Back when New York State Snowmobile Registration Fees went up, I noted the mafia-like “tax” people had to pay just to get on their sled. Now it seems the Adirondack Council is questioning the New York State Snowmobile Association’s $5/tag-funded PAC.
Is money earmarked for snowmobile registration, finding its way into the pockets of some [...]

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Local environmental groups are pointing to another study which looks at rising temperature trends.
Not surprisingly, three “industries” are being identified as under threat:

Downhill Skiing
Snowmobiling
Paper and Timber

“There was an analysis of the length of the downhill ski season,” explained Leslie Karasin, program manager for the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Adirondack Program. “What was modeled was skiable days.”
The [...]

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At this time of year, inquiries about snow are not uncommon. Here are some tools we use at The Center to quickly assess the current situation as it relates to cold, white stuff. Check these hourly and you too can be an expert on Adirondack snow conditions.

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It seems the close proximity that Peter Bauer has to our incoming Governor is already creating some anxiety among many. This article appearing in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise has been cited and distributed to snowmobile clubs urging action. We hardly even have any snow on the ground. For anyone not up to speed, [...]

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Part of something I’m working on…you might save some money?
Here’s the result of my research into the snowmobile registration/club/nyssa/dmv situation. I don’t know what to say…interesting?

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Full Press Release
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Denise M. Sheehan today announced the release of the Snowmobile Plan for the Adirondack Park. The Plan will serve as a guide for the development of new trails and eliminate other trails that are no longer needed.

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