Don LeClair's lawsuit against the NHSA has been dismissed. On April 30, 2019, the Belknap County Superior Court granted judgment for the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association in a lawsuit brought by Donald LeClair, a member of Bridgewater Mountain Snowmobile Club. Don LeClair ‘s lawsuit claimed that NHSA’s 2018 amendments to its By-Laws were invalid by reason of having been adopted without proper … [Read more...] about Don LeClair Lawsuit Against NHSA Dismissed
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Ski-Doo X RS Renegade 900 Ace Turbo Review
On a recent snowmobile trip to the Granite State I was the lucky recipient of an extended demo ride on a 2019 Ski Doo X RS Renegade 900 Ace Turbo for review. Life is good! I've admired the Ace motor tucked into the previous XS chassis when it came out in 2014 but like others I thought that it wasn't quite the complete machine that riders were looking for. Sure, the handling, ride, looks, and … [Read more...] about Ski-Doo X RS Renegade 900 Ace Turbo Review
NH Snowmobile Clubs Raise $120,508 for Easterseals Camp Sno-Mo
The 2019 NHSA Ride-In was a record-breaking success. Through the combined efforts of New Hampshire snowmobile clubs and the fundraising coordination of the NHSA Ride-In Committee, hundreds of snowmobilers from ten counties converged at the Town & Country Inn and Resort, Gorham February 1-3, 2019 to raise record-breaking $120,508.63 for Easterseals Camp Sno-Mo. An amazing achievement. The … [Read more...] about NH Snowmobile Clubs Raise $120,508 for Easterseals Camp Sno-Mo
Renting a Snowmobile: What You Need to Know
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
Railroads, Groomers, and Backcountry Riding
Railroad Corridor Ever wonder what it takes to have a railroad corridor, with tracks still in place, ready for the snowmobile season (for those lines that allow winter use by snowmobiles that is)? Let’s start with the basics first: it is illegal to ride a snowmobile on an active railroad! End of story. NH has several year-round active railroads and at no point in time is snowmobile use along … [Read more...] about Railroads, Groomers, and Backcountry Riding
2019 NH Mid-Winter Snowmobile Report
I expect this year’s freshman class to be extraordinarily large. If the volume of calls and emails are indicators, there will be a significant number of new riders, accompanied by many returning after being away for a decade or more. That’s 9000-rpm music to the ears. Snowmobiling Not Inexpensive The newbies have plenty of questions, with “How much does a snowmobile cost?” taking the pole … [Read more...] about 2019 NH Mid-Winter Snowmobile Report