Industry Reviews

Snowmobile.com News Archive Year 2009 | 2008 | 2007

Industry News

Snowmobiling is big business and what better way to see where it’s going than to look at what the companies that lead the way are up to?

ISMA urges you to introduce snowmobiling to a friend The International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association has announced the second annual Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week, which will be held February 12-22, 2009. November 05, 2009
Ontario snowmobile trails get a $4.4 million boost The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) has 47 new infrastructure projects worth $4.3 million presently underway on Ontario’s snowmobile trails. November 04, 2009
Saskatchewan snowmobile registration fee increased to $70 The Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association (SSA) has announced that the snowmobile registration fee will be increased to $70. November 02, 2009
Ontario trail permits now available online The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs has launched online permit sales at www.OFSC.on.ca. October 27, 2009
Illinois trails get boost from state officials Illinois snowmobile trails will benefit from $200,000 in grants from state officials. October 21, 2009
Yellowstone cuts snowmobile usage by more than half A newly approved winter use plan will restrict snowmobile numbers in Yellowstone National Park by more than half. October 16, 2009
Hillclimb legend Rick Ward killed The snowmobile world is coming to grips with the death of Rick Ward, perhaps the greatest hillclimber in history. September 03, 2009
ISMA has positive outlook upcoming season The International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association is expecting good things for the upcoming snowmobile season. August 18, 2009
More than 500 trail projects in Canada receive funding Work is set to begin across Canada on hundreds of outdoor trails, which will help to create jobs and enhance the country’s national trail system. August 13, 2009
Snowmobilers give award to Canadian prime minister Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper received the President’s Award from the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations (CCSO) for delivering on his commitment to expand Canada’s network of national trails. June 16, 2009
Maine raises snowmobile registration fee Maine snowmobilers will have to pony up an additional $5 a year to use the state's snowmobile trails. June 05, 2009
Maine ATV and sled clubs team up with LifeFlight Maine ATV and snowmobile clubs are trying to ensure injured riders have access to emergency medical attention on the trails. May 22, 2009
Snowmobile.com launches Classifieds section In Snowmobile.com’s ongoing quest to provide you with everything you need to satisfy your hunger for all things snowmobile, we have recently introduced our new Classifieds section. April 02, 2009
Polaris announces workforce reduction Polaris Industries Inc. has announced a reduction in its workforce to respond to weakening retail demand in a difficult 2009 economic outlook. January 23, 2009
Canadian Avalanche Centre wants riders to stay safe A series of recent avalanche fatalities in British Columbia has underlined the need to communicate an important message ­ rescue gear is not enough. January 23, 2009
Arctic Cat eliminates 100 jobs Arctic Cat Inc. has announced a workforce reduction in order to align the company's cost structure with current industry-wide market conditions. January 23, 2009
Students aim to build cleaner snowmobiles When the SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge is celebrating a decade devoted to developing greener, quieter snow machines. January 22, 2009