I hadnt seen anything posted in here and I know that I am not the only one from PA that goes to NY to ride. Anyhow, $1 MILLION was taken from the sled fund for grooming and put into the general state fund. We need to voice our concerns to the governor. I dont know of a letter typed up for us out of staters yet, but we need to be making our voices heard and helping those in NY get their money back. Hopefully a letter is typed up for us to send in that is smart and intelligent to help plead our case.
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They've got a lot of "foul" stuff going on up there in NY. That's why i don't ride there anymore.
That and the fact that they want everyone to join a club or pay $100 for a registration and now after the first full year of the new fees they take a million of it for the general fund. Are you kidding me? I can see the club joining for those instate but for those of us that want to ride a couple times a year up there it doesn't make sense, especially if they are going to keep stealing the money for other things.
That and the fact that they want everyone to join a club or pay $100 for a registration and now after the first full year of the new fees they take a million of it for the general fund. Are you kidding me? I can see the club joining for those instate but for those of us that want to ride a couple times a year up there it doesn't make sense, especially if they are going to keep stealing the money for other things.
I agree the $100 registration fee is ridiculous. The last couple years, I decided to save the NY $$ and to put the money towards a couple out of state sled trips. It only costs $26/year for a sportsman card and a trail pass for Michigan (They honor PA reg.). I thought NY trails and groomers were great ... till I went to MI !!
QUOTE(twadam @ Apr 28 2008, 05:18 PM) 
I agree the $100 registration fee is ridiculous. The last couple years, I decided to save the NY $$ and to put the money towards a couple out of state sled trips. It only costs $26/year for a sportsman card and a trail pass for Michigan (They honor PA reg.). I thought NY trails and groomers were great ... till I went to MI !!
Hang on to that sportsman card from year to year, you'll save a buck each time!! MI rocks.
Well if you do want to help us fight the NYS gov't, here is the letter.
Here is a letter for people out of state that ride in NY:
http://cnysnowtravelers.com/actionalert/outofstategov.doc
Here is a letter for people out of state that ride in NY:
http://cnysnowtravelers.com/actionalert/outofstategov.doc
QUOTE(twadam @ Apr 28 2008, 05:18 PM)
I agree the $100 registration fee is ridiculous. The last couple years, I decided to save the NY $$ and to put the money towards a couple out of state sled trips. It only costs $26/year for a sportsman card and a trail pass for Michigan (They honor PA reg.). I thought NY trails and groomers were great ... till I went to MI !!
Where did you ride in Michigan? I've been riding in the U.P. since the early 90's and just buy a trail permit each year, it's only $25 each year and the sticker is 3 1/2" x 2" and is good for the whole year and you don't have to worry about loosing the sportsman card for next year to save a $1 and you don't have to buy a sportsmans card, just a trail permit. You should be able to get a trail permit just about anywhere in Michigan???
QUOTE(MXZ600HOSDI @ May 1 2008, 06:00 PM)
Where did you ride in Michigan? I've been riding in the U.P. since the early 90's and just buy a trail permit each year, it's only $25 each year and the sticker is 3 1/2" x 2" and is good for the whole year and you don't have to worry about loosing the sportsman card for next year to save a $1 and you don't have to buy a sportsmans card, just a trail permit. You should be able to get a trail permit just about anywhere in Michigan???
I've ridden Hulbert (UP), Houghton Lake/Grayling, and Cadillac/Irons ...
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