UYSC Officers

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Hi all, my name is Rowdy Yates. I am the current President of the UYSC. This is my sixth year. My wife, Kristen and I, manage a ranch just outside of Gardiner, Montana. I am a long-retired rodeo cowboy and used to ride broncs and bulls. 2 boys, Cody and Colt and they both love to rodeo and sled as well. Kristen was the reason that I started mountain riding and especially at Cooke City, her being raised there as a youngun’. My first trip to Cooke City was all that it should have been…exciting! Probably within my first 30 minutes on a mountain sled…they dropped me off Daisy. I am excited for the future of the UYSC and want this to be the club that everyone wants to join. Cooke City is one of the top snowmobile destinations in the US and we have a club to match it.

I am the owner of the Cooke City Sinclair with my beautiful wife Vanessa and founder of Beartooth Powder Guides in Cooke City. Ben is a full time resident of Cooke City and passionate about snow, snow safety and playing in all things snow. Keeping our local trails groomed and in good condition and the Upper Yellowstone Snowmobile Club is near and dear to my heart. Powder to the People!

Stacy here! I'm a lifelong Montanan who has always felt most at home in the outdoors. I work at a private guest ranch where I get to share my love for the big skies, wild places and genuine hospitality with visitors from all over. When I'm not working or volunteering, you can usually find me fishing, hunting, rafting, hanging with my kids or exploring the mountains I grew up in. Montana has shaped who I am, and I'm grateful to live and work in the place I love most.

Hey Hey Hey! Kristen Yates here. I am your 2026 Treasurer of the UYSC. This is my sixth year as Treasurer. Born and raised Montana'n. I find my home in Gardiner, MT managing a private guest ranch with my hubby Rowdy Yates.  Back when I was a little girl you would have seen me riding sleds up and down main street of Cooke City. Snowmobiling has been in the blood since I was little. Cooke City has a special place in my heart. I am also your Montana Snowmobile Association Treasurer. I'm pleased to say that I am a Team Rider for Extreme Realities Design and Oxbow Gear. I am also an Ambassador for Off Road Vixen & Rocky Mountain Sled Condition!

 Looking forward to a great snowmobile season.