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Governor Cuomo Announces Free Snowmobiling Weekend March 7-8

No Registration Fee for Out-of-State and Canadian Snowmobilers

2015 Adirondack Winter Challenge Will be Held on March 8

$4 Million Awarded to Snowmobile Trail Maintenance

Launch of New Digital Ad Promoting Free Snowmobiling Weekend, Viewed Here

Governor Andrew Cuomo made a number of announcements today geared toward boosting Upstate winter tourism, including a free snowmobiling weekend to be held in communities across New York on March 7 and 8 for all out-of-state and Canadian snowmobilers. Registration fees will be waived for properly registered and insured out-of-state snowmobiling enthusiasts wishing to explore New York’s 10,400 miles of trails.

The Governor also announced that the 2015 Winter Challenge will be held the same weekend, on March 8.

“Boosting Upstate tourism has been a top priority for this administration, and this free snowmobiling weekend, Winter Challenge and ad campaign showcase all New York has to offer – even in the Winter,” Governor Cuomo said. “I encourage New Yorkers and out-of-towners to plan a trip and experience these beautiful trails, vistas and world renowned resorts for themselves.”

Free Snowmobiling Weekend March 7-8

Currently out-of-state and Canadian snowmobilers are required to register their snowmobiles with New York State before hitting the State’s trails, stretching from the Hudson Valley to the North Country to Western New York. Snowmobile registration costs $100, but is decreased to $45 if registered through a local snowmobile club. This fee will be waived for out-of-state and Canadian snowmobilers during the promotional March 7-8 weekend provided they are properly registered and insured in another state or Canada.

Town registration fees will also be waived March 7-8 for all in-state, out-of-state and Canadian snowmobilers, including in the town of Webb, in Herkimer County, and the town of Inlet, in Hamilton County.

For information on snowmobiling, including online registration for out-of-state snowmobilers, during non-promotional times, visit http://dmv.ny.gov/registration/register-snowmobile.

The State’s snowmobiling community has a total economic impact of $868 million, according to a 2011 study by the State University at Potsdam. The promotional March 7-8 weekend is expected to provide a boost to local small businesses and promote the State’s vast network of snowmobile trails, which are groomed and maintained by more than 230 local snowmobile clubs across the State. The State is also committed to holding a free snowmobiling weekend again next winter.

Rose Harvey, Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation said, “Through the efforts of Governor Cuomo, more and more people are discovering how much New York has to offer to outdoor recreation enthusiasts. This promotional weekend will allow visitors to enjoy our wonderful state, park system and one of the most extensive snowmobile trail systems in the country at no cost.”

New York State Snowmobiling Executive Director Dominic Jacangelo said, “New York has the largest trail system outside of Maine and some of the best trails in the Northeast. We applaud the Governor for designating a free weekend for riders from the surrounding states and Canada to show them what a great experience New York has to offer. From Chautauqua to Plattsburgh, New York is the ‘State of Opportunity’ for snowmobilers. This effort will support the thousands of New Yorkers who depend on snowmobiling for their livelihood.”

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