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
New Hampshire Snowmobile Museum
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
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
2019 Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame Inductees
Said to be perhaps be one of the greatest line-ups ever, five snowmobile racers were honored with introductions into the 2019 Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame at Crane’s Snowmobile Museum in Lancaster, NH. Bob Fortin: World Snowmobile Jump Record The late great Bob Fortin, captain of the famed New England racing juggernaut Ski-Doo distributor Timberland Machines, Inc.,began racing in … [Read more...] about 2019 Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame Inductees
New Sno-Traveler Magazine
It's brand new, all color and will arrive at NHSA member homes in mid-September. The all-new Sno-Traveler is a glossy magazine included with every NHSA membership. EXPANDED COVERAGE The very first issue is just a taste of things to come. We plan on expanding coverage of all things snowmobiling in NH and ask that our readers share stories, photos and ideas. This is your Association, this is your … [Read more...] about New Sno-Traveler Magazine
Crane’s Snowmobile Museum
Did you know that New Hampshire has two snowmobile museums? Not only do we have The New Hampshire Snowmobile Museum located in Allenstown, NH, there is a second snowmobile museum in Lancaster, NH. Crane’s Snowmobile Museum in Lancaster is owned by Paul T. Crane. The museum was started in 2004 and is currently operated by Paul and his family. First US Distributer of Ski Dog At twenty years of … [Read more...] about Crane’s Snowmobile Museum