The organized snowmobile food-chain starts with you, an individual club member. You and your club belong to a state association. Your state association, in turn, belongs to the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) and they are part of the International Snowmobile Council. Similarly, the Canadians are represented by the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Associations (CCSO), the Swedish b... Read full article

The American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) has entered into a Cooperative Agreement with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to develop and operate a Snowmobile Safety and Access Resource Information Center. One part of this project includes identifying (1) new snowmobile safety and access products which should be considered for development and (2) existing products needing revision or updating. (All existing products mentioned below can be viewed at www.snowmobilers.org ) Depending upon priorities and available funding, these products could be developed over the next one to three years through ... Read full article

Want to get a taste of ISC 2012 but can't attend the whole week? Join us on Friday for an action packed day at a special rate for SAM Members only. For the ridiculous low rate of $30 you can participate in a whole day of workshops and attend the big bash in the evening. Check this out! 10:00 – 11:00 Workshop: Groomer Drag Operation. Learn the correct techniques for getting the most out of your drag under a variety of trail conditions. Speaker, Mike Heino, Mogul Master. 11:00 – 12:00 Workshop: Association & Clubs are a Business… Really! Learn to run your club as a professional business rather than a s... Read full article

This year’s nominee has served his club in many capacities: trail boss, landowner liaison, club president, and oftentimes the official club dish washer. He is instrumental in organizing club events, flipping burgers or pancakes… whatever needs to be done. As a volunteer, he is usually the first to arrive and the last to leave. As you can tell, he is a hands-on guy, maintaining the club’s trail clearing gear and grooming equipment. Not a day goes by during the season that he isn’t tinkering on club equipment, often times making modifications to improve durability or performance. He does all of this as a volunteer,... Read full article

This particular club has an understanding of what makes organized snowmobiling succeed. Their actions speak for themselves. They are extremely active, hosting family events just about every weekend during the season, several of which are fundraisers for charities. They maintain some of the best trails in the state, taking pride in overcoming unforeseen difficulties that can ruin a section of trail. They participate in town activities, landowner recognition and are long-time supporters of the Snowmobile Expo at the Big E, showcasing an attractive club booth. They always attend SAM meetings and present a detailed r... Read full article

Every club needs inspiration. Sometimes the action of a single member can be the impetuous to make wholesale change. Such is the case with grooming equipment. Making the jump to larger equipment is intimidating, both in cost and trail maintenance. This particular club had limited resources, so a member took it upon himself to build a groomer and drag from whatever he could get his hands on. He used his own funds and proved that the club was ready for the next big step. It proved so successful that they soon began work on a second large machine. The end result is better trail conditions and increased membership, f... Read full article

Typically the recipient of this award operates in the shadows, their name and whereabouts a mystery to the majority of club members. It’s rare that anyone ever witnesses the actual duties being carried out. What they discover are the results. The club newsletter shows up in member’s mailboxes, complete with advertisements. A new club map suddenly appears in local shops and it even corresponds to new markings on the trails. Who did that? Did you se the new grooming equipment the club got? Who came up with the idea to do all that fundraising? Did you notice the trails were groomed last night, who the heck did that,... Read full article

This family has been described as true ambassadors of snowmobiling. While many riders are seasonal recreationalists and put the season behind them in March, this family stays active all year, it is more of a lifestyle than a hobby. They are active in every facet of club activities, from the website to grooming. They participate in the organization of club functions and are key in fundraising efforts. Their work is not limited to the club. They are leaders in the state association and have been instrumental in the development of the SAM charity program, the SAM youth group and hosting the International Snowmobile ... Read full article

The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts charity committee and the SAM Delegates decided at our first meeting in the fall to continue our support Camp Sno-Mo in providing a week of camping for a Massachusetts resident. Camp Sno-Mo is an Easter Seal camp providing camping for children and young adults with disabilities and special needs. Our goal was to raise $1,600, which would provide two persons a week of camping. Let’s put our heads together to be able to find a way to raise that amount next year. We as snowmobilers value our time spent outdoors, working in the woods, preparing our trail systems for a wi... Read full article