ECS Snocross News: John Decato returns to series as Technical Director

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ECS LogoJohn Decato returns as Technical Director at East Coast Snocross,
Presented by AMSOIL and Woody’s Traction

CLARKSBURG, Mass. (July 24, 2014) – Veteran race official John Decato will rejoin New England’s premier snowmobile race sanctioning body for 2014-2015, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) is pleased to announce he has accepted the position of Technical Director.

Decato has been involved with snowmobile racing as an official for 15 years. He served as Tech Director for four seasons with the former Rock Maple Racing circuit, and for the first season ECS was in operation. Prior to his time in snocross, Decato put in a decade of service on the snowmobile grass drag circuit, serving as technical director for the popular Woody’s Northeast Grass Drag Series.
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ECS Snocross News: Shawn Achilles named as new General Manager

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ECS LogoShawn Achilles new General Manager at East Coast Snocross, Presented by AMSOIL and Woody’s Traction

CLARKSBURG, Mass. (May 20, 2014) – It’s been said that experience is the best teacher in almost any subject. Never was that statement any more accurate than in the world of snowmobile racing, where there are often more variables than you’ll find in a complex mathematical equation.

Officials at East Coast Snocross (ECS) are pleased to announce that veteran race official Shawn Achilles will assume the duties of General Manager effective immediately. Achilles, of Readsboro, Vermont, started racing snowmobiles in the late 1990s, then joined the staff at Rock Maple Racing in 2003. For the last 11 winters, he has been trackside at every race, working in a variety of roles.
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Loon Mountain – Thanks for a Great Season!

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What a winter! Stretching from Nov. 8 to April 20, this was one of the longest, snowiest seasons we’ve enjoyed in quite some time. Thanks for an amazing winter, and we’ll see you in November!

This Week at Loon: April 17

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We’ve enjoyed an awesome season here at Loon – and it’s not over yet. The final day of the season is April 20, so get up here and shred!

Loon Mountain – Street Cred 2014

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Not a rail jam. Street spots…on snow. Little Sister trail transformed into a snowboarders paradise–a full urban landscape of rails, concrete ledges, stop signs and yes, even a fried dough cart. Plus, freshly welded features, crafted at Loon’s Shaping Shack, were unveiled and ready to grind. And oh ya…with a private chairlift.

$2000 was for grabs…but it didn’t all go to the winner Parker Szumowski. $1500 was given away in a cash-for-tricks format.

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Apr. 11th Wachusett Mountain Daily Video Snow Report

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We’re FINALLY back on the slopes! Now it’s time to enjoy springtime skiing and riding conditions at their finest! Our incredible grooming team worked tirelessly the last few days and nights making sure all open terrain is still edge-to-edge! Come out and enjoy one more stellar weekend of shredding!

Spring at Loon

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Today’s amazing spring conditions will continue right into this weekend! We could see temperatures approaching 70 degrees for the Slushpool Party on Saturday and Street Cred on Sunday. Grab the sunscreen and get yourself up here!