Ponto Knight Riders Snowmobile Club
The Ponto Knight Riders Snowmobile Club has about 40 members who maintain about 75 miles of trails in the Backus area. The Ponto Knight Riders Club has been organized since 1974 and is a local club of the Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association (MNUSA for short). MNUSA can be found here MNUSA.org
Our club is funded by dues, the trail fees you pay and a small fraction of gas taxes you pay as a snowmobiler. We also maintain excellent relationships with the State DNR and Cass County Land Department which supports our club with land for trails and other significant trail support. Our trails also cross several private properties and we are indebted to these local citizens for their generosity.
Trail Maintenance
Our trail maintenance begins in the Summer and Fall when mowing, brushing and tree cutting is done to make the trail as safe and clear as nature will allow. Many miles of our trail are multiple use trails for cars/trucks, ATVs and bikes which sometimes produce challenges to maintain a smooth trail for your use.
Once the snow falls in December (and the swamps are frozen to support the groomer) we begin to groom trails. We attempt to groom each week or more often, assuming there is enough snow on the trail to fill the holes and produce a smooth surface. (Please see Trail Reports above for trails maintained by the Knight Riders.)
Advantages of Membership in a Snowmobile Club
If you are a member of a snowmobile club in Minnesota, you also are a member of MN USA. MN USA advocates with government organizations for funding and legislation to support snowmobiling. Without MN USA, it is possible that there would not be funding and support to keep all of the trails in MN open and groomed.
As a local member of club you will meet other snowmobilers for riding and other fun events. You will also have the opportunity to maintain trails and help support snowmobiling locally.
We would love to have you and your family as a member. Membership is $30, with $20 going to membership in MN USA. With the MN USA membership you get MN Snowmobiler magazine and other member benefits. The most important thing is to be a member of a local club and MN USA to support snowmobiling in the State of MN.
The Ponto Knight Riders also participate in the Crow Wing Trails Association. Their site can be found here Crow Wing Trails Association
Please contact Merle @ 218-587-2498 or Brad @ 218-587-2269 for further information about the Knight Riders or use the Contacts in the menu above.
Our club is funded by dues, the trail fees you pay and a small fraction of gas taxes you pay as a snowmobiler. We also maintain excellent relationships with the State DNR and Cass County Land Department which supports our club with land for trails and other significant trail support. Our trails also cross several private properties and we are indebted to these local citizens for their generosity.
Trail Maintenance
Our trail maintenance begins in the Summer and Fall when mowing, brushing and tree cutting is done to make the trail as safe and clear as nature will allow. Many miles of our trail are multiple use trails for cars/trucks, ATVs and bikes which sometimes produce challenges to maintain a smooth trail for your use.
Once the snow falls in December (and the swamps are frozen to support the groomer) we begin to groom trails. We attempt to groom each week or more often, assuming there is enough snow on the trail to fill the holes and produce a smooth surface. (Please see Trail Reports above for trails maintained by the Knight Riders.)
Advantages of Membership in a Snowmobile Club
If you are a member of a snowmobile club in Minnesota, you also are a member of MN USA. MN USA advocates with government organizations for funding and legislation to support snowmobiling. Without MN USA, it is possible that there would not be funding and support to keep all of the trails in MN open and groomed.
As a local member of club you will meet other snowmobilers for riding and other fun events. You will also have the opportunity to maintain trails and help support snowmobiling locally.
We would love to have you and your family as a member. Membership is $30, with $20 going to membership in MN USA. With the MN USA membership you get MN Snowmobiler magazine and other member benefits. The most important thing is to be a member of a local club and MN USA to support snowmobiling in the State of MN.
The Ponto Knight Riders also participate in the Crow Wing Trails Association. Their site can be found here Crow Wing Trails Association
Please contact Merle @ 218-587-2498 or Brad @ 218-587-2269 for further information about the Knight Riders or use the Contacts in the menu above.
