Oregon State Snowmobile Association

🏆 NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR OREGON'S SNOWMOBILE TRAILS! 🏆

The Oregon State Snowmobile Association (OSSA) is proud to announce that we have been selected as one of only 10 recipients nationwide of the 2026 Tom Petri Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Annual Achievement Awards presented by the Coalition for Recreational Trails.

OSSA received the Enhancement of Federal Lands Award for our Statewide Heavy Trail Restoration Project, which improved and restored snowmobile trail infrastructure on federal lands across Oregon.

This award reflects the incredible teamwork and dedication of volunteers, clubs, contractors, land managers, and partners who worked together to make this project a success.

We would like to thank the following clubs that participated:

❄️ Burnt River Snowmobile Club
❄️ Columbia Gorge Power Sledders
❄️ Four Corners Snowmobile Club
❄️ Grant County Snowballers
❄️ Klamath Basin Snowdrifters
❄️ La Grande Sno Drifters
❄️ Mt. Jefferson Snowmobile Club
❄️ Ochoco Snow Sports
❄️ Sumpter Valley Blue Mountain Snowmobile Club
❄️ Tollgate Trailfinders
❄️ TRAC
❄️ Wallowa County Gamblers

We would also like to thank the following contractors:

🔹 Axe Contracting LLC
🔹 Blue Mountain Excavation LLC
🔹 Double J Contracting LLC
🔹 Grayback Forestry
🔹 Kasik Enterprises LLC
🔹 MSZ Enterprises LLC

Special thanks to our partners at the Deschutes, Fremont-Winema, Malheur, Mt. Hood, Ochoco, Rogue River-Siskiyou, Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Willamette National Forests for their collaboration and support.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for providing the funding that made this project possible. Their support through the Recreational Trails Program was instrumental in helping improve access to winter recreation opportunities throughout Oregon.

A special thank you to Trails Work Consulting for their guidance and assistance throughout the grant process.

This award belongs to everyone who contributed their time, expertise, and hard work to improving Oregon's snowmobile trail system. We are honored to represent Oregon on the national stage and grateful for the partnerships that make projects like this possible.

Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved! 🎉❄️🏔️

https://www.americantrails.org/communications/awards/crt-annual-achievement-awards-2026

CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2026 - CRT The Coalition for Recreational Trails has announced ten winners of its 2026 Tom Petri Recreational Trails Program Annual Achievement Awards, honoring outstanding use of federal Recreational Trails Program funds across nine states. The recipients will be recognized at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. o...

🏆 Congratulations to Larry Traxler of MT Hood Snowmobile Club!

The Oregon State Snowmobile Association is proud to announce that Larry Traxler has been named the 2026 International Groomer of the Year, sponsored by Arrowhead Groomers, Track Inc., PistenBully, and Prinoth Snow Groomers.

Since beginning his grooming career in 1978 with the Mt. Hood Snowmobile Club, Larry has dedicated nearly five decades to maintaining trails, mentoring operators, repairing equipment, and ensuring safe riding opportunities for snowmobilers. His commitment, work ethic, and willingness to help others have made him the heart of the Mt. Hood grooming program.

Larry was also honored as the 2026 OSSA Groomer of the Year, and this international recognition is a testament to his extraordinary service to the snowmobiling community.

Please join us in congratulating Larry on this well-deserved honor! 👏❄️🚜

Congratulations to the Burzinski Family from Wisconsin on being named ACSA Family of the Year!

Starting the final day of ISC with Nebraska’s only astronaut Clayton Anderson and his message “Never a Commander - Always a Leader” and the importance of using Positive Communication Methods.

Yesterday was the ACSA Riding Regions Roundtable where there was great participation and discussion, from changes is Registration and Trail Fees to Sound Legislation, as well as the new Executive Orders, which will be discussed again today at the ACSA Board Meeting.

Today there is a great variety of educational breakout sessions and the final ACSA Board Meeting before tonight’s Awards Banquet.

Of course there have been many successful fundraisers held for FOSPAC gear bags $3,000+, ACSA Scholarships/Future Leaders $8,000 and the ACSA Silent Auction wraps up tonight.

🇺🇸❄️ ACSA Riding Area Roundtable – June 5, 2026 ❄️🇺🇸

Today, representatives from snowmobile organizations across the country gathered for the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) Riding Area Roundtable. The room was filled with passionate snowmobilers and recreation advocates from New York to Oregon, all working toward a common goal—protecting and improving the future of snowmobiling.

The discussion covered a wide range of important topics, including:

🏔️ Working effectively with the U.S. Forest Service
🤝 Building partnerships with local tourism authorities
🔊 Legislative efforts related to noise regulations
🎟️ Trail pass programs and funding challenges
📜 The latest Executive Order regarding land use and motorized recreation
🛷 Access, management, and the future of snowmobiling across America

These conversations highlight the importance of national collaboration. While each state faces unique challenges, many of the issues affecting snowmobilers are shared nationwide. By exchanging ideas, strategies, and successes, we strengthen our ability to protect access to public lands and ensure future generations can enjoy the sport we all love.

Thank you to ACSA for bringing together such an engaged and knowledgeable group of leaders and advocates dedicated to the future of snowmobiling.

Together, our voice is stronger.

Dennis Jordan, President
Oregon State Snowmobile Association (OSSA)