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
Snoped Snow Vehicle Concept
The avant-garde Snoped snow vehicle concept by Michigan-based designer Joey Ruiter combines the raw edge of Mad Max with the beauty of machined black granite. The minimalistic saddle reinforces the cafe bike race posture. Exposed mechanical bits, grade-five bolts and ...Read more
Published on Thursday, October 13, 2016 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: opinion, people, sleds
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Snow for 2017
The 2017 Farmers’ Almanac is warning those in New England to get their snowblowers ready, winter is back! For SAM members that also means get your snowmobiles prepped for a long season of riding. Farmers’ Almanac editor Peter Geiger, Philom ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: opinion, press release, weather
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
Remove Snowmobile Clutch with Water (Dan Gould)
Removing a snowmobile clutch with water, also know as the water trick, is becoming a common technique in snowmobile garages. Removing a primary clutch is straightforward if you have the proper tools. Even then, a stubborn clutch sometimes refuses to ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in News & Updates, Sled DIY
Tags: opinion, tech
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 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
Rapid Deployment Snow Vehicle / RDSV
The Rapid Deployment Snow Vehicle / RDSV is a 2 seater high speed vehicle for use in any polar environment. This was strictly a personal project, just for the fun of it said designer Juan Garcia Mansilla. The current paradigm ...Read more
Published on Friday, January 15, 2016 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: opinion, people, tech
Snowmobile Ski Test: Simmons Gen III Flexi Ski (Jim Tucker)
The Great American Snowmobile Ski Test Part V: The Simmons Gen III Flexi Ski. Will these ski wars ever be done? Hell no! As long as there is American exceptionalism and ingenuity at work here in the USA, this reporter ...Read more
Published on Monday, January 4, 2016 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Product Review
Tags: opinion, tech, trail-riding
Top 10 Snowmobile Stories of 2015
Here are the Top 10 Snowmobile Stories of 2015, all written by SAM members for your reading and riding pleasure. It’s a mix of products, experiences, opinions, humor and fun. It’s also an invitation for you to send a story ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: in the news, opinion, people, sam, volunteers
Are The Snowmobile Trails Open? (Brad Stafford)
There are many questions that every snowmobile club and their volunteers get… “Where can I get a Trail Pass?” “Where can I park?” “Where can I get a map?” But I think the hardest one to answer is, “When are ...Read more
Published on Sunday, December 27, 2015 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, trail-riding, volunteers
Effective Engagement with Members of Congress
Effective Engagement with Members of Congress for snowmobile enthusiasts By Ed Klim, President, International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association. For the past 15 years I have felt it necessary to make regular trips to Washington DC to promote snowmobile enthusiasts’ access to public ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: ISMA, legislative, opinion, public lands
Review: ThermaCELL heated insoles
Jim Tucker’s review of ThermaCELL heated insoles. What’s black and gray and warm all over? Why it’s ThermaCELL heated insoles, course! That’s boot warmers to you and me. There’s an old adage that says if you’re not warm then you ...Read more
Published on Friday, November 20, 2015 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Product Review
Tags: opinion, tech
Quebec: The Ultimate Snowmobile Experience
Quebec: The Ultimate Snowmobile Experience By Dan Gould Did you know that some of the finest snowmobiling in the world is only a few hours away? If you get up at your usual work-a-day time, hop in the truck around ...Read more
Published on Thursday, November 12, 2015 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Travel
Tags: opinion, trail-riding, travel
SAM I Am: Matt Crowningshield
Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts member profile: Matt Crowningshield is a member of the Indian Head Snowmobile Club and has been riding sleds for 24 years. His current ride is a 2003 Polaris XC-SP 600 Sled mods: I raised the handlebars, ...Read more
Published on Sunday, October 25, 2015 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: opinion, people, volunteers
Will This Be The Future of Snowmobiling? (Mark Kenyon)
Closed trails. Will this be the future of snowmobiling? Although there is some humor in the picture, this in fact may happen someday. Why? Because of a lack of volunteers! We are not the only club with this problem, and ...Read more
Published on Sunday, September 27, 2015 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, volunteers
Greenfield Recorder Journalist Describes Snowmobile Experience
Greenfield Recorder staff reporter Kathleen McKiernan describes her first experience on a snowmobile. Tim Pydych, co-owner of Ray’s Cycle Center, 332 Wells St. in Greenfield, introduced the newspaper reporter to the snowmobile controls with solid advice and encouragement. Snowmobiler’s Dream: ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: opinion, press release
Tekvest: Peace of Mind While Snowmobiling
Tekvest: Peace of Mind while Snowmobiling. Close calls happen everyday. A simple drive to work challenges both mind and body. Encountering a dog, cat or cow in the middle of the road can be a weekly occurrence. Imbeciles holding a ...Read more
Published on Monday, March 2, 2015 in News & Updates, President's Message
Tags: humor, opinion, tech
SAM I Am: Brad Rand
Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts member profile: Brad Rand is a member of the Snowbirds Snowmobile Club in Spencer. He’s been riding snowmobiles for 30-years, his current sled is a 2003 Arctic Cat T660 Turbo, 4-stroke. Sled mods: No modifications needed ...Read more
Published on Thursday, January 15, 2015 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: opinion, people, volunteers
Top 10 Snowmobile Stories of 2014
These are the Top 10 Snowmobile Stories of 2014 at sledmass.com. Your clicks pile up, your Facebook “Likes” and Twitter “retweets” share the words. We are unique at sledmass.com, as the majority of our snowmobile stories are created by fellow ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: opinion, people, tech, trail-riding, vintage, volunteers
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
Snowmobiling a Family Activity (Ed Klim)
Consumer Insight Study Shows Snowmobile Enthusiasts Consider Snowmobiling a Family Activity. Thanks to snowmobiling, winter has become a season to enjoy. Ask any of the three million people who take pleasure every year in the beauty of winter on the ...Read more
Published on Monday, December 15, 2014 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: ISMA, opinion, press release
WBZ-TV Meteorologist Predict Harsh Winter (video)
Veteran meteorologist Barry Burbank of WBZ-TV hosted the “Eye On Weather: 2015 Winter Forecast” on CBS Boston in which he predicts above average snowfall and cold temperatures this winter. “The signals are flashing a rather harsh winter.” If you enjoy reading ...Read more
Published on Sunday, November 30, 2014 in Environment, News & Updates
Tags: opinion, weather
New Trend for Land and Snowmobile Trails (Larry Tucker)
This is the time of year to get our trails cleaned and ready for the coming snowmobile season. The trail crews for all the clubs are out there working on our most important asset – our trails. My club has ...Read more
Published on Friday, November 28, 2014 in Environment, Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: access, DCR, environment, opinion, public lands
Job Opening – Great Benefits Package (Brad Stafford)
When I first accepted the position as president of the Bernardston-Gill-Leyden (BGL) snowmobile club I knew there would be responsibilities. One is doing the best I can to help with all kinds of requests that come from the landowners, state ...Read more
Published on Friday, November 21, 2014 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: opinion, people, volunteers
Vote Tuesday November 4
Remember to Vote on Tuesday November 4. Polling hours are 7am until 8pm. Your vote as a snowmobiler in Massachusetts can greatly impact the outcome of the election. Think about this: There are approximately 15,000 to 20,000 snowmobilers in the ...Read more
Published on Sunday, November 2, 2014 in Legislative Affairs, News & Updates
Tags: legislative, opinion
Snowmobile Tool Kit (Dan Gould)
The stock snowmobile tool kit hidden away in the average snowmobile is little more than an empty promise. “I’m here for you, but when you need to tighten that loose suspension bolt I’m going to make your knuckles bleed.” Actually, ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 in News & Updates, President's Message
Tags: humor, opinion, tech
Surcharge on Massachusetts Snowmobile Registrations
A new 10% surcharge on recreational vehicle registrations in Massachusetts was added to the state budget, costing snowmobilers, ATV riders and boaters an additional $4. The increase went into effect September 1. ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: in the news, legislative, opinion, people
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Copious Amounts of Snow
Snowmobile fans have something to celebrate as the heat of August fades away. The Farmers’ Almanac just predicted another snowy winter, proclaiming “More Shivery And Shovelry!” in their 2014 forecast. “Over the eastern third of the country, we are expecting ...Read more
Published on Monday, August 25, 2014 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: in the news, opinion, weather
Northern Light Snowmobile Movie Debuts
Set against the backdrop of a town’s annual snowmobile race, Northern Light interweaves captivating stories of recession-era America. The lives of three families change profoundly in the north woods of Michigan, where winters are unforgiving, jobs are hard to come ...Read more
Published on Monday, June 16, 2014 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: in the news, opinion, people, press release
