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Yahoo
26-02-2025
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Lewis County officials comment on cancelation of SNIRT run
LEWIS COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) – Lewis County officials have weighed in on the cancelation of this year's SNIRT run. The event was called off earlier in the week and faces an uncertain future. The run was supposed to have its 20th edition, but the the Barnes Corners Sno-Pals canceled this year's edition 'the new requirements of the county and in conjunction with the current requirements of the Towns and NYS mass gathering permit.' SNIRT Run in Lewis County faces uncertain future after this year's cancelation Lewis County officials said in a statement they were 'deeply saddened to learn today that the Board of Directors of the Barnes Corners Sno-Pals voted on February 19.' However, county officials wanted to address some of the points brought up in the announcement. Lewis County said it was 'important to clarify that there have been no new policies or changes to Lewis County regulations since last year's event. The Department of Health requires a Mass Gathering Permit for all events being held with over 5,000 people in attendance. This type of event also requires insurance due to the liability of opening roads to allow access.' We have met with representatives of the Barnes Corners Sno-Pals multiple times to assist with this year's event. We would love to see the event continue, but they must meet the Event Permit requirements to hold the event and help keep everyone safe. The County has actively supported efforts to facilitate this event, assisting with the necessary paperwork for the Department of Health's Mass Gathering Permit and providing resources through our Emergency Management team. Multiple county departments—including Highway, Parks, and Emergency Management—together with dedicated volunteer groups, have worked to help make this event a success in previous years. Jackie Mahoney, Director of Recreation, Forestry, and Parks for Lewis County The release from Lewis County also added they are supportive of events that bring positive economic and recreational benefits to the county. They also added they are open to working with event organizers and hope the SNIRT run returns in the future. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
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SNIRT Run in Lewis County faces uncertain future after this year's cancelation
LEWIS COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) – A springtime staple in Lewis County faces an uncertain future after being called off for this year. A press released on Monday, February 24 from the Barnes Corners Sno-Pals said this year's SNIRT run has been canceled. The organization that runs the event said 'Unfortunately, we have recently learned of the new requirements of the county and in conjunction with the current requirements of the Towns and NYS mass gathering permit it has become reality that we cannot meet them.' Authorities say Lewis County Snirt Run caused ATV accident spike This year's run would have been have been the 20th edition. In 2023, the run attracted over 5,000 riders to the Tug Hill region to ride four-wheelers and side-by-sides from one end of the county to the other. This event serves as a fundraiser for the not-for-profit snowmobile club, which is comprised of all volunteer members that help maintain the over 110 miles of trails for the safe operation and enjoyment of snowmobile enthusiast in the area. However, there have been issues in the past with crashes and landowners being an unhappy about going onto undesignated properties and damaging them. Organizers said in the statement that getting the necessary permits to run the event was a challenge. Some of these were due to changing state regulations, insurance requirements from Lewis County as well as some of the towns in which the SNIRT Run is held, as well as local laws limiting dates we could use the trails in some towns. The press release said the decision to cancel the run was made at their most-recent meeting on Wednesday, February 19. The organization said it wanted to 'thank all the participants over the last 19 years, it has been an honor to sponsor this event and as we work to find new ways to fund the work we do on the snowmobile trails, we look forward to all your support.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
