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Q: What is S.A.M.?
A: S.A.M. stands for the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts whose charter is "Committed
to Enhancing Safe Snowmobiling in Massachusetts." Click here for an overview of S.A.M.
Q: What is required to ride in Massachusetts?
A: To ride in Massachusetts, you must be 14 years of age (16 to cross public highways), registered in Massachusetts, and obtain a Trail Pass from a club. It has been a law since 1998.
Q: What are the age requirements to ride a snowmobile?
A: Please visit our Operator Ages page which provides a detailed explanation.
Q: What if I do not purchase a trail permit?
A: Massachusetts Environmental Police can issue you a ticket for trespassing and have the right to tow your vehicle. If you do not have a Massachusetts registration, the fines will be significantly more.
Q: How do I register in Massachusetts?
A: Please refer to our Registration page for information.
Q: I have a MA registration, why do I need a "trail pass"?
A: For years you have had to purchase Massachusetts Registrations and nothing else. In 1998, the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts sponsored a law that required all snowmobilers that use local club trails, other than your own property, to purchase a trail permit. You may travel on your own property or any property that you receive written permission to travel on, without a trail permit. The easiest way to travel on any trails is to purchase a trail permit. Trail Permits are available through a local club.
Q: Where do I get a trail permit?
A: You can purchase trail permits through your local club. Membership in a SAM affiliated club is necessary to purchase a trail pass.
Q: Can I get a replacement trail pass?
A: There are cases where you can get a replacement trail pass if a decal falls off or you purchase a different snowmobile. You can read the policy and procedure here.
Q: Where can I get Massachusetts Trail Maps?
A: You may purchase Massachusetts main corridor trail maps through your local club.
Q: Why don't you post local and MA trail maps?
A: SAM wants you to become involved in snowmobiling. If we posted all of our maps on the internet, there would be less of a reason to look into local clubs. We are a non-profit organization that depends on volunteers and donations. To join a local club is to get involved in your community and know the work that goes on behind the scenes. Trails in your town do not magically appear each year. Local clubs spend countless hours and a large sum of money on the trail systems every year and depend on private funding to survive. The State of Massachusetts returns zero ($0.00) dollars to SAM or snowmobiling in general.
Q: Can I rent a sled in MA. and where?
A: At this time, there are no known rental companies in Massachusetts.
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