CAUTION

Logging will be taking place on Frisby this season. The contractor will be completing some pre-logging work in the next few days. Please watch for equipment working and give them lots of space. An alternate route has been established and will be groomed in the coming days. There will be two road crossings (warning signs will be posted). Please stop at these crossings and check for logging traffic. Parking is the same however the booth will be moved to the till pit (1km up the trail) in the next few days. Booth staff will provide you with updates and or further instruction there. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the office at 250-837-3325.

Press
Release

Snowmobiling Economic Benefits Realized Worldwide

Haslett, MI, November 1, 2011 – The snowmobile community generates over 28 billion dollars in economic activity in North America. Snowmobiling supports over 90,000 full time jobs and generates millions of tax dollars. There are many ways that snowmobiling impacts on the economy. The production and sales of
snowmobiles and the related products generates substantive economic impact and  employment. In addition, there are thousands of snowmobile dealers and  distributors of snowmobile parts that generate significant economic impact locally and nationally.

The largest single impact of snowmobiling can be seen in studying the Tourism Activity reports. In addition to snowmobile tourism, there are many snowmobiling events which generate millions of dollars of economic impact which are not considered in economic impact studies. Whether it is a snowmobile grass drag, an oval race, snow-cross race or a hill climb, they all collectively have a positive impact on the economy.

Communities that embrace snowmobiling benefit directly from recreational snowmobiling.  Snowmobilers build trails that make communities more attractive in the winter and summer. Trails are one of the most sought after community amenities anywhere in North America for prospective homeowners.

Along those lines there is a considerable amount of money spent developing and maintaining trails by the snowmobile clubs and associations along with related government agencies and trail partners. The many weekends in September and October involving trail clean-up, brushing, signing and general repair generate
positive economic activity for the community supporting snowmobiling.

All local businesses thrive during season, as those local businesses provide meals and lodging, gasoline, repair parts, and more.

Snowmobiling provides considerable health benefits, and the economic impact of healthy vibrant citizens must be considered. Studies show that snowmobiling requires positive physiological demand that has a beneficial effect on health and fitness. It has been determined that recreational snowmobiling is associated
with moderate intensity cardiovascular demand and fatigue inducing muscular strength challenges similar to other activities such as alpine skiing and rock climbing. The rigorous physical activity associated with snowmobiling is recognized as being positive by the American College of Sports Medicine and should be considered to be a benefit to the overall economy and to the local region.

Snowmobiling generates snowmobile trails and supports family activities which helps build friendships and better communities – and a healthy active populace.

Read SnoRiders Magazine’s Full Special Snoscene Report Here.

A special thank you to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District for a $10,000 grant towards the operation of the trail grooming program.  These funds are appreciated and clearly indicate that the Board of Directors for the CSRD value and consider snowmobile tourism important for our region and specifically Revelstoke. The success of the snowmobile trail grooming program is largely dependent on sponsorship dollars and we truly appreciate this grant.

If you are concerned about the recent increase in areas closed to snowmobiling in the Revelstoke area, please sign a copy of the letter to Premier Christy Clark.  Letters are available by clicking on the following links.  

Snowmobiler’s Letter to Christy Clark

Concerned Individual’s Letter to Christy Clark

You can email  a scanned copy of your letter to laroy@telus.net or sledrev@telus.net

fax a copy to ~ 250-837-3524

Or 

Mail a copy to:

Revelstoke Snowmobile Club

P.o. Box 1849

Revelstoke, BC

V0E 2S0

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!

The Snowmobile Revelstoke Society and the Revelstoke Snowmobile Clubhave unofficially been informed of the complete closure of Caribou Basin and the partial closure of Keystone / Standard Basin. 

The SRS and the RSC are working hard to protect your riding areas.  Recently we attended the International Snowmobile Congress to solict help from the International Snowmobile Community.  This help was forthcoming. 

A letter to Premier Christy Clark has been drafted outlining the concerns of snowmobilers in regards to these closures.  

To sign a copy of the letter ~ click here

To read a copy of the presentation to the International Snowmobile Congress Attendees ~ click here

If you would like to recieve updates on this issue please forward your email address to sledrev@telus.net

600 SUMMIT  E-TECH – REWARD OFFERED

Stolen from the km. 13 parking lot on North Fork logging road – Mustang Lodge parking lot/snowmobiling trailhead on Friday April 8. (Malakwa-Craigallachie area)

2010 Ski Doo Summit 600 E-tech.  Black with blue decals – 2 up seating.   Has an old metal luggage rack behind the seats (this is unique).  The sled belongs to Mustang Lodge and there is a $500 reward for any information leading to it’s recovery.

If you have seen this sled, or have any information, please contact Nick at:    1 888 884 4666    or   info@mustangpowder.com

Please read the following special notice recieved from Sites and Trails British Columbia – Click Here 

Please also be sure to check the avalanche bulletins before you ride.

http://www.avalanche.ca/cac/bulletins/latest 

Please make informed decisions and ride safe!

Special Public Avalanche Warning

Wide Spread Weak Layers Cause for Concern for Recreational Backcountry Users