SAM 2014 Vintage Rides Announced
January 18, Snowbirds Snowmobile Club Meet at the Worcester County 4-H Camp Marshall center, 92 McCormik Rd, Spencer. The 20 mile ride gets underway at 10am, registration is at 9. For details check the club website or email them. January ...Read more
Published on Friday, November 15, 2013 in News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, trail-riding, vintage
Vintage Snowmobile Kick-Off (Andy Holland)
Howdy again. It’s been a while since the last Vintage Side of the Trail appeared. Even though I wasn’t making an appearance in the magazine, I was still out there working the trails, tinkering with my vintage Cats and supporting ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 in News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, expo, vintage
Display Your Vintage Snowmobile at Sled Expo
See some of the best vintage snowmobiles in the area on display at the Sled Expo, October 19 and 20. Better yet, put your vintage sled on display in front of thousands of rabid enthusiast at the biggest snowmobile show ...Read more
Published on Friday, October 4, 2013 in News & Updates, Sled Expo, Vintage
Tags: expo, sleds, vintage
Worthington Snowmobile Club Recognized for Vintage Snowmobile Ride
The Worthington Snowmobile Club were recognized at the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts annual meeting for hosting one of the Massachusetts Vintage Snowmobile rides. The Massachusetts Vintage Snowmobile Club (MVSC) is a recognized committee within SAM, they host many exciting events ...Read more
Published on Sunday, June 2, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, vintage, volunteers
Savoy Kanary Kats Recognized for Vintage Ride
The Savoy Kanary Kats snowmobile club were recognized at the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts annual meeting for hosting one of the Massachusetts Vintage Snowmobile rides. The Massachusetts Vintage Snowmobile Club (MVSC) is a recognized committee within SAM, they host many ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, vintage, volunteers
Snowmobile Family of the Year: The Taylors
Bill and Joyce Taylor of the Knox Trail Sno-Riders were presented the 2013 Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts Family of the Year Award. Bill and Joyce have been active in SAM for decades. Combined they have held the office of secretary, ...Read more
Published on Friday, April 5, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family, people, sam, vintage, volunteers
Hudons Sled Salvage (Jim Tucker) (video)
While driving up to the Old Forge Snodeo in New York a sign on the side of the road in the small town of Barneveld caught my eye. Hmm… Hudons Sled Salvage, huh? I’ve heard of them before. I’ve got ...Read more
Published on Sunday, March 10, 2013 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech, Vintage
Tags: opinion, tech, vintage
SAM Vintage Rides Announced
January 19, 9am – 4pm, hosted by the Worthington Snowmobile Club. A 15-20 mile ride will start at Liston’s Grill, 324 Old North Rd., (Route 143), Worthington, MA, 01098. Contact: Dean Messeck at 413-238-4486 February 2, 9am – 3pm, hosted ...Read more
Published on Thursday, December 6, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, sam, vintage
Vintage Cat-astrophe (Mel Scuderi)
Belts… Break’em in or break down. On my first ride last year, I put a brand new belt on my vintage Puma and immediately went screaming across the lake. Eager to detect any performance gain over the old belt, I ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 in Guest Columns, News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech, Vintage
Tags: tech, vintage
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
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
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
NE PowerSport Expo October 15 – 16
The NE PowerSport Expo, 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 the NE PowerSport ...Read more
Published on Monday, October 10, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, expo, family, opinion, sam, vintage, volunteers
Vintage Show at the Expo: Salute To Cat
This year will feature TWO distinct vintage displays! The Massachusetts Vintage Snowmobile Club will host two vintage displays at The NE PowerSports Expo, October 15 and 16. 1) A salute to Arctic Cat’s 50th Anniversary. This section of the show ...Read more
Published on Saturday, September 24, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: sleds, vintage
Russian Enthusiast Build Homemade Sleds
Snowmobile enthusiasm in Russia is growing rapidly, with a reported 20% increase in sales in Europe and Russia combined. Snowmobiles are scarce, so the hard-core are building the machines themselves. The website Snowmobile.ru features some amazing homemade machines that show ...Read more
Published on Thursday, September 22, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: people, sleds, tech, vintage
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
5 Historic Rotax Snowmobile Engines
Phil Mickelson of Snow Goer picks 5 historic Rotax snowmobile engines. Start asking questions, and you realize that each engine in that wall has its own special place in history, and in Phil’s heart. We asked him to share some ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in Guest Columns, News & Updates, Safety, Vintage
Tags: competition, manufacturers, opinion, sleds, tech, vintage
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
Summer Trip for Sled Heads
What’s a snowmobiler to do when the weather is hot and sticky? Take a road trip north! Longtime snowmobile and Formula-1 race fans are familiar with the legend of Gilles Villeneuve and his family. The Montreal Gazette posted a detailed ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: competition, people, travel, vintage
Coldbrook Members Recognized for Saving Life
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette ran a story about several Coldbrook Snowmobile Club members who saved a fellow snowmobiler’s life earlier this winter. Photo (L-R) Robin Grant Briner, left, and Officer William Woytek, right, share a moment with David and ...Read more
Published on Monday, March 14, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Safety, Vintage
Tags: clubs, family, people, safety, vintage, volunteers
Reflections: The Ronnie Ouimet Story (Robert Dodge)
In 1956, a young cement truck driver was opening a motorcycle shop on Alger Street in Adams, working 40 plus hours on the job, sometimes over 50 plus hours nights and weekends. This young man wanted to take a shot ...Read more
Published on Sunday, March 6, 2011 in Guest Columns, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: competition, people, vintage
Reflections: The Charlene Whitaker Story (Robert Dodge)
“O.K., onto my favorite subject”… that’s what most of us say when we’re talking about snowmobiling. Those were the first words Charlene Whitaker said when we started this interview for our story. Knowing this lady, and knowing what she’s done ...Read more
Published on Friday, February 18, 2011 in Guest Columns, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: competition, family, people, sam, vintage, volunteers
The Godfather of Snowmobiling, Edgar Hetteen Dies (video)
The man remembered by many as the Godfather of Snowmobiling has passed away at the age of 90. Edgar Hetteen, who co-founded Polaris Industries in 1954 in Roseau, and founded Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls, died Saturday in Grand ...Read more
Published on Monday, February 14, 2011 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: people, vintage
Reflections: The Hampshire County Legends of Snowmobiling (Robert Dodge)
The Hampshire County Legends of Snowmobiling: Charlie Kott of the Burgy Bullets, Ralph Hathaway of the Chesterfield Four Seasons Club and Horace “Whitey” Whitaker of the Worthington Snowmobile Club. Sometime around the first of the year in 2010, Robert “Bob” ...Read more
Published on Monday, February 7, 2011 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, people, vintage, 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
