As I have covered in the first four parts of this History of the Snowmobile Series, there were many attempts at building snow traveling vehicles in the first half of the twentieth century. Some worked, some failed, and others just never caught on. The Bosak Power Toboggan snowmobile legacy made a significant impact in the evolution of the snowmobile. Most of you are probably thinking “I’ve never … [Read more...] about The Bosak Power Toboggan Snowmobile Legacy
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History of the Snowmobile – Polaris Industries
The amazing history of the snowmobile - Polaris Industries, from straw choppers to one of the world’s leading snowmobile manufacturers.As I’ve covered in the first five parts of this History of the Snowmobile series, there were many snow traveling vehicles built before the first Polaris, but Polaris was definitely one of the most impactful on the industry.Who Built the First Polaris Snowmobile, … [Read more...] about History of the Snowmobile – Polaris Industries
History of the Snowmobile, Joseph-Armand Bombardier
Part two of the history of the snowmobile, starts when Joseph-Armand Bombardier, of Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, made his first attempt at building a snowmobile in 1922.At the age of fifteen. J.-Armand, as he was known, was a tinkerer who had a habit of taking the family car apart. To divert his son’s attention from the family car, Alfred Bombardier bought him an old Model T to work on. This is when … [Read more...] about History of the Snowmobile, Joseph-Armand Bombardier
History of the Snowmobile: Lombard Log Hauler and Model T Snowmobile
In part one of the History of the Snowmobile: The Lombard Log Hauler and Model T Snowmobile, we examine two unique machines that lend insight to the evolution of snow travel. The early history of the snowmobile is not very clear. There is a lot of speculation by snowmobile enthusiasts as to who built the first snowmobile and when that occurred. The most significant problem is the lack of … [Read more...] about History of the Snowmobile: Lombard Log Hauler and Model T Snowmobile
Bear Notch Vintage Snowmobile Ride 2021
On Sunday, January 24, the members of New Hampshire Snowmobile Museum held a vintage snowmobile ride at Bear Notch State Park in Bartlett, NH. We will do it again on March 7, details below.Bear Notch Vintage RideAbout 25 riders showed up from New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, some with more than one sled to ride. The morning started out with the temperature around 2 … [Read more...] about Bear Notch Vintage Snowmobile Ride 2021
The Best Christmas Present: 1971 Sno Jet Star Jet Deluxe
How many of you remember the first time you saw a snowmobile? Your first ride on one? Your first sled? I was recently looking at some old family photos and started thinking about my early snowmobile experiences.My family moved to Goffstown NH in February of 1969. It was shortly after that move that I saw a snowmobile for the first time. I was at a friend’s house on Mountain Road and one of his … [Read more...] about The Best Christmas Present: 1971 Sno Jet Star Jet Deluxe