ISC: Travel Light, Travel Smart (Dan Gould)
As an attendee of ISC 2012 we can assume you will take mountains of notes at meetings and workshops. Personally, I’m not a fan of paper. Piles of dead trees are a curse to take home, not all that easy ...Read more
Published on Friday, June 1, 2012 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: education, ISC 2012, opinion
ISC 2012: SAM Members Friday Special
Want to get a taste of ISC 2012 but can’t attend the whole week? Join us on Friday for an action packed day at a special rate for SAM Members only. For the ridiculous low rate of $30 you can ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 21, 2012 in International Snowmobile Congress, News & Updates
Tags: education, ISC 2012, sam
Register for ISC Before April 1st and Save!
Register for the International Snowmobile Congress before April 1st and save. $25 per registration. Download the registration form here. The five day event, June 5-9, 2012 features over 25 snowmobile workshops, speakers and lots of after hours fun at the ...Read more
Published on Friday, March 30, 2012 in International Snowmobile Congress, News & Updates
Tags: education, ISC 2012
SAE Snowmobile Challenge 2012 – A Great Success! (Ed Klim) (video)
Clarkson University of Potsdam, NY, captured first place in the 2012 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge, which drew to a close March 10 at Michigan Technological University. Kettering University, of Flint, placed second, with the University of Wisconsin-Platteville earning third place ...Read more
Published on Thursday, March 15, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: education, environment, ISMA, manufacturers, press release, tech
ISC 2012 RTP Grant
Attention Massachusetts snowmobilers and others interested in maintaing recreational trails. Here is a rare opportunity for snowmobile leaders & volunteers to attend ISC 2012 through the RTP grant. You must be a Massachusetts Resident You must include a $50.00 check ...Read more
Published on Saturday, March 10, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: access, DCR, education, ISC 2012, press release, sam
Clubs: Please Support and Attend ISC 2012 (slideshow)
The International Snowmobile Congress is the largest snowmobile meeting in the world, bringing people like you together with snowmobile manufactures, groomer manufactures, leaders of organizations, writers of snowmobile publications, snowmobile administrators, government representatives and others addicted to sledding. More than ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in General Announcements, International Snowmobile Congress, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, education, ISC 2012, sam
Incidents Prompt Ice-Safety Reminders (video)
A mild winter has delivered less than ideal conditions for snowmobiling and unsafe ice conditions, resulting in several incidents throughout the state. Rena M. Sumner, executive director of the Snowmobiling Association of Massachusetts was quoted in a story that ran ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: education, safety
International Snowmobile Safety Week 2012: January 15-21st and all year!
The four snowmobile manufacturers are please to support and encourage participation in the upcoming International Snowmobile Safety Week January 15-21-2012. Snowmobilers have placed safe, responsible snowmobiling at the top of their list for years and have made great strides in safety ...Read more
Published on Sunday, January 15, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: education, safety
A Community's Passion for a Sport (Melissa Allard) (video)
Many of you have seen me running around with my camera at various SAM events over the past season. For those who don’t know me, I’m a born-and-raised snowmobiler from the Berkshires. Growing up, the Snow Seekers were like my ...Read more
Published on Thursday, January 12, 2012 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: access, DCR, education, environment, family, opinion, people, public lands, sam, trail-riding, volunteers
Safe Sledding: Basic Snowmobile Controls and Instruments (Randy Toth)
For safe snowmobile operation, it is important to know something about the basic snowmobile controls and instruments and what they actually do for you. This understanding will help you safely get the most enjoyment and performance out of your sled ...Read more
Published on Sunday, December 18, 2011 in News & Updates, Safety, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: education, safety
Snowmobiling in Massachusetts: A Beginners Guide
Are you new to snowmobiling in Massachusetts or considering taking part in the best winter fun on the planet? Here is a beginners guide that outlines what you need in order to snowmobile in Massachusetts. This is just a summary ...Read more
Published on Saturday, December 10, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: clubs, education, laws, safety, sam, trail-riding
Snowmobile Age Restrictions (updated)
How old do I need to be to ride a snowmobile? The last time we reported on the age restrictions was almost a year ago, but things have changed since new regulations went into effect this year. This updated chart ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: education, family, laws, safety
International Snowmobile Congress (Randy Toth) (video)
International Snowmobile Congress 2011: SAM to Host ISC 2012 A highly motivated team of representatives from SAM attended ISC 2011 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada this June. Their primary mission, aside from representing SAM in the international community, was to market ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 in General Announcements, National, News & Updates
Tags: education, sam
Trail Conference Notes
A few weeks ago we posted a report about the 2011 Massachusetts Trails Conference that was attended by user groups from all over the state. The presentations and notes have been posted online at the DCR website Scroll down to ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: DCR, education, public lands
A Cause for Snowmobilers: Pink Ribbon Riders (Keri Wanner)
“Laugh at life and it will laugh at you!” It’s hard not to get sucked into the everyday grind of negative news! Everything from higher debt ceilings to a friend or family member dealing with medical problems, leaves us only ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: charity, education, volunteers
Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week – Enter Drawing
The snowmobile community is excited to announce the Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week – which will be held February 11-20, 2012. This elongated week celebrates friends and family snowmobiling. This special week compliments the Take a Friend Snowmobiling campaign – ...Read more
Published on Monday, November 21, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, education, ISMA, manufacturers, safety
First Annual Massachusetts Trails Conference
This past Saturday, November 14, the First Annual Massachusetts Trails Conference was held. Over one hundred trail enthusiast attended the day-long event presented by The Massachusetts Recreational Trail Advisory Board (MARTAB) in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation ...Read more
Published on Monday, November 14, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: access, DCR, education, environment, public lands, sam, volunteers
Snowmobile Safety: Ride Safe So You Can Ride Tomorrow
Snowmobiling is in full stride around the world and now is the time for snowmobilers to keep snowmobile safety a top-of-mind awareness issue. Snowmobile safety is nothing new to organized snowmobiling. Snowmobile Administrators, the manufacturers, snowmobile associations and clubs joined ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 in News & Updates, Uncategorized
Tags: education, ISMA, manufacturers, press release, safety
International Snowmobile Media Council Awards $1,000 Scholarship
In 2008, after losing longtime friend and colleague C.J. Ramstad to a tragic auto accident the year before, the International Snowmobile Media Council (ISMC) wanted to find a way to honor the renowned photojournalist, editor, publisher and political activist. Ramstad ...Read more
Published on Monday, October 17, 2011 in General Announcements, International Snowmobile Congress, News & Updates
Tags: charity, education, family, people
SAM Trail Protection Workshop Nov 9th
Attention SAM clubs: It is vital that you attend the upcoming trail preservation workshops created specifically for you. SAM and the Highland Communities Initiative are teaming up to insure that generations of riders will always enjoy access to snowmobile trails ...Read more
Published on Saturday, September 10, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: access, clubs, education, environment, public lands, sam, volunteers
2012 Massachusetts RTP Round is Now Open!
The 2012 Massachusetts Recreational Trails Program Grant Round is now open! Please visit the Recreational Trails Program website for grant guidelines, application materials, and paperwork guidelines: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/services-and-assistance/grants-and-technical-assistance/greenways-and-trails-program.html The 2012 Statewide Trail Education Grant Round is also open with the same ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: DCR, education, press release, safety, sam
SAM To Host International Snowmobile Congress
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts will host the 2012 International Snowmobile Congress (ISC) in Sturbridge, MA. This is a once in a lifetime event for Massachusetts and we are very excited to play host to the world of snowmobiling. We ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 in General Announcements, International Snowmobile Congress, News & Updates
Tags: education, environment, ISMA, National, sam
Environmental Police Alert Operators of New Rules
Massachusetts Environmental Police Alert Off-Highway Vehicle Operators of New Rules. New age restrictions, safety education and registration requirements go into effect. With the onset of spring, the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP) are reminding snow machine, all-terrain vehicle and dirt bike ...Read more
Published on Thursday, March 17, 2011 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: education, family, laws, press release, safety
Easy Riders Give Kids Rides
The Easy Riders Snowmobile Club was featured in the MetroWest Daily News for giving rides to kids, most who have never snowmobiled before. “As part of the Ashland Coalition for Teens, members of the Easy Riders Snowmobile Club of Marlborough ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: charity, clubs, education, family, ISMA, people, volunteers
$5,000 in Scholarships Available to SAM Members
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts announces the 2011 Charlene Whitaker SAM Scholarship. SAM members can also apply for two other scholarships, the Northeast Chapter ISC Scholarship and the CJ Ramstad Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship awards are: Charlene Whitaker Scholarship – ...Read more
Published on Monday, February 21, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: education, family, people, sam
January 16 to 22 International Snowmobile Safety Week
January 16 to 22, 2011 marks International Snowmobile Safety Week, the annual reminder to everyone involved in the sport to have but ride safe. Snowmobiling is a fun and exciting family activity enjoyed by over 4 million people across the United ...Read more
Published on Sunday, January 16, 2011 in News & Updates, Safety
Tags: education, ISMA, safety
Safe Sledding: 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, January 7, 2011 in Guest Columns, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: education, safety
Students Snowmobile to School in NY
Going to high school in Dolgeville, New York may be a dream come true for many students. Located between Utica and Schenectady, the Dolgeville Central School Board of Education recently gave the green light to students who want to ride ...Read more
Published on Monday, January 3, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: education, family, trail-riding
Zero Alcohol Tolerance When Riding (Rena Sumner)
A little thing happened to me on the way to grandma’s house this year. I was stopped for speeding in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Don’t let the fact that VA and MA are both Commonwealth states fool you. I don’t ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 in Executive Perspective, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: education, laws, opinion, safety
