NHSA and NH Snowmobiling Facts for 2005-2006

Founded: 1969
NHSA Memberships: 44,018 
Number of Clubs: 117
President: Lucy Ford of Alexandria, NH (21^st President)
Miles of Trails: 6,969  
Other Important Facts: 

*      The New Hampshire Snowmobile Association is pleased to report that the total impact on the state’s economy (direct, indirect and induced impacts) of traveler spending was nearly $1.2 billion. Total direct spending by snowmobile travelers was 1.0 percent of the gross state product and was more than 10 percent of all traveler spending in the state.

*       During the 2003-2004 season, over 56,100 hours of volunteer time was dedicated to making snowmobiling possible in the State of New Hampshire.

*       According to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, the approximate total of snowmobile registrations for the 2004 –2005 season will be between 60 and 65 thousand.

*       Our Easter Seals Ride-In was held in Gorham New Hampshire at the Town & Country Motor Inn this past February. The clubs raised over Ninety Two Thousand Dollars ($92,000.00+) this year. All of the money raised stays in New Hampshire and supports Easter Seals Camp Sno-Mo located in Gilmanton.  

*       The New Hampshire Snowmobile Association will kick off the season with the NHSA Grass Drags and Water Crossing Championships being held on October 7-9 at Peterson’s/Brookvale Farm in Fremont, NH. This is the largest grass drag and water-crossing event that is held in the United States and draws more than 20,000+ spectators.

*       Once again this year, we held a “Groomer Rodeo”. This was a two-day event, which was held at the Balsams Wilderness Ski Area, located in Dixville Notch. This was a fantastic opportunity for the manufacturer reps and dealers from the six major groomer manufacturers to be able to display their equipment and the latest technology, while at the same time, being able to demonstrate the machinery and talk one-on-one to the perspective snowmobile clubs.

*       NHSA is still committed to working with our two state agencies as we have done in the past. We have an excellent working relationship with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department law enforcement and the Department of Resources and Economic Development/Bureau of Trails. We attend several monthly meetings together and work on safety and trail projects throughout the year with both agencies.

The New Hampshire Snowmobile Association would like to “Thank You” for your support throughout the year. As always, please do not hesitate to contact us, if we can be of assistance in any matter to you.

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