Whoa! Hey stop for a minute, hold up? Either we’ve been riding too long this morning without a break or you have some two-stroke oil that smells like coffee. Is that some new hybrid, synthetic coffee scented two-stroke oil you have in your sled? Hey, you’re right, I smell it too… and now that we are stopped, is someone cooking hot tortillas on the snowmobile trail? I see a group of … [Read more...] about Cooking Hot Tortillas on the Snowmobile Trail
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The Best Christmas Present: 1971 Sno Jet Star Jet Deluxe
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
Trail Conditions Vary Widely
With the recent heavy snowfall in parts of New Hampshire there has been renewed interest in the NHSA web map and the corresponding iPhone and Droid map apps. Recently there have been many updates to the trail map in cooperation with the clubs and in partnership with the NH Bureau of Trails. The map indicates regional Trail Status defined as: Available, Limited Availability and … [Read more...] about Trail Conditions Vary Widely
Upgrade Your Snowmobile Suspension With Grease Fittings Also Known As Zerks
If you want to increase performance and longevity, upgrade your snowmobile suspension with grease fittings, also known as Zerks. It’s a straight-forward DIY project that can be tackled on a weekend with basic tools. Where Did My Grease Zerks Go? I’m not exactly sure when they disappeared, maybe 2003? All I know is that some jerk omitted the Zerks from my snowmobile. Maybe not all of … [Read more...] about Upgrade Your Snowmobile Suspension With Grease Fittings Also Known As Zerks
2021 NH Open Snowmobile Registration Weekend March 5-7
Those looking for a winter adventure in New Hampshire may want to make plans for the 2021 NH Open Snowmobile Registration Weekend March 5-7. NH Fish and Game reports that during the three-day NH Open Snowmobile Registration Weekend, sleds legally registered to ride in other states and provinces will be able to operate on New Hampshire’s trails. All New Hampshire laws and regulations … [Read more...] about 2021 NH Open Snowmobile Registration Weekend March 5-7
Analyzing the Cause of Snowmobile Accidents: The Three Highest Contributing Factors
When a NH Fish and Game officer investigates a snowmobile accident they look at the factors which contributed to the accident. There are 17 factors that are listed on the accident report form. These factors range from unsafe speed, alcohol/drugs, mechanical issues, icy trails, etc. When the officer completes the accident report, there may be multiple factors that caused this accident to … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Cause of Snowmobile Accidents: The Three Highest Contributing Factors