SAM 2024 Annual Meeting
Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. Registration will close on Monday, April 1, 2024 or once capacity has been reached. We invite you to participate, relax and enjoy lunch with your friends, while you participate in the business meeting ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in
Tags: awards, charity, clubs, education, people, volunteers
SAM 2022 Annual Meeting
Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. Registration will close on March 31, 2022 or once capacity has been reached. We invite you to participate, relax and enjoy dinner with your friends, while you participate in the business meeting and ...Read more
Published on Thursday, March 3, 2022 in
Tags: awards, charity, clubs, education, people, volunteers
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
Tags: charity, clubs, education, people, volunteers
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
Tags: charity, clubs, education, people, volunteers
Create an Off-Highway Vehicle Club or Association
UP! Outside, in conjunction with the Executive Office of Energy and Environment Affairs, is holding a series of workshops across the State of Massachusetts to help enthusiasts form off-highway vehicle (OHV) clubs and associations. The purpose for the workshops is ...Read more
Published on Monday, January 14, 2019 in News & Updates
Tags: education, OHV, trail-riding, webinar
Snowmobile Safety Course – VAST
January 29, 2019—We are offering a fun and informative day with newly certified instructors (also will have someone from Massachusetts Environmental Police) to share some great information with you. ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in News & Updates
Tags: education, safety
Towing and Payload Capacity (Dan Gould)
For years I had a two-place enclosed snowmobile trailer and never gave much thought to towing and payload capacity. As much as I enjoyed the nimbleness of a compact trailer, my two teenage boys informed me that I should spend ...Read more
Published on Sunday, April 2, 2017 in In The News, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: education, safety, tech, travel
Snowmobile Russia (Dan Gould)
Snowmobile Russia? Yes, I snowmobiled in Russia, without a doubt the greatest adventure of my life. The invitation to snowmobile in Russia was on the table for years, problem is, I hate flying. So what changed my mind? Lack of ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 in In The News, News & Updates, Snowmobile Travel
Tags: education, opinion, people, trail-riding, travel
Wemotaci: The Hydrogen Snowmobile Concept
The Wemotaci is new generation of snowmobile that would burn hydrogen instead of gasoline. The Wemotaci’s modified 888 cc two-stroke engine would produce over 144hp without polluting the atmosphere with carbon monoxide. The concept vehicle is featured at Imaginactive. The Background ...Read more
Published on Saturday, July 30, 2016 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: education, environment, manufacturers, opinion, tech
Google Street View Snowmobile
Everyone is familiar with Google Street View. Who hasn’t looked up their own street address and said to themselves, “I know the day those photos were taken, the trash can is in front of the house.” But have you seen ...Read more
Published on Sunday, November 15, 2015 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: education, tech, travel
2016 Massachusetts Recreational Trails Program Grant Applications Open
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation has just announced that the 2016 Massachusetts Recreational Trails Program grant applications are open. Information Sessions: Three information sessions will be held to inform and update the public on the Recreational Trails Program, ...Read more
Published on Sunday, October 11, 2015 in Education, News & Updates
Tags: access, DCR, education, public lands
Chainsaw Safety Class
May 30-31, 2015 9am-4pm at Bridgewater State University June 27-28, 2015 9am-4pm at Notchview Reservation, Windsor, MA. This class is supported by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the Massachusetts Recreational Trails Advisory Board (MARTAB) and the Recreational Trails ...Read more
Published on Sunday, May 17, 2015 in Education, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: DCR, education, public lands, safety, volunteers
$5,000 in Scholarships Available to SAM Members
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts Charlene Whitaker SAM Scholarship is available to members of SAM. In addition, SAM members can also apply for two other scholarships, the Northeast Chapter ISC Scholarship and the CJ Ramstad Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship awards ...Read more
Published on Friday, February 20, 2015 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: education, family, sam
Snowmobile Facts vs. Fiction: Fight Misinformation
There are many false claims made about snowmobiling and it’s important that you understand snowmobile facts vs. fiction, and fight misinformation. There is a myth that snowmobilers have plenty of trails to ride but those making such claims do not ...Read more
Published on Saturday, December 27, 2014 in Education, News & Updates
Tags: education, opinion, public lands, sam, volunteers
Recreational Trails Program
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) accepts applications for Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants on an annual basis. The next deadline for all RTP grants is February 1st, 2015. Only application materials delivered or post-marked by February 1st ...Read more
Published on Thursday, October 2, 2014 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: DCR, education, environment, public lands
2014 Massachusetts Trails Conference
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) in partnership with the Massachusetts Recreational Trail Advisory Board (MARTAB) presents the 2014 Massachusetts Trails Conference to be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Double Tree Hotel and Conference Center in ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: access, DCR, education, environment, public lands
Chainsaw Safety for Trail Volunteers
Chainsaw Safety for Trail Volunteers, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, June 21st and 22nd, 2014, 9 am – 5 pm both days. Ten spaces are available for the chainsaw training course funded by the RTP. This two day class is designed for ...Read more
Published on Saturday, June 14, 2014 in Education, News & Updates
Tags: DCR, education, environment, volunteers
SAE Snowmobile Challenge 2014 Winners Announced (video)
The 15th Annual SAE Snowmobile Challenge was held at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI on March 4-8, 2014. This year 17 Universities registered for the event. The members of the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association – Arctic Cat, BRP, Polaris ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 in Education, Environment, News & Updates
Tags: education, environment, manufacturers, press release, tech
Starting Your Snowmobile (Randy Toth)
Starting your snowmobile may seem like a very simple and safe operation. It generally is, but occasionally this simple act can turn embarrassing, costly, or even deadly when “Sleds Go Wild.” It is quite an experience to witness a snowmobile ...Read more
Published on Friday, February 21, 2014 in News & Updates, Safety
Tags: education, safety, tech
The Consequences of Snowmobiling Illegal (Scott Sumner)
The SAM Board of Directors and attending members had the opportunity to learn firsthand at Thursday’s SAM Meeting, on February 6, 2014, of the consequences of riding the SAM snowmobile trails without a MA Registration and/or a SAM Member Trail ...Read more
Published on Friday, February 14, 2014 in Education, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: education, laws, safety, sam, trail-riding
Massachusetts Trails Conference (Larry Tucker)
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
Published on Monday, November 4, 2013 in Legislative Affairs, News & Updates
Tags: access, DCR, education, environment, people, public lands, sam
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
SAM Family Snowmobile Ride (Sunday, February 17)
Sunday, February 17, 2013 11am: Environmental Police presentation: Snowmobile Safety and Survival Noon: Lunch 1pm: Ride Come and join the Future of S.A.M. as we host our first Family Snowmobile Ride. It will be held at Tom Benz’s clubhouse, 680 ...Read more
Published on Friday, February 15, 2013 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Uncategorized
Tags: education, family, safety, sam, Teens, trail-riding
How to Build a Snowmobile Groomer Power Unit (Jeff Miller)
As with most, our club dreams of grooming the trails with a brand new Tucker, or possibly a Pisten Bully. Then we wake up and remember that we don’t have a trail system capable of handling such a large piece ...Read more
Published on Monday, November 19, 2012 in Education, News & Updates
Tags: education, Grooming, tech
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
Small Streams and Impacts of Sub-Standard Crossings
Alison Dixon of the Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) was the guest speaker at the October SAM meeting. Alison spoke of the importance of Small Streams and the impacts of sub-standard crossings for habitat. Knowing that SAM members spend a great ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in Environment, News & Updates
Tags: education, environment
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
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
In The News: ISC 2012
Press coverage of ISC 2012 appeared in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, featuring interviews with SAM members as well as our guests from Russia (pictured above). An excerpt of the article follows, the whole story can be read at this ...Read more
Published on Monday, June 11, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: access, clubs, education, ISC 2012, opinion, people, sam, volunteers
