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Stop by the Ludlow Town Green on Saturday, July 11th, and join us for our Chicken Barbecue. It should be ready by 11:00am. Hope to see you there!!! See "Events Schedule" for more info.

Welcome to Ludlow Side Hill Cronchers

A spirited gang of hardy fun loving snowmobilers from Ludlow decided that their group had grown to such numbers that a formal organization was needed to govern their activities. On March 23rd 1972 the Side Hill Cronchers Snowmobile Club was officially incorporated with the State of Vermont. Four Directors are listed on the Incorporation papers: Ray McCullough, David Harlow, Patricia D. Ellison and Ignatius Matulonis.

It was determined that the purpose of the club was to: promote the development of recreational areas for the use of snowmobilers within the state; actively seek and support the preservation and protection of our natural environment; encourage the safe, courteous, lawful and responsible use of snowmobiles; promote participation in social activities of the membership.

Legend has it that the name "Side Hill Croncher" is derived from a four legged animal that inhabits the remote forested regions of Ludlow. It is reported that the Cronchers' right legs are shorter than their left legs. The shorter legs are attributed to the fact that for hundreds or thousands of years the animals have been traveling, always in a clockwise direction, on the steep hills and mountains of Ludlow and a mutation has resulted. This mutation has made it easier for the Croncher to traverse the hillsides of Ludlow. The short uphill legs allow the Croncher to run at tremendous speeds around the mountains, in fact Cronchers almost always travel at full speed, making it difficult to see them!

The original name, "Side Hill Cronchers", which was suggested by Harvey Gray, was changed on April 7, 2005, with the adoption of updated by-laws, to "Ludlow Side Hill Cronchers" to identify the geographical area the club has responsibility for.

Our Mission

Ludlow Side Hill Cronchers Snowmobile Club is committed to the establishment and maintenance of a dedicated snowmobile trail system in and through the Town of Ludlow, Vermont, that, provides the very best possible enjoyment for all those that utilize the trails, by

*promoting good will with the landowners that make our trail system      possible
*providing and promoting safety education programs
*promoting the preservation and protection of our natural environment
*encouraging safe, courteous, lawful and responsible use of    snowmobiles
*promoting the development of recreational areas for snowmobiling  statewide
*encouraging and promoting reasonable and responsive snowmobile  legislation
*conducting fund raising and promoting social activities
*cooperating and working with all other related organizations

all while showing the respect, advocacy, understanding and care due to all those generous and dedicated individuals involved.

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