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WELCOME TO THE IRON DOG BRIGADE

An Honorary Society Dedicated To The Fun Of Snowmobiling

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 Sledmagazine.com 

 

Ross just had the first of two articles he prepared about the Eliason snowmobile / History, and we thought you might enjoy reading them!

 

Here is the link. 

https://sledmagazine.com/carl-eliason-motor-toboggan-first-snowmobile/

Upcoming Events

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57th International
Snowmobile Congress

June 11-14, 2025

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Delta Hotel

18 Queen Street, Charlottetown

902-566-2222

Questions?  contact Dale Hickox @

902-629-5008

Ross Antworth

Ross Antworth Ross has been immersed in snowmobiles since he was eleven years old; Fifty-one seasons now. He retired in 2021 after a 26-year career in the snowmobile industry. He started as a volunteer and then accepted an opportunity offered to him by the New Brunswick Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (NBFSC). The Board of Directors asked him to lead them as their General Manager. He remained in the position for 24 years. When you meet Ross, it becomes instantly obvious that snowmobile, and all things snowmobiling, are still an intricate part of his life. His travels, his friendships, and multiple business, industry and political relationships span throughout North America, because of his passion for it. His sled; a 1973 Chaparral 292 cc Firebird entered his life when he was unable to play organized hockey as a young boy. His mom, unbeknownst to him, convinced his father to buy the new Chappy in the autumn of 1972. Ross has ridden a snowmobile every winter since and has owned at least one snowmobile of his own since he was 16 years old. He bought his first new snowmobile, a 1979 Arctic Cat Jag 3000, with his savings from mowing lawns at the church cemetery and pumping gas at the neighborhood convenience store. His wife Clare believes he still owns every snowmobile he has ever bought! At first, he was not allowed to leave his parent’s yard, but he rode the Chappy so much that he created a track in the snow all the way to his father’s precious lawn. He was then permitted to ride further, which he has done almost every season since. Ross has always been adamant that he is a snowmobiler first and a Manager second. He knew that his innate knowledge of snowmobiling at the trail, both as a volunteer and user, was valuable and necessary to keep him grounded. Riding often helped him guide the NBFSC to make better decisions for New Brunswick snowmobilers. Going on rides was the best way to understand, connect, and keep current on the challenges and opportunities. Many winters he rode as many as 10,000 km of trails in North America. His riding took him to every Province in Canada (except Saskatchewan) and also into seven U.S.A. States. His personal favorite rides have been in the Black Hills of South Dakota, the Gaspesie of Quebec, and New Brunswick’s Christmas Mountains. Retired now, he rides primarily in New Brunswick, Maine, Quebec, and the off-trail roads around his camp in central New Brunswick. Ross has had an NB Trail Permit since 1993 and an FCMQ Trail Permit since the early 2000s. He looks forward to sharing his insights, opinions and travels with our readers and followers from the snowmobile trails of primarily New Brunswick, Maine, and Quebec.

Iron Dog Brigade:

Dedicated to Snowmobiling Fun and Community

 

SledMagazine.com

Snowmobiling fans, check this out!

Ross Antworth takes us inside the Iron Dog Brigade, an elite group of snowmobiling legends dedicated to the thrill and joy of the sport. From industry pioneers to passionate riders, the IDB celebrates the past, present, and future of snowmobiling.

Read Ross’s full article here: https://bit.ly/3CEGaGZ

Ross F. Antworth Iron Dog Brigade

#IronDogBrigade #Snowmobiling #WinterAdventures

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PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

SECRETARY/

TREASURER

PAST PRESIDENT

Duane Sutton

38459 129th St.

Aberdeen, SD 57401

605-216-0804 (cell)

duanesutton@yahoo.com

Gail Hanson

1367 NH Route 26

Colebrook, NH 03576

603-520-8962

rtcat1@myfairpoint.net

Susan Smedegard

31668 Staples Lake Road

Danbury, WI 54830

(cell) 715-791-0082

susmed@gmail.com

Bob King

24855 Hackberry Road

Council Bluffs, IA 51503-8662

712-242-6299

rek4cb@gmail.com

DIRECTORS

Ross Antworth

4294 Route 102

Lower Kingsclear,

New Brunswick E3E 1L3 CANADA

(cell) 506-447-1112

ross.292cc@gmail.com

Christopher Gamache

150 NH Route140

Gilmanton, NH 03237

603-630-1304

gamache.toth@gmail.com

Marie Hixson

1332 Winona Road

New Hampton, NH 03256

603-968-9038

(cell) 603-481-2906

doo-n@metrocast.net

Marlys Knutson

2641 Orchard Lane

Excelsior, MN 55331-7807

612-308-5281

marlysmknutson@gmail.com

Kim Raap

3400 S Florence Ave

Sioux Falls, SD 57103

605-212-9403  Cell

trailswork@gmail.com

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