North Western Ontario Snowmobile Trails Assoc. - Nwosta

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ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO SAVE! Get yours on or before December 1st to save $50 on Seasonal Permits and $30 on Classic Permits.

Don't have your snowmobile yet but want to lock in your savings? Or perhaps you want to gift the cost of a permit? Buy an OFSC Permit Gift Card now and save $$.

https://www.ofsc.on.ca/gift-cards/

Gift Cards - Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs PERMIT GIFT CARDSGive the Gift of Ontario Snowmobiling! Don’t have your sled yet? Looking to give a permit as a gift? Get Your Gift Card Now! Looking for information on Permits? Click here. Gift cards are ideal for those who: do not yet have their vehicle ownership and want to take advantage of ea...

Check out the White Otter Castle before or after your stay

😎We will have our Outpost open and available for reservations all winter to serve your adventuring soul(s)!

😁Come sled, fish or just escape with us in one of our remote, rustic, lakeside outposts!

🙃Park and unload at the Lodge, then take a quick snow-machine ride across the lake and absolute experience solitude and transition back to a simpler time!

🙂 Book NOW because availability is already getting tight!

☎️1-800-900-4240
📧 [email protected],com

Why Snowmobile In Ontario? Hear What Our Volunteers Have to Say! | 30,000 KM Trail Network!

Check out the other districts and you will want to come here! Great trails, low traffic, scenic views, White Otter Castle, hills, lakes, wilderness, access from Manitoba and the US and much more

Why Snowmobile In Ontario? Hear What Our Volunteers Have to Say! | 30,000 KM Trail Network! We interviewed all OFSC districts and asked them to tell us why their area stands out! Ontario has 30,000 kms of snowmobile trails to offer ranging from hydr...

Volunteers stepping up, trails will be there for everyone to enjoy! Thank you Ignace Otters Snowmobile Club

Over $2000, deadline is Monday

DID YOU HEAR? THE CATCH THE ACE PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT IS NOW OVER $2000!
Enter your chance to win at https://www.gsocta.ca/ !
The deadline to play for next week’s draw is Monday, November 21st at 11:59PM EST and the draw will be held Tuesday, November 22nd at 9:00AM EST.
Full Rules of Play, FAQs and a list of Winners can be found at https://www.gsocta.ca/

With snow on the ground and more to come over the next few days, many people are asking when they can ride the trails. There’s still lots of work to be done to get trails ready! Please don’t jump the gun by hitting an OFSC trail before it shows GREEN (Available) or YELLOW (Limited Availability) on the Interactive Trail Guide (ITG).
Watch for our Watch The Trail series coming in the coming weeks.

Did you order your trail permit?

Do you have your 2023 Ontario Snowmobile Trail Permit so you can get on the trails this coming season? Get yours before December 1st and take advantage of the $50 savings on Seasonal Permits and $30 on Classic Permits.
Buy your permit today at https://permits.ofsc.on.ca/

New trails coming this winter, still need to ”Name the Loop”

French Portage Narrows to Oak Island
Connects L106 (Otter Bay) to A113A (Long Bay)

Exciting news! New trails, L110 &L111 will be available this season. New entry point from the US and connector trail to the A113A and L106

Deadline is tonight

The Catch The Ace progressive jackpot is now at more than $1500! DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! The deadline to purchase tickets for this week’s draw is TONIGHT, Monday November 7th at 11:59PM (EST).
Go to https://www.gsocta.ca/ to play today!

Photos from Thunder Bay Adventure Trails Snowmobile Club's post

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who took advantage of the lowest permit fees this year - we appreciate you!

Less than 2 hours now, 11 pm CST

Quick! Start the computer or mobile device. Only 2 hours left to save!
Complete your order by 11:59PM (EST) tonight.
https://permits.ofsc.on.ca/

11pm tonight - season permit price goes up!

Submit your picture!

ANY MORE PUMPKIN ENTRIES? Add yours quickly and let the voting begin!

CALLING ALL PUMPKINS – CONTEST ALERT! Submit your ghoulishly original pumpkin creation in the comments section below for a CHANCE TO WIN a $25 Cineplex Gift Card. The spooktacular pumpkin with the most likes by 1:00 pm on November 1st wins! Gift card generously donated by George Rappos-Desjardins Insurance Agent
Happy Halloween!

Did you order your trail permit?

Time is running out to score the best deal on a 2023 Ontario Snowmobile Trail Permit or Gift Card. You have until midnight on Tuesday, November 1st to save a full $80 off the regular Seasonal Permit fee or lock in your savings with a Gift Card if you don’t have your sled info yet.
PS - Classic permits early bird fees increase at midnight on December 1st.

Great sake in now!

ARE YOU READY? Before you know it, the snowmobile season will be upon us.
To ride the trails you need your 2023 permit. Don't forget to save $$$ by getting your Seasonal permit on or before November 1st!!
Buy your permit today at https://permits.ofsc.on.ca/
PS - Classic permits early bird fees increase at midnight on December 1st.

SO, WHAT IS THE RIDER ADVANTAGE PROGRAM?
Rider Advantage is an OFSC benefits program to help you save money! Just another way the OFSC is saying thanks to snowmobilers who support our clubs and trails.

So why not save a few bucks on items for yourself or as Christmas gifts for the other sledders in your life? Get your deals started today at https://www.ofsc.on.ca/rider-advantage/

Ready to plan your trip?

The ITG is now available! You can access this free online tool at www.ofsc.on.ca .

In addition to current trail status and updates, the ITG gives you one-stop access to the entire OFSC provincial trail system, showing where trails are, where they go, and what they connect to.

The GSO App will be available as of December 1st.

Next deadline Oct 31st
Will it be a treat for you?

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WEEKLY DRAW WINNER, LISA S., WINNING $618 AND SUPPORTING SNOWMOBILE TRAILS, SAFETY PROGRAMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN ONTARIO AT THE SAME TIME!
Good news folks, the ACE is still waiting to be caught and the progressive jackpot is sitting at $927 at the time of this post. Enter for your chance to win at www.gsocta.ca today!
The deadline to play for next week’s draw is Monday, October 31st at 11:59PM EST and the draw will be held Tuesday, November 1st at 9:00AM EST and we’ll announce the winner here each week!
Full Rules of Play, FAQs and a list of Winners can be found at www.gsocta.ca.

District 17 NWOSTA trail guides are available for pickup at the show

And the show is ON! Be sure to drop by and visit us in Hall 2.

Getting the snowmobile trails ready - Ski-Doo

https://www.ski-doo.com/us/en/ski-doo-feeling/pre-season-sled-sessions/prepping-the-trails.html

Getting the snowmobile trails ready - Ski-Doo Riding trails don't happen by magic. Watch as Ski-Doo ambassadors MJ Thompson and Corey Jinks volunteer to help keep the trail systems rideable each season

Ready to kick-off your winter? Get your $3 off coupon at
https://torontosnowmobileatvshow.com/ and come to the show this weekend. The OFSC will have a large footprint in Hall 2 and our districts will be there in full force with their 2023 Trail Guides to help with your trip planning this winter.

You could be 1st winner!

Do you love snowmobiling? Do you enjoy winning money? Do you want to support trails and infrastructure in Ontario? Then CATCH THE ACE, Go Snowmobiling Ontario edition. Take your shot at catching the Ace of Spades and win weekly and progressive jackpots! The remaining amount goes towards trail and infrastructure safety initiatives in Ontario!! Play for your chance to win today at https://www.gsocta.ca/

Fundraising, trail work, grooming, what ever they want to do - volunteers are priceless!
The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs - OFSC

25% off starting today at Mark’s Work Wearhouse

Message from our Rider Advantage partner:
Starting today until Saturday, October 22, enjoy 25% off regular priced merchandise at Mark's Work Wearhouse! To ensure you receive your discount, present this ad to Mark's staff at the time of purchase.
https://www.ofsc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/On_fed_snowmobiles_Oct_16-22_ENG.pdf

GREAT TRAIL SAFETY IDEAS: BITEHARDER SNOWMOBILE HELMET SAFETY LIGHT
Thanks to the Biteharder Snowmobile Helmet Safety Light, you’ll never again lose sight of the person ahead in any trail riding conditions. It is inexpensive, high quality, easy to install and comes in a variety of colours. Its super bright LED technology provides up to 200 lumens of light, so the back of your helmet literally shines like the sun. Check out this helpful video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8SVdu0QGBM&feature=youtu.be ) from Sledaddicz . Best of all, you and your family or riding companions can get free shipping through the OFSC Rider Advantage program at https://www.ofsc.on.ca/rider-advantage/



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Have you ordered your permit?
No sled yet? Buy yourself a gift card and save 30% now.

Checked your mail lately?
Rumor has it that permits are making their way to their rightful owners – thank you for your permit purchase and supporting our Clubs & Volunteers as they prep trails for your enjoyment this winter.
An email will be sent to you when your permit is on its way so be sure to check your inbox or sometimes, we end up in spam.
We invite you to post your permit delivery pics below (bonus points for creativity) and remind you to block out the permit numbers if you do!

Thank you to all the volunteers in our district.

At the OFSC we are thankful for our dedicated volunteers, generous landowners and loyal permit buyers who support snowmobiling in Ontario!
What are you thankful for? Tell us in the comment section below.

1st Open House! Oct 15th

Just a reminder....Saturday, October 15th is our 1st annual open house, show and shine, and swap meet will be held at our shop at 570 Hwy 130. 9 am to 5 pm. Everyone is welcome. Bring your polished up pride and joy and and show it off. Display your extra parts and sleds for sale. Meet our volunteers and have a look at our groomer equipment. Check out grooming attachments we manufacture for sale. Chat sledding with fellow sledders. There is no entry fee, no sellers fee, and no display fee.

For more details call
Adrian Tessier 807-631-2214
Bob Slusar 807-355-8200

Permits now on sale!

Permits for the 2023 season are now available! Get yours online now at https://permits.ofsc.on.ca/

Congratulations Ojibway Power Toboggan Association District 17 club of the year. Awesome trails last season and outstanding volunteers!

Congratulations Ray Waterman - District 17 Volunteer of the Year Atikokan Sno Ho Snowmobile Club

Congratulations Scott & Cheryl Scott St Jean - District 17 Family if the year
Red Lake Trail Masters

Congratulations Kent Calberry - District 17 Safe Snowmobiling Ambassador
Dryden Power Toboggan Club

Congratulations Pat Davis Ojibway Power Toboggan Association

It's time to start revealing the recent volunteer recognition winners. Drumroll please! The first volunteer recognition category is the Outstanding Snowmobile Promotion award. This award is in recognition of outstanding achievement in promoting the sport of snowmobiling in Ontario, focusing on Participation, Rider Experience and Tourism.
District winners are:
* District 1 – Ottawa River Valley Loop
* District 2 – Ron Maybee, Paudash Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club
* District 3 – Rick Nutter Sauer, Port Perry Snowmobile Club
* District 4 – Michael Tanti, Orangeville & District Snowmobile Club
* District 6 – Bill Jamieson, White Water Sno-Goers
* District 10 – Bill Park, South Seguin Snowmobile Club
* District 11 – Cheryl Hoeksema, Almaguin District Snowmobile Club
* District 12 – Joanne Stepec, Northbound Sno Drifters
* District 13 – Tim Weatherley, Spanish River Snowmobile Club
* District 14 – Gaston Girard, Jackpine Snowmobile Club
* District 15 – Kenny Johnston, Polar Bear Riders Snowmobile Club
* District 17 – Patrick Davis, Ojibway Power Toboggan Association

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Are you ready for sledding?

Snowmobilers will be paying a slight increase of $5 for 2023 Seasonal and Classic Ontario Snowmobile Trail Permits. Five bucks is less than the rate of inflation and goes towards the rising costs being incurred throughout every aspect of operations, from groomer purchase, repairs and fuel to infrastructure materials, signage and much more. Read more at https://www.ofsc.on.ca/2022/09/29/ontario-snowmobile-trail-permit-fee-increase/

Province announces snowmobile trail improvements

Borderland Snowmobile Club funding will get the trail off the logging road
https://www.nwonewswatch.com/local-news/province-announces-snowmobile-trail-improvements-5881266?

Province announces snowmobile trail improvements Provincial funding for snowmobile trail improvements will support projects near Atikokan and Hornepayne.

Congratulations - 35 years!

Congrats SnoHo Members…..just received this at the AGM 2022