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 … [Read more...] about Snowmobile Sales Data for Winter of 2020-2021
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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 … [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 … [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 Snowmobile It's always been a conundrum for parents who want to teach their … [Read more...] about Arctic Cat Blast Test
2022 Lynx Rave RE First Ride and Review
The 2022 Lynx Rave RE first ride and review draws comparisons between the Ski-Doo X-RS and Arctic Cat RR in the big-bump snowmobile segment. These race-bred sleds feature premium suspension technology that demanding riders desire. Buying a New Sled By the time you read this spring orders for snowmobiles will have been well under way for the big four and by my calculations it should be a … [Read more...] about 2022 Lynx Rave RE First Ride and Review
Bear Notch Vintage Snowmobile Ride 2021
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