Vermont Safety Course—Saturday, November 16 New Hampshire Safety Course—Sunday, November 17 Please note, while the courses are free we do require a payment of $10 as registration is limited. This fee covers one adult admission to the Expo and ...Read more
This course will take place on Sunday, November 17 from 9am–4:30pm (7-hour course including ATV safety). While the safety course is free, course registration requires a $10 fee which includes 1 adult entry to the Sled Expo and lunch. Please ...Read more
This course will take place on Saturday, November 16 from 9am–3:30pm (6-hour course). While the safety course is free, course registration requires a $10 fee which includes 1 adult entry to the Sled Expo and lunch. Please note, each participant ...Read more
January 29, 2019—We are offering a fun and informative day with newly certified instructors (also will have someone from Massachusetts Environmental Police) to share some great information with you. ...Read more
Although we do not have any snow here there is some up north. Vermont requires any person born after July 1, 1983 and is 12 years of age to successfully pass this Safety Course to ride. Massachusetts does not have ...Read more
Join the Coldbrook Snowmobile Club from 9:00am – 3:00pm on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Oakmont Regional High School, 9 Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham, MA 01430. ...Read more
A Vermont Snowmobile Safety Course will be held from 9:00am – 3:00pm on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Oakmont Regional High School, 9 Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham, MA 01430. The course is FREE for all participants, and lunch will be ...Read more
The Spencer Snowbirds are having a VT Safety Course on Sat. Jan 13th 2018 at the Leicester Rod and Gun Club, 1015 Whittemore St, Leicester, Ma 01524. It starts at 9:00am and ends at 3:30pm. Lunch will be served and ...Read more
The Coldbrook Snowmobile Club will be conducting its annual Vermont Snowmobile Safety Course, for riders 12 years and older, on Saturday, December 9th from 9:00am – 3:00pm. It will be held at Oakmont Regional High School, 9 Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham, ...Read more
May 30-31, 2015 9am-4pm at Bridgewater State University June 27-28, 2015 9am-4pm at Notchview Reservation, Windsor, MA. This class is supported by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the Massachusetts Recreational Trails Advisory Board (MARTAB) and the Recreational Trails ...Read more
I’m sure you are all aware of the hazards associated with riding off-trail in snow-covered fields, such as rocks, tree stumps and other obstructions hidden under the snow. You also know enough (I hope) to keep to the right while ...Read more
Snowmobiling is in full stride and now is the time for snowmobilers to keep snowmobile safety a top-of-mind awareness issue. Snowmobile safety is nothing new to organized snowmobiling. Snowmobile Administrators, the Manufacturers, snowmobile associations and clubs joined together years ago ...Read more
Chainsaw Safety for Trail Volunteers, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, June 21st and 22nd, 2014, 9 am – 5 pm both days. Ten spaces are available for the chainsaw training course funded by the RTP. This two day class is designed for ...Read more
The lack of snow has tempted some snowmobilers to consider riding on ice. Yes, it’s been very cold and many of the lakes and ponds are frozen. but remember, ice is unpredictable. In the name of safety, it is recommended ...Read more
We’ve all heard the phrase “Beating the Odds.” Maybe it was as you watched the underdog sports team “Beat the Odds” and win a championship. Or maybe someone you know has battled an illness and they “Beat the Odds” and ...Read more
The state has issued a Winter Safety Advisory for Lake Quinsigamond, where Worcester and Shrewsbury meet. The lake is a popular recreational spot for snowmobilers and other outdoor enthusiast. There will be open water at the construction site. The construction operations ...Read more
The four snowmobile manufacturers are please to support and encourage participation in the upcoming International Snowmobile Safety Week January 13-19-2013. Snowmobilers have placed safe, responsible snowmobiling at the top of their list for years and have made great strides in ...Read more
Note: Please check individual state snowmobile regulations carefully. Some states have no course requirements, others for certain category of riders, others for all riders. State Required State Information MA NO ...Read more
A mild winter has delivered less than ideal conditions for snowmobiling and unsafe ice conditions, resulting in several incidents throughout the state. Rena M. Sumner, executive director of the Snowmobiling Association of Massachusetts was quoted in a story that ran ...Read more
The four snowmobile manufacturers are please to support and encourage participation in the upcoming International Snowmobile Safety Week January 15-21-2012. Snowmobilers have placed safe, responsible snowmobiling at the top of their list for years and have made great strides in safety ...Read more
Snowmobiling is in full stride around the world and now is the time for snowmobilers to keep snowmobile safety a top-of-mind awareness issue. Snowmobile safety is nothing new to organized snowmobiling. Snowmobile Administrators, the manufacturers, snowmobile associations and clubs joined ...Read more
January 16 to 22, 2011 marks International Snowmobile Safety Week, the annual reminder to everyone involved in the sport to have but ride safe. Snowmobiling is a fun and exciting family activity enjoyed by over 4 million people across the United ...Read more
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts announces their trail safety and enforcement grants. Recognizing that the first major snowfall will allow snowmobile enthusiasts an opportunity to ride, the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts (SAM) announces the implementation of a $5,000 Trails Safety ...Read more
Want to take a safety course but can’t fit it into your busy schedule? Try the new online Vermont State Police official safety course. The free course is user-friendly and self-directed. Study as much as you need to know, as ...Read more
Safety…everywhere we go we hear about safety! We talk the talk…we walk the walk…but do we walk the talk? I made this same comment in 2006 when the SAM Trails and Safety Grant Program originated. At that time Delegates voted ...Read more
Snowmobile enthusiasts from all over New England have always saved the date for our annual Sled Expo. After 50 consecutive years, it is with a heavy heart that we make the decision to cancel the 2020 event for the safety of ...Read more
For immediate release Contact: Rena Sumner, (413) 369-8092 WEST SPRINGFIELD — One snowmobile from each of the fifty years the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts (SAM) has been in existence—this is how SAM will celebrate their 50th anniversary. Presented at their ...Read more
We couldn’t do all of this without the ongoing support of businesses—both local and national. In turn, our members support your business through equipment purchases and travel to snowmobile destinations throughout Northeastern USA and Eastern Canada. We have support levels ...Read more
The Goshen Select Board has been made aware of a washout that crosses the Wing Hill Extension Roadway near the Goshen Transfer Station. There is currently road closed indications in place. Please be aware that a washout is present in ...Read more
After careful consideration and review of the weather forecast for January 19 and 20, the Knox Trail Sno-riders feel it prudent for everyone’s safety to postpone the 9th Annual Raffle & Dinner to January 27, 2019 due to the inclement ...Read more
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