Doesn't a private company have a contract to process the permits? If that is the case would it even be possible to sell AND deliver permits at the show?

I haven't been to the show for a few years but I thought it has also been an ATV show for a number of years. If that is the case, there are likely lots of people who go to it that aren't sledders and aren't buying permits.

Yes, there is - but the mindset was to increase interest in the show that helps the sport by way of offering permit sales at a discount. Already a discount offered for a permit that gets mailed at a cost, that adds up to fair amount when you do the math that I think is captured by a "processing" fee. I am not trying to devalue the permit, its already low enough, just saying the thought crispy had could be a win/win for multiple groups. I would have to think most that go to the show buy permit(s) - have a passion for the sport, why else go to the show.   The location for sure can be changed - talked about for years, but still at he same old place....

But don’t we already have a revenue problem?   We need to increase permit prices. So more discount takes more money from snow?   How about the show negotiates a better rent for the building or finds a better / cheaper venue and can charge vendors less for a booth and can lower the price for attendees?   How many people do you think who attend the snowmobile show don’t buy a permit?    It would be interesting to know if there could be a benefit to OFSC.

Your lucky.  I had tear out ruin my track before. I took care of it. Had about 7000 miles on that track before it happened. It just depends where you ride and how much pavement you ride. I would fix backers on them on a regular basis. They get bent when they can't dig into pavement or get caught on a rock or low snow cover on frozen ground. Wheels run over them bend them up. I am happy to try ice ripper this winter.