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
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NH Snowmobile Clubs Raise $88,071 for Easterseals Camp Sno-Mo
The 2023 NHSA Ride-In was an amazing 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 3-5, to raise $88,071.45 for Easterseals Camp Sno-Mo. A spectacular achievement.The clubs propelled the 51-year … [Read more...] about NH Snowmobile Clubs Raise $88,071 for Easterseals Camp Sno-Mo
Follow the Birds to Trailside Rendezvous
There I am, rolling out of bed, feet firmly planted on the cold wooden floor. The thought of frost between the toes had awaken me.I’m headed over to the stove to put the gas burner on for the morning ritual of creating a spoon-standing, smooth but rich, perked coffee brew in the forever coffee-stained pot.On the way to the stove, I can’t but notice the outside temperature on the digital … [Read more...] about Follow the Birds to Trailside Rendezvous
Epic Snowmobile Excursion on Alaska Range of Denali
Ask any outdoor enthusiast for a list of their top five adventure destinations and chances are an epic snowmobile excursion on Alaska Range of Denali National Park is on that fantasy list. What’s the allure? There are currently 11 reality TV shows that are set in Alaska. Do you really need more convincing?Alaska - A Mega Snowmobile PlaygroundThe largest but most sparsely populated state in the … [Read more...] about Epic Snowmobile Excursion on Alaska Range of Denali
Inexpensive Snowmobile Phone Mount with Wireless Charging
New Snowmobiles with built-in color screens that display navigation are slick but what if you already have a sled and simply want to view the map on your phone? I found a DIY inexpensive snowmobile phone mount with wireless charging.The following outlines an inexpensive way to deliver a GPS level function that would likely work with any brand or model of sleds. The wireless charging feature … [Read more...] about Inexpensive Snowmobile Phone Mount with Wireless Charging
Backpack Tribulations while snowmobiling the Gaspé Quebec
The following is a documentation of an annual snowmobile trip, including the trials and tribulations of backpacking around Quebec for a week. On a February morning, six of us left Moultonborough, NH by truck to St. George de Beauce. Everything went well until we came into the village of St. Honore. Following the truck and trailer in front of us, the smell of burning rubber … [Read more...] about Backpack Tribulations while snowmobiling the Gaspé Quebec