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History of the Snowmobile, Joseph-Armand Bombardier

March 15, 2023 by Bud Gordon

Joseph-Armand Bombardier garage in Valcourt Quebec.

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 … [Read more...] about History of the Snowmobile, Joseph-Armand Bombardier

Filed Under: Vintage Tagged With: History, Ski-Doo, Snowmobile People

History of the Snowmobile: Lombard Log Hauler and Model T Snowmobile

November 4, 2021 by Bud Gordon

Virgil White in an early 1900Õs Model T snowmobile

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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Bear Notch Vintage Snowmobile Ride 2021

March 3, 2021 by Bud Gordon

Gail Prelli snowmobile Notch Trail

On Sunday, January 24, the members of New Hampshire Snowmobile Museum held a vintage snowmobile ride at Bear Notch State Park in Bartlett, NH. We will do it again on March 7, details below. Bear Notch Vintage Ride About 25 riders showed up from New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, some with more than one sled to ride. The morning started out with the temperature … [Read more...] about Bear Notch Vintage Snowmobile Ride 2021

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The Best Christmas Present: 1971 Sno Jet Star Jet Deluxe

December 23, 2020 by Bud Gordon

Bud Gordon with sister Lisa, and brother Michael sitting on the 1971 Star Jet that Dad gave the family for Christmas 1970.

How many of you remember the first time you saw a snowmobile? Your first ride on one? Your first sled? I was recently looking at some old family photos and started thinking about my early snowmobile experiences. My family moved to Goffstown NH in February of 1969. It was shortly after that move that I saw a snowmobile for the first time. I was at a friend’s house on Mountain Road and one of his … [Read more...] about The Best Christmas Present: 1971 Sno Jet Star Jet Deluxe

Filed Under: Vintage Tagged With: family, Snowmobile People, Trail Riding

2020 Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame Inductees

April 14, 2020 by Midge Rosebrook

snowmobile racers George Gordon, Paul Lamontagne, Tom Peters, Judy Rinaldi, Ted Winot

The fourth induction ceremony of the Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame will be held at Crane's Snowmobile Museum in Lancaster, NH. The following snowmobilers will be honored in 2020. George Gordon During his first year in competition George Gordon earned the fourth lowest bib number for stock classes, was the season's high point winner in "B" Stock and second high point winner in "A" … [Read more...] about 2020 Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame Inductees

Filed Under: Vintage Tagged With: History, Snowmobile People

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

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