SAM I Am: Ed Morrin (Terry Holland)
Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts member profile: Ed Morrin is the Second Vice President of the Mill Valley Snowmobile Club. Ed has been riding for 10 years, his first sled was a 1973 Arctic Cat Panther, his current ride is a ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family, opinion, people, volunteers
Stan Kopala: The Godfather of Greylock (Robert Dodge)
A true story. At one time or another, most of us have gone riding on beautiful Mt. Greylock. Located in the western part of Massachusetts with its peak reaching 3,491 feet, one can view four states from the top. If ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 in Guest Columns, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, family, people, sam, vintage, volunteers
Conway Snowmobile Club Featured in Recorder
The Recorder posted a detailed story about the Conway Snowmobile Club, in particular the volunteer efforts of Paul Sokoloski and club president, Ron Sweet. “Though he wouldn’t take credit himself, club members credited Sokoloski for building much of the equipment ...Read more
Published on Saturday, January 4, 2014 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, in the news, people, volunteers
Top 10 Snowmobile Stories of 2013
Here are the top 10 snowmobile stories of 2013 at sledmass.com. Some are technical, others are funny and a few may even make you scream “What the heck!” Remember, these great pieces are written for your enjoyment by the rabid ...Read more
Published on Monday, December 30, 2013 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: opinion, people, volunteers
Snowmobilers Donate Toys For Tots (Marcia Miller)
In the past few weeks I have had the pleasure of delivering coats and warm clothing along with pairs of boots for Big Brother Big Sister. We didn’t collect a lot but the items were beautiful. One particular bib and ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 in Charity, News & Updates
Tags: charity, clubs, sam, volunteers
History of the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts (Brad Stafford)
SAM: Created by snowmobilers in the past, for the snowmobilers of the future. Part 1 A while back I wrote about a conversation with a fellow snowmobiler. He was bragging about how he didn’t get screwed by the state and ...Read more
Published on Sunday, December 15, 2013 in Education, Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, sam, volunteers
Snowmobile Trails Damaged By Illegal Use
An open letter from the Florida Mountaineers Snowmobile Club. Our Club experienced a very disturbing incident on Sunday, December, 1, 2013. At approximately 2:30 PM, our club president’s cell phone started ringing off the hook from various landowners stating that ...Read more
Published on Friday, December 13, 2013 in Guest Columns, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: access, clubs, environment, public lands, volunteers
Ware River and Easy Riders Featured in Newspaper
The Worcester Telegram and Gazette featured a story about the upcoming snowmobile season “Mass. snowmobiles go where the cover is deep” by George Barnes. Quoted in the story were SAM members Jay Pease and Herb Hilton. “Mr. Pease of the ...Read more
Published on Sunday, December 1, 2013 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, in the news, people, sam, volunteers
Snowmobile Trail Riding (video)
Cool weather is arriving and the clubs are already getting the trails ready for the upcoming snowmobile season. It’s a tremendous amount of work and they could use some help, so please contact your local club and lend a hand. ...Read more
Published on Friday, October 25, 2013 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Travel
Tags: clubs, trail-riding, volunteers
Sled Expo Winter Clothing Drive (Marcia Miller)
The SAM Charity Committee is once again holding its Winter Wear Recycling Program at the 2013 Sled Expo. We asks our fellow snowmobilers to check out the great deals at the Expo, but before that, we ask that you look ...Read more
Published on Monday, October 14, 2013 in Charity, News & Updates, Sled Expo
Tags: charity, expo, volunteers
RTP Grants Open – Workshops Announced
The 2014 Massachusetts Recreational Trails Program Grant Round is now OPEN! SAM Clubs are encouraged to apply for grants that create or improve trails, purchase equipment to maintain trails, grooming equipment and other trails related projects. Please visit the Recreational ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: DCR, Grooming, public lands, safety, trail-riding, volunteers
Brad Stafford Names Get-Sno Newsletter
Tucker Sno-Cat dealer Get-Sno Equipment in Newport Vermont were searching for a name for their new Get-Sno newsletter, something catchy. The Newsletter will cater to snowmobile trail groomer operators, snowmobile clubs, event listings, and insight into the equipment we all ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: people, volunteers
DCR Volunteers in Parks Program Guide Draft
The DCR released a draft of their newly proposed policy as it relates to volunteers and non-profit organizations working at DCR properties. All snowmobile clubs should review the document and comment, both to the DCR and the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts. ...Read more
Published on Sunday, June 23, 2013 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: access, DCR, in the news, legislative, public lands, volunteers
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
Snowmobiler of the Year: Dan Gould
Dan not only motivates others to step up to the plate but has led by example and personally made key contributions to snowmobiling on a local, state, national and international level. Over the past decade as the president of Snowmobile ...Read more
Published on Monday, May 20, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: people, sam, volunteers
Club of the Year: Snowbirds Snowmobile Club
The Snowbirds Snowmobile Club have an understanding of what makes organized snowmobiling succeed. They have been involved in SAM since the 1970’s. They consistently have many members volunteering at the Sled Expo, and had several at the International Snowmobile Congress ...Read more
Published on Friday, April 26, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, sam, volunteers
Trail Worker of the Year: Paul Sokoloski
Snowmobile trail work and making them better is a year round project for Paul Sokoloski of the Conway Snowmobile Club. Smooth trails are in his mind all summer… long before any flakes fly. He is always thinking about the trails ...Read more
Published on Monday, April 8, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, 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
SAM Annual Meeting April 4 (Pre-Registration Required)
The SAM Board of Directors invite you to celebrate your association at the upcoming SAM Annual Meeting and dinner on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Participate, relax and enjoy dinner with your friends, while you participate in the business meeting and ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam, volunteers
SAM Assists With Blizzard Recovery (Dan Gould) UPDATED
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts was contacted by NSTAR as part of the Governor’s Command Center to assist in the restoration of electric power caused by the Blizzard of 2013. NSTAR reached out to SAM once it realized that specialized ...Read more
Published on Sunday, February 10, 2013 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: in the news, people, sam, volunteers
Changing Times for Trail Volunteers (Larry Tucker)
Can you believe that the elections are really over? It certainly was a long political campaign season. I hope everyone had a chance to help their candidate and that they did well at the ballot booth. One good thing is ...Read more
Published on Sunday, January 27, 2013 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: opinion, volunteers
Truly a Labor Of Love (Brad Stafford)
I can’t remember who actually invited me to my first snowmobile club meeting, what year it was or even why I actually went. But I do know that it was quite a few winters ago, and that it changed the ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, volunteers
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
Dick DiOrio: Leader Of The Pack (Randy Toth)
The October Mountain Men, led by veteran snowmobiler Richard (Dick) DiOrio, watch over October Mountain State Forest (OMSF) which is located in the Berkshire County towns of Washington, Becket, Lee, Lenox and Pittsfield. OMSF, with over 16,000 acres, is the ...Read more
Published on Sunday, December 30, 2012 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, people, volunteers
The Day The Snowmobiles Stopped (Randy Toth)
One chilly fall day in the not too distant future, as you prepare for the upcoming snowmobiling season, you will remember that you have not received your state association magazine yet. Muttering something derogatory, you go to the state association’s ...Read more
Published on Friday, November 16, 2012 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, volunteers
Fundraising Leaves Footprints, Footprints Create Awarenes (Keri Wanner)
A year ago, my good friend Nathan (Nate) Blaylock called me wanting help. He was conducting research on population statistics in Midwestern states and found it was important to the citizens to show compassion and support causes. Nate wanted to ...Read more
Published on Monday, November 5, 2012 in Charity, Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: charity, opinion, volunteers
Run Your Snowmobile Club Like A Business (video)
Snowmobile clubs are really a business – Learn to run your club as a professional business rather than a social club. Video includes tips for managing meetings, professional accounting, nonprofit status, tax returns, and more. This is a must see ...Read more
Published on Sunday, October 21, 2012 in Education, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, education, ISC 2012, sam, 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
