The upcoming weekend of 2/13 - 2/14 is the annual Ice Castle Extravaganza. Stop by the lakeside park for a bite to eat, ride the groomers, watch fireworks and view the ever growing ice castle! Ton of events that are very fun for the entire family so bring everyone out to have a good time. To find a full event schedule, please view the Chautauqua Lake Chamber of Commerce website Click HERE

We also need help giving snowmobile rides and directing traffic across the street from the park. If you can help us out with either of these activities please email our Events director to sign up for a time with the following email address. clscevents@chautauquasnow.com

We will also be having our annual all cub ride in on 2/14 at the fireman’s fairgrounds in Stockton from 11AM-3PM. We’ll have plenty of food from local companies like stews, hot dogs and much much more. Stop by and get a bite to eat on the trail and don’t forget to donate to the groomer fund cans.

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Trail conditions are still holding but conditions are very marginal in some spots because of the lack of snow. Some corners and trails are down to dirt while others are in good shape with plenty of base to groom. We are still grooming some trails at this time to smooth out the bumps and trying to drag snow from the woods to fill in some bare spots. Snow and cold temps are in the forecast for the rest of the week so hopefully we get some much needed snow.

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Trails are still open and should remain so for a while with cold temperatures in the forecast. We have received a few inches of new snow but we still need more to improve conditions throughout the entire county. Conditions are excellent in some places and marginal in others because of the low snow cover. Groomers have been out doing what they can to smooth things out but there are still some holes in places and lots of ice so be careful. Overall it should be a good weekend to be out there riding. Be sure to stop by the clubhouse to check out the new 2011 Yamaha Snowmobiles. Yamaha is the first manufacturer to bring Power Steering to the snowmobile market, stop by and test out this new technology.

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Please note that the Lake Shore Savings bank will have a supply of $2 bills on hand the week of Presidents Day for all snowmobilers to purchase. The NYSSA has asked that these bills be used by snowmobilers when making snowmobile related purchases to bring to light the amount of dollars the sport of snowmobiling brings to our economy.

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Trail system is open and conditions are improving. The cold weather and a little snow have allowed us to get the groomers out to smooth some of the rough areas. There is still lots of ice and some water holes are open so be careful. Some of the fields have blown bare because of the high winds over the past few days, so grooming areas have been limited to where there is snow. Some trails have more snow than others but overall conditions are starting to improve nicely. Hopefully we get more snow this week and the trails should reach a good status by next weekend.

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Trails are open as of right now and its still snowing. Lots of water holes and bare spots out there but hopefully with more snow tonight and tomorrow we'll have good coverage by the weekend. BE CAREFUL and take it easy until things freeze back up.

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Trails are currently closed due to rain and warm weather and lack of base. The 3+ feet of snow we received a few weeks ago is pretty much down to nothing and the current base on the trails is not enough to support riding. Colder temperatures are expected to return this week, so hopefully we’ll get enough snow to ride soon.

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Unfortunately, due to the lack of snow the bonfire ride in Brocton has been canceled.

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Trails are still open at this time but they will be closing on Sunday night because of thin snow cover on the trails. Very warm temperatures are expected on Sunday(1/24), which will require their closure until further notice. Cooler temperatures are expected after the warm up and Lake Erie is open again, so LE snow warnings could return.

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We are happy to announce that Yamaha Motor Company will be at our very own CLSC clubhouse on February 6th and 7th to showcase their new snowmobiles for the 2011 season. Take advantage of this opportunity to ride some of the newest and coolest sleds on the market. These new sleds are being releases on 2/2 and have been rumored to be the first ever snowmobiles with power assisted steering. No matter which OEM you like, an introduction of something like this is a must see. As we know ATV’s have been popping up all over with power steering, be one of the first people in the country to try this new technology. We will post more details here after the models are released so you know what to expect at the Demo Event!!

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Trails are still open at this time and we do not anticipate having to close them but conditions have deteriorated greatly from what they were a couple of weeks ago. Warm weather and traffic has beat up the base pretty bad and it’s been to warm for grooming. There is cooler weather in the forecast so hopefully we will be able to get the groomers out at night to smooth things out. We need more snow and cold temps to return so some of the holes can freeze back up.

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Warmer temperatures have moved into the region, not good news for the base we just set. Temperatures spiked in the mid 40's today making a lot of the snow settle. Trails are still fine as of right now but with warmer temps expected into the weekend the base will start to get mushy and some holes might open back up. If its too warm please take it easy so we dont ruin the base we have. Hopefully the colder weather will return soon.

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A bonfire will be held at the property of Rick and Dot Barnes January 16th from 1-4PM. The location is about 300 yards from the French Creek Tavern heading toward Clymer on the C4 trail. It is also the first place on the left of Redding Road as you leave the Tavern. Signs will be posted on the day of the event. Chili, hot dogs, and pop free for all club members (as supplies last). Donations for the groomer fund are appreciated. Hope to have a couple of club groomers there available for the kids to ride in. Family fun event, hope to see you all out there...

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Please note that the event cards issued with the memberships has a mistake for the Stockton All Club Ride-In.  The All County Ride-in is actually being held on Sunday 2/14/2010 rather than 2/7 as indicated on some of the event cards.  Sorry for the mistake and we hope to see you there!

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All trails are open and in great shape. Groomers have been out in full force and the snow has finally settled down so we have a very nice base. Cold temps are expected over the next week so riding should stay very good for the foreseeable future. Stay safe out there and if you are taking pictures of all this snow, please share some in our photo gallery by uploading your own.

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There will be a Spaghetti Dinner & More event this weekend to benefit the family and children of the late Jamie Miller-Helwig. This benefit is located just off the C4B Brocton trail and includes Spaghetti w/Tossed Salad, Roll, Drink & Dessert all for $6.00 and is All you can eat!!

Event Time: Noon – 5PM
Location: John W. Dill Post #434
American Legion
Main Street - Brocton, N.Y. 14716
(Just off the C4B Brocton trail)

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NYS DMV Will be doing Snowmobile Registrations this Saturday from 9-3 at the HR Clothier building Located on RT 394 in Mayville.

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All trails are open with more than adequate snowfall for riding and grooming. Portions of the area have over two feet in spots, so beware of things under the snow. Groomers are out but with all the powder snow and wind, it’s been difficult to get a good base going. Conditions will continue to improve over this week once things freeze and the snow settles down. Trails should be Good++ by the weekend.

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Overall trails are in fair condition with the majority of snow falling south around French Creek/Clymer and over east around Ellington. Trails up north have limited snow and are somewhat marginal. Heavy snow was falling around French Creek as of 9PM.

Things are a little bumpy out there but some places are really nice. Not enough snow in some places for the groomers to be out in full force, so you’ll have some bumps. If it keeps snowing like it is now they’ll have enough snow down south to get some serious grooming done. The snow is the white fluffy kind so groomer work will not be the best but should help a little.

There are some holes out there still, but things are freezing up nicely. Trails are in fair condition with some spots being better than others. With more snow expected this week and cold temps in the forecast Trails might reach a "Good" or better status by next weekend.

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As of 12/29 the trails in Chautauqua County are open on a limited basis. Trails have yet to freeze so there are lots of water holes and hazards on the trail. Some clubs have not opened their trails as of yet so please be courteous while riding the trail system if you see some trails are closed. Colder temperatures are expected this week with more snow expected before the New Year. Hopefully conditions improve to a “good” status by the weekend!!

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We are having our annual clubhouse weiner roast on January 2nd at the CLSC clubhouse on Hannum Road. The roast will be held from 1-3PM or until we run out of food. All proceeds generated from these events go right back into the trails and groomers. We’d like to thank Smith's Hot Dogs and Quality Markets of Mayville for sponsoring this year’s event!

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All trails in Chautauqua County are current closed at this time due to lack of base and warmer temperatures in the forecast. Warm temperatures are expected this week, which will make conditions dangerous so please stay off the trails. Colder temperatures are expected after the warm-up, which might harden a base if it’s not ruined by riders riding this week. Waiting the extra couple of days will make the trails better in the long run after the temps decrease and we get more snow.

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Our first winter storm is on the way and snowmobile season is right around the corner. The trails are still closed due to hunting season so please do not ride. We know it's hard to keep the sleds garaged for another two weeks, but our trails depend on the landowners. DO NOT make them angry by abusing the trail system.

We have added a new map to our website to allow you to see snowfall depth across the region. This map is updated throughout each day and will give you a good idea of where to ride if you are coming from out of town. This map is for reference only, always call the snowphone for up to date conditions before traveling. This map can be reached from our trail conditions page or by visiting the link below

Regional Snow Depth Chart

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The Chautauqua County Sheriffs Department is offering a Snowmobile Safety Training Course on December 29th & 30th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Mayville Fire Hall. This class is limited to 30 students and each student must be at least 10 years of age. You may not be able to preregister for this course, as the website says only the first 30 through the door get in. If you have any questions please call 716-753-4929.

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County Legislator Fred Croscut (Republican) organized a meeting of local officials, state elected representatives, law enforcement and members of the area's snowmobile clubs recently. Held last weekend at Webb's in Mayville, the meeting provided a forum for discussion. Information was shared about such issues as snowmobile registration procedures, the economic impact of snowmobiling, the role of snowmobile clubs, and priorities regarding law enforcement...

We thank www.observertoday.com for publishing this article and have included it in our blog for future reference. Click below to read the full article.

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CLSC is hosting a Trail Signage Course at our clubhouse on 11/11/2009 at 7:30PM. This will allow anyone to learn more about the states requirements for signing snowmobile trails in Chautauqua County. We like to have a good turnout for these events, so your attendance is greatly appreciated.

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We need a 220 volt air compressor for the garage at the clubhouse to run our air tools. We don’t want to spend too much money but we are looking for a 60 Gallon 7HP compressor with at least 11.8 SCFM. If you have something similar, please contact us with a good price or donation.

We are also looking for 3 diamond plate truck toolboxes for our groomer drags. This allows us to carry tools, saws, and other items needed while grooming the trails. You can see a picture of how we’ve attached these to our drags by visiting the photo gallery. Please contact us if you have something we can use. This will allow us to keep the insides of the new groomers clean and safe.

Contact us via email by viewing our Club Information page

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WE NEED YOUR HELP!! We have trail work parties every Saturday and Sunday from Labor Day Weekend until all the signs are up and trails are open.

Bring your 4-wheelers, chain saws, or just come and help clear brush, and post trail signs with us. Lunch is usually provided, call Steve Smith at 679-8299(cell)/(clscvp@chautauquasnow.com) or Jeff Richards at 716-753-6960 to get on a scheduled work party.

Those who work 15 hours on the trails will receive a 10% Bonus Program Gold Card, and those who work 25 or more hours will earn a 15% Platinum Card. This program makes it easy for the membership and businesses to share the costs of trail maintenance. After all, we both benefit from well maintained and groomed trails!

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Welcome to our new club blog. This will allow us to keep you up to date on all the events and news dealing with the club. Everything from trail condit...

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