New SSRT Corporate Sponsor

Rider Insurance
120 Mountain Avenue
Springfield, N.J. 07081
Ph: 1-800-595-6393
Email: motorcycleinsurance@rider.com
Web site: www.rider.com
Rider offers low cost atv, utv, motorcycle, off-road & scooter insurance.

Snow Shoe Rails to Trail members atv in Colebrook New Hampshire

It was at the 2014 Chicken BBQ that Colleen & Rich Randolph suggested an atv trip to Colebrook New Hampshire. So, the planning began-a weeks stay at the Colebrook Country Club & Hotel. Here we had direct acces to several restaurants, gas stations and stores. Darren & Heather Little, Jesse, and Jennifer Hurley(realtor - 603-340-5511) guided us on a 76 mile tour that included scenic water falls, creeks, woods trails and wind towers and a moose with her baby. We also visited Mettalik Cemetary. (This is where Mettalik atv club got their name.) We saw Dix's Notch and the Balsams. On one of the days, we traveled to Mt. Washington-Motorcycle Ride to the Sky Day. We could see snow on the mountain and it is 6, 288ft above sea level. Next days ride included a visit to Bear Rock atv rentals. Wow, what a selection of atvs, utvs to rent. Self serve gas is available with a credit card along the trail. New Hampshire Govenor Maggie Hassan is building a state wide atv trail system with more than 1000 miles. Atv Clubs are making local connections to this main trail system and helping to maintain it. New Hampshire State Insures the private landowers and atv clubs. If you decide to give New Hampshire a go-you won't be disappointed! Their motto is: "Live Free or Die" which even translates to your own decision whether to wear a helmet or not. Your choice.

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Tom Dupler - Scout Project Progress

Tom Dupler of Milesburg took on a project to fabricate and install missing or vandalized Railroad Mile Markers on the Snow Shoe Rails to Trails for his Eagle Scout Project. Tom was on the trail several times, scouting the project, then after fabrication, installing the marker post.  So, yesterday, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, he had the help of Gene & Jon Dupler, John & James McMaster, Brandon Lucas, Blake & Tyson Thomas, Noah Rowland and Jack Miller "Sign Director" of the SSRT. They collectively completed the installation of Railroad Miler Markers from Number 46 at Clarence Gate to Number 65 Near Winburne.

The Snow Shoe Rails to Trails want to thank Tom for taking on such a large project and completing this with his crews so he can earn the status of Eagle Scout. His friends and family are to be commended to as they were all such good workers. We also want to thank Jack Miller for coordinating the project from start to finish. A job well done! Thank you all!! 

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SSRT 2015 Raffle

The SSRT Raffle will be held Saturday, October 17th at 2:00PM at Best Line Powersports along General Potter Hwy.

A free meal provided by Best Line Powersports and SSRT will be served starting at noon.

SSRT Raffle tickets are $10 each.

The raffle for the Handmade quilt by Mary Jane Peters will also be held during this event. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.

 

 

 

CANCELLED! Labor Day Weekend Moose Dice Run

The 2015 Clarence Moose Dice Run on the SSRTA Held Sunday of Labor Day Weekend Has Been Cancelled.

Rocky Gap, Marienville, Timberline Trails

A group of SSRT members-friends spent a few days riding some of the trails in Marienville. We stayed at The Forest Lodge and enjoyed the company of Frank & Sue. The mud holes were a little deep but didn't keep our group from getting in an having some fun. Amanda Neese did a great job driving the full size Polaris Ranger 900 through the rocky terrain. Some very beautiful sites - Glacier Rocks on the Rocky Gap Trail. Melissa Moore gave us a lesson on how to have warm hot dogs on the exhaust of the razor. Evening was spent around the fire and also one night out at Petina's Restaurant. Sure was a great trip with a bunch of good friends. We all missed Peg Brooks not being able to come along.

 

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13th Annual Best Line Powersports-SSRT Chicken BBQ

The event was held on Saturday, July 18,2015. However, the motor-homes started arriving Wednesday night prior to the event. Fred Lingle helped prepare the parking lot so everyone could park most efficiently. All the overflow parking areas were utilized too. Mike Getz and his youngest daughter CC, Fred Yearick and wife Missy, along with JP and Dave Walker came to represent Best Line Powersports. The chicken was prepared by Chris Vangor family & friends-wow-what great chicken it was!! (Check out Kyle Vangor crashed out in the truck after a long night of cooking.)We want to thank all of our volunteers that helped man the various stations. It takes alot of good volunteers to make an event such as this a success. Of course everyone loved Jack's ice cream and thank you Lyn for the Apple & Cherry Crisp. Thank you all!! It was great to see Amanda McCartney stop by and support the event too. We also gained a new corporate sponsor, Rider Insurance Agency out of New Jersey. We sure enjoyed Kevin's company. Lot's of compliments on the new pavilion-you could enjoy sitting down and eating a meal out of the hot sun. Many more improvements to come. Best Line supports this event and we could not do it without them-THANK YOU!!

 

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Rockview Correctional Facility Community Work Program

Larry Mayes was contacted by Ron Young, a member of the SSRT and Rockview employee with information about the Rockview Community Work Program. Arrangements were made through Wade Renninger, Forest Manager for Doug Sampsell the Safety Officer to tour the trail site for approval. Tim Capparelle, Correction Labor Foreman also assisted with the tour. Jeff Rockovan, Communicatons Director gave permission for picture taking and article. Over the course of four weeks, the inmates were transported to the trails sites to brush & trim the trail. Dennis Barndt, Chuck Gardner and Tim Capparelle supervised and guided the work crews. They completed approximately 4 miles of trail brushing from Gillentown Trailhead to Clarence and the road to the Moshannon Community Center. The pictures demonstrate how much work was completed by these workers and what a big difference it made for the safety of the trail users. Their energetic work efforts and pleasant attitudes made each day a winner. This program excells and demonstrates good use of resources. Thank You Rockview Correctional Facility!

 

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Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Pavilion

It was a year ago that the planning for a new pavilion took place. The shell was installed in October 2014 by John Runkle. Now the concrete floor was just poured and finished by Bob Demko of Houtzdale, Pa. 16651 - Tele- 814-553-2382 if you are looking for someone to finish conrete. Justin Finch and Paul also helped with the project. The 2b stone for the build up in and around the pavilion was provided by Hanson stone. Terry Parks trucking and Dave Tobias Trucking delivered the stone. Thank you all for your help to complete the shell and floor so we can hold our first event in the pavilion - chicken bbq on July 18th. Public welcome!

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Best Line Powersports Grand Opening Event