Tag: travel

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

Planes Trains and Snowmobiles: Part 2 (Gerry Balchuinas)

As we left last time, we had just gotten out on the trail and were headed around the corner. We were on a nice groomed trail and there was a big bull moose in our way. Yes, I know he ...Read more

Published on Friday, December 18, 2015 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Travel
Tags: humor, people, travel

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

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 6:30-7am, your skis will be ...Read more

Published on Thursday, November 12, 2015 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Travel
Tags: opinion, trail-riding, travel

Sled Expo 2015 Exhibitor List

The list of exhibitors for the 2015 Sled Expo is taking shape. The Snowmobile Superstore will feature new sleds, trailers, helmets, boots, bibs, jackets, oil and all types of accessories and services. The Used Sled Corral is the place to buy or ...Read more

Published on Monday, October 5, 2015 in News & Updates, Sled Expo
Tags: expo, sleds, tech, travel, vintage

Snowmobile To The Elk and Back (Gerry Balchuinas)

It was a great day for a ride. My best friend Harry called and wanted my wife and I to go for a ride out of Florida. We met Harry and his wife Jean in Orange and headed for the ...Read more

Published on Monday, January 26, 2015 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Travel
Tags: family, trail-riding, travel

Russia Update: Christmas Snowmobile Procession 2014

Dear snowmobilers of the United States, I am happy to greet you this winter season. We hear a lot about the extreme cold weather gripping some North American states. We hope that nothing – even the polar vortex making Niagara ...Read more

Published on Friday, February 7, 2014 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Travel
Tags: people, travel

Christmas Snowmobile Procession in Russia (Evgeniy Borodin)

The Ural Mountains of Russia receive remarkable amounts of snow. The region is the perfect place for the snowmobiler and we use every chance to go on a ride and enjoy the winter, especially during the traditional tour around Christmastime. ...Read more

Published on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 in Guest Columns, News & Updates, Snowmobile Travel
Tags: people, travel

Safely Trailering your Snowmobile (Randy Toth)

This story by SAM’s own Randy Toth was recently featured on the American Snowmobiler website. Have you ever seen a snowmobile sticking out of the back window of an SUV? It was an experience that I almost had firsthand. How ...Read more

Published on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 in News & Updates, Safety
Tags: humor, opinion, safety, travel

Snowmobile Trip from Maine to Quebec (Tom Rosato)

It’s the Journey, Not the Destination: Eight members of the Easy Riders Snowmobile Club started and finished (well – almost) an 875 mile, five-day snowmobile trip last February. The trip began in Jackman, Maine, went 195 miles west to Millinocket ...Read more

Published on Monday, October 21, 2013 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Travel
Tags: trail-riding, travel

Maine House OKs $5 Snowmobile Fee Hike

The Maine Public Broadcasting Network reports via AP that a bill in the Maine House of Representatives would increase the Maine snowmobile registration fees an extra $5 that would go toward the state’s Snowmobile Trail Fund. The bill, which will ...Read more

Published on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: in the news, travel

Breaking Bad: Snowmobile Trailer Axle Fails (Dan Gould)

Cold weather dominated our sledding excursion, now it was T-shirt time. We had snowmobiled for a few days and were snaking our way down the mountain road in the cab of Scott Sumner’s pickup after the last ride of the ...Read more

Published on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech, Snowmobile Travel
Tags: humor, people, tech, travel

Snowmobiling in Wawa, Ontario (video)

SnowTrails TV has done many snowmobile trips that have taken us through Wawa, Ontario. After several quick saddlebag trips we finally got the chance to experience some great local trail riding with Russ Jones from Jones Power Sports. Watch more ...Read more

Published on Monday, December 3, 2012 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Travel
Tags: travel

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

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

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

Expo Floor Plan Released

The NE PowerSport Expo is only days away! Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16 at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds, West Springfield (Directions). Doors Open Saturday at 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Look ...Read more

Published on Thursday, October 13, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, expo, manufacturers, sam, sleds, tech, travel, vintage, volunteers

Expo Announces Additional Exhibitors

The NE PowerSport Expo is almost here! This Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16 at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds, West Springfield (Directions). Doors Open Saturday at 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Follow ...Read more

Published on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: expo, family, sam, sleds, travel, vintage, volunteers

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

Arctic Cat to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Arctic Cat will celebrate the brand’s 50th Anniversary as thousands of loyal Arctic Cat enthusiasts converge upon Thief River Falls, MN on July 29th and 30th. The celebration will be open to the public and all events are free. Arctic ...Read more

Published on Thursday, July 14, 2011 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: manufacturers, people, press release, sleds, travel, 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