Minnesota snowmobilers need to be concerned about some of the things going on in the Grand Rapids area. Seems that some of the current trails may become history as logging areas are in transition — which may mean a significant cutback in land usage in the area. Rumor is that with lands changing hands due to sale and leases, snowmobile clubs are being asked to front up to $1,000 per mile for trail usage by some new land rights holders. If true, that will put a serious crimp in sledder travel for the future. Itasca County snowmobilers have always been very active in the area and are working on the issue. BUT if this action continues, the sled manufacturers will have bigger problems than $3 per gallon gasaoline, high noncurrrent inventories and lack of snow. Because if you take away trails, the sport ceases to exist!

Simply stated:No trails. No sales.