GPS Map of the SSRT

GPS enabled maps of the Snow Shoe Rails to Trails are available on the Maprika App for your phone. Download Maprika in the Apple App Store or get it on Google Play.To find the Snow Shoe Rails to Trails, download the app, then search for "Snow Shoe ATV". This brings up Snow Shoe Rails to Trails and township roads legalized for ATVs. You can do the same thing for the Bloody Skillet Trail. A great tool to keep you on the right track when you're out on the trails! Learn more at: www.maprika.com

Bloody Skillet Re-Opens

The Bloody Skillet ATV trail system re-opens for winter use on Sunday January 13, 2019. It will remain open through April 1st.

To view a map of the Bloody Skillet trails, go to: http://www.docs.dcnr.pa.gov/…/do…/document/dcnr_20031792.pdf

16th Annual Best Line Powersports/Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Winter Dinner Ride and CMATVA Poker Run

The morning was a little rainy at first with about 20 vehicles in parking lot shortly after 8am. However, by 10:30 the lot was full and many people out enjoying a nice ride or participating in the Poker Run. So happy to see some new members - Mary and Les Confer and friends with their new side by side recently purchased from Dave Walker at Best Line. Liz Scalzo won the 50/50 and Jody Duda won the knife set. So many people to thank for such a great event. Ruth Martin, Patty Katchik, Trilby Mayes, Gary Halsnik, Andy Basalla, Mark Watson for the great meal -- so many compliments of how great a meal. Thank you George & Sally Holt & Donna Verost and Beth Watson for taking care of the clothing, application etc. Jim Verost did himself proud again, chili was fantastic!! Much appreciation to the Centre County Probation Office for providing help to prep before during and after the event. Trash was also collected along several miles of state and township roads. It was also nice to see Best Line CEO Mike Getz attend and talk with many of the attendees. Henry Sorgen advised that 94 people participated in the Poker Run. Thank you CMATVA! Thank all of you members for supporting the event! Remember, without you, there would be no trail.

NEW CORPORATE SPONSOR

Roundhouse Powersports
433 Sabbath Rest Road
Altoona, Pa. 16601

Ph: 814-944-5303
Email: sdavis@roundhousepowersports.com
Web Site: www.roundhousepowersports.com

Sales & Service of Kawasaki, Honda, Husqvarna, Kymko, SSR

New corporate sign at Gillentown

New corporate sign installed at Gillentown Trailhead. Thank you Gary Thull's Pools & Spa's of Pleasant Gap. 

Connecting Bloody Skillet to Renovo and Renovo to Whiskey Springs

This is the latest updated map of the DCNR trail connecting Bloody Skillet to Renovo and Renovo to Whiskey Springs. It was presented to us at the North Central Initiative Committee Meeting in Lock Haven on December 14, 2018. We pushed hard to get this section of trail done now instead of waiting till later. Connecting Snow Shoe Rails to Trails to the entire trail system is important economically for all areas on both ends. There are so many people to thank for this trail system. DCNR Secretary Dunn, Mike Hanna Sr. & Mike Hanna Jr, Bureau of Forestry Jason Albright, CMATVA & SSRTA, Clinton & Centre County Commissioners, Clinton County Economic Development Association. CMATVA is working hard north of Renovo connecting township roads to Coudersport and beyond. Eventually, the plan is to ride from Philipsburg to New York. The Bloody Skillet to Renovo and Renovo to Whiskey Springs is to be open for the Spring of 2020. Then, the connection to New York is to be completed by 2024.
Secretary Dunn started a feasibility study for this section of trail. Then Public Input Meetings were held at Lock Haven University, Afterwards, Mike Hanna Jr recommended to get the trail into Governor Wolf's budget. So, Mike Hanna Sr was successful at doing so. We were told in the meeting December 14 by our new representative Stephanie Borowicz, that she is supportive of the trail and looks forward to working with everyone on it.
The SSRTA met recently with Bob Brown to make a connection around the viaduct bridge. He understands our interest and needs for this connection but has two more reclamation projects to complete first. The SSRTA would like to build a connection around the future project so more discussions still to be held.
Thank you all for your support of atv clubs.

Corporate Profile Dec. 2018

SAFETY TODAY & TOMORROW, LLC.

Safety today & tomorrow, LLC. started as a safety training business in 2009
and became a limited liability company in 2010.

Founded by Bob Biggans to do safety training in both construction and
mining. Bob received his Master Trainer Status for Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) outreach from West Virginia University in Morgantown,
West Virginia. This has brought clients such as Exxon, General Electric and DTE
Energy to his safety business. Bob also does safety training for fall protection,
confined space, rigging, equipment operating and first aid for many construction
companies on the East Coast.

Bob has received his certified training instructor for Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) from Penn State University. He does both coal and metal /
nonmetal training for both surface and underground.

Bob is also a certified ATV safety training instructor for the Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for both youth and adult riders.

Bob lives with his wife, Irene, in Bellefonte and has an office at the Titan
Energy complex at 2022 Axeman Road, Bellefonte, Pa. 16823.
Phone: 814-441-2319
E-Mail: bbiggans@safetytodayandtomorrow.com

2019 SSRTA MEETINGS

Meetings start at 7PM. However, we usually go early around 6PM to support our corporate sponsors and have a meal together. Everyone is welcome!

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 - Snow Shoe Sandwich Shop
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - West Branch Dairy Diner
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - Casanova Nostalgia
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - Brothers Pizza, Wingate
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - Key Largo
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 - Newman’s Sandwich Shop
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 - West Branch Dairy Diner
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 - Snow Shoe Sandwich Shop
Wednesday, Septmeber 11, 2019 - Casanova Nostalgia
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - Brothers Pizza Wingate
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - Key Largo
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - Newman’s Sandwich Shop

Corporate Sponsor Update

Shed World/NiteHawk Powersports -- 814-345-7433

1583 Philipsburg Bigler Highway

Philipsburg, Pa. 16866

www.nitehawkpowersports.com

The dealer is updating the customers on the new services they are providing: 

Textron Off Road ATVS/UTVS

EZ Go Golf Carts

Cushman

Cargo Maxxx Aluminum Trailers

Pace American Enclosed

Amsoil Synthetic Oils

Parts Unlimited Dealer

Dubois Batteries

Services all makes & Models- call for appointment to have your atvs/utvs serviced. 

Customization of atvs, side by sides and golf carts - all makes.

2019 Work Detail Schedule

Saturday, April 6, 2019
Report to Gillentown Trailhead at 9 am
Work will consist of trimming tree limbs/trees from trail, installing or replacing signage, collecting trash from SSRT and also roads legalized for atvs in Snow Shoe Twp. Please bring atv carts, power saws, pruners. 

Saturday, April 13, 2019
Report to Gillentown Trailhead at 9 am
Work will consist of trimming tree limbs/tree from trail, installing or replacing signage, collecting trash on SSRT and roads legalized for atvs in Snow Shoe Twp. Please bring atv carts, power saws, pruners.

Saturday, May 11, 2019
Report to Black Bear Trailhead at 9 am
Work will consist of trimming tree limbs/trees from trail, installing or replacing signage, collecting trash from SSRT and also roads legalized by Rush Twp for atvs. Please bring atv carts, power saws, pruners. 

Bloody Skillet Work Details
Monday, May 20 - Tuesday, May 21 - Wednesday, May 22
Meet at Gillentown Trailhead at 8 am.
We will travel to northern most trailhead of Bloody Skillet on Dehaas Road on Monday & Tuesday to meet DCNR for instructions. Please bring atv carts, power saws, pruners. SSRTA will be providing trash bags, lunch and beverages. Wednesday - May 22 - Meet at Gillentown Trailhead at 8 am. We will be riding atvs/utvs to Bloody Skillet to do work on the connector trail. If time allows, we will continue work on the Bloody Skillet to finish the day if necessary. Please bring atv carts, power saws, pruners.