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Ski-Doo Introduced First Snowmobile in NH

December 3, 2019 by Midge Rosebrook

Ski-Doo introduced first snowmobile in NH.

This December, a date will come and go as just another mark on the 2019 calendar. A date that should not have slipped away without mention ten years ago but it did. A date that is arguably one of the most important dates in the history of the town of Lancaster, New Hampshire. One that should be celebrated with a parade, a dance, or the very least, front page news in the Coos County … [Read more...] about Ski-Doo Introduced First Snowmobile in NH

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

2019 Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame Inductees

October 29, 2019 by Midge Rosebrook

2019 Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame Inductees

Said to be perhaps be one of the greatest line-ups ever, five snowmobile racers were honored with introductions into the 2019 Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame at Crane’s Snowmobile Museum in Lancaster, NH. Bob Fortin: World Snowmobile Jump Record The late great Bob Fortin, captain of the famed New England racing juggernaut Ski-Doo distributor Timberland Machines, Inc.,began racing in … [Read more...] about 2019 Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame Inductees

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

New Hampshire Snowmobile Association 50th Annual Meeting

May 20, 2019 by Dan Gould

New Hampshire Snowmobile Association 50th Annual Meeting

Snowmobilers from across NH converged at the Mountain View Grand Resort on May 18 to celebrate the milestone 50th anniversary of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association.The day started with over 180 NHSA club members and guests attending the Annual Meeting. It continued through the evening with the gala celebration, annual awards ceremony and dancing until the lights went out.Congratulations to … [Read more...] about New Hampshire Snowmobile Association 50th Annual Meeting

Filed Under: Annual Meeting Tagged With: Awards, Clubs, History, Snowmobile People, Volunteers

NH Snowmobiler: Frank and Karen Roy

January 21, 2019 by Dan Gould

Frank Roy Umbagog Snowmobile Association Pisten Bully

Frank and Karen Roy are members of the Umbagog Snowmobile Association. Years snowmobiling: 50-60 Current ride: 2018 Pisten Bully 400 Trail Favorite sled of all time: Karen claims that Frank’s favorite snowmobile was a Yamaha Vmax. Why would she remember? Because she crashed it (beyond repair) on Dixville Peak, back when the trail was a challenging goat path. Karen chuckles, “I never … [Read more...] about NH Snowmobiler: Frank and Karen Roy

Filed Under: New Hampshire Snowmobiler Tagged With: Clubs, History, Volunteers

Top Snowmobile Stories of 2018

December 31, 2018 by NHSA

Top Snowmobile Stories of 2018

As the snow dust settles on 2018 we take a look back on some of the top snowmobile stories of 2018. These are the sledding stories at NHSA.com that got the most eyeballs and continue to get hits on a regular basis. Here are the top 10 in order, starting with the most popular. We wish all our members and loyal readers a safe and successful New … [Read more...] about Top Snowmobile Stories of 2018

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: History

Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame Inducts Pioneers

April 19, 2018 by Midge Rosebrook

2018 Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame

I was just an 11-year-old kid back in 1962, when witnessing my first snowmobile race here in Lancaster, NH. Many of those who participated were wearing knit hats plaid Johnson jackets/pants and green rubber barn boots. They were competing on machines, originally designed for trapping, with engines delivering little more than 7 HP, and the winner receiving a two-dollar trophy. Snowmobile Racing: … [Read more...] about Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame Inducts Pioneers

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

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