After three years of use in harsh conditions, the Cardo Packtalk long term durability test results surprise tough snowmobile critics. The last time the SledNH crew field-tested the Cardo Packtalk communication devices was in November 2020.Cardo Packtalk Bold for Snowmobile HelmetAfter three seasons of snowmobiling, it is time to give an updated performance review of these sled-to-sled helmet … [Read more...] about Cardo Packtalk Long Term Durability Test Results Surprise
Trail Riding
How New Hampshire Game Camera Laws Changed
I am sure many of you are familiar with photos taken by game cameras of beautiful wildlife, but did you know how New Hampshire game camera laws changed?Trespass and Illegal Off-Trail ViolationsNo doubt some of you may own a game camera. Are you aware that game cameras are useful tools in catching trespass or snowmobile violators? For many years conservation officers and landowners have used game … [Read more...] about How New Hampshire Game Camera Laws Changed
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
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
Trail Loss 101: Please Stay on Trail
Since the inception of the snowmobile there has been two constants in the sport: Like death and taxes, you can count on our need for private landowners to graciously allow us to travel on their private land. Alternatively, you can also count on a minority of snowmobilers to disrespect the granted privilege with the decision to off-trail trespass. Trail Loss: The Dark Side of Our SportWe all … [Read more...] about Trail Loss 101: Please Stay on Trail