Friday, December 26, 2014

1982 YAMAHA SNOWMOBILES

This is a breakdown of all the 1982 Yamaha snowmobile models along with all the specifications for each model and all the standard and optional features.
The image can be enlarges by clicking on the bottom of the image.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

1988 ARCTIC CAT SNOWMOBILES

In 1988 Arctic Cat claimed that only one company builds a sled for the fastest rider in the world, the slowest rider in the world and everyone in between. From the unbeatable fast Wildcat 650 to the only children's sled in the world, The Kitty Cat.

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

1974 SKI WHIZ

In 1974, Massey Ferguson claimed their Ski Whiz was the snowmobile for hard pack or powder with superb control.
They had thirteen models: Performance Class - Cross Country Class and Economy Class for all kinds of snowmobiling.

Sunday, December 21, 2014

December 21, 2014 - Press Release - YELLOWSTONE OPENS FOR SNOWMOBILES. 
Yellowstone National Park has opened for snowmobiles and other motorized snow machines even if recent warm weather and limited snowfall means there's little snowpack on many of the park's interior roads.
Until conditions improve, visitors will be allowed to take snowmobile trips or travel by commercial snowcoach between the park's South Entrance and Old Faithful. Other trips involving commercial snowcoaches and other vehicles will be available in other limited sections of the park. 

Saturday, December 20, 2014

1974 SUZUKI SNOWMOBILES

HERE IS WHAT SUZUKI ADVERTISED IN 1974 - "If you want the most rugged, reliable machine you can drive in the snow, buy a tank."
   But if you want a machine that's rugged, reliable and a lot more reasonable, buy a Suzuki.

Friday, December 19, 2014

1972 RUPP YANKEE

!n 1972 Rupp claimed that the Yankee was for the man who wanted the best of both - luxury and performance. The Rupp Yankee was available with a 25hp, 30hp or 40hp twin cylinder fan cooled  Rupp engine and had a 15 inch track with bogie suspension.

Thursday, December 18, 2014

OLD SNOWMOBILE

1979 - A remnant of an old snowmobile found while touring the Lake Superior shoreline around Grand Marala

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

SD WINTER RECREATION TRAILS OPEN

Winter recreation trails in The Black Hills National Forest are now open for the season due to recent snowfall, the Forest Service announced Monday.
Trails are open to snowmobiles, as seasonal gates throughout the forest will be closed until warmer weather.
Trails maps are available at the Games Fish & Parks recreation office in Lead, South Dakota, at any forest service office or visitor information center, and online at fs.usda.gov.
Snowmobilers are warned to be wary of approaching dead trees, which are likely to fall without warning.