There I am, rolling out of bed, feet firmly planted on the cold wooden floor. The thought of frost between the toes had awaken me. I’m headed over to the stove to put the gas burner on for the morning ritual of creating a spoon-standing, smooth but rich, perked coffee brew in the forever coffee-stained pot. On the way to the stove, I can’t but notice the outside temperature on the digital … [Read more...] about Follow the Birds to Trailside Rendezvous
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Epic Snowmobile Excursion on Alaska Range of Denali
Ask any outdoor enthusiast for a list of their top five adventure destinations and chances are an epic snowmobile excursion on Alaska Range of Denali National Park is on that fantasy list. What’s the allure? There are currently 11 reality TV shows that are set in Alaska. Do you really need more convincing? Alaska - A Mega Snowmobile Playground The largest but most sparsely populated state in … [Read more...] about Epic Snowmobile Excursion on Alaska Range of Denali
Backpack Tribulations while snowmobiling the Gaspé Quebec
The following is a documentation of an annual snowmobile trip, including the trials and tribulations of backpacking around Quebec for a week. On a February morning, six of us left Moultonborough, NH by truck to St. George de Beauce. Everything went well until we came into the village of St. Honore. Following the truck and trailer in front of us, the smell of burning rubber … [Read more...] about Backpack Tribulations while snowmobiling the Gaspé Quebec
Trail Loss 101: Please Stay on Trail
Since the inception of the snowmobile there has been two constants in the sport: Like death and taxes, you can count on our need for private landowners to graciously allow us to travel on their private land. Alternatively, you can also count on a minority of snowmobilers to disrespect the granted privilege with the decision to off-trail trespass. Trail Loss: The Dark Side of Our … [Read more...] about Trail Loss 101: Please Stay on Trail
Buying a Cheap Used Snowmobile
New sleds can be expensive, which made me wonder if buying a cheap used snowmobile is a solid alternative. Could an older snowmobile really deliver trail riding bliss on the cheap? The only way to figure it out was to play to my strength and look for a newer vintage sled to refurbish. Heck, I love to bring things back to life, so why not? As many of you know, I'm into … [Read more...] about Buying a Cheap Used Snowmobile
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