Snowmobilers looking forward to tri-state event

CONCORD — Eager snowmobilers are already making plans for the New Hampshire-Vermont-Maine reciprocal snowmobile weekend Jan. 26-28. The tri-state event gives snowmobile enthusiasts a chance to explore new trails in northern New England.

“This weekend is one of the highlights of the winter for many resident and non-resident riders,” said NH Fish and Game Captain Dave Walsh, who coordinates snowmobile and off-highway recreational vehicle enforcement, registration, and safety education for New Hampshire.

All snowmobiles legally registered in New Hampshire will be able to operate in Vermont and Maine during the reciprocal weekend. All other Vermont and Maine snowmobile laws and rules must be complied with, including Vermont’s mandatory liability insurance, safety education certification for riders born after July 1,1983, and youth operation requirements.

All snowmobiles legally registered to ride in Vermont and Maine will be able to operate on New Hampshire trails during the three-day open weekend. To be legally registered in Vermont, snowmobiles must display, pursuant to Vermont law, a valid Vermont Association of Snow Travelers Trails Maintenance Assessment Pass as well as a valid registration from any state. All other New Hampshire laws and rules regarding the operation of snowmobiles must be adhered to, such as speed limits, youth operation standards, etc.

For information on snowmobiling in New Hampshire, visit one of the following websites: the NH Fish and Game Department at www.ride.nh.gov; and the NH Bureau of Trails at www.nhtrails.org; and the NH Snowmobile Association at www.nhsa.com.

For information on snowmobiling rules in Vermont, visit www.vtvast.org.

For information on snowmobiling rules in Maine, visit www.maine.gov/ifw/laws_rules/snowlaws.htm.