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The Bosak Power Toboggan Snowmobile Legacy

December 26, 2024 by Bud Gordon

The Bosak Power Toboggan Snowmobile Legacy

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

Filed Under: Vintage Tagged With: History, Snowmobile People

History of the Snowmobile – Polaris Industries

January 31, 2024 by Bud Gordon

Polaris snowmobile display on Main St in Roseau, Minnesota. David Johnson, Allan Hetteen and Edgar Hetten show the public the new Sno-Traveler machines. Photo from the book Breaking Trail.

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

Filed Under: Vintage Tagged With: History, Polaris, Snowmobile People

History of the Snowmobile, Joseph-Armand Bombardier

March 15, 2023 by Bud Gordon

Joseph-Armand Bombardier garage in Valcourt Quebec.

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

Filed Under: Vintage Tagged With: History, Ski-Doo, Snowmobile People

History of the Snowmobile: Lombard Log Hauler and Model T Snowmobile

November 4, 2021 by Bud Gordon

Virgil White in an early 1900Õs 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

Filed Under: Vintage Tagged With: History, New Hampshire Snowmobile Museum

Bear Notch Vintage Snowmobile Ride 2021

March 3, 2021 by Bud Gordon

Gail Prelli snowmobile Notch Trail

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

Filed Under: Vintage Tagged With: History, New Hampshire Snowmobile Museum, Snowmobile People

The Best Christmas Present: 1971 Sno Jet Star Jet Deluxe

December 23, 2020 by Bud Gordon

Bud Gordon with sister Lisa, and brother Michael sitting on the 1971 Star Jet that Dad gave the family for Christmas 1970.

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

Filed Under: Vintage Tagged With: family, Snowmobile People, Trail Riding

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