Missed this thread until it was updated this morning!
Anyway, if you click
HERE it will bring you to the "Hot News" page of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association for a better explanation of the fee increase.
The NHSA is the parent snowmobile organization that represents the 100+ clubs in the State and has approximately 30,000 members.
Some of you may know that I serve as the Secretary of this great organization, and also am an instructor for the Fish & Game's ATV and Snowmobile Youth Safety Classes (besides being a rabid sledder
).
Except for the Executive Director and her Secretary, located at the Organization's headquarters in Tilton, all positions in the organization are voluntary.
Last year's low snow along with the depressed economy have made it very difficult for a number of Clubs to make it through the year. Additionally, all Clubs depend on volunteers to clean and maintain the trails, groom in the winter and help with fund raising. Except for a small portion of the State's 7000+ miles of trails, the State does not own or maintain the system. The system is primarily made up of trails crossing private properties that are permissioned, built and maintained by various club volunteers spread across ths State.
New Hampshire's rates are still the best deal in New England. And when compared to a day of skiiing, fishing or hunting still a bargain, in my humble opinion!
Lot's of new and exciting things coming to the sledding community this winter. Check in soon with your local Club, or contact the NHSA directly (or drop me a PM anytime) for a list of all the fantastic things planned statewide for the upcoming snowmobiling season.