SAM 2024 Annual Meeting
The SAM Board of Directors would like to invite you to celebrate your association at the upcoming SAM Annual Meeting and dinner on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Register online below or DOWNLOAD A MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM. Pre-registration is required due ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in
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SAM 2022 Annual Meeting
The SAM Board of Directors would like to invite you to celebrate your association at the upcoming SAM Annual Meeting and dinner on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Register online below or download a mail-in registration form. Pre-registration is required due ...Read more
Published on Thursday, March 3, 2022 in
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2020 Annual Meeting
Please note: the meeting has been canceled until further notice. More information to come. ...Read more
Published on Thursday, March 5, 2020 in
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SAM Annual Meeting
The SAM Board of Directors would like to invite you to CELEBRATE YOUR ASSOCIATION at the upcoming SAM Annual Meeting and dinner on Thursday, April 4, 2019. We invite you to participate, relax and enjoy dinner with your friends, while ...Read more
Published on Sunday, March 17, 2019 in
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Snowmobile Safety Course
The Coldbrook Snowmobile Club will be conducting its annual Vermont Snowmobile Safety Course, for riders 12 years and older, on Saturday, December 9th from 9:00am – 3:00pm. It will be held at Oakmont Regional High School, 9 Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham, ...Read more
Published on Monday, October 23, 2017 in
Tags: clubs, family, safety, Teens, vintage
BGL Vintage Ride
Join the BGL Snowmobile Club for a Vintage Ride (approximately 35 miles) traveling the trails of Bernardston & Leyden. Registration opens at 8:00 AM at the Kringle Candle auxiliary parking lot 244 South Street, Bernardston, Massachusetts 01337. Riders will head out at ...Read more
Published on Friday, October 20, 2017 in
Tags: clubs, family, trail-riding, vintage
Stan Kopala, Snowmobile Advocate, Dies at 85
Stan Kopala, The Godfather of Greylock, known for his outspoken style, can-do spirit and love of snowmobiling, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Berkshire Medical Center-North Adams. A dedicated member of the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts, Stan also served ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, volunteers
SAM Annual Meeting April 6
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts Board of Directors invite you to celebrate your association at the upcoming SAM Annual Meeting and dinner. Participate, relax and enjoy dinner with your friends, while you participate in the business meeting and the honoring ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam, volunteers
New Snowmobile Club: Snow Riders of the Nashaway
SAM is proud to announce a new snowmobile club. The Snow Riders of the Nashaway were approved by the SAM Board of Directors and are now an officially recognized club of the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts. Welcome aboard! The Snow ...Read more
Published on Sunday, February 12, 2017 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, sam
SAM I AM: Michael Sarafin
Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts member profile: Michael Sarafin is the new treasurer of the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts and a member of the Worthington Snowmobile Club. Mike has been riding snowmobiles for 22 years. His current snowmobile is a 2011 ...Read more
Published on Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Guest Columns, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, people, sam
2017 Vintage Snowmobile Rides
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts and the Mass Vintage Snowmobile Club announce the 2017 vintage snowmobile rides. If you have a snowmobile enthusiast in the family, they’re sure to love reliving the past. So rev the engine, puff a little blue ...Read more
Published on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in In The News, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, trail-riding, vintage
Sledmass Delivers Christmas Toys For Tots
The Sledmass clubs delivered a Merry Christmas for the Toys For Tots program again this year, now an annual fundraiser. There were so many toys that we couldn’t even fit all of them into the hall at the Oak Ridge ...Read more
Published on Thursday, December 22, 2016 in Charity, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: charity, clubs, family, sam, volunteers
Support Your Snowmobile Club (Brad Stafford)
The temperatures are starting to drop, the leaves have been falling and the Big Box stores have had Christmas decorations out for at least two months. So, we all know what that means. Yup… Its time to support your snowmobile ...Read more
Published on Monday, December 12, 2016 in Guest Columns, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, volunteers
Q&A: Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts
From time to time there are questions about SAM. I hope this Q&A clarifies how the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts operates and why our partnership is key to the success of snowmobiling and the economy. Nonprofit – No State Funding SAM is ...Read more
Published on Monday, November 21, 2016 in In The News, News & Updates, President's Message
Tags: clubs, opinion, sam, volunteers
2017 Massachusetts Recreational Trails Program
The 2017 Massachusetts Recreational Trails Program grant round is now open! Please visit the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) website for updated grant guidelines, application materials, and past awarded projects Check out the SAM clubs that were awarded grants this past ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, DCR, press release, public lands, volunteers
Special Snowmobile Registration Event
In cooperation with SAM, the Massachusetts Environmental Police will be holding a special snowmobile registration event November 13, 2016 at the BGL Swap Meet from 9am-3pm. Where: The Steel Shed Inc., 39 Bernardston Rd (Rt. 5 & 10), Bernardston, MA. ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam, vintage
Be Bold Ride Old Sled and Tractor Show (Mel Scuderi)
The weather was cool and crisp autumn day, attracting 36 vintage snowmobiles and 18 vintage tractors to the Knox Trail Sno-Riders Be Bold Ride Old Sled & Tractor Show on September 25. We counted 127 vehicles at the show, which has ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 in News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, sleds, vintage
2016 Sled Expo Exhibitor List
The list of exhibitors for the 2016 Sled Expo is below. The Snowmobile Superstore features new sleds, trailers, helmets, boots, bibs, jackets, oil and all types of accessories and services. Buy and sell at the Used Sled Corral. Vote for the ...Read more
Published on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in News & Updates, Sled Expo
Tags: clubs, expo, manufacturers, sam
2016 Recreational Trails Program
The Baker-Polito Administration announced the awarding of 30 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants for projects in local communities throughout the state totaling $1,052,985. The RTP grants, ranging from $500 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project, serve as ...Read more
Published on Saturday, September 24, 2016 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, DCR, environment, in the news, legislative, press release, public lands
Al Joy Tire and Arctic Cat: 2016 Dealer Of The Year
Although Al Joy Tire and Arctic Cat are located in Connecticut they have long been a big supporter of the Knox Trail Sno-Riders in Massachusetts. The Club often calls the dealership looking for parts, advice or technical information for their ...Read more
Published on Sunday, July 3, 2016 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people
Worthington Snowmobile Club: 2016 Club Of The Year
It’s important that clubs have a representative at SAM meetings, it’s even better when three members regularly attend the monthly meetings. Participation in the state association is vital to a healthy organization. The Worthington Snowmobile Club participates in the Snowmobile ...Read more
Published on Monday, June 6, 2016 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, volunteers
John Rackem: 2016 Trail Worker Of The Year
Here, we have a snowmobile volunteer without an official title. John Rackem’s role is out on the trails, making sure projects are completed, organizing what is needed, where it is needed, and when. As a trail worker, John is always ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, sam, volunteers
The Crowningshields: 2016 Snowmobile Family of the Year
The Crowningshield family is always working on trails of the Indianhead Snowmobile Club and always makes sure the Cookie Bash landowners appreciation event happens, no matter what. Matt Crowningshield is the president and treasurer of the club and his family ...Read more
Published on Monday, May 2, 2016 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family, people, volunteers
John Puffer: Groomer of the Year
John Puffer is considered the backbone of the Porcupine Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club. “It’s kind of ironic nominating John for groomer of the year, during a season without snow, but this is a guy who is constantly thinking and dreaming ...Read more
Published on Monday, April 25, 2016 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, Grooming, volunteers
Rusty Coombs: 2016 Snowmobiler of the Year
Rusty Coombs honored as the 2016 Snowmobiler of the Year This story dates back a few decades, to a time when a local club had fallen into disrepair and how an enthusiastic volunteer resurrected it. Having a passion for snowmobiling ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, volunteers
SAM Annual Award Nominations (Dan Gould)
It’s clear that the clubs and volunteers were running in overdrive this season. Sure, it can be a thankless job. Many of you volunteer to be with friends or have fun with the family. Some of you do it because ...Read more
Published on Thursday, February 25, 2016 in News & Updates, President's Message
Tags: clubs, people, volunteers
SAM I AM: Peter Blake
Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts member profile: Peter Blake is a member of the Northfield Snowmobile Club and has been riding snowmobiles for 40 years. His current snowmobile is a 2003 Arctic Cat Pantera 550. Club position: Currently serving as the ...Read more
Published on Friday, February 12, 2016 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, volunteers
SAM Annual Meeting April 7
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts Board of Directors invite you to celebrate your association at the upcoming SAM Annual Meeting and dinner on Thursday, April 7, 2016. Participate, relax and enjoy dinner with your friends, while you participate in the ...Read more
Published on Monday, February 8, 2016 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam, volunteers
SAM I Am: Spike Wheeler
Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts member profile: Spike Wheeler is a member of the Colrain Sno-Drifters and has been riding sleds for 45 years. His current ride is a 2012 Ski-Doo MXZ TNT 600 ACE. Sled mods: Just a bigger windscreen. ...Read more
Published on Friday, January 29, 2016 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, volunteers
2016 SAM Vintage Rides
2016 SAM Vintage Rides The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts (SAM) and the Mass Vintage Snowmobile Club have awarded Vintage Snowmobile Rides to three clubs for 2016. The events have become extremely popular, allowing SAM members to ride their vintage sleds ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, sam, trail-riding, vintage
