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
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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