History of the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts (Brad Stafford)
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
Published on Sunday, December 15, 2013 in Education, Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, sam, volunteers
Snowmobile Trails Damaged By Illegal Use
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
Published on Friday, December 13, 2013 in Guest Columns, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: access, clubs, environment, public lands, volunteers
Ware River and Easy Riders Featured in Newspaper
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
Published on Sunday, December 1, 2013 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, in the news, people, sam, volunteers
SAM I AM: Brian Blanchard (Terry Holland)
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
Published on Friday, November 22, 2013 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, people
SAM 2014 Vintage Rides Announced
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 is at 9. For details check the club website or email them. January ...Read more
Published on Friday, November 15, 2013 in News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, trail-riding, vintage
Snowmobile Trail Riding (video)
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
Published on Friday, October 25, 2013 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Travel
Tags: clubs, trail-riding, volunteers
Vintage Snowmobile Kick-Off (Andy Holland)
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
Published on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 in News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, expo, vintage
Worthington Snowmobile Club Recognized for Vintage Snowmobile Ride
The Worthington Snowmobile Club were recognized at the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts annual meeting for hosting one of the Massachusetts Vintage Snowmobile rides. The Massachusetts Vintage Snowmobile Club (MVSC) is a recognized committee within SAM, they host many exciting events ...Read more
Published on Sunday, June 2, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, vintage, volunteers
Savoy Kanary Kats Recognized for Vintage Ride
The Savoy Kanary Kats snowmobile club were recognized at the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts annual meeting for hosting one of the Massachusetts Vintage Snowmobile rides. The Massachusetts Vintage Snowmobile Club (MVSC) is a recognized committee within SAM, they host many ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, vintage, volunteers
Friend of SAM: Roger and Joanne Clapp
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts recognizes a family that has long supported recreation and snowmobiling, despite not being snowmobilers themselves. They have always understood the importance of snowmobiling to the area and the overall trail system. Just over a year ...Read more
Published on Saturday, May 4, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family, people, sam
Club of the Year: Snowbirds Snowmobile Club
The Snowbirds Snowmobile Club have an understanding of what makes organized snowmobiling succeed. They have been involved in SAM since the 1970’s. They consistently have many members volunteering at the Sled Expo, and had several at the International Snowmobile Congress ...Read more
Published on Friday, April 26, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, sam, volunteers
Groomer Operator of the Year: David MacLeod
David MacLeod has been a Snowmobile Groomer Operator for over 25 years as well as a trail worker. This volunteer knows what it takes to make trails smooth. As groomer chief for the Snowbirds Snowmobile Club he studies grooming, teaches ...Read more
Published on Friday, April 12, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, Grooming, people, sam
Trail Worker of the Year: Paul Sokoloski
Snowmobile trail work and making them better is a year round project for Paul Sokoloski of the Conway Snowmobile Club. Smooth trails are in his mind all summer… long before any flakes fly. He is always thinking about the trails ...Read more
Published on Monday, April 8, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, volunteers
Snowmobile Family of the Year: The Taylors
Bill and Joyce Taylor of the Knox Trail Sno-Riders were presented the 2013 Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts Family of the Year Award. Bill and Joyce have been active in SAM for decades. Combined they have held the office of secretary, ...Read more
Published on Friday, April 5, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family, people, sam, vintage, volunteers
SAM Annual Meeting April 4 (Pre-Registration Required)
The SAM Board of Directors invite you to celebrate your association at the upcoming SAM Annual Meeting and dinner on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Participate, relax and enjoy dinner with your friends, while you participate in the business meeting and ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam, volunteers
SAM Family Ride Photos (Dan Gould)
Twenty-plus riders attended the first ever Future of SAM teen Family Ride on Sunday, February 17. The morning started with greetings by Sara Trova, followed by a safety program by Massachusetts Environmental Police Lt. Terry Davis and Sgt. David Unaitis. ...Read more
Published on Monday, February 18, 2013 in Education, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: clubs, education, family, sam, Teens
Truly a Labor Of Love (Brad Stafford)
I can’t remember who actually invited me to my first snowmobile club meeting, what year it was or even why I actually went. But I do know that it was quite a few winters ago, and that it changed the ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, volunteers
Snowmobiling The Conway Trails (video)
Tyler Apanell, of the Conway Snowmobile Club, loves Yamaha snowmobiles and video. He pulled those two passions together to create one very slick production outlining his preseason prep and early season riding on the Conway trails in Massachusetts. Says Tyler, ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, trail-riding, volunteers
Dick DiOrio: Leader Of The Pack (Randy Toth)
The October Mountain Men, led by veteran snowmobiler Richard (Dick) DiOrio, watch over October Mountain State Forest (OMSF) which is located in the Berkshire County towns of Washington, Becket, Lee, Lenox and Pittsfield. OMSF, with over 16,000 acres, is the ...Read more
Published on Sunday, December 30, 2012 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, people, volunteers
Merry Christmas
Santa delivered excitement at the Hilltown Snowmobile Club 4th annual Community Christmas Party. Four years ago the club put an idea together to have an event that would bring the community children out to celebrate the holiday season. The party was ...Read more
Published on Sunday, December 23, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family
Snowmobilers are amazing! (Marcia Miller)
Looking back over 2012 I am pleasantly surprised at what SAM has accomplished for charities. It was a very busy year, with SAM hosting the 2012 International Snowmobile Congress in Sturbridge. Most of our efforts were focused on promoting the ...Read more
Published on Sunday, December 16, 2012 in Charity, News & Updates
Tags: charity, clubs, sam
Trail Pass and Club Locator Map
Looking to join a SAM snowmobile club or get an extra trail pass for a sled? The new SAM interactive map complements the club page with visual searches by geographic location. Use the drop down to pick a town where ...Read more
Published on Friday, December 14, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam
SAM Vintage Rides Announced
January 19, 9am – 4pm, hosted by the Worthington Snowmobile Club. A 15-20 mile ride will start at Liston’s Grill, 324 Old North Rd., (Route 143), Worthington, MA, 01098. Contact: Dean Messeck at 413-238-4486 February 2, 9am – 3pm, hosted ...Read more
Published on Thursday, December 6, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, sam, vintage
The Day The Snowmobiles Stopped (Randy Toth)
One chilly fall day in the not too distant future, as you prepare for the upcoming snowmobiling season, you will remember that you have not received your state association magazine yet. Muttering something derogatory, you go to the state association’s ...Read more
Published on Friday, November 16, 2012 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, volunteers
Permanent Snowmobile Trail Protection (video)
Permanent Trail Protection – Learn how to set up permanent snowmobile trails via the use of land easements. Topics include how to approach landowners, assessing trail easement values, reassuring landowners and closing the deal. The workshop was presented at the ...Read more
Published on Thursday, November 8, 2012 in Education, News & Updates
Tags: access, clubs, education, opinion, public lands
Run Your Snowmobile Club Like A Business (video)
Snowmobile clubs are really a business – Learn to run your club as a professional business rather than a social club. Video includes tips for managing meetings, professional accounting, nonprofit status, tax returns, and more. This is a must see ...Read more
Published on Sunday, October 21, 2012 in Education, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, education, ISC 2012, sam, volunteers
Sled Expo Exhibitors Announced
The Big E Grounds in West Springfield. The largest selling snowmobile show in New England, featuring Manufacturer and Dealer displays and aftermarket accessories. Great deals on new and used sleds, trailers, oil, clothes and accessories. Vintage display. Sell your sled ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 in News & Updates, Sled Expo
Tags: clubs, education, expo, sleds, tech, volunteers
Do It Yourself Trail Signs (James Richard)
Professionalism is displayed when a club uses printed, weatherproof signs on their trails, something that is easily accomplished. Laser printer output by itself is waterproof but the paper is not. Laminating a paper sign or printing to a self-adhesive weatherproof ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 in Guest Columns, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: clubs, opinion, safety, trail-riding
Sled Expo October 13-14
Don’t miss the largest selling snowmobile expo in New England. Sponsored by the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts. Saturday, October 13, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday, October 14, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM At the Big E grounds, West Springfield, MA. Just ...Read more
Published on Sunday, August 12, 2012 in Featured, General Announcements, News & Updates, Sled Expo
Tags: clubs, education, expo, family, sleds, tech, travel, vintage
