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Snowmobiling in middle of its biggest boom in more than two decades By 245 Shares A snowmobile rider checks for traffic before crossing a road on a trail near Rangeley Lake, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Rangeley, Maine. (Robert F. Bukaty, AP Photo) 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 Mon...

David Sharp Snowmobiles are lined up outside a shop, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Rangeley, Maine. This year the market is red hot for snowmobiles, just like the market for boats, bicycles and ATVs — anything that keeps people occupied, outdoors and safe during a pandemic that has pushed families indoors. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) February 01, 2021 - 8:53 AM PORTLAND, Maine - The thrill of hurtling along a remote trail, coupled with Americans’ ongoing desi...

Read Article Members of the Norway Trackers Snowmobile Club snake through a trail in Bethel last February. Trails in Maine are quiet now because of a lack of snow, but riders are ready to bust out once the winter arrives in full force. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer With Maine’s snowmobile trails closed because of a dearth of snow, the start of the 2020-21 snowmobile season is anyone’s guess. But when the snow does arrive, one thing is abundantly clear: Maine’s 14,000 miles of trails w...

wfrank@altoonamirror.com 12/18/20 Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski / Sales associate Hunter Moran (right) shows Dalton Wilt of Duncansville and Arctic Cat Riot 8000 snowmobile at Alpha Powersports and Specialized Vehicles in Duncansville on Friday. By Walt Frank wfrank@altoonamirror.com After the COOVID-19 pandemic put a chill on sales of winter sports equipment, the Dec. 9 winter storm has unleashed interest locally. “Snow is huge for us. It makes a huge difference,” said Spok...