• Open Snowmobile Weekend Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont have entered into an agreement allowing for a reciprocal snowmobile riding weekend in all three states which includes the preceding Friday. The dates are January 27-29, 2012. This allows for all legally registered New Hampshire, and Vermont snowmobiles to be operated in Maine without a current Maine registration. This also allows for all legally registered Maine snowmobiles to be operated in New Hampshire and Vermont without being registered in either of those states as well.

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Trail Milage from Jackman to....

What's Happening in Jackman...

• Lake Parlin 100......January 28th.....Cross Country Snowmobile Race.....Make your reservations early........... January 28th....Northland Hotel presents "PhatKat Entertainment" 8:30 to 12:30............ February 5th.....Nortland Hotel will host the Annual Chili Cook off at 4pm

General Registration Information

• MAINE RESIDENT RE-REGISTRATION ..... $41.00 Only available as a season registration .... Please bring in prior Maine registration (preffered), or prior sticker number and year on sticker, or bring information on Model, Year, & Serial Number. You will need to prove residency so bring your Maine Drivers Licence or Maine Identification Card. MAINE RESIDENT NEW 1st TIME REGISTRATION ... $42.00 You will need to show us a bill of sale if purchased from an individual or if puchased from a dealer you will need to show us a bill of sale and the green form that shows you paid sales tax. If you have not paid the sales tax you will be charged 5% of the purchase price. NON-RESIDENT... You have a choice of purchasing a 3-day $44.00 or a Season Registration $89.00 Bring in an old Maine registration (preffered), or current registration from any state, or Make, Year & Serial Number along with a valid Drivers License. Border Riders Club applications are available at Bishop's Store. Please support the local club to help with the continued excellance in trail conditions.

Border Crossing and Canadian Registrations.

• Please bring your passport if traveling to Canada. The border station is new and can be confusing for first time users so take your time and read the signs when approching. Treat the officers with respect and take off your helmet and shut off your machine and you should not have any troubles. Plan on 5 to 10 minutes for a few sleds. Canadian Trail passes are available at the first clubhouse in Canada located in Armstrong. They do not enforce a trail pass up to the first clubhouse but you are taking chances if an accident would occur. The passes all include mandatory insurance and costs in canadian currency are as follows. Season $300.00, 7 Days $180.00, 3 Days $100.00, Daily $50.00. Fines are $400.00 for the first offense. We recomend that you purchase your trail passes here in Jackman prior to crossing the Border. Please stop in and we will let you know if any are available locally.

Shop at Bishop's

• Celebrating over 61 years as a family owned business in the Jackman area. That you for your support. We appreciate your business. We carry most anything you need! Merrell, Timberland, Ranger & Muck Boots, Kathadin Coats, Bib's, Socks, Smartwool, Fleece, Hand & Toe Warmers, Gloves, Tubbs Snowshoes, Rods, Reels, Gifts, Souvenirs, Hot coffee and home of the "BEST PIZZA IN MAINE" etc..etc...

Jackman Region Trail Conditions

• 1-26-2012 Trails are all open. The forcast is as follows. Tonight: Snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 20. South wind between 3 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Friday: Snow and sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 2pm, then a chance of snow and sleet between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of snow after 4pm. High near 27. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph becoming northwest. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible. Friday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind becoming northwest between 7 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Saturday: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 20%. The North and East trails are in good shape. Lots of snow around the Bald Mountain area. All trails have been groomed. According to the Border Riders Club there are a few major trail changes this year. The last 5 Miles on ITS 89 North has signs to keep out as it is off limits due to windmills and it is patrolled by the Border Patrol. You have to take a sharp right to continue. ITS 88 East has now been remarked and it goes on the Fish Pond road, so take a sharp left after Churchill campsite. There is a boney section on the Pittston Farm Trail but it is passable. Ample snow to our south around the Parlin Pond area except for a 2 mile section that still needs more snow. Lake Parlin 100 will be held this weekend in Lake Parlin. For more info go to www.lakeparlin100.com

Off-Trail Riding

• All unplowed roads are open unless marked. Still sketchy to ride in the woods. Ice is solid but check with locals as to the exact spring holes, inlets & outlets on your route. Plenty of Snow around the Bald Mountain area.