snowmobiling

Vintage sled show winners announced

Mar 9, 2022

The 12th annual Wells Creek Riders Vintage Snowmobile Show was held Saturday, Feb. 26, at Lake City Golf Club. “We had a great turn out with over 80 sleds participating in the show and many others joining us on the scenic ride around Lake City Golf Club,” said Dan Diggins, one of the organizers....

Classic  sleds go  on display

Mar 2, 2022

The Vintage Sled Show and Ride at Lake City Golf Club Saturday featured dozens of entries of all sizes, shapes, colors, and ages. Prizes were awarded in several categories. A vintage sled ride was scheduled for the afternoon. Wells Creek Riders Snowmobile Club co-sponsored the event with the golf...

Saturday’s vintage sled ride changes course

Feb 23, 2022

Wells Creek Riders have a new venue for this weekend’s Vintage Snowmobile Show and Ride. The 12th annual event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26, at Lake City Golf Course, which is also a co-sponsor of this year’s show and ride. Registration begins at 10 a.m. The cost is $10 for one sled and $20...

Vintage sled show announces winners

Mar 4, 2020

This year’s vintage snowmobile show at Mount Frontenac Feb. 29 was the biggest yet. “We had the biggest turn out ever with over 150 sleds in the show,” said Dan Diggens of Mount Frontenac. “It was an awesome day that was enjoyed by many people. This years show also featured a Winners Circle to...

Vintage sleds come to Frontenac Saturday, Feb. 29

Feb 26, 2020

One of the last big local winter events of the year is happening this weekend. The 10th annual Vintage Snowmobile Show and Ride will be Saturday, Feb. 29, at Mount Frontenac Golf Course. Registration starts at 10 a.m. The cost is $10 for one sled or $20 for unlimited sleds. The price includes...

Snowmobile burns on riverwalk

Mar 6, 2019

A snowmobile caught fire at the northern end of the Riverwalk in the early hours of the morning Sunday, March 3. Lake City Graphic Editor Andrew Eggenberger called 911 just before 3 a.m. to report the fire. Lake City Police and the Lake City Fire Department responded to the scene. The driver of...

Vintage snowmobiles converge on Mt. Frontenac this Saturday

Feb 21, 2019

Wells Creek Riders and Mount Frontenac Golf Course are hosting their ninth annual vintage snowmobile show and ride on Saturday, Feb. 23, at Mount Frontenac. Registration begins at 10 a.m. The cost is $10 for one sled or $20 for unlimited sleds and includes chili at the golf course. A scenic...

Vintage sled show and ride is Saturday at Mount Frontenac

Feb 21, 2018

Vintage snowmobile afficianados will ascend Mount Frontenac Saturday, Feb. 24, for the eighth annual vintage snowmobile show and ride. Sled owners can register at Mount Frontenac Golf Course beginning at 10 a.m. in one of six categories: antique to 1970, 1971-1974, 1975-1984, race sled, classic...

Letter: Snowmobilers, thank a landowner

Dec 6, 2017

To the editor: Thanksgiving has come and gone and Christmas is on its way. That means winter is just around the corner, and soon we will be looking at snow (well, hopefully). With that snow brings another season many of us are eagerly awaiting; snowmobile season. Dec. 1 marks the official...

Weather just right for vintage snowmobile show and ride

Mar 2, 2017

Winter returned just in time for the Wells Creek Riders’ vintage snowmobile show and ride Saturday. Heavy snowfall overnight Thursday and into Friday created a layer suitable for riding again after an extended warm spell had caused much of the snowcover to melt. In addition to dozens of vintage...