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
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Snowmobilers Pack 2021 NH Grass Drags and Watercross
The numbers are in for the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association’s Grass Drags and Watercross, Race Into Winter. Three gorgeous days of sunshine over Columbus Day weekend greeted excited spectators, shoppers, and racers to the event, just as the foliage was reaching its peak.2021 NH Grass Drags and Watercross AttendanceAttendance on Friday set a record high, as over 7,000 snowmobile enthusiasts … [Read more...] about Snowmobilers Pack 2021 NH Grass Drags and Watercross
Snowmobile Sales Data for Winter of 2020-2021
The new snowmobile sales data for winter of 2020-2021 shows sales of new snowmobiles outperforming economic growth worldwide according to the International Snowmobile Manufactures Association (ISMA).The resilient economies of North America and northern Europe battled back from the International COVID Pandemic and brought many individuals outdoors to enjoy outdoor family recreation following social … [Read more...] about Snowmobile Sales Data for Winter of 2020-2021
Test Ride the Polaris Switchback Assault MATRYX
Back in March I reached out to Polaris Ambassador Kim Bergeron for a chance to test ride the Polaris Switchback Assault MATRYX with the mighty 850 under the hood and a 146 skid-frame out back.Due to deteriorating conditions later in the season I wasn't able to test the 650 version of the 2021 Polaris Switchback Assault Matrix, as planned. Suffice it to say, riding the Polaris MATRYX was truly an … [Read more...] about Test Ride the Polaris Switchback Assault MATRYX
Great American Outdoors Act Funds Local Projects – Snowmobile Bridges
The White Mountain National Forest is pleased to announce that as part of the Great American Outdoors Act several local projects in New Hampshire and Maine have been selected for fiscal year 2021. The selected projects will be the first round of improvements to address deferred maintenance on the Forest while improving visitors’ experiences.These projects are part of the $285 million investment … [Read more...] about Great American Outdoors Act Funds Local Projects – Snowmobile Bridges
Arctic Cat Blast Test
The Arctic Cat Blast test lends insight into a number of innovations by Arctic Cat since the Textron merger. The marketing gurus at Cat/Textron have produced a smaller, lighter, mid-size sled we know as the Arctic Cat Blast. Yes, they raised the bar of our beloved snowmobile universe yet again.Learning to SnowmobileIt's always been a conundrum for parents who want to teach their kids to … [Read more...] about Arctic Cat Blast Test