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
Russian Sledders visit Mass (Evgeniy Borodin)
The Russian Snowmobile Association invited the BRP Fan Club to attend the International Snowmobile Congress (ISC) as the best club in Russia (in the opinion of ROSAN Co, the BRP distributor in Russia). The aim was clear: to meet new ...Read more
Published on Monday, October 15, 2012 in Guest Columns, International Snowmobile Congress, News & Updates
Tags: ISC 2012, people, trail-riding, volunteers
Snowmobile Ski Comparison Test (Jim Tucker)
SLP Straight Line Tracking versus Simmons Flexi Ski: Your intrepid reporter is at it again. I could see a gaping hole in the Internet chatter about which type of skis to purchase for your sled. Everyone and his brother are ...Read more
Published on Sunday, September 23, 2012 in Guest Columns, News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: opinion, tech, trail-riding
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
Israelis, Floridians, and U.S. Air Force Trek into Yellowstone Park by Snowmobile (Jack Welch)
What an Adventure! On Sunday the January 15th I had the opportunity to join a guided group on the trek from West Yellowstone, Montana to Old Faithful. Our guide was Gaylon Tibwell from Yellowstone Arctic and Yamaha Tours, one of ...Read more
Published on Saturday, February 18, 2012 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: access, public lands, trail-riding, travel
Because You Never Know (Brad Stafford)
The forecast called for another 4-6 inches just before you went to bed last night and as you look outside on your front lawn enjoying your morning coffee it looks like the weatherman was finally right. Mother Nature had indeed ...Read more
Published on Sunday, January 22, 2012 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: opinion, safety, trail-riding
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
Saddle Bagging the Gaspe Peninsula (Tom Rosato)
We did it – sixteen hundred and fifty (1650) miles in eight days on a sled. Just as planned – well, almost, anyways. A group from the Easy Riders Snowmobile Club toured the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec, Canada in a ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Travel
Tags: humor, people, trail-riding, travel
Snow Angel (Bill Dighton)
It was like a scene in a Hollywood movie; a trip that probably shouldn’t have happened, a near death experience and a renewed faith in humanity. On a trip last February, Rich Murray and myself had all these things happen ...Read more
Published on Sunday, January 1, 2012 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: people, trail-riding, travel
SAM Vintage Rides Announced
The Mass Vintage Snowmobile Club (MVSC) has selected three clubs to host the 2012 SAM vintage rides. The events, which have become extremely popular the past few years, allow SAM members to ride their vintage sleds in a parade-like atmosphere. ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, sam, sleds, trail-riding, vintage
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
Ski-Doo 2012 Snowmobile Video
The early snowfall has most of us thinking about riding already. While that reality may not be upon us yet, this video will only make you hungrier. ...Read more
Published on Saturday, October 29, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: sleds, trail-riding, weather
American Snowmobiler Magazine Features SAM Trails
American Snowmobiler magazine has a feature story about SAM and trail riding in Massachusetts. Mike Carr, wrote, “One of the best kept secret sledding destinations is western Massachusetts, where the Berkshire Mountains offer venturesome sledders an abundance of snow and ...Read more
Published on Monday, October 3, 2011 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family, people, sam, trail-riding, travel, volunteers
Real Riders: Be Bold, Ride Old! (Mel Scuderi)
While most snowmobilers want to be riding the latest and greatest, hot, new sleds my buddies and I prefer the challenges of driving the old stuff. Three of us, Wally Black, Bob Gagnon and myself, were riding in the DAR ...Read more
Published on Friday, August 26, 2011 in Guest Columns, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: humor, people, trail-riding, vintage
Efforts To Preserve B-52 Crash Site (video)
A B-52 left Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts on January 24, 1963 and later crashed on Elephant Mountain in Greenville Maine. The site, which is accessible by snowmobile, is visited by thousands every year. The Bangor Daily New reports ...Read more
Published on Sunday, July 10, 2011 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: trail-riding, travel
Planes Trains and Snowmobiles: Part 1 (Gerry Balchuinas)
For years I have been taking riding trips all over the North East and have written about many of them for SAM and sledmass. This past trip was no exception. I took another trip up to Maine to do some exploring ...Read more
Published on Sunday, July 10, 2011 in Guest Columns, News & Updates, Snowmobile Travel
Tags: trail-riding, travel
Groomer Operator of the Year: Paul Mastrianni
As you know, every club or organization has members who could be called unsung heroes. This club is no different. Paul is up early every Saturday and Sunday, heading out to a meeting, to clear trails, or to groom. He ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, safety, sam, trail-riding, volunteers
Save The Trails! Don't Ride In Warm Weather
Weather Alert! Groomer operators ask riders to please stay off the trails on warm days, like those expected this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Staying off the trails will give groomer operators a chance to address trail conditions with the return ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: trail-riding, volunteers, weather
Life of a Groomer Operator (Gerry Balchuinas)
We all look for them and smile when we find them. No, I’m not talking about the winning lottery numbers. But if you have those and would like to share them, give me a call. What I am talking about ...Read more
Published on Thursday, January 27, 2011 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: opinion, trail-riding, volunteers
Vintage Ride Gets Great Reviews (video)
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette featured a story and video about SAM’s Mass Vintage Club ride, which was hosted by the Coldbrook Snowmobile Club. They report: “The Coldbrook Snowmobile Club hosted a ride for vintage snowmobiles yesterday at the Lake ...Read more
Published on Sunday, January 23, 2011 in In The News, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, people, sam, trail-riding, vintage
Exploring BGL Club Trails (Terry Holland)
On this fine day, a small group of us headed out from the Worcester area to go riding. We had never been on the trails from Northfield Center heading west so we figured it would be a good day to ...Read more
Published on Thursday, January 20, 2011 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family, trail-riding, travel
Where Can I Find Snow?
Sure, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the go-to site for the latest weather forecasts, but did you know they have even more data for snowmobilers? Their snow depth map is an invaluable tool when planning a ride, ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: environment, trail-riding, weather
Snowmobile Safety and Enforcement Program Kick-Off
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts announces their trail safety and enforcement grants. Recognizing that the first major snowfall will allow snowmobile enthusiasts an opportunity to ride, the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts (SAM) announces the implementation of a $5,000 Trails Safety ...Read more
Published on Friday, January 14, 2011 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: laws, press release, safety, trail-riding
Daydreaming About Snowmobiling (Terry Holland)
Last January my husband Andy and I, along with a small group of friends, took a drive out to Hawley, Massachusetts to ride in the state park and club trails in that area. As usual, it was fun to go ...Read more
Published on Sunday, January 9, 2011 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: family, trail-riding, travel
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
Safety 101 (by Rena Sumner)
Safety…everywhere we go we hear about safety! We talk the talk…we walk the walk…but do we walk the talk? I made this same comment in 2006 when the SAM Trails and Safety Grant Program originated. At that time Delegates voted ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 in Executive Perspective, News & Updates
Tags: safety, trail-riding
