Posted by Hey Fellow Snowmobilers!
Here are some basic talking points to use if you have to encounter any public discussion on our sport……
Six Points Regarding the AWSC and Our Trail System
- Snowmobiling allows families to enjoy these public trails regardless of their age and physical condition.
- Not everyone has the ability to hike, bike & ski.
- Snowmobile safety courses certify riders as young as (12 Years Old)
- Tradition, family bonding, outdoor enjoyment.
- Much of the infrastructure on these state trails was paid for by snowmobile program money & built and maintained by volunteers.
- The snowmobile program is completely funded by the registration revenue and trail pass revenue paid by snowmobilers.
- The trails are all maintained by snowmobile clubs & their volunteer members.
- Snowmobiling has massive positive economic impacts to TOURISM throughout the entire state of Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin boasts 25,000 miles of trails built, maintained and used by Wisconsin’s 600 snowmobiling clubs – We have 15 Clubs with approximately 1000 Members in Dane County alone.
- Snowmobiling clubs value the environment – we work directly with the Wisconsin DNR and are required to follow rules and regulations.
- Snowmobile clubs appreciate and value relationships with landowners.
Some Additional Points………
- Our Accident and Fatality rate has been dropping, while sled registrations and miles ridden have really risen in recent years! Our AWSC Clubs work hard to provide and maintain a safe system.
- “Destination Riding” has been the new norm for snowmobilers… Choosing trails and loops that provide picturesque experiences and destinations that feature Wisconsin as “The Place to Ride”!
I hope this helps!
Sam Landes
AWSC Director-Dane County
AWSC Legislative Committee Chair
Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs
7353 Springhelt Drive
Dane, WI 53529
608-849-7680
608-513-3591 cell
[email protected]