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There have been good winters and there have been bad winters, but during an average one, avalanches claim the lives of three backcountry recreationists in Montana. Compared to other mountainous

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The thrill of hurtling along a remote trail, coupled with Americans’ ongoing desire to get outside during the pandemic, is creating the biggest boom in more

Has time come to better regulate snowmobiles in the San Juan Mountains? Durango, Colorado Currently Sun 1% chance of precipitation Spike of activity in backcountry renews calls for better management Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 5:03 AM Updated: Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 9:18 AM Has time come to better regulate snowmobiles in the San Juan Mountains? Snowmobiles are in the backcountry in record numbers, prompting some to question whether the motorized vehicles...

One-third of buyers are new to snowmobiling.

Snowmobiles enjoy boom A truck carries snowmobiles, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Rangeley, Maine. Americans desire to get outdoors during the pandemic despite the winter cold is creating a season unlike any in more than two decades for the snowmobiling industry. From Maine to Montana, it’s becoming difficult to find a new snowmobile for sale AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Snowmobile riders arrive in town, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Rangeley, Maine. The desire to get outside during the pandemic i...

David Sharp A truck carries snowmobiles, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Rangeley, Maine. Americans desire to get outdoors during the pandemic despite the winter cold is creating a season unlike any in more than two decades for the snowmobiling industry. From Maine to Montana, it’s becoming difficult to find a new snowmobile for sale. Image Credit: AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty February 02, 2021 - 5:30 AM PORTLAND, Maine - The thrill of hurtling along a remote trail, c...

The desire to escape lockdown is creating the biggest boom in more than two decades for the snowmobiling industry. From the US state of Maine to Montana, it is becoming difficult to find a new snowmobile for sale and the rental fleets are booked up. “We’ve had some good years and some bad years, but we’ve never had anything quite like this one,” said Dave Jones at Jackman Powersports, who expects to sell about 450 snowmobiles this year. Nearly a third of sales were to new riders, Mr Jon...

PORTLAND, Maine — The thrill of hurtling along a remote trail, coupled with Americans’ ongoing desire to get outside during the pandemic, is creating the biggest boom in more than two decades for the snowmobiling industry. From Maine to Montana, it’s becoming difficult to find a new snowmobile for sale. And the rental fleets are booked up. “We’ve had some good years and some bad years, but we’ve never had anything quite like this one,” said Dave Jones at Jackman Powersports, who e...

  Monday Feb 1, 2021 at 4:57 AM Feb 1, 2021 at 4:57 AM PORTLAND, Maine (AP) " The thrill of hurtling along a remote trail, coupled with Americans ongoing desire to get outside during the pandemic, is creating the biggest boom in more than two decades for the snowmobiling industry. From Maine to Montana, its becoming difficult to find a new snowmobile for sale. And the rental fleets are booked up. Weve had some good years and some bad years, but weve never had anything q...