Marginal Snow Year Leaves Money for New Equipment/Costs of Equipment Skyrocket
September 2015 Well, last snow season wasn’t the worst one in recent years, but it wasn’t the best, either. In November, it looked like it was going to be a great season. The state got a lot of snow,...
View ArticleAsk Yourself — Just How Much Are You Willing to Pay for Smooth Trails?
October 2015 It’s a question, every snowmobiler in Michigan has to ask themselves — How much are you willing to pay for smooth snowmobile trails in Michigan? The cost of grooming equipment and...
View ArticleCall to Action /////// Contact Your Legislator Now!
November 2015 MSA needs you! The future of your sport needs you! This is an official call to action on behalf of the future of organized snowmobiling in Michigan! After considerable discussion and...
View ArticleKeep Asking Questions: Discussions Will Turn to Action!
December 2015 For all those people asking why should I do anything in support of MSA and the proposed Trail Permit funding legislation? Simply put, if MSA doesn’t have the membership to sustain...
View ArticleWorking Hard in Support of MSA and Organized Snowmobiling
September 2015 The business of organized snowmobiling never ends, and as we gear up for the 2015-16 snowmobile season, I want to first tell you a little bit about what your MSA has been doing all...
View ArticlePlan For Success on Your Next Snowmobile Ride
October 2015 As an organization, the Michigan Snowmobile Association (MSA) is built around safety — safe, responsible riding. As riders, when we plan trips, we need to plan them to be successful. We...
View ArticleRemembering the Past But Planning a Successful Future
December 2015 It seems like yesterday; I was looking forward to starting my presidency of the Michigan Snowmobile Association (MSA). My how time flies. Little did I know what was in store for me or our...
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Used Sur Trac TS115A running gear
Used Sur Trac TS115A running gear to include front blade, tracks, fuel tank, three point hitch adapter, subframe, tires and most of the associated pieces that were taken off the TS115A when it was...
View ArticleYears in the Making — Our Permanent Snowmobile Trail Program Is Up and Running
January 2016 Half of Michigan’s snowmobile trails exist on private property, and use of these trails is at the sole discretion of the landowner. Trails are being lost and continually rerouted. That is...
View ArticleRemembering the Past but Planning a Successful Future
January 2016 I’m Back … For those who do not know me, my name is Rick Brown. I’ve been involved with MSA since the late 1980s, and a lifetime member since 1991. I was Tom Meyers’ vice president, then...
View ArticleA Full Moon?
March 2016 When weird or crazy things used to happen on the farm, my dad always told me there must be a full moon tonight. The way this snowmobile season has gone, I must say there must have been a...
View ArticleA Look at Last Year’s Dismal Season!
September 2016 There is no easy way to say it, last year was the worse snow season organized snowmobiling has had in Michigan in years. There wasn’t a lot of snow. Trail permit sales were down, and the...
View ArticleReaders’ Questions Answered — Trail Permit Increase Necessary
October 2016 I’m glad to see you’re reading your Michigan Snowmobile News and this Legislative Column. I know you are reading it because I received several calls about the Legislative Column that ran...
View ArticleSnowmobiling’s Rate on Investment (ROI) to Tourism in Michigan
NOVEMBER 2016 Since my October legislative column I received many calls and emails regarding a trail permit fee increase. Most of those contacting me and other MSA officials say they would support an...
View ArticleVolunteers sometimes pay a heavy price!
November 2106 From the President Elect As I got more and more involved in MSA, I quickly learned that without the countless numbers of volunteers that always seem to step up to the plate, MSA would...
View ArticleThe Art of People Watching-
December 2016 Greetings fellow MSA members! I was recently one of several that volunteered at our MSA booth at the 2016 Snowmobile Show & Sale held in Novi, MI November 4th-6th. I want to...
View ArticleThe Future of Trail 614 Forest Service Still Wants Snowmobilers off Forest...
December 16 Trail 614 in the Irons area will be closed this snowmobile season, but the future and possible reroute of a portion of that trail is still up for review. Again, trail 614 will be closed...
View ArticleRelax, the sky is not falling….yet.
January 17 Happy New Year MSA Members! It always amazes me how the journey of life can be so unpredictable! I am both humbled and excited to be serving as your next MSA president. My wife and I moved...
View ArticleCost of Trail Permits and the Future of Michigan’s Snowmobile Program
January 2017 Why Did the Trail Permit Raise to $48 This Year? That question has been asked a thousand times since trail permits became available this fall. The Michigan Snowmobile Association (MSA) did...
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