Study predicts hotter weather, less snow Jul 20, 2009
He said winter sports that depend on snow -- snowshoeing, snowmobiling, skiing -- will be "greatly diminished," and hotter weather will reduce the number of stream miles that can support brook trout and other wild trout populations. The hotter climate also will cause higher smog levels in metropolitan areas and negative impacts on respiratory health. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tester: Forest bill balances interests Jul 19, 2009
Creates three new recreation areas called either national recreation areas or recreation management areas that aim to solidify trails for activities ranging from mountain biking to snowmobiling and ATV use ... Puts aside an area for snowmobiling use at least until the next revision of the Lolo Forest Plan. (Missoulian, MT)
Pilot was a community leader Jul 5, 2009
He loved snowmobiling and family is important to him, said friend Jon Baltes of Hampton. I know he was real involved in getting the Christian day care started in Latimer. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Visitors bureau developing marketing campaign Jul 2, 2009
The eight-point plan being developed by Trainor Associates includes one to three marketing campaigns directed at certain aspects of the county and supplemental campaigns based on activities such as snowmobiling, fishing and hunting. Requests for proposal were sent out for the project and made eligible only to companies in Oneida County, Blazosky said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Sales tax cash will keep Minnesota forest wild Jun 29, 2009
And people will have access for activities like snowmobiling and fishing the lakes and streams that drain into the Mississippi River. That land will forever be forest, said Michael Kilgore, head of a state council that decided the Upper Mississippi Forest Project will get some of the first cash raised when the state sales tax goes up July 1. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Where to hit the slopes Jun 26, 2009
Then look no further than Austria where most resorts offer ballooning, curling, hang-gliding, skating, hiking and snowmobiling. And if you happen to be at an Austrian Ski resort over the festive season then get set to celebrate with an awesome Christmas Market and New Year's Eve party. (iAfrica.com)
A life of sacrifice Jun 17, 2009
Joe Whiteside / Daily Record ELLENSBURG Rodeo, ranching, roofing, contracting, construction, snowmobiling, furniture sales the list goes on. It seems there isn t much Matt Webb hasn t had his hands in at one point or another. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Make a splash Jun 6, 2009
Many venues combine water parks with skiing, snowmobiling, and rock climbing. Plans for Schlitterbahns Vacation Village include an indoor skydiving simulation and a 221,000-square-foot sports store with shooting galleries, sport simulators, and a 65-foot Ferris wheel, as well as a 16,000-gallon aquarium. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Groups challenge lynx decision May 28, 2009
Critical-habitat designations may restrict how land is used, and the suit comes less than a month after one filed by Wyoming and Washington snowmobile groups challenging the lynx designation as a threat to snowmobiling. Shawn Sartorius, lead lynx biologist for the Fish and Wildlife Service in Helena, said in early May that the agency does not see "a basis for those fears.". (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
4-1 vote closes roads to ORVs in Elmira Twp. May 26, 2009
2220 wrote on May 25, 2009 8:27 PM:" I think orv's should be givin a chance. Look at the money that is made each year from snowmobiles. They are allowed almost everywhere. I strongly agree that the business in these smaller towns would benefit quite a bit from this. I have listened to a few complaints, most being about the noise. Listen, the proposal states having a speed limit of 25mph I believe it was. A four-wheeler or dirtbike passing your house at 25 miles per hour would only take a few... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
$1M for mechanic school? May 22, 2009
justthinkaboutit wrote on May 20, 2009 11:20 PM:" I, just, can't, believe, my, eyes! One Million Dollars for 12, 12 jobs...??? Maybe...If the town is serious about any kind of education, they should expand NW College into Cody even more. Or if the town is REAL serious about generating long term sustainable revenue, they should look more into the recreational aspects of the surrounding area. You want to make Cody a destination and not just a pass through to YNP, right? Then utilize something more... (Cody Enterprise, WY)
US Forest Service chief announces land grants May 19, 2009
The area has also provided numerous recreational activities such as hiking, hunting, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. 2009 The Associated Press. (Concord Monitor)
Ellensburg's Anthony Huber found guilty of arson May 16, 2009
During Huber s arraignment, Kittitas County Deputy Prosecutor Candice Hooper said Huber told KVFR investigators that he had two cans of gasoline in his bedroom for a snowmobiling trip he was going to take with a friend on Dec. 1. Huber also told Elliott he was eating at the Olive Garden in Yakima at the time of the fire. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Chamber showcase highlights business May 15, 2009
She noted the obvious winter sports available to guests like skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling and reminded Showcase visitors of the beauty of the mountains in the summer months. "We get a lot of business from the Capital Region so we decided to come here and make our presence better known," Kelley said. (Community News Weekly, NY)
David Joseph Goettl May 14, 2009
I have also enjoyed fixing and selling old cars, hunting, fishing, camping, ATVing, snowmobiling, golfing, and following the Packers, Brewers, and NASCAR (Go #2). In 1965, I started playing drums for one of the hottest Rock and Roll bands in the area, The Marques (love ya, Mike). (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Island Park resident seeks School Board seat May 13, 2009
My hobbies include hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and riding the dunes. I am seeking this opportunity to serve our community and provide an unbiased outlook on issues facing our school district. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
What to Do at Grand Beach on Lake W... May 13, 2009
Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are activities people of all ages can enjoy, while ice fishing on the frozen lake and snowmobiling around the area attract many visitors as well. Hiking, skating, and mountain biking are a few of the other activities available. (Suite101.com)
Palin still an easy target May 7, 2009
Palin weathered those headlines and others about her snowmobiling husband, Todd. As the campaign moved forward, she was undercut more by her own performance in a series of nationally televised interviews. (Boston Globe)
The call of the wild, luxury style Apr 20, 2009
The spa-yurt and wellness center provide the psychic restoration necessary after a day snowmobiling or trail riding. In recent seasons, snowshoeing has joined dog sledding as the must-try trek of the winter season. (MSNBC -- Travel)
A long way from home Apr 15, 2009
" And she seems willing to plunge right into it once she finds it."I am a huge adrenaline junkie, but have not had the chance to experience any of the (Butte-area recreational offerings such as hunting, fishing, skiing, rafting, boating, water skiing, snowmobiling, etc ... But snowmobiling sounds like fun and I will give anything a go at least once. (Montana Standard, MT)
Snowpack report details Apr 10, 2009
country skiing and snowshoeing felt like work; ditto for snowmobiling in some areas. For those who. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Winter visits to Yellowstone Park decline by 13 percent Apr 7, 2009
The North Entrance is open year-round to Cooke City, a popular snowmobiling destination. The park spent 325,000 this winter to keep Sylvan Pass avalanche-free, which was used by only 97 snowmobilers. (Montana Standard, MT)
New Hampshire issues first climate plan Mar 30, 2009
The report said future changes could hurt the lucrative skiing and snowmobiling industries, lead to more droughts and floods, boost air pollution and hurt forestry and agriculture. Slowing development to preserve forests is critical, the report said, because trees absorb and store large amounts of carbon and provide a renewable fuel. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Skiing South Dakota Style Mar 26, 2009
Besides skiing, the area offers plenty of other stuff to do, including scenic snowmobiling, gold mine tours, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, fine dining, and gambling in the famed saloons of Deadwood. And if you ski like the party I was with, you're sure to find a yard sale or two. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Less winter ice found on Great Lakes Mar 24, 2009
Researcher Jia Wang said ice loss can cause other problems, including the destruction of the eggs of fall-spawning fish by winter waves from an open lake, erosion of coastal areas unprotected by shore ice and less winter recreation on the lakes such as snowmobiling or ice fishing. The Coast Guard has estimated it cost more than $245,000 to rescue 134 fishermen from a huge ice floe off Ohio last month. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Forest County snowmobile trails to close March 18 Mar 19, 2009
Do not ride your ATVs on snowmobile trails and jeopardize the future of ATVing and snowmobiling in Forest County. Tell us what you think. (Forest Republican, WI)
Badger-Two Medicine: Motors banned from area Mar 18, 2009
Winter recreation like snowmobiling and ice fishing, for example, bring revenue to the reservation, Tatsey wrote in a March 16 letter to the Forest Service. Our position is that motorized access and use should be reasonable but should not be at the expense of world-class wildlife habitat and water quality. (Missoulian, MT)
Snowmobile trails close Mar 18, 2009
For all intents and purposes I dont think theres really anyone still snowmobiling. We were waiting for a late snow storm but with the latest melt down and the temperatures we felt it was the right time to close the trails. (Forest Republican, WI)
Snowmobiling going strong - Pack, weather keep riders on trails Mar 13, 2009
The banner hanging by the door welcomes members of the Helena Snow Drifters snowmobiling club, which has gathered for its annual poker ride. The saloon also plays host to the fabled Bigfoot hunt and inside, where it s dark and smells of smoke, photos from the past adorn the rough wood walls. (Missoulian, MT)
Area's Best Girls Mar 12, 2009
If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: Australia Three people I would like to have dinner with: Martin Luther King Jr., Barack Obama and my grandpa When I'm not playing sports, I'm: hanging out with friends or working It would surprise some people that I: go hunting, fishing and snowmobiling When I get older I want to be a: veterinary My sports role model: Jackie Robinson My everyday role model: my parents I can't go a day without: my car and cell phone Biggest superstition: I... (Algona Upper Des Moines, IA)
Cold front brings snow, traffic problems to Upper County Mar 7, 2009
This hasn t been a primo season so far for snowmobiling, either ... Up until now, she said, it s been a pretty bad (snowmobiling) season. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Mall seeks partnership with Kelso to revive I-5 sign Mar 7, 2009
DW wrote on Mar 6, 2009 11:32 AM:" AIRIC, yes, that's why we should exploit Mt. St. Helens for all she's worth. Lodging, ski resorts, snowmobiling, hiking, hunting, hang gliding, rafting, site seeing, education, the list is almost endless. ". kelsokid18 wrote on Mar 6, 2009 11:59 AM:" 1. RTLL- Radio Shack left the mall because of the high rent, and moved to Triangle.2. The sign is ancient, and the parts are no longer available means just that, there isn't any option, not even if Radio Shack and... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Newman staying out of boxing ring Mar 7, 2009
The family has also tried extreme snowmobiling, powerboat racing and bungee jumping. The first bungee jump got Scott's attention, he said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
• Six receive Young Womanhood Recognition Mar 7, 2009
She likes to read, play the piano, go jet skiing and snowmobiling and drive fast cars. The Young Women leaders in the Twin Falls 15th Ward are Jenna Johnson, Robin Schenk, Brenda Traveller and Ann Crandall. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Avalanche danger returns to ‘high' Mar 7, 2009
The arrival of cold snow after more than a month of winter drought produces enticing skiing, boarding and snowmobiling, Bones said. But, he warned, when mixed with an unstable snowpack the recipe can be a rude awakening to those navigating solely on joy-pilot. (Missoulian, MT)
Avalanche safety Mar 3, 2009
Joyce said that while he doesn't know about the situation surrounding the slide that killed three Caribou County men who were snowmobiling near Alpine, Wyo. Friday, taking precautions can reduce the odds of being involved in an avalanche. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
West Yellowstone in March is the place to be Mar 3, 2009
Nestled between Yellowstone Park and the Continental Divide, West Yellowstone, its immense valley and the mountains beyond, offer a variety of winter recreation, from Nordic skiing to snowshoeing and snowmobiling ... Winter may be winding down in other places, but weve still got plenty of winter fun to have with snowmobiling, backcountry or track skiing or crust cruising, snowshoeing and did we mention bird and wildlife watching. (W. Yellowstone News, MT)
Snowmobilers teach rookies Mar 2, 2009
Besides rides on the simulator, he also teaches how to dress -- in layers, no cotton or sweatpants -- to regulate body heat for snowmobiling success, and avalanche awareness including using beacons and other tools to find buried snowmobilers. Avalanches have claimed a number of lives this year, including three snowmobilers on the Idaho-Wyoming border on Friday. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Avalanche kills three Mar 1, 2009
In his free time, she said there was no place Scott loved more than the mountains and no activity he loved more than snowmobiling. Sims Funeral Home officials in Soda Springs said Teichert didn't have any family in the area. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Some more snow to shovel and plow Feb 26, 2009
George Czeck and daughter Cheryl were up snowmobiling for a few days ... He enjoyed some snowmobiling on Saturday. (Forest Republican, WI)
Snow surfing Feb 26, 2009
Snowmobiling, he said, is a lot more fun than riding waves ... Snowmobiling, he says, gives you a workout. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Cable news: Reporter confronts terror, thrills of zip-line Feb 20, 2009
There's hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling just to name a few. But me, I generally choose to enjoy it from the comfort of a climate-controlled ski lodge, sitting in a bar or restaurant looking up at Lone Mountain from behind giant picture windows. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
Winter Season Safety Tips Feb 20, 2009
"We participate in different activities during this season than we do during the rest of the year. Skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling are fun sports but are not without some risks. Seemingly simple activities like walking outside to get your mail can be a disaster if there is ice on the ground," says Rachel Rohde, MD, spokesperson for the AAOS and orthopaedic surgeon. Before you lace up your ice skates or bring that snowblower out of the garage to clear the driveway, the AAOS recommends the... (Pekin Times, IL)
It gets their motor running Feb 19, 2009
Snowmobiling exciting activity for clubs, families ... "Then we do a day of snowmobiling." ... Like Alpine skiing, snowmobiling is, at some irreducible level, about speed. (Boston Globe)
To the Editor: Master plan is unrealistic Feb 18, 2009
maintain northern Michigan recreation (golf, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, skiing. . (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Lack of snowfall hurting local businesses Feb 18, 2009
But he anticipates the snowmobiling enthusiasm to return along with the snowfall expected during the next few days. - Advertisement. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Snowmobile crashes: Speed is the No. 1 factor Feb 17, 2009
Webb Police Chief John Russell, whose department has investigated 16 snowmobiling accidents so far this year, said out-of-towners might be slightly more likely to have accidents because they re not familiar with specific trails ... Old Forge heavily promotes snowmobiling tourism on its visitors Web site, proclaiming itself to be the snowmobile capital of the East ... Overall, Denapole said, snowmobiling is a safe sport. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in SE Portland identified Feb 14, 2009
"Family and friends are devastated by the tragic loss of Aaron. He was a loving friend to all man and animal. He loved snowboarding, snowmobiling and the outdoors. As well he cared for many dogs the last of which was Magnus, who he left behind. Friends and family encourage anyone with information about the incident or those responsible to please contact the police.". More Headlines. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
More of this story Feb 12, 2009
"During the winter, Doug's time away from the store is spent snowmobiling," said Kim. "We both enjoy mainly horse activities, like those at the Saddle Club," said Doug. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Extra light lessens danger, lifts moods Feb 10, 2009
In skiing as in snowmobiling or, for that matter, mountain biking, you can kind of get into the Zen of things and let yourself flow through the terrain. This is easier to do than to explain, although not at all easy. (Anchorage Daily News)
Discover thePowder Highway Feb 10, 2009
There are eight alpine resorts and dozens of backcountry, heli and snowcat ski operators, along with other activities, from snowshoeing to dogsledding to snowmobiling. A destination for skiers from the Calgary area and Europe for years, the Powder Highway has mostly been an untapped resource for U.S. skiers and boarders. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Michigan offers skiing and lots of it Feb 7, 2009
Snowmobiling is popular statewide, particularly in the Upper Peninsula, which boasts an extensive trail network. Or, for a real up-north experience, try driving a sled dog team or take a horse-drawn sleigh ride. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Tracks times two - For quarter-century, Missoula couple has cross-country skied Lolo Pass, beyond Feb 7, 2009
The Lolo Pass Visitor Center makes a great base for skiing or snowmobiling adventures on the Montana-Idaho border. It s located about 45 miles west of Missoula on U.S. Highway 12. (Missoulian, MT)
