Duluth Drift-Toppers
Club Details
Duluth Drift-Toppers
Contact: Rob Waksdahl
PO Box 3199
Duluth, MN 55803
The DriftToppers Snowmobile club was formed in 1969, by snowmobile enthusiasts from the eastern part of Duluth and the surrounding townships. The eastern trails you ride, from Lester Park near Superior Street, to the Rice Lake Trail, to the North Shore Trail trailhead are the result of the efforts of these individuals. Over the years, we have continued to maintain, upgrade and groom these trails. We also groom the southern part of the C.J. Ramstad North Shore Trail on weekends, under a contract with the Minnesota DNR.
In the winter of 2016-17, our dedicated members completed the missing link trail. It is now known as the Rice Lake Trail, running from the C.J. Ramstad North Shore trailhead parking lot at Martin Road and connects to the Fish Lake Trail to the west. This addition to our area trail system has greatly enhanced the trail riders choices, and allows a more direct route up the North Shore from Hermantown, Proctor and West Duluth or to the Willard Munger Shaw trail.
The Drift-Toppers own and operate a 1990 Tucker Sno-Cat, outfitted with an 8 foot Arrowhead drag. This equipment combination provides some of the finest trail surfaces you will find anywhere!
One important commitment we have to further the sport of snowmobiling is the training of our youthful operators in safety, courtesy, and the laws regulating our sport. DNR Certified Snowmobile Safety Instructors from the Drift-Toppers, working with the Duluth Community Education Program, hold classes annually issuing many youth Snowmobile Safety Certificates per year. These youths are the future of our sport! Without the efforts of these volunteers, local area training would be limited.
We actively support Snowmobiling through:
Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association(Region 7), Blue Ribbon Coalition, Duluth Area Assn of Snowmobile Clubs, Lakes States Resources Alliance, and various other local charities and Recreational Support Groups
We meet the first Tuesday of the month (Sept - Apr) EXCEPT in September when, because of the Labor Day Holiday, we meet the second Tuesday. Meetings begin promptly at 7pm. We welcome new members and guests at any of these meetings.
NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED AND WELCOME!!!
In the winter of 2016-17, our dedicated members completed the missing link trail. It is now known as the Rice Lake Trail, running from the C.J. Ramstad North Shore trailhead parking lot at Martin Road and connects to the Fish Lake Trail to the west. This addition to our area trail system has greatly enhanced the trail riders choices, and allows a more direct route up the North Shore from Hermantown, Proctor and West Duluth or to the Willard Munger Shaw trail.
The Drift-Toppers own and operate a 1990 Tucker Sno-Cat, outfitted with an 8 foot Arrowhead drag. This equipment combination provides some of the finest trail surfaces you will find anywhere!
One important commitment we have to further the sport of snowmobiling is the training of our youthful operators in safety, courtesy, and the laws regulating our sport. DNR Certified Snowmobile Safety Instructors from the Drift-Toppers, working with the Duluth Community Education Program, hold classes annually issuing many youth Snowmobile Safety Certificates per year. These youths are the future of our sport! Without the efforts of these volunteers, local area training would be limited.
We actively support Snowmobiling through:
Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association(Region 7), Blue Ribbon Coalition, Duluth Area Assn of Snowmobile Clubs, Lakes States Resources Alliance, and various other local charities and Recreational Support Groups
We meet the first Tuesday of the month (Sept - Apr) EXCEPT in September when, because of the Labor Day Holiday, we meet the second Tuesday. Meetings begin promptly at 7pm. We welcome new members and guests at any of these meetings.
NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED AND WELCOME!!!
Club Events
Date: 12/07/2018 12/07/2018
Event: Snowmobile safety class
Description: Web based Snowmobile Safety Class will be held on 12/07/18 a 6:00 pm, and the Field Day on 12/08/18 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The class will be at Ordean-East Middle School, 2900 E 4th St., Duluth. Must be 11 years of age prior to class start date to be eligible to take this class.Performance test location and time will be given at class. Obtain safety course from DNR WEB. SIGHT.
Date: 12/07/2018 12/07/2018
Event: Snowmobile safety class
Description: Web based Snowmobile Safety Class will be held on 12/07/18 a 6:00 pm, and the Field Day on 12/08/18 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The class will be at Ordean-East Middle School, 2900 E 4th St., Duluth. Must be 11 years of age prior to class start date to be eligible to take this class.Performance test location and time will be given at class. Obtain safety course from DNR WEB. SIGHT.
Date: 12/07/2018 12/07/2018
Event: Snowmobile safety class - Copy
Description: Web based Snowmobile Safety Class will be held on 12/07/18 a 6:00 pm, and the Field Day on 12/08/18 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The class will be at Ordean-East Middle School, 2900 E 4th St., Duluth. Must be 11 years of age prior to class start date to be eligible to take this class.Performance test location and time will be given at class. Obtain safety course from DNR WEB. SIGHT.
Date: 01/08/2022
Event: Snowmobile Safety Field Day - Duluth
Description: Duluth Drift Toppers' Snowmobile Safety Field Day Class will be held on January 8, 2022 at Boom Town 4483 Martin Rd Duluth, MN 55803.
James Bianchi will lead class from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm.
To register go to www.drifttoppers.com.
Participants must be 11 years of age before class start date listed above and have completed the online course in order to be eligible to take this class.
For additional information contact James Bianchi at beeonkey@gmail.com.
James Bianchi will lead class from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm.
To register go to www.drifttoppers.com.
Participants must be 11 years of age before class start date listed above and have completed the online course in order to be eligible to take this class.
For additional information contact James Bianchi at beeonkey@gmail.com.
Date: 01/07/2023
Event: Snowmobile Safety Field Day - Duluth - 9:00 am
Description: Duluth Drift- Toppers' Snowmobile Safety Field Day will be held on January 7, 2023 at Boomtown 4483 Martin Rd Duluth, MN 55803.
Josh Carlson will began class at 9:00 am.
To register or for questions contact Josh Carlson at jcarlson376@gmail.com.
Participants must be 11 years of age before class start date listed above and have completed the online course in order to be eligible to take this class.
Lunch will be provided by Boomtown. Parents are welcome to stay.
For additional information contact Josh Carlson at jcarlson376@gmail.com.
Josh Carlson will began class at 9:00 am.
To register or for questions contact Josh Carlson at jcarlson376@gmail.com.
Participants must be 11 years of age before class start date listed above and have completed the online course in order to be eligible to take this class.
Lunch will be provided by Boomtown. Parents are welcome to stay.
For additional information contact Josh Carlson at jcarlson376@gmail.com.
Date: 01/06/2024 01/06/2024
Event: Snowmobile Safety Certification Course (Duluth Youth online Field Day) - 1.6.24
Description: Youth Online Field Day: free hybrid class held at a local business supporter with free lunch for students and field tests on-site.
Date: 01/04/2025 01/04/2025
Event: Duluth Drift Toppers Snowmobile Safety Training
Description: 2025 Snowmobile Safety Training -
Saturday - January 4, 2025
The class will be held at Boomtown - 4483 Martin Road - Duluth, MN
Class Registration will begin at 8:30 am and the classroom review will start at 9:00 am. The field testing to immediately follow. Please arrive early for class registration. Guardians must be present to sign in students and sign waiver forms. This class will be limited to 35 students. Please bring your own appropriate riding attire. The Drift Toppers will provide lunch and youth snowmobiles for the event.
*This class will be based on the "Hybrid" certification model and will be a morning review class with field training.
Saturday - January 4, 2025
The class will be held at Boomtown - 4483 Martin Road - Duluth, MN
Class Registration will begin at 8:30 am and the classroom review will start at 9:00 am. The field testing to immediately follow. Please arrive early for class registration. Guardians must be present to sign in students and sign waiver forms. This class will be limited to 35 students. Please bring your own appropriate riding attire. The Drift Toppers will provide lunch and youth snowmobiles for the event.
*This class will be based on the "Hybrid" certification model and will be a morning review class with field training.
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