunlight and signal your location bull Plastic whistle plastic is better than a metal whistle the cold could hurt your lips bull Matches wrap these in aluminum foil and if not waterproof coat in nail polish bull Short candle provides light and could start a fire bull Razor blade use this like a pocket knife bull Aluminum foil can be used to melt snow and a drinking cup bull Wire 20 can be used to form a handle for foil cup or snowmobile repairs bull Bouillon cube could make soup bull Hard tack candy provides sugar and energy bull Salt helps retain body water and may prevent dehydration bull Bandages for minor injuries bull Safety pins handy fasteners bull Paper clips emergency snowmobile repairs bull Fishing line 25 pound test could act as twine to tie razor blade to a stick bull Sandpaper striking surface for matches

For more snowmobile safety tips maps or information visit ohvutahgov RIDE ON Utah

13

FINAL RULE TO CONTINUE WINTER ACCESS TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKJACKSON HOLE WY - October 24 2013

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the release of a final RuleRegulation for Winter Use of Yellowstone The publishing of the final Rule officially completes the

Winter Use PlanSupplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) process The final Rule assures continued access to Yellowstone in Winter by both snowmobiles and snowcoaches

The creation of a ldquoNew Final Regulationrdquo to implement the Record of Decision (ROD) was published in the Federal Register on October 22 2013

And now for the Good News The Final RuleRegulation for Winter Use shows that our collective comments on the ldquoProposed Rulerdquo which ended June 17 2013 have been heard The Final Rule will provide a framework for more effectively managed access for snowmobiles and snowcoaches in Yellowstone National Park while minimizing impacts on visitors airsound quality and wildlife This final regulation will guide management of winter use in the Park and will implement the preferred alternative from the Final SEIS

Under the final Rule the winter of 20132014 will be a transition year during which the Park will allow motorized over-snow travel

under the same conditions in place for the past four winters Up to 318 commercially guided Best Available Technology (BAT) snowmobiles and up to 78 commercially guided snowcoaches will be allowed daily

Starting in the 20142015 winter season the Park would permit up to 110 ldquotransportation eventsrdquo daily initially defined as one snowcoach or a group of up to 10 snowmobiles averaging seven snowmobiles per group per season Up to 50 transportation events may be groups of snowmobiles

Management by transportation events is an impact-centric approach designed to minimize the impact of oversnow vehicles (OSVs) on air quality soundscapes and wildlife rather than focus-ing solely on the number of vehicles entering the Park

This new practical approach to OSV management by ldquotransporta-tion eventsrdquo will provide greater flexibility for OSV commercial tour operators reward future OSV technological innovations and reduce OSV- caused environmental impacts all while making the park cleaner and quieter than previously authorized

Another important part of the final Rule is that four transportation events per day (one per gate) would be reserved for non-commer-cially guided snowmobile access and Sylvan Pass would continue to be operated in accordance with the Sylvan Pass Working Group Agreement The non-commercially guided access will provide snowmobilers a chance to visit their Park without hiring a com-mercial guide

The final good news is that with the final Rule for Winter Use in place Yellowstone National Park will open its gates for another winter season on December 15th Please make plans to enjoy your National Park this Winter

14

bull ldquoI will volunteer or serve when _______rdquo Unfortunately ldquoWhenrdquo never comes

bull ldquoWe have always done it that wayrdquoOther interesting words that we use

Driver or Hitch Hiker Leader or Leaner Passionate or Passive Participate or Procrastinate Motivated or Maintain Reasons Why Not or Reasons Why

I think that I have procrastinated long enough on getting this article for the Snow Scoop It is just that my passive passion for writing has caused me to be a leaner and I have not maintained my moti-vation I guess that my hitch hiking theory of letting someone else do is on my list of reasons why I have not

Have a great Winter Riding Season

FRANK MAY SKI-DOO amp ATV INCFrank May Ski-Doo amp ATV Inc at 6740 North Hwy 38 Brigham City (Honeyville) was started in 1968 as Frank May Ski-Doo Sales by Frank Sr and Sally May with their boys Frank Jr amp Steve

It started and still is a small family owned and operated Ski-Doo snowmobile business with the addition of Can Am off-road vehicles

They have a full line of parts accessories and clothing and take pride in their service to their BRP customers

The business is now owned and operated by brothers Frank Jr amp Jim with Frankrsquos daughter Sally taking care of customers in the store

They are avid snowmobilers that are active in snowmobile clubs and are recognized as a Platinum BRP dealer

wwwfrankmayskidoocom

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WHAT DO THE WORDS REALLY MEANBy Ken RossumSnowmobilers are a different sort of recreational group

Their words and actions many times take on different meanings Take the rider that has a hard time sleeping the night before a ride He canrsquot sleep because he is so keyed up about going out on his favorite machine in cold weather His thoughts are if I ride hard today I will be able to sleep good tonight

How many times have you heard a snowmobiler say

bull ldquoIf you donrsquot get stuck you are not riding hard enoughrdquo bull ldquoI just spent $25000 to take 3 pounds off my sledrdquo He is say-ing this as he puts his 8-pound tool kit in and straps 2 gallons of gas to the back of his sled bull ldquoMy sled will beat anything on the mountainrdquo Well on most days when it is running good and not too many people out maybe during the week

Then there are those that you ask to support USA or their local club

bull ldquoI donrsquot like riding in a grouprdquo He is saying that as he and his seven buddies ride off together bull ldquoI canrsquot afford your $2000 membership dues I just spent $600000 on my new turbordquo bull ldquoI canrsquot afford to be a member because I have to fill my sled and truck with gasrdquo This is probably more truth that fiction bull ldquoThey will never close our favorite riding area we have ridden there for yearsrdquo

Then there are those that are club members

bull ldquoI donrsquot want to get involvedrdquo bull ldquoIt should be done this wayrdquo These statements usually come after not getting involved bull ldquoIf you donrsquot do it my way I donrsquot want to playrdquo

ANNOUNCEMENTSThe snow scoop will be featuring a classified ads section If you would like anything to be posted in next monthrsquos issue be sure to email it to utahsnowscoopyahoocom by November 23rd

UPCOMING EVENTS bull November 12 - UAC Fundraiser bull November 13 - USA Board Meeting bull November 20 - GSSA Meeting bull November 25 - December Issue E-Newsletter Content Due bull December 2 - Davis County Snowflakes Club Meeting bull December 7 - Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Clubrsquos

Christmas Party bull December 7 - Davis County Snowflakes Ride

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

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bull 25 of our site visits are from our membership bull 75 of our site visits are by those who may not

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSJeffery Eddings President2645 East 7800 South South Weber UT 84405 801-510-7791 presidentsnowutcom

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

Curt Kennedy Director - Public Lands302 South Maryfield Drive Salt Lake City UT 84108 801-582-3882 ccklpkgmailcom

Stacey Eddings Snow Scoop Coordinatorand 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 AssociationDennis Kowalewski President 1794 North 6250 East Eden UT 84310 951-768-6728 dkowalewskiyahoocom

Chalk Creek RidersWes Blonquist President PO Box 385 Coalville UT 84017 435-336-4496 wesntracallwestnet

Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile ClubRuss Mangone President 2260 West 4805 South Taylorsville UT 84118 801-969-7335 slvsnowgmailcom

Davis County SnowflakesCal Taylor President 1236 South 1800 West Syracuse UT 84075 801-882-8659 calandgenagmailcom

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

3

TABLE OF CONTENTSPresidentrsquos Message 2Warming Hut Cleanup 6Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club 7GSSA 7Are You Looking for That Special Ride That is Totally Unique 8Letrsquos Keep Backcountry Snowmobilers Alive 10Your Cross-Country Snowmobiling Experience is Slowly Slipping Away 11Important Press Release on E-15 Gasoline 12Snowmobile Community Looking Forward to a Great Season 12Be Prepared First Aid Kit Essentials 13Final Rule to Continue Winter Access to Yellowstone National Park 14What Do The Words Really Mean 15Frank May Ski-Doo amp ATV Inc 15

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 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

4

WARMING HUT CLEANUP

This Oct a few of our club members took a power pressure washer to the Willow Creek warming huts and sprayed off the loose and chipping paint and the dirt so the buildings

would be ready for a new coat of paint A couple of weeks later we went up and painted the buildings and put on a fresh coat of linseed oil on the roofs We also cleaned up and restocked the insides with new supplies and firewood We also cleaned up around the outside and fixed the fence where it was needed These buildings are for everyonersquos use all we ask is that you respect them and leave them as clean if not cleaner then when you got there Remember there is no garbage service there so we ask that you haul out as much of your garbage with you as you can

Thank you

Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club wwwslvsnowcom

6

SALT LAKE VALLEY SNOWMOBILE CLUBby Russ Mangone

W ell the chill is in the air and the leaves are starting to fall and therersquos even a little dusting of snow on the moun-tain tops We are in what I call the ldquoTAINT SEASONrdquo

Summer is over and all the summer toys are put away and winter isnrsquot here yet So therersquos ldquoTAINTrsquo much to do until winter gets here I guess now would be a good time to make sure that sled is all ready to go if you havenrsquot done so already Make sure you have new oil in that chain case the anti-freeze is topped off new spark plugs are installed and everything that needs to be greased is greased Maybe even wash off that summer dust it has collected You want it nice and pretty for that 1st ride

GSSAby Dennis Kowalewski

Hello fellow snowmobilers As another season approaches let me bring you up to date with what has happened with the Golden Spike Snowmobile Assocation during the

summer

First we had our closing ceremony at Carlos and Harleyrsquos last April At this event officers were electedre-elected Dennis Kowalewski will remain as president Jeff Eddings as vice presi-dent Lisa Kowalewski as secretary Stacey Eddings as treasurer Bruce Grandin will be the club historian for the coming year

We also had the honor of presenting a plaque as appreciation for outstanding support to the members of Club Rec As many of you know Club Rec has their snowmobile rentalpartsclothing shop set up at the Monte Cristo parking area If you ever want to ride a different sled for the day(or just a few hours) stop by and visit them And thank them for supporting our club as well as snow-mobiling in general

In June several members participated in our Adopt-a Highway cleanup over Trappers Loop

We picked up several bags of trash Probably the best find of the day belonged to Nate Eddings as he is now the proud owner of a new to him ipod Itrsquos really interesting to see what people have lost in just a two mile section of the highway

We had planned a booth for July 4th at the Huntsville celebration but after looking at cost and possible profit we decided not to go with it this year

Oct 5th we had our season opening event at the Dennyrsquos in Ogden We went over scheduled events for the coming season and hope to be able to do a couple of different type rides this year If it all works out every weekend will have something going on associated with snow Letrsquos hope we get lots of it

As always we are looking for new members to ride with us If your reading this you probably have something to do with snowmo-biling-or know someone who does-so make sure you belong to a club even if itrsquos not ours Itrsquos through your support that we can try to insure you have riding areas open to you Therersquos more and more associations that are convinced we donrsquot belong anywhere but on a trail IF even there The best way to fight these notions is by keeping our numbers up so JOIN A CLUB

If you would like to ride with us or just want more information call me a t 801-745-6138

Dennis KowalewskiGSSA President

This also would be a good time to check out that trailer also Check those lug nuts grease the bearings make sure the lights are work-ing Make sure your tires are in good shape and you have a good spare Give it a good safety check over Therersquos nothing worse than having a breakdown on the road and having to fix it in the cold or even yet having to have to miss that ride because of a mechanical breakdown that may could have been avoided

If you want to see what the Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club is up to you can check us out at wwwslvsnowcom

Well thatrsquos about all for now so remember ldquoPray for Snowrdquo

Russ MangonePresident Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club

7

Special Travel Adventure Feature Article

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL RIDE THAT IS TOTALLY UNIQUEby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

W e all have those special places we like to go that offers breath-taking scenery while enjoying the pure adren-aline rush of riding a snowmobile Sometimes we are

hesitant to share our special experience for fear that pristine spot might become overrun with too many riders I will take that chance My wife and I are incredibly fortunate to have traveled to many awesome snowmobile destinations in the West and there is one that we always keep going back to that I would like to share with you I am referring to Box Y Lodge up the Greys River outside of Alpine Wyoming

Although Alpine is about 235 miles from Salt Lake City it is well worth making a winter vacation out of this unique adventure The perfect outing is a 3-night stay and all you need are your own per-sonal items as you base out of Box Y Lodge that provides three meals a day Box Y consists of a main lodge and nine cabins that allows for great accommodations for families andor a group of friends The cabins have propane heat and full baths and sleep from 2 to 8 people Wyoming permits gas and oil for your sled are available right on the Lodge property

Your experience starts immediately from the trailhead at the edge of Alpine since it is a 28-mile ride on the well-groomed ldquoA Trailrdquo to the Lodge (In case it didnrsquot snow the night before I recommend a functioning set of scratchers on your sled for the commute in and out) You follow the Greys River the entire ride and will undoubt-edly see wildlife such as elk and eagles to name a few that take advantage of this ideal habitat The mountain ranges on both sides of the Greys River drainage are spectacular

When you cross the bridge over the Greys River as you approach the Ranch property you will smell the smoke of pine burning in the fireplace and when you enter the Lodge you will likely be tanta-lized with the smell of fresh baked cookies But the real hospitality is evidenced by the down-home friendliness of the Haberberger family who truly make you feel like one of their own Tim Cindy and daughter Meagan have spent nearly two decades making Box Y Lodge an incredibly special place to visit The rustic authentic-ity of the entire Box Y environment cleanses your soul and most certainly will satisfy your pallet

You could spend all winter basing out of Box Y and riding a differ-ent section of the long Salt River Range and Wyoming Range but my favorite 3-day ride covers a miniscule portion of this amazing winter wonderland This area has an average annual snowfall of 380 inches so you have to really watch the weather to determine which section to hit on any given day but here is an example

Day one finds us venturing into the steep and deep right out the back door of the Lodge I generically call it the Sherman Peak area just north of Cabin Creek You can boondock your way through stands of aspens and pines until you eventually hit the backdrop of the Salt River Range If you are lucky enough to get a shiny day you will think you died and went to snowmobile heaven At the end of the day a home-cooked meal from Cindy and her helpers really hits the spot If Tim (who has the grooming contract for the area) isnrsquot out grooming you will get a chance to learn more about the Greys River area and also hear about his hunting and fishing adventures as he has no shortage of great tales to talk about

Day two is set aside for a big loop that offers a lot of play area oppor-tunity About five miles south of the Lodge on the ldquoA Trailrdquo we head east on the Sheep Creek road over McDougal Gap to the ldquoH Trailrdquo and head north to the ldquoE Trailrdquo over to the Blind Bull Warming Hut But first it is worth a short diversion to go past the Sheep Creek road turnoff for less than a mile and view approximately 700 elk at the Greys River feed ground Although you cannot get off the trail in the winter range section it is a magnificent site to see so many elk (particularly the large bulls) right off the groomed trail Once back on the loop you can pick your own level of challenge in the numerous meadows and drainages as you work your way over to the Blind Bull Warming Hut As a side note this warming hut was a great partnering effort among volunteers businesses and the Forest Service to completely rebuild a structure on the edge of some of the finest snowmobile country in the West Donrsquot be tempted to over-extend yourself with the riding country adjacent to the hut because you need to save this area for a full day Take the ldquoE Trailrdquo back to connect with the ldquoA Trailrdquo to take in more Haberberger hospitality at Box Y Lodge

Tim Cindy amp Meagan Haberbergeroperated the Box Y Lodge

8

Day three finds us going directly back to the Blind Bull area about 12 miles from the Lodge This has to be reserved for a reasonably good visibility day because the magnitude of the open terrain is nothing short of awesome You stand back and look at the over-whelming number of ravines and ridge lines wondering where to get started So much country and so little time You will defi-nitely be bone tired and out of gas when you get done covering the Blind Bull area

Leaving Box Y is always a hard thing to do as you mentally retrace the great riding experience of the past three days On the way out it is a beautiful diversion to leave the ldquoA Trailrdquo about 14 miles south of the Lodge and take the ldquoC Trailrdquo that loops back to the trailhead Tim works hard to keep the trail system groomed in good shape so the remoteness of Box Y definitely is not an inconvenience

If you are looking for a unique snowmobile destination coupled with real people hospitality you should really consider taking in the splendor of the winter backcountry surrounding the Box Y Lodge It makes no difference whether you are a novice rider or an extreme boondocker this country has something for every-one Our greater than 15-year friendship with Tim Cindy and Meagan Haberberger can attest to the quality of snowmobile experience you will derive from making the trip You can get infor-mation by going online to wwwboxylodgecom or email them a boxylodgegmailcom Happy sledding

Main Lodge at Box Y Ranch

The Blind Bull area is awesome

BAKED POTATO SUPREMEMUFF POT RECIPEIngredients

1 Baked Potato1 Can ChiliButterShredded CheeseSour CreamCooked Chopped BaconOnionSalt amp PepperReynolds Slow Cooker Bag

Slice baked potato in half and place potato in Reynolds Slow Cooker LinerAdd butter and chili Place in Mu Pott and ride until you smell it cooking and potato is steamy hot Add shredded cheese sour cream bacon onion salt amp pepperEnjoy

9

by Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

The demographics of the western rider have changed dra-matically with the evolution of incredible technology applied to mountain sleds that are on the market today

Additionally the fast-paced lives of our riders have made it difficult to disseminate an important message about avalanche awareness and preparedness

So do we let avalanche fatalities among our riders increase or do we take a new approach to getting the message out The answer is ldquonordquo and ldquoyesrdquo The Utah Avalanche Center is taking on a new project to develop a snowmobiler-specific video that will undoubtedly catch the attention of all (yes we said all) riders that venture into ava-lanche terrain The distribution opportunities are limitless and free

The concept is to create a 10-minute avalanche awareness video spe-cifically for motorized users using lessons learned from the highly successful ldquoKnow Before You Gordquo avalanche awareness program This video will build on the recently adopted ISMA Avalanche Guidelines (International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) and show

bull Why snowmobilers benefit from knowing about avalanches bull What factors cause avalanche danger bull How to tell when its ok to go big and when to dial it back bull How we can avoid avalanches and still have fun bull How to save a life if an avalanche happens

The message is clearly that winter backcountry recreation is fun and exciting and riders can be as safe as they choose to be This video will teach that riding in the backcountry is not a high-risk sport

exposing participants to random danger By understanding even a little about avalanches riders can go out under any conditions have a great time and live to ride another day The video will be attention-grabbing and entertaining What the rider sees will stick in their minds and make them want to learn more about avalanches

The end product will be in video form which can easily be dis-tributed online through existing electronic and social media applications It can go to dealers Avalanche Centers rental shops repair shops clubs State and County agencies Search amp Rescue groups Tourism offices and countless businesses that are sup-ported by snowmobiler dollars The distribution is literally limitless

The Utah Snowmobile Association has committed $5000 of ini-tial seed money to jump-start the project which has an estimated cost of $15000 One grant for $3000 has been approved and another grant for $4000 is still pending If all the stars line up in the right direction this still leaves us $3000 short of realization of a project that has the potential to save lives Any organization or individual that could help offset this shortfall would be greatly appreciated You can contact Curt Kennedy at 801-582-3882 email ccklpkgmailcom or Paul Diegel at 801-450-5729 email paulutahavalanchecenterorg In the meantime look forward to one of the most important avalanche awareness programs to ever hit the snow

LETrsquoS KEEP BACKCOUNTRY SNOWM BILERS ALIVE

10

YOUR CROSS-COUNTRY SNOWMOBILING EXPERIENCEIS SLOWLY SLIPPING AWAYby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

At the end of March 2013 a US Magistrate Judge in Idaho issued a decision in the lawsuit filed by the Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA) against the US Forest Service

(FS) WWA contends the 2005 Travel Management Rule is con-trary to law and that in enacting this rule the FS arbitrarily and capriciously exempted snowmobiles from mandatory travel management planning WWA further contends this exemption was in violation of two Executive Orders and the Administrative Procedure Act WWA wants winter travel planning to occur on all National Forests similar to the designated route process that took place for rubber-tired motorized recreation The Judge sided with WWA and ordered the FS to issue a new travel management rule that includes addressing areas of use and non-use by off-road vehicles inclusive of snowmobiles The Judge dictated a 180-day time frame for issuance of a new rule

The FS has already indicated they will not appeal the Judgersquos Decision Defending interveners (Idaho State Snowmobile Association American Council of Snowmobile Associations BlueRibbon Coalition along with the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) have filed a petition to pursue appeal As of mid-October 2013 there has been no decision made as to whether the interveners will be allowed to pursue a full-blown appeal or whether taking the case to arbitration would be an alter-native The Utah Snowmobile Association has contributed nearly $19000 so far toward legal costs for this critically important issue

The long-term implications of the Judgersquos Decision are enormous for the western snowmobiler Here is a 30000-foot level view of what this ruling really means

1 The Decision improperly portrays there is currently no reg-ulation of over-snow vehicle use Every National Forest has an existing Forest Management Plan which allocates land use based upon motorized and non-motorized recreation uses In fact some forests actually have a specific winter travel plan The truth is snowmobiling is already highly regulated with or without winter travel plans

2 The Decision tosses existing winter travel planning require-ments out the window and mandates that the FS issue a new travel rule within 180 days This is a totally unrealis-tic timeframe since the agency lacks the funding staff and time to accomplish such an overbearing mandate

3 The 2005 Travel Management Rule (which has been invali-dated) made it optional for local Forests to complete winter

travel planning This is because the FS rightfully concluded early in the development of the Rule that impacts from snowmobile use were distinctively different and typically far less than impacts from wheeled off-highway vehicles This conclusion is correct because snowmobile tracks melt away each year and leave no lasting impacts when compared to impacts left by ATVrsquos Jeeps Dune Buggies and other wheeled OHVrsquos This ruling discards the agencyrsquos scientific conclusions and requires it to completely re-start travel planning to include snowmobile use

4 The Judgersquos Decision reinterprets the 1972 and 1978 Nixon and Carter Executive Orders (EOrsquos) regarding OHV access to public lands This new interpretation is far stricter than previous interpretations that have been used for the past 40 years and consequently puts all OHV access (winter and summer) at risk

5 This Ruling effectively allows activists to now bring lawsuits on the basis of EOrsquos This is contrary to well established law that bars private lawsuits to enforce EOrsquos Until this Decision courts have been unanimous that only the White House has the authority to enforce its EOrsquosmdashnot private citizens and not courtsmdashso this action opens the door to countless new legal challenges

6 The FS is not funded or staffed to issue this new Travel Management Rule within 180 days More importantly it is not funded or staffed to complete detailed winter travel planning at the local level on all National Forests across the country in approximately 27 states where over-snow travel could potentially occur This unfunded mandate could therefore potentially eliminate or reduce snowmobile access simply because without funding local travel plans allowing or regulating over-snow travel will not be produced It is the old story ldquoclose itrdquo because we do not have the resources to

ldquomanage itrdquo

7 The riding experience desired by those who snowmobile in the West could easily be lost if winter travel planning man-dates a ldquodesignated routerdquo approach to winter motorized travel management Cross-country snowmobiling as we currently know it would undoubtedly be diminished beyond recognition

The message here is very clear The snowmobile community will once again be required to proactively justify our chosen form of recreation that we have had the privilege to enjoy on public lands If winter travel planning becomes the new normal it will take a monumental grass roots effort from all snowmobilers to make sure our traditional access is preserved This process has the potential to make the 15-year Yellowstone debate look like a stroll through the park Letrsquos all stay informed and engaged as this critically import-ant process unfolds

11

IMPORTANT PRESS RELEASE ON E-15 GASOLINEReprinted from an ISMA Press Release

Our snowmobile community needs to be fully informed about the issues related to fuel that is used to power our snowmobiles The International Snowmobile

Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has been proactive on this issue ever since the introduction of ethanol into gasoline at the fuel pumps In late September 2013 ISMA issued a press release regarding test results on the impact of E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The entire press release is reproduced here to make sure you are completely aware that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a study conducted by Michigan Technological University which was designed to evaluate the effects of E-15 fuel on current and legacy snowmo-bile engines and vehicles Three test scenarios were conducted to evaluate the impact of E-15 including cold-start performance and emissions snowmobile drivability and laboratory exhaust emis-sions over the useful life of the engine Eight engines were tested over a two-year period The vehicles were tested in the laboratory and on the trail in real life driving conditions

The conclusion of the testing by the DOE is that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use Observations made during the study support the US EPArsquos decision to NOT APPROVE E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The testing was conducted since E-15 fuel is being introduced into the marketplace and is viewed by some as an important fuel enabling the United States to achieve the goals of the Reformulated Fuel Standard passed by the US Congress

Ethanol is being produced throughout the United States Ethanol producers use corn switch grass and other related plant prod-ucts in the production of ethanol It is the directive of the present administration that 138 billion gallons of ethanol be produced and distributed in the marketplace The goal is challenging because US gasoline consumption is declining rapidly

Since it appears the E-15 fuel will be made more readily available throughout the United States it is important that owners of snow-mobiles and of other gas-powered products realize that E-15 fuel may adversely impact these various engines

The 69-page study highlights that one of the key issues related to snowmobiles is that exhaust gas temperatures and muffler exit temperature consistently increase with the use of E-15 fuel The increased temperatures range from 15 to 40 percent depending on

the vehicle This rise in temperature occurs because of the leaner air-fuel mixture

Since it has been recommended that E-15 not be approved for snowmobile use by the EPA there is concern in the marketplace that mis-fueling of snowmobiles can occur Recent surveys show that approximately 50 of all Americans fill up their portable gas tank or vehicles that they are towing with the same fuel used to fill their tow vehicle (car or truck) Also approximately 23 of all Americans say that they assume that any gas sold at a gas station is safe for all of their vehiclesmdashincluding snowmobiles generators boats etc Approximately 50 of Americans check the fuel pumps for warning labels when filling up their vehicles

With various fuels entering the marketplace it is more important than ever that customers carefully read any and all labels on gas dispensing pumps and understand the guidance messages placed on those pumps

It should be noted that E-85 fuel has been available in the market-place for many years E-85 is a blend of fuel which is designed to be used in flex-fuel equipped cars and trucks only E-85 is 85 ethanol It should NOT be confused with E-15 which is 15 ethanol E-10 fuel is 10 ethanol and has been available and used throughout the United States for years and is approved for snowmobile use

This is a long-winded reproduction of the ISMA press release but mis-fueling your snowmobile could result in a very costly mistake Pay attention at the pump

SNOWMOBILE COMMUNITY LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT SEASON

Haslett MI October 16 2013 Yes the snowmobile season has already begun in many parts of the world Snowfall has occurred in much of the Western United States and

Canada and Mother Nature is covering mountain ranges around the world with lsquowhite goldrsquo

The initial forecasts are very uplifting for winter enthusiasts and snowmobilers in particular The Farmerrsquos Almanac and others have forecasted a cold snowy winter for 2013-2014

In addition to the early snowfall and forecasts snowmobilers have fond memories of an elongated season ending in April (and May) in 2013 Heavy snowfall throughout the early spring in much of North America and Northern Europe presented snowmobilers with excellent riding conditions and winter fun late into the spring The enthusiasm from April and May has carried into the Autumn of 2013

12

Snowmobile Associations Clubs and promoters are reporting excellent attendance and high energy levels at the Fall Snow Shows In many cases the shows are reporting record crowds and eager shoppers Snowmobile Dealers are reporting good traffic volumes and initial reports are upbeat

In addition to the increased action at shows the snowmobile com-munity is preparing the trails and riding areas for the upcoming season Snowmobile Club activity is building as the weather cools and temperatures head down the thermometer Signs are being updated and trails and parking areas are being brushed cleared and marked

The snowmobile community generates over $30 billion dol-lars-worth of economic activity and is an important part of the

economic engine in many rural communities in the Snowbelt

Visitation to the wwwGoSnowmobilingorg web site and the wwwsnowmobileorg web site are increasing and it appears visita-tion will again generate record numbers Last year over 4 million hits were made on the web sites Based on visitation many of those visiting the sites were most interested in snowmobile rental loca-tions and snowmobile destinations

It looks like 2013-2014 will be another good snowmobiling year and we look forward to seeing you on the trails All snowmobilers are encouraged to have their snowmobiles prepared for winter and make sure to check snowmobile trailers tow-vehicles etc to make sure they are in proper working order before heading out for that first ride of the season

BE PREPARED FIRST AID KIT ESSENTIALS by Chris Haller Utah State Parks OHV Program Manager

Before heading out into Utahrsquos backcountry Utah State Parks managers suggest you review and update your survival kit A sur-vival kit can be a necessary piece of equipment that can mean the difference between life and death Listed below is a suggested survival kit but many more items can be included

bull Two dimes edges can be used as a screwdriver bull Pocket mirror used to reflect sunlight and signal your location bull Plastic whistle plastic is better than a metal whistle the cold could hurt your lips bull Matches wrap these in aluminum foil and if not waterproof coat in nail polish bull Short candle provides light and could start a fire bull Razor blade use this like a pocket knife bull Aluminum foil can be used to melt snow and a drinking cup bull Wire 20 can be used to form a handle for foil cup or snowmobile repairs bull Bouillon cube could make soup bull Hard tack candy provides sugar and energy bull Salt helps retain body water and may prevent dehydration bull Bandages for minor injuries bull Safety pins handy fasteners bull Paper clips emergency snowmobile repairs bull Fishing line 25 pound test could act as twine to tie razor blade to a stick bull Sandpaper striking surface for matches

For more snowmobile safety tips maps or information visit ohvutahgov RIDE ON Utah

13

FINAL RULE TO CONTINUE WINTER ACCESS TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKJACKSON HOLE WY - October 24 2013

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the release of a final RuleRegulation for Winter Use of Yellowstone The publishing of the final Rule officially completes the

Winter Use PlanSupplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) process The final Rule assures continued access to Yellowstone in Winter by both snowmobiles and snowcoaches

The creation of a ldquoNew Final Regulationrdquo to implement the Record of Decision (ROD) was published in the Federal Register on October 22 2013

And now for the Good News The Final RuleRegulation for Winter Use shows that our collective comments on the ldquoProposed Rulerdquo which ended June 17 2013 have been heard The Final Rule will provide a framework for more effectively managed access for snowmobiles and snowcoaches in Yellowstone National Park while minimizing impacts on visitors airsound quality and wildlife This final regulation will guide management of winter use in the Park and will implement the preferred alternative from the Final SEIS

Under the final Rule the winter of 20132014 will be a transition year during which the Park will allow motorized over-snow travel

under the same conditions in place for the past four winters Up to 318 commercially guided Best Available Technology (BAT) snowmobiles and up to 78 commercially guided snowcoaches will be allowed daily

Starting in the 20142015 winter season the Park would permit up to 110 ldquotransportation eventsrdquo daily initially defined as one snowcoach or a group of up to 10 snowmobiles averaging seven snowmobiles per group per season Up to 50 transportation events may be groups of snowmobiles

Management by transportation events is an impact-centric approach designed to minimize the impact of oversnow vehicles (OSVs) on air quality soundscapes and wildlife rather than focus-ing solely on the number of vehicles entering the Park

This new practical approach to OSV management by ldquotransporta-tion eventsrdquo will provide greater flexibility for OSV commercial tour operators reward future OSV technological innovations and reduce OSV- caused environmental impacts all while making the park cleaner and quieter than previously authorized

Another important part of the final Rule is that four transportation events per day (one per gate) would be reserved for non-commer-cially guided snowmobile access and Sylvan Pass would continue to be operated in accordance with the Sylvan Pass Working Group Agreement The non-commercially guided access will provide snowmobilers a chance to visit their Park without hiring a com-mercial guide

The final good news is that with the final Rule for Winter Use in place Yellowstone National Park will open its gates for another winter season on December 15th Please make plans to enjoy your National Park this Winter

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bull ldquoI will volunteer or serve when _______rdquo Unfortunately ldquoWhenrdquo never comes

bull ldquoWe have always done it that wayrdquoOther interesting words that we use

Driver or Hitch Hiker Leader or Leaner Passionate or Passive Participate or Procrastinate Motivated or Maintain Reasons Why Not or Reasons Why

I think that I have procrastinated long enough on getting this article for the Snow Scoop It is just that my passive passion for writing has caused me to be a leaner and I have not maintained my moti-vation I guess that my hitch hiking theory of letting someone else do is on my list of reasons why I have not

Have a great Winter Riding Season

FRANK MAY SKI-DOO amp ATV INCFrank May Ski-Doo amp ATV Inc at 6740 North Hwy 38 Brigham City (Honeyville) was started in 1968 as Frank May Ski-Doo Sales by Frank Sr and Sally May with their boys Frank Jr amp Steve

It started and still is a small family owned and operated Ski-Doo snowmobile business with the addition of Can Am off-road vehicles

They have a full line of parts accessories and clothing and take pride in their service to their BRP customers

The business is now owned and operated by brothers Frank Jr amp Jim with Frankrsquos daughter Sally taking care of customers in the store

They are avid snowmobilers that are active in snowmobile clubs and are recognized as a Platinum BRP dealer

wwwfrankmayskidoocom

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WHAT DO THE WORDS REALLY MEANBy Ken RossumSnowmobilers are a different sort of recreational group

Their words and actions many times take on different meanings Take the rider that has a hard time sleeping the night before a ride He canrsquot sleep because he is so keyed up about going out on his favorite machine in cold weather His thoughts are if I ride hard today I will be able to sleep good tonight

How many times have you heard a snowmobiler say

bull ldquoIf you donrsquot get stuck you are not riding hard enoughrdquo bull ldquoI just spent $25000 to take 3 pounds off my sledrdquo He is say-ing this as he puts his 8-pound tool kit in and straps 2 gallons of gas to the back of his sled bull ldquoMy sled will beat anything on the mountainrdquo Well on most days when it is running good and not too many people out maybe during the week

Then there are those that you ask to support USA or their local club

bull ldquoI donrsquot like riding in a grouprdquo He is saying that as he and his seven buddies ride off together bull ldquoI canrsquot afford your $2000 membership dues I just spent $600000 on my new turbordquo bull ldquoI canrsquot afford to be a member because I have to fill my sled and truck with gasrdquo This is probably more truth that fiction bull ldquoThey will never close our favorite riding area we have ridden there for yearsrdquo

Then there are those that are club members

bull ldquoI donrsquot want to get involvedrdquo bull ldquoIt should be done this wayrdquo These statements usually come after not getting involved bull ldquoIf you donrsquot do it my way I donrsquot want to playrdquo

ANNOUNCEMENTSThe snow scoop will be featuring a classified ads section If you would like anything to be posted in next monthrsquos issue be sure to email it to utahsnowscoopyahoocom by November 23rd

UPCOMING EVENTS bull November 12 - UAC Fundraiser bull November 13 - USA Board Meeting bull November 20 - GSSA Meeting bull November 25 - December Issue E-Newsletter Content Due bull December 2 - Davis County Snowflakes Club Meeting bull December 7 - Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Clubrsquos

Christmas Party bull December 7 - Davis County Snowflakes Ride

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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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 wwwsnowutcom

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TABLE OF CONTENTSPresidentrsquos Message 2Warming Hut Cleanup 6Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club 7GSSA 7Are You Looking for That Special Ride That is Totally Unique 8Letrsquos Keep Backcountry Snowmobilers Alive 10Your Cross-Country Snowmobiling Experience is Slowly Slipping Away 11Important Press Release on E-15 Gasoline 12Snowmobile Community Looking Forward to a Great Season 12Be Prepared First Aid Kit Essentials 13Final Rule to Continue Winter Access to Yellowstone National Park 14What Do The Words Really Mean 15Frank May Ski-Doo amp ATV Inc 15

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 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

4

WARMING HUT CLEANUP

This Oct a few of our club members took a power pressure washer to the Willow Creek warming huts and sprayed off the loose and chipping paint and the dirt so the buildings

would be ready for a new coat of paint A couple of weeks later we went up and painted the buildings and put on a fresh coat of linseed oil on the roofs We also cleaned up and restocked the insides with new supplies and firewood We also cleaned up around the outside and fixed the fence where it was needed These buildings are for everyonersquos use all we ask is that you respect them and leave them as clean if not cleaner then when you got there Remember there is no garbage service there so we ask that you haul out as much of your garbage with you as you can

Thank you

Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club wwwslvsnowcom

6

SALT LAKE VALLEY SNOWMOBILE CLUBby Russ Mangone

W ell the chill is in the air and the leaves are starting to fall and therersquos even a little dusting of snow on the moun-tain tops We are in what I call the ldquoTAINT SEASONrdquo

Summer is over and all the summer toys are put away and winter isnrsquot here yet So therersquos ldquoTAINTrsquo much to do until winter gets here I guess now would be a good time to make sure that sled is all ready to go if you havenrsquot done so already Make sure you have new oil in that chain case the anti-freeze is topped off new spark plugs are installed and everything that needs to be greased is greased Maybe even wash off that summer dust it has collected You want it nice and pretty for that 1st ride

GSSAby Dennis Kowalewski

Hello fellow snowmobilers As another season approaches let me bring you up to date with what has happened with the Golden Spike Snowmobile Assocation during the

summer

First we had our closing ceremony at Carlos and Harleyrsquos last April At this event officers were electedre-elected Dennis Kowalewski will remain as president Jeff Eddings as vice presi-dent Lisa Kowalewski as secretary Stacey Eddings as treasurer Bruce Grandin will be the club historian for the coming year

We also had the honor of presenting a plaque as appreciation for outstanding support to the members of Club Rec As many of you know Club Rec has their snowmobile rentalpartsclothing shop set up at the Monte Cristo parking area If you ever want to ride a different sled for the day(or just a few hours) stop by and visit them And thank them for supporting our club as well as snow-mobiling in general

In June several members participated in our Adopt-a Highway cleanup over Trappers Loop

We picked up several bags of trash Probably the best find of the day belonged to Nate Eddings as he is now the proud owner of a new to him ipod Itrsquos really interesting to see what people have lost in just a two mile section of the highway

We had planned a booth for July 4th at the Huntsville celebration but after looking at cost and possible profit we decided not to go with it this year

Oct 5th we had our season opening event at the Dennyrsquos in Ogden We went over scheduled events for the coming season and hope to be able to do a couple of different type rides this year If it all works out every weekend will have something going on associated with snow Letrsquos hope we get lots of it

As always we are looking for new members to ride with us If your reading this you probably have something to do with snowmo-biling-or know someone who does-so make sure you belong to a club even if itrsquos not ours Itrsquos through your support that we can try to insure you have riding areas open to you Therersquos more and more associations that are convinced we donrsquot belong anywhere but on a trail IF even there The best way to fight these notions is by keeping our numbers up so JOIN A CLUB

If you would like to ride with us or just want more information call me a t 801-745-6138

Dennis KowalewskiGSSA President

This also would be a good time to check out that trailer also Check those lug nuts grease the bearings make sure the lights are work-ing Make sure your tires are in good shape and you have a good spare Give it a good safety check over Therersquos nothing worse than having a breakdown on the road and having to fix it in the cold or even yet having to have to miss that ride because of a mechanical breakdown that may could have been avoided

If you want to see what the Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club is up to you can check us out at wwwslvsnowcom

Well thatrsquos about all for now so remember ldquoPray for Snowrdquo

Russ MangonePresident Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club

7

Special Travel Adventure Feature Article

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL RIDE THAT IS TOTALLY UNIQUEby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

W e all have those special places we like to go that offers breath-taking scenery while enjoying the pure adren-aline rush of riding a snowmobile Sometimes we are

hesitant to share our special experience for fear that pristine spot might become overrun with too many riders I will take that chance My wife and I are incredibly fortunate to have traveled to many awesome snowmobile destinations in the West and there is one that we always keep going back to that I would like to share with you I am referring to Box Y Lodge up the Greys River outside of Alpine Wyoming

Although Alpine is about 235 miles from Salt Lake City it is well worth making a winter vacation out of this unique adventure The perfect outing is a 3-night stay and all you need are your own per-sonal items as you base out of Box Y Lodge that provides three meals a day Box Y consists of a main lodge and nine cabins that allows for great accommodations for families andor a group of friends The cabins have propane heat and full baths and sleep from 2 to 8 people Wyoming permits gas and oil for your sled are available right on the Lodge property

Your experience starts immediately from the trailhead at the edge of Alpine since it is a 28-mile ride on the well-groomed ldquoA Trailrdquo to the Lodge (In case it didnrsquot snow the night before I recommend a functioning set of scratchers on your sled for the commute in and out) You follow the Greys River the entire ride and will undoubt-edly see wildlife such as elk and eagles to name a few that take advantage of this ideal habitat The mountain ranges on both sides of the Greys River drainage are spectacular

When you cross the bridge over the Greys River as you approach the Ranch property you will smell the smoke of pine burning in the fireplace and when you enter the Lodge you will likely be tanta-lized with the smell of fresh baked cookies But the real hospitality is evidenced by the down-home friendliness of the Haberberger family who truly make you feel like one of their own Tim Cindy and daughter Meagan have spent nearly two decades making Box Y Lodge an incredibly special place to visit The rustic authentic-ity of the entire Box Y environment cleanses your soul and most certainly will satisfy your pallet

You could spend all winter basing out of Box Y and riding a differ-ent section of the long Salt River Range and Wyoming Range but my favorite 3-day ride covers a miniscule portion of this amazing winter wonderland This area has an average annual snowfall of 380 inches so you have to really watch the weather to determine which section to hit on any given day but here is an example

Day one finds us venturing into the steep and deep right out the back door of the Lodge I generically call it the Sherman Peak area just north of Cabin Creek You can boondock your way through stands of aspens and pines until you eventually hit the backdrop of the Salt River Range If you are lucky enough to get a shiny day you will think you died and went to snowmobile heaven At the end of the day a home-cooked meal from Cindy and her helpers really hits the spot If Tim (who has the grooming contract for the area) isnrsquot out grooming you will get a chance to learn more about the Greys River area and also hear about his hunting and fishing adventures as he has no shortage of great tales to talk about

Day two is set aside for a big loop that offers a lot of play area oppor-tunity About five miles south of the Lodge on the ldquoA Trailrdquo we head east on the Sheep Creek road over McDougal Gap to the ldquoH Trailrdquo and head north to the ldquoE Trailrdquo over to the Blind Bull Warming Hut But first it is worth a short diversion to go past the Sheep Creek road turnoff for less than a mile and view approximately 700 elk at the Greys River feed ground Although you cannot get off the trail in the winter range section it is a magnificent site to see so many elk (particularly the large bulls) right off the groomed trail Once back on the loop you can pick your own level of challenge in the numerous meadows and drainages as you work your way over to the Blind Bull Warming Hut As a side note this warming hut was a great partnering effort among volunteers businesses and the Forest Service to completely rebuild a structure on the edge of some of the finest snowmobile country in the West Donrsquot be tempted to over-extend yourself with the riding country adjacent to the hut because you need to save this area for a full day Take the ldquoE Trailrdquo back to connect with the ldquoA Trailrdquo to take in more Haberberger hospitality at Box Y Lodge

Tim Cindy amp Meagan Haberbergeroperated the Box Y Lodge

8

Day three finds us going directly back to the Blind Bull area about 12 miles from the Lodge This has to be reserved for a reasonably good visibility day because the magnitude of the open terrain is nothing short of awesome You stand back and look at the over-whelming number of ravines and ridge lines wondering where to get started So much country and so little time You will defi-nitely be bone tired and out of gas when you get done covering the Blind Bull area

Leaving Box Y is always a hard thing to do as you mentally retrace the great riding experience of the past three days On the way out it is a beautiful diversion to leave the ldquoA Trailrdquo about 14 miles south of the Lodge and take the ldquoC Trailrdquo that loops back to the trailhead Tim works hard to keep the trail system groomed in good shape so the remoteness of Box Y definitely is not an inconvenience

If you are looking for a unique snowmobile destination coupled with real people hospitality you should really consider taking in the splendor of the winter backcountry surrounding the Box Y Lodge It makes no difference whether you are a novice rider or an extreme boondocker this country has something for every-one Our greater than 15-year friendship with Tim Cindy and Meagan Haberberger can attest to the quality of snowmobile experience you will derive from making the trip You can get infor-mation by going online to wwwboxylodgecom or email them a boxylodgegmailcom Happy sledding

Main Lodge at Box Y Ranch

The Blind Bull area is awesome

BAKED POTATO SUPREMEMUFF POT RECIPEIngredients

1 Baked Potato1 Can ChiliButterShredded CheeseSour CreamCooked Chopped BaconOnionSalt amp PepperReynolds Slow Cooker Bag

Slice baked potato in half and place potato in Reynolds Slow Cooker LinerAdd butter and chili Place in Mu Pott and ride until you smell it cooking and potato is steamy hot Add shredded cheese sour cream bacon onion salt amp pepperEnjoy

9

by Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

The demographics of the western rider have changed dra-matically with the evolution of incredible technology applied to mountain sleds that are on the market today

Additionally the fast-paced lives of our riders have made it difficult to disseminate an important message about avalanche awareness and preparedness

So do we let avalanche fatalities among our riders increase or do we take a new approach to getting the message out The answer is ldquonordquo and ldquoyesrdquo The Utah Avalanche Center is taking on a new project to develop a snowmobiler-specific video that will undoubtedly catch the attention of all (yes we said all) riders that venture into ava-lanche terrain The distribution opportunities are limitless and free

The concept is to create a 10-minute avalanche awareness video spe-cifically for motorized users using lessons learned from the highly successful ldquoKnow Before You Gordquo avalanche awareness program This video will build on the recently adopted ISMA Avalanche Guidelines (International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) and show

bull Why snowmobilers benefit from knowing about avalanches bull What factors cause avalanche danger bull How to tell when its ok to go big and when to dial it back bull How we can avoid avalanches and still have fun bull How to save a life if an avalanche happens

The message is clearly that winter backcountry recreation is fun and exciting and riders can be as safe as they choose to be This video will teach that riding in the backcountry is not a high-risk sport

exposing participants to random danger By understanding even a little about avalanches riders can go out under any conditions have a great time and live to ride another day The video will be attention-grabbing and entertaining What the rider sees will stick in their minds and make them want to learn more about avalanches

The end product will be in video form which can easily be dis-tributed online through existing electronic and social media applications It can go to dealers Avalanche Centers rental shops repair shops clubs State and County agencies Search amp Rescue groups Tourism offices and countless businesses that are sup-ported by snowmobiler dollars The distribution is literally limitless

The Utah Snowmobile Association has committed $5000 of ini-tial seed money to jump-start the project which has an estimated cost of $15000 One grant for $3000 has been approved and another grant for $4000 is still pending If all the stars line up in the right direction this still leaves us $3000 short of realization of a project that has the potential to save lives Any organization or individual that could help offset this shortfall would be greatly appreciated You can contact Curt Kennedy at 801-582-3882 email ccklpkgmailcom or Paul Diegel at 801-450-5729 email paulutahavalanchecenterorg In the meantime look forward to one of the most important avalanche awareness programs to ever hit the snow

LETrsquoS KEEP BACKCOUNTRY SNOWM BILERS ALIVE

10

YOUR CROSS-COUNTRY SNOWMOBILING EXPERIENCEIS SLOWLY SLIPPING AWAYby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

At the end of March 2013 a US Magistrate Judge in Idaho issued a decision in the lawsuit filed by the Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA) against the US Forest Service

(FS) WWA contends the 2005 Travel Management Rule is con-trary to law and that in enacting this rule the FS arbitrarily and capriciously exempted snowmobiles from mandatory travel management planning WWA further contends this exemption was in violation of two Executive Orders and the Administrative Procedure Act WWA wants winter travel planning to occur on all National Forests similar to the designated route process that took place for rubber-tired motorized recreation The Judge sided with WWA and ordered the FS to issue a new travel management rule that includes addressing areas of use and non-use by off-road vehicles inclusive of snowmobiles The Judge dictated a 180-day time frame for issuance of a new rule

The FS has already indicated they will not appeal the Judgersquos Decision Defending interveners (Idaho State Snowmobile Association American Council of Snowmobile Associations BlueRibbon Coalition along with the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) have filed a petition to pursue appeal As of mid-October 2013 there has been no decision made as to whether the interveners will be allowed to pursue a full-blown appeal or whether taking the case to arbitration would be an alter-native The Utah Snowmobile Association has contributed nearly $19000 so far toward legal costs for this critically important issue

The long-term implications of the Judgersquos Decision are enormous for the western snowmobiler Here is a 30000-foot level view of what this ruling really means

1 The Decision improperly portrays there is currently no reg-ulation of over-snow vehicle use Every National Forest has an existing Forest Management Plan which allocates land use based upon motorized and non-motorized recreation uses In fact some forests actually have a specific winter travel plan The truth is snowmobiling is already highly regulated with or without winter travel plans

2 The Decision tosses existing winter travel planning require-ments out the window and mandates that the FS issue a new travel rule within 180 days This is a totally unrealis-tic timeframe since the agency lacks the funding staff and time to accomplish such an overbearing mandate

3 The 2005 Travel Management Rule (which has been invali-dated) made it optional for local Forests to complete winter

travel planning This is because the FS rightfully concluded early in the development of the Rule that impacts from snowmobile use were distinctively different and typically far less than impacts from wheeled off-highway vehicles This conclusion is correct because snowmobile tracks melt away each year and leave no lasting impacts when compared to impacts left by ATVrsquos Jeeps Dune Buggies and other wheeled OHVrsquos This ruling discards the agencyrsquos scientific conclusions and requires it to completely re-start travel planning to include snowmobile use

4 The Judgersquos Decision reinterprets the 1972 and 1978 Nixon and Carter Executive Orders (EOrsquos) regarding OHV access to public lands This new interpretation is far stricter than previous interpretations that have been used for the past 40 years and consequently puts all OHV access (winter and summer) at risk

5 This Ruling effectively allows activists to now bring lawsuits on the basis of EOrsquos This is contrary to well established law that bars private lawsuits to enforce EOrsquos Until this Decision courts have been unanimous that only the White House has the authority to enforce its EOrsquosmdashnot private citizens and not courtsmdashso this action opens the door to countless new legal challenges

6 The FS is not funded or staffed to issue this new Travel Management Rule within 180 days More importantly it is not funded or staffed to complete detailed winter travel planning at the local level on all National Forests across the country in approximately 27 states where over-snow travel could potentially occur This unfunded mandate could therefore potentially eliminate or reduce snowmobile access simply because without funding local travel plans allowing or regulating over-snow travel will not be produced It is the old story ldquoclose itrdquo because we do not have the resources to

ldquomanage itrdquo

7 The riding experience desired by those who snowmobile in the West could easily be lost if winter travel planning man-dates a ldquodesignated routerdquo approach to winter motorized travel management Cross-country snowmobiling as we currently know it would undoubtedly be diminished beyond recognition

The message here is very clear The snowmobile community will once again be required to proactively justify our chosen form of recreation that we have had the privilege to enjoy on public lands If winter travel planning becomes the new normal it will take a monumental grass roots effort from all snowmobilers to make sure our traditional access is preserved This process has the potential to make the 15-year Yellowstone debate look like a stroll through the park Letrsquos all stay informed and engaged as this critically import-ant process unfolds

11

IMPORTANT PRESS RELEASE ON E-15 GASOLINEReprinted from an ISMA Press Release

Our snowmobile community needs to be fully informed about the issues related to fuel that is used to power our snowmobiles The International Snowmobile

Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has been proactive on this issue ever since the introduction of ethanol into gasoline at the fuel pumps In late September 2013 ISMA issued a press release regarding test results on the impact of E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The entire press release is reproduced here to make sure you are completely aware that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a study conducted by Michigan Technological University which was designed to evaluate the effects of E-15 fuel on current and legacy snowmo-bile engines and vehicles Three test scenarios were conducted to evaluate the impact of E-15 including cold-start performance and emissions snowmobile drivability and laboratory exhaust emis-sions over the useful life of the engine Eight engines were tested over a two-year period The vehicles were tested in the laboratory and on the trail in real life driving conditions

The conclusion of the testing by the DOE is that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use Observations made during the study support the US EPArsquos decision to NOT APPROVE E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The testing was conducted since E-15 fuel is being introduced into the marketplace and is viewed by some as an important fuel enabling the United States to achieve the goals of the Reformulated Fuel Standard passed by the US Congress

Ethanol is being produced throughout the United States Ethanol producers use corn switch grass and other related plant prod-ucts in the production of ethanol It is the directive of the present administration that 138 billion gallons of ethanol be produced and distributed in the marketplace The goal is challenging because US gasoline consumption is declining rapidly

Since it appears the E-15 fuel will be made more readily available throughout the United States it is important that owners of snow-mobiles and of other gas-powered products realize that E-15 fuel may adversely impact these various engines

The 69-page study highlights that one of the key issues related to snowmobiles is that exhaust gas temperatures and muffler exit temperature consistently increase with the use of E-15 fuel The increased temperatures range from 15 to 40 percent depending on

the vehicle This rise in temperature occurs because of the leaner air-fuel mixture

Since it has been recommended that E-15 not be approved for snowmobile use by the EPA there is concern in the marketplace that mis-fueling of snowmobiles can occur Recent surveys show that approximately 50 of all Americans fill up their portable gas tank or vehicles that they are towing with the same fuel used to fill their tow vehicle (car or truck) Also approximately 23 of all Americans say that they assume that any gas sold at a gas station is safe for all of their vehiclesmdashincluding snowmobiles generators boats etc Approximately 50 of Americans check the fuel pumps for warning labels when filling up their vehicles

With various fuels entering the marketplace it is more important than ever that customers carefully read any and all labels on gas dispensing pumps and understand the guidance messages placed on those pumps

It should be noted that E-85 fuel has been available in the market-place for many years E-85 is a blend of fuel which is designed to be used in flex-fuel equipped cars and trucks only E-85 is 85 ethanol It should NOT be confused with E-15 which is 15 ethanol E-10 fuel is 10 ethanol and has been available and used throughout the United States for years and is approved for snowmobile use

This is a long-winded reproduction of the ISMA press release but mis-fueling your snowmobile could result in a very costly mistake Pay attention at the pump

SNOWMOBILE COMMUNITY LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT SEASON

Haslett MI October 16 2013 Yes the snowmobile season has already begun in many parts of the world Snowfall has occurred in much of the Western United States and

Canada and Mother Nature is covering mountain ranges around the world with lsquowhite goldrsquo

The initial forecasts are very uplifting for winter enthusiasts and snowmobilers in particular The Farmerrsquos Almanac and others have forecasted a cold snowy winter for 2013-2014

In addition to the early snowfall and forecasts snowmobilers have fond memories of an elongated season ending in April (and May) in 2013 Heavy snowfall throughout the early spring in much of North America and Northern Europe presented snowmobilers with excellent riding conditions and winter fun late into the spring The enthusiasm from April and May has carried into the Autumn of 2013

12

Snowmobile Associations Clubs and promoters are reporting excellent attendance and high energy levels at the Fall Snow Shows In many cases the shows are reporting record crowds and eager shoppers Snowmobile Dealers are reporting good traffic volumes and initial reports are upbeat

In addition to the increased action at shows the snowmobile com-munity is preparing the trails and riding areas for the upcoming season Snowmobile Club activity is building as the weather cools and temperatures head down the thermometer Signs are being updated and trails and parking areas are being brushed cleared and marked

The snowmobile community generates over $30 billion dol-lars-worth of economic activity and is an important part of the

economic engine in many rural communities in the Snowbelt

Visitation to the wwwGoSnowmobilingorg web site and the wwwsnowmobileorg web site are increasing and it appears visita-tion will again generate record numbers Last year over 4 million hits were made on the web sites Based on visitation many of those visiting the sites were most interested in snowmobile rental loca-tions and snowmobile destinations

It looks like 2013-2014 will be another good snowmobiling year and we look forward to seeing you on the trails All snowmobilers are encouraged to have their snowmobiles prepared for winter and make sure to check snowmobile trailers tow-vehicles etc to make sure they are in proper working order before heading out for that first ride of the season

BE PREPARED FIRST AID KIT ESSENTIALS by Chris Haller Utah State Parks OHV Program Manager

Before heading out into Utahrsquos backcountry Utah State Parks managers suggest you review and update your survival kit A sur-vival kit can be a necessary piece of equipment that can mean the difference between life and death Listed below is a suggested survival kit but many more items can be included

bull Two dimes edges can be used as a screwdriver bull Pocket mirror used to reflect sunlight and signal your location bull Plastic whistle plastic is better than a metal whistle the cold could hurt your lips bull Matches wrap these in aluminum foil and if not waterproof coat in nail polish bull Short candle provides light and could start a fire bull Razor blade use this like a pocket knife bull Aluminum foil can be used to melt snow and a drinking cup bull Wire 20 can be used to form a handle for foil cup or snowmobile repairs bull Bouillon cube could make soup bull Hard tack candy provides sugar and energy bull Salt helps retain body water and may prevent dehydration bull Bandages for minor injuries bull Safety pins handy fasteners bull Paper clips emergency snowmobile repairs bull Fishing line 25 pound test could act as twine to tie razor blade to a stick bull Sandpaper striking surface for matches

For more snowmobile safety tips maps or information visit ohvutahgov RIDE ON Utah

13

FINAL RULE TO CONTINUE WINTER ACCESS TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKJACKSON HOLE WY - October 24 2013

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the release of a final RuleRegulation for Winter Use of Yellowstone The publishing of the final Rule officially completes the

Winter Use PlanSupplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) process The final Rule assures continued access to Yellowstone in Winter by both snowmobiles and snowcoaches

The creation of a ldquoNew Final Regulationrdquo to implement the Record of Decision (ROD) was published in the Federal Register on October 22 2013

And now for the Good News The Final RuleRegulation for Winter Use shows that our collective comments on the ldquoProposed Rulerdquo which ended June 17 2013 have been heard The Final Rule will provide a framework for more effectively managed access for snowmobiles and snowcoaches in Yellowstone National Park while minimizing impacts on visitors airsound quality and wildlife This final regulation will guide management of winter use in the Park and will implement the preferred alternative from the Final SEIS

Under the final Rule the winter of 20132014 will be a transition year during which the Park will allow motorized over-snow travel

under the same conditions in place for the past four winters Up to 318 commercially guided Best Available Technology (BAT) snowmobiles and up to 78 commercially guided snowcoaches will be allowed daily

Starting in the 20142015 winter season the Park would permit up to 110 ldquotransportation eventsrdquo daily initially defined as one snowcoach or a group of up to 10 snowmobiles averaging seven snowmobiles per group per season Up to 50 transportation events may be groups of snowmobiles

Management by transportation events is an impact-centric approach designed to minimize the impact of oversnow vehicles (OSVs) on air quality soundscapes and wildlife rather than focus-ing solely on the number of vehicles entering the Park

This new practical approach to OSV management by ldquotransporta-tion eventsrdquo will provide greater flexibility for OSV commercial tour operators reward future OSV technological innovations and reduce OSV- caused environmental impacts all while making the park cleaner and quieter than previously authorized

Another important part of the final Rule is that four transportation events per day (one per gate) would be reserved for non-commer-cially guided snowmobile access and Sylvan Pass would continue to be operated in accordance with the Sylvan Pass Working Group Agreement The non-commercially guided access will provide snowmobilers a chance to visit their Park without hiring a com-mercial guide

The final good news is that with the final Rule for Winter Use in place Yellowstone National Park will open its gates for another winter season on December 15th Please make plans to enjoy your National Park this Winter

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bull ldquoI will volunteer or serve when _______rdquo Unfortunately ldquoWhenrdquo never comes

bull ldquoWe have always done it that wayrdquoOther interesting words that we use

Driver or Hitch Hiker Leader or Leaner Passionate or Passive Participate or Procrastinate Motivated or Maintain Reasons Why Not or Reasons Why

I think that I have procrastinated long enough on getting this article for the Snow Scoop It is just that my passive passion for writing has caused me to be a leaner and I have not maintained my moti-vation I guess that my hitch hiking theory of letting someone else do is on my list of reasons why I have not

Have a great Winter Riding Season

FRANK MAY SKI-DOO amp ATV INCFrank May Ski-Doo amp ATV Inc at 6740 North Hwy 38 Brigham City (Honeyville) was started in 1968 as Frank May Ski-Doo Sales by Frank Sr and Sally May with their boys Frank Jr amp Steve

It started and still is a small family owned and operated Ski-Doo snowmobile business with the addition of Can Am off-road vehicles

They have a full line of parts accessories and clothing and take pride in their service to their BRP customers

The business is now owned and operated by brothers Frank Jr amp Jim with Frankrsquos daughter Sally taking care of customers in the store

They are avid snowmobilers that are active in snowmobile clubs and are recognized as a Platinum BRP dealer

wwwfrankmayskidoocom

15

WHAT DO THE WORDS REALLY MEANBy Ken RossumSnowmobilers are a different sort of recreational group

Their words and actions many times take on different meanings Take the rider that has a hard time sleeping the night before a ride He canrsquot sleep because he is so keyed up about going out on his favorite machine in cold weather His thoughts are if I ride hard today I will be able to sleep good tonight

How many times have you heard a snowmobiler say

bull ldquoIf you donrsquot get stuck you are not riding hard enoughrdquo bull ldquoI just spent $25000 to take 3 pounds off my sledrdquo He is say-ing this as he puts his 8-pound tool kit in and straps 2 gallons of gas to the back of his sled bull ldquoMy sled will beat anything on the mountainrdquo Well on most days when it is running good and not too many people out maybe during the week

Then there are those that you ask to support USA or their local club

bull ldquoI donrsquot like riding in a grouprdquo He is saying that as he and his seven buddies ride off together bull ldquoI canrsquot afford your $2000 membership dues I just spent $600000 on my new turbordquo bull ldquoI canrsquot afford to be a member because I have to fill my sled and truck with gasrdquo This is probably more truth that fiction bull ldquoThey will never close our favorite riding area we have ridden there for yearsrdquo

Then there are those that are club members

bull ldquoI donrsquot want to get involvedrdquo bull ldquoIt should be done this wayrdquo These statements usually come after not getting involved bull ldquoIf you donrsquot do it my way I donrsquot want to playrdquo

ANNOUNCEMENTSThe snow scoop will be featuring a classified ads section If you would like anything to be posted in next monthrsquos issue be sure to email it to utahsnowscoopyahoocom by November 23rd

UPCOMING EVENTS bull November 12 - UAC Fundraiser bull November 13 - USA Board Meeting bull November 20 - GSSA Meeting bull November 25 - December Issue E-Newsletter Content Due bull December 2 - Davis County Snowflakes Club Meeting bull December 7 - Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Clubrsquos

Christmas Party bull December 7 - Davis County Snowflakes Ride

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

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JOIN THE UTAH SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATIONUtah 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 wwwsnowutcom

Membership Includes

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WARMING HUT CLEANUP

This Oct a few of our club members took a power pressure washer to the Willow Creek warming huts and sprayed off the loose and chipping paint and the dirt so the buildings

would be ready for a new coat of paint A couple of weeks later we went up and painted the buildings and put on a fresh coat of linseed oil on the roofs We also cleaned up and restocked the insides with new supplies and firewood We also cleaned up around the outside and fixed the fence where it was needed These buildings are for everyonersquos use all we ask is that you respect them and leave them as clean if not cleaner then when you got there Remember there is no garbage service there so we ask that you haul out as much of your garbage with you as you can

Thank you

Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club wwwslvsnowcom

6

SALT LAKE VALLEY SNOWMOBILE CLUBby Russ Mangone

W ell the chill is in the air and the leaves are starting to fall and therersquos even a little dusting of snow on the moun-tain tops We are in what I call the ldquoTAINT SEASONrdquo

Summer is over and all the summer toys are put away and winter isnrsquot here yet So therersquos ldquoTAINTrsquo much to do until winter gets here I guess now would be a good time to make sure that sled is all ready to go if you havenrsquot done so already Make sure you have new oil in that chain case the anti-freeze is topped off new spark plugs are installed and everything that needs to be greased is greased Maybe even wash off that summer dust it has collected You want it nice and pretty for that 1st ride

GSSAby Dennis Kowalewski

Hello fellow snowmobilers As another season approaches let me bring you up to date with what has happened with the Golden Spike Snowmobile Assocation during the

summer

First we had our closing ceremony at Carlos and Harleyrsquos last April At this event officers were electedre-elected Dennis Kowalewski will remain as president Jeff Eddings as vice presi-dent Lisa Kowalewski as secretary Stacey Eddings as treasurer Bruce Grandin will be the club historian for the coming year

We also had the honor of presenting a plaque as appreciation for outstanding support to the members of Club Rec As many of you know Club Rec has their snowmobile rentalpartsclothing shop set up at the Monte Cristo parking area If you ever want to ride a different sled for the day(or just a few hours) stop by and visit them And thank them for supporting our club as well as snow-mobiling in general

In June several members participated in our Adopt-a Highway cleanup over Trappers Loop

We picked up several bags of trash Probably the best find of the day belonged to Nate Eddings as he is now the proud owner of a new to him ipod Itrsquos really interesting to see what people have lost in just a two mile section of the highway

We had planned a booth for July 4th at the Huntsville celebration but after looking at cost and possible profit we decided not to go with it this year

Oct 5th we had our season opening event at the Dennyrsquos in Ogden We went over scheduled events for the coming season and hope to be able to do a couple of different type rides this year If it all works out every weekend will have something going on associated with snow Letrsquos hope we get lots of it

As always we are looking for new members to ride with us If your reading this you probably have something to do with snowmo-biling-or know someone who does-so make sure you belong to a club even if itrsquos not ours Itrsquos through your support that we can try to insure you have riding areas open to you Therersquos more and more associations that are convinced we donrsquot belong anywhere but on a trail IF even there The best way to fight these notions is by keeping our numbers up so JOIN A CLUB

If you would like to ride with us or just want more information call me a t 801-745-6138

Dennis KowalewskiGSSA President

This also would be a good time to check out that trailer also Check those lug nuts grease the bearings make sure the lights are work-ing Make sure your tires are in good shape and you have a good spare Give it a good safety check over Therersquos nothing worse than having a breakdown on the road and having to fix it in the cold or even yet having to have to miss that ride because of a mechanical breakdown that may could have been avoided

If you want to see what the Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club is up to you can check us out at wwwslvsnowcom

Well thatrsquos about all for now so remember ldquoPray for Snowrdquo

Russ MangonePresident Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club

7

Special Travel Adventure Feature Article

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL RIDE THAT IS TOTALLY UNIQUEby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

W e all have those special places we like to go that offers breath-taking scenery while enjoying the pure adren-aline rush of riding a snowmobile Sometimes we are

hesitant to share our special experience for fear that pristine spot might become overrun with too many riders I will take that chance My wife and I are incredibly fortunate to have traveled to many awesome snowmobile destinations in the West and there is one that we always keep going back to that I would like to share with you I am referring to Box Y Lodge up the Greys River outside of Alpine Wyoming

Although Alpine is about 235 miles from Salt Lake City it is well worth making a winter vacation out of this unique adventure The perfect outing is a 3-night stay and all you need are your own per-sonal items as you base out of Box Y Lodge that provides three meals a day Box Y consists of a main lodge and nine cabins that allows for great accommodations for families andor a group of friends The cabins have propane heat and full baths and sleep from 2 to 8 people Wyoming permits gas and oil for your sled are available right on the Lodge property

Your experience starts immediately from the trailhead at the edge of Alpine since it is a 28-mile ride on the well-groomed ldquoA Trailrdquo to the Lodge (In case it didnrsquot snow the night before I recommend a functioning set of scratchers on your sled for the commute in and out) You follow the Greys River the entire ride and will undoubt-edly see wildlife such as elk and eagles to name a few that take advantage of this ideal habitat The mountain ranges on both sides of the Greys River drainage are spectacular

When you cross the bridge over the Greys River as you approach the Ranch property you will smell the smoke of pine burning in the fireplace and when you enter the Lodge you will likely be tanta-lized with the smell of fresh baked cookies But the real hospitality is evidenced by the down-home friendliness of the Haberberger family who truly make you feel like one of their own Tim Cindy and daughter Meagan have spent nearly two decades making Box Y Lodge an incredibly special place to visit The rustic authentic-ity of the entire Box Y environment cleanses your soul and most certainly will satisfy your pallet

You could spend all winter basing out of Box Y and riding a differ-ent section of the long Salt River Range and Wyoming Range but my favorite 3-day ride covers a miniscule portion of this amazing winter wonderland This area has an average annual snowfall of 380 inches so you have to really watch the weather to determine which section to hit on any given day but here is an example

Day one finds us venturing into the steep and deep right out the back door of the Lodge I generically call it the Sherman Peak area just north of Cabin Creek You can boondock your way through stands of aspens and pines until you eventually hit the backdrop of the Salt River Range If you are lucky enough to get a shiny day you will think you died and went to snowmobile heaven At the end of the day a home-cooked meal from Cindy and her helpers really hits the spot If Tim (who has the grooming contract for the area) isnrsquot out grooming you will get a chance to learn more about the Greys River area and also hear about his hunting and fishing adventures as he has no shortage of great tales to talk about

Day two is set aside for a big loop that offers a lot of play area oppor-tunity About five miles south of the Lodge on the ldquoA Trailrdquo we head east on the Sheep Creek road over McDougal Gap to the ldquoH Trailrdquo and head north to the ldquoE Trailrdquo over to the Blind Bull Warming Hut But first it is worth a short diversion to go past the Sheep Creek road turnoff for less than a mile and view approximately 700 elk at the Greys River feed ground Although you cannot get off the trail in the winter range section it is a magnificent site to see so many elk (particularly the large bulls) right off the groomed trail Once back on the loop you can pick your own level of challenge in the numerous meadows and drainages as you work your way over to the Blind Bull Warming Hut As a side note this warming hut was a great partnering effort among volunteers businesses and the Forest Service to completely rebuild a structure on the edge of some of the finest snowmobile country in the West Donrsquot be tempted to over-extend yourself with the riding country adjacent to the hut because you need to save this area for a full day Take the ldquoE Trailrdquo back to connect with the ldquoA Trailrdquo to take in more Haberberger hospitality at Box Y Lodge

Tim Cindy amp Meagan Haberbergeroperated the Box Y Lodge

8

Day three finds us going directly back to the Blind Bull area about 12 miles from the Lodge This has to be reserved for a reasonably good visibility day because the magnitude of the open terrain is nothing short of awesome You stand back and look at the over-whelming number of ravines and ridge lines wondering where to get started So much country and so little time You will defi-nitely be bone tired and out of gas when you get done covering the Blind Bull area

Leaving Box Y is always a hard thing to do as you mentally retrace the great riding experience of the past three days On the way out it is a beautiful diversion to leave the ldquoA Trailrdquo about 14 miles south of the Lodge and take the ldquoC Trailrdquo that loops back to the trailhead Tim works hard to keep the trail system groomed in good shape so the remoteness of Box Y definitely is not an inconvenience

If you are looking for a unique snowmobile destination coupled with real people hospitality you should really consider taking in the splendor of the winter backcountry surrounding the Box Y Lodge It makes no difference whether you are a novice rider or an extreme boondocker this country has something for every-one Our greater than 15-year friendship with Tim Cindy and Meagan Haberberger can attest to the quality of snowmobile experience you will derive from making the trip You can get infor-mation by going online to wwwboxylodgecom or email them a boxylodgegmailcom Happy sledding

Main Lodge at Box Y Ranch

The Blind Bull area is awesome

BAKED POTATO SUPREMEMUFF POT RECIPEIngredients

1 Baked Potato1 Can ChiliButterShredded CheeseSour CreamCooked Chopped BaconOnionSalt amp PepperReynolds Slow Cooker Bag

Slice baked potato in half and place potato in Reynolds Slow Cooker LinerAdd butter and chili Place in Mu Pott and ride until you smell it cooking and potato is steamy hot Add shredded cheese sour cream bacon onion salt amp pepperEnjoy

9

by Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

The demographics of the western rider have changed dra-matically with the evolution of incredible technology applied to mountain sleds that are on the market today

Additionally the fast-paced lives of our riders have made it difficult to disseminate an important message about avalanche awareness and preparedness

So do we let avalanche fatalities among our riders increase or do we take a new approach to getting the message out The answer is ldquonordquo and ldquoyesrdquo The Utah Avalanche Center is taking on a new project to develop a snowmobiler-specific video that will undoubtedly catch the attention of all (yes we said all) riders that venture into ava-lanche terrain The distribution opportunities are limitless and free

The concept is to create a 10-minute avalanche awareness video spe-cifically for motorized users using lessons learned from the highly successful ldquoKnow Before You Gordquo avalanche awareness program This video will build on the recently adopted ISMA Avalanche Guidelines (International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) and show

bull Why snowmobilers benefit from knowing about avalanches bull What factors cause avalanche danger bull How to tell when its ok to go big and when to dial it back bull How we can avoid avalanches and still have fun bull How to save a life if an avalanche happens

The message is clearly that winter backcountry recreation is fun and exciting and riders can be as safe as they choose to be This video will teach that riding in the backcountry is not a high-risk sport

exposing participants to random danger By understanding even a little about avalanches riders can go out under any conditions have a great time and live to ride another day The video will be attention-grabbing and entertaining What the rider sees will stick in their minds and make them want to learn more about avalanches

The end product will be in video form which can easily be dis-tributed online through existing electronic and social media applications It can go to dealers Avalanche Centers rental shops repair shops clubs State and County agencies Search amp Rescue groups Tourism offices and countless businesses that are sup-ported by snowmobiler dollars The distribution is literally limitless

The Utah Snowmobile Association has committed $5000 of ini-tial seed money to jump-start the project which has an estimated cost of $15000 One grant for $3000 has been approved and another grant for $4000 is still pending If all the stars line up in the right direction this still leaves us $3000 short of realization of a project that has the potential to save lives Any organization or individual that could help offset this shortfall would be greatly appreciated You can contact Curt Kennedy at 801-582-3882 email ccklpkgmailcom or Paul Diegel at 801-450-5729 email paulutahavalanchecenterorg In the meantime look forward to one of the most important avalanche awareness programs to ever hit the snow

LETrsquoS KEEP BACKCOUNTRY SNOWM BILERS ALIVE

10

YOUR CROSS-COUNTRY SNOWMOBILING EXPERIENCEIS SLOWLY SLIPPING AWAYby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

At the end of March 2013 a US Magistrate Judge in Idaho issued a decision in the lawsuit filed by the Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA) against the US Forest Service

(FS) WWA contends the 2005 Travel Management Rule is con-trary to law and that in enacting this rule the FS arbitrarily and capriciously exempted snowmobiles from mandatory travel management planning WWA further contends this exemption was in violation of two Executive Orders and the Administrative Procedure Act WWA wants winter travel planning to occur on all National Forests similar to the designated route process that took place for rubber-tired motorized recreation The Judge sided with WWA and ordered the FS to issue a new travel management rule that includes addressing areas of use and non-use by off-road vehicles inclusive of snowmobiles The Judge dictated a 180-day time frame for issuance of a new rule

The FS has already indicated they will not appeal the Judgersquos Decision Defending interveners (Idaho State Snowmobile Association American Council of Snowmobile Associations BlueRibbon Coalition along with the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) have filed a petition to pursue appeal As of mid-October 2013 there has been no decision made as to whether the interveners will be allowed to pursue a full-blown appeal or whether taking the case to arbitration would be an alter-native The Utah Snowmobile Association has contributed nearly $19000 so far toward legal costs for this critically important issue

The long-term implications of the Judgersquos Decision are enormous for the western snowmobiler Here is a 30000-foot level view of what this ruling really means

1 The Decision improperly portrays there is currently no reg-ulation of over-snow vehicle use Every National Forest has an existing Forest Management Plan which allocates land use based upon motorized and non-motorized recreation uses In fact some forests actually have a specific winter travel plan The truth is snowmobiling is already highly regulated with or without winter travel plans

2 The Decision tosses existing winter travel planning require-ments out the window and mandates that the FS issue a new travel rule within 180 days This is a totally unrealis-tic timeframe since the agency lacks the funding staff and time to accomplish such an overbearing mandate

3 The 2005 Travel Management Rule (which has been invali-dated) made it optional for local Forests to complete winter

travel planning This is because the FS rightfully concluded early in the development of the Rule that impacts from snowmobile use were distinctively different and typically far less than impacts from wheeled off-highway vehicles This conclusion is correct because snowmobile tracks melt away each year and leave no lasting impacts when compared to impacts left by ATVrsquos Jeeps Dune Buggies and other wheeled OHVrsquos This ruling discards the agencyrsquos scientific conclusions and requires it to completely re-start travel planning to include snowmobile use

4 The Judgersquos Decision reinterprets the 1972 and 1978 Nixon and Carter Executive Orders (EOrsquos) regarding OHV access to public lands This new interpretation is far stricter than previous interpretations that have been used for the past 40 years and consequently puts all OHV access (winter and summer) at risk

5 This Ruling effectively allows activists to now bring lawsuits on the basis of EOrsquos This is contrary to well established law that bars private lawsuits to enforce EOrsquos Until this Decision courts have been unanimous that only the White House has the authority to enforce its EOrsquosmdashnot private citizens and not courtsmdashso this action opens the door to countless new legal challenges

6 The FS is not funded or staffed to issue this new Travel Management Rule within 180 days More importantly it is not funded or staffed to complete detailed winter travel planning at the local level on all National Forests across the country in approximately 27 states where over-snow travel could potentially occur This unfunded mandate could therefore potentially eliminate or reduce snowmobile access simply because without funding local travel plans allowing or regulating over-snow travel will not be produced It is the old story ldquoclose itrdquo because we do not have the resources to

ldquomanage itrdquo

7 The riding experience desired by those who snowmobile in the West could easily be lost if winter travel planning man-dates a ldquodesignated routerdquo approach to winter motorized travel management Cross-country snowmobiling as we currently know it would undoubtedly be diminished beyond recognition

The message here is very clear The snowmobile community will once again be required to proactively justify our chosen form of recreation that we have had the privilege to enjoy on public lands If winter travel planning becomes the new normal it will take a monumental grass roots effort from all snowmobilers to make sure our traditional access is preserved This process has the potential to make the 15-year Yellowstone debate look like a stroll through the park Letrsquos all stay informed and engaged as this critically import-ant process unfolds

11

IMPORTANT PRESS RELEASE ON E-15 GASOLINEReprinted from an ISMA Press Release

Our snowmobile community needs to be fully informed about the issues related to fuel that is used to power our snowmobiles The International Snowmobile

Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has been proactive on this issue ever since the introduction of ethanol into gasoline at the fuel pumps In late September 2013 ISMA issued a press release regarding test results on the impact of E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The entire press release is reproduced here to make sure you are completely aware that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a study conducted by Michigan Technological University which was designed to evaluate the effects of E-15 fuel on current and legacy snowmo-bile engines and vehicles Three test scenarios were conducted to evaluate the impact of E-15 including cold-start performance and emissions snowmobile drivability and laboratory exhaust emis-sions over the useful life of the engine Eight engines were tested over a two-year period The vehicles were tested in the laboratory and on the trail in real life driving conditions

The conclusion of the testing by the DOE is that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use Observations made during the study support the US EPArsquos decision to NOT APPROVE E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The testing was conducted since E-15 fuel is being introduced into the marketplace and is viewed by some as an important fuel enabling the United States to achieve the goals of the Reformulated Fuel Standard passed by the US Congress

Ethanol is being produced throughout the United States Ethanol producers use corn switch grass and other related plant prod-ucts in the production of ethanol It is the directive of the present administration that 138 billion gallons of ethanol be produced and distributed in the marketplace The goal is challenging because US gasoline consumption is declining rapidly

Since it appears the E-15 fuel will be made more readily available throughout the United States it is important that owners of snow-mobiles and of other gas-powered products realize that E-15 fuel may adversely impact these various engines

The 69-page study highlights that one of the key issues related to snowmobiles is that exhaust gas temperatures and muffler exit temperature consistently increase with the use of E-15 fuel The increased temperatures range from 15 to 40 percent depending on

the vehicle This rise in temperature occurs because of the leaner air-fuel mixture

Since it has been recommended that E-15 not be approved for snowmobile use by the EPA there is concern in the marketplace that mis-fueling of snowmobiles can occur Recent surveys show that approximately 50 of all Americans fill up their portable gas tank or vehicles that they are towing with the same fuel used to fill their tow vehicle (car or truck) Also approximately 23 of all Americans say that they assume that any gas sold at a gas station is safe for all of their vehiclesmdashincluding snowmobiles generators boats etc Approximately 50 of Americans check the fuel pumps for warning labels when filling up their vehicles

With various fuels entering the marketplace it is more important than ever that customers carefully read any and all labels on gas dispensing pumps and understand the guidance messages placed on those pumps

It should be noted that E-85 fuel has been available in the market-place for many years E-85 is a blend of fuel which is designed to be used in flex-fuel equipped cars and trucks only E-85 is 85 ethanol It should NOT be confused with E-15 which is 15 ethanol E-10 fuel is 10 ethanol and has been available and used throughout the United States for years and is approved for snowmobile use

This is a long-winded reproduction of the ISMA press release but mis-fueling your snowmobile could result in a very costly mistake Pay attention at the pump

SNOWMOBILE COMMUNITY LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT SEASON

Haslett MI October 16 2013 Yes the snowmobile season has already begun in many parts of the world Snowfall has occurred in much of the Western United States and

Canada and Mother Nature is covering mountain ranges around the world with lsquowhite goldrsquo

The initial forecasts are very uplifting for winter enthusiasts and snowmobilers in particular The Farmerrsquos Almanac and others have forecasted a cold snowy winter for 2013-2014

In addition to the early snowfall and forecasts snowmobilers have fond memories of an elongated season ending in April (and May) in 2013 Heavy snowfall throughout the early spring in much of North America and Northern Europe presented snowmobilers with excellent riding conditions and winter fun late into the spring The enthusiasm from April and May has carried into the Autumn of 2013

12

Snowmobile Associations Clubs and promoters are reporting excellent attendance and high energy levels at the Fall Snow Shows In many cases the shows are reporting record crowds and eager shoppers Snowmobile Dealers are reporting good traffic volumes and initial reports are upbeat

In addition to the increased action at shows the snowmobile com-munity is preparing the trails and riding areas for the upcoming season Snowmobile Club activity is building as the weather cools and temperatures head down the thermometer Signs are being updated and trails and parking areas are being brushed cleared and marked

The snowmobile community generates over $30 billion dol-lars-worth of economic activity and is an important part of the

economic engine in many rural communities in the Snowbelt

Visitation to the wwwGoSnowmobilingorg web site and the wwwsnowmobileorg web site are increasing and it appears visita-tion will again generate record numbers Last year over 4 million hits were made on the web sites Based on visitation many of those visiting the sites were most interested in snowmobile rental loca-tions and snowmobile destinations

It looks like 2013-2014 will be another good snowmobiling year and we look forward to seeing you on the trails All snowmobilers are encouraged to have their snowmobiles prepared for winter and make sure to check snowmobile trailers tow-vehicles etc to make sure they are in proper working order before heading out for that first ride of the season

BE PREPARED FIRST AID KIT ESSENTIALS by Chris Haller Utah State Parks OHV Program Manager

Before heading out into Utahrsquos backcountry Utah State Parks managers suggest you review and update your survival kit A sur-vival kit can be a necessary piece of equipment that can mean the difference between life and death Listed below is a suggested survival kit but many more items can be included

bull Two dimes edges can be used as a screwdriver bull Pocket mirror used to reflect sunlight and signal your location bull Plastic whistle plastic is better than a metal whistle the cold could hurt your lips bull Matches wrap these in aluminum foil and if not waterproof coat in nail polish bull Short candle provides light and could start a fire bull Razor blade use this like a pocket knife bull Aluminum foil can be used to melt snow and a drinking cup bull Wire 20 can be used to form a handle for foil cup or snowmobile repairs bull Bouillon cube could make soup bull Hard tack candy provides sugar and energy bull Salt helps retain body water and may prevent dehydration bull Bandages for minor injuries bull Safety pins handy fasteners bull Paper clips emergency snowmobile repairs bull Fishing line 25 pound test could act as twine to tie razor blade to a stick bull Sandpaper striking surface for matches

For more snowmobile safety tips maps or information visit ohvutahgov RIDE ON Utah

13

FINAL RULE TO CONTINUE WINTER ACCESS TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKJACKSON HOLE WY - October 24 2013

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the release of a final RuleRegulation for Winter Use of Yellowstone The publishing of the final Rule officially completes the

Winter Use PlanSupplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) process The final Rule assures continued access to Yellowstone in Winter by both snowmobiles and snowcoaches

The creation of a ldquoNew Final Regulationrdquo to implement the Record of Decision (ROD) was published in the Federal Register on October 22 2013

And now for the Good News The Final RuleRegulation for Winter Use shows that our collective comments on the ldquoProposed Rulerdquo which ended June 17 2013 have been heard The Final Rule will provide a framework for more effectively managed access for snowmobiles and snowcoaches in Yellowstone National Park while minimizing impacts on visitors airsound quality and wildlife This final regulation will guide management of winter use in the Park and will implement the preferred alternative from the Final SEIS

Under the final Rule the winter of 20132014 will be a transition year during which the Park will allow motorized over-snow travel

under the same conditions in place for the past four winters Up to 318 commercially guided Best Available Technology (BAT) snowmobiles and up to 78 commercially guided snowcoaches will be allowed daily

Starting in the 20142015 winter season the Park would permit up to 110 ldquotransportation eventsrdquo daily initially defined as one snowcoach or a group of up to 10 snowmobiles averaging seven snowmobiles per group per season Up to 50 transportation events may be groups of snowmobiles

Management by transportation events is an impact-centric approach designed to minimize the impact of oversnow vehicles (OSVs) on air quality soundscapes and wildlife rather than focus-ing solely on the number of vehicles entering the Park

This new practical approach to OSV management by ldquotransporta-tion eventsrdquo will provide greater flexibility for OSV commercial tour operators reward future OSV technological innovations and reduce OSV- caused environmental impacts all while making the park cleaner and quieter than previously authorized

Another important part of the final Rule is that four transportation events per day (one per gate) would be reserved for non-commer-cially guided snowmobile access and Sylvan Pass would continue to be operated in accordance with the Sylvan Pass Working Group Agreement The non-commercially guided access will provide snowmobilers a chance to visit their Park without hiring a com-mercial guide

The final good news is that with the final Rule for Winter Use in place Yellowstone National Park will open its gates for another winter season on December 15th Please make plans to enjoy your National Park this Winter

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bull ldquoI will volunteer or serve when _______rdquo Unfortunately ldquoWhenrdquo never comes

bull ldquoWe have always done it that wayrdquoOther interesting words that we use

Driver or Hitch Hiker Leader or Leaner Passionate or Passive Participate or Procrastinate Motivated or Maintain Reasons Why Not or Reasons Why

I think that I have procrastinated long enough on getting this article for the Snow Scoop It is just that my passive passion for writing has caused me to be a leaner and I have not maintained my moti-vation I guess that my hitch hiking theory of letting someone else do is on my list of reasons why I have not

Have a great Winter Riding Season

FRANK MAY SKI-DOO amp ATV INCFrank May Ski-Doo amp ATV Inc at 6740 North Hwy 38 Brigham City (Honeyville) was started in 1968 as Frank May Ski-Doo Sales by Frank Sr and Sally May with their boys Frank Jr amp Steve

It started and still is a small family owned and operated Ski-Doo snowmobile business with the addition of Can Am off-road vehicles

They have a full line of parts accessories and clothing and take pride in their service to their BRP customers

The business is now owned and operated by brothers Frank Jr amp Jim with Frankrsquos daughter Sally taking care of customers in the store

They are avid snowmobilers that are active in snowmobile clubs and are recognized as a Platinum BRP dealer

wwwfrankmayskidoocom

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WHAT DO THE WORDS REALLY MEANBy Ken RossumSnowmobilers are a different sort of recreational group

Their words and actions many times take on different meanings Take the rider that has a hard time sleeping the night before a ride He canrsquot sleep because he is so keyed up about going out on his favorite machine in cold weather His thoughts are if I ride hard today I will be able to sleep good tonight

How many times have you heard a snowmobiler say

bull ldquoIf you donrsquot get stuck you are not riding hard enoughrdquo bull ldquoI just spent $25000 to take 3 pounds off my sledrdquo He is say-ing this as he puts his 8-pound tool kit in and straps 2 gallons of gas to the back of his sled bull ldquoMy sled will beat anything on the mountainrdquo Well on most days when it is running good and not too many people out maybe during the week

Then there are those that you ask to support USA or their local club

bull ldquoI donrsquot like riding in a grouprdquo He is saying that as he and his seven buddies ride off together bull ldquoI canrsquot afford your $2000 membership dues I just spent $600000 on my new turbordquo bull ldquoI canrsquot afford to be a member because I have to fill my sled and truck with gasrdquo This is probably more truth that fiction bull ldquoThey will never close our favorite riding area we have ridden there for yearsrdquo

Then there are those that are club members

bull ldquoI donrsquot want to get involvedrdquo bull ldquoIt should be done this wayrdquo These statements usually come after not getting involved bull ldquoIf you donrsquot do it my way I donrsquot want to playrdquo

ANNOUNCEMENTSThe snow scoop will be featuring a classified ads section If you would like anything to be posted in next monthrsquos issue be sure to email it to utahsnowscoopyahoocom by November 23rd

UPCOMING EVENTS bull November 12 - UAC Fundraiser bull November 13 - USA Board Meeting bull November 20 - GSSA Meeting bull November 25 - December Issue E-Newsletter Content Due bull December 2 - Davis County Snowflakes Club Meeting bull December 7 - Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Clubrsquos

Christmas Party bull December 7 - Davis County Snowflakes Ride

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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JOIN THE UTAH SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATIONUtah 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 wwwsnowutcom

Membership Includes

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Page 6: Utah Snow Scoop- November 2013

SALT LAKE VALLEY SNOWMOBILE CLUBby Russ Mangone

W ell the chill is in the air and the leaves are starting to fall and therersquos even a little dusting of snow on the moun-tain tops We are in what I call the ldquoTAINT SEASONrdquo

Summer is over and all the summer toys are put away and winter isnrsquot here yet So therersquos ldquoTAINTrsquo much to do until winter gets here I guess now would be a good time to make sure that sled is all ready to go if you havenrsquot done so already Make sure you have new oil in that chain case the anti-freeze is topped off new spark plugs are installed and everything that needs to be greased is greased Maybe even wash off that summer dust it has collected You want it nice and pretty for that 1st ride

GSSAby Dennis Kowalewski

Hello fellow snowmobilers As another season approaches let me bring you up to date with what has happened with the Golden Spike Snowmobile Assocation during the

summer

First we had our closing ceremony at Carlos and Harleyrsquos last April At this event officers were electedre-elected Dennis Kowalewski will remain as president Jeff Eddings as vice presi-dent Lisa Kowalewski as secretary Stacey Eddings as treasurer Bruce Grandin will be the club historian for the coming year

We also had the honor of presenting a plaque as appreciation for outstanding support to the members of Club Rec As many of you know Club Rec has their snowmobile rentalpartsclothing shop set up at the Monte Cristo parking area If you ever want to ride a different sled for the day(or just a few hours) stop by and visit them And thank them for supporting our club as well as snow-mobiling in general

In June several members participated in our Adopt-a Highway cleanup over Trappers Loop

We picked up several bags of trash Probably the best find of the day belonged to Nate Eddings as he is now the proud owner of a new to him ipod Itrsquos really interesting to see what people have lost in just a two mile section of the highway

We had planned a booth for July 4th at the Huntsville celebration but after looking at cost and possible profit we decided not to go with it this year

Oct 5th we had our season opening event at the Dennyrsquos in Ogden We went over scheduled events for the coming season and hope to be able to do a couple of different type rides this year If it all works out every weekend will have something going on associated with snow Letrsquos hope we get lots of it

As always we are looking for new members to ride with us If your reading this you probably have something to do with snowmo-biling-or know someone who does-so make sure you belong to a club even if itrsquos not ours Itrsquos through your support that we can try to insure you have riding areas open to you Therersquos more and more associations that are convinced we donrsquot belong anywhere but on a trail IF even there The best way to fight these notions is by keeping our numbers up so JOIN A CLUB

If you would like to ride with us or just want more information call me a t 801-745-6138

Dennis KowalewskiGSSA President

This also would be a good time to check out that trailer also Check those lug nuts grease the bearings make sure the lights are work-ing Make sure your tires are in good shape and you have a good spare Give it a good safety check over Therersquos nothing worse than having a breakdown on the road and having to fix it in the cold or even yet having to have to miss that ride because of a mechanical breakdown that may could have been avoided

If you want to see what the Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club is up to you can check us out at wwwslvsnowcom

Well thatrsquos about all for now so remember ldquoPray for Snowrdquo

Russ MangonePresident Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Club

7

Special Travel Adventure Feature Article

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL RIDE THAT IS TOTALLY UNIQUEby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

W e all have those special places we like to go that offers breath-taking scenery while enjoying the pure adren-aline rush of riding a snowmobile Sometimes we are

hesitant to share our special experience for fear that pristine spot might become overrun with too many riders I will take that chance My wife and I are incredibly fortunate to have traveled to many awesome snowmobile destinations in the West and there is one that we always keep going back to that I would like to share with you I am referring to Box Y Lodge up the Greys River outside of Alpine Wyoming

Although Alpine is about 235 miles from Salt Lake City it is well worth making a winter vacation out of this unique adventure The perfect outing is a 3-night stay and all you need are your own per-sonal items as you base out of Box Y Lodge that provides three meals a day Box Y consists of a main lodge and nine cabins that allows for great accommodations for families andor a group of friends The cabins have propane heat and full baths and sleep from 2 to 8 people Wyoming permits gas and oil for your sled are available right on the Lodge property

Your experience starts immediately from the trailhead at the edge of Alpine since it is a 28-mile ride on the well-groomed ldquoA Trailrdquo to the Lodge (In case it didnrsquot snow the night before I recommend a functioning set of scratchers on your sled for the commute in and out) You follow the Greys River the entire ride and will undoubt-edly see wildlife such as elk and eagles to name a few that take advantage of this ideal habitat The mountain ranges on both sides of the Greys River drainage are spectacular

When you cross the bridge over the Greys River as you approach the Ranch property you will smell the smoke of pine burning in the fireplace and when you enter the Lodge you will likely be tanta-lized with the smell of fresh baked cookies But the real hospitality is evidenced by the down-home friendliness of the Haberberger family who truly make you feel like one of their own Tim Cindy and daughter Meagan have spent nearly two decades making Box Y Lodge an incredibly special place to visit The rustic authentic-ity of the entire Box Y environment cleanses your soul and most certainly will satisfy your pallet

You could spend all winter basing out of Box Y and riding a differ-ent section of the long Salt River Range and Wyoming Range but my favorite 3-day ride covers a miniscule portion of this amazing winter wonderland This area has an average annual snowfall of 380 inches so you have to really watch the weather to determine which section to hit on any given day but here is an example

Day one finds us venturing into the steep and deep right out the back door of the Lodge I generically call it the Sherman Peak area just north of Cabin Creek You can boondock your way through stands of aspens and pines until you eventually hit the backdrop of the Salt River Range If you are lucky enough to get a shiny day you will think you died and went to snowmobile heaven At the end of the day a home-cooked meal from Cindy and her helpers really hits the spot If Tim (who has the grooming contract for the area) isnrsquot out grooming you will get a chance to learn more about the Greys River area and also hear about his hunting and fishing adventures as he has no shortage of great tales to talk about

Day two is set aside for a big loop that offers a lot of play area oppor-tunity About five miles south of the Lodge on the ldquoA Trailrdquo we head east on the Sheep Creek road over McDougal Gap to the ldquoH Trailrdquo and head north to the ldquoE Trailrdquo over to the Blind Bull Warming Hut But first it is worth a short diversion to go past the Sheep Creek road turnoff for less than a mile and view approximately 700 elk at the Greys River feed ground Although you cannot get off the trail in the winter range section it is a magnificent site to see so many elk (particularly the large bulls) right off the groomed trail Once back on the loop you can pick your own level of challenge in the numerous meadows and drainages as you work your way over to the Blind Bull Warming Hut As a side note this warming hut was a great partnering effort among volunteers businesses and the Forest Service to completely rebuild a structure on the edge of some of the finest snowmobile country in the West Donrsquot be tempted to over-extend yourself with the riding country adjacent to the hut because you need to save this area for a full day Take the ldquoE Trailrdquo back to connect with the ldquoA Trailrdquo to take in more Haberberger hospitality at Box Y Lodge

Tim Cindy amp Meagan Haberbergeroperated the Box Y Lodge

8

Day three finds us going directly back to the Blind Bull area about 12 miles from the Lodge This has to be reserved for a reasonably good visibility day because the magnitude of the open terrain is nothing short of awesome You stand back and look at the over-whelming number of ravines and ridge lines wondering where to get started So much country and so little time You will defi-nitely be bone tired and out of gas when you get done covering the Blind Bull area

Leaving Box Y is always a hard thing to do as you mentally retrace the great riding experience of the past three days On the way out it is a beautiful diversion to leave the ldquoA Trailrdquo about 14 miles south of the Lodge and take the ldquoC Trailrdquo that loops back to the trailhead Tim works hard to keep the trail system groomed in good shape so the remoteness of Box Y definitely is not an inconvenience

If you are looking for a unique snowmobile destination coupled with real people hospitality you should really consider taking in the splendor of the winter backcountry surrounding the Box Y Lodge It makes no difference whether you are a novice rider or an extreme boondocker this country has something for every-one Our greater than 15-year friendship with Tim Cindy and Meagan Haberberger can attest to the quality of snowmobile experience you will derive from making the trip You can get infor-mation by going online to wwwboxylodgecom or email them a boxylodgegmailcom Happy sledding

Main Lodge at Box Y Ranch

The Blind Bull area is awesome

BAKED POTATO SUPREMEMUFF POT RECIPEIngredients

1 Baked Potato1 Can ChiliButterShredded CheeseSour CreamCooked Chopped BaconOnionSalt amp PepperReynolds Slow Cooker Bag

Slice baked potato in half and place potato in Reynolds Slow Cooker LinerAdd butter and chili Place in Mu Pott and ride until you smell it cooking and potato is steamy hot Add shredded cheese sour cream bacon onion salt amp pepperEnjoy

9

by Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

The demographics of the western rider have changed dra-matically with the evolution of incredible technology applied to mountain sleds that are on the market today

Additionally the fast-paced lives of our riders have made it difficult to disseminate an important message about avalanche awareness and preparedness

So do we let avalanche fatalities among our riders increase or do we take a new approach to getting the message out The answer is ldquonordquo and ldquoyesrdquo The Utah Avalanche Center is taking on a new project to develop a snowmobiler-specific video that will undoubtedly catch the attention of all (yes we said all) riders that venture into ava-lanche terrain The distribution opportunities are limitless and free

The concept is to create a 10-minute avalanche awareness video spe-cifically for motorized users using lessons learned from the highly successful ldquoKnow Before You Gordquo avalanche awareness program This video will build on the recently adopted ISMA Avalanche Guidelines (International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) and show

bull Why snowmobilers benefit from knowing about avalanches bull What factors cause avalanche danger bull How to tell when its ok to go big and when to dial it back bull How we can avoid avalanches and still have fun bull How to save a life if an avalanche happens

The message is clearly that winter backcountry recreation is fun and exciting and riders can be as safe as they choose to be This video will teach that riding in the backcountry is not a high-risk sport

exposing participants to random danger By understanding even a little about avalanches riders can go out under any conditions have a great time and live to ride another day The video will be attention-grabbing and entertaining What the rider sees will stick in their minds and make them want to learn more about avalanches

The end product will be in video form which can easily be dis-tributed online through existing electronic and social media applications It can go to dealers Avalanche Centers rental shops repair shops clubs State and County agencies Search amp Rescue groups Tourism offices and countless businesses that are sup-ported by snowmobiler dollars The distribution is literally limitless

The Utah Snowmobile Association has committed $5000 of ini-tial seed money to jump-start the project which has an estimated cost of $15000 One grant for $3000 has been approved and another grant for $4000 is still pending If all the stars line up in the right direction this still leaves us $3000 short of realization of a project that has the potential to save lives Any organization or individual that could help offset this shortfall would be greatly appreciated You can contact Curt Kennedy at 801-582-3882 email ccklpkgmailcom or Paul Diegel at 801-450-5729 email paulutahavalanchecenterorg In the meantime look forward to one of the most important avalanche awareness programs to ever hit the snow

LETrsquoS KEEP BACKCOUNTRY SNOWM BILERS ALIVE

10

YOUR CROSS-COUNTRY SNOWMOBILING EXPERIENCEIS SLOWLY SLIPPING AWAYby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

At the end of March 2013 a US Magistrate Judge in Idaho issued a decision in the lawsuit filed by the Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA) against the US Forest Service

(FS) WWA contends the 2005 Travel Management Rule is con-trary to law and that in enacting this rule the FS arbitrarily and capriciously exempted snowmobiles from mandatory travel management planning WWA further contends this exemption was in violation of two Executive Orders and the Administrative Procedure Act WWA wants winter travel planning to occur on all National Forests similar to the designated route process that took place for rubber-tired motorized recreation The Judge sided with WWA and ordered the FS to issue a new travel management rule that includes addressing areas of use and non-use by off-road vehicles inclusive of snowmobiles The Judge dictated a 180-day time frame for issuance of a new rule

The FS has already indicated they will not appeal the Judgersquos Decision Defending interveners (Idaho State Snowmobile Association American Council of Snowmobile Associations BlueRibbon Coalition along with the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) have filed a petition to pursue appeal As of mid-October 2013 there has been no decision made as to whether the interveners will be allowed to pursue a full-blown appeal or whether taking the case to arbitration would be an alter-native The Utah Snowmobile Association has contributed nearly $19000 so far toward legal costs for this critically important issue

The long-term implications of the Judgersquos Decision are enormous for the western snowmobiler Here is a 30000-foot level view of what this ruling really means

1 The Decision improperly portrays there is currently no reg-ulation of over-snow vehicle use Every National Forest has an existing Forest Management Plan which allocates land use based upon motorized and non-motorized recreation uses In fact some forests actually have a specific winter travel plan The truth is snowmobiling is already highly regulated with or without winter travel plans

2 The Decision tosses existing winter travel planning require-ments out the window and mandates that the FS issue a new travel rule within 180 days This is a totally unrealis-tic timeframe since the agency lacks the funding staff and time to accomplish such an overbearing mandate

3 The 2005 Travel Management Rule (which has been invali-dated) made it optional for local Forests to complete winter

travel planning This is because the FS rightfully concluded early in the development of the Rule that impacts from snowmobile use were distinctively different and typically far less than impacts from wheeled off-highway vehicles This conclusion is correct because snowmobile tracks melt away each year and leave no lasting impacts when compared to impacts left by ATVrsquos Jeeps Dune Buggies and other wheeled OHVrsquos This ruling discards the agencyrsquos scientific conclusions and requires it to completely re-start travel planning to include snowmobile use

4 The Judgersquos Decision reinterprets the 1972 and 1978 Nixon and Carter Executive Orders (EOrsquos) regarding OHV access to public lands This new interpretation is far stricter than previous interpretations that have been used for the past 40 years and consequently puts all OHV access (winter and summer) at risk

5 This Ruling effectively allows activists to now bring lawsuits on the basis of EOrsquos This is contrary to well established law that bars private lawsuits to enforce EOrsquos Until this Decision courts have been unanimous that only the White House has the authority to enforce its EOrsquosmdashnot private citizens and not courtsmdashso this action opens the door to countless new legal challenges

6 The FS is not funded or staffed to issue this new Travel Management Rule within 180 days More importantly it is not funded or staffed to complete detailed winter travel planning at the local level on all National Forests across the country in approximately 27 states where over-snow travel could potentially occur This unfunded mandate could therefore potentially eliminate or reduce snowmobile access simply because without funding local travel plans allowing or regulating over-snow travel will not be produced It is the old story ldquoclose itrdquo because we do not have the resources to

ldquomanage itrdquo

7 The riding experience desired by those who snowmobile in the West could easily be lost if winter travel planning man-dates a ldquodesignated routerdquo approach to winter motorized travel management Cross-country snowmobiling as we currently know it would undoubtedly be diminished beyond recognition

The message here is very clear The snowmobile community will once again be required to proactively justify our chosen form of recreation that we have had the privilege to enjoy on public lands If winter travel planning becomes the new normal it will take a monumental grass roots effort from all snowmobilers to make sure our traditional access is preserved This process has the potential to make the 15-year Yellowstone debate look like a stroll through the park Letrsquos all stay informed and engaged as this critically import-ant process unfolds

11

IMPORTANT PRESS RELEASE ON E-15 GASOLINEReprinted from an ISMA Press Release

Our snowmobile community needs to be fully informed about the issues related to fuel that is used to power our snowmobiles The International Snowmobile

Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has been proactive on this issue ever since the introduction of ethanol into gasoline at the fuel pumps In late September 2013 ISMA issued a press release regarding test results on the impact of E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The entire press release is reproduced here to make sure you are completely aware that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a study conducted by Michigan Technological University which was designed to evaluate the effects of E-15 fuel on current and legacy snowmo-bile engines and vehicles Three test scenarios were conducted to evaluate the impact of E-15 including cold-start performance and emissions snowmobile drivability and laboratory exhaust emis-sions over the useful life of the engine Eight engines were tested over a two-year period The vehicles were tested in the laboratory and on the trail in real life driving conditions

The conclusion of the testing by the DOE is that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use Observations made during the study support the US EPArsquos decision to NOT APPROVE E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The testing was conducted since E-15 fuel is being introduced into the marketplace and is viewed by some as an important fuel enabling the United States to achieve the goals of the Reformulated Fuel Standard passed by the US Congress

Ethanol is being produced throughout the United States Ethanol producers use corn switch grass and other related plant prod-ucts in the production of ethanol It is the directive of the present administration that 138 billion gallons of ethanol be produced and distributed in the marketplace The goal is challenging because US gasoline consumption is declining rapidly

Since it appears the E-15 fuel will be made more readily available throughout the United States it is important that owners of snow-mobiles and of other gas-powered products realize that E-15 fuel may adversely impact these various engines

The 69-page study highlights that one of the key issues related to snowmobiles is that exhaust gas temperatures and muffler exit temperature consistently increase with the use of E-15 fuel The increased temperatures range from 15 to 40 percent depending on

the vehicle This rise in temperature occurs because of the leaner air-fuel mixture

Since it has been recommended that E-15 not be approved for snowmobile use by the EPA there is concern in the marketplace that mis-fueling of snowmobiles can occur Recent surveys show that approximately 50 of all Americans fill up their portable gas tank or vehicles that they are towing with the same fuel used to fill their tow vehicle (car or truck) Also approximately 23 of all Americans say that they assume that any gas sold at a gas station is safe for all of their vehiclesmdashincluding snowmobiles generators boats etc Approximately 50 of Americans check the fuel pumps for warning labels when filling up their vehicles

With various fuels entering the marketplace it is more important than ever that customers carefully read any and all labels on gas dispensing pumps and understand the guidance messages placed on those pumps

It should be noted that E-85 fuel has been available in the market-place for many years E-85 is a blend of fuel which is designed to be used in flex-fuel equipped cars and trucks only E-85 is 85 ethanol It should NOT be confused with E-15 which is 15 ethanol E-10 fuel is 10 ethanol and has been available and used throughout the United States for years and is approved for snowmobile use

This is a long-winded reproduction of the ISMA press release but mis-fueling your snowmobile could result in a very costly mistake Pay attention at the pump

SNOWMOBILE COMMUNITY LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT SEASON

Haslett MI October 16 2013 Yes the snowmobile season has already begun in many parts of the world Snowfall has occurred in much of the Western United States and

Canada and Mother Nature is covering mountain ranges around the world with lsquowhite goldrsquo

The initial forecasts are very uplifting for winter enthusiasts and snowmobilers in particular The Farmerrsquos Almanac and others have forecasted a cold snowy winter for 2013-2014

In addition to the early snowfall and forecasts snowmobilers have fond memories of an elongated season ending in April (and May) in 2013 Heavy snowfall throughout the early spring in much of North America and Northern Europe presented snowmobilers with excellent riding conditions and winter fun late into the spring The enthusiasm from April and May has carried into the Autumn of 2013

12

Snowmobile Associations Clubs and promoters are reporting excellent attendance and high energy levels at the Fall Snow Shows In many cases the shows are reporting record crowds and eager shoppers Snowmobile Dealers are reporting good traffic volumes and initial reports are upbeat

In addition to the increased action at shows the snowmobile com-munity is preparing the trails and riding areas for the upcoming season Snowmobile Club activity is building as the weather cools and temperatures head down the thermometer Signs are being updated and trails and parking areas are being brushed cleared and marked

The snowmobile community generates over $30 billion dol-lars-worth of economic activity and is an important part of the

economic engine in many rural communities in the Snowbelt

Visitation to the wwwGoSnowmobilingorg web site and the wwwsnowmobileorg web site are increasing and it appears visita-tion will again generate record numbers Last year over 4 million hits were made on the web sites Based on visitation many of those visiting the sites were most interested in snowmobile rental loca-tions and snowmobile destinations

It looks like 2013-2014 will be another good snowmobiling year and we look forward to seeing you on the trails All snowmobilers are encouraged to have their snowmobiles prepared for winter and make sure to check snowmobile trailers tow-vehicles etc to make sure they are in proper working order before heading out for that first ride of the season

BE PREPARED FIRST AID KIT ESSENTIALS by Chris Haller Utah State Parks OHV Program Manager

Before heading out into Utahrsquos backcountry Utah State Parks managers suggest you review and update your survival kit A sur-vival kit can be a necessary piece of equipment that can mean the difference between life and death Listed below is a suggested survival kit but many more items can be included

bull Two dimes edges can be used as a screwdriver bull Pocket mirror used to reflect sunlight and signal your location bull Plastic whistle plastic is better than a metal whistle the cold could hurt your lips bull Matches wrap these in aluminum foil and if not waterproof coat in nail polish bull Short candle provides light and could start a fire bull Razor blade use this like a pocket knife bull Aluminum foil can be used to melt snow and a drinking cup bull Wire 20 can be used to form a handle for foil cup or snowmobile repairs bull Bouillon cube could make soup bull Hard tack candy provides sugar and energy bull Salt helps retain body water and may prevent dehydration bull Bandages for minor injuries bull Safety pins handy fasteners bull Paper clips emergency snowmobile repairs bull Fishing line 25 pound test could act as twine to tie razor blade to a stick bull Sandpaper striking surface for matches

For more snowmobile safety tips maps or information visit ohvutahgov RIDE ON Utah

13

FINAL RULE TO CONTINUE WINTER ACCESS TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKJACKSON HOLE WY - October 24 2013

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the release of a final RuleRegulation for Winter Use of Yellowstone The publishing of the final Rule officially completes the

Winter Use PlanSupplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) process The final Rule assures continued access to Yellowstone in Winter by both snowmobiles and snowcoaches

The creation of a ldquoNew Final Regulationrdquo to implement the Record of Decision (ROD) was published in the Federal Register on October 22 2013

And now for the Good News The Final RuleRegulation for Winter Use shows that our collective comments on the ldquoProposed Rulerdquo which ended June 17 2013 have been heard The Final Rule will provide a framework for more effectively managed access for snowmobiles and snowcoaches in Yellowstone National Park while minimizing impacts on visitors airsound quality and wildlife This final regulation will guide management of winter use in the Park and will implement the preferred alternative from the Final SEIS

Under the final Rule the winter of 20132014 will be a transition year during which the Park will allow motorized over-snow travel

under the same conditions in place for the past four winters Up to 318 commercially guided Best Available Technology (BAT) snowmobiles and up to 78 commercially guided snowcoaches will be allowed daily

Starting in the 20142015 winter season the Park would permit up to 110 ldquotransportation eventsrdquo daily initially defined as one snowcoach or a group of up to 10 snowmobiles averaging seven snowmobiles per group per season Up to 50 transportation events may be groups of snowmobiles

Management by transportation events is an impact-centric approach designed to minimize the impact of oversnow vehicles (OSVs) on air quality soundscapes and wildlife rather than focus-ing solely on the number of vehicles entering the Park

This new practical approach to OSV management by ldquotransporta-tion eventsrdquo will provide greater flexibility for OSV commercial tour operators reward future OSV technological innovations and reduce OSV- caused environmental impacts all while making the park cleaner and quieter than previously authorized

Another important part of the final Rule is that four transportation events per day (one per gate) would be reserved for non-commer-cially guided snowmobile access and Sylvan Pass would continue to be operated in accordance with the Sylvan Pass Working Group Agreement The non-commercially guided access will provide snowmobilers a chance to visit their Park without hiring a com-mercial guide

The final good news is that with the final Rule for Winter Use in place Yellowstone National Park will open its gates for another winter season on December 15th Please make plans to enjoy your National Park this Winter

14

bull ldquoI will volunteer or serve when _______rdquo Unfortunately ldquoWhenrdquo never comes

bull ldquoWe have always done it that wayrdquoOther interesting words that we use

Driver or Hitch Hiker Leader or Leaner Passionate or Passive Participate or Procrastinate Motivated or Maintain Reasons Why Not or Reasons Why

I think that I have procrastinated long enough on getting this article for the Snow Scoop It is just that my passive passion for writing has caused me to be a leaner and I have not maintained my moti-vation I guess that my hitch hiking theory of letting someone else do is on my list of reasons why I have not

Have a great Winter Riding Season

FRANK MAY SKI-DOO amp ATV INCFrank May Ski-Doo amp ATV Inc at 6740 North Hwy 38 Brigham City (Honeyville) was started in 1968 as Frank May Ski-Doo Sales by Frank Sr and Sally May with their boys Frank Jr amp Steve

It started and still is a small family owned and operated Ski-Doo snowmobile business with the addition of Can Am off-road vehicles

They have a full line of parts accessories and clothing and take pride in their service to their BRP customers

The business is now owned and operated by brothers Frank Jr amp Jim with Frankrsquos daughter Sally taking care of customers in the store

They are avid snowmobilers that are active in snowmobile clubs and are recognized as a Platinum BRP dealer

wwwfrankmayskidoocom

15

WHAT DO THE WORDS REALLY MEANBy Ken RossumSnowmobilers are a different sort of recreational group

Their words and actions many times take on different meanings Take the rider that has a hard time sleeping the night before a ride He canrsquot sleep because he is so keyed up about going out on his favorite machine in cold weather His thoughts are if I ride hard today I will be able to sleep good tonight

How many times have you heard a snowmobiler say

bull ldquoIf you donrsquot get stuck you are not riding hard enoughrdquo bull ldquoI just spent $25000 to take 3 pounds off my sledrdquo He is say-ing this as he puts his 8-pound tool kit in and straps 2 gallons of gas to the back of his sled bull ldquoMy sled will beat anything on the mountainrdquo Well on most days when it is running good and not too many people out maybe during the week

Then there are those that you ask to support USA or their local club

bull ldquoI donrsquot like riding in a grouprdquo He is saying that as he and his seven buddies ride off together bull ldquoI canrsquot afford your $2000 membership dues I just spent $600000 on my new turbordquo bull ldquoI canrsquot afford to be a member because I have to fill my sled and truck with gasrdquo This is probably more truth that fiction bull ldquoThey will never close our favorite riding area we have ridden there for yearsrdquo

Then there are those that are club members

bull ldquoI donrsquot want to get involvedrdquo bull ldquoIt should be done this wayrdquo These statements usually come after not getting involved bull ldquoIf you donrsquot do it my way I donrsquot want to playrdquo

ANNOUNCEMENTSThe snow scoop will be featuring a classified ads section If you would like anything to be posted in next monthrsquos issue be sure to email it to utahsnowscoopyahoocom by November 23rd

UPCOMING EVENTS bull November 12 - UAC Fundraiser bull November 13 - USA Board Meeting bull November 20 - GSSA Meeting bull November 25 - December Issue E-Newsletter Content Due bull December 2 - Davis County Snowflakes Club Meeting bull December 7 - Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Clubrsquos

Christmas Party bull December 7 - Davis County Snowflakes Ride

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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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 wwwsnowutcom

Membership 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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Page 7: Utah Snow Scoop- November 2013

Special Travel Adventure Feature Article

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL RIDE THAT IS TOTALLY UNIQUEby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

W e all have those special places we like to go that offers breath-taking scenery while enjoying the pure adren-aline rush of riding a snowmobile Sometimes we are

hesitant to share our special experience for fear that pristine spot might become overrun with too many riders I will take that chance My wife and I are incredibly fortunate to have traveled to many awesome snowmobile destinations in the West and there is one that we always keep going back to that I would like to share with you I am referring to Box Y Lodge up the Greys River outside of Alpine Wyoming

Although Alpine is about 235 miles from Salt Lake City it is well worth making a winter vacation out of this unique adventure The perfect outing is a 3-night stay and all you need are your own per-sonal items as you base out of Box Y Lodge that provides three meals a day Box Y consists of a main lodge and nine cabins that allows for great accommodations for families andor a group of friends The cabins have propane heat and full baths and sleep from 2 to 8 people Wyoming permits gas and oil for your sled are available right on the Lodge property

Your experience starts immediately from the trailhead at the edge of Alpine since it is a 28-mile ride on the well-groomed ldquoA Trailrdquo to the Lodge (In case it didnrsquot snow the night before I recommend a functioning set of scratchers on your sled for the commute in and out) You follow the Greys River the entire ride and will undoubt-edly see wildlife such as elk and eagles to name a few that take advantage of this ideal habitat The mountain ranges on both sides of the Greys River drainage are spectacular

When you cross the bridge over the Greys River as you approach the Ranch property you will smell the smoke of pine burning in the fireplace and when you enter the Lodge you will likely be tanta-lized with the smell of fresh baked cookies But the real hospitality is evidenced by the down-home friendliness of the Haberberger family who truly make you feel like one of their own Tim Cindy and daughter Meagan have spent nearly two decades making Box Y Lodge an incredibly special place to visit The rustic authentic-ity of the entire Box Y environment cleanses your soul and most certainly will satisfy your pallet

You could spend all winter basing out of Box Y and riding a differ-ent section of the long Salt River Range and Wyoming Range but my favorite 3-day ride covers a miniscule portion of this amazing winter wonderland This area has an average annual snowfall of 380 inches so you have to really watch the weather to determine which section to hit on any given day but here is an example

Day one finds us venturing into the steep and deep right out the back door of the Lodge I generically call it the Sherman Peak area just north of Cabin Creek You can boondock your way through stands of aspens and pines until you eventually hit the backdrop of the Salt River Range If you are lucky enough to get a shiny day you will think you died and went to snowmobile heaven At the end of the day a home-cooked meal from Cindy and her helpers really hits the spot If Tim (who has the grooming contract for the area) isnrsquot out grooming you will get a chance to learn more about the Greys River area and also hear about his hunting and fishing adventures as he has no shortage of great tales to talk about

Day two is set aside for a big loop that offers a lot of play area oppor-tunity About five miles south of the Lodge on the ldquoA Trailrdquo we head east on the Sheep Creek road over McDougal Gap to the ldquoH Trailrdquo and head north to the ldquoE Trailrdquo over to the Blind Bull Warming Hut But first it is worth a short diversion to go past the Sheep Creek road turnoff for less than a mile and view approximately 700 elk at the Greys River feed ground Although you cannot get off the trail in the winter range section it is a magnificent site to see so many elk (particularly the large bulls) right off the groomed trail Once back on the loop you can pick your own level of challenge in the numerous meadows and drainages as you work your way over to the Blind Bull Warming Hut As a side note this warming hut was a great partnering effort among volunteers businesses and the Forest Service to completely rebuild a structure on the edge of some of the finest snowmobile country in the West Donrsquot be tempted to over-extend yourself with the riding country adjacent to the hut because you need to save this area for a full day Take the ldquoE Trailrdquo back to connect with the ldquoA Trailrdquo to take in more Haberberger hospitality at Box Y Lodge

Tim Cindy amp Meagan Haberbergeroperated the Box Y Lodge

8

Day three finds us going directly back to the Blind Bull area about 12 miles from the Lodge This has to be reserved for a reasonably good visibility day because the magnitude of the open terrain is nothing short of awesome You stand back and look at the over-whelming number of ravines and ridge lines wondering where to get started So much country and so little time You will defi-nitely be bone tired and out of gas when you get done covering the Blind Bull area

Leaving Box Y is always a hard thing to do as you mentally retrace the great riding experience of the past three days On the way out it is a beautiful diversion to leave the ldquoA Trailrdquo about 14 miles south of the Lodge and take the ldquoC Trailrdquo that loops back to the trailhead Tim works hard to keep the trail system groomed in good shape so the remoteness of Box Y definitely is not an inconvenience

If you are looking for a unique snowmobile destination coupled with real people hospitality you should really consider taking in the splendor of the winter backcountry surrounding the Box Y Lodge It makes no difference whether you are a novice rider or an extreme boondocker this country has something for every-one Our greater than 15-year friendship with Tim Cindy and Meagan Haberberger can attest to the quality of snowmobile experience you will derive from making the trip You can get infor-mation by going online to wwwboxylodgecom or email them a boxylodgegmailcom Happy sledding

Main Lodge at Box Y Ranch

The Blind Bull area is awesome

BAKED POTATO SUPREMEMUFF POT RECIPEIngredients

1 Baked Potato1 Can ChiliButterShredded CheeseSour CreamCooked Chopped BaconOnionSalt amp PepperReynolds Slow Cooker Bag

Slice baked potato in half and place potato in Reynolds Slow Cooker LinerAdd butter and chili Place in Mu Pott and ride until you smell it cooking and potato is steamy hot Add shredded cheese sour cream bacon onion salt amp pepperEnjoy

9

by Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

The demographics of the western rider have changed dra-matically with the evolution of incredible technology applied to mountain sleds that are on the market today

Additionally the fast-paced lives of our riders have made it difficult to disseminate an important message about avalanche awareness and preparedness

So do we let avalanche fatalities among our riders increase or do we take a new approach to getting the message out The answer is ldquonordquo and ldquoyesrdquo The Utah Avalanche Center is taking on a new project to develop a snowmobiler-specific video that will undoubtedly catch the attention of all (yes we said all) riders that venture into ava-lanche terrain The distribution opportunities are limitless and free

The concept is to create a 10-minute avalanche awareness video spe-cifically for motorized users using lessons learned from the highly successful ldquoKnow Before You Gordquo avalanche awareness program This video will build on the recently adopted ISMA Avalanche Guidelines (International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) and show

bull Why snowmobilers benefit from knowing about avalanches bull What factors cause avalanche danger bull How to tell when its ok to go big and when to dial it back bull How we can avoid avalanches and still have fun bull How to save a life if an avalanche happens

The message is clearly that winter backcountry recreation is fun and exciting and riders can be as safe as they choose to be This video will teach that riding in the backcountry is not a high-risk sport

exposing participants to random danger By understanding even a little about avalanches riders can go out under any conditions have a great time and live to ride another day The video will be attention-grabbing and entertaining What the rider sees will stick in their minds and make them want to learn more about avalanches

The end product will be in video form which can easily be dis-tributed online through existing electronic and social media applications It can go to dealers Avalanche Centers rental shops repair shops clubs State and County agencies Search amp Rescue groups Tourism offices and countless businesses that are sup-ported by snowmobiler dollars The distribution is literally limitless

The Utah Snowmobile Association has committed $5000 of ini-tial seed money to jump-start the project which has an estimated cost of $15000 One grant for $3000 has been approved and another grant for $4000 is still pending If all the stars line up in the right direction this still leaves us $3000 short of realization of a project that has the potential to save lives Any organization or individual that could help offset this shortfall would be greatly appreciated You can contact Curt Kennedy at 801-582-3882 email ccklpkgmailcom or Paul Diegel at 801-450-5729 email paulutahavalanchecenterorg In the meantime look forward to one of the most important avalanche awareness programs to ever hit the snow

LETrsquoS KEEP BACKCOUNTRY SNOWM BILERS ALIVE

10

YOUR CROSS-COUNTRY SNOWMOBILING EXPERIENCEIS SLOWLY SLIPPING AWAYby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

At the end of March 2013 a US Magistrate Judge in Idaho issued a decision in the lawsuit filed by the Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA) against the US Forest Service

(FS) WWA contends the 2005 Travel Management Rule is con-trary to law and that in enacting this rule the FS arbitrarily and capriciously exempted snowmobiles from mandatory travel management planning WWA further contends this exemption was in violation of two Executive Orders and the Administrative Procedure Act WWA wants winter travel planning to occur on all National Forests similar to the designated route process that took place for rubber-tired motorized recreation The Judge sided with WWA and ordered the FS to issue a new travel management rule that includes addressing areas of use and non-use by off-road vehicles inclusive of snowmobiles The Judge dictated a 180-day time frame for issuance of a new rule

The FS has already indicated they will not appeal the Judgersquos Decision Defending interveners (Idaho State Snowmobile Association American Council of Snowmobile Associations BlueRibbon Coalition along with the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) have filed a petition to pursue appeal As of mid-October 2013 there has been no decision made as to whether the interveners will be allowed to pursue a full-blown appeal or whether taking the case to arbitration would be an alter-native The Utah Snowmobile Association has contributed nearly $19000 so far toward legal costs for this critically important issue

The long-term implications of the Judgersquos Decision are enormous for the western snowmobiler Here is a 30000-foot level view of what this ruling really means

1 The Decision improperly portrays there is currently no reg-ulation of over-snow vehicle use Every National Forest has an existing Forest Management Plan which allocates land use based upon motorized and non-motorized recreation uses In fact some forests actually have a specific winter travel plan The truth is snowmobiling is already highly regulated with or without winter travel plans

2 The Decision tosses existing winter travel planning require-ments out the window and mandates that the FS issue a new travel rule within 180 days This is a totally unrealis-tic timeframe since the agency lacks the funding staff and time to accomplish such an overbearing mandate

3 The 2005 Travel Management Rule (which has been invali-dated) made it optional for local Forests to complete winter

travel planning This is because the FS rightfully concluded early in the development of the Rule that impacts from snowmobile use were distinctively different and typically far less than impacts from wheeled off-highway vehicles This conclusion is correct because snowmobile tracks melt away each year and leave no lasting impacts when compared to impacts left by ATVrsquos Jeeps Dune Buggies and other wheeled OHVrsquos This ruling discards the agencyrsquos scientific conclusions and requires it to completely re-start travel planning to include snowmobile use

4 The Judgersquos Decision reinterprets the 1972 and 1978 Nixon and Carter Executive Orders (EOrsquos) regarding OHV access to public lands This new interpretation is far stricter than previous interpretations that have been used for the past 40 years and consequently puts all OHV access (winter and summer) at risk

5 This Ruling effectively allows activists to now bring lawsuits on the basis of EOrsquos This is contrary to well established law that bars private lawsuits to enforce EOrsquos Until this Decision courts have been unanimous that only the White House has the authority to enforce its EOrsquosmdashnot private citizens and not courtsmdashso this action opens the door to countless new legal challenges

6 The FS is not funded or staffed to issue this new Travel Management Rule within 180 days More importantly it is not funded or staffed to complete detailed winter travel planning at the local level on all National Forests across the country in approximately 27 states where over-snow travel could potentially occur This unfunded mandate could therefore potentially eliminate or reduce snowmobile access simply because without funding local travel plans allowing or regulating over-snow travel will not be produced It is the old story ldquoclose itrdquo because we do not have the resources to

ldquomanage itrdquo

7 The riding experience desired by those who snowmobile in the West could easily be lost if winter travel planning man-dates a ldquodesignated routerdquo approach to winter motorized travel management Cross-country snowmobiling as we currently know it would undoubtedly be diminished beyond recognition

The message here is very clear The snowmobile community will once again be required to proactively justify our chosen form of recreation that we have had the privilege to enjoy on public lands If winter travel planning becomes the new normal it will take a monumental grass roots effort from all snowmobilers to make sure our traditional access is preserved This process has the potential to make the 15-year Yellowstone debate look like a stroll through the park Letrsquos all stay informed and engaged as this critically import-ant process unfolds

11

IMPORTANT PRESS RELEASE ON E-15 GASOLINEReprinted from an ISMA Press Release

Our snowmobile community needs to be fully informed about the issues related to fuel that is used to power our snowmobiles The International Snowmobile

Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has been proactive on this issue ever since the introduction of ethanol into gasoline at the fuel pumps In late September 2013 ISMA issued a press release regarding test results on the impact of E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The entire press release is reproduced here to make sure you are completely aware that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a study conducted by Michigan Technological University which was designed to evaluate the effects of E-15 fuel on current and legacy snowmo-bile engines and vehicles Three test scenarios were conducted to evaluate the impact of E-15 including cold-start performance and emissions snowmobile drivability and laboratory exhaust emis-sions over the useful life of the engine Eight engines were tested over a two-year period The vehicles were tested in the laboratory and on the trail in real life driving conditions

The conclusion of the testing by the DOE is that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use Observations made during the study support the US EPArsquos decision to NOT APPROVE E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The testing was conducted since E-15 fuel is being introduced into the marketplace and is viewed by some as an important fuel enabling the United States to achieve the goals of the Reformulated Fuel Standard passed by the US Congress

Ethanol is being produced throughout the United States Ethanol producers use corn switch grass and other related plant prod-ucts in the production of ethanol It is the directive of the present administration that 138 billion gallons of ethanol be produced and distributed in the marketplace The goal is challenging because US gasoline consumption is declining rapidly

Since it appears the E-15 fuel will be made more readily available throughout the United States it is important that owners of snow-mobiles and of other gas-powered products realize that E-15 fuel may adversely impact these various engines

The 69-page study highlights that one of the key issues related to snowmobiles is that exhaust gas temperatures and muffler exit temperature consistently increase with the use of E-15 fuel The increased temperatures range from 15 to 40 percent depending on

the vehicle This rise in temperature occurs because of the leaner air-fuel mixture

Since it has been recommended that E-15 not be approved for snowmobile use by the EPA there is concern in the marketplace that mis-fueling of snowmobiles can occur Recent surveys show that approximately 50 of all Americans fill up their portable gas tank or vehicles that they are towing with the same fuel used to fill their tow vehicle (car or truck) Also approximately 23 of all Americans say that they assume that any gas sold at a gas station is safe for all of their vehiclesmdashincluding snowmobiles generators boats etc Approximately 50 of Americans check the fuel pumps for warning labels when filling up their vehicles

With various fuels entering the marketplace it is more important than ever that customers carefully read any and all labels on gas dispensing pumps and understand the guidance messages placed on those pumps

It should be noted that E-85 fuel has been available in the market-place for many years E-85 is a blend of fuel which is designed to be used in flex-fuel equipped cars and trucks only E-85 is 85 ethanol It should NOT be confused with E-15 which is 15 ethanol E-10 fuel is 10 ethanol and has been available and used throughout the United States for years and is approved for snowmobile use

This is a long-winded reproduction of the ISMA press release but mis-fueling your snowmobile could result in a very costly mistake Pay attention at the pump

SNOWMOBILE COMMUNITY LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT SEASON

Haslett MI October 16 2013 Yes the snowmobile season has already begun in many parts of the world Snowfall has occurred in much of the Western United States and

Canada and Mother Nature is covering mountain ranges around the world with lsquowhite goldrsquo

The initial forecasts are very uplifting for winter enthusiasts and snowmobilers in particular The Farmerrsquos Almanac and others have forecasted a cold snowy winter for 2013-2014

In addition to the early snowfall and forecasts snowmobilers have fond memories of an elongated season ending in April (and May) in 2013 Heavy snowfall throughout the early spring in much of North America and Northern Europe presented snowmobilers with excellent riding conditions and winter fun late into the spring The enthusiasm from April and May has carried into the Autumn of 2013

12

Snowmobile Associations Clubs and promoters are reporting excellent attendance and high energy levels at the Fall Snow Shows In many cases the shows are reporting record crowds and eager shoppers Snowmobile Dealers are reporting good traffic volumes and initial reports are upbeat

In addition to the increased action at shows the snowmobile com-munity is preparing the trails and riding areas for the upcoming season Snowmobile Club activity is building as the weather cools and temperatures head down the thermometer Signs are being updated and trails and parking areas are being brushed cleared and marked

The snowmobile community generates over $30 billion dol-lars-worth of economic activity and is an important part of the

economic engine in many rural communities in the Snowbelt

Visitation to the wwwGoSnowmobilingorg web site and the wwwsnowmobileorg web site are increasing and it appears visita-tion will again generate record numbers Last year over 4 million hits were made on the web sites Based on visitation many of those visiting the sites were most interested in snowmobile rental loca-tions and snowmobile destinations

It looks like 2013-2014 will be another good snowmobiling year and we look forward to seeing you on the trails All snowmobilers are encouraged to have their snowmobiles prepared for winter and make sure to check snowmobile trailers tow-vehicles etc to make sure they are in proper working order before heading out for that first ride of the season

BE PREPARED FIRST AID KIT ESSENTIALS by Chris Haller Utah State Parks OHV Program Manager

Before heading out into Utahrsquos backcountry Utah State Parks managers suggest you review and update your survival kit A sur-vival kit can be a necessary piece of equipment that can mean the difference between life and death Listed below is a suggested survival kit but many more items can be included

bull Two dimes edges can be used as a screwdriver bull Pocket mirror used to reflect sunlight and signal your location bull Plastic whistle plastic is better than a metal whistle the cold could hurt your lips bull Matches wrap these in aluminum foil and if not waterproof coat in nail polish bull Short candle provides light and could start a fire bull Razor blade use this like a pocket knife bull Aluminum foil can be used to melt snow and a drinking cup bull Wire 20 can be used to form a handle for foil cup or snowmobile repairs bull Bouillon cube could make soup bull Hard tack candy provides sugar and energy bull Salt helps retain body water and may prevent dehydration bull Bandages for minor injuries bull Safety pins handy fasteners bull Paper clips emergency snowmobile repairs bull Fishing line 25 pound test could act as twine to tie razor blade to a stick bull Sandpaper striking surface for matches

For more snowmobile safety tips maps or information visit ohvutahgov RIDE ON Utah

13

FINAL RULE TO CONTINUE WINTER ACCESS TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKJACKSON HOLE WY - October 24 2013

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the release of a final RuleRegulation for Winter Use of Yellowstone The publishing of the final Rule officially completes the

Winter Use PlanSupplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) process The final Rule assures continued access to Yellowstone in Winter by both snowmobiles and snowcoaches

The creation of a ldquoNew Final Regulationrdquo to implement the Record of Decision (ROD) was published in the Federal Register on October 22 2013

And now for the Good News The Final RuleRegulation for Winter Use shows that our collective comments on the ldquoProposed Rulerdquo which ended June 17 2013 have been heard The Final Rule will provide a framework for more effectively managed access for snowmobiles and snowcoaches in Yellowstone National Park while minimizing impacts on visitors airsound quality and wildlife This final regulation will guide management of winter use in the Park and will implement the preferred alternative from the Final SEIS

Under the final Rule the winter of 20132014 will be a transition year during which the Park will allow motorized over-snow travel

under the same conditions in place for the past four winters Up to 318 commercially guided Best Available Technology (BAT) snowmobiles and up to 78 commercially guided snowcoaches will be allowed daily

Starting in the 20142015 winter season the Park would permit up to 110 ldquotransportation eventsrdquo daily initially defined as one snowcoach or a group of up to 10 snowmobiles averaging seven snowmobiles per group per season Up to 50 transportation events may be groups of snowmobiles

Management by transportation events is an impact-centric approach designed to minimize the impact of oversnow vehicles (OSVs) on air quality soundscapes and wildlife rather than focus-ing solely on the number of vehicles entering the Park

This new practical approach to OSV management by ldquotransporta-tion eventsrdquo will provide greater flexibility for OSV commercial tour operators reward future OSV technological innovations and reduce OSV- caused environmental impacts all while making the park cleaner and quieter than previously authorized

Another important part of the final Rule is that four transportation events per day (one per gate) would be reserved for non-commer-cially guided snowmobile access and Sylvan Pass would continue to be operated in accordance with the Sylvan Pass Working Group Agreement The non-commercially guided access will provide snowmobilers a chance to visit their Park without hiring a com-mercial guide

The final good news is that with the final Rule for Winter Use in place Yellowstone National Park will open its gates for another winter season on December 15th Please make plans to enjoy your National Park this Winter

14

bull ldquoI will volunteer or serve when _______rdquo Unfortunately ldquoWhenrdquo never comes

bull ldquoWe have always done it that wayrdquoOther interesting words that we use

Driver or Hitch Hiker Leader or Leaner Passionate or Passive Participate or Procrastinate Motivated or Maintain Reasons Why Not or Reasons Why

I think that I have procrastinated long enough on getting this article for the Snow Scoop It is just that my passive passion for writing has caused me to be a leaner and I have not maintained my moti-vation I guess that my hitch hiking theory of letting someone else do is on my list of reasons why I have not

Have a great Winter Riding Season

FRANK MAY SKI-DOO amp ATV INCFrank May Ski-Doo amp ATV Inc at 6740 North Hwy 38 Brigham City (Honeyville) was started in 1968 as Frank May Ski-Doo Sales by Frank Sr and Sally May with their boys Frank Jr amp Steve

It started and still is a small family owned and operated Ski-Doo snowmobile business with the addition of Can Am off-road vehicles

They have a full line of parts accessories and clothing and take pride in their service to their BRP customers

The business is now owned and operated by brothers Frank Jr amp Jim with Frankrsquos daughter Sally taking care of customers in the store

They are avid snowmobilers that are active in snowmobile clubs and are recognized as a Platinum BRP dealer

wwwfrankmayskidoocom

15

WHAT DO THE WORDS REALLY MEANBy Ken RossumSnowmobilers are a different sort of recreational group

Their words and actions many times take on different meanings Take the rider that has a hard time sleeping the night before a ride He canrsquot sleep because he is so keyed up about going out on his favorite machine in cold weather His thoughts are if I ride hard today I will be able to sleep good tonight

How many times have you heard a snowmobiler say

bull ldquoIf you donrsquot get stuck you are not riding hard enoughrdquo bull ldquoI just spent $25000 to take 3 pounds off my sledrdquo He is say-ing this as he puts his 8-pound tool kit in and straps 2 gallons of gas to the back of his sled bull ldquoMy sled will beat anything on the mountainrdquo Well on most days when it is running good and not too many people out maybe during the week

Then there are those that you ask to support USA or their local club

bull ldquoI donrsquot like riding in a grouprdquo He is saying that as he and his seven buddies ride off together bull ldquoI canrsquot afford your $2000 membership dues I just spent $600000 on my new turbordquo bull ldquoI canrsquot afford to be a member because I have to fill my sled and truck with gasrdquo This is probably more truth that fiction bull ldquoThey will never close our favorite riding area we have ridden there for yearsrdquo

Then there are those that are club members

bull ldquoI donrsquot want to get involvedrdquo bull ldquoIt should be done this wayrdquo These statements usually come after not getting involved bull ldquoIf you donrsquot do it my way I donrsquot want to playrdquo

ANNOUNCEMENTSThe snow scoop will be featuring a classified ads section If you would like anything to be posted in next monthrsquos issue be sure to email it to utahsnowscoopyahoocom by November 23rd

UPCOMING EVENTS bull November 12 - UAC Fundraiser bull November 13 - USA Board Meeting bull November 20 - GSSA Meeting bull November 25 - December Issue E-Newsletter Content Due bull December 2 - Davis County Snowflakes Club Meeting bull December 7 - Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Clubrsquos

Christmas Party bull December 7 - Davis County Snowflakes Ride

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

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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 wwwsnowutcom

Membership 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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Page 8: Utah Snow Scoop- November 2013

Day three finds us going directly back to the Blind Bull area about 12 miles from the Lodge This has to be reserved for a reasonably good visibility day because the magnitude of the open terrain is nothing short of awesome You stand back and look at the over-whelming number of ravines and ridge lines wondering where to get started So much country and so little time You will defi-nitely be bone tired and out of gas when you get done covering the Blind Bull area

Leaving Box Y is always a hard thing to do as you mentally retrace the great riding experience of the past three days On the way out it is a beautiful diversion to leave the ldquoA Trailrdquo about 14 miles south of the Lodge and take the ldquoC Trailrdquo that loops back to the trailhead Tim works hard to keep the trail system groomed in good shape so the remoteness of Box Y definitely is not an inconvenience

If you are looking for a unique snowmobile destination coupled with real people hospitality you should really consider taking in the splendor of the winter backcountry surrounding the Box Y Lodge It makes no difference whether you are a novice rider or an extreme boondocker this country has something for every-one Our greater than 15-year friendship with Tim Cindy and Meagan Haberberger can attest to the quality of snowmobile experience you will derive from making the trip You can get infor-mation by going online to wwwboxylodgecom or email them a boxylodgegmailcom Happy sledding

Main Lodge at Box Y Ranch

The Blind Bull area is awesome

BAKED POTATO SUPREMEMUFF POT RECIPEIngredients

1 Baked Potato1 Can ChiliButterShredded CheeseSour CreamCooked Chopped BaconOnionSalt amp PepperReynolds Slow Cooker Bag

Slice baked potato in half and place potato in Reynolds Slow Cooker LinerAdd butter and chili Place in Mu Pott and ride until you smell it cooking and potato is steamy hot Add shredded cheese sour cream bacon onion salt amp pepperEnjoy

9

by Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

The demographics of the western rider have changed dra-matically with the evolution of incredible technology applied to mountain sleds that are on the market today

Additionally the fast-paced lives of our riders have made it difficult to disseminate an important message about avalanche awareness and preparedness

So do we let avalanche fatalities among our riders increase or do we take a new approach to getting the message out The answer is ldquonordquo and ldquoyesrdquo The Utah Avalanche Center is taking on a new project to develop a snowmobiler-specific video that will undoubtedly catch the attention of all (yes we said all) riders that venture into ava-lanche terrain The distribution opportunities are limitless and free

The concept is to create a 10-minute avalanche awareness video spe-cifically for motorized users using lessons learned from the highly successful ldquoKnow Before You Gordquo avalanche awareness program This video will build on the recently adopted ISMA Avalanche Guidelines (International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) and show

bull Why snowmobilers benefit from knowing about avalanches bull What factors cause avalanche danger bull How to tell when its ok to go big and when to dial it back bull How we can avoid avalanches and still have fun bull How to save a life if an avalanche happens

The message is clearly that winter backcountry recreation is fun and exciting and riders can be as safe as they choose to be This video will teach that riding in the backcountry is not a high-risk sport

exposing participants to random danger By understanding even a little about avalanches riders can go out under any conditions have a great time and live to ride another day The video will be attention-grabbing and entertaining What the rider sees will stick in their minds and make them want to learn more about avalanches

The end product will be in video form which can easily be dis-tributed online through existing electronic and social media applications It can go to dealers Avalanche Centers rental shops repair shops clubs State and County agencies Search amp Rescue groups Tourism offices and countless businesses that are sup-ported by snowmobiler dollars The distribution is literally limitless

The Utah Snowmobile Association has committed $5000 of ini-tial seed money to jump-start the project which has an estimated cost of $15000 One grant for $3000 has been approved and another grant for $4000 is still pending If all the stars line up in the right direction this still leaves us $3000 short of realization of a project that has the potential to save lives Any organization or individual that could help offset this shortfall would be greatly appreciated You can contact Curt Kennedy at 801-582-3882 email ccklpkgmailcom or Paul Diegel at 801-450-5729 email paulutahavalanchecenterorg In the meantime look forward to one of the most important avalanche awareness programs to ever hit the snow

LETrsquoS KEEP BACKCOUNTRY SNOWM BILERS ALIVE

10

YOUR CROSS-COUNTRY SNOWMOBILING EXPERIENCEIS SLOWLY SLIPPING AWAYby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

At the end of March 2013 a US Magistrate Judge in Idaho issued a decision in the lawsuit filed by the Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA) against the US Forest Service

(FS) WWA contends the 2005 Travel Management Rule is con-trary to law and that in enacting this rule the FS arbitrarily and capriciously exempted snowmobiles from mandatory travel management planning WWA further contends this exemption was in violation of two Executive Orders and the Administrative Procedure Act WWA wants winter travel planning to occur on all National Forests similar to the designated route process that took place for rubber-tired motorized recreation The Judge sided with WWA and ordered the FS to issue a new travel management rule that includes addressing areas of use and non-use by off-road vehicles inclusive of snowmobiles The Judge dictated a 180-day time frame for issuance of a new rule

The FS has already indicated they will not appeal the Judgersquos Decision Defending interveners (Idaho State Snowmobile Association American Council of Snowmobile Associations BlueRibbon Coalition along with the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) have filed a petition to pursue appeal As of mid-October 2013 there has been no decision made as to whether the interveners will be allowed to pursue a full-blown appeal or whether taking the case to arbitration would be an alter-native The Utah Snowmobile Association has contributed nearly $19000 so far toward legal costs for this critically important issue

The long-term implications of the Judgersquos Decision are enormous for the western snowmobiler Here is a 30000-foot level view of what this ruling really means

1 The Decision improperly portrays there is currently no reg-ulation of over-snow vehicle use Every National Forest has an existing Forest Management Plan which allocates land use based upon motorized and non-motorized recreation uses In fact some forests actually have a specific winter travel plan The truth is snowmobiling is already highly regulated with or without winter travel plans

2 The Decision tosses existing winter travel planning require-ments out the window and mandates that the FS issue a new travel rule within 180 days This is a totally unrealis-tic timeframe since the agency lacks the funding staff and time to accomplish such an overbearing mandate

3 The 2005 Travel Management Rule (which has been invali-dated) made it optional for local Forests to complete winter

travel planning This is because the FS rightfully concluded early in the development of the Rule that impacts from snowmobile use were distinctively different and typically far less than impacts from wheeled off-highway vehicles This conclusion is correct because snowmobile tracks melt away each year and leave no lasting impacts when compared to impacts left by ATVrsquos Jeeps Dune Buggies and other wheeled OHVrsquos This ruling discards the agencyrsquos scientific conclusions and requires it to completely re-start travel planning to include snowmobile use

4 The Judgersquos Decision reinterprets the 1972 and 1978 Nixon and Carter Executive Orders (EOrsquos) regarding OHV access to public lands This new interpretation is far stricter than previous interpretations that have been used for the past 40 years and consequently puts all OHV access (winter and summer) at risk

5 This Ruling effectively allows activists to now bring lawsuits on the basis of EOrsquos This is contrary to well established law that bars private lawsuits to enforce EOrsquos Until this Decision courts have been unanimous that only the White House has the authority to enforce its EOrsquosmdashnot private citizens and not courtsmdashso this action opens the door to countless new legal challenges

6 The FS is not funded or staffed to issue this new Travel Management Rule within 180 days More importantly it is not funded or staffed to complete detailed winter travel planning at the local level on all National Forests across the country in approximately 27 states where over-snow travel could potentially occur This unfunded mandate could therefore potentially eliminate or reduce snowmobile access simply because without funding local travel plans allowing or regulating over-snow travel will not be produced It is the old story ldquoclose itrdquo because we do not have the resources to

ldquomanage itrdquo

7 The riding experience desired by those who snowmobile in the West could easily be lost if winter travel planning man-dates a ldquodesignated routerdquo approach to winter motorized travel management Cross-country snowmobiling as we currently know it would undoubtedly be diminished beyond recognition

The message here is very clear The snowmobile community will once again be required to proactively justify our chosen form of recreation that we have had the privilege to enjoy on public lands If winter travel planning becomes the new normal it will take a monumental grass roots effort from all snowmobilers to make sure our traditional access is preserved This process has the potential to make the 15-year Yellowstone debate look like a stroll through the park Letrsquos all stay informed and engaged as this critically import-ant process unfolds

11

IMPORTANT PRESS RELEASE ON E-15 GASOLINEReprinted from an ISMA Press Release

Our snowmobile community needs to be fully informed about the issues related to fuel that is used to power our snowmobiles The International Snowmobile

Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has been proactive on this issue ever since the introduction of ethanol into gasoline at the fuel pumps In late September 2013 ISMA issued a press release regarding test results on the impact of E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The entire press release is reproduced here to make sure you are completely aware that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a study conducted by Michigan Technological University which was designed to evaluate the effects of E-15 fuel on current and legacy snowmo-bile engines and vehicles Three test scenarios were conducted to evaluate the impact of E-15 including cold-start performance and emissions snowmobile drivability and laboratory exhaust emis-sions over the useful life of the engine Eight engines were tested over a two-year period The vehicles were tested in the laboratory and on the trail in real life driving conditions

The conclusion of the testing by the DOE is that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use Observations made during the study support the US EPArsquos decision to NOT APPROVE E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The testing was conducted since E-15 fuel is being introduced into the marketplace and is viewed by some as an important fuel enabling the United States to achieve the goals of the Reformulated Fuel Standard passed by the US Congress

Ethanol is being produced throughout the United States Ethanol producers use corn switch grass and other related plant prod-ucts in the production of ethanol It is the directive of the present administration that 138 billion gallons of ethanol be produced and distributed in the marketplace The goal is challenging because US gasoline consumption is declining rapidly

Since it appears the E-15 fuel will be made more readily available throughout the United States it is important that owners of snow-mobiles and of other gas-powered products realize that E-15 fuel may adversely impact these various engines

The 69-page study highlights that one of the key issues related to snowmobiles is that exhaust gas temperatures and muffler exit temperature consistently increase with the use of E-15 fuel The increased temperatures range from 15 to 40 percent depending on

the vehicle This rise in temperature occurs because of the leaner air-fuel mixture

Since it has been recommended that E-15 not be approved for snowmobile use by the EPA there is concern in the marketplace that mis-fueling of snowmobiles can occur Recent surveys show that approximately 50 of all Americans fill up their portable gas tank or vehicles that they are towing with the same fuel used to fill their tow vehicle (car or truck) Also approximately 23 of all Americans say that they assume that any gas sold at a gas station is safe for all of their vehiclesmdashincluding snowmobiles generators boats etc Approximately 50 of Americans check the fuel pumps for warning labels when filling up their vehicles

With various fuels entering the marketplace it is more important than ever that customers carefully read any and all labels on gas dispensing pumps and understand the guidance messages placed on those pumps

It should be noted that E-85 fuel has been available in the market-place for many years E-85 is a blend of fuel which is designed to be used in flex-fuel equipped cars and trucks only E-85 is 85 ethanol It should NOT be confused with E-15 which is 15 ethanol E-10 fuel is 10 ethanol and has been available and used throughout the United States for years and is approved for snowmobile use

This is a long-winded reproduction of the ISMA press release but mis-fueling your snowmobile could result in a very costly mistake Pay attention at the pump

SNOWMOBILE COMMUNITY LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT SEASON

Haslett MI October 16 2013 Yes the snowmobile season has already begun in many parts of the world Snowfall has occurred in much of the Western United States and

Canada and Mother Nature is covering mountain ranges around the world with lsquowhite goldrsquo

The initial forecasts are very uplifting for winter enthusiasts and snowmobilers in particular The Farmerrsquos Almanac and others have forecasted a cold snowy winter for 2013-2014

In addition to the early snowfall and forecasts snowmobilers have fond memories of an elongated season ending in April (and May) in 2013 Heavy snowfall throughout the early spring in much of North America and Northern Europe presented snowmobilers with excellent riding conditions and winter fun late into the spring The enthusiasm from April and May has carried into the Autumn of 2013

12

Snowmobile Associations Clubs and promoters are reporting excellent attendance and high energy levels at the Fall Snow Shows In many cases the shows are reporting record crowds and eager shoppers Snowmobile Dealers are reporting good traffic volumes and initial reports are upbeat

In addition to the increased action at shows the snowmobile com-munity is preparing the trails and riding areas for the upcoming season Snowmobile Club activity is building as the weather cools and temperatures head down the thermometer Signs are being updated and trails and parking areas are being brushed cleared and marked

The snowmobile community generates over $30 billion dol-lars-worth of economic activity and is an important part of the

economic engine in many rural communities in the Snowbelt

Visitation to the wwwGoSnowmobilingorg web site and the wwwsnowmobileorg web site are increasing and it appears visita-tion will again generate record numbers Last year over 4 million hits were made on the web sites Based on visitation many of those visiting the sites were most interested in snowmobile rental loca-tions and snowmobile destinations

It looks like 2013-2014 will be another good snowmobiling year and we look forward to seeing you on the trails All snowmobilers are encouraged to have their snowmobiles prepared for winter and make sure to check snowmobile trailers tow-vehicles etc to make sure they are in proper working order before heading out for that first ride of the season

BE PREPARED FIRST AID KIT ESSENTIALS by Chris Haller Utah State Parks OHV Program Manager

Before heading out into Utahrsquos backcountry Utah State Parks managers suggest you review and update your survival kit A sur-vival kit can be a necessary piece of equipment that can mean the difference between life and death Listed below is a suggested survival kit but many more items can be included

bull Two dimes edges can be used as a screwdriver bull Pocket mirror used to reflect sunlight and signal your location bull Plastic whistle plastic is better than a metal whistle the cold could hurt your lips bull Matches wrap these in aluminum foil and if not waterproof coat in nail polish bull Short candle provides light and could start a fire bull Razor blade use this like a pocket knife bull Aluminum foil can be used to melt snow and a drinking cup bull Wire 20 can be used to form a handle for foil cup or snowmobile repairs bull Bouillon cube could make soup bull Hard tack candy provides sugar and energy bull Salt helps retain body water and may prevent dehydration bull Bandages for minor injuries bull Safety pins handy fasteners bull Paper clips emergency snowmobile repairs bull Fishing line 25 pound test could act as twine to tie razor blade to a stick bull Sandpaper striking surface for matches

For more snowmobile safety tips maps or information visit ohvutahgov RIDE ON Utah

13

FINAL RULE TO CONTINUE WINTER ACCESS TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKJACKSON HOLE WY - October 24 2013

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the release of a final RuleRegulation for Winter Use of Yellowstone The publishing of the final Rule officially completes the

Winter Use PlanSupplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) process The final Rule assures continued access to Yellowstone in Winter by both snowmobiles and snowcoaches

The creation of a ldquoNew Final Regulationrdquo to implement the Record of Decision (ROD) was published in the Federal Register on October 22 2013

And now for the Good News The Final RuleRegulation for Winter Use shows that our collective comments on the ldquoProposed Rulerdquo which ended June 17 2013 have been heard The Final Rule will provide a framework for more effectively managed access for snowmobiles and snowcoaches in Yellowstone National Park while minimizing impacts on visitors airsound quality and wildlife This final regulation will guide management of winter use in the Park and will implement the preferred alternative from the Final SEIS

Under the final Rule the winter of 20132014 will be a transition year during which the Park will allow motorized over-snow travel

under the same conditions in place for the past four winters Up to 318 commercially guided Best Available Technology (BAT) snowmobiles and up to 78 commercially guided snowcoaches will be allowed daily

Starting in the 20142015 winter season the Park would permit up to 110 ldquotransportation eventsrdquo daily initially defined as one snowcoach or a group of up to 10 snowmobiles averaging seven snowmobiles per group per season Up to 50 transportation events may be groups of snowmobiles

Management by transportation events is an impact-centric approach designed to minimize the impact of oversnow vehicles (OSVs) on air quality soundscapes and wildlife rather than focus-ing solely on the number of vehicles entering the Park

This new practical approach to OSV management by ldquotransporta-tion eventsrdquo will provide greater flexibility for OSV commercial tour operators reward future OSV technological innovations and reduce OSV- caused environmental impacts all while making the park cleaner and quieter than previously authorized

Another important part of the final Rule is that four transportation events per day (one per gate) would be reserved for non-commer-cially guided snowmobile access and Sylvan Pass would continue to be operated in accordance with the Sylvan Pass Working Group Agreement The non-commercially guided access will provide snowmobilers a chance to visit their Park without hiring a com-mercial guide

The final good news is that with the final Rule for Winter Use in place Yellowstone National Park will open its gates for another winter season on December 15th Please make plans to enjoy your National Park this Winter

14

bull ldquoI will volunteer or serve when _______rdquo Unfortunately ldquoWhenrdquo never comes

bull ldquoWe have always done it that wayrdquoOther interesting words that we use

Driver or Hitch Hiker Leader or Leaner Passionate or Passive Participate or Procrastinate Motivated or Maintain Reasons Why Not or Reasons Why

I think that I have procrastinated long enough on getting this article for the Snow Scoop It is just that my passive passion for writing has caused me to be a leaner and I have not maintained my moti-vation I guess that my hitch hiking theory of letting someone else do is on my list of reasons why I have not

Have a great Winter Riding Season

FRANK MAY SKI-DOO amp ATV INCFrank May Ski-Doo amp ATV Inc at 6740 North Hwy 38 Brigham City (Honeyville) was started in 1968 as Frank May Ski-Doo Sales by Frank Sr and Sally May with their boys Frank Jr amp Steve

It started and still is a small family owned and operated Ski-Doo snowmobile business with the addition of Can Am off-road vehicles

They have a full line of parts accessories and clothing and take pride in their service to their BRP customers

The business is now owned and operated by brothers Frank Jr amp Jim with Frankrsquos daughter Sally taking care of customers in the store

They are avid snowmobilers that are active in snowmobile clubs and are recognized as a Platinum BRP dealer

wwwfrankmayskidoocom

15

WHAT DO THE WORDS REALLY MEANBy Ken RossumSnowmobilers are a different sort of recreational group

Their words and actions many times take on different meanings Take the rider that has a hard time sleeping the night before a ride He canrsquot sleep because he is so keyed up about going out on his favorite machine in cold weather His thoughts are if I ride hard today I will be able to sleep good tonight

How many times have you heard a snowmobiler say

bull ldquoIf you donrsquot get stuck you are not riding hard enoughrdquo bull ldquoI just spent $25000 to take 3 pounds off my sledrdquo He is say-ing this as he puts his 8-pound tool kit in and straps 2 gallons of gas to the back of his sled bull ldquoMy sled will beat anything on the mountainrdquo Well on most days when it is running good and not too many people out maybe during the week

Then there are those that you ask to support USA or their local club

bull ldquoI donrsquot like riding in a grouprdquo He is saying that as he and his seven buddies ride off together bull ldquoI canrsquot afford your $2000 membership dues I just spent $600000 on my new turbordquo bull ldquoI canrsquot afford to be a member because I have to fill my sled and truck with gasrdquo This is probably more truth that fiction bull ldquoThey will never close our favorite riding area we have ridden there for yearsrdquo

Then there are those that are club members

bull ldquoI donrsquot want to get involvedrdquo bull ldquoIt should be done this wayrdquo These statements usually come after not getting involved bull ldquoIf you donrsquot do it my way I donrsquot want to playrdquo

ANNOUNCEMENTSThe snow scoop will be featuring a classified ads section If you would like anything to be posted in next monthrsquos issue be sure to email it to utahsnowscoopyahoocom by November 23rd

UPCOMING EVENTS bull November 12 - UAC Fundraiser bull November 13 - USA Board Meeting bull November 20 - GSSA Meeting bull November 25 - December Issue E-Newsletter Content Due bull December 2 - Davis County Snowflakes Club Meeting bull December 7 - Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Clubrsquos

Christmas Party bull December 7 - Davis County Snowflakes Ride

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 ASSOCIATIONUtah 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 wwwsnowutcom

Membership 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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Page 9: Utah Snow Scoop- November 2013

by Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

The demographics of the western rider have changed dra-matically with the evolution of incredible technology applied to mountain sleds that are on the market today

Additionally the fast-paced lives of our riders have made it difficult to disseminate an important message about avalanche awareness and preparedness

So do we let avalanche fatalities among our riders increase or do we take a new approach to getting the message out The answer is ldquonordquo and ldquoyesrdquo The Utah Avalanche Center is taking on a new project to develop a snowmobiler-specific video that will undoubtedly catch the attention of all (yes we said all) riders that venture into ava-lanche terrain The distribution opportunities are limitless and free

The concept is to create a 10-minute avalanche awareness video spe-cifically for motorized users using lessons learned from the highly successful ldquoKnow Before You Gordquo avalanche awareness program This video will build on the recently adopted ISMA Avalanche Guidelines (International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) and show

bull Why snowmobilers benefit from knowing about avalanches bull What factors cause avalanche danger bull How to tell when its ok to go big and when to dial it back bull How we can avoid avalanches and still have fun bull How to save a life if an avalanche happens

The message is clearly that winter backcountry recreation is fun and exciting and riders can be as safe as they choose to be This video will teach that riding in the backcountry is not a high-risk sport

exposing participants to random danger By understanding even a little about avalanches riders can go out under any conditions have a great time and live to ride another day The video will be attention-grabbing and entertaining What the rider sees will stick in their minds and make them want to learn more about avalanches

The end product will be in video form which can easily be dis-tributed online through existing electronic and social media applications It can go to dealers Avalanche Centers rental shops repair shops clubs State and County agencies Search amp Rescue groups Tourism offices and countless businesses that are sup-ported by snowmobiler dollars The distribution is literally limitless

The Utah Snowmobile Association has committed $5000 of ini-tial seed money to jump-start the project which has an estimated cost of $15000 One grant for $3000 has been approved and another grant for $4000 is still pending If all the stars line up in the right direction this still leaves us $3000 short of realization of a project that has the potential to save lives Any organization or individual that could help offset this shortfall would be greatly appreciated You can contact Curt Kennedy at 801-582-3882 email ccklpkgmailcom or Paul Diegel at 801-450-5729 email paulutahavalanchecenterorg In the meantime look forward to one of the most important avalanche awareness programs to ever hit the snow

LETrsquoS KEEP BACKCOUNTRY SNOWM BILERS ALIVE

10

YOUR CROSS-COUNTRY SNOWMOBILING EXPERIENCEIS SLOWLY SLIPPING AWAYby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

At the end of March 2013 a US Magistrate Judge in Idaho issued a decision in the lawsuit filed by the Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA) against the US Forest Service

(FS) WWA contends the 2005 Travel Management Rule is con-trary to law and that in enacting this rule the FS arbitrarily and capriciously exempted snowmobiles from mandatory travel management planning WWA further contends this exemption was in violation of two Executive Orders and the Administrative Procedure Act WWA wants winter travel planning to occur on all National Forests similar to the designated route process that took place for rubber-tired motorized recreation The Judge sided with WWA and ordered the FS to issue a new travel management rule that includes addressing areas of use and non-use by off-road vehicles inclusive of snowmobiles The Judge dictated a 180-day time frame for issuance of a new rule

The FS has already indicated they will not appeal the Judgersquos Decision Defending interveners (Idaho State Snowmobile Association American Council of Snowmobile Associations BlueRibbon Coalition along with the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) have filed a petition to pursue appeal As of mid-October 2013 there has been no decision made as to whether the interveners will be allowed to pursue a full-blown appeal or whether taking the case to arbitration would be an alter-native The Utah Snowmobile Association has contributed nearly $19000 so far toward legal costs for this critically important issue

The long-term implications of the Judgersquos Decision are enormous for the western snowmobiler Here is a 30000-foot level view of what this ruling really means

1 The Decision improperly portrays there is currently no reg-ulation of over-snow vehicle use Every National Forest has an existing Forest Management Plan which allocates land use based upon motorized and non-motorized recreation uses In fact some forests actually have a specific winter travel plan The truth is snowmobiling is already highly regulated with or without winter travel plans

2 The Decision tosses existing winter travel planning require-ments out the window and mandates that the FS issue a new travel rule within 180 days This is a totally unrealis-tic timeframe since the agency lacks the funding staff and time to accomplish such an overbearing mandate

3 The 2005 Travel Management Rule (which has been invali-dated) made it optional for local Forests to complete winter

travel planning This is because the FS rightfully concluded early in the development of the Rule that impacts from snowmobile use were distinctively different and typically far less than impacts from wheeled off-highway vehicles This conclusion is correct because snowmobile tracks melt away each year and leave no lasting impacts when compared to impacts left by ATVrsquos Jeeps Dune Buggies and other wheeled OHVrsquos This ruling discards the agencyrsquos scientific conclusions and requires it to completely re-start travel planning to include snowmobile use

4 The Judgersquos Decision reinterprets the 1972 and 1978 Nixon and Carter Executive Orders (EOrsquos) regarding OHV access to public lands This new interpretation is far stricter than previous interpretations that have been used for the past 40 years and consequently puts all OHV access (winter and summer) at risk

5 This Ruling effectively allows activists to now bring lawsuits on the basis of EOrsquos This is contrary to well established law that bars private lawsuits to enforce EOrsquos Until this Decision courts have been unanimous that only the White House has the authority to enforce its EOrsquosmdashnot private citizens and not courtsmdashso this action opens the door to countless new legal challenges

6 The FS is not funded or staffed to issue this new Travel Management Rule within 180 days More importantly it is not funded or staffed to complete detailed winter travel planning at the local level on all National Forests across the country in approximately 27 states where over-snow travel could potentially occur This unfunded mandate could therefore potentially eliminate or reduce snowmobile access simply because without funding local travel plans allowing or regulating over-snow travel will not be produced It is the old story ldquoclose itrdquo because we do not have the resources to

ldquomanage itrdquo

7 The riding experience desired by those who snowmobile in the West could easily be lost if winter travel planning man-dates a ldquodesignated routerdquo approach to winter motorized travel management Cross-country snowmobiling as we currently know it would undoubtedly be diminished beyond recognition

The message here is very clear The snowmobile community will once again be required to proactively justify our chosen form of recreation that we have had the privilege to enjoy on public lands If winter travel planning becomes the new normal it will take a monumental grass roots effort from all snowmobilers to make sure our traditional access is preserved This process has the potential to make the 15-year Yellowstone debate look like a stroll through the park Letrsquos all stay informed and engaged as this critically import-ant process unfolds

11

IMPORTANT PRESS RELEASE ON E-15 GASOLINEReprinted from an ISMA Press Release

Our snowmobile community needs to be fully informed about the issues related to fuel that is used to power our snowmobiles The International Snowmobile

Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has been proactive on this issue ever since the introduction of ethanol into gasoline at the fuel pumps In late September 2013 ISMA issued a press release regarding test results on the impact of E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The entire press release is reproduced here to make sure you are completely aware that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a study conducted by Michigan Technological University which was designed to evaluate the effects of E-15 fuel on current and legacy snowmo-bile engines and vehicles Three test scenarios were conducted to evaluate the impact of E-15 including cold-start performance and emissions snowmobile drivability and laboratory exhaust emis-sions over the useful life of the engine Eight engines were tested over a two-year period The vehicles were tested in the laboratory and on the trail in real life driving conditions

The conclusion of the testing by the DOE is that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use Observations made during the study support the US EPArsquos decision to NOT APPROVE E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The testing was conducted since E-15 fuel is being introduced into the marketplace and is viewed by some as an important fuel enabling the United States to achieve the goals of the Reformulated Fuel Standard passed by the US Congress

Ethanol is being produced throughout the United States Ethanol producers use corn switch grass and other related plant prod-ucts in the production of ethanol It is the directive of the present administration that 138 billion gallons of ethanol be produced and distributed in the marketplace The goal is challenging because US gasoline consumption is declining rapidly

Since it appears the E-15 fuel will be made more readily available throughout the United States it is important that owners of snow-mobiles and of other gas-powered products realize that E-15 fuel may adversely impact these various engines

The 69-page study highlights that one of the key issues related to snowmobiles is that exhaust gas temperatures and muffler exit temperature consistently increase with the use of E-15 fuel The increased temperatures range from 15 to 40 percent depending on

the vehicle This rise in temperature occurs because of the leaner air-fuel mixture

Since it has been recommended that E-15 not be approved for snowmobile use by the EPA there is concern in the marketplace that mis-fueling of snowmobiles can occur Recent surveys show that approximately 50 of all Americans fill up their portable gas tank or vehicles that they are towing with the same fuel used to fill their tow vehicle (car or truck) Also approximately 23 of all Americans say that they assume that any gas sold at a gas station is safe for all of their vehiclesmdashincluding snowmobiles generators boats etc Approximately 50 of Americans check the fuel pumps for warning labels when filling up their vehicles

With various fuels entering the marketplace it is more important than ever that customers carefully read any and all labels on gas dispensing pumps and understand the guidance messages placed on those pumps

It should be noted that E-85 fuel has been available in the market-place for many years E-85 is a blend of fuel which is designed to be used in flex-fuel equipped cars and trucks only E-85 is 85 ethanol It should NOT be confused with E-15 which is 15 ethanol E-10 fuel is 10 ethanol and has been available and used throughout the United States for years and is approved for snowmobile use

This is a long-winded reproduction of the ISMA press release but mis-fueling your snowmobile could result in a very costly mistake Pay attention at the pump

SNOWMOBILE COMMUNITY LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT SEASON

Haslett MI October 16 2013 Yes the snowmobile season has already begun in many parts of the world Snowfall has occurred in much of the Western United States and

Canada and Mother Nature is covering mountain ranges around the world with lsquowhite goldrsquo

The initial forecasts are very uplifting for winter enthusiasts and snowmobilers in particular The Farmerrsquos Almanac and others have forecasted a cold snowy winter for 2013-2014

In addition to the early snowfall and forecasts snowmobilers have fond memories of an elongated season ending in April (and May) in 2013 Heavy snowfall throughout the early spring in much of North America and Northern Europe presented snowmobilers with excellent riding conditions and winter fun late into the spring The enthusiasm from April and May has carried into the Autumn of 2013

12

Snowmobile Associations Clubs and promoters are reporting excellent attendance and high energy levels at the Fall Snow Shows In many cases the shows are reporting record crowds and eager shoppers Snowmobile Dealers are reporting good traffic volumes and initial reports are upbeat

In addition to the increased action at shows the snowmobile com-munity is preparing the trails and riding areas for the upcoming season Snowmobile Club activity is building as the weather cools and temperatures head down the thermometer Signs are being updated and trails and parking areas are being brushed cleared and marked

The snowmobile community generates over $30 billion dol-lars-worth of economic activity and is an important part of the

economic engine in many rural communities in the Snowbelt

Visitation to the wwwGoSnowmobilingorg web site and the wwwsnowmobileorg web site are increasing and it appears visita-tion will again generate record numbers Last year over 4 million hits were made on the web sites Based on visitation many of those visiting the sites were most interested in snowmobile rental loca-tions and snowmobile destinations

It looks like 2013-2014 will be another good snowmobiling year and we look forward to seeing you on the trails All snowmobilers are encouraged to have their snowmobiles prepared for winter and make sure to check snowmobile trailers tow-vehicles etc to make sure they are in proper working order before heading out for that first ride of the season

BE PREPARED FIRST AID KIT ESSENTIALS by Chris Haller Utah State Parks OHV Program Manager

Before heading out into Utahrsquos backcountry Utah State Parks managers suggest you review and update your survival kit A sur-vival kit can be a necessary piece of equipment that can mean the difference between life and death Listed below is a suggested survival kit but many more items can be included

bull Two dimes edges can be used as a screwdriver bull Pocket mirror used to reflect sunlight and signal your location bull Plastic whistle plastic is better than a metal whistle the cold could hurt your lips bull Matches wrap these in aluminum foil and if not waterproof coat in nail polish bull Short candle provides light and could start a fire bull Razor blade use this like a pocket knife bull Aluminum foil can be used to melt snow and a drinking cup bull Wire 20 can be used to form a handle for foil cup or snowmobile repairs bull Bouillon cube could make soup bull Hard tack candy provides sugar and energy bull Salt helps retain body water and may prevent dehydration bull Bandages for minor injuries bull Safety pins handy fasteners bull Paper clips emergency snowmobile repairs bull Fishing line 25 pound test could act as twine to tie razor blade to a stick bull Sandpaper striking surface for matches

For more snowmobile safety tips maps or information visit ohvutahgov RIDE ON Utah

13

FINAL RULE TO CONTINUE WINTER ACCESS TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKJACKSON HOLE WY - October 24 2013

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the release of a final RuleRegulation for Winter Use of Yellowstone The publishing of the final Rule officially completes the

Winter Use PlanSupplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) process The final Rule assures continued access to Yellowstone in Winter by both snowmobiles and snowcoaches

The creation of a ldquoNew Final Regulationrdquo to implement the Record of Decision (ROD) was published in the Federal Register on October 22 2013

And now for the Good News The Final RuleRegulation for Winter Use shows that our collective comments on the ldquoProposed Rulerdquo which ended June 17 2013 have been heard The Final Rule will provide a framework for more effectively managed access for snowmobiles and snowcoaches in Yellowstone National Park while minimizing impacts on visitors airsound quality and wildlife This final regulation will guide management of winter use in the Park and will implement the preferred alternative from the Final SEIS

Under the final Rule the winter of 20132014 will be a transition year during which the Park will allow motorized over-snow travel

under the same conditions in place for the past four winters Up to 318 commercially guided Best Available Technology (BAT) snowmobiles and up to 78 commercially guided snowcoaches will be allowed daily

Starting in the 20142015 winter season the Park would permit up to 110 ldquotransportation eventsrdquo daily initially defined as one snowcoach or a group of up to 10 snowmobiles averaging seven snowmobiles per group per season Up to 50 transportation events may be groups of snowmobiles

Management by transportation events is an impact-centric approach designed to minimize the impact of oversnow vehicles (OSVs) on air quality soundscapes and wildlife rather than focus-ing solely on the number of vehicles entering the Park

This new practical approach to OSV management by ldquotransporta-tion eventsrdquo will provide greater flexibility for OSV commercial tour operators reward future OSV technological innovations and reduce OSV- caused environmental impacts all while making the park cleaner and quieter than previously authorized

Another important part of the final Rule is that four transportation events per day (one per gate) would be reserved for non-commer-cially guided snowmobile access and Sylvan Pass would continue to be operated in accordance with the Sylvan Pass Working Group Agreement The non-commercially guided access will provide snowmobilers a chance to visit their Park without hiring a com-mercial guide

The final good news is that with the final Rule for Winter Use in place Yellowstone National Park will open its gates for another winter season on December 15th Please make plans to enjoy your National Park this Winter

14

bull ldquoI will volunteer or serve when _______rdquo Unfortunately ldquoWhenrdquo never comes

bull ldquoWe have always done it that wayrdquoOther interesting words that we use

Driver or Hitch Hiker Leader or Leaner Passionate or Passive Participate or Procrastinate Motivated or Maintain Reasons Why Not or Reasons Why

I think that I have procrastinated long enough on getting this article for the Snow Scoop It is just that my passive passion for writing has caused me to be a leaner and I have not maintained my moti-vation I guess that my hitch hiking theory of letting someone else do is on my list of reasons why I have not

Have a great Winter Riding Season

FRANK MAY SKI-DOO amp ATV INCFrank May Ski-Doo amp ATV Inc at 6740 North Hwy 38 Brigham City (Honeyville) was started in 1968 as Frank May Ski-Doo Sales by Frank Sr and Sally May with their boys Frank Jr amp Steve

It started and still is a small family owned and operated Ski-Doo snowmobile business with the addition of Can Am off-road vehicles

They have a full line of parts accessories and clothing and take pride in their service to their BRP customers

The business is now owned and operated by brothers Frank Jr amp Jim with Frankrsquos daughter Sally taking care of customers in the store

They are avid snowmobilers that are active in snowmobile clubs and are recognized as a Platinum BRP dealer

wwwfrankmayskidoocom

15

WHAT DO THE WORDS REALLY MEANBy Ken RossumSnowmobilers are a different sort of recreational group

Their words and actions many times take on different meanings Take the rider that has a hard time sleeping the night before a ride He canrsquot sleep because he is so keyed up about going out on his favorite machine in cold weather His thoughts are if I ride hard today I will be able to sleep good tonight

How many times have you heard a snowmobiler say

bull ldquoIf you donrsquot get stuck you are not riding hard enoughrdquo bull ldquoI just spent $25000 to take 3 pounds off my sledrdquo He is say-ing this as he puts his 8-pound tool kit in and straps 2 gallons of gas to the back of his sled bull ldquoMy sled will beat anything on the mountainrdquo Well on most days when it is running good and not too many people out maybe during the week

Then there are those that you ask to support USA or their local club

bull ldquoI donrsquot like riding in a grouprdquo He is saying that as he and his seven buddies ride off together bull ldquoI canrsquot afford your $2000 membership dues I just spent $600000 on my new turbordquo bull ldquoI canrsquot afford to be a member because I have to fill my sled and truck with gasrdquo This is probably more truth that fiction bull ldquoThey will never close our favorite riding area we have ridden there for yearsrdquo

Then there are those that are club members

bull ldquoI donrsquot want to get involvedrdquo bull ldquoIt should be done this wayrdquo These statements usually come after not getting involved bull ldquoIf you donrsquot do it my way I donrsquot want to playrdquo

ANNOUNCEMENTSThe snow scoop will be featuring a classified ads section If you would like anything to be posted in next monthrsquos issue be sure to email it to utahsnowscoopyahoocom by November 23rd

UPCOMING EVENTS bull November 12 - UAC Fundraiser bull November 13 - USA Board Meeting bull November 20 - GSSA Meeting bull November 25 - December Issue E-Newsletter Content Due bull December 2 - Davis County Snowflakes Club Meeting bull December 7 - Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Clubrsquos

Christmas Party bull December 7 - Davis County Snowflakes Ride

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 ASSOCIATIONUtah 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 wwwsnowutcom

Membership 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

BERS

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Page 10: Utah Snow Scoop- November 2013

YOUR CROSS-COUNTRY SNOWMOBILING EXPERIENCEIS SLOWLY SLIPPING AWAYby Curt Kennedy USA Director ndash Public Lands

At the end of March 2013 a US Magistrate Judge in Idaho issued a decision in the lawsuit filed by the Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA) against the US Forest Service

(FS) WWA contends the 2005 Travel Management Rule is con-trary to law and that in enacting this rule the FS arbitrarily and capriciously exempted snowmobiles from mandatory travel management planning WWA further contends this exemption was in violation of two Executive Orders and the Administrative Procedure Act WWA wants winter travel planning to occur on all National Forests similar to the designated route process that took place for rubber-tired motorized recreation The Judge sided with WWA and ordered the FS to issue a new travel management rule that includes addressing areas of use and non-use by off-road vehicles inclusive of snowmobiles The Judge dictated a 180-day time frame for issuance of a new rule

The FS has already indicated they will not appeal the Judgersquos Decision Defending interveners (Idaho State Snowmobile Association American Council of Snowmobile Associations BlueRibbon Coalition along with the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association) have filed a petition to pursue appeal As of mid-October 2013 there has been no decision made as to whether the interveners will be allowed to pursue a full-blown appeal or whether taking the case to arbitration would be an alter-native The Utah Snowmobile Association has contributed nearly $19000 so far toward legal costs for this critically important issue

The long-term implications of the Judgersquos Decision are enormous for the western snowmobiler Here is a 30000-foot level view of what this ruling really means

1 The Decision improperly portrays there is currently no reg-ulation of over-snow vehicle use Every National Forest has an existing Forest Management Plan which allocates land use based upon motorized and non-motorized recreation uses In fact some forests actually have a specific winter travel plan The truth is snowmobiling is already highly regulated with or without winter travel plans

2 The Decision tosses existing winter travel planning require-ments out the window and mandates that the FS issue a new travel rule within 180 days This is a totally unrealis-tic timeframe since the agency lacks the funding staff and time to accomplish such an overbearing mandate

3 The 2005 Travel Management Rule (which has been invali-dated) made it optional for local Forests to complete winter

travel planning This is because the FS rightfully concluded early in the development of the Rule that impacts from snowmobile use were distinctively different and typically far less than impacts from wheeled off-highway vehicles This conclusion is correct because snowmobile tracks melt away each year and leave no lasting impacts when compared to impacts left by ATVrsquos Jeeps Dune Buggies and other wheeled OHVrsquos This ruling discards the agencyrsquos scientific conclusions and requires it to completely re-start travel planning to include snowmobile use

4 The Judgersquos Decision reinterprets the 1972 and 1978 Nixon and Carter Executive Orders (EOrsquos) regarding OHV access to public lands This new interpretation is far stricter than previous interpretations that have been used for the past 40 years and consequently puts all OHV access (winter and summer) at risk

5 This Ruling effectively allows activists to now bring lawsuits on the basis of EOrsquos This is contrary to well established law that bars private lawsuits to enforce EOrsquos Until this Decision courts have been unanimous that only the White House has the authority to enforce its EOrsquosmdashnot private citizens and not courtsmdashso this action opens the door to countless new legal challenges

6 The FS is not funded or staffed to issue this new Travel Management Rule within 180 days More importantly it is not funded or staffed to complete detailed winter travel planning at the local level on all National Forests across the country in approximately 27 states where over-snow travel could potentially occur This unfunded mandate could therefore potentially eliminate or reduce snowmobile access simply because without funding local travel plans allowing or regulating over-snow travel will not be produced It is the old story ldquoclose itrdquo because we do not have the resources to

ldquomanage itrdquo

7 The riding experience desired by those who snowmobile in the West could easily be lost if winter travel planning man-dates a ldquodesignated routerdquo approach to winter motorized travel management Cross-country snowmobiling as we currently know it would undoubtedly be diminished beyond recognition

The message here is very clear The snowmobile community will once again be required to proactively justify our chosen form of recreation that we have had the privilege to enjoy on public lands If winter travel planning becomes the new normal it will take a monumental grass roots effort from all snowmobilers to make sure our traditional access is preserved This process has the potential to make the 15-year Yellowstone debate look like a stroll through the park Letrsquos all stay informed and engaged as this critically import-ant process unfolds

11

IMPORTANT PRESS RELEASE ON E-15 GASOLINEReprinted from an ISMA Press Release

Our snowmobile community needs to be fully informed about the issues related to fuel that is used to power our snowmobiles The International Snowmobile

Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has been proactive on this issue ever since the introduction of ethanol into gasoline at the fuel pumps In late September 2013 ISMA issued a press release regarding test results on the impact of E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The entire press release is reproduced here to make sure you are completely aware that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a study conducted by Michigan Technological University which was designed to evaluate the effects of E-15 fuel on current and legacy snowmo-bile engines and vehicles Three test scenarios were conducted to evaluate the impact of E-15 including cold-start performance and emissions snowmobile drivability and laboratory exhaust emis-sions over the useful life of the engine Eight engines were tested over a two-year period The vehicles were tested in the laboratory and on the trail in real life driving conditions

The conclusion of the testing by the DOE is that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use Observations made during the study support the US EPArsquos decision to NOT APPROVE E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The testing was conducted since E-15 fuel is being introduced into the marketplace and is viewed by some as an important fuel enabling the United States to achieve the goals of the Reformulated Fuel Standard passed by the US Congress

Ethanol is being produced throughout the United States Ethanol producers use corn switch grass and other related plant prod-ucts in the production of ethanol It is the directive of the present administration that 138 billion gallons of ethanol be produced and distributed in the marketplace The goal is challenging because US gasoline consumption is declining rapidly

Since it appears the E-15 fuel will be made more readily available throughout the United States it is important that owners of snow-mobiles and of other gas-powered products realize that E-15 fuel may adversely impact these various engines

The 69-page study highlights that one of the key issues related to snowmobiles is that exhaust gas temperatures and muffler exit temperature consistently increase with the use of E-15 fuel The increased temperatures range from 15 to 40 percent depending on

the vehicle This rise in temperature occurs because of the leaner air-fuel mixture

Since it has been recommended that E-15 not be approved for snowmobile use by the EPA there is concern in the marketplace that mis-fueling of snowmobiles can occur Recent surveys show that approximately 50 of all Americans fill up their portable gas tank or vehicles that they are towing with the same fuel used to fill their tow vehicle (car or truck) Also approximately 23 of all Americans say that they assume that any gas sold at a gas station is safe for all of their vehiclesmdashincluding snowmobiles generators boats etc Approximately 50 of Americans check the fuel pumps for warning labels when filling up their vehicles

With various fuels entering the marketplace it is more important than ever that customers carefully read any and all labels on gas dispensing pumps and understand the guidance messages placed on those pumps

It should be noted that E-85 fuel has been available in the market-place for many years E-85 is a blend of fuel which is designed to be used in flex-fuel equipped cars and trucks only E-85 is 85 ethanol It should NOT be confused with E-15 which is 15 ethanol E-10 fuel is 10 ethanol and has been available and used throughout the United States for years and is approved for snowmobile use

This is a long-winded reproduction of the ISMA press release but mis-fueling your snowmobile could result in a very costly mistake Pay attention at the pump

SNOWMOBILE COMMUNITY LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT SEASON

Haslett MI October 16 2013 Yes the snowmobile season has already begun in many parts of the world Snowfall has occurred in much of the Western United States and

Canada and Mother Nature is covering mountain ranges around the world with lsquowhite goldrsquo

The initial forecasts are very uplifting for winter enthusiasts and snowmobilers in particular The Farmerrsquos Almanac and others have forecasted a cold snowy winter for 2013-2014

In addition to the early snowfall and forecasts snowmobilers have fond memories of an elongated season ending in April (and May) in 2013 Heavy snowfall throughout the early spring in much of North America and Northern Europe presented snowmobilers with excellent riding conditions and winter fun late into the spring The enthusiasm from April and May has carried into the Autumn of 2013

12

Snowmobile Associations Clubs and promoters are reporting excellent attendance and high energy levels at the Fall Snow Shows In many cases the shows are reporting record crowds and eager shoppers Snowmobile Dealers are reporting good traffic volumes and initial reports are upbeat

In addition to the increased action at shows the snowmobile com-munity is preparing the trails and riding areas for the upcoming season Snowmobile Club activity is building as the weather cools and temperatures head down the thermometer Signs are being updated and trails and parking areas are being brushed cleared and marked

The snowmobile community generates over $30 billion dol-lars-worth of economic activity and is an important part of the

economic engine in many rural communities in the Snowbelt

Visitation to the wwwGoSnowmobilingorg web site and the wwwsnowmobileorg web site are increasing and it appears visita-tion will again generate record numbers Last year over 4 million hits were made on the web sites Based on visitation many of those visiting the sites were most interested in snowmobile rental loca-tions and snowmobile destinations

It looks like 2013-2014 will be another good snowmobiling year and we look forward to seeing you on the trails All snowmobilers are encouraged to have their snowmobiles prepared for winter and make sure to check snowmobile trailers tow-vehicles etc to make sure they are in proper working order before heading out for that first ride of the season

BE PREPARED FIRST AID KIT ESSENTIALS by Chris Haller Utah State Parks OHV Program Manager

Before heading out into Utahrsquos backcountry Utah State Parks managers suggest you review and update your survival kit A sur-vival kit can be a necessary piece of equipment that can mean the difference between life and death Listed below is a suggested survival kit but many more items can be included

bull Two dimes edges can be used as a screwdriver bull Pocket mirror used to reflect sunlight and signal your location bull Plastic whistle plastic is better than a metal whistle the cold could hurt your lips bull Matches wrap these in aluminum foil and if not waterproof coat in nail polish bull Short candle provides light and could start a fire bull Razor blade use this like a pocket knife bull Aluminum foil can be used to melt snow and a drinking cup bull Wire 20 can be used to form a handle for foil cup or snowmobile repairs bull Bouillon cube could make soup bull Hard tack candy provides sugar and energy bull Salt helps retain body water and may prevent dehydration bull Bandages for minor injuries bull Safety pins handy fasteners bull Paper clips emergency snowmobile repairs bull Fishing line 25 pound test could act as twine to tie razor blade to a stick bull Sandpaper striking surface for matches

For more snowmobile safety tips maps or information visit ohvutahgov RIDE ON Utah

13

FINAL RULE TO CONTINUE WINTER ACCESS TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKJACKSON HOLE WY - October 24 2013

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the release of a final RuleRegulation for Winter Use of Yellowstone The publishing of the final Rule officially completes the

Winter Use PlanSupplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) process The final Rule assures continued access to Yellowstone in Winter by both snowmobiles and snowcoaches

The creation of a ldquoNew Final Regulationrdquo to implement the Record of Decision (ROD) was published in the Federal Register on October 22 2013

And now for the Good News The Final RuleRegulation for Winter Use shows that our collective comments on the ldquoProposed Rulerdquo which ended June 17 2013 have been heard The Final Rule will provide a framework for more effectively managed access for snowmobiles and snowcoaches in Yellowstone National Park while minimizing impacts on visitors airsound quality and wildlife This final regulation will guide management of winter use in the Park and will implement the preferred alternative from the Final SEIS

Under the final Rule the winter of 20132014 will be a transition year during which the Park will allow motorized over-snow travel

under the same conditions in place for the past four winters Up to 318 commercially guided Best Available Technology (BAT) snowmobiles and up to 78 commercially guided snowcoaches will be allowed daily

Starting in the 20142015 winter season the Park would permit up to 110 ldquotransportation eventsrdquo daily initially defined as one snowcoach or a group of up to 10 snowmobiles averaging seven snowmobiles per group per season Up to 50 transportation events may be groups of snowmobiles

Management by transportation events is an impact-centric approach designed to minimize the impact of oversnow vehicles (OSVs) on air quality soundscapes and wildlife rather than focus-ing solely on the number of vehicles entering the Park

This new practical approach to OSV management by ldquotransporta-tion eventsrdquo will provide greater flexibility for OSV commercial tour operators reward future OSV technological innovations and reduce OSV- caused environmental impacts all while making the park cleaner and quieter than previously authorized

Another important part of the final Rule is that four transportation events per day (one per gate) would be reserved for non-commer-cially guided snowmobile access and Sylvan Pass would continue to be operated in accordance with the Sylvan Pass Working Group Agreement The non-commercially guided access will provide snowmobilers a chance to visit their Park without hiring a com-mercial guide

The final good news is that with the final Rule for Winter Use in place Yellowstone National Park will open its gates for another winter season on December 15th Please make plans to enjoy your National Park this Winter

14

bull ldquoI will volunteer or serve when _______rdquo Unfortunately ldquoWhenrdquo never comes

bull ldquoWe have always done it that wayrdquoOther interesting words that we use

Driver or Hitch Hiker Leader or Leaner Passionate or Passive Participate or Procrastinate Motivated or Maintain Reasons Why Not or Reasons Why

I think that I have procrastinated long enough on getting this article for the Snow Scoop It is just that my passive passion for writing has caused me to be a leaner and I have not maintained my moti-vation I guess that my hitch hiking theory of letting someone else do is on my list of reasons why I have not

Have a great Winter Riding Season

FRANK MAY SKI-DOO amp ATV INCFrank May Ski-Doo amp ATV Inc at 6740 North Hwy 38 Brigham City (Honeyville) was started in 1968 as Frank May Ski-Doo Sales by Frank Sr and Sally May with their boys Frank Jr amp Steve

It started and still is a small family owned and operated Ski-Doo snowmobile business with the addition of Can Am off-road vehicles

They have a full line of parts accessories and clothing and take pride in their service to their BRP customers

The business is now owned and operated by brothers Frank Jr amp Jim with Frankrsquos daughter Sally taking care of customers in the store

They are avid snowmobilers that are active in snowmobile clubs and are recognized as a Platinum BRP dealer

wwwfrankmayskidoocom

15

WHAT DO THE WORDS REALLY MEANBy Ken RossumSnowmobilers are a different sort of recreational group

Their words and actions many times take on different meanings Take the rider that has a hard time sleeping the night before a ride He canrsquot sleep because he is so keyed up about going out on his favorite machine in cold weather His thoughts are if I ride hard today I will be able to sleep good tonight

How many times have you heard a snowmobiler say

bull ldquoIf you donrsquot get stuck you are not riding hard enoughrdquo bull ldquoI just spent $25000 to take 3 pounds off my sledrdquo He is say-ing this as he puts his 8-pound tool kit in and straps 2 gallons of gas to the back of his sled bull ldquoMy sled will beat anything on the mountainrdquo Well on most days when it is running good and not too many people out maybe during the week

Then there are those that you ask to support USA or their local club

bull ldquoI donrsquot like riding in a grouprdquo He is saying that as he and his seven buddies ride off together bull ldquoI canrsquot afford your $2000 membership dues I just spent $600000 on my new turbordquo bull ldquoI canrsquot afford to be a member because I have to fill my sled and truck with gasrdquo This is probably more truth that fiction bull ldquoThey will never close our favorite riding area we have ridden there for yearsrdquo

Then there are those that are club members

bull ldquoI donrsquot want to get involvedrdquo bull ldquoIt should be done this wayrdquo These statements usually come after not getting involved bull ldquoIf you donrsquot do it my way I donrsquot want to playrdquo

ANNOUNCEMENTSThe snow scoop will be featuring a classified ads section If you would like anything to be posted in next monthrsquos issue be sure to email it to utahsnowscoopyahoocom by November 23rd

UPCOMING EVENTS bull November 12 - UAC Fundraiser bull November 13 - USA Board Meeting bull November 20 - GSSA Meeting bull November 25 - December Issue E-Newsletter Content Due bull December 2 - Davis County Snowflakes Club Meeting bull December 7 - Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Clubrsquos

Christmas Party bull December 7 - Davis County Snowflakes Ride

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 ASSOCIATIONUtah 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 wwwsnowutcom

Membership 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

BERS

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Page 11: Utah Snow Scoop- November 2013

IMPORTANT PRESS RELEASE ON E-15 GASOLINEReprinted from an ISMA Press Release

Our snowmobile community needs to be fully informed about the issues related to fuel that is used to power our snowmobiles The International Snowmobile

Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has been proactive on this issue ever since the introduction of ethanol into gasoline at the fuel pumps In late September 2013 ISMA issued a press release regarding test results on the impact of E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The entire press release is reproduced here to make sure you are completely aware that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a study conducted by Michigan Technological University which was designed to evaluate the effects of E-15 fuel on current and legacy snowmo-bile engines and vehicles Three test scenarios were conducted to evaluate the impact of E-15 including cold-start performance and emissions snowmobile drivability and laboratory exhaust emis-sions over the useful life of the engine Eight engines were tested over a two-year period The vehicles were tested in the laboratory and on the trail in real life driving conditions

The conclusion of the testing by the DOE is that E-15 fuel is not approved for snowmobile use Observations made during the study support the US EPArsquos decision to NOT APPROVE E-15 fuel for snowmobiles The testing was conducted since E-15 fuel is being introduced into the marketplace and is viewed by some as an important fuel enabling the United States to achieve the goals of the Reformulated Fuel Standard passed by the US Congress

Ethanol is being produced throughout the United States Ethanol producers use corn switch grass and other related plant prod-ucts in the production of ethanol It is the directive of the present administration that 138 billion gallons of ethanol be produced and distributed in the marketplace The goal is challenging because US gasoline consumption is declining rapidly

Since it appears the E-15 fuel will be made more readily available throughout the United States it is important that owners of snow-mobiles and of other gas-powered products realize that E-15 fuel may adversely impact these various engines

The 69-page study highlights that one of the key issues related to snowmobiles is that exhaust gas temperatures and muffler exit temperature consistently increase with the use of E-15 fuel The increased temperatures range from 15 to 40 percent depending on

the vehicle This rise in temperature occurs because of the leaner air-fuel mixture

Since it has been recommended that E-15 not be approved for snowmobile use by the EPA there is concern in the marketplace that mis-fueling of snowmobiles can occur Recent surveys show that approximately 50 of all Americans fill up their portable gas tank or vehicles that they are towing with the same fuel used to fill their tow vehicle (car or truck) Also approximately 23 of all Americans say that they assume that any gas sold at a gas station is safe for all of their vehiclesmdashincluding snowmobiles generators boats etc Approximately 50 of Americans check the fuel pumps for warning labels when filling up their vehicles

With various fuels entering the marketplace it is more important than ever that customers carefully read any and all labels on gas dispensing pumps and understand the guidance messages placed on those pumps

It should be noted that E-85 fuel has been available in the market-place for many years E-85 is a blend of fuel which is designed to be used in flex-fuel equipped cars and trucks only E-85 is 85 ethanol It should NOT be confused with E-15 which is 15 ethanol E-10 fuel is 10 ethanol and has been available and used throughout the United States for years and is approved for snowmobile use

This is a long-winded reproduction of the ISMA press release but mis-fueling your snowmobile could result in a very costly mistake Pay attention at the pump

SNOWMOBILE COMMUNITY LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT SEASON

Haslett MI October 16 2013 Yes the snowmobile season has already begun in many parts of the world Snowfall has occurred in much of the Western United States and

Canada and Mother Nature is covering mountain ranges around the world with lsquowhite goldrsquo

The initial forecasts are very uplifting for winter enthusiasts and snowmobilers in particular The Farmerrsquos Almanac and others have forecasted a cold snowy winter for 2013-2014

In addition to the early snowfall and forecasts snowmobilers have fond memories of an elongated season ending in April (and May) in 2013 Heavy snowfall throughout the early spring in much of North America and Northern Europe presented snowmobilers with excellent riding conditions and winter fun late into the spring The enthusiasm from April and May has carried into the Autumn of 2013

12

Snowmobile Associations Clubs and promoters are reporting excellent attendance and high energy levels at the Fall Snow Shows In many cases the shows are reporting record crowds and eager shoppers Snowmobile Dealers are reporting good traffic volumes and initial reports are upbeat

In addition to the increased action at shows the snowmobile com-munity is preparing the trails and riding areas for the upcoming season Snowmobile Club activity is building as the weather cools and temperatures head down the thermometer Signs are being updated and trails and parking areas are being brushed cleared and marked

The snowmobile community generates over $30 billion dol-lars-worth of economic activity and is an important part of the

economic engine in many rural communities in the Snowbelt

Visitation to the wwwGoSnowmobilingorg web site and the wwwsnowmobileorg web site are increasing and it appears visita-tion will again generate record numbers Last year over 4 million hits were made on the web sites Based on visitation many of those visiting the sites were most interested in snowmobile rental loca-tions and snowmobile destinations

It looks like 2013-2014 will be another good snowmobiling year and we look forward to seeing you on the trails All snowmobilers are encouraged to have their snowmobiles prepared for winter and make sure to check snowmobile trailers tow-vehicles etc to make sure they are in proper working order before heading out for that first ride of the season

BE PREPARED FIRST AID KIT ESSENTIALS by Chris Haller Utah State Parks OHV Program Manager

Before heading out into Utahrsquos backcountry Utah State Parks managers suggest you review and update your survival kit A sur-vival kit can be a necessary piece of equipment that can mean the difference between life and death Listed below is a suggested survival kit but many more items can be included

bull Two dimes edges can be used as a screwdriver bull Pocket mirror used to reflect sunlight and signal your location bull Plastic whistle plastic is better than a metal whistle the cold could hurt your lips bull Matches wrap these in aluminum foil and if not waterproof coat in nail polish bull Short candle provides light and could start a fire bull Razor blade use this like a pocket knife bull Aluminum foil can be used to melt snow and a drinking cup bull Wire 20 can be used to form a handle for foil cup or snowmobile repairs bull Bouillon cube could make soup bull Hard tack candy provides sugar and energy bull Salt helps retain body water and may prevent dehydration bull Bandages for minor injuries bull Safety pins handy fasteners bull Paper clips emergency snowmobile repairs bull Fishing line 25 pound test could act as twine to tie razor blade to a stick bull Sandpaper striking surface for matches

For more snowmobile safety tips maps or information visit ohvutahgov RIDE ON Utah

13

FINAL RULE TO CONTINUE WINTER ACCESS TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKJACKSON HOLE WY - October 24 2013

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the release of a final RuleRegulation for Winter Use of Yellowstone The publishing of the final Rule officially completes the

Winter Use PlanSupplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) process The final Rule assures continued access to Yellowstone in Winter by both snowmobiles and snowcoaches

The creation of a ldquoNew Final Regulationrdquo to implement the Record of Decision (ROD) was published in the Federal Register on October 22 2013

And now for the Good News The Final RuleRegulation for Winter Use shows that our collective comments on the ldquoProposed Rulerdquo which ended June 17 2013 have been heard The Final Rule will provide a framework for more effectively managed access for snowmobiles and snowcoaches in Yellowstone National Park while minimizing impacts on visitors airsound quality and wildlife This final regulation will guide management of winter use in the Park and will implement the preferred alternative from the Final SEIS

Under the final Rule the winter of 20132014 will be a transition year during which the Park will allow motorized over-snow travel

under the same conditions in place for the past four winters Up to 318 commercially guided Best Available Technology (BAT) snowmobiles and up to 78 commercially guided snowcoaches will be allowed daily

Starting in the 20142015 winter season the Park would permit up to 110 ldquotransportation eventsrdquo daily initially defined as one snowcoach or a group of up to 10 snowmobiles averaging seven snowmobiles per group per season Up to 50 transportation events may be groups of snowmobiles

Management by transportation events is an impact-centric approach designed to minimize the impact of oversnow vehicles (OSVs) on air quality soundscapes and wildlife rather than focus-ing solely on the number of vehicles entering the Park

This new practical approach to OSV management by ldquotransporta-tion eventsrdquo will provide greater flexibility for OSV commercial tour operators reward future OSV technological innovations and reduce OSV- caused environmental impacts all while making the park cleaner and quieter than previously authorized

Another important part of the final Rule is that four transportation events per day (one per gate) would be reserved for non-commer-cially guided snowmobile access and Sylvan Pass would continue to be operated in accordance with the Sylvan Pass Working Group Agreement The non-commercially guided access will provide snowmobilers a chance to visit their Park without hiring a com-mercial guide

The final good news is that with the final Rule for Winter Use in place Yellowstone National Park will open its gates for another winter season on December 15th Please make plans to enjoy your National Park this Winter

14

bull ldquoI will volunteer or serve when _______rdquo Unfortunately ldquoWhenrdquo never comes

bull ldquoWe have always done it that wayrdquoOther interesting words that we use

Driver or Hitch Hiker Leader or Leaner Passionate or Passive Participate or Procrastinate Motivated or Maintain Reasons Why Not or Reasons Why

I think that I have procrastinated long enough on getting this article for the Snow Scoop It is just that my passive passion for writing has caused me to be a leaner and I have not maintained my moti-vation I guess that my hitch hiking theory of letting someone else do is on my list of reasons why I have not

Have a great Winter Riding Season

FRANK MAY SKI-DOO amp ATV INCFrank May Ski-Doo amp ATV Inc at 6740 North Hwy 38 Brigham City (Honeyville) was started in 1968 as Frank May Ski-Doo Sales by Frank Sr and Sally May with their boys Frank Jr amp Steve

It started and still is a small family owned and operated Ski-Doo snowmobile business with the addition of Can Am off-road vehicles

They have a full line of parts accessories and clothing and take pride in their service to their BRP customers

The business is now owned and operated by brothers Frank Jr amp Jim with Frankrsquos daughter Sally taking care of customers in the store

They are avid snowmobilers that are active in snowmobile clubs and are recognized as a Platinum BRP dealer

wwwfrankmayskidoocom

15

WHAT DO THE WORDS REALLY MEANBy Ken RossumSnowmobilers are a different sort of recreational group

Their words and actions many times take on different meanings Take the rider that has a hard time sleeping the night before a ride He canrsquot sleep because he is so keyed up about going out on his favorite machine in cold weather His thoughts are if I ride hard today I will be able to sleep good tonight

How many times have you heard a snowmobiler say

bull ldquoIf you donrsquot get stuck you are not riding hard enoughrdquo bull ldquoI just spent $25000 to take 3 pounds off my sledrdquo He is say-ing this as he puts his 8-pound tool kit in and straps 2 gallons of gas to the back of his sled bull ldquoMy sled will beat anything on the mountainrdquo Well on most days when it is running good and not too many people out maybe during the week

Then there are those that you ask to support USA or their local club

bull ldquoI donrsquot like riding in a grouprdquo He is saying that as he and his seven buddies ride off together bull ldquoI canrsquot afford your $2000 membership dues I just spent $600000 on my new turbordquo bull ldquoI canrsquot afford to be a member because I have to fill my sled and truck with gasrdquo This is probably more truth that fiction bull ldquoThey will never close our favorite riding area we have ridden there for yearsrdquo

Then there are those that are club members

bull ldquoI donrsquot want to get involvedrdquo bull ldquoIt should be done this wayrdquo These statements usually come after not getting involved bull ldquoIf you donrsquot do it my way I donrsquot want to playrdquo

ANNOUNCEMENTSThe snow scoop will be featuring a classified ads section If you would like anything to be posted in next monthrsquos issue be sure to email it to utahsnowscoopyahoocom by November 23rd

UPCOMING EVENTS bull November 12 - UAC Fundraiser bull November 13 - USA Board Meeting bull November 20 - GSSA Meeting bull November 25 - December Issue E-Newsletter Content Due bull December 2 - Davis County Snowflakes Club Meeting bull December 7 - Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Clubrsquos

Christmas Party bull December 7 - Davis County Snowflakes Ride

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 ASSOCIATIONUtah 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 wwwsnowutcom

Membership 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

BERS

HIP

APP

LICA

TIO

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

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

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Ede

n U

T 8

4310

Join

onl

ine

at w

ww

sno

wut

com

Page 12: Utah Snow Scoop- November 2013

Snowmobile Associations Clubs and promoters are reporting excellent attendance and high energy levels at the Fall Snow Shows In many cases the shows are reporting record crowds and eager shoppers Snowmobile Dealers are reporting good traffic volumes and initial reports are upbeat

In addition to the increased action at shows the snowmobile com-munity is preparing the trails and riding areas for the upcoming season Snowmobile Club activity is building as the weather cools and temperatures head down the thermometer Signs are being updated and trails and parking areas are being brushed cleared and marked

The snowmobile community generates over $30 billion dol-lars-worth of economic activity and is an important part of the

economic engine in many rural communities in the Snowbelt

Visitation to the wwwGoSnowmobilingorg web site and the wwwsnowmobileorg web site are increasing and it appears visita-tion will again generate record numbers Last year over 4 million hits were made on the web sites Based on visitation many of those visiting the sites were most interested in snowmobile rental loca-tions and snowmobile destinations

It looks like 2013-2014 will be another good snowmobiling year and we look forward to seeing you on the trails All snowmobilers are encouraged to have their snowmobiles prepared for winter and make sure to check snowmobile trailers tow-vehicles etc to make sure they are in proper working order before heading out for that first ride of the season

BE PREPARED FIRST AID KIT ESSENTIALS by Chris Haller Utah State Parks OHV Program Manager

Before heading out into Utahrsquos backcountry Utah State Parks managers suggest you review and update your survival kit A sur-vival kit can be a necessary piece of equipment that can mean the difference between life and death Listed below is a suggested survival kit but many more items can be included

bull Two dimes edges can be used as a screwdriver bull Pocket mirror used to reflect sunlight and signal your location bull Plastic whistle plastic is better than a metal whistle the cold could hurt your lips bull Matches wrap these in aluminum foil and if not waterproof coat in nail polish bull Short candle provides light and could start a fire bull Razor blade use this like a pocket knife bull Aluminum foil can be used to melt snow and a drinking cup bull Wire 20 can be used to form a handle for foil cup or snowmobile repairs bull Bouillon cube could make soup bull Hard tack candy provides sugar and energy bull Salt helps retain body water and may prevent dehydration bull Bandages for minor injuries bull Safety pins handy fasteners bull Paper clips emergency snowmobile repairs bull Fishing line 25 pound test could act as twine to tie razor blade to a stick bull Sandpaper striking surface for matches

For more snowmobile safety tips maps or information visit ohvutahgov RIDE ON Utah

13

FINAL RULE TO CONTINUE WINTER ACCESS TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKJACKSON HOLE WY - October 24 2013

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the release of a final RuleRegulation for Winter Use of Yellowstone The publishing of the final Rule officially completes the

Winter Use PlanSupplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) process The final Rule assures continued access to Yellowstone in Winter by both snowmobiles and snowcoaches

The creation of a ldquoNew Final Regulationrdquo to implement the Record of Decision (ROD) was published in the Federal Register on October 22 2013

And now for the Good News The Final RuleRegulation for Winter Use shows that our collective comments on the ldquoProposed Rulerdquo which ended June 17 2013 have been heard The Final Rule will provide a framework for more effectively managed access for snowmobiles and snowcoaches in Yellowstone National Park while minimizing impacts on visitors airsound quality and wildlife This final regulation will guide management of winter use in the Park and will implement the preferred alternative from the Final SEIS

Under the final Rule the winter of 20132014 will be a transition year during which the Park will allow motorized over-snow travel

under the same conditions in place for the past four winters Up to 318 commercially guided Best Available Technology (BAT) snowmobiles and up to 78 commercially guided snowcoaches will be allowed daily

Starting in the 20142015 winter season the Park would permit up to 110 ldquotransportation eventsrdquo daily initially defined as one snowcoach or a group of up to 10 snowmobiles averaging seven snowmobiles per group per season Up to 50 transportation events may be groups of snowmobiles

Management by transportation events is an impact-centric approach designed to minimize the impact of oversnow vehicles (OSVs) on air quality soundscapes and wildlife rather than focus-ing solely on the number of vehicles entering the Park

This new practical approach to OSV management by ldquotransporta-tion eventsrdquo will provide greater flexibility for OSV commercial tour operators reward future OSV technological innovations and reduce OSV- caused environmental impacts all while making the park cleaner and quieter than previously authorized

Another important part of the final Rule is that four transportation events per day (one per gate) would be reserved for non-commer-cially guided snowmobile access and Sylvan Pass would continue to be operated in accordance with the Sylvan Pass Working Group Agreement The non-commercially guided access will provide snowmobilers a chance to visit their Park without hiring a com-mercial guide

The final good news is that with the final Rule for Winter Use in place Yellowstone National Park will open its gates for another winter season on December 15th Please make plans to enjoy your National Park this Winter

14

bull ldquoI will volunteer or serve when _______rdquo Unfortunately ldquoWhenrdquo never comes

bull ldquoWe have always done it that wayrdquoOther interesting words that we use

Driver or Hitch Hiker Leader or Leaner Passionate or Passive Participate or Procrastinate Motivated or Maintain Reasons Why Not or Reasons Why

I think that I have procrastinated long enough on getting this article for the Snow Scoop It is just that my passive passion for writing has caused me to be a leaner and I have not maintained my moti-vation I guess that my hitch hiking theory of letting someone else do is on my list of reasons why I have not

Have a great Winter Riding Season

FRANK MAY SKI-DOO amp ATV INCFrank May Ski-Doo amp ATV Inc at 6740 North Hwy 38 Brigham City (Honeyville) was started in 1968 as Frank May Ski-Doo Sales by Frank Sr and Sally May with their boys Frank Jr amp Steve

It started and still is a small family owned and operated Ski-Doo snowmobile business with the addition of Can Am off-road vehicles

They have a full line of parts accessories and clothing and take pride in their service to their BRP customers

The business is now owned and operated by brothers Frank Jr amp Jim with Frankrsquos daughter Sally taking care of customers in the store

They are avid snowmobilers that are active in snowmobile clubs and are recognized as a Platinum BRP dealer

wwwfrankmayskidoocom

15

WHAT DO THE WORDS REALLY MEANBy Ken RossumSnowmobilers are a different sort of recreational group

Their words and actions many times take on different meanings Take the rider that has a hard time sleeping the night before a ride He canrsquot sleep because he is so keyed up about going out on his favorite machine in cold weather His thoughts are if I ride hard today I will be able to sleep good tonight

How many times have you heard a snowmobiler say

bull ldquoIf you donrsquot get stuck you are not riding hard enoughrdquo bull ldquoI just spent $25000 to take 3 pounds off my sledrdquo He is say-ing this as he puts his 8-pound tool kit in and straps 2 gallons of gas to the back of his sled bull ldquoMy sled will beat anything on the mountainrdquo Well on most days when it is running good and not too many people out maybe during the week

Then there are those that you ask to support USA or their local club

bull ldquoI donrsquot like riding in a grouprdquo He is saying that as he and his seven buddies ride off together bull ldquoI canrsquot afford your $2000 membership dues I just spent $600000 on my new turbordquo bull ldquoI canrsquot afford to be a member because I have to fill my sled and truck with gasrdquo This is probably more truth that fiction bull ldquoThey will never close our favorite riding area we have ridden there for yearsrdquo

Then there are those that are club members

bull ldquoI donrsquot want to get involvedrdquo bull ldquoIt should be done this wayrdquo These statements usually come after not getting involved bull ldquoIf you donrsquot do it my way I donrsquot want to playrdquo

ANNOUNCEMENTSThe snow scoop will be featuring a classified ads section If you would like anything to be posted in next monthrsquos issue be sure to email it to utahsnowscoopyahoocom by November 23rd

UPCOMING EVENTS bull November 12 - UAC Fundraiser bull November 13 - USA Board Meeting bull November 20 - GSSA Meeting bull November 25 - December Issue E-Newsletter Content Due bull December 2 - Davis County Snowflakes Club Meeting bull December 7 - Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Clubrsquos

Christmas Party bull December 7 - Davis County Snowflakes Ride

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 ASSOCIATIONUtah 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 wwwsnowutcom

Membership 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

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FINAL RULE TO CONTINUE WINTER ACCESS TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKJACKSON HOLE WY - October 24 2013

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the release of a final RuleRegulation for Winter Use of Yellowstone The publishing of the final Rule officially completes the

Winter Use PlanSupplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) process The final Rule assures continued access to Yellowstone in Winter by both snowmobiles and snowcoaches

The creation of a ldquoNew Final Regulationrdquo to implement the Record of Decision (ROD) was published in the Federal Register on October 22 2013

And now for the Good News The Final RuleRegulation for Winter Use shows that our collective comments on the ldquoProposed Rulerdquo which ended June 17 2013 have been heard The Final Rule will provide a framework for more effectively managed access for snowmobiles and snowcoaches in Yellowstone National Park while minimizing impacts on visitors airsound quality and wildlife This final regulation will guide management of winter use in the Park and will implement the preferred alternative from the Final SEIS

Under the final Rule the winter of 20132014 will be a transition year during which the Park will allow motorized over-snow travel

under the same conditions in place for the past four winters Up to 318 commercially guided Best Available Technology (BAT) snowmobiles and up to 78 commercially guided snowcoaches will be allowed daily

Starting in the 20142015 winter season the Park would permit up to 110 ldquotransportation eventsrdquo daily initially defined as one snowcoach or a group of up to 10 snowmobiles averaging seven snowmobiles per group per season Up to 50 transportation events may be groups of snowmobiles

Management by transportation events is an impact-centric approach designed to minimize the impact of oversnow vehicles (OSVs) on air quality soundscapes and wildlife rather than focus-ing solely on the number of vehicles entering the Park

This new practical approach to OSV management by ldquotransporta-tion eventsrdquo will provide greater flexibility for OSV commercial tour operators reward future OSV technological innovations and reduce OSV- caused environmental impacts all while making the park cleaner and quieter than previously authorized

Another important part of the final Rule is that four transportation events per day (one per gate) would be reserved for non-commer-cially guided snowmobile access and Sylvan Pass would continue to be operated in accordance with the Sylvan Pass Working Group Agreement The non-commercially guided access will provide snowmobilers a chance to visit their Park without hiring a com-mercial guide

The final good news is that with the final Rule for Winter Use in place Yellowstone National Park will open its gates for another winter season on December 15th Please make plans to enjoy your National Park this Winter

14

bull ldquoI will volunteer or serve when _______rdquo Unfortunately ldquoWhenrdquo never comes

bull ldquoWe have always done it that wayrdquoOther interesting words that we use

Driver or Hitch Hiker Leader or Leaner Passionate or Passive Participate or Procrastinate Motivated or Maintain Reasons Why Not or Reasons Why

I think that I have procrastinated long enough on getting this article for the Snow Scoop It is just that my passive passion for writing has caused me to be a leaner and I have not maintained my moti-vation I guess that my hitch hiking theory of letting someone else do is on my list of reasons why I have not

Have a great Winter Riding Season

FRANK MAY SKI-DOO amp ATV INCFrank May Ski-Doo amp ATV Inc at 6740 North Hwy 38 Brigham City (Honeyville) was started in 1968 as Frank May Ski-Doo Sales by Frank Sr and Sally May with their boys Frank Jr amp Steve

It started and still is a small family owned and operated Ski-Doo snowmobile business with the addition of Can Am off-road vehicles

They have a full line of parts accessories and clothing and take pride in their service to their BRP customers

The business is now owned and operated by brothers Frank Jr amp Jim with Frankrsquos daughter Sally taking care of customers in the store

They are avid snowmobilers that are active in snowmobile clubs and are recognized as a Platinum BRP dealer

wwwfrankmayskidoocom

15

WHAT DO THE WORDS REALLY MEANBy Ken RossumSnowmobilers are a different sort of recreational group

Their words and actions many times take on different meanings Take the rider that has a hard time sleeping the night before a ride He canrsquot sleep because he is so keyed up about going out on his favorite machine in cold weather His thoughts are if I ride hard today I will be able to sleep good tonight

How many times have you heard a snowmobiler say

bull ldquoIf you donrsquot get stuck you are not riding hard enoughrdquo bull ldquoI just spent $25000 to take 3 pounds off my sledrdquo He is say-ing this as he puts his 8-pound tool kit in and straps 2 gallons of gas to the back of his sled bull ldquoMy sled will beat anything on the mountainrdquo Well on most days when it is running good and not too many people out maybe during the week

Then there are those that you ask to support USA or their local club

bull ldquoI donrsquot like riding in a grouprdquo He is saying that as he and his seven buddies ride off together bull ldquoI canrsquot afford your $2000 membership dues I just spent $600000 on my new turbordquo bull ldquoI canrsquot afford to be a member because I have to fill my sled and truck with gasrdquo This is probably more truth that fiction bull ldquoThey will never close our favorite riding area we have ridden there for yearsrdquo

Then there are those that are club members

bull ldquoI donrsquot want to get involvedrdquo bull ldquoIt should be done this wayrdquo These statements usually come after not getting involved bull ldquoIf you donrsquot do it my way I donrsquot want to playrdquo

ANNOUNCEMENTSThe snow scoop will be featuring a classified ads section If you would like anything to be posted in next monthrsquos issue be sure to email it to utahsnowscoopyahoocom by November 23rd

UPCOMING EVENTS bull November 12 - UAC Fundraiser bull November 13 - USA Board Meeting bull November 20 - GSSA Meeting bull November 25 - December Issue E-Newsletter Content Due bull December 2 - Davis County Snowflakes Club Meeting bull December 7 - Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Clubrsquos

Christmas Party bull December 7 - Davis County Snowflakes Ride

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 ASSOCIATIONUtah 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 wwwsnowutcom

Membership 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

BERS

HIP

APP

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Page 14: Utah Snow Scoop- November 2013

bull ldquoI will volunteer or serve when _______rdquo Unfortunately ldquoWhenrdquo never comes

bull ldquoWe have always done it that wayrdquoOther interesting words that we use

Driver or Hitch Hiker Leader or Leaner Passionate or Passive Participate or Procrastinate Motivated or Maintain Reasons Why Not or Reasons Why

I think that I have procrastinated long enough on getting this article for the Snow Scoop It is just that my passive passion for writing has caused me to be a leaner and I have not maintained my moti-vation I guess that my hitch hiking theory of letting someone else do is on my list of reasons why I have not

Have a great Winter Riding Season

FRANK MAY SKI-DOO amp ATV INCFrank May Ski-Doo amp ATV Inc at 6740 North Hwy 38 Brigham City (Honeyville) was started in 1968 as Frank May Ski-Doo Sales by Frank Sr and Sally May with their boys Frank Jr amp Steve

It started and still is a small family owned and operated Ski-Doo snowmobile business with the addition of Can Am off-road vehicles

They have a full line of parts accessories and clothing and take pride in their service to their BRP customers

The business is now owned and operated by brothers Frank Jr amp Jim with Frankrsquos daughter Sally taking care of customers in the store

They are avid snowmobilers that are active in snowmobile clubs and are recognized as a Platinum BRP dealer

wwwfrankmayskidoocom

15

WHAT DO THE WORDS REALLY MEANBy Ken RossumSnowmobilers are a different sort of recreational group

Their words and actions many times take on different meanings Take the rider that has a hard time sleeping the night before a ride He canrsquot sleep because he is so keyed up about going out on his favorite machine in cold weather His thoughts are if I ride hard today I will be able to sleep good tonight

How many times have you heard a snowmobiler say

bull ldquoIf you donrsquot get stuck you are not riding hard enoughrdquo bull ldquoI just spent $25000 to take 3 pounds off my sledrdquo He is say-ing this as he puts his 8-pound tool kit in and straps 2 gallons of gas to the back of his sled bull ldquoMy sled will beat anything on the mountainrdquo Well on most days when it is running good and not too many people out maybe during the week

Then there are those that you ask to support USA or their local club

bull ldquoI donrsquot like riding in a grouprdquo He is saying that as he and his seven buddies ride off together bull ldquoI canrsquot afford your $2000 membership dues I just spent $600000 on my new turbordquo bull ldquoI canrsquot afford to be a member because I have to fill my sled and truck with gasrdquo This is probably more truth that fiction bull ldquoThey will never close our favorite riding area we have ridden there for yearsrdquo

Then there are those that are club members

bull ldquoI donrsquot want to get involvedrdquo bull ldquoIt should be done this wayrdquo These statements usually come after not getting involved bull ldquoIf you donrsquot do it my way I donrsquot want to playrdquo

ANNOUNCEMENTSThe snow scoop will be featuring a classified ads section If you would like anything to be posted in next monthrsquos issue be sure to email it to utahsnowscoopyahoocom by November 23rd

UPCOMING EVENTS bull November 12 - UAC Fundraiser bull November 13 - USA Board Meeting bull November 20 - GSSA Meeting bull November 25 - December Issue E-Newsletter Content Due bull December 2 - Davis County Snowflakes Club Meeting bull December 7 - Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Clubrsquos

Christmas Party bull December 7 - Davis County Snowflakes Ride

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 ASSOCIATIONUtah 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 wwwsnowutcom

Membership 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

BERS

HIP

APP

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Page 15: Utah Snow Scoop- November 2013

ANNOUNCEMENTSThe snow scoop will be featuring a classified ads section If you would like anything to be posted in next monthrsquos issue be sure to email it to utahsnowscoopyahoocom by November 23rd

UPCOMING EVENTS bull November 12 - UAC Fundraiser bull November 13 - USA Board Meeting bull November 20 - GSSA Meeting bull November 25 - December Issue E-Newsletter Content Due bull December 2 - Davis County Snowflakes Club Meeting bull December 7 - Salt Lake Valley Snowmobile Clubrsquos

Christmas Party bull December 7 - Davis County Snowflakes Ride

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 ASSOCIATIONUtah 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 wwwsnowutcom

Membership 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

BERS

HIP

APP

LICA

TIO

NA

nnua

l Due

s

$2

0 In

divi

dual

$3

0 Fa

mily

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5)

$75

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City

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