For the Tomahawk Leader

TOMAHAWK – The Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs (AWSC) extended the City of Tomahawk’s designation as a “Snowmobile-Friendly Community” earlier this month.

Tomahawk first received the five-year designation, which recognizes the area’s robust snowmobiling opportunities and serves a marketing tool for tourism, in 2019.

The designation is part of AWSC’s Snowmobile-Friendly Community program, which aims to promote the sport of snowmobiling. Cities, towns, counties and regional areas can apply for the designation.

AWSC said the program was established to “celebrate the volunteers that are the backbone of snowmobiling.”

“It is used as an advocacy tool to promote the mission statement of AWSC, to promote safe and responsible snowmobiling,” AWSC stated.

The program is also a “partnership between many stakeholders,” AWSC noted, adding that the designation also “(promotes) working together as a community for the betterment of snowmobiling.”

The Tomahawk area has been a snowmobiling hub for many years, boasting 400-plus miles of groomed trails maintained by numerous local clubs, along with bars, restaurants, resorts, motels and dealerships.

Joining Tomahawk in having designations extended were Eagle River, St. Germain, Three Lakes and Iron and Sawyer Counties.