Snowmobilers from across NH converged at the Mountain View Grand Resort on May 18 to celebrate the milestone 50th anniversary of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association. The day started with over 180 NHSA club members and guests attending the Annual Meeting. It continued through the evening with the gala celebration, annual awards ceremony and dancing until the lights went … [Read more...] about New Hampshire Snowmobile Association 50th Annual Meeting
History
NH Snowmobiler: Frank and Karen Roy
Frank and Karen Roy are members of the Umbagog Snowmobile Association. Years snowmobiling: 50-60 Current ride: 2018 Pisten Bully 400 Trail Favorite sled of all time: Karen claims that Frank’s favorite snowmobile was a Yamaha Vmax. Why would she remember? Because she crashed it (beyond repair) on Dixville Peak, back when the trail was a challenging goat path. Karen chuckles, “I never … [Read more...] about NH Snowmobiler: Frank and Karen Roy
Top Snowmobile Stories of 2018
As the snow dust settles on 2018 we take a look back on some of the top snowmobile stories of 2018. These are the sledding stories at NHSA.com that got the most eyeballs and continue to get hits on a regular basis. Here are the top 10 in order, starting with the most popular. We wish all our members and loyal readers a safe and successful New … [Read more...] about Top Snowmobile Stories of 2018
Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame Inducts Pioneers
I was just an 11-year-old kid back in 1962, when witnessing my first snowmobile race here in Lancaster, NH. Many of those who participated were wearing knit hats plaid Johnson jackets/pants and green rubber barn boots. They were competing on machines, originally designed for trapping, with engines delivering little more than 7 HP, and the winner receiving a two-dollar trophy. Snowmobile Racing: … [Read more...] about Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame Inducts Pioneers
History of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association Ride-In for Easter Seals
Editor’s note: The History of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association Ride-In for Easter Seals was written in 1986 by Dave Mayhew and Willard Pike. Origins of the New Hampshire Ride-In for Easter Seals Our Annual Ride-In to benefit handicapped children evolved from the fundraising event of February 1970 held by the Southern New Hampshire Snow Slickers of Manchester. $154.81 was raised and … [Read more...] about History of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association Ride-In for Easter Seals