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
Trail Riding
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
10 Tips to Stay Hydrated While Snowmobiling
If you are like me, drinking enough water each day can be a chore. These 10 tips to stay hydrated while snowmobiling may help. Drinking becomes even more of a challenge when you are bundled in layers of gear, on a snowmobile, in single digit temperatures. Not to mention how difficult the logistics of stopping to urinate can be, especially for us women. In cold weather, one’s thirst … [Read more...] about 10 Tips to Stay Hydrated While Snowmobiling
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
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