🏆 2026 NLSF Groomer Operator of the Year Award – Phil Ryan For more than three decades, Phil Ryan has been a familiar and dedicated face in the snowmobiling community on the Northern Peninsula. A founding member of the Northwest Trackers Snowmobile Club , Phil has been involved with the club since the early 1990s and continues to serve as its lead groomer operator, putting in roughly 200 hours each season maintaining the trails. But Phil's contributions go well beyond operating the groomer. From equipment maintenance and repairs to major trail projects, including work on the River of Ponds and Torrent River bridges, he's been there to help keep the trail system safe and accessible for riders. When washouts, breakdowns or unexpected challenges arise, Phil is often the one stepping up to get things back on track. Over the years, Phil has also helped strengthen the snowmobiling community through safety education, fundraising, club events and keeping riders informed about trail conditions. His decades of experience, dedication and willingness to lend a hand have made him a respected figure within the Northwest Trackers and throughout the snowmobiling community. We were proud to recognize Phil as the 2026 NLSF Groomer Operator of the Year at our AGM and Awards Banquet. Congratulations, Phil, and thank you for the countless hours and hard work you've put into our trails over the years! 👏

We’re hiring a Backup Groomer Operator for the Gander area Gander And Area Snowmobile Club. To apply, please send your resume to info@nlsf.org. Full job details are available on our careers page: https://nlsf.org/connect/careers.aspx

Volunteers are showing up in “most ever” numbers at club AGMs and meetings across the island. The Northern Drifters Snowmobile Club did their part and showed up at the St. Anthony Polar Centre 🐻‍❄️ to elect a new president and discuss various topics of interest - to prepare for the upcoming snowmobile season ❄️ as well as to continue to build and maintain multi-purpose, multi-season trails that connect rural communities and businesses all year round. 🍂 The NLSF would like to thank 🙏 everyone in attendance for their interest and support of the off road vehicle trails in the area and to Sherry Squires for her contributions as Past President. Congratulations to newly elected 🗳️ Club President Jeff Clarke! It was helpful to share information and to inform these important next steps.