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Over the past 7 years of being involved in Snowmobiling in Alberta, and a Snowmobile club, I have learned that a lot of people don't buy a trail pass for Alberta because a) They always ride the mountains or b) think its too much of an investment.
I'm not trying to start an argument here, but if you only knew the man hours and the dollars put into getting trails on the ground and groomed here in Alberta, maybe your eyes would be opened.
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I'm not trying to start an argument here, but if you only knew the man hours and the dollars put into getting trails on the ground and groomed here in Alberta, maybe your eyes would be opened.
The following has been taken from the Alberta Snowmobile Association Website:
Trail Passes
Come join our team by purchasing your Trail Pass. This will assist in protecting the snowmobile trails from closure and it will enable the clubs to continue to provide you with the best service for your snowmobile enjoyment. Please invest in the sport we all love and let's JUST DO IT!
Call your local snowmobile club today for your membership Trail Pass or call the ASA at 780-427-2695
Welcome to the Alberta Snowmobile Association
In the early 70’s, it was identified that there was a need for a governing body to organize and address the issues of snowmobiling in the province. 1972 saw the incorporation of such a body, The Alberta Snowmobile Association. Throughout the next 35 years, the association has shown strong leadership. We are very proud of the accomplishments and endeavors, which have resulted from volunteers and staff working together towards common goals.
The ASA clubs are proud of their 5,000 km of trails. A majority of the Alberta segment of the Trans Canadian Snowmobile Trail is complete and the remainder is slated to be completed. With continued growth of our clubs it will surely mean more tracks in the snow and bigger and better things for Alberta snowmobilers.
Buying your ASA membership Trail Pass is your ticket to unforgettable snowmobiling this season. The regular price for a Trail Pass is $70, however, if you purchase prior to January 1, the cost is only $60. Your membership Trail Pass investment is used by the clubs and the ASA to maintain, build, sign and improve the trails on which you ride.
Here’s where your money goes:
1. Club Trail Operation and Development
* Approximately 75% of the trail pass revenue benefits the club where you ride…. “Buy Where You Ride”
* Funds are used for expenses ranging from fuel and insurance, equipment repair and signage, maintenance, bull- dozing, grading, brushing and clean up. The revenue even finances groomers.
2. Reinvestment by the ASA - Revenue received by the ASA is reinvested in a broad range of provincial programs to promote safe and environmentally responsible recreational snowmobiling, to provide strong leadership and support to member snowmobile clubs and set policies and strategies for the development of a system of safe trails. Programs are developed to benefit clubs and members alike. The remainder sustains the ASA itself.
3. Program Delivery
* Safety Campaign –Sled Smart Snowmobile Safety Awareness Team will be visiting rural Alberta schools to deliver snowmobile safety messages to students in the grades 7, 8 & 9. Portage College continues to partner with the ASA in delivering a recreational and industrial safety course.
* SnoRiders West/Alberta Snowmobiler will keep you up to date on snowmobile areas and news in the snowmobile industry. As a member, you will receive four issues of this magazine.
* Personal Insurance Programs are also offered to our members. Group rates by Drayden Insurance offer our members auto and home coverage as well as a stand-alone policy that insures snowmobiles. There are many unique features to this program so do make a personal inquiry to Drayden. American Income Life is also a valuable partner of the ASA and as a member you benefit from a free $3,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage and a Vision Eye Care program.
* The ASA MasterCard®* Program benefits are available to our members.
* The ASA Jamboree is hosted by member clubs in a different area of the province annually. As a member you are welcome to join us. Preregistration is necessary and space is limited.
* The annual ASA Snowmobile & ATV Shows held at Edmonton and Calgary bring all that is new in snowmobiling to you. Come join the excitement each October and November.
* Website participation increases yearly with current calendar of events, links, trail conditions and trail talk. Enjoy the adventure at ASA | Alberta Snowmobile Association
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