On he GoNew England

A Seasonal Guide To Outdoor Recreation

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Did You Know......The first ski club in the country, the Nansen Ski Club,

was formed in 1882 in Berlin, New Hampshire.

Snowmobiling in New Hampshire is one of the most exciting activities that you can do. Thescenery and wildlife is beautiful, and the miles of groomed trails are amazing. Every part ofthis state has snowmobile trails and I venture to guess that most people have only ridden a small part. I have been snowmobiling in this state my entire life, and have made an effort toride as many different trails and areas as possible. Sure, not all of them (trails) are great, butthe excitement of something new out-weighs the negative aspect of a few rough trails.

About four years ago, a group of friends and avid snowmobilers decided that we would stopdriving our trucks and trailers up north, and instead, ride our snowmobiles for a weekend tripfrom our house. We decided that we would start from the southern most corridor trail point,and end at the northern most point. This turned out to be a great decision.

After talking it over (and many hours of reviewing maps),our first trip was planned out to follow Corridor 5 fromKeene, to the Canadian border entry in Pittsburg. This isthe most direct route to follow, and is also the bestmarked route. We decided this would be a one day rideup, and a one day ride back, only staying one night upnorth. We booked a room at the Colebrook Country Club,which meant we would have to back-track slightly, oncewe reached our destination.

We set out with nothing more than a change of clothes, some water, and oil for the sleds. Thisturned out to be an amazing trip. We crossed many lakes, roads, and some of the best trailsever (and they were not all up north)! The southern and central portions of the state have greatriding and sometimes, better than the northern parts. However, this trip took about thirteenhours to reach the hotel and was very tiring. It was worth every minute though.

We have since made this trip an annual event and have taken a few different people along withus as well, exploring different routes. Trail Corridor 5 is still the fastest route to take, but there are many club trails along the way that have some wonderful riding. Last year, we lost one sleddue to mechanical-breakdown in Littleton, and received two costly speeding citations fromthe NH Fish and Game, but it just added to the adventure and excitement of the journey (I donot recommend speeding on trails however). This is a 650 mile round trip run, so make sure your sled is mechanically sound, and beware of someone on the other side of the trail with a radar gun!

Once you reach your destination, it would be a good idea to get plenty of rest for the ride back;staying at the bar until midnight makes for a long ride home (trust me on this one). Bring a towstrap, and have a contact ready at home that can meet you with a spare sled on a trailer, so youcan continue your trip, should breakdowns occur (and they will). Last, but not least, bring acamera. But let me warn you: to make great time on this trip, keep your sight-seeing short, andyour rest stops short. Everytime we do this, it gets better and better, and we make great mem-ories and meet great people along the way. Enjoy the riding and be safe.

Snowmobiling In NH

-E.R.

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.......The WRONGWAYOn he Go

how NOT to do things

So here it is, the morning I’ve been waiting for. I get up, stumble aroundin the dark, my head’s fuzzy from a long night of poker. I’m off to catchthat big walleye I’ve been after for years. Auger.....check. Traps.....check.Bait bucket (with bait).....check. Cold ones.....yup. I’m on the go!

So I get to the river before light and take a step onto the ice (which islike a f#*@&!+ ice rink, by the way) and there I go. In less than a second,I went from verticle to horizontal, managed to pull off a beautifullyexecuted reverse one and a half , and folded myself into the pike position,just before my reverse belly-flop landing. While laying flat on my back andsoaking in the cheers from the crowd, I observed my minnows were notto be outdone. Already skilled in underwater arts, they combinedmaneuvers from platform diving AND synchronized swimming (in allfairness to me, they started a few feet higher in the air)! Unfortunately,they flubbed the landing; the “no splash” they were trying to go for wasfar from it. I was soaked........to the bone.

Determined (and pissed), I scrape up my baits and shuffle my way to theshanty, and immediately start working on a fire. I have no extra clothes and I need heat! I start filling the stove with whatever is laying around:plastic bottles, trash, anything that’s not nailed down or structurallyintegral to the shanty. I light it and it starts to smell worse than a rottenfruit-filled dumpster floating in a sewage plant on a 100 degree day!

About five minutes go by and there’s a knock at the door. I open it andof course, it’s Fish and Game! The officer asks, “What ya burnin’?”. I knowI’m in the wrong on this one and there’s no getting around it. There’sthree diffrent colors of smoke coming out of the stove pipe. I take a deepbreath, look him in the eye and tell him.......”Wet Wood?”. He stood thereand gave me this look that screamed “C’mon man......”.

He asks me for my license and asks why I’m soaked. I just tell him it’s beena rough morning. He hands me back my license, glances at the stove pipe,shakes his head and walks away. I’m not sure who the officer was, but I thank you for leaving me to my misery. No walleye caught - I’ll get ‘emnext time.

WET WOOD!

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So........... you didn’t find the article worth the60 seconds of your precious time that it took

you to read it? Well, give us an opportunity tomake it up to ya. Follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Tear this page (and this page only)along the dotted line (good luck, by the way).If you’re viewing the digital copy, you’ll needto print it out first.

Step 2: With your dominant hand, crumplethe page like seen in the illustration. (HINT:

read the rest of the instructions BEFORE you finish this step, or......eh.....nevermind.

Step 3: Carefully place in a wood stove,or under some kindling, or do your best

Larry Bird impersonation towards a wastebasket (Larry Bird option is recommended

for those who didn’t catch the hint in step 2).

Please observe local fire codes and do not attemptfire without adult supervision.

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Check Your Sled, Or Leave It HomeA Snowmoblie (pre-snow) Maintenance 12-Pack

There are many components of the modern snowmobile that, should theyfail, could leave you on the side of the trail, waiting for a cranky spouse tocome pick you up (or at the very least, kill precious riding-time, pissing o�your friends). Many of these failures can be easily prevented by simple, routine maintenance. The following procedures can be performed by mostanyone with any type of mechanical aptitude, while putting down a cold,frosty beverage.

1. Check the engine coolant for proper level and proper temperature. Mostsnowmobile owners have never checked the temperature reading of theircoolant. The tool for checking this can be purchased for little money at anyauto parts store. If the antifreeze is incorrect, the block can freeze and crack,leading to very expensive engine repairs.

2. Adjust the track tension and alignment. This is very simple and quick. Thetrack alignment and tension not only keeps components from prematurewear, but also saves on fuel and helps on horsepower.

3. Replace chain case oil and adjust chain tension. One of the most commonsled breakdowns is chain failure. Replacing the oil is very easy, and requiresnothing more than common household tools. Most chain cases even have adip-stick to check levels. Even if your sled doesn’t get much use, the chaincase gets moisture in it, and that can cause failure.

4. Check the drive belt and carry a spare. Learn how to replace your belt. It’snot di�cult, and could save you lots of aggrevation on the trail. Belts fail, andif you don’t know how to replace it, you’ll be stranded (this is where “pissingo� friends” comes in).

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A Snowmoblie (pre-snow) Maintenance 12-Packcontinued from page 7

5. Check the air box for any signs of mice or rodents. It only takes a day for amouse to climb in an air box, and if your sled is started this way, it’ll destroyyour engine.

6. Replace your spark plugs and carry spares. This is simple to do, and willkeep your sled running the way you want.

7. Check all your lights. It’s hard to drive at night with no headlight. Also,carry a spare bulb.

8. Check the brake �uid for moisture. Brake �uid is hydroscopic and will mixwith moisture, and lead to brake fade. This condition can cause your sled tohave no brakes at all. If you are into entertaining your friends, you can skipthis part. You, however, may not �nd it as entertaining as they will.

9. Grease all your suspension and steering components. This can be donewith a regular, everyday grease gun. However, a special synthetic, low temp.grease should be used.

10. Check all bogie wheels and bearings for proper operation.

11. Check your trailer wheel bearings and tires. If your trailer doesn’t makeit, it really doesn’t matter how great your sled is.

12. Make sure you are putting fuel preservatives in your fuel tank.

So there is your Maintenance 12-Pack. If you ended up putting a cold, frostyone down during each step, you may want to check eveything over again inthe morning.

If all of these items are checked, you give yourself a much better chance ofhaving a good snowmobile trip. I have been on many trips with people thatare either too lazy, or just don’t know what they should do to their sleds priorto the ride. This really sucks for everyone because I sure don’t want to taketime out of my day to tow someone’s sled, or help them �x something theywere too stupid to check. All these checks are easy, and if you can’t do it foreveryone’s sake, take it to a dealer and have them do it. Check these things atleast two weeks before your ride; NOT THE NIGHT BEFORE! I have left peoplein the woods for not checking obvious things.

Check your sled, or leave it home. -E.R.

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