As I have covered in the first four parts of this History of the Snowmobile Series, there were many attempts at building snow traveling vehicles in the first half of the twentieth century. Some worked, some failed, and others just never caught on. The Bosak Power Toboggan snowmobile legacy made a significant impact in the evolution of the snowmobile. Most of you are probably thinking “I’ve never … [Read more...] about The Bosak Power Toboggan Snowmobile Legacy
Snowmobile People
NH Snowmobile Clubs Deliver $92,338 to Easterseals Camp Sno-Mo
The 2024 NHSA Ride-In was a superhero's success story.Through the coordinated fundraising efforts of New Hampshire's snowmobile clubs and the NHSA Ride-In Committee, hundreds of snowmobilers from ten counties converged at the Town & Country Inn and Resort, Gorham February 2-4 to raise $92,338 for Easterseals Camp Sno-Mo. A super achievement!NH snowmobile clubs launch the 52-year grand total to … [Read more...] about NH Snowmobile Clubs Deliver $92,338 to Easterseals Camp Sno-Mo
History of the Snowmobile – Polaris Industries
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 Snowmobile, … [Read more...] about History of the Snowmobile – Polaris Industries
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
2023 NHSA Annual Awards
The 2023 New Hampshire Snowmobile Association Annual Awards recognizes the club volunteers and supporters who manage, maintain and assist the snowmobile clubs and trails throughout the state.Club Membership Recognition50 Years:Belmont Bogie BustersGilmanton Snowmobile AssociationMilan All Weather RidersNewfields Sno-RaidersScrub Oak ScramblersSuncook Valley Sno-RidersUncanoonuc MountaineersWhite … [Read more...] about 2023 NHSA Annual Awards
History of the Snowmobile, Joseph-Armand Bombardier
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