2023 Jan, Scorpion Homecoming

Feature Sled

Our 19th annual event will feature one of Scorpion's most popular models, the TK's of 1979-1981. A consummate Scorpion, the TK featured aggressive blaze-red styling, wide ski stance, exceptional handling and Crosby, Minnesota’s own Cuyuna engine. Truly the last of an era, the TK was the final production model both designed and manufactured in Crosby. For many, the TK best exemplifies the "Big Red" swagger exhibited by Scorpion's racing prowess during this exciting period. If you are a TK fan, you'll likely never see as many of these sleds together in one formation ... ever. So bring yours and be part of the action! In celebration of the “Big Red,” sport your best black and red attire!

All Scorpions, as well as Scorpion-manufactured brands are welcome, including Trail-A-Sled, Sno-Ro, Sears, Sno-Craft, Brut and Massey-Ferguson.

Once again held in conjunction with our partners at the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce Annual Ice Fishing contest, the 2023 Scorpion Homecoming will be held Saturday, February 4th, 2023. Noon to 3:00 PM, just offshore from Crosby’s Memorial Park on beautiful Serpent Lake in Crosby, Minnesota. Follow this page for details.

Scorpion Homecoming is an informal meetup. Attend at your own risk.

2023 Jan, Scorpion Homecoming

Scorpion Homecoming 2023 is revving up and getting ready to rumble. Once again held in conjunction with our partners at the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce Annual Ice Fishing contest, the 2023 Scorpion Homecoming will feature the popular TK/TKX models from 1979-1981. Spread the news and follow this page for additional details See you Saturday, February 4th, 2023. Noon to 3:00 PM, just offshore from Crosby’s Memorial Park on beautiful Serpent Lake in Crosby, Minnesota. Scorpion Homecoming is an informal meetup. Attend at your own risk. @cuyuna_lakes @scorpionsleds #ScorpionHomecoming #ScorpionSnowmobiles #CuyunaLakes #CuyunaLakesContest

2022 Feb, Scorpion Homecoming Trophy Winners

Presenting, your 2022 award winners! L/R: Matt Matich, Scott Tolve, Greg Sasik, Cam Kmecik, Ryan Hopkes, Dave Klein, Greg Greely, Jerry Garner, Amanda Peters, Don Maslowski, Kirk Anderson, Peter Erickson, Kyler McCoy. 18th Annual Cuyuna Lakes Ice Fishing Contest and Scorpion Homecoming. - Cuyuna Lakes Ice Fishing Contest and Scorpion Homecoming. Next event, February 4, 2023. Scorpion Homecoming is an informal meetup. Attend at your own risk. - @cuyuna_lakes @scorpionsleds #ScorpionHomecoming #ScorpionSnowmobiles #CuyunaLakes #CuyunaLakesContest

2022 Feb, Scorpion Homecoming Frigid Success

Scorpion Homecoming a Frigid Success

Approximately 95 home-grown Scorpions were found on Serpent Lake this past Saturday, February 5th 2022 for the 18th Annual Cuyuna Lakes Ice Fishing Contest and Scorpion Homecoming. In addition to those attending the ice fishing contest, 200 Scorpion fans rode-in on their favorite machines for the two-hour meet-up. Several swappers were also on hand, to buy and sell parts for the ever-collectable Scorpion brand. The Scorpion Traveler award went to gentleman who came all the way from North Carolina, to attend the event. With an ambient high temperature of only 12 degrees, snow flurries, and a strong wind, it was one of the coldest Homecoming’s ever, with wind chills well into negative territory. Shout-out to all the Scorpion fans who came-out to brave the elements, and show-off their Scorpions.

Special thanks to the Sno-Serpents Snowmobile Club (Rob Geske and John Taylor) and the Antique Snowmobile Society, both of which went above and beyond, for the event. Also, big-time thanks to the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce (Courtney Condon), Oars-N-Mine (Don Brown), Crosby-Ironton Courier (Joan Hasskamp), KKIN (Tom Martin), etc. Thank you! Look for a repeat event on February 4, 2023.

Nineteen awards were presented, in the following categories.

Honorary Awards

Sno-Serpent Award, Ryan Hopkes, Zimmerman, MN, 1965

Chamber’s Choice, Ryan Hopkes, Zimmerman, MN, 1966 H300

Scorpion Traveler, Doug Simmons, Hickory, NC, 1320 miles

Eileen Harrison Memorial Award, Amanda Peters, Crosby MN, 1973 Stingerette

Era Awards

Trail-A-Sled Original

Runner Up, Tom Besch, Kasson, MN, 1970 Stinger

1st Place, Ryan Hopkes, Zimmerman, MN, 1965 H260

Trail-A-Sled Restored

Runner Up, Ryan Hopkes, Zimmerman, MN, 1970 Stinger 340SS

1st Place, Dave Klein, Cold Spring, MN, 1971 Super Stinger

Scorpion Original

Runner Up, Peter Erickson, Thief River Falls, MN, 1975 Super Stinger

1st Place, Greg Sasik, Outing, MN, 1975 Whip 400

Scorpion Restored

Runner Up, Amanda Peters, Crosby, MN, 1973 Stingerette

1st Place, Jerry Garner, Blaine, MN, 1974 Super Stinger

Custom

Runner Up, Kyler McCoy, Clearwater, MN, Multi-Year Custom

1st Place, Kirk Anderson, Crosby, MN, 1969-71 Mark III

Feature Sleds

Honorable Mention, Don Maslowski, Little Falls, MN, 1970 Mark II

Honorable Mention, Scott Tolve, Elk River, MN, 1970 Mark III

3rd Place, Greg Greely, Crosby, MN, 1971 Mark II

2nd Place, Matt Matich, Brainerd, MN, 1970 Mark II

1st Place, Cam Kmecik, Zimmerman, MN, 1970 Mark I

2022 Feb, Scorpion Homecoming

Important Ice Condition Update

Don’t be like these folks, who quickly became stuck on Serpent Lake just a few days ago! Although the Minnesota DNR has verified the lake’s ice thickness, automobile drivability on Serpent Lake remains extremely poor. Even well-equipped 4x4 trucks are not typically venturing-out on the lake. It’s the worst we’ve seen. The unusual combination of intermittent heavy snows and slush have made a real mess of things for vehicles. These same factors have made it nearly impossible to create any reasonably large area of on-lake plowed surface, for parking. As such, we strongly encourage participants to park along the numerous nearby city streets and ride their sleds into the event, or toboggin-in their fishing gear, as the case might be. See the 2022 webpage, for a map and further details http://www.trailasled.com/2022-feb-5-hc

Note, the Sno-Serpents Snowmobile Club will be assisting us in creating a nicely groomed area for the Scorpion display, so ride-in and set-up, beginning at 11:00 Saturday morning, February 5th. (Both ice fishing and Scorpion display starts at noon). Note, overall weather conditions look good, with a slight dusting Saturday morning and a high of 19F. Bundle-up and be prepared to be outside, most of the time. As always, attend the Scorpion meetup and the ice fishing event at your own risk.

Cuyuna Lakes Ice Fishing Contest and Scorpion Homecoming. Next event, February 5, 2022. Scorpion Homecoming is an informal meetup. Attend at your own risk.

@cuyuna_lakes @scorpionsleds #ScorpionHomecoming #ScorpionSnowmobiles #CuyunaLakes #CuyunaLakesContest

2021 Feb, Scorpion Homecoming

Serpent Lake, yesterday at 12:00 PM. Amazingly quiet for what would have been the 17th Annual Cuyuna Lakes Ice Fishing Contest & Scorpion Homecoming. Windchills reached -28, and lower! Looking forward to 2022, and a post-COVID world, when events like Scorpion Homecoming can be held safely, and within Minnesota guidelines. Big-time shout-out to all the Scorpion enthusiasts who are keeping the fires burning, during these difficult days. Congratulations to Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce who were able to successfully pivot the ice fishing contest, to a virtual format. Well done! Wishing one and all, a safe and healthy 2021. - Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Scorpion Snowmobiles - #scorpionhomecoming #scorpionsnowmobiles #cuyunalakes #cuyunalakescontest

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2020 Sep, Brave It! Mural

Check-out Cuyuna Lakes' "Brave It", a nostalgic winter themed mural in Deerwood, Minnesota. Among other things, the mural contains Trail-A-Sled/Scorpion elements from days gone-by, including a 1962 Trail-A-Sled and a 1970 Scorpion Mark I (275 Sachs). Fully 30' long, the mural is a throw-back to the days when hundreds of these machines roamed frozen Serpent Lake from Crosby to Deerwood, and parts beyond. The additional elements within the mural, are fantastic! Be sure to check it out during your next visit to the Cuyuna Lakes. Thank you Projectrevive, Deerwood Bank, Art of Adam Turman, City of Deerwood, Rice Lake Construction Group, the Hallett Charitable Trust and all others involved in this on-going mural project. - #PROJECTREVIVECUYUNA #SCORPIONSNOWMOBILES #CUYUNALAKES #ADAMTURMAN #DEERWOODBANK