Trail Patrol
New Trail Sign
Border Crossing Reminder
35 MPH Speed Limit on Back Lake
New Hampshire Snowmobile Speed Limits
2007-2008 New Hampshire
Snowmobile Registrations
Granite State Power Equipment (NH
registrations, Canadian trail passes, and ME registrations)
The
Cabins at Lopstick (NH registrations)
Dube's Pittstop (NH registrations)
Metallak
Shores Resort (NH registrations)
Tall
Timber (NH registrations)
Young's Store (NH registrations and Canadian trail passes)
Don't forget your proof of club membership
for your NH registrations!
2007-2008 Border Crossing Requirements
We have been in touch will local officials from US Customs & Border Protection, regarding crossing into and returning from Canada.
- The requirements to enter Canada at the International Border in Pittsburg, NH are: Photo ID; Proof of Liability Insurance; No Criminal Record (this includes convictions for driving under the influence of either drugs or alcohol). Canadian Customs Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. to Midnight.
- The requirements to enter the United States at the International Border at Pittsburg, NH are currently: Photo ID. The United States Customs Office is open 24 Hours. These requirements will be changing beginning January 31, 2008. After this date, U.S. and Canadian Citizens ages 19 and over will need to present a government issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license and proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, naturalization certification, or passport to enter the United States.
For more information and possible changes, the website is: www.cbp.gov click on Travel, then Ready, Set … Go, then click on Land.
The Pittsburg Fire & Rescue now has a very well equipped snowmobile rescue trailer. The squad brought it to the January 11, 2003 club meeting to display the equipment and inform club members about preparations to handle winter back country emergencies. It will also be on display for the February 8, 2003 and the March 8, 2003 club meetings. Come to these meetings and get a first hand look at a great local emergency asset. We all hope it never has to be used, but it could make the difference between life and death!
This is a picture of the front of the 20 foot enclosed
trailer and one of the snowmobiles used to pull the rescue sleds.
This is the back of the trailer showing the old rescue sled and interior of the trailer. Emergency lighting and a generator are also contained in the trailer.
This side door view shows the old rescue sled and the packs of cold weather clothing and cold water suits to be used in winter water rescues.
This is the new rescue sled with some of the new clothing and equipment on display at the club meeting. The patient would be placed in the sled and an Emergency Medical Technician would be seated in the rear of the sled between the two handlebars. There is also a fiberglass cover to go over the patient to keep him protected from the elements during transport.
This is a close up view of the new rescue snowmobile jackets that are available for rescue personnel to use during snowmobile rescue operations.
This equipment has been purchased with funds donated by the club from various fund raisers, yearly donations from the "Warming Hut" and various state and federal grants obtained by the Pittsburg Fire and Rescue Squad.
Further donations and grants will be used to supply and improve the equipment. Anyone wishing to donate funds can do so by sending them to the Pittsburg Fire and Rescue Department or by contacting the club. Remember have fun and ride safely.
This is a new trail sign you will be seeing on the state wide trail system in New Hampshire. Trails are now "CLOSED" unless "POSTED OPEN" by the land owner to the specific type of allowed use. All snowmobile trails must clearly show that they are open to snowmobiles by displaying this sign. Otherwise no snowmobiles are permitted on that trail.
PARKING AT YOUNG'S STORE
Young's Store has an additional parking area for snowmobile trailers just north of the store on Rte. 3. This parking area should be used when additional parking is needed if the store lot is full.
35 MPH Speed Limit on Back Lake
From 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise, night time. The speed limit on Back Lake is 35 MPH, it is NH State Law. The change is the result of a recommendation from a committee organized in Pittsburg at the end of the 1996-97 snowmobile season. It is an attempt to reduce the reckless behavior by a few individuals that has resulted in fatal accidents in the past on Back Lake after dark. This bill was introduced by Rep Merrill and passed by the legislature at the request of that committee. The committee was comprised of business and land owners in Pittsburg, the Club, Police, Fire and Rescue, Bureau of Trails and Fish and Game. Violators will be prosecuted!
2007-2008 New Hampshire Snowmobile Registrations
When you register your snowmobile in New Hampshire you must provide a valid driver’s license number on the registration form. Also, you need to join the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association (NHSA) and join a club or pay an additional $30 registration fee for EACH snowmobile you wish to register. If you join a club you can register as many snowmobiles as you own without paying the additional $30 fee. The NH resident club member fee is $48 per sledThis year it is also necessary to join the
New Hampshire Snowmobile Association
(NHSA), a single or family membership is $10.
Attention: Maine and New Hampshire no longer have
reciprocal licensing!
If you are a NH resident you must get a ME non-resident registration ($69) before riding
in ME.
If you are a ME resident you must get a NH non-resident registration ($63 or $93) before
riding in NH.
Quebec resident registrations are still valid in NH.
If you want to ride in Canada, you must have insurance or obtain a Canadian Trail Pass to go to Chartierville, PQ. The passes can be obtained at Young's Store, Granite State Power and Equipment, or if you have proof of US insurance, trail side in Chartierville, PQ.
Volunteers Needed
The club is looking for qualified volunteers to become members of the NH TRAIL PATROL. It is a great way to help new club members and fellow snowmobilers by providing a useful service on the trail. If you would like to help and have a great time meeting your fellow snowmobilers on the trail, please contact the club at (603) 538-1142 Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm, or E-mail the CLUB to volunteer for the NH Trail Patrol
The State of New Hampshire Bureau of Trails, in cooperation with local snowmobile clubs, has a Trail Patrol program designed to provide service and increased safety to the snowmobiling public. The patrol members are club volunteers that have been club members for at least two years and have a very good knowledge of the local trails, where services are located, and where the closest fuel is located. New Trail Patrol members must attend a Trail Patrol training session. They are on the trails to provide the latest information on trail openings, conditions, trail maps, club membership applications, and to offer emergency assistance if necessary.
This is the trail patrol vest that participants in the program are wearing when they are on patrol. It will also have the club patch of the Pittsburg Ridge Runners on the front left side. Flag them down if you have any questions or information on hazardous trail conditions that should be reported to the trail maintenance crews.
New Hampshire Snowmobile Speed Limits
Unless posted otherwise,
the MAXIMUM speed on ANY
snowmobile trail is:
45 MPH.
Certain areas are posted with lower speed limits.
Please be careful and slow down in these areas.
Sharp turns, logging areas, steep hills, trail junctions, bridges, etc.
should all be approached with CAUTION.
There may be someone coming the other way.
Please pay particular attention to warning signs and directions along the trail. Treat the land you are riding through with the utmost respect. Remember you are a guest on someone else's private property.
CAUTION - If you decide to venture out on frozen bodies of water please be very cautious. Always avoid the stream inlet areas and dam areas of any lakes and ponds. If any doubt exists about the safety of the ice DON’T GO! Wet clothing in freezing temperatures can be lethal!
Border
Crossing Reminder
January 20, 2005
U.S. BORDER ENTRY NOW OPEN 24 HOURS
When riding to the Canadian border if you do not want to go into Canada; turn your sleds around before you get to the highway right-of-way. i.e. turn around behind the customs building by the snow fence. The customs agents have asked that you do not use the highway in front of the customs house as a turn around spot. This is for your safety!
If you want to go into Canada you must stay on the right-hand side of the highway right-of-way and continue to the Canadian customs house. Stop on the outside (left side) of the awning and wait by your sleds for the Canadian customs agent to come out and give you permission to continue. They will ask for your drivers license and proof of insurance if you do not have a Canadian trail pass. When they give you permission to proceed, you may go as far as Chartierville, PQ without a trail pass. You can obtain a trail pass in Chartierville at the small building in the left rear corner of the restaurant parking lot.
When returning to the U.S. stay on the right-hand side of the highway right-of-way and stop under the awning at the U.S. customs house. Have your drivers license ready as they are checking everyone's I.D. since the September 11 attack.
Remember everyone who rides near the Canadian Border can only enter the U.S. or Canada through a Port of Entry. There is a $5000.00 per person fine as well as the loss of the snowmobile.