In the past few weeks I have had the pleasure of delivering coats and warm clothing along with pairs of boots for Big Brother Big Sister. We didn’t collect a lot but the items were beautiful. One particular bib and ...Read more
SAM: Created by snowmobilers in the past, for the snowmobilers of the future. Part 1 A while back I wrote about a conversation with a fellow snowmobiler. He was bragging about how he didn’t get screwed by the state and ...Read more
An open letter from the Florida Mountaineers Snowmobile Club. Our Club experienced a very disturbing incident on Sunday, December, 1, 2013. At approximately 2:30 PM, our club president’s cell phone started ringing off the hook from various landowners stating that ...Read more
The Ural Mountains of Russia receive remarkable amounts of snow. The region is the perfect place for the snowmobiler and we use every chance to go on a ride and enjoy the winter, especially during the traditional tour around Christmastime. ...Read more
This month we are going to look at a novel product that just might increase your confidence level heading into that next ride. Snowmobiles are off-road conveyances and as such they encounter some pretty nasty trail conditions out there. Rocks, ...Read more
The Worcester Telegram and Gazette featured a story about the upcoming snowmobile season “Mass. snowmobiles go where the cover is deep” by George Barnes. Quoted in the story were SAM members Jay Pease and Herb Hilton. “Mr. Pease of the ...Read more
United States President John F. Kennedy Thanksgiving Day proclamation, 1961. (An excerpt from The American Presidency Project) Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, in consonance with the joint resolution of Congress approved December ...Read more
This story by SAM’s own Randy Toth was recently featured on the American Snowmobiler website. Have you ever seen a snowmobile sticking out of the back window of an SUV? It was an experience that I almost had firsthand. How ...Read more
Race Time Radio becomes new media partner for East Coast Snocross, Presented by AMSOIL and Woody’s Traction One of Canada’s most well-known media entities is expanding south into the U.S., and northeastern snocross fans will benefit with expanded coverage. Officials at ...Read more
Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts member profile: Brian Blanchard is a member of the Snowbirds Snowmobile Club and has been riding for 42 years. His first snowmobile was a red 1973 Scorpion 290, his currently sled is a 2013 Ski-Doo MX-Z Renegade 1200 with an ...Read more
The holidays are upon us, allowing quality time with the family. Black Friday is almost here and the shopping madness begins. When you are out shopping for the holidays please consider picking up a toy or two for those families ...Read more
Massachusetts Vintage Snowmobile Club announces the 2014 Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts Vintage Rides. January 18, Snowbirds Snowmobile Club Meet at the Worcester County 4-H Camp Marshall center, 92 McCormik Rd, Spencer. The 20 mile ride gets underway at 10am, registration ...Read more
MINNEAPOLIS (November 12, 2013) — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced that it has purchased all of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.’s (“FHI”) 3.96 million shares of Polaris’ common stock for a purchase price of $497.5 million, thereby reducing its ...Read more
The November issue of On The Trail With SAM is in the mail and should arrive in mailboxes in the coming weeks Inside: Beating the Odds: Be prepared for everything. By Brad Stafford Safe Trailering: Ever seen a sled sticking ...Read more
Has a new king been crowned or is the Simmons ski still at the top of the heap? Read on loyal followers and you will soon find out what is the hot set-up this year. To recap, we have reviewed ...Read more
While this past summer did have its hot spells, overall it was real nice with beautiful weather. I hope everyone was able to enjoy some cookouts, camping, the beach and some parties. While we put our sleds away for the ...Read more
Polaris ‘Winning Riders’ Program Supports State & Provincial Snowmobile Associations Polaris Supports Grassroots Groups with Sales-Based Contributions For the ninth consecutive year, state and provincial snowmobile organizations across North America are receiving contributions from the Polaris “Winning Riders” program, which ...Read more
Two men from Anchorage Alaska are staking claim to the snowmobile speed record on water. The Anchorage Daily News reported that Rick Coffman piloted the modified Yamaha to 106 MPH on the Knik River, besting an old record of 102.5 ...Read more
Cool weather is arriving and the clubs are already getting the trails ready for the upcoming snowmobile season. It’s a tremendous amount of work and they could use some help, so please contact your local club and lend a hand. ...Read more
It’s the Journey, Not the Destination: Eight members of the Easy Riders Snowmobile Club started and finished (well – almost) an 875 mile, five-day snowmobile trip last February. The trip began in Jackman, Maine, went 195 miles west to Millinocket ...Read more
The Sled Expo is October 19 and 20, this Saturday (9am -8pm) and Sunday (10am- 4pm). Get the best deals of the season on new and used snowmobiles, trailers, jackets, bibs, helmets, oil, accessories and more. Don’t forget the Swap ...Read more
Howdy again. It’s been a while since the last Vintage Side of the Trail appeared. Even though I wasn’t making an appearance in the magazine, I was still out there working the trails, tinkering with my vintage Cats and supporting ...Read more
The SAM Charity Committee is once again holding its Winter Wear Recycling Program at the 2013 Sled Expo. We asks our fellow snowmobilers to check out the great deals at the Expo, but before that, we ask that you look ...Read more
Giant snowmobile swap meet. Sell and buy used snowmobile parts, accessories, trailers and related gear. Sell for as little as $20 a day! SELL: Sell your used snowmobile and motorsports parts at the Sled Expo in front of thousands of ...Read more
See some of the best vintage snowmobiles in the area on display at the Sled Expo, October 19 and 20. Better yet, put your vintage sled on display in front of thousands of rabid enthusiast at the biggest snowmobile show ...Read more
On The Trails With SAM, your magazine dedicated to snowmobiling in Massachusetts, has been redesigned and is being shipped now. The October issue should arrive in your mailbox in the coming weeks. Inside: The Vintage Side: The old sleds are ...Read more
The Tech Corner has some interesting snowmobile articles to share with everyone at sledmass this season. I’ve been experimentation with some interesting products including snowmobile skis, helmet-cams and round meaty tires. There may even be a few surprises. First up, ...Read more
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