Effective July 1, 2009, the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame has moved from its founding location in Bovey, Mn to Eagle River, WI and is now physically located in the World Snowmobile Headquarters building.

"Its exciting to see our program expand to Eagle River," stated Elmer Cone, founder and president of ISHOF. "It means thousands of snowmobiler's will be able to see and experience what we have accomplished to recognize and promote the recreational and historical aspects of the sport of snowmobiling".

Officially recognized as the "Snowmobile Capital of the World" and home of the World Championship Snowmobile Derby, the new location in Eagle River will bring greatly increased exposure to ISHOF. Located on Hwy. 45, one block north and just 250 feet from the Derby Track, the World Snowmobile Headquarters showcases seven different snowmobile groups and organizations.

A snowmobile museum with over 85 sleds on display showcases many snowmobiles of significant influence in the mechanical development of the sport. These will be primarily recreational sleds but a few race sleds are included in the Derby Wall of Fame room.

"Our goal is to showcase both the people and the machines that have taken our sport from its infancy to the present," said Tom Anderson, president of the "HQ". "We are honored to have the ISHOF program here in Eagle River. They have laid a great foundation for the recognition of people and snowmobiles that we are happy to build on."

"Thank you, and your board for adding a venue of support to provide additional recognition of the individuals that have, and continue to make snowmobiling one of the pinnacles of winter sports through their determination, dedication and the true heart of volunteering," Cone adds.

Founded in 1986, the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame has inducted 74 individuals into the hall as recognition of their dedication to the sport and business related to the worldwide sport of snowmobiling. Copies of their photos and bios are displayed at the new Eagle River location at 1521 North Railroad Street (200 feet north of the Derby Track on Hwy. 45).

Welcome featuring: International Snowmobile Hall of Fame World Championship Derby Wall of Fame ASCOA Snowmobile Museum Snowmobilers Gift Shop with special displays from: Iron Dog Brigade - Women on Snow Kitty Cat Racing - Thirsty Dogs - AWSC others Officers: President: Tom Anderson Vice President: Russ Davis Secretary-Teasurer: Bill Schumann Directors: Scott Anderson - Cottage Grove, WI Sally Ayers - Eagle River, WI Jerry Bassett - Maplewood, MN Pat Broukal - Elcho, WI Dick Decker - Eagle River, WI Al Mondus - Eagle River, WI Scott Eilertson - Oakdale, MN Jim Kedinger - Hazelhurst, WI Larry Koch - Siren, WI Jack O'Brien - Eagle River, WI Ed Skomoroh - Annandale, MN Emeritus Directors Elmer Cone - Bovey, MN Edgar Hetteen - Grand Rapids, MN Administrators Bob Mendlesky - Eagle River, WI Eric Zyhowski - Eagle River, WI