Once upon a time, Karen and her husband Doug attended their very first club meeting with BEAST. Neither were sure what to expect or what it was all about. Shortly after, they moved to Laurentian Hills just outside of Deep River. Here is where they met George, who wasted no time in getting Karen and...
Behind The Scenes: What Is The OFSC and How Was It Formed?
As a snowmobiler, why should you read this article? Because it’s all too easy to take the OFSC Prescribed Snowmobile Trail system for granted. These recreational trails seem to appear by magic every winter, but 30,000 kilometres don’t just happen by chance. So we hope that this look at what really goes on behind...
Behind the Scenes: How is the OFSC Organized?
Today’s OFSC Operates Provincially in 3 Tiers As its name indicates, The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs works on behalf of its member organizations. As everything in today’s society has become increasingly complex, organized snowmobiling has adapted. Over the years, member snowmobile clubs have approved...
Safety Partner – Woody’s
WOODY’S STUDS Snowmobiles operate on snow and ice, both inherently slippery and unpredictable surfaces. So it’s not unusual for your sled’s back end to slip sideways on a corner. Or for your track to spin when you hit the throttle. Or for your machine to slide as you try to ascend or descend a steep...
Safety Partner – Ultimax Belts By Timken
ULTIMAX BELTS BY TIMKEN As high tech as today’s snowmobiles are, a broken drive belt can bring your sled to a dead stop, often in the middle of a trail ride and at an inconvenient time or unsafe place. Many factors can cause belt failure, starting with buying a cheap one or the wrong size...
