Tri-state Snowmobiling

It is again that time of year when the brightness of the snow seems to have clouded the minds of some normal-minded individuals. As we all know, the snowmobile season is late in arrival this year. While there is snow on the ground, there is not enough snow for safe riding. The trails have innumerable hazards under the snow which, in a year with normal snowfall, are not obvious to the riders. The recent injuries and deaths of snowmobilers are an indication that people are not heeding the warnings and are out riding.

If you insist on riding despite warnings and little snow, please use Extreme Caution. We want you alive and well and able to enjoy the snow yet to come.

The weekend of Jan. 27 to Jan. 30, the state of Maine has joined New Hampshire and Vermont in having a tri-state reciprocity for snowmobiling. If you have a valid Maine snowmobile registration on your machine, you can ride in New Hampshire and Vermont without having to buy the other states’ annual registration. This is occurring on a trial basis for three years, and I hope that you will all take advantage of it and ride safely. Remember, it is only valid the weekend of Jan. 27 to Jan. 30.

Edie Okenquist

Secretary, Greenstock Snowsports Snowmobile Club