On the trails with Rural Cass Snowmobile Club

Members of the SnoRiders are hosting their Annual Kickoff Party this Saturday, Dec 6. Activities begin at 5 PM at the Wild Rice Bar and Grill.

If you get a chance, head over and support another club in the area.

Groomers and grooming will be the key topic when the Rural Cass Snowmobile Club on Tuesday, Dec 9. This meeting will begin at 7 PM at the Pizza Ranch in Casselton.

Discussion will center around having the right groomers and drags in place to manage the more than 100 miles of local snowmobile trails.

Other topics at the meeting will include:

• Finalizing season sponsorships in preparation for trail maps and SnowJam
• Recap and Thank you on trail signing
• Other Snowjam planning needed
• Update on latest news from Snowmobile North Dakota
• Other topics members bring up

Hope to see you there!

Thank you to the 31 local families that have already joined the Rural Cass Snowmobile Club. You are helping to make a difference for ALL local snowmobilers.

For other local snowmobilers, please take the time to join (or renew) as a member of the Rural Cass Snowmobile Club. For a small membership fee, your support ensures that rural Cass County has well-groomed and maintained snowmobile trails.

Here’s a link to the membership application.    Membership app 2014

Rural Cass Snowmobile Club represents a growing community of snowmobilers who enjoy this winter sport. The club currently maintains more than 100 miles of snowmobile trails in both northern and southern Cass County as part of the Snowmobile North Dakota trail system. This trail serves the towns of Amenia, Casselton, Mapleton, Davenport, Leonard, Arthur, Argusville and Harwood.

Frequently Asked Questions about Club Membership

Aren’t local snowmobile trails paid for by the state? No, only a portion of the funding comes from the state. About 50% of the funds for grooming are based upon local fundraising. And, the state funds come directly from the number of snowmobiles registered, and these sleds must be registered in North Dakota to count.

How much does it cost to groom the trail? Grooming costs average $10-12 per mile. Even if the person running the groomer is a volunteer, the costs add up.

Are there other ways to help? The club can definitely use your help in other ways, such as trail signing and other activities. As a club member, you’ll receive the club’s newsletter, which will you let you know of club events.