Snowmobiling News

Cooperation and communication are needed to keep snowmobiling in Chautauqua County safe and enjoyable, according to County Legislator Fred Croscut.

The Gallatin National Forest is severely limiting snowmobile use in a wilderness study area south of Hyalite this winter.

The Alberta Snowmobile Association's 2009 snowmobile and ATV show is being held at the BMO Centre this weekend, if you are reading this on Sunday, go down and check it out.

Nov. 8--LAKE GEORGE -- The Holiday Inn Turf is working to provide direct access from the hotel to nearby snowmobiling trails this winter.

The city's snowmobile and ATV committee will seek Kenora city council's support Monday for proposed changes to the provincial trail permit system for the most westerly district of Northwestern Ontario.

As the Pemberton Valley Snowmobile Club prepares to host its annual general meeting tonight , current treasurer Heather Gamache said she expects few changes for the upcoming season of snowmobiling in the area, other than a possible increase in use of some trails because of closures related to the Olympics.

A teen who was trapped on an ice floe after he got separated from a friend while snowmobiling in Nunavut has been rescued.

ROCKPORT : As the winter season approaches, many New England residents are eager to break out one of the most popular snowy weather toys: snowmobiles.

Linda Rockwood owns Mohawk Valley GIS and in concert with the local snowmobile organizations has moved the old dated, regional paper snowmobile maps online.

Linda Rockwood is mapping out a whole new way to enjoy snowmobiling. Rockwood, owner of Mohawk Valley GIS in Herkimer, has launched the New York State Snowmobile Trails Interactive Map and Trip Planner.

In 2003, the snowmobile manufacturersa 'Arctic Cat, BRP, Polaris and Yamahaa 'collectively initiated and supported the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association Grant Program.

A group of Henderson residents is trying to stave off the closing of a popular snowmobile trail into town, but their prospects appear slim.

With the upcoming release of a brand new all women's snowmobile video featuring members of the Snow Hunnys riding team, Blake Koch, the owner and founder of Snow Hunnys is out to set the record straight.

Opponents of the Hidden Gems campaign say a recent press conference unfairly downplayed the Vail Valley's snowmobiling and ATV communities.

With more people discovering the delights of sledding the backcountry, especially in the mountains, the risk factor for someone, somewhere getting caught in an avalanche is rising.

When you attend this year's show, there's going to be a dizzying array of sleds to look at and be seduced by, but how do you know which one will work for your particular needs? Knowing what your needs are is the obvious, but so is knowing that not all snowmobiles are the same, and that it goes beyond what tweaks the manufacturers have done.

Maybe third time is a charm. Last weekend, a packed room of snowmobile enthusiasts at Thomas Homes and RV in Peace River voted to start a new snowmobile club called the Peace Valley Snow Riders.

Donnie O'Keefe says it's time more snowmobiling club volunteers got back to the reasons why they were formed in the first place - getting out and enjoying the great outdoors.

Darryl Tait waved to a man in a wheelchair just before he hopped onto his snowmobile to wow the crowd with his high-flying tricks.

State officials have awarded about $200,000 in grants for snowmobile trails statewide.