Dirt vs. Snow
By Jim Duke Everyone who knows me also knows I’m an avid snowmobile enthusiast and have been for more than four decades. I must admit, […]
Copper Harbor Fuel Stop Gets New Owner
To the valued customers, residents, tourists and businesses of Copper Harbor, From the moment I (Mike) was introduced to the Keweenaw nearly four decades ago,
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Katelynn Grover, 9, to Participate in Bikini Radar Run
By Stephen King OK, of all the stories I do, from time to time I get one that really hits home. This time, a little
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From the Feds
By Jim Duke As we head into the final month of snowmobile season, a few things are happening in and around Washington, D.C. and the
Enjoy It Now…It May Soon Be Gone
For more then six decades now, we’ve had the wonderful opportunity to get out in the winter seasons and to enjoy what good old Mother
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Remember When: February 1991
By Bill Tisron As you all know, we sold Michigan Snowmobiler magazine almost a year ago now, and I was asked to stay on for
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Vintage Sled of the Month: 1971 Sno Coupe
By Stephen King OK, you guys — and this time it’s not “youse guyz,” as in Yooperese. This time, I really have something for the
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Legislative Update With Senator Ed McBroom: February 2021
By Stephen King There has been very little activity to report this month from the Michigan Legislature. With all the goings on that have been
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A Bright Future for Michigan Snowmobiler and ORV
By Ann Drzewiecki In this issue, we have briefly mentioned the current political climate will be bringing change. One thing all of us know for
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On Zero Tolerance
By Stephen King OK, some of you longtime readers may recognize this topic. Every couple of years, I like to write about some of the
Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum Hosts Kids Ride
By Stephen King Michelle Vallier Labadie, daughter of Charlie and Marilyn Vallier, who do the lion’s share of the work at the Top of the
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Where’s the Snow?
The year 2020 will be remembered for a lot of different things by a lot of different people for a lot of different reasons. Most,
Snowmobilers: Respectful vs. Inconsiderate
By Jim Duke It’s been said more times than I care to remember that sometimes we’re our own worst enemies. That statement can readily apply
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U.P. Ice Racing Slides into Winter Schedule
By Stephen King On Saturday, Jan. 9, I had the pleasure of attending the first Upper Michigan Ice Racing Association (UMIRA) race of the season.
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Remember When: January 1991
As a rule, January is one of the best months for snow and snowmobiling in Michigan. As a kid who grew up in northern Michigan,
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Vintage Sled of the Month: The Sno-Jet Thunder Jet
By Stephen King Now, many of you may recall part of this because I have related many times that my first sled was a Christmas
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UMIRA – 2021 Gwinn Points Standings
50 Cc Jr Bike Pos. # Name Points 1. 17 Henry Mallory 30 1 2. 95 Riley Bower 8 1 65 Cc Jr Bike Pos.
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International Snowmobile Congress 2021
By Jim Duke Every year for the past five-plus decades, snowmobilers and snowmobile program administrators from across the nation and around the world have joined
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The Timbersled: Not For Everyone, But For Those Who Really Want A Snowmobiling Adventure
By Stephen King Well, this one is going to be just a bit different. Usually I write about things that most people can do, like
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Your Winter Adventure Awaits You In East Jordan
As I am sitting here at my dining room table writing this article our ground is covered with snow and the weather forecast is saying
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