

WELCOME TO THE IRON DOG BRIGADE
An Honorary Society Dedicated To The Fun Of Snowmobiling


2019 Grand Rapids

2018 Iron Dog Banquet, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Members: Front- Judy King, Nancy Hanson, Gail Hanson, Christine Jourdain-Barker, Joann Smith, Lori Heideman, Sue Smedegard, Bonnie Holbrook, Marlys Knutson. Second: Bob Kirchner, Len Neisler, Dave Newman, Orv Langhor, Dean Meakin, Jeff Schwaller, Duane Sutton, Gary Broderick, Ross Antworth Dale Hickox. Third: Bob Kirchner, Len Neisler, Dave Newman, Orv Langhor, Dean Meakin, Jeff Schwaller, Duane Sutton, Gary Broderick, Ross Antworth, Dale Hickox. Fourth & Fifth: Craig Gamache, Sam Landes, Mark H

2019 Grand Rapids


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


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.
Dedicated to Snowmobiling Fun and Community
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

PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY/
TREASURER
PAST PRESIDENT
DIRECTORS
Ross Antworth
4294 Route 102
Lower Kingsclear,
New Brunswick E3E 1L3 CANADA
(cell) 506-447-1112
Marie Hixson
1332 Winona Road
New Hampton, NH 03256
603-968-9038
(cell) 603-481-2906