The United Snowmobile Alliance, Off-Road Business Association, One Voice and the United Four Wheel Drive Association generally support a slightly modified version of Alternative 2 of the Shoshone National Forest Proposal. These organizations support keeping the High Lakes Wilderness Study Area open to snowmobiling as proposed by Alternative 2. They also vigorously opposed to closing the … [Read more...]
Support S. 1527, the RTP Funding Transparency Act
Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would require the U.S. Department of Transportation to conduct an updated study on the total amount of nonhighway recreational fuel taxes collected on an annual basis. The data from this study, a study to be conducted every five years thereafter, can then be used to determine how much funding should go towards the Recreational Trails … [Read more...]
2019 United Snowmobile Alliance Annual Meeting, Elections and Goals
On April 29, 2019 the United Snowmobile Alliance held its inaugural annual meeting in Syracuse NY, electing a new slate of officers to lead the organization. Chairman: Roger Wright, Vice Chair: Scott Jones, Treasure: Janelle Kukuk and Secretary: Marcia Miller. The Board of Directors reaffirmed objectives and set goals for the coming year. Objectives An active national advocate for … [Read more...]
Snowmobile Video Recognizes Vermont Farmers
Agriculture and snowmobiling have a rich tradition in Vermont, both contributing in no small way to the state's economy. That same tradition is true throughout North America. More than 2,400 miles of the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers trails cross Vermont farmland, giving snowmobilers the ability to enjoy the VAST interconnected trail system to its … [Read more...]
Sandra Mitchell Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee Energy Natural Resources
On March 14, 2019 Sandra Mitchell testified before the U.S. Senate Committee Energy Natural Resources during a Full Committee Hearing to Examine Opportunities to Improve Access, Infrastructure, and Permitting for Outdoor Recreation, specifically regarding snowmobiles. Testimony of Sandra F. MitchellIdaho State Snowmobile Association, Public Lands Director Idaho Recreation Council, Executive … [Read more...]