If you are considering renting a snowmobile chances are you have little, if any, riding experience. Renting a snowmobile in NH for a day or weekend is a great way to experience the sport and get a feel for it, to see if it’s for you. But before you do please consider the following to ensure you have a fun and safe experience:Snowmobile Rental AccidentsTake a Snowmobile Safety CourseFirst and … [Read more...] about Renting a Snowmobile: What You Need to Know
About Major David Walsh
What Happened to NH Free Snowmobile Weekend?
The annual NH free snowmobile weekend, in which snowmobiles registered in Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire could ride in any of those three states, has come to an abrupt halt due to last minute changes by administrators in VT and ME, which were not communicated to NH. UPDATE TO OPEN WEEKEND 2020 History of Tri-State Reciprocity Through the efforts and hard work of several people here in NH, to … [Read more...] about What Happened to NH Free Snowmobile Weekend?
Snowmobile Hand Signal Debate
The snowmobile hand signal debate has raged on for the past few decades. While some organizations endorse snowmobile hand signals to communicate, others argue that you should never take your hands of the handlebars. A few winters back I was out on snowmobile patrol in Pillsbury State Park in Washington. It was a busy holiday weekend with plenty of sled traffic. As I rounded a bend on the Mad … [Read more...] about Snowmobile Hand Signal Debate
Land Access is a Privilege and Responsibility
I attended my first NHSA President’s meeting in Gilford in September. It was a great opportunity to meet club representatives from throughout NH’s snowmobile community. One familiar face I bumped into was Don Revane, President of the Washington Snow Riders. The Washington Snow Riders was one of the local clubs from my old patrol area and I have been privileged to ride and patrol on their trails … [Read more...] about Land Access is a Privilege and Responsibility