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 … [Read more...] about History of the Snowmobile – Polaris Industries
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Expert Snowmobile Tips and Techniques for Beginners
Riding a snowmobile is relatively simple, although it might be slightly intimidating if you’ve never ridden a sled before. The following expert snowmobile tips and techniques for beginners will help you get comfortable and quickly build confidence on the trail. Dramatically Improve Your Snowmobile Skills Experience is important for beginners. Your snowmobile skills will improve … [Read more...] about Expert Snowmobile Tips and Techniques for Beginners
Does Polaris Indy XCR Live Up to the Hype?
I finally had the opportunity to trail test the Polaris Indy XCR. I’ve been wanting to ride the Matryx-based XCR for a long time, to see how it stacks up against other sleds in its segment, not to mention to figure out exactly where it falls within the Polaris lineup. Polaris markets the 2023 Indy XCR series as a hard-core racer inspired big bump machine. Does the Polaris Indy XCR live up … [Read more...] about Does Polaris Indy XCR Live Up to the Hype?
Breakfast Canoe is a Fantastic Quick Meal
Listening to the local weather report my ears perked up like a bull swamp donkey hearing the sound of an adjacent bull. Bazinga! “The National Weather Service forecast out of Grey Maine…tonight, lows in the teens, snow beginning around midnight, snow becoming heavy with accumulations of 6 to 10 inches by morning." "Tomorrow, snow continuing with additional accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. … [Read more...] about Breakfast Canoe is a Fantastic Quick Meal
Club Membership Is The Cheapest Part of Snowmobiling
If you think owning a snowmobiling is expensive, you should look at what it costs to keep the trail system open. Despite popular myths, there are no trail elves that come out at night to make everything right. Clubs manage and maintain the majority of snowmobile trails in New Hampshire. It’s a monumental undertaking by a handful of volunteers. Your club memberships and donations fill a big … [Read more...] about Club Membership Is The Cheapest Part of Snowmobiling
First-Ever All NH Team To Run Alaska Iron Dog
Kim Bergeron of Dublin, NH, and Jean-Pierre (JP) Bernier of Hancock, NH, will compete in the Pro Class of the Iron Dog 2024 race in Alaska, starting on Feb. 17, 2024. A rare cast of New England snowmobile racers and the first-ever all NH team to run Alaska Iron Dog. The New Hampshire team will share their Iron Dog 2024 Pro Class journey on Facebook at Iron Dog Team #15 Bergeron/Bernier and on … [Read more...] about First-Ever All NH Team To Run Alaska Iron Dog