The breathtaking mountain vistas which make Stanley, Idaho famous were running on all cylinders as Vintage Snowmobiles of Idaho 
treated an exceptional group to it's 5th Annual Fall Vintage Show and Expo September 12th, 2009.   A very consistent flow of public
enjoyed a perfect alpine day as 29 sleds assembled by collectors from Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho basked in the sunshine
of great September day!. Add in a  handful of swappers, and enthusiastic locals, and this year's Stanley Expo was easily the best ever!

        

A few treasures were found at this years show including a rare, very clean, rare, '80 Arctic Cat Cross Country Racer along with a
super rare complete '70 Polaris 340 Playmate factory issued racer. The Cat is still for sale!
 

 The 2009 Stanley Expo also raised a record amount of donations from it's annual vintage sled raffle! This years sled,
a '80 John Deere Trailfire brought in a total of $750!! And the winner was::: Ray Bergstresser from Spokane! This is his
third raffle sled win a row! Last year Ray won the Stanley Scorpion, as well as the WSVSA's Arctic Cat El' Tigre.
This guy's got some seriously aligned karma!!! Congratulations Ray!

 

This years Stanley Expo expanded it's entertainment by adding a classic car display.  Clubs from Challis and Ketchum Idaho brought
out some really cool cars which simply amplified the quality show and shine atmosphere!  In a very close vote, the '81 Ski Doo Sno Pro won
people's choice over Debbie Ginder's super cool '68 Larson Eagle!  A true testimony to how well the diversified  field  was interpreted
at this years show!  Every participant received a free dash plaque and wall plaque for their contributions to the show!  

Vintage Snowmobiles of Idaho held their fall membership meeting and voted to again support local ISSA club grooming programs with
a cash donation. At the ISSA Convention in Boise Oct 31, 2009, VSI will present the Coeur D' Alene Snowmobile Club,
Cougar Mountain Snowmobile Club, Garden Valley Sno-Goers and  Montpelier Bear Lake Rim Riders each with a $250
donation to help their respective grooming programs. 

Special Thanks go out to Thad, Robert and Tyler Lawrence, Craig and Debbie Ginder, and Gary and Charline Cvecich for their 
immeasurable help in making this years  Stanley Expo a great success. Other notable thanks go out to Kenny Jacobsen,
Tony and Brenda, Crnkovich, Danny Reasor, and Don Bernaiche for making the long pull to participate!  And last but not least,
thanks too Scott and Dee Williams along with their great friends who brought out their classic cars making the day super special!!

        

Watch for more news on VSI and its upcoming winter activities in our fall newsletter and for more information, you can find our web site at
www.idahosnowbiz.com - look for us us in the region 6 club roster. Or feel free to call 208-309-1750.  

VSI is proud to be a  membership club in The Western States Vintage Snowmobile Association.
Please visit www.wsvsa.com for all Western Vintage Snowmobile News!