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Keystone Snowmobiler September 2018 Page 2
PSSA DIRECTORS(Term Expires at Annual Spring Meeting)PRESIDENT:Liz Krug (2019, Erie Co.) 9820 Lake Pleasant Road Erie, PA 16509 Cell Phone: (814) 464-3971 [email protected]:James Wolfe (2020, Elk Co.) 1384 Route 66 DeYoung, PA 16728 Phone: (814) 968-5469 [email protected]:Charles Walter (2021, Wayne County) 171 St Mary Church Rd Lake Ariel PA 18436 Phone: (570) 689-4788 Cell: (570) 877-0244 walter.charles@rocketmail .comTREASURER:Arline LaTourette (2020, Wayne County) 792 Torrey Road Honesdale, PA 18431 Phone: (570) 729-7865 [email protected]:Terry Wood (2021) 8622 Hickory Hollow Drive Chardon, OH 44024 Phone: (440) 867-8682 [email protected] Mosier (2019, Erie County) 4251 Greenlee Rd. McKean, PA 16426 Phone: (814) 476-7984 [email protected] Richard Hayes (2020, Allegheny County) 2485 Parkview Lane Allison Park, PA 15101 Phone: (412) 735-6716 [email protected]
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Elizabeth Krug, President,
Ex-Officio of all Standing Committees
STANDING COMMITTEES:
Executive, Finance, Trails, Public
Affairs, Fund Raising, Safety, Website
Executive Committee
Elected Directors of the Board of Directors
Elizabeth Krug, President (2019), Chair
Finance Committee
Arline LaTourette (2020),Chair
Trails Committee
Elizabeth Krug (2019), Chair
Fund Raising Committee
Charles Walter (2021), Chair
Safety Committee
Don Mosier (2019), Chair
Website Committee
Kathy Woolever - website administrator
Larry Martin (2021), Chair
Public Affairs Committee
Richard Hayes (2020)
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INFORMATIONPSSA Website: www.pasnow.orgPSSA Facebook: www.facebook.com/pasnow “Pennsylvania Snowmobiling”EMAIL: [email protected] (717-461-7761) [email protected] (717-236-2050 ext. 127) [email protected] (Toll Free – 1-888-411-PSSA (7772)) [email protected] (717-633-5051)American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) www.snowmobilers.orgInternational Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA) www.snowmobile.org
REGIONAL DIRECTORSREGION 1Chuck Thompson (2021, Erie Co.) 12800 Rt. 6 Corry, PA 16407 Phone: (814) 462-5613 [email protected] East (Ass’t Director, 2021, Erie Co.) 2346 Bliley Road Erie, PA 16510 Phone: (814) 882-7473 [email protected] 2 VACANT
REGION 3David E. McCarty (2020, Westmoreland Co.) 2533 Harrison City Road Export, PA 15632 Phone: (412) 480-7068 [email protected] REGION 4 VACANT (EAST)
Larry Martin (2021, WEST) 1008 Orr Ave. Kittanning, Pa. 16201 Phone: (724) 664-5492 [email protected] 5Travis Mathna (2020, Adams Co.) 1110 Upper Bermudian Rd. Gardners, PA 17324 Phone: (717) 677-8089 [email protected] REGION 6 VACANT
Nathan Eckhart, CPA (Ass’t Director, Lehigh Co.) 4935 Abbey Road Coplay, PA 18037 Phone: (610) 262-0281 Fax: (610) 262-0281 [email protected] REGION 7 VACANT
REGION 8Janet Auker (2019, Lancaster Co.) 112 Homestead Drive Stevens, PA 17578 Phone: (717) 336-1061 Fax: (717) 336-0362 [email protected] Blauch (Ass’t Director, Lebanon Co.) 40 Clover Lane Jonestown, PA 17038 Phone: 717-383-3559 [email protected] 9Tim Holtz (2021, Cambria County) PO Box 174 Patton, PA 16668 814-330-2182 [email protected] 10 VACANT
REGION 11Scott Watkins (2020, Bradford County) 1265 Watkins Hill Road Columbia Cross Roads, PA 16914 Phone: 570-297-4018 Cell: 570-529-5375 [email protected] 12Clinton LaTourette (2021, Wayne Co.) 792 Torrey Road Honesdale, PA 18431 Phone: (570) 729-7865 [email protected]
SNOW ANGELS CHAIRPERSONS:Kelly Watkins 1265 Watkins Hill Road Columbia Cross Roads, PA 16914 Phone: (570) 297-4018 [email protected] Hayes 2485 Parkview Lane Allison Park, PA 15101 Phone: (412) 496-7615 [email protected]
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MOVING FORWARD
Congratulations to the winners of the recent Voucher Raffle. The Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association (PSSA) uses these funds to help promote snowmobile recreation in Pennsylvania. We thank you for your participation. The winners are announced elsewhere in the Keystone Snowmobiler.
PSSA lost a good friend to all snowmobilers with the passing of Representative “Flo” Fabrizio of Erie. He and his wife took the time to visit the Presque Isle Snowmobile Club and take a ride. Flo also helped with initiating contact with the Legislature to start work on a proposal to increase the Registration Fee. This project is now being researched by Representative Ryan Bizzarro of Erie.
Recently PSSA announced a small amount of money remaining from two previous mini-grant rounds. Several clubs applied for these mini-grant funds. The Mini-grant Committee met and reviewed requests. Unfortunately the requests far exceeded the money available. Priorities were given to trail maintenance and grooming requests. The Board recently approved the recommendations of the Mini-grant Committee. We are now waiting for approval from DCNR to proceed with the projects. Clubs who did not receive the full grant amount may apply again in a future round.
Last week I was approached by a club to change the Region for which the club was designated years ago. Since their trails have changed they are more closely aligned with another region. Consequently, the Board is now reviewing the possibility of making changes in the Regions of PSSA. These Regions were drawn many years ago. Some clubs and locations have changed. Rich Hayes, a member of the Executive Board, was appointed to Chair a committee to review the Regions and make recommendations to the Board. If you have any suggestions send them to Rich ([email protected]).
Clubs who are making plans to purchase a groomer/drag or other equipment which use steel/aluminum should contact their
local DCNR representative. There are strict requirements for steel/aluminum content as well as location of assembly.
One of the few events that PSSA sponsors each year is the “Clean Snowmobile Challenge”. It is a competition held among college/university students at Michigan Tech on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan each March. The goal is to lower sound, reduce emissions, and increase fuel economy etc. thru research and testing of snowmobile engines and components. This competition is the result of the need to improve the above and meet strict standards for snowmobile use in Yellowstone. Many of our club members benefitted from this competition by being able to ride in Yellowstone this past winter. Thank you for the sponsors and volunteers who help with this event.
Clubs have been working during the hot summer months to improve, expand and maintain our trail system. Volunteers have donated thousands of hours and dollars to make trails safe and available to the general public. Please support our clubs and business partners.
The planning for the PowerSport Show the last weekend of October continues. Please volunteer your time to help. See the ad in the Keystone Snowmobiler.
You can HELP - Spread the word, we need to increase our membership in PSSA.
Liz Krug, PresidentThink Snow (for next winter)
Plan Ahead:PowerSport ShowOctober 26, 27, 28
Lebanon Expo Center - same as last year.
Membership MeetingApril 27, 2019 - 9am
Ramada Golf and Conference CenterUniversity Park - same as this year.
READER ADS7th Annual Shade Mountain Vintage Snowmobile Show & Swap Meet, Saturday, September
29th 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Food on site. Located at Star Hollow Candle Company, 93 Bickel Road, Middleburg PA 17842, off Route 104 behind L & L Market. For more information, call
Bob at 570-743-7710 or Pam at 570-837-3850.
2000 Kodiak Alum Enclosed Trailer, Tandem Axle, Good Condition.1999 Polaris Trail Touring 500 cc; studs; 4025 mi.
1997 Polaris XLT SP LTD; studs; 5136 mi.$3000.00, OBO. Call Bill at 717-278-1747 or email: [email protected]
2012 Polaris 600 Rush, 1800 miles, excellent condition, reverse, hand warmers, thumb warmer, elect face shield hook up, electric start, studded track, extra belt, dual carbides, all
miles in Canada, $5200.00 O.B.O., 610-416-1010.
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Ed Klim, PresidentHASLETT, MI,
August 2, 2018: A long lasting cold and snowy winter in much of the snowmobile community, and continued enthusiasm and interest in snowmobiling
powered snowmobile sales to increase worldwide to 124,786 new sleds sold this past year. This is an increase of over 6,100 units, which is a 5 percent gain from last year. Sales in the United States grew to 53,179 new snowmobiles sold‚ a 5 percent gain from last year, while sales in Canada rose over 6.4 percent to 47,024 new snowmobiles sold. The sales increase wasn’t confined to North America. Sales increases were realized in Norway, Sweden, and Finland in Europe.
The snowmobile community is optimistic following the above average late snowfall throughout most of North America this past season. The 2018 manufacturers spring snowmobile shows reported increases in attendance. In many of the spring shows, attendance was up over 20 percent. Spring orders were strong and that points to a good 2019 sales year.
The snowmobile industry reports that registered snowmobiles in North America remained at 2 million registered snowmobiles. Increased registration in Northern Europe continues.
Snowmobile related tourism also increased in North America and beyond. This can be seen in economic impact studies conducted throughout North America by major business colleges and universities. Miles ridden by snowmobilers (which is always predictive of economic impact) showed an increase from the 2017-2018 season. This is a result of riding conditions and improved and expanded riding areas and trail systems.
The average age of a snowmobiler this past season was determined to be 45 years of age. Snowmobilers are active, outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy snowmobiling with family and friends.
Surveys conducted by ISMA have shown that 73 percent of first-time buyers in the snowmobile market purchased a used snowmobile. Many of them are young adults and they move on to purchase a new snowmobile later in life.
The majority of snowmobilers in North America are Club members and/or Association-Federation members (over 60 percent).
These active, involved, outdoor enthusiasts build the trails and support snowmobiling access. Snowmobilers are also active charity fundraisers who raised over $3.5 million dollars for National Charities last year.
The Go Snowmobiling website serves as another strong indicator for the interest in snowmobiling. This year, the Go Snowmobiling site received more than 2.4 million hits. 40 percent of those visitors to the website were new snowmobilers or individuals who do not own a snowmobile but are expressing a great deal of interest in owning a snowmobile and going snowmobiling. 20 percent of the visitors to the site visited the rental outlet pages of the site. Indications are that many of the individuals visiting the rental site do not own a snowmobile but want to rent one during their winter vacation. This high level of interest in renting bodes well for future sales and the growth in the snowmobile rental market.
Additional surveys have found that
snowmobilers are active in many outdoor activities. Snowmobilers are also boaters, motorcycle riders, camping enthusiasts, hunting enthusiasts and general outdoor recreationists.
Many families have discovered that snowmobiling is a great winter recreational activity. Research shows people go snowmobiling for reasons such as viewing the scenery, be with family and friends, to get away from the usual demands of life and be close to nature.
State and provincial snowmobile organizations continue to grow and expand club membership. Many organizations report that new trails are being developed to support the positive economic impact of snowmobiling and job growth for the rural community. Economic impact studies generated by universities in North America show that snowmobiling is growing in importance as part of the overall economic engine and job growth for winter tourism. Studies show that snowmobiling now generates more than $30 Billion Dollars of economic activity in North America. The economic activity generated by snowmobiling provides many jobs and investment opportunities and generates considerable tax revenue for local governments which eagerly support snowmobiling.
International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association
SNOWMOBILE SALES OUTPERFORM ECONOMIC GROWTH WORLDWIDE CHICKAREE RIDGE RUNNERS SMC
Hello from The Chickaree Ridge Runners Recreation and Rescue Snowmobile Club. Where has this summer gone, or where has this summer been? Is anyone else tired of all the rain and ready for snow? Our club has been fairly quiet this summer. We did do some work on the finish line of our race track earlier in the spring. Thanks to Ron Kalina, Doug Johnston, and Levi Smith who did the work. We hope our racers will be pleased with it on our race days.
Speaking of races, our race dates for the upcoming season are as follows, Sept. 30th, Oct. 21st and Nov. 4th. The gate opens at 8am, registration is from 9-11am and racing starts at noon. The kitchen opens at 11am and we have a variety of food at reasonable prices, indoor restrooms and bleacher seating to watch the racers. We hope to see all of our usual racers and fans and always welcome anyone who hasn’t been to our races. As usual we have a class for everyone and bracket racing for the ATV’s, and mini-sleds for the kids. Admission is an $8 donation.
We also have an Altoona Curve Game scheduled for August 12th with a picnic style buffet.
Our benefit Poker Run is scheduled for Feb. 10th, 2019. Dr. Don Leckey is planning our trips for the upcoming winter. For more info or to join our club, it is open to the public, a single membership is $10 per year and a family membership is $15 per year. Call Martin Marine at (814) 749-9931 or visit our new website at https://crrsnowclub.wixsite.com/website . Like us on Facebook at Chickaree Ridge Runners Snowmobile Recreation and Rescue Club. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month. They start at 8:00pm and are held at our clubhouse.
Be safe and as always, THINK SNOW, Sincerely,
Chuck Baligush, Club Member
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Hello all from The Pa. Snowseekers!Hopefully everyone has had a great
summer and all have been as busy as the Snowseekers. Some of us participated in our Annual Clarion River Canoe/Paddle/Float Trip, which has been going on now for quite some time, about 35 years now if you count our earlier expeditions down the Allegheny. We’ve toned it down some and now go from Ridgway to Irwin Run, which is just upstream from Halton. The weather wasn’t quite perfect, but was still well attended on the beautiful Clarion River.
Our next event was our 13th Annual Thunder in the Forest Motorcycle Poker Run, which is always the last Saturday in July. For this event, the weather was spectacular, which was overdue after the last few years! We had 38 bikes riding and over paid 60 attendees for Saturday’s ride, with proceeds going to The Pa. Breast Cancer Coalition and other local breast cancer charities. (see photo on page 7) The Hedge Band provided live music well into the evening after a delicious dinner by O’dellish Catering and the door prizes and auction items were drawn. Thank you to all who attended and helped!
The next event on our summer schedule is our annual Highland Open golf outing, which has also been going on for quite some time, probably 35 years or so. It has been held at various layouts throughout the years, with this
year’s being held back at the beautiful Pine Acres C.C. in Bradford, PA. on August 25th. While it will be held after this issue goes to press, I’m sure we will have the usual Snowseeker duffers attending, along with their guests. I can’t wait!
Like most clubs in Pennsylvania, we are always looking for ways to press on with this crazy sport we all love, which brings me to our next event, our 1st Annual Parts-A-Rama, to be held at our Highland Haven clubhouse grounds in Elk County on September 28th and 29th. This will be a buy all, sell all event, so bring your sleds, parts, clothing, trailers, ATV’s, etc. Overnight camping and food will also be available. There will also be a vintage sled area, so let’s see who has what to show off from the other clubs! The Pa. Snowseekers clubhouse is located at 13026 Route 948, Highland Corners, PA. 16735. Call Scott for more info @(724)272-6702 or at [email protected]. It should be a beautiful time to be out in Pennsylvania and start thinking snow, or visit the elk herd and make it a week-end. See you there!
While there you can also tour our beautiful Highland Haven clubhouse. We are currently accepting applications for both Regular and Associate Membership applications. For our Regular membership, you must own at least 1 registered snowmobile in Pennsylvania.
Our Associate memberships are limited to 12 members who would like to use the clubhouse for outdoor recreation such as ATV riding (the Timberline Trailhead is less than 1 mile from our clubhouse), hunting, fishing, etc. in beautiful Elk County, PA. We will have all membership apps available at the Parts-A-Rama, so give us a look while there and ask any member for details.
That’s about it for now. See you soon and in the meantime, Think Snow!
Mark Mueller--Pa. Snowseekers SMCwww.pasnowseekers.org or like us on Facebook
PA SNOWSEEKERS SMC HYNER MOUNTAIN SMCHello from Hyner Mountain Snowmobile Club.
Just want to let everyone know what has been happening, and what is about to happen, up on the mountain. Well, not a lot has been happening due to its being summer and we pretty much shut down for the summer months right after our Annual June Chicken Bar-b-que. Speaking of which, the bar-b-que this year was a great time had by all who attended. The weather cooperated, the meal and desserts were good, but most importantly was the daylong gathering of both current and past members.
Well, as you’re reading this, summer is starting to wind down; hopefully everyone had a great and safe one! WOW, did it ever rain!! Could you just imagine if this winters’ snowmobile season would provide as much snowfall for as many days as it had rained this summer? That would possibly be the best riding season in many, many years! That being said, all we can hope for is a good old fashioned winter with cold temperatures and a lot of snow.
The time is rapidly approaching for us to start getting our sleds, trailers, and riding equipment ready for the new snowmobile season; which, by the way, is only 123 days away as this article was being written.
Well that’s about all for now. Talk to ya next month.
THINK SNOW!!Dan Casey
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MARIENVILLE TRAIL RIDERS SMC
The Marienville Trail Riders Snowmobile Club have been busy this past summer doing work on the trails and preventative maintenance on their two groomers. The BR180 is ready to go and the Track Truck is having some fine-tuning issues done with the drive train. Thanks to Hank Bauer and Jerry Beichner for all their work. (see 3 photos at right) The club just purchased another fuel tank with electric pump which should make refueling much faster.
The club will have their first meeting September 9 starting at 2. The picnic will be held at the Thornton residence which is located at 323 West Maple Street, Marienville. A meeting will be held after to discuss the Michigan trip. Club meetings will continue monthly on the second Sunday of the month starting at 2pm at the Kelly Hotel.
The club will be having their meeting with Highland Snow Seekers, Forest County Snowmobile Club and the US Forest Service on Saturday, November 10 at the MACA building in Marienville starting at 9am.
The Marienville Club will be co-sponsoring a safety class with the Forest County SMC at the MACA building on January 12, 2019 starting at 8 am. SEE YOU AT THE PICNIC!
Jerry Thornton
FOREST COUNTY SNOWMOBILE CLUBVolunteers, where would we all be without
them? It’s amazing what a couple of hard working guys, a couple pieces of equipment, 4 loads of stone, a couple of pieces of culvert pipe and an extra large spray can of Off bug spray can do for a snowmobile trail. When we are riding a snowmobile down a trail, we take for granted the grooming that was done by volunteers to make our day out even more enjoyable.
It starts with a good base, and if there isn’t one, then it has to be built. We have had an extra hot summer but that didn’t stop Terry Wood and Larry Martin from getting a lot of improvements done on Trail 21 in the Allegheny National Forest. (see photo at bottom right) In a couple of months we will be trimming back brush on several trails in our area.
Now it is time for the snow to fly and to get out our toys. I know, patience is not my strong suit.
The Pennsylvania Powersports Show in October gives us all a chance to visit with fellow snowmobilers from across the State. It’s nice to catch up with friends, compare notes on projects in our respective areas and plan rides for the upcoming season. See ya there.
Nelda Martin
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In early 2017, we started putting together the history of people and businesses that sold snowmobiles “back in the good old days”. After starting with YorkCounty, the momentum was already going and we expanded it state-wide. Snowmobiles started to become popular in the early 1960’s. By 1970, there were about 130 different manufacturers, and there were more than 265 brand names of snowmobiles being sold ! Snowmobiles could be bought at small “mom & pop” shops, (often in garages), as well as at large stores such as Sears, Montgomery Ward, and JC Penney. During 1973-75, the so-called “energy crisis” combined with several poor snow winters spelled the end of many of these manufacturers and brands. Today, there are four (4) major manufacturers of snowmobiles. That number has remained constant since the 1985 model year. We are interested in the places that sold snowmobiles not later than 1982-84 or so. We are attempting to record the history of as many of the “old time” dealers that sold snowmobiles as we can. The following pages have them listed in alphabetical order by Counties, then alphabetically by Town names. The number in ( - ) behind each County name is the total known so far. The second number is the number of snowmobile dealers in that county today, if known. (46 counties so far, of 67 total)
PA SNOWMOBILE DEALER HISTORY 1960’s-70’s
Adams County (11) 0Abbottstown – Lincolnway Sales & Service (Charles Chubb) sold YamahaAspers – Clair Showers sold John DeereBiglerville – Deitrich’s Lawn & Garden sold PolarisBiglerville – Fun Season’s sold YamahaBiglerville – O. C. Rice sold Massey Ferguson
Ski-WhizGettysburg – Ingram’s Cycle Shop sold Ski-Doo &
Chrysler Sno-RunnerGettysburg – Reedy Bros. sold John DeereGettysburg – Rider’s Edge sold YamahaHampton – William Heagey sold Boa-SkiHanover – Ray Wilt sold Skiroule, Suzuki, & Arctic
CatYork Springs – Golden Ridge sold Ski-Doo
Allegheny County (1)Emsworth – Bob Tracey’s World of Cycles sold
Yamaha
Berks County (5)Exeter – Ray’s Yamaha sold YamahaFleetwood – The Arctic Cat House (Clyde Yerger)
sold Arctic CatKutztown – Carl R. Bieber Jr. sold Ski-DooMaxatawney – N. H. Flicker sold Massey Ferguson
Ski-WhizOley – Mast Mower Service sold Polaris
Blair County (8)Altoona – Barnharts sold YamahaAltoona – Bill Wertz & Sons sold Moto Ski & John
DeereAltoona – Helsels sold PolarisCresson – Hines Equipment sold PolarisDuncansville – Harshberger sold ScorpionHolidaysburg – Marlin & Allen Marina sold MercuryTyrone – Grover Murray Farm Equip. sold Arctic Cat
& Ski-DooWilliamsburg – Longenecker’s Inc. sold Massey
Ferguson Ski-Whiz
Bradford County (12) 1North Towanda – Baumunk Body Shop sold Ski-DooNorth Towanda – Dick’s Wheel Horse sold Wheel
HorseSayre – Joe’s Marine sold Ski-DooTroy – Card’s Furniture sold Ski-DooTroy – Hoover Hardware sold ScorpionTroy – John’s sold Moto-SkiTroy – ?? Reynold’s sold Moto-Ski ??Troy – The Warner Co. sold AMF Ski-Daddler &
Ski-DooTroy – Troy Equipment sold John DeereWest Warren – West Warren Sinclair sold Ski-Doo
Wyalusing – Kintner Equipment sold Ski-DooWysox – Harry Benjamin’s Garage sold SkiRoule
Bucks County (1)Quakertown – Windy Springs sold Arctic Cat
Cambria County (5)Colven – Sherwood Davis sold Moto SkiCresson – Krug’s sold Arctic CatLoretto – Jerry Sharpe sold KawasakiPatton – Leonard Churella sold Evinrude & MercuryFallen Timber – Millers sold Arctic Cat
Centre County (7) 1Bellefonte – Port’s Body Shop sold Arctic CatCentre Hall – Dennis Royer (& father) sold SkirouleMadisonburg – Kenneth Royer sold Ski-DooPort Matilda (Stormstown) – Brady Beck’s Garage sold AMF Ski-Daddler, AMF Harley Davidson,
Raider, & ScorpionRock Springs – Rock Springs Hardware sold ChaparralSpring Mills – Rishel’s Sales & Service sold RuppState College – Doug Kissel sold Arctic Cat
Chester County (8)Avondale – Thomas Power Equipment sold John
DeereCoatesville – C. W. Strock sold EvinrudeCochranville – Leroy’s sold Arctic Cat & PolarisEagle – Eagle Machinery Co. sold PolarisElverson – Gene Yelick sold Arctic CatParker Ford – Leisure Equipment sold Arctic Cat,
Ski-Doo & PolarisThorndale – Cleon Arnold sold RuppWest Grove – S. G. Lewis sold Massey Ferguson
Ski-Whiz
Clarion County (2)Clarion – Miller’s Farm Equipment sold John DeereClarion – Clarion Yamaha sold Yamaha
Clearfield County (5)Clearfield – Lyken’s H-D Sales & Service sold
Harley DavidsonPennfield – Bennetts Valley Sport sold Arctic CatPennfield – Georgino sold Ski-DooPennfield – Shadducks sold Rupp & ScorpionSabula – Art’s Sports sold Columbia
Clinton County (6) 0Flemington – Red Eye Sports Center sold ChapparalHaneyville – Penn Arctic (Paul Asper) was an Arctic
Cat distributorLock Haven – Snowblind Friends sold Polaris and
was a distributor for parts for all brandsLoganton – Bob Weaver sold PolarisMill Hall – Peter’s Marine sold Ski-DooMill Hall – Art Turner sold Arctic Cat
Columbia County (4)Berwick – Buggs Lowell sold John DeereBerwick – C. H. Reighwimer sold RuppBloomsburg – Evan A. Brownzinkas sold Massey
Ferguson Ski-WhizMifflinville – Dehl’s sold Arctic Cat
Cumberland County (12) 0Camp Hill – Sholly’s Cycle Shop sold YamahaCarlisle – All State Arctic Cat sold Arctic CatCarlisle – Earl Garman sold Ski-DooCarlisle – Denny Brehm sold Brut Carlisle – Gutshall’s sold Polaris, Homelite, & John
DeereCarlisle – Peterman’s Farm Eq. sold Massey Ski Whiz,
AMF Ski Daddler, Alouette, & Grand PrixCarlisle – Zeigler’s Garage sold YamahaMechanicsburg (New Kingston) – Deimler’s Lawn & Garden sold John DeereMechanicsburg – Martin’s Camper Sales sold RuppMechanicsburg – Paxton Enterprises (Lynn Paxton) sold AMF Ski-Daddler, Raider, & PolarisMiddlesex – Bob Eppley sold ScorpionWormleysburg – Harrisburg Seaplane Base sold Ski-Doo & Evinrude
Dauphin County (21) 0Berrysburg – Harner Motors sold Moto-SkiBerrysburg – Henninger’s Mill sold John Deere &
(’85-’02) Ski-DooElizabethtown – Messick’s sold AlouetteGratz – Lettich’s Radiator Shop sold ScorpionHalifax – Sweighert sold Bolens & ColumbiaHalifax – Tobias Equipment sold John DeereHarrisburg – Foremost Equipment sold John DeereHershey – Jim Lowley & Bob Albright sold Polaris Hershey – Reese Pontiac sold Arctic CatHighspire – Kaufman’s Suzuki sold Suzuki
Linglestown – Hammaker Toyota sold Arctic CatLinglestown – Mitch Smith sold AMF Ski-Daddler &
RaiderLinglestown – Jim Gosnell – Jim’s Lawnmower sold
ScorpionLinglestown – Blue Mountain Farms sold Sno-JetLykens – Mattern Sales & Service sold BolensMillersburg – Boyer’s sold Arctic CatMillersburg – Goodling Yamaha sold YamahaMillersburg – Teeter’s Lawn & Garden sold Ariens, Kawasaki, Mallard, & PolarisOberlin – Don Flack sold PolarisSwatara Twp. – Frank Kocevar – Ski-Ko sold Arctic
CatSwatara Twp. – Paxton Street – ????? sold
Phantom
Elk County (1)St. Mary’s – Grotzingers sold Arctic Cat
Erie County (2)Erie – Chet Alek’s sold YamahaWattsburg – Klick’s sold Arctic Cat, Kawasaki, &
Polaris
Forest County (8)Byrontown – Maynard Depew sold VikingDuhring – Bill Summers sold SkirouleMarienville – W.E. (Bill) Snyder sold Ski-DooMarienville – Joe Rodgers sold Arctic CatMarienville – John Hatfiled sold Arctic CatMarienville – Ed Rudisill sold John DeereMarienville – Merv Yeaney sold Moto-SkiMuzette – Dave Lacaze sold Rupp
VINTAGE FLASHBACKS
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Hello from the Laurel Highlands!
We are enthusiastic about the Laurel Highlands Snowmobile Club drag races. We have had racers come to compete from all over. They arrive with vintage, mini, stock, and modified sleds. Maybe this will be the year we set more track records. It is interesting to watch what they can do. Maybe you are the racer instead of the spectator. In that case, we hope you set your personal best times. The races will be held this year on Sunday, September 16, 2018, and Sunday, October 14, 2018. The workday to set up for the races is the Saturday before each race. The races are held under guidance of the race committee with Allan and Shelia Knupp in charge. All questions about the races can be obtained thru [email protected]. Check out www.lhsc.net for up to date information on all club activities.
Our annual end of summer club picnic was held Saturday, August 11,
2018. The club provided drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers, and fresh corn on the cob. Members were asked to bring a covered dish to share. There was a variety of sweet treats like brownies, Jello, homemade pie, and zucchini bread, salads of every type, and casserole dishes. Member Joe Klink brought his 1950 Dodge pickup truck to this event so, the DJ played Car Cruise Music hits from the 50’s and 60’s. After we had eaten from the buffet numerous times, we were treated to our annual hayride out to Seven Springs resort. Bob Ainsley and his wife, Ann, took us on a beautiful 90-minute ride in the beautiful Laurel Highlands. Thank you, Bob and Ann.
The annual Safety Class will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 8:30 AM to 4:30PM. It will be held at the clubhouse under the direction of 6 qualified, certified, and clearance checked instructors. If you sign your
child up for the class, plan on taking the class with them for the day. We believe in a hands-on class for a total of 8 hours. There is no charge for the class and we will feed you. The oldest person to take our class was 84 years of age. If you don’t like good food, good fellowship, and hands on instruction, you can take the class online for $29.50 in just 1.5 - 2 hours. You decide, we know what is best. The class will be held at the Laurel Highlands Snowmobile Clubhouse from 8:30 A.M.---4:30 P.M. on November 10, 2018. You can register by contacting Jim Wilkinson at [email protected] or by phone 724-925-2073.
LAUREL HIGHLANDS SMC
Ainsley, Nichols, and Bitner families in line for dinner.
Bob and Ann Ainsley driving the wagon.
Our last item is the club banquet which will be held on Friday, November16, 2018, at Bell’s Banquet Hall. The buffet is stocked with delicious choices. The award ceremony will be held for the Member of the Year, and several prizes will be given out. Doc Lewis and his wife oversee this event and we look forward to it. Keep the date open for an evening of snowmobile talk with a roomful of people who enjoy our sport. A few nice door prizes will be awarded. Additional information will be forwarded to members in the future.
Until next time - live life to its fullest.Jim Wilkinson & Shelly Buckles
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Franklin County (12) 0Blue Ridge Summit – Hulls Marine sold JohnsonBlue Ridge Summit – Poole’s Store sold Ski-DooChambersburg – M & S Cycles sold Suzuki and
Harley DavidsonGreencastle – Bemisderfer Yamaha sold YamahaGreencastle – Meyers Implement sold Massey
Ferguson Ski-WhizMercersburg – Fred B. Nair sold Arctic CatMercersburg – Smith’s Implement sold John DeereShady Grove – Gerald Gearhart sold Wheel Horse
& PolarisSpring Run – Bare’s Snow Shed sold Ski-Doo &
Arctic CatSpring Run – ??? sold AlouetteWillow Hill – John Baker sold Massey Ferguson
Ski-WhizZullinger – Izer’s Garage sold AMF Ski-Daddler
Fulton County (2) 0Hustontown – Murtz Kawasaki sold KawasakiThree Springs – Larry Staings sold Polaris
Huntingdon County (1)Huntingdon – ??? sold Massey Ferguson Ski-Whiz
Jefferson County (4)Brockway – Starr’s Trailers sold PolarisCorsica – Leadbetter sold Arctic CatPunxatawney – Speed & Sport sold YamahaSummerville – Brosius sold Arctic Cat
Juniata County (1) 0Richfield – Swartz Garage (Harvey Swartz) sold Massey Ferguson Ski-Whiz
Lackawanna County (1)Eynon – Eynon Drug sold Ski-Doo
Lancaster County (30) 2Akron – Lancaster County Marine sold Sno-JetAdamstown – Adamstown Equipment sold John DeereBlue Ball – Shady Maple Ski-Doo sold Ski-DooBuck – Wenger’s Implement sold John DeereChristiana – Ed Kauffman sold YamahaEphrata – B&B Sales & Service sold Moto SkiEphrata – John Bright – Bright’s Restaurant sold
RuppEphrata – Hamilton Equipment was a distributor for
PolarisEphrata / Lincoln – ??? Hummer sold Ski-DooEphrata – Lanco Kawasaki sold Kawasaki, Polaris, &
Ski-DooGoodville – Camp Trailer Sales (Jay Oberholtzer) sold
RuppLancaster – Harley Davidson of Lancaster sold
Harley DavidsonLancaster – Hartman & Lapp sold PolarisLancaster – Wolf Motor sold PolarisLeola – Luke Ressler sold PolarisLititz – Sid Adams Service Center sold Speedway (&
Argo)Manheim – Mark ??? sold Moto-SkiManheim – Manheim Yamaha sold YamahaManheim – West End Lawn & Leisure (Larry Dull)
sold M-F Ski-Whiz & ScorpionMartindale – Lawn Care of PA (Danny Martin) sold
Ski-Whiz, Massey, & RascalMountville – Gayle Kline sold AllouetteNew Holland – ABC Groff sold John DeereNew Holland – Alvin Esh sold Speedway & ColumbiaNew Holland – M&S sold Arctic Cat, 1982-84 PolarisNewmanstown – Northway S&S (Richard Yoder) sold
NorthwayReinholds – Earl Balmer sold PolarisStevens – Gerhart Snow Buggies (Terry Gerhart) sold
Ski-Doo
Strasburg – Metzler Mower sold Wheel Horse, AMF Ski-Daddler
West Grove – Ginn’s Garage sold PolarisWillow Street – Mellott Bros. sold Scorpion
Lebanon County (11) 1Annville – Annville Body Co. sold Ski-DooAnnville – Pat & Son sold Arctic Cat & PolarisJonestown – Blue Mountain Enterprises (Larry Blauch)
sold Scorpion, Moto-Ski, & PolarisJonestown – Howard Neuin sold John Deere &
ChapparalLebanon – Heller Marine sold MercuryLebanon – Jim Hellman – P&P Cycle sold YamahaLebanon – Plasterer’s sold John DeereLebanon – White’s Harley Davidson sold Harley
DavidsonMyerstown – Northside Recreation (Wayne Gassert)
sold Jet Ski ?Myerstown – Harry Schaeffer sold John DeereMyerstown – Wenger’s sold Raider
Luzerne County (4)Berwick – Bill Davenport sold SuzukiBerwick – Eldon Wolfe Power Equipment sold
Columbia & PolarisSweet Valley – Charles Long sold Ski-DooSweet Valley – Russ Majors sold Arctic Cat &
Yamaha
Lycoming County (5) 2Haneyville – Penn Arctic ( ?? Asper) was an Arctic Cat
distributorMontoursville – Country Cycle Shop Inc. sold
YamahaPennsdale – Bubbs Sport Center sold PolarisWatsontown – Kurtz’s sold Kawasaki & Ski-DooWilliamsport – Carl Fila Construction sold Polaris
McKean County (2)Bradford – Troutman Arctic Cat sold Arctic CatDuke Center – Jim Coast Sales & Service sold Ski-
Doo
Mercer County (1)Sharon – Watson, Inc. sold Massey Ferguson
Ski-Whiz
Mifflin County (1) 0Reedsville – Long’s, Inc. sold Massey Ferguson
Ski-Whiz
Monroe County (7)Albrightsville – Getz sold Arctic CatBushkill – Ray Steele & Larry Stottler sold PolarisEast Stroudsburg – Ray Hartman & Son sold Ski-
DooEffort – Bucky Barker / Chestnut Hill Snowmobile
Sales sold Sno-Jet & PolarisMount Pocono – Northeast Distributors was a
Scorpion DistributorStroudsburg – Russ Altemos Sales & Service sold
Sno-JetStroudsburg – Stan Neveil sold Alouette
Montgomery County (2)North Wales – Kellner Lawn & Garden sold Arctic CatQuakertown – Highway Marine sold Mercury
Northampton County (2)Mount Bethel – Horn’s sold PolarisWalnutport – Dieter’s Snowmobile Center (Vince
Dieter) sold AMF Ski-Daddler, Arctic Cat, John Deere, Moto-Ski, and Chrysler Sno Runner
Northumberland County (6)Bangor – Moyers Sawmill (Ray W. Moyer Jr.) sold
Alouette & Boa-SkiHerndon – Zerby Motors sold Arctic CatMilton – Robbins Marine sold Arctic Cat & Ski-
DooNorthampton – Beeke’s sold ScorpionPen Argyl – Pen Argyl Cycle sold YamahaWatsontown – Web Snyder sold Massey Ferguson
Ski-Whiz
Perry County (5) 0Landisburg – Gutshall’s sold John DeereLiverpool – Hess Welding sold PolarisMarysville – Bill Rohrer – Big Bee Boat Sales sold
Arctic Cat & RaiderShermansdale – Bob’s Buggy Sales sold AMF Ski
Daddler & ScorpionShermansdale – Harry Lind Christmas Trees sold
Polaris
Philadelphia County (1) 0Philadelphia – Lummus Supply Co. was a Scorpion
Distributor
Pike County (6)Blooming Grove – Little Johnny’s Body Shop sold
Moto-SkiGreentown – Longwood Marine sold Evinrude &
YamahaHawley – Baker’s Marine sold JohnsonMilford – Crellins Equipment sold Ski-DooPromised Land – Bud Meyers sold Arctic CatPromised Land – Victor Rozelle sold Polaris
Potter County (6)Coudersport – Art’s Sales & Service sold Arctic CatCoudersport – Louis Glassmire sold PolarisCoudersport – Tucker’s sold Ski-DooGaleton – Larry’s Sport Center sold YamahaGermania – Harold Backer sold Arctic CatGold – Dugan’s sold Scorpion & John Deere
Schuylkill County (9)Fountain – Stutzman’s sold Arctic CatHegins – Floyd Schieb sold RuppHegins – Hegins Service Center sold PolarisKlingerstown – Boyer’s sold ColumbiaKlingerstown – ???? sold MercuryPitman – Schreffler’s sold Massey Ferguson Ski-
Whiz & Arctic CatSacramento – Lahr’s Suzuki sold RaiderValley View – Bloch’s sold Sno-JetWeisemple – ???? sold AMF Ski-Daddler
Snyder County (5)Middleburg – Henry Royer Sales sold Ski-DooMount Pleasant Mills – Hess’s Sales sold PolarisPenns Creek – Ernest Loss Sales sold AMF Ski-
Daddler & ChapparalSelinsgrove – Betsikies sold Massey Ferguson
Ski-WhizSelinsgrove – Sprenkle’s Arctic Cat Sales sold Arctic
Cat
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SNOWMOBILE SAFETY CLASSES County PSSA Region Date Location Contact Time Sponsor
Berks County Region 8 October 20 Mark Kieffer’s Farm, Bethel, PA Ann Riegel at 717-933-1039 or [email protected] 8:00am-4:00pm Appalachian Snowmobile Club Pre-registration required by Sept. 30
Lebanon County Region 8 October 27 PSSA Powersports Show- Lebanon, PA PSSA - 1-888-411-PSSA or www.pasnow.org 8:00am-4:00pm Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association
York County Region 5 November 10 Location TBA, Hanover, PA F&S Yamaha 717-632-6382 8:00am-4:00pm F&S Yamaha, SMC of Adams County Limited to 40 students
Clinton County Region 10 November 18 Hyner Mountain Snowmobile Club Dan Casey at 570-875-3006 or [email protected] 7:30am-4:00pm Hyner Mountain Snowmobile Club Limited to 30 students
Lancaster County Region 8 December 1 Akron Fire Company, Akron, PA Janet Auker - 717-859-5455 or 1-866-791-6384 7:30am-4:00pm Sports ‘N Turf of Lancaster & Dutch Trail Cutters SMC Limited to 40 students
Cambria County Region 9 Jan. 5, 2019 Chickaree Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club Clint Elias (724)-349-5369 or (814)-749-9931, 8:00am-4:30pm Chickaree Ridge Runners SMC & Martin Marine Sales, Inc. [email protected] Limited to 30 Students
Forest County Region 4 Jan. 12, 2019 MACA Building, Pine St., Marienville PA Roxanne at 814-927-8218 or [email protected] 8:00am-4:00pm Forest County SMC & Marienville Trail Riders SMC Nelda Martin 724-664-4951 or [email protected]
ATTENTION Clubs, Dealers, Safety Instructors–Please schedule your Safety Class dates as soon as possible and send the information to the Keystone Snowmobiler
for inclusion in our Master List of Snowmobile Safety Classes.
PSSA Regions
Another year has gone by and we are getting ready for the annual PSSA Powersports Show, again this year at the Lebanon Expo Center.
If you are not familiar with how you can sell your equipment at the Powersports Show, here is a quick explanation: Bring your equipment and walk to the Used Sled Corral table. Fill out a 3-part carbon-less form for each item. You can save time by printing a sample form from the website (www.papowersports.com) and filling in all the info before coming to the show. Then transfer the info to the 3-part form. Pay the fee for each unit. Our friendly volunteers will then unload sleds and move trailers into the building. We do the rest!
On the form you will list the selling price and indicate if you are firm or
negotiable on that price. You will list a ‘bottom line’ price if you choose negotiable. Our volunteers will not reveal the ‘bottom line’ to a potential buyer, but will attempt to get the highest price for you. If we sell your unit, we collect the money and hold it for you. Machines or money must be claimed no later than 5 pm on Sunday, an hour after the show closes.
Those machines that are not sold during the show are often sold later, as a result of someone seeing it at the show. They tell another person in the days following the show, that person calls for info, and the deal is made!
For current PSSA members, the fee for each unit (sled, trailer, motorcycle, or ATV) placed in the Corral will be $25.00.
Pay the fee when you arrive with your machine.
For the non-members, we will not require that they join PSSA, but the fee for them will be $60.00 per unit. If they wish to join, they will save ten bucks by doing so, as the consignment fee will be $25., and the membership is $25., for a total of only $50.00.
For those persons buying a unit, PSSA members can make a purchase with no extra charge, non-members will be charged a fee of $35.00.
We expect most non-members to recognize the value of PSSA membership and make a decision to join (so they can save the extra ten bucks!). If a person does not wish to join, PSSA gets the additional ten dollars!
2018 USED SLED (And Other Toys) CORRAL One very important feature of the Used Sled Corral is the great group of volunteers that make it happen. Over the years we have learned to know a number of fine folks who help at the Corral, some help a few hours and others help many hours. Each and every one is appreciated; we can’t do it without you. For those of you who would like to join us and help with the Used Sled Corral, please contact us at the KEYSTONE SNOWMOBILER. (717)633-5051 or [email protected] We will be glad to hear from you.
Peggy & Henry Hartman
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Sullivan County (5) 0Dushore – Jack Gainer – Gainer’s Gas Station sold
Arctic CatDushore – Tourscher Garage sold RuppEagles Mere – Hanley’s Happy Hill sold PolarisEstella – Calvin Beinlich sold PolarisMuncy Valley – Dale Peterman sold Arctic Cat
Tioga County (3)Blossburg – Bob’s Sales & Service sold Arctic CatKnoxville – Bill Darcy sold Arctic CatMansfield – Wilson Arctic Cat & Hodaka Motorcycles
sold Arctic Cat
Union County (5)Harleton – Buttorf’s sold Arctic Cat, Poloron, &
RuppHarleton – ???? sold Sno-JetLewisburg – Campbell’s Sales & Service sold PolarisMilton – Robbins Marine sold Ski-DooWinfield – County Line Sales (George Slobodian) sold
Rupp & Ski-Doo
Wayne County (7)Honesdale – Baer Sports Center sold Moto-Ski &
?Polaris? Honesdale – Diettrich’s sold YamahaHonesdale – Horst Marine sold MercuryHonesdale – Murray Co. sold PolarisHonesdale – Palmer’s sold Sno-Jet & KawasakiHonesdale – ?? sold John DeereNewfoundland – Frankie Doll sold Skiroule
York County (35) 4Dillsburg – Paxton Enterprises (Lynn Paxton) sold
Polaris (82-87)Dillsburg – R. D. Kennedy sold Arctic Cat & YamahaDover – Jack Dawson sold ???? (held drag races
at his place)Dover – Harbold’s Trailer Sales sold ChapparalDover – Neiman’s sold Massey Ski Whiz, Scorpion,
& Arctic CatEast Berlin – Harold Claybaugh sold RuppGlen Rock – Neuhause’s Inc. sold John DeereHanover – Becker’s Lawn & Garden sold Scorpion &
PolarisHanover – ‘Reds’ Neiderer sold Moto-Ski &
EvinrudeHanover – Sheets Bros. sold Bolens Diablo Rouge &
AMF Ski-DaddlerHanover – W. E. Sell Sporting Goods sold Johnson
Skee-HorseHanover – W. L. Sterner sold ?Wheel Horse? & John
DeereHanover – Whitey’s Cycle Center sold Ski Lark &
KawasakiHanover – Willet Marine sold MercuryHellam – Gene Frey sold John DeereJefferson – Ed Wagner sold Viking, AMF Ski-Daddler,
& AllouetteLewisberry – Bob’s Weld Shop sold Wheel Horse &
PolarisLewisberry – Brawley Distributing Co. was a Polaris
DistributorLewisberry – Forgas’ L&G sold Moto-SkiLewisberry – Miller’s sold NorthwayLewisberry – Slonaker’s Esso sold RuppManchester – Emrich Chevrolet sold Ski-RouleManchester – Jacoby’s sold Moto Ski, Mercury, &
Chaparral Thomasville – Harry Altland sold ChapparalRed Lion – Bill’s Auto Sales sold ScorpionSeven Valleys – Gus Farm Equipment sold Ski-Whiz,
Massey FergusonShrewsbury – ?? Winemiller sold Rupp
Spring Grove – Amos Altland sold Arctic CatSpring Grove – Clair Altland sold Moto-SkiSpring Grove – Luckenbaugh Chevrolet sold Ski-DooStarview – ???? sold ColumbiaYork – Laugerman’s H-D sold Harley DavidsonYork – Osborne Marine Sales sold Ski-DooYork – The Workshop (Terry Strickler) sold YamahaYork Haven – Slonaker’s sold RuppNorthern Maryland (8) 0Oakland (MD) – Bill’s Marine sold Arctic CatFinksburg (MD) – Carroll County Marine sold Ski-DooLineboro (MD) – Wertz Garage sold Wheel Horse & Arctic CatFrederick (MD) – Gladhill Tractor Mart sold John DeereWestminster (MD) – Finch Services sold John DeereWestminster (MD) – Pete’s Cycle Co. sold Yamaha & Chrysler Sno-RunnerWestminster (MD) – Reichlin’s Inc. sold Massey Ferguson Ski-Whiz
SNOWMOBILE MANUFACTURERS IN PENNSYLVANIA :
1963 – Kellett Aircraft Corp. Willow Grove, PA built about 100 “Blue Goose” machines1968-69 – Corrugated Metal Container Corp. (CMC), Archbald, PA built “Ski-Jet”1969 – Poloron, Scranton, PA built Poloron “Stallion” sleds, later production was moved to Michigan City, Indiana1967-72 – AMF, York, PA built “Ski-Daddler”, 72-75 built components for Harley-Davidson sleds that were
assembled in Milwaukee, WI1971-75 – Ray Gorski, Corry, PA built “Gorski” snowmobiles1972 – New Holland, New Holland, PA - built two prototype snowmobiles
Most recently updated: July 13, 2018
Can you add information to this list? If so, please e-mail it to: [email protected] or phone 717-633-5051
Thank you, Henry Hartman
www.pasn w. rg
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(REGION)UNDERLINE INDICATES 100% PSSA CLUB
ACE SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 12) WAYNE COUNTY
792 TORREY RDHONESDALE, PA 18431
570/729-7865ALLEGHENY RIDGE RUNNERS SNOWMOBILOE CLUB (R 2) ALLEGHENY COUNTY
1005 LAWTON STREETTARENTUM, PA 15084
724/448-7399APPALACHIAN SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 8) BERKS COUNTY
7171 ROUTE 183BETHEL, PA 19507
717/933-1039ARMENIA SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 11) BRADFORD COUNTY
PO BOX 6SYLVANIA PA 16945
570/297-2598BALD EAGLE SNOW RIDERS (R 10) UNION COUNTY
PO BOX 161LAURELTON PA 17835
570/768-8734BLUE MOUNTAIN SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 8) LEBANON COUNTY
PO BOX 144ANNVILLE PA 17003
717/273-1282CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA SLEDS & TREADS (R 10) LYCOMING COUNTY
PO BOX 223HUGHESVILLE PA 17737
570/916-2984 www.sledsandtreads.com
CHICKAREE RIDGE RUNNERS SMC (R 9) CAMBRIA COUNTY
763 PIKE ROADJOHNSTOWN PA 15909
814/749-9931CHOCONUT VALLEY RIDERS CLUB (R 12) SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY
PO BOX 152BRACKNEY PA 18812
570/663-2041DUTCH TRAIL CUTTERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 8) LANCASTER COUNTY
10 N HERSHEY AVELEOLA PA 17540
717/940-7887FLYING TIGERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB
7617 ARLINGTON NWMASSILLON OH 44646
330/854-5647FOREST COUNTY SMC (R 4) FOREST COUNTY
PO BOX 91TIONESTA PA 16353
440/867-8682www.forestcountysnowmobileclub.com
GLENDALE LAKE SMC (R 9) CAMBRIA COUNTY
PO BOX 174PATTON PA 16668
814/329-1113GOD’S COUNTRY BLACK FOREST SMC (R 7) POTTER COUNTY
P.O. BOX 204GALETON PA 16922
814/435-2435HILLTOP HOWLERS SMC (R 4) CLEARFIELD COUNTY
6453 ROCKTON MOUNTAIN HWYROCKTON PA 15856
814/371-8686
HYNER MT. SNOWMOBILE CLUB INC ( R 10) CLINTON COUNTY
PO BOX 83JERSEY SHORE, PA 17740-0083
570/769-7648https://hynermountainsnowmobileclub.com/
SNOWCAM: https://sites.google.com/site/hynermountainsnowcam/
KANE AREA SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 4) MCKEAN COUNTY
PO BOX 511KANE PA 16735
814/837-7808LAUREL HIGHLANDS SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 3) WESTMORELAND COUNTY
P. O. BOX 91JONES MILLS PA 15646
724/593-7008www.lhsc.net
LEHIGH VALLEY SNOWMOBILE ASSOC. (R 6) LEHIGH COUNTY
1930 TERWOOD ROADHUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA 19006
215/659-6349MAPLE SUMMIT SNOWMOBILERS, INC. (R 3) SOMERSET COUNTY
2533 HARRISON CITY ROADEXPORT PA 15632
412/480-7068http://maplesummitsnowmobileclub.com
MARIENVILLE TRAIL RIDERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 4) FOREST COUNTY
P.O. BOX 72MARIENVILLE PA 16239
814/927-8477marienvilletrailriders.com
MCKEAN SNOWRIDERS (R 1) ERIE COUNTY
PO BOX 27MCKEAN PA 16426
814/476-7984N.E. PA SNO-TRAILS, INC. (R 12) WAYNE & SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY
PO BOX 113FOREST CITY PA 18421
570/679-7669PA GRAND CANYON SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 7) TIOGA COUNTY
4814 ROUTE 6 WELLSBORO PA 16901
570/724-2888www.pagrandcanyonsnowmobileclub.com
PA SNOWSEEKERS SMC (R 2) BUTLER COUNTY
PO BOX 542ZELIENOPLE PA 16063
724/452-0836PIGEON HILLS SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 5) YORK COUNTY
PO BOX 3HANOVER PA 17331
301/987-8922www.pigeonhillssmc.org
PIKE COUNTY SNO RUNNERS (R 12) PIKE COUNTY
PO BOX 550GREENTOWN PA 18426
570/226-4188POCONO RIDGE RUNNERS SMC (R 6) CARBON COUNTY
585 HONEYSUCKLE LANELEHIGHTON PA 18235
570/386-2580POE VALLEY SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 9) MIFFLIN COUNTY
85 NOERR LANELEWISTOWN PA 17044
717/994-0005
POTTER COUNTY SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION (R 7) POTTER COUNTY
PO BOX 82COUDERSPORT PA 16915
570/971-3775PRESQUE ISLE SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 1) ERIE COUNTY
12130 FRY ROADEDINBORO PA 16412
814/490-1754www.snowmobilepisc.com
PYMATUNING TRAIL BLAZERS (R 2) MERCER COUNTY
P.O. BOX 28JAMESTOWN PA 16134
814/720-6584RED ROSE SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 8) LANCASTER COUNTY
1167 OLD LINE ROADMANHEIM PA 17545
717/273-1282ROLLING RIDGE MOTORSPORTS CLUB INC. (R 3) WESTMORELAND COUNTY
2827 BOWMAN AVEMCKEESPORT PA 15132
412/537-7760www.rollingridgeclub.org
SCAGBURNER’S SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 9) CAMBRIA COUNTY
386 FRIENDS AVE., PO BOX 344BEAVERDALE PA 15921
814/487-5959SENECA HIGHLANDS SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R4) MCKEAN COUNTY
305 STICKLES HOLLOWSMETHPORT PA 16749
814/598-5041SNOWMOBILE CLUB OF ADAMS CO (R 5) ADAMS COUNTY
PO BOX 272ARENDTSVILLE PA 17303
717/633-6690http://smcofadamscounty.org
SOUTHERN POTTER SMC (R 7) POTTER COUNTY
PO BOX 31AUSTIN PA 16720
814/647-8440southernpottersnowmobileclub.org
ST MARYS AREA SNOWMOBILE ASSOC. (R 4) ELK COUNTY
264 WEST CREEK ROADST. MARY’S PA 15857
814/594-7825www.smsnowmobile.com
STATELINE SNO-TRACKERS (R 1)P O BOX 37
CONNEAUT OH 44030440/536-4190
www.sno-trackers.orgSUGAR VALLEY SNOWRIDERS (R 10) CLINTON COUNTY
PO BOX 143LOGANTON PA 17747
570/725-3854SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY SNOWMOBILERS ASSOC. INC. (R12) SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY
PO BOX 552MONTROSE PA 18801
607-206-6387TIONESTA VALLEY SMC (R 1) WARREN COUNTY
694 MOHAWK AVEWARREN PA 16365
814/726-2774
TRI COUNTY SNOW BLAZERS INC (R 1) ERIE COUNTY
PO BOX 227CORRY PA 16407
814/664-2117www.tricountysnowblazers.com
TRIANGLE S SMC (R 1) ERIE COUNTY
PO BOX 2 EAST SPRINGFIELD PA 16411
814/434-6999www.trianglessnowmobileclub.org
VALLEY TRAIL CUTTERS (R 11) COLUMBIA COUNTY
P O BOX 419MILLVILLE PA 17846
570/204-2802WALES SNO-DRIFTERS INC (R 1) ERIE COUNTY
PO BOX 11283 ERIE PA 16514814/440-0595
www.walessnodrifters.comWARREN COUNTY SNOWMOBILE CLUB INC (R 1) WARREN COUNTY
PO BOX 76SUGAR GROVE PA 16350
814/726-0315WASHBURN TRAILRUNNERS SMC
PO BOX 561WASHBURN ME 04786
207/455-8439WEST END TRAILBLAZERS INC. (R 7) POTTER COUNTY
PO BOX 69ROULETTE PA 16746
814/544-7345
PSSA MEMBER CLUBS
LODGING:19TH GREEN MOTEL
PO BOX 37, 2761 STATE ROUTE 28OLD FORGE NY 13420
315/369-3575CHRISTY’S MOTEL
PO BOX 854, MAIN STREETOLD FORGE NY 13420
315/369-6138COLTON POINT MOTEL (R 7)
4643 RT 6WELLSBORO PA 16901
570/724-2155DEB’S CROSS FORK INN (R 7)
PO BOX 314CROSS FORK PA 17729
570/923-1619NORTHERN DOOR INN
356 W MAIN STFORT KENT ME 04743
207/834-3133NORTHERN OUTDOORS SNOWMOBILE RESORT
1771 US ROUTE 201, P O BOX 100THE FORKS ME 04985
207/663-4466QUALITY INN & SUITES
13954 STATE HWY M-28NEWBERRY MI 49868
906/293-3218THE FOREST LODGE & CAMPGROUND (R4)
44078 ROUTE 66MARIENVILLE PA 16239
814/927-8790THE SPOONWOOD INN (R4)
5509 ROUTE 6KANE PA 16735
814/561-1365WINSLOW HILL BED & BREAKFAST/WALNUT ACRES (R 4)
2313 WINSLOW HILL ROADBENEZETTE PA 15821
814/787-4212
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS (Region)
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HARTMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY (R 5)2286 BLACK ROCK RD
HANOVER PA 17331717/633-5051
PRINOTH264 NH ROUTE 106
GILMANTON NH 03237603/267-7840
ROCK RUN RECREATION (R 9)PO BOX 94 1228 ST LAWRENCE ROAD
PATTON PA 16668814/674-6026
RETAILCHERRY SPRINGS COUNTRY STORE (R 7)
4477 CHERRY SPRINGS RDCOUDERSPORT PA 16915
814/435-2176CHOKO DESIGN
6505, BOUL. METROPOLITAIN ESTST-LEONARD QUE H1P1X9
514/327-7994TOURISM :ALLEGHENY NATL FOREST VISITORS BUREAU (R4)
PO BOX 371BRADFORD PA 16701
800/473-9370KELLNER SNOW TOURS LLC (R 6)
495 HEFLIN RDSCHWENKSVILLE PA 19473
610/287-6594
(SLED BRAND) (REGION) BAER SPORT CENTER (P) (R 12)
330 GRANDVIEW AVENUEHONESDALE PA 18431
570/253-2000BEST LINE EQUIPMENT (R 10) (P)
890 LYCOMING MALL ROADMUNCY PA 17756
570/308-3015BEST LINE POWERSPORTS (R 10) (P)
2031 GENERAL POTTER HIGHWAYCENTRE HALL PA 16828
814/237-0897BILL CASE POLARIS S-S (P) (R 12)
408 WELCOME LAKE ROADBEACH LAKE PA 18405
570/729-7402BONALLE AUTO SALES (R 8)
501 EAST PENN AVENUECLEONA PA 17042
717/269-5777BONNER SPORTS & RV (R 10)
5335 N. STATE RTE 44JERSEY SHORE PA 17740
570/753-3801BUSCHYBOYS MOTORSPORTS (R 1)
PO BOX 82MCKEAN PA 16426
814/897-6206CAMPBELL-PETERSON TRAIL & TURF (A, Y) (R 2)
220 HADLEY ROADGREENVILLE PA 16125
724/588-4533CANYON MOTOR SPORTS (P) (R 7)
PO BOX 207GAINES PA 16921
814/435-2878F & S YAMAHA & MARINE INC. (Y) (R 5)
1800 SMITH STATION ROADSPRING GROVE PA 17362
717/632-6382FISK DISTRIBUTING, INC.
1274 N. LYNDONVILLE ROADLYNDONVILLE NY 14098
585/765-2466
DEALER & ACCESS. DEALER MEMBERS
FLETCHER’S SALES & SERVICE (A) (R 2) 701 GEORGETOWN ROADHADLEY PA 16130-1209
724/253-3225GELLNERS SALES & SERVICE (A) (R 2)
1516 PERRY HIGHWAYPORTERSVILLE PA 16051
724/368-8490 HENRY H. HARTMAN STEINER SALES & SERV. (R 5)
2300 BLACK ROCK RDHANOVER PA 17331
717/637-3741 HORN’S OUTDOOR (P, S) (R 6)
1169 MT BETHEL HWYMT BETHEL PA 18343
610/588-6614HOWARD’S INC. (A, S) (R 7)
10 ICE MINE ROADCOUDERSPORT PA 16915
814/274-9800KENNEDY RV & POWERSPORTS, INC (A) (R 5)
1394 OLD YORK ROADDILLSBURG PA 17019
717/432-9741KERMIT K KISTLER INC. (P) (R 6)
7886 KINGS HIGHWAYNEW TRIPOLI PA 18066
610/298-2011KEYSTONE MOTORIZED TOY STORE (Y, P) (R 9)
16432 DUNNINGS HIGHWAYDUNCANSVILLE PA 16635
814/696-5420KNEPPERS REPAIR (R 3)
1315 INDIANTOWN ROADSOMERSET PA 15501
814/445-2499KURTZ MOTORSPORTS INC. (S) (R 10)
151 BRYSON RDALLENWOOD PA 17810
570/538-2160KURTZ PERFORMANCE, LLC (R 8)
791 FLEETWOOD LYONS RDFLEETWOOD PA 19522
610/944-7660LAKE COUNTRY MOTORSPORTS INC. (P) (R 7)
56 N BULLOCK ROADMANSFIELD PA 16933
570/662-2215LARRY’S SPORT CENTER (Y) R 7)
RT 6 PO BOX 236GALETON PA 16922
814/435-6548LEISURE TIME HONDA-SUZUKI (S) (R 1)
729 E. COLUMBUS AVE.CORRY PA 16407
814/664-4606M & S SALES & SERVICE (A) (R 8)
3385 DIVISION HWYNEW HOLLAND PA 17557
717/354-4726MARTIN MARINE SALES (P) (R 9)
763 PIKE ROADJOHNSTOWN PA 15909
814/749-9931METZLER AUTO, TRUCK & TRAILER (R 9)
3979 COVE MOUNTAIN ROADMARTINSBURG PA 16662
814/793-3726MOORE’S GARAGE (R 10)
2336 PIKES PEAK ROADALLENWOOD PA 17810
570/772-7062MOSITES MOTORSPORTS (S) (R 3)
1701 LINCOLN HIGHWAYNORTH VERSAILLES PA 15137
724/864-2800MOTOSPORTS CYCLE SHOP INC. (R 5) (S)
2117 BALTIMORE PIKEHANOVER PA 17331
717-632-7093
MOYERS OUTDOOR POWER EQUIP. (R 6) (P, Y)403 MAIN STREET
HARLEYSVILLE PA 19438215/256-6163
NEIMAN’S GARAGE & EQUIPMENT (R 5) (A)704 EAST CANAL ROAD
DOVER PA 17315717/292-2101
NORTH-SOUTH CONNECTION TRAILER SALESMAIN STREET
OLD FORGE NY 13420315/369-6334
PAT & SON SERVICE CENTER (A, P) (R 8)1500 N STATE RT 934ANNVILLE PA 17003
717/867-4406READING BOAT WORKS INC. (A) R 8)
1084 CEDAR HILL DRIVEREADING PA 19605
610/926-4739SHERWOOD GROVES POWERSPORTS (S) (R 11)
454 GOLDEN MILE RDTOWANDA PA 18848
570/265-2107
SLEDTRACK115 ALLEN RD
PORT CRANE NY 13833607/693-1031
SMITH MARINE (R 6) (S)573 EAST BUTLER AVE.
NEW BRITIAN PA 18901215/345-1621
SPORTS ‘N TURF OF LANCASTER (P, S) (R 8)4126 OREGON PIKEEPHRATA, PA 17522
717/859-5455SPORTS ‘N TURF OF POTTSTOWN (P, S, A) (R 8)
2568 SCHUYLKILL RDSPRING CITY PA 19475
610/495-7122THE SHOP (R 1)
8518 SOUTH LAKE ROADJAMESTOWN PA 16134
814/720-5843
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