SNOWMOBILE ADVENTURES IN NEW ENGLAND

Calling all winter outdoor enthusiasts! Get ready to hit the snowmobile trails in New Hampshire and Maine with Polaris Adventures, a company that links to local outfitters who provide memorable tours for all skill levels. Whether you want to book a guided trip or get out on your own, you’ll find it easy to discover locations and book reservations online. Every outfitter offers new Polaris snowmobiles, outfitted with color touchscreen 7S display and custom GPS technology, and also provide helmets and goggles. Riders are advised to wear appropriate clothing and to bring a backpack for water and snacks.

Several New England area tours are featured, including Snowmobiler’s Paradise at Bear Rock Adventures, in Pittsburg, N.H. Ride through 3,071 acres, increasing in elevation as you visit the five lakes in this region. Ice fishing is permitted from January through March at First Connecticut Lake, so pack fishing gear if interested. Rates from $160. Also in the Granite State, sled across 500-plus miles of connected trails within the Jericho Mountains — with views of Mount Washington, Mount Adams, Mount Jefferson, and more — with Northeast Snowmobile & ATV Rental in Gorham. Rates from $130. In Maine, take the Ghost Trains Snowmobile Tour at Shin Pond Village, a 100-acre family-owned recreational resort. The 120-mile round-trip tour begins at Libby

Camps, a 140-year-old camp and outpost, to stock up on fuel and food. The groomed trails lead past “Ghost Trains,” abandoned steam locomotives seen in the woods between Eagle and Chamberlain lakes. Rates from $285. Polaris Adventures also offer premium off-road, on-road, snow, and water experiences at destinations nationwide. https://adventures.polaris.com/snowmobile-rentals