TRAIL TALES
CNY SNOW
TRAVELERS INC.
This New York state
snowmobile club manages
over 120 miles of trail
By Rebecca Henderson
The critical need for outdoor activities has never been
more evident than during this past winter season.
Clubs like CNY Snow Travelers Inc. provide these
opportunities, and take great pride in their work
when doing so.
“We have over 25 active members that take care of the site,”
said Dave Adams, president of CNY Snow Travelers Inc. “It’s
not a job for the faint of heart. Our volunteers spend five to
six hours outside in the cold to ensure the trails are usable.”
Adams says the volunteers spend time grooming over 120
miles of hilly terrain. Large swathes of pine trees give way
to open spaces and intimate trails that reach across Oneida
County and Madison County in New York. The club’s trails
also lead to destinations in Waterville, Solsville, Brookfield,
Bridgewater, Deansboro, and Sherrill, with the majority of
snowmobile trails on private property.
Adams says the club works closely with the landowners to
minimize their inconvenience while creating and maintaining
the best trails possible. “We provide snowmobilers with
guidance on where snowmobile traffic is allowed. It’s a privilege
what these landowners have given us.”
With over 120 miles of trails dedicated to snowmobiling,
along with cross-country skiing, hiking, snowshoeing and
horseback riding, it takes time to create a landscape that can
cater to all five. The club uses four Class A Tucker Sno-Cat
groomers and drags (two are eight-feet-wide and the other
two are 10-feet-wide) to maintain the trails.
Adams says the club’s Sno-Cats range from 1995 to 2000
model years. However, the club’s equipment requires an
upgrade, according to Adams.
With over 120 miles
of trails dedicated to
snowmobiling, along
with cross-country skiing,
hiking, snowshoeing
and horseback riding,
it takes time to create
a landscape that can
cater to all five.
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