Scorpion Trails : Homecoming : 2007

SCORPION HOMECOMING A SUCCESS DESPITE BRUTAL COLD

Crosby, Minn. – February 3, 2007

Bitter cold couldn’t prevent a large contingent of Scorpion fans from once again descending upon Crosby’s Memorial Park for the now annual Scorpion Homecoming, held as always in conjunction with the Cuyuna Range Chamber of Commerce’s Ice Fishing Contest. Nearly two hundred Scorpion exhibitors brought over one hundred snowmobiles to brave the unusually harsh February conditions that descended upon Serpent Lake this year.

Conditions were truly brutal, with temperatures bottoming at -18 and wind chills as low as -45 yet Scorpion exhibitors were present from throughout the upper Midwest and as far away as Alaska and eastern Ontario. Several 1977 Bull Whips were on display along with an amazing 1960 propeller driven air-sled. From the support tent Shirley Hale reported brisk demand for Homecoming buttons and not surprisingly given the temperatures, Scorpion hooded sweatshirts were quickly sold-out.

The weather-abbreviated 3:00 PM awards presentation included the following:

Chamber’s Choice:

First Place: Don Peterson, Deerwood Minnesota – Scorpion Moped
Runner-Up: Wade McCoy, Alexandria Minnesota – 1977 Whip

Peer’s Choice:

First Place: Marion Ziegler, Fountain City Wisconsin – 1975 Super Stinger 440
Runner-Up: April Small, Durham Ontario – 1969 Mark I

People’s Choice:

First Place: Butch Holmvig, Aitkin Minnesota – 1971 Mark II
Runner-Up: April Small, Durham Ontario – 1969 Mark I

Special thanks goes out Bob Heath and Mark Filas of Range Car Wash (located just east of Crosby on Highway 210 & 6) for assisting with traffic control as well as Tim Leonard and Dwayne Jenson who both contributed a significant amount of personal time to ensure this event was a success, in spite of the weather. Princeton residents Tim Quast and family led a small contingent of Scorpion collectors for an abbreviated trail ride on Serpent Lake. Ralph LaPlant of North Woods Images made sure the event was properly recorded on film and Sentence to Serve provided valuable assistance with the heated on-ice support tent – a true lifesaver. The open house immediately following proved a popular stopping place for the majority of the participants, with hot food and old Scorpion stories available in abundance well into the evening.

By all accounts a reprise in 2008 appears likely. Check www.trailasled.com for periodic Homecoming updates.

An excellent photo album of the event can be found at Jim Solberg's site. Several photos from the Homecoming are also available in the Recent Images section of this site. Select from the thumbnails in the lower right.

02/02/2007 FINAL NOTICE ~ Sub-zero temperatures are forecast but ice conditions and parking are looking excellent. Dress warmly and enjoy the warming tent along with the food and beverage concessions. See Parking & Traffic flow below for updated information.

The Cuyuna Range Chamber of Commerce's third annual Scorpion Homecoming is rapidly taking shape for 2007. Once again held in conjunction with the Chamber's venerable Ice Fishing Contest, the Homecoming will be held the first Saturday of February ~ February 3, 2007.

Don't forget to click on the poster icon below to download and print the official Homecoming 2007 flyer (Adobe format).

Several exciting changes are expected for 2007, including the addition of a feature sled category. This year's featured Scorpion is the legendary cross-country racing machine from 1977, the Bull Whip.

The agenda and tone of the event is expected to be similar to prior years. For a recap of prior events, browse Scorpion Homecoming 2005 or Scorpion Homecoming 2006.

Scorpion Homecoming is a casual, free and fun display-only event. No judging will be conducted. No formal provisions are being made for swap or race activities. Attendees are however encouraged to support the Chamber by purchasing a raffle ticket for $1.00 or $5.00 (excellent prizes awarded  need not be present to win), patronizing the concessionaires and purchasing a very special Scorpion Homecoming commemorative button featuring the Bull Whip!

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

Machines need not run to be displayed. For safety reasons, propeller-driven air-sleds will NOT be operated during the event.

Several awards will be presented, including Peer's Choice (voted by fellow exhibitors), People's Choice (voted by the general public), and Chamber's Choice (voted by the Cuyuna Range Chamber of Commerce).

Begin now making plans to attend this exciting event. Additional details will be posted below as the date approaches. If you plan on attending the event, please aid the Chamber's planning by clicking here to send us an email. In the body of the email please indicate the following: last name; hometown; number of persons attending; number of sleds you plan on bringing; and your status (e.g. collector, former racer, employee). In addition, if you plan on bringing a Bull Whip, please be sure to tell us about it.

AGENDA

10:00 -11:30 AM ~ Set-up
12:00 - 3:00 PM ~ Display
3:00 PM ~ Awards
3:15 - 4:30 PM ~ Trail Ride
5:00 - 7:00 PM ~ Open House

GENERAL INFORMATION

Visit the Homecoming on-ice support tent for your sled sign and ballots. For your comfort, the support tent also doubles as a warming facility.

Bring cash for commemorative items and wear your Scorpion garb ... if it still fits!

PARKING & TRAFFIC FLOW

Traffic flow volunteers from Range Car Wash will be directing traffic as exhibitors pass through the boat landing area of Memorial Park. Given the recent cold spell, on-ice parking should be readily available and easily accessible just offshore from the boat landing. See traffic flow directors for on-site details. As always, on-ice driving and parking is at your own risk (nearby street parking is available).

DISPLAY AREA

A dedicated display area will be set-up adjacent to the ice fishing area on Serpent Lake just offshore from Memorial Park. Although welcome, no formal provisions are being made for swappers (and no fees are accessed). All swappers in attendance are asked to set-up around the perimeter of the display area and not within the snowmobile display lines.

A dedicated line for Bull Whips will be set-up near the display area entrance. Please place all Bull Whips (regardless of condition) in this area.

All on-ice parking and activities are at your own risk. Ample city street parking is available near the event.

The display area is reserved specifically for Trail-A-Sled, Scorpion and other brands directly manufactured by such. Other antique and vintage brands are welcome (but are asked to please set-up around the perimeter of the display area).

Local ride-in sleds are encouraged!

At the Homecoming support tent a sled sign and Peer's Choice ballot will be provided to each Scorpion displayed. Within the support tent you will also be able to purchase Scorpion Homecoming buttons and related commemorative hats and mugs. All profits benefit the Chamber of Commerce. Cash only please

LOCATION

Crosby, Minnesota is located on the eastern edge of the Brainerd Lakes Area (115 miles north of Minneapolis, 90 miles west of Duluth, 15 miles northwest of Brainerd). Crosby's Memorial Park on the northwestern shores of Serpent Lake (Highway 210)

Map of Memorial Park
Crosby, MN 56441

TRAIL RIDE

Completely on-ice, this optional low-speed ride will circumnavigate Serpent Lake for approximately 8 round-trip miles. Support vehicles are not yet certain so plan accordingly. Assuming safe ice conditions, the ride will proceed with or without snow. Please be prepared for possible icy conditions (i.e. limited snow). Participants below the age of 18 are subject to Minnesota's helmet law. Please have your sleds in good running condition. Vintage snowmobiles (25 years old or greater) are exempt from state license requirements while participating in this event.

OPEN HOUSE

Held at a world-class local collection this event is an absolute must for Scorpion fans. Rare vintage video will be on display. Directions to the open house are available at the on-ice Homecoming booth. Snacks and refreshments will also be available.

LODGING

For lodging and dining information, see the Chamber's Resort & Lodging page. Extensive alternative lodging is also available in the Brainerd-Baxter area, 16 miles southwest of Crosby-Ironton on Highway 210.


	SCORPION HOMECOMING A SUCCESS DESPITE BRUTAL COLD Crosby, Minn. – February 3, 2007 Bitter cold couldn’t prevent a large contingent of Scorpion fans from once again descending upon Crosby’s Memorial Park for the now annual Scorpion Homecoming, held as always in conjunction with the Cuyuna Range Chamber of Commerce’s Ice Fishing Contest. Nearly two hundred Scorpion exhibitors brought over one hundred snowmobiles to brave the unusually harsh February conditions that descended upon Serpent Lake this year. Conditions were truly brutal, with temperatures bottoming at -18 and wind chills as low as -45 yet Scorpion exhibitors were present from throughout the upper Midwest and as far away as Alaska and eastern Ontario. Several 1977 Bull Whips were on display along with an amazing 1960 propeller driven air-sled. From the support tent Shirley Hale reported brisk demand for Homecoming buttons and not surprisingly given the temperatures, Scorpion hooded sweatshirts were quickly sold-out. The weather-abbreviated 3:00 PM awards presentation included the following: Chamber’s Choice: First Place: Don Peterson, Deerwood Minnesota – Scorpion Moped Runner-Up: Wade McCoy, Alexandria Minnesota – 1977 Whip Peer’s Choice: First Place: Marion Ziegler, Fountain City Wisconsin – 1975 Super Stinger 440 Runner-Up: April Small, Durham Ontario – 1969 Mark I People’s Choice: First Place: Butch Holmvig, Aitkin Minnesota – 1971 Mark II Runner-Up: April Small, Durham Ontario – 1969 Mark I Special thanks goes out Bob Heath and Mark Filas of Range Car Wash (located just east of Crosby on Highway 210 & 6) for assisting with traffic control as well as Tim Leonard and Dwayne Jenson who both contributed a significant amount of personal time to ensure this event was a success, in spite of the weather. Princeton residents Tim Quast and family led a small contingent of Scorpion collectors for an abbreviated trail ride on Serpent Lake. Ralph LaPlant of North Woods Images made sure the event was properly recorded on film and Sentence to Serve provided valuable assistance with the heated on-ice support tent – a true lifesaver. The open house immediately following proved a popular stopping place for the majority of the participants, with hot food and old Scorpion stories available in abundance well into the evening. By all accounts a reprise in 2008 appears likely. Check www.trailasled.com for periodic Homecoming updates. An excellent photo album of the event can be found at Jim Solberg's site. Several photos from the Homecoming are also available in the Recent Images section of this site. Select from the thumbnails in the lower right. 02/02/2007 FINAL NOTICE ~ Sub-zero temperatures are forecast but ice conditions and parking are looking excellent. Dress warmly and enjoy the warming tent along with the food and beverage concessions. See Parking & Traffic flow below for updated information. The Cuyuna Range Chamber of Commerce's third annual Scorpion Homecoming is rapidly taking shape for 2007. Once again held in conjunction with the Chamber's venerable Ice Fishing Contest, the Homecoming will be held the first Saturday of February ~ February 3, 2007. Don't forget to click on the poster icon below to download and print the official Homecoming 2007 flyer (Adobe format). Several exciting changes are expected for 2007, including the addition of a feature sled category. This year's featured Scorpion is the legendary cross-country racing machine from 1977, the Bull Whip. The agenda and tone of the event is expected to be similar to prior years. For a recap of prior events, browse Scorpion Homecoming 2005 or Scorpion Homecoming 2006. Scorpion Homecoming is a casual, free and fun display-only event. No judging will be conducted. No formal provisions are being made for swap or race activities. Attendees are however encouraged to support the Chamber by purchasing a raffle ticket for $1.00 or $5.00 (excellent prizes awarded  need not be present to win), patronizing the concessionaires and purchasing a very special Scorpion Homecoming commemorative button featuring the Bull Whip! All Scorpions, as well as Scorpion-manufactured brands are welcome, including Trail-A-Sled, Sno-Ro, Sears, Sno-Craft, Brut and Massey-Ferguson. Machines need not run to be displayed. For safety reasons, propeller-driven air-sleds will NOT be operated during the event. Several awards will be presented, including Peer's Choice (voted by fellow exhibitors), People's Choice (voted by the general public), and Chamber's Choice (voted by the Cuyuna Range Chamber of Commerce). Begin now making plans to attend this exciting event. Additional details will be posted below as the date approaches. If you plan on attending the event, please aid the Chamber's planning by clicking here to send us an email. In the body of the email please indicate the following: last name; hometown; number of persons attending; number of sleds you plan on bringing; and your status (e.g. collector, former racer, employee). In addition, if you plan on bringing a Bull Whip, please be sure to tell us about it. AGENDA 10:00 -11:30 AM ~ Set-up 12:00 - 3:00 PM ~ Display 3:00 PM ~ Awards 3:15 - 4:30 PM ~ Trail Ride 5:00 - 7:00 PM ~ Open House GENERAL INFORMATION Visit the Homecoming on-ice support tent for your sled sign and ballots. For your comfort, the support tent also doubles as a warming facility. Bring cash for commemorative items and wear your Scorpion garb ... if it still fits! PARKING & TRAFFIC FLOW Traffic flow volunteers from Range Car Wash will be directing traffic as exhibitors pass through the boat landing area of Memorial Park. Given the recent cold spell, on-ice parking should be readily available and easily accessible just offshore from the boat landing. See traffic flow directors for on-site details. As always, on-ice driving and parking is at your own risk (nearby street parking is available). DISPLAY AREA A dedicated display area will be set-up adjacent to the ice fishing area on Serpent Lake just offshore from Memorial Park. Although welcome, no formal provisions are being made for swappers (and no fees are accessed). All swappers in attendance are asked to set-up around the perimeter of the display area and not within the snowmobile display lines. A dedicated line for Bull Whips will be set-up near the display area entrance. Please place all Bull Whips (regardless of condition) in this area. All on-ice parking and activities are at your own risk. Ample city street parking is available near the event. The display area is reserved specifically for Trail-A-Sled, Scorpion and other brands directly manufactured by such. Other antique and vintage brands are welcome (but are asked to please set-up around the perimeter of the display area). Local ride-in sleds are encouraged! At the Homecoming support tent a sled sign and Peer's Choice ballot will be provided to each Scorpion displayed. Within the support tent you will also be able to purchase Scorpion Homecoming buttons and related commemorative hats and mugs. All profits benefit the Chamber of Commerce. Cash only please LOCATION Crosby, Minnesota is located on the eastern edge of the Brainerd Lakes Area (115 miles north of Minneapolis, 90 miles west of Duluth, 15 miles northwest of Brainerd). Crosby's Memorial Park on the northwestern shores of Serpent Lake (Highway 210) Map of Memorial Park Crosby, MN 56441 TRAIL RIDE Completely on-ice, this optional low-speed ride will circumnavigate Serpent Lake for approximately 8 round-trip miles. Support vehicles are not yet certain so plan accordingly. Assuming safe ice conditions, the ride will proceed with or without snow. Please be prepared for possible icy conditions (i.e. limited snow). Participants below the age of 18 are subject to Minnesota's helmet law. Please have your sleds in good running condition. Vintage snowmobiles (25 years old or greater) are exempt from state license requirements while participating in this event. OPEN HOUSE Held at a world-class local collection this event is an absolute must for Scorpion fans. Rare vintage video will be on display. Directions to the open house are available at the on-ice Homecoming booth. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. LODGING For lodging and dining information, see the Chamber's Resort & Lodging page. Extensive alternative lodging is also available in the Brainerd-Baxter area, 16 miles southwest of Crosby-Ironton on Highway 210.
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