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Snowmobile Trail Permits Not Going Up

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The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs is holding the line on trail permits for 2021.

The price will be $190 for a Seasonal pass and $150 for a Classic pass if you purchase a permit in the month of September.

Permits are mandatory for recreational snowmobiling on all OFSC trails.

The organization is also providing a one-time “confidence bonus” this year for snowmobilers who sign up early for the Rider Advantage program.

Chief Executive Officer Landon French says the bonus protects you if trails are forced to close due to COVID-19 health guidelines.

French notes the offer is redeemable towards the purchase of a 2022 Seasonal or Classic Trail Permit and riders may qualify for a $50 or $25 bonus.

For the bonus to apply, any closure would have to occur before February 16, 2021 and continue for the remainder of the season.

French says the OFSC has also introduced a new app.

“This app provides snowmobilers with basic trail information and updates on the season on their mobile device. An upgrade to the Pro version of the ‘Go Snowmobiling Ontario app’ with many new features and capabilities will be available for just $3.99.”

The OFSC will be announcing plans and protocols to ensure the health and safety of volunteers, landowners and riders in the coming weeks.

Trails were closed in March due to provincial coronavirus health protocols.

OFSC Fee and Rider Advantage Confidence Bonus Schedule for 2021:

Permit Type
Seasonal and Gift Cards
September 1-September 30: $190. Rider Advantage Confidence Benefit gives you $50 bonus applied to your 2022 permit account.
October 1-November 1: $190. Rider Advantage Confidence Benefit gives you $25 bonus applied to your 2022 permit account.
November 2-December 1: $220
December 2 onwards: $270

Classic and Gift Cards
September 1-September 30: $150. Rider Advantage Confidence Benefit gives you $50 bonus applied to your 2022 permit account.
October 1-November 1: $150. Rider Advantage Confidence Benefit gives you $25 bonus applied to your 2022 permit account.
November 2-December 1: $150
December 2 onwards: $180

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COVID-19 Shuts Down Snowmobile Trails

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It’s an early end to the snowmobile season thanks to the coronavirus.

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs has made a formal decision to cease trail operations and grooming effective immediately on any trails which are still open to the public.

As well, starting at midnight, Saturday March 21st, all OFSC trails in the province will be closed and anyone accessing the trails from that date forward will be trespassing.

Officials say they wanted to give enough time for snowmobilers to return home.

The club stresses this is a necessary step to ensure the safety of riders, families, communities and businesses.

Here is a statement from the OFSC Board of Directors:

“We’d like to thank all our loyal permit buyers, landowners, club volunteers and partners for their support this season and encourage everyone to do their part and stay healthy and safe as we all work together in overcoming this pandemic. We want to stress that this decision is not based on an economic basis. Although grooming operations are reduced at this time of the season, we still spend substantial monies on our open trails. We want to ensure permit buyers that any savings from funds not spent this permit year will be invested in the next season.”