Black Hills Snowmobile Club

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Black Hills Snowmobile Club Finally a place to come and meet people that love the sport of snowmobiling as much as you do! Thank You Orland, Clarence & Juel for your input!

CLUB HISTORY: Orland Paulson shared that BHSC started back in the mid 60’s and some of the early members included Mary Lou (Orland’s wife), Pat O’Neil, Ed Nobel, Jim Gillette, Glen & Betsy Best, Don Church, Delbert Stover, Ray Kramer, Harry Marshal and Bob Nye. Several members were involved in the beginning of SDSA in 1969 and Ed Noble’s wife shared that ‘we made many trips to Pierre during that time.’ Orland shared pictures from the late 60’s & early 70’s as well as old Sno Plainsman Issues of several Governor’s Rides with Governor Bill Janklow and Governor George Mickelson (two governors who were very supportive of the sport of snowmobiling). Orland served on the SD Snowmobile Advisory Council for over 30 years! He also told us about a ‘March of Dimes’ Ride that the club would ride out of Meadowbrook Bowling Alley parking lot, go through Piedmont and return to Rapid. Clarence Bauer and Juel Rall began snowmobiling in the early 70’s and they shared that were a lot of young families in the club at that time and some of the family names mentioned (in addition to those above) were Hamm, King, and Davis. The men shared that they had a big ‘Play Day’ once a year for the kids. They set up race courses at Dumont Parking lot and all the kids (and adults) ran races, played games and won trophies. The Play Days were stopped in the mid 70’s when the members became concerned about injuries and liability. The early snowmobiles had 121 inch tracks on ‘boggie’ wheels and ½ inch cleats, ‘leaf spring’ suspension and a standard popular engine was a 440. There were not plowed or marked trails in the early days so they were ‘breaking trail’ each time they went riding and a 20 mile ride was a ‘good workout’. The club broke-up in the late 70’s and was reorganized by Bill & Ester Turgeon in the early 80’s. The club rejoined SDSA in 1984 and has been an active member since then.

Please let this continue through the winter!
10/14/2026

Please let this continue through the winter!

10/08/2026
The Deadwood Snocross is scheduled for January 22-23, 2027. Since it's the first day of fall, is it too early to start t...
09/23/2026

The Deadwood Snocross is scheduled for January 22-23, 2027. Since it's the first day of fall, is it too early to start the snow dances? I don't think so. We need all the help we can get! The Deadwood Snocross is always a great time. Make plans to attend.

2026–2027 National Tour Schedule 🏁
The Premier Stage for Bar-to-Bar Action

The roar of high-powered snowmobiles, the intensity of bar-to-bar battles and the spectacle of the world’s best snowmobile athletes launching across massive jumps will return this winter as AMSOIL Championship Snocross presented by Brunt Workwear opens its 2026–2027 season.

The national tour will feature eight event weekends across the United States and Canada, with two days of racing scheduled at each stop. The schedule combines legendary venues, premier winter destinations and the highly anticipated addition of the RK Compound Snocross National in Hartford, Wisconsin.

The next generation set the pace last winter. Crayden Dillon completed a breakout season by securing the Pro championship over fellow young standout Jordan Lebel, signaling the arrival of a new era at the front of the field.

But the established stars are ready to answer.

Two-time champion Emil Harr enters the new season healthy and determined to reclaim his place at the top. Reigning Pro Lite champion Cameron Cole will also join the Pro ranks, adding another proven winner to an already deep field. With Dillon defending his title, Lebel looking for retribution, Harr back at full strength and Cole ready for his premier-class debut, fireworks are expected from the opening green flag 💥

AMSOIL INC.
BRUNT
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Polaris Snowmobiles
Ski-Doo
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Blaine Brothers
RUGGED RADIOS | Communication for Work, Race & Play
FXR Racing FXR Snow Div
C&A Pro Snowmobile Skis
Stud Boy Traction
Rox Speed FX
Sunoco Race Fuels
Ziegler CAT
CFMOTO USA
Monster Energy
Hunter Houle Foundation
FOX

08/26/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 SDSA Convention in Aberdeen.
Events including Vendors, B**r and Bull, Auctions, FREE Avalanche Training Class, and Speak Easy featuring yours truly Bugsy "The Boss." Don't be left in the cold, register, reserve hotel rooms, and join us in Aberdeen. www.AberdeenDriftBusters.com/2026SDSA

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We had a great Dirt Therapy ride this past weekend! We camped at Mt Meadow Resort at Deerfield Lake and got dirty! I thi...
06/23/2026

We had a great Dirt Therapy ride this past weekend! We camped at Mt Meadow Resort at Deerfield Lake and got dirty! I think we should have changed the name to Dust Therapy. We really needed some moisture as it was very dry and dusty out there. Thank you to all that made the trip out, especially those that traveled from ND and MN!!

Our very own Mike Boock at International Snowmobile Congress in Omaha.
06/07/2026

Our very own Mike Boock at International Snowmobile Congress in Omaha.

Mike Boock and Jim Weaver talking groomers with Drew Gaffney from Track Inc at the Wednesday night Groomer Reception. American Council of Snowmobile Associations. International Snowmobile Congress. Nebraska State Snowmobile Association

The challenge is on!
05/28/2026

The challenge is on!

Road trip?!
05/18/2026

Road trip?!

2’ now!

05/05/2026

Colorado is calling!!

We know a lot of you have put your sleds away for the season, but the seasons not quite finished! Jones Pass should be ...
05/05/2026

We know a lot of you have put your sleds away for the season, but the seasons not quite finished! Jones Pass should be epic!

BREAK OUT THE SLEDS BOYS, the season is about to make a RETURN PERFORMANCE!

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3337 E Mall Drive
Rapid City, SD
57709

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+16054845681

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