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Events: For a calendar of events, click on Events on the top menu. The next four events are listed to the left. You can click on an event to get the details.
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January 26, 2012

The Leona Old Iron Ride was a blast! We had lots of sleds, good snow conditions, a beautiful winter day, good food & beverages and lots of fun people! Nothing could be better! Read more about it on the forum, lots of news and pictures. Check it out! You do not need to register to read the information on the forum; however, as a non-registered user, you may not be able to view the pictures and you will not be able to post anything. You do not need to register to view the forum, click on “forum” at the top of the home page.

The next ride will be Mooch’s Pinch at Caldron Falls on Saturday, January 28th. Come to enjoy watching or participating in the radar runs earlier in the day and then take a vintage pinch around the area, guided by Mooch. Details were in the newsletter (now posted on the web site; at the top of the home page, documents tab, click on newsletters). This ride is a go! Snow conditions may not be the best, but it won’t be bad. And the way this year’s going, we’re easier to please when it comes to riding!

On SUNDAY!!! SUNDAY!!! Yes I said SUNDAY!!! January 29th, Repoman will head up a ride leaving from downtown Florence, riding through the Spread Eagle Barrens and into Spread Eagle for a rest stop at the Chuck Wagon. Return trip to Florence will be via trail #2 on the grade, making a loop of about 20 miles. Repoman has posted information about the ride on the forum and will keep us updated on any changes, but as of now this ride is also a go! Good news! Rides that haven’t been canceled!

IMPORTANT STATE WIDE NEWS FLASH!!!! BUS TRIP TO MADISON! RSVP—-ASAP!

The AWSC will sponsor a bus trip to Madison WI on February 15th to show support for passage of the CAP/STEP proposal! RSVP to Jeff (Autolube) Schwaller @ woodticks@centurytel.net by February 1st if you would like to participate in the trip. Buses furnished by the AWSC will pick up people from all areas of the state to meet with legislators in Madison to promote the bill. Coming from this area, the bus will leave from Wausaukee and make pick ups along the way. Get more details from Jeff. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!!

As you probably know by now, state snowmobilers have been working to change the way we register our sleds in Wisconsin. The AWSC has moved forward with introduction of the CAP/STEP program (LRB-3295) as it is vital to the future of the snowmobile program in Wisconsin. It is designed to generate revenue for the program while providing an incentive for sled owners to become active members of a local club. Briefly stated, it would make registration of a snowmobile a one time event for as long as you own the sled. Annual trail passes would need to be purchased and displayed on each sled. Cost for club members & AWSC members would be $15 and for non members it would be $35. The complete bill and more information can be found at www.awsc.org. If you can’t make the bus trip, please call your legislator immediately to ask them to co-sponsor LRB-3295. Toll free number is 1-800-362-9472. Operators will help direct your call to correct person for your area,  or you may email www.legis.wisconsin.gov.

Trail Update as of January 26, 2012

Marinette County trail conditions vary greatly from area to area. In the northern part of the county, Dunbar trails are groomed and in good to very good condition. The Goodman, Fence & Florence County area seemed to get the most snow and conditions are good. Pemenee’s are snow covered over an icy base and being groomed this week, but generally could use more snow. To the south and east, the snow is marginal and most trails are poor or remain closed. Be sure to check before you go! I recommend going to www.travelwisconsin.com or checking each club’s web site for updates. Time’s a tick’en and this isn’t what we were looking forward to, is it? But if you look around, you can find good places to ride! Happy Trails!