Trails are open at this time with the area receiving anywhere from 9-12 inches of new snow to go on top of the good base we already had in most spots. It’s still snowing and it’s expected to snow a little more through the upcoming weekend. Because of the new snow groomers will have to wait to go out until trails are packed down a little by the snowmobiles. Things could be a little bumpy this weekend but still in good condition so get out there and ride so we can smooth things out.

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NY DMV Offices will be closed on Saturday for the remainder of the snowmobile season.

www.post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/551943.html

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Trails are open at this time although rain and seasonal temperatures are expected on Monday. This will impact the trail system a little, but shouldn't be enough to close the trails. They are saying colder temps and more snow after the day of warm weather so hopefully trails will be in decent shape for this next weekend. As of right now some portions of the trail system are excellent and others are bare because of traffic and warmer weather over the weekend. Overall trails are still very rideable, we will update conditions before next weekend.

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Please read this article about snowmobile safety, registration funds and riding on the Chautauqua Lake.  This issue presents itself yearly, please stay off the lake and use the trail system

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YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED!  Please read this message and act by sending a letter to the Governor.  We cannot let them take our funds set aside for snowmobiling.

Governor Paterson has proposed in his 2010 Executive Budget to “sweep” $5 million dollars from the snowmobile trail development and maintenance fund into the general fund over the next several years.  What you may not be aware of is that the Governor proposes to sweep $1 million from the trail fund this current fiscal year! This unprecedented sweep, coming less than two years after a previous attempt to take $1 million during the 2008-2009 budget process.

This unprecedented sweep is being proposed less than two years after a previous attempt to take $1 million during the 2008-2009 budget process was avoided with the understanding by NYSSA and its supporters that similar raids would not be attempted in the future. Governor Paterson stated in a press release at the time that the state would “ensure that money from these registration fees will be spent in a way that specifically benefits snowmobilers… solely on trail maintenance and related program activities.”

If not amended by the Legislature, the Executive Budget will redirect $1 million from the Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Fund to the state’s General Fund each year, and expand the authorized uses by the state of these funds. This will have a tremendous negative impact on trail maintenance activities as the loss of these funds reduces the reimbursement rate clubs get per mile for the costs of trail maintenance. One million dollars represents over 20% of the total trail fund monies and is far in excess of what the state needs to maintain and develop the minimal trail mileage on state lands.

Every snowmobiler needs to take action immediately by writing the their legislators and the Governor to head off the snowmobile trail fund raid this year!  Please write a letter to each one to ensure they know how many people from their districts are opposed to this action.

If you utitlize an example letter below, it is critical that you personalize your letter with your own comments on this matter in a clear and respectful manner.

Example letter to Governor Paterson (MS word format)
Example letter to Governor Paterson (Text file)

Example letter to your State Senator or Assembly Member (MS word format)
Example letter to your State Senator or Assembly Member (Text File)

Find your NY State Senator contact information here, Find My State Senator
Find your NY State Assembly Member contact information here, Find My Assembly Member

To view NYSSA President Mike Fischer's letter to legislators this week click HERE
To view Governor Paterson's July 10, 2008 press release click HERE 
 

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Come out and ride! Trails are still in great condition with groomers going out on a regular basis. As of 2/17 we are getting even more snow, which should add a fresh few inches before the weekend. There is still ice under the base around corners so be careful through the woods and stay RIGHT. The ice castle is still standing for those who haven’t seen it yet.

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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.

As most of you know we run on the honor system for candy and pop in our clubhouse refrigerator. This system hasn’t been working as we’ve only been collecting 50 dollars for every 100 we spend on refreshments. We’re currently looking for a candy vending machine or a newer more energy efficient pop machine. We would love a donation but would consider buying one for cheap if you have one available. One machine with a combination candy/pop would be great if someone knows of one for cheap.

Contact us via email by viewing our Club Information page

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We will be having our annual pancake breakfast on Saturday 2/20 from 9AM-11AM at the clubhouse. Trails will be in great shape so please stop by and have breakfast with us and be sure to drop a few bucks in the donation can. These donations go directly into the trail system you ride on.

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Finally!! After grooming 3 weeks of stale worn out snow Mother Nature has graced us with a fresh 6-12 inches of snow in the areas that were marginal. Groomers have been out in full force trying to smooth out the trails for the weekend. With all the new snow, conditions should be super nice for the weekend so be sure to come out and enjoy all the events we have going on with the ice festival and all club ride-in. There is still ice under the snow and hidden dangers under the powder so be careful and stay on the trails. There will also be lots of families out this weekend so stay RIGHT and slow down through the woods and around corners.

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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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