Polaris Snowmobile Adventure in New Hampshire & Maine

With an abundance of snow in Ontario, Canada, Luke trades one great winter for another as he departs East for New Hampshire and Maine, USA, to link up with a pair of Polaris sales representatives and brand ambassador, Lenn Johnson. While there, Luke stays at Tall Timber Lodge and embraces a combination of both trail riding in NH and backcountry riding in Maine abroad a number of Polaris sleds including the crossover 2019 Switchback Assault, 2019 INDY XC 850 and the mountain-riding 2019 Polaris RMK.
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[@stepheng2393]

Yes, come to Maine a ride the County... you won’t be disappointed!

[@nate199813]

Come to Fort Kent Maine. Trails are on another level. 200 miles in half a day is easy.

[@Jonnysgrowroom]

Facts bro facts

[@ashinator9309]

@@Jonnysgrowroom I live 5 hours from there, would you say it’s worth the drive?

[@jadosa29]

@@ashinator9309I know it’s 2 years since you asked this, but I just drove 14 hours to Caribou on a very low snow winter, and I can answer that question for sure. Yes!

[@jacksonzenk6248]

Many more places in Maine to visit. Millinocket, Greenville, some good off trail riding in Rangely and Carrabassett Valley. Come back up. We love to have people supporting our winter businesses

[@diegoidris6738]

I guess I'm kinda off topic but does anybody know a good site to watch newly released tv shows online?

[@lincolnwalter3605]

@Diego Idris Flixportal

[@diegoidris6738]

@Lincoln Walter Thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service =) Appreciate it !!

[@lincolnwalter3605]

@Diego Idris you are welcome =)

[@breakwood8531]

You’re right, the 90’s was the best for sledding, especially in northern Ontario when lodges were full of people and sleds. And the lil restaurants in the middle of the bush serving the best food ever and you could only get there by snowmobile. Ah the good ole days eh. Thanks again fellas for another great video.

[@BERGERJeah]

I think they had much to do with competition in the snowmobile industry, every company made a snowmobile, which kept prices down because of competition. It is extremely difficult to get into the sport due to the high expenses involved

[@SeanHiggins731]

In Maine you can ride in legal backcountry areas, just not off trial everywhere you go. Pretty cool you guys came to Maine. Never thought I’d see that out of a SnowTrax episode!

[@mitchelljeune6423]

Where in Maine can you ride in the backcountry areas?

[@deputy2717]

@@mitchelljeune6423 the mountains above greenville towards jackman

[@WestbrookOverrated]

It says no off trail in most spots but you'll come along 100s of little ditch banging spots or hills along the trail with powder

[@1ltlbrnc]

I was going to say there are areas you can ride off trail, but please don't do it just anywhere. Most areas you definitely cannot ride off trail without the chance of losing trails from upsetting the land owners. Please make sure you are in an area where it's allowed.

[@richardbrewin4165]

How come there isn't a dual registration you can buy that will allow you to go back and forth between states . You don't need to register your vehicle in every state you drive in ? The money that could be spent on fuel , food and lodging with someone able to ride from Errol to Rangley not just on a reciprocal day or weekend would I believe offset any missed registration fee .

[@HowardOchs]

Just a quick correction. It’s great here in Maine, though you CANNOT just jump off trail anyplace you please! Landowners don’t appreciate that and since we rely on the generosity of landowners for our very trails, best not piss ‘em off! We’d like to keep our trails open, thank you very much! We also don’t have a speed limit here, as opposed to New Hampshire’s 45 mph. They conveniently failed to mention that in their story. Looks like they failed to abide by that law in many parts as well!

[@maxsmotorsports8094]

Come to Vt..We have a house in ME and Vt ..and I have been doing a lot of trail riding in Vt this year and have loved it, I also run a channel

[@thomasnixonjr1530]

How deep is the snow base as of today

[@robertg.9964]

Glad to see that you guys finally visited our little paradise in the North East. Too bad you did not go a tad more East to visit Rangeley, ME as well. Like Pittsburg, Rangeley is a huge snowmobile hub. A lot of riders ride between the 2 destination because there is so much snow and incredible trails, views, lodging and great food. I'll be in Pittsburg this weekend with one of my sons. I have been raising my children up on snowmobiling and take them every year to Pittsburg or Rangeley. All of them has had their first ride around 3-4 yrs old. I hope SnowTrax comes back again for another visit!!

[@lmtada]

Live free or die, no provincial sales tax. Sounds like Alberta. Plus mountains.

[@HomeOwnerRepair]

New Hampshire has some pretty awesome trails.

[@chucknorris277]

Nh wardens are ferocious, only there for money, no common sence

[@LuciferTJ]

Just remember in Maine, that if the trail is clearly marked, STAY ON IT. There are some landowners who lose their minds if you so much as go 5 feet off the groomed sections. East of Mt Kineo at Moosehead lake, a section of trail was shut down outright for the better part of this season, because some sleds drove over a log pile that was covered in snow. While yes, doing that does zero harm... the landowner had the trail clearly marked with STAY ON TRAIL signs and this request was ignored... consequently the only way to get from one side of Moosehead lake to the other via the trail system, was to go completely around the lake through Pittson Farm and NorthEast Cary to Kokajo. This turned a

[@chucknorris277]

BASE? Liability for the landowner as far as Illinois know. Some sensible legislation from t.he state giving exemptions to landowners for liability would make sence

[@chucknorris277]

The base part was from previous comment. Please disregard. Love the trails

[@chucknorris277]

ILLINOIS? Lol FB has no idea what men would like to say. Sorry men

[@LuciferTJ]

@@chucknorris277 Thankfully here in Maine we have a SWEET landowner liability law. Basically, unless you make booby traps or create some kind of hazard to intentionally hurt people (or don't mark a known hazard, like an open well) and someone comes on your land and gets hurt, it's not your fault. Which seems pretty obvious... but attorneys will attorney. It's a little different for commercial property, but as a private landowner, you can't be held responsible because someone yeets their sled off a natural cliff on your land and dies.

[@zx10rgofast]

That’s a good ride, but Rockwood is some of the most beat up moguls trails in the entire state. Seboomok, Pittston Farms, NE Carry is usually nice.

[@daphoneguy934]

Stay in Maine. NH has a 45 mph speed limit and they aggressively enforce it.

[@WestbrookOverrated]

Is that just on trail? Cus I can't imagine not doing 90+ across the lake

[@firecrackerfanatic]

Jackman or Fort Kent Maine you can't go wrong. Always plenty of snow and perfect trails

[@bigbobvub]

I'm from Caribou, Maine, born in 1961. I spent a lifetime riding in northern Maine, Aroostook County. The gest snowmobiling ever...IMO! Glad to hear people from other parts of the country talk about snowmobiling in Maine!!

[@WestbrookOverrated]

Looking to get property up in caribou I love riding in Rangely but the trails around the depot and entrances always seem to be beat cus it's such a popular spot

[@jadosa29]

We usually go to the UP every February, but because this winter has been such a disaster that wasn’t possible, and Maine was one of the only spots that seemed rideable. We stayed in Caribou and if it’s this good on a bad, low snow winter this place must be epic on a normal year! Heading home tomorrow unfortunately, but it’s been a great trip. Ran the border trail, rode across Long Lake and had an awesome lunch at Long Lake Bar and Grille. Visited some really helpful, quality dealers, especially the Polaris dealers in Caribou and Presque Isle. Just a great time. We will be back! If you know someone who maintains the trail, give him our regards because they should be proud. What they were able to achieve with what they had to work with was incredible! Unless they’re from Van Buren, 😂 rough week up there.

[@alexclark307]

Y’all need to get up to Moosehead and tword Jackman, that’s some great riding

[@chucknorris277]

Dont tell e everyone

[@longfinger]

Thanks for showcasing NH! We’re very proud of our state and appreciate the publicity from you guys! NH for Damn Sure!

[@lennstang]

You're welcome!

[@chucknorris277]

Southern nh forgotten trails are gepreat for limited travel. Dont tell massholes Brookline nh north

[@aspenyukon6845]

I spent the entire vid trying to figure out where they are riding. Finally “buck rub pub” on google map.

[@msad40kopishke]

I really hate to be that guy but you can't just ride anywhere in Maine. There are places you can ride off the trail but since 98% of the trails in Maine are on private property you better know what you're doing and where you are. That being said go check out Aroostook, it's A+ riding.

[@tomhowland9639]

I ride Pittsburgh and rangeley all the time. NH and and Maine are very underrated

[@blacksheepracing6762]

You guys gotta go to Millinocket Maine probably the best riding I’ve seen in New England

[@gavinv9748]

They really do

[@jackblanchard3293]

Yeah easily the best riding in New England

[@theeaglefliesatdawn8291]

Headed there tomorrow from the Dover-Foxcroft area.

[@reedytbone]

When u come back go to rangeley

[@jeremy250f5]

He had to have been only about 30 minutes north of rangeley where he was riding off trail

[@scottwesinger8377]

What do you mean you have never heard about NH? You were just up here a few years ago for camp RZR with your wife haha.

[@seano1334]

Scott Wesinger WhAt Is ThIs StAte YoU SpEaK oF?

[@theeaglefliesatdawn8291]

Maine isn't completely open to off trail riding. Yes, there are some good spots but you need to trailer to a large portion of the areas. A lot of trails are available because of land owners and most of them don't want you off the trails they allow.

[@mikebunero6147]

you'll forget about that no income/sales tax thing when you start paying NH's property taxes. it evens out.

[@donavonkuzak6569]

You should come to the U.P. of michigan to ride it's amazing

[@Eastcostboys]

Love riding up home here in NH the best place to do 50/50 riding

[@ryandesainde157]

I love riding up to dixfeild peak. It's part of our every weekend ride. I acutely blew up one of my sled going up the back side this year, (the side you guys went down) it was a 1999 Polaris xc 700 and it seized a crank bearing, but it had over 23,000 all original miles

[@chucknorris277]

Wardens are brutal there

[@FordManiac76]

In British Columbia Canada we call those birds Wiskey Jacks. They are always very friendly and will come and eat from your hand or steal food from your camp. Some people have nick named them camp robbers.

[@mrzjohnson4]

NH resident here. it’s the best.

[@moose5.9]

You guys ever go to the Adirondack mountains in upstate NY?

[@liamholland4820]

Jeez I’m Maine we can do an easy 200-400 day

[@robertpronovost3839]

That is some of the best country for riding. Next time your out I suggest going to Rangely Me and BosBuck mnt camp on Lake Parmanichi. I rode there with my first sled and beautiful views and class five rd trails. Will dig it. Five star

[@brokenujoints3811]

Rangeley Lakes and beyond is fantastic. Then again, on trails like that with a turbo sidewinder, what's not to like?

[@StreetersGarage]

Thanks for Coming Up and Showcasing our area!

[@plymcousa3002]

That’s my turf bro

[@joeylopes9311]

All he has to do is spend a week in the county all the way up on the its trails

[@lennstang]

I ride the county every year. Epic trails!

[@davedwyer4960]

You have to watch your speed the game wardens out there waiting for you.

[@jimvk1]

No speed limit in Maine on the trails as long as you remain right of center and in control enough to stop if a fish and game officer pops out and flags you to stop. do not lock up the track and cross centerline of trail or you will get a ticket. but go 100 mph all you want just stay in control of your machine, and ride within the limits of terrain, surroundings, visibility, and skill level. And have fun. Maine rocks I love NH also, just 45mph speed limit is a bit hard to follow and still stay warm and awake.....lol

[@sethalos]

I'm from NB, Canada...never thought to drop down to Maine for a ride....challenge...ACCEPTED!

[@SuperKp1986]

Pittsburg is awesome I ride there all the time alot of my friends and family dont ride backcountry but when I do I always go to Maine...

[@shaunlemire5084]

Best episode since the season premier and ranks right up there with my all time favs

[@2strokeme64]

The locals call the friendly birds whisky jacks, the lore is that they are reincarnated woodsmen thus friendly to those they see in wild places.

[@mounsey5]

I live in NH I love it here

[@taniabarry3641]

Glad to see that you guys are in my neck of the woods. I saw you guys on the trail

[@asselinpower]

I m in the market for a new sled, I think the Switchback Assault looks absolutely sick. I had a ski doo in the past and I had absolutely no problem with it. Can I trust a Polaris if I m thinking long term ? Great video guys!

[@northwoodsdad7506]

" Nobody does this anymore." Have you seen the cost of a new sled? Now decide that cost by the number of hours it can be used on an average year. Don't forget to add the cost of the helmets etc.... The fact is that the average person is priced out of the hobby. The corporations have done it to themselves.

[@timschafer1248]

Even though im.just seeing this video found it pretty cool and had the chance this year in 23 to meet and talk with lenn

[@FlyinRaptorJesus]

Is this a polaris ad lol

[@TonySchmidt-t4e]

I always thought that Polaris seats need to be softer. Ski doo I think has the nicest seat.

[@timmccomish1531]

Saw you guys on the trail. We have a camp below spruce cone cabins. You guys need to visit magalloway bowl when it opens back up.

[@xcgavin5658]

I’ve never ridden a new sled like that, newest I’ve ridden is 02.

[@shanepicard2937]

Come back to maine Rangeley is a good ride hell I might join you

[@jackskellington899]

Yes Millinocket is a sick area

[@bradenkurtz9198]

Love seeing you guys in Pittsburg I ride from there every weekend

[@aladeenyos6921]

bro watching this is crazy seeing ive been climbing dixville peak since i was 13 I love that area because the trails are so open its a pain in the ass to go off trail legally in NH tho

[@aladeenyos6921]

actuall i remember when they built them windmills you could park right underneath them and before that it had an amazing view i forget what lake and hotel it was called though that u can see

[@reedytbone]

Awesome seeing u guys ride the same off trail spots I do weekly

[@Redneckf350]

Next time, go west of New Hampshire to Vermont!! Nothing beats VAST trails and I’ve ridden in all three states. VT riding is where it’s at!!

[@TonySchmidt-t4e]

Is it still a 45mph speed limit in New Hampshire?

[@jimvk1]

Jackson Zenk, you are correct. Millanocket, Greenville, Jackman, fort kent, Rangley too. I rode from millanocket to fort kent 272 miles in a day on my 2006 apex gt only going 32 miles in the wrong direction. when you miss a turn at 100 mph and don't realize it for 5 miles that's 10 miles out of the way, if you don't miss it again ripping back lol.

[@clayfair291]

Hell yeah 603 🤘

[@joshwillard6535]

Awsome ! Come ride with us in Aroostook County, Northern Maine , You will not be disappointed! Just got in from a 250 mile day trip! The clubs up here pour everything we have into making the best of every flake that falls. Last your we had groomers running till Darn near May. Check out the World Record ice carousel on Long Lake , never a dull moment up here! Thanks for all you guys do !!!Big Fan!

[@RumfordSledhead]

Off trail is ALLOWED in Maine. However this does not mean ditchbanging along Route 2 or in a neighborhood. This means in the mountains riding on deep snow, not young tree growth. Join the Maine advocates for responsible backcountry facebook page.

[@MATTLEism]

Wasn't lying on the last video I commented on!!! I told you Maine wouldn't disappoint!!! Pretty damn awesome you guys came over here to Maine!!! Yesssaaahhh!!!

[@SkeldZ06]

In Maine we call those birds Gorbys. They hang out around camps. When you show up after a week they'll be there very soon to see what they can get for scraps.

[@BrookeJohnson3j]

Thank you for this fun adventure! I learned a lot and had fun!

[@lennstang]

Awesome times Brooke Johnson!

[@MrChurchie73]

Great video Luke and the SnowTrax team! Curious what type of comm system Lenn was using on his helmet? The group I ride with in my state started using a comm system and it was a game changer for us. Always interested to hear what other riders are using in case there are better systems out there.

[@mattteixeira2788]

You guys do video tughill ny area

[@georgef1176]

I live in NH only thing that sucks is we can’t off trail. Unless you know owners of land. So Maine is a lot better if off ttrail is your thing

[@Jonnysgrowroom]

Vermont is absolutely perfect for snowmobiling. Speaking from experience lol

[@96Duelfuel]

Would've been cooler with some older machines and if weather was crappy at home

[@nicksedgley4332]

Go NH! Haha great video man. I live in central NH so the snow isn't as good. Sledding is sledding ahaha

[@tommydargoonian8068]

Glad to see that you had a great time in New England hope to see you and snow trax get your Vermont trail pass and enjoy both states come back again enjoy more time with us findmany more trails to ride perfect conditions every day during the week our favorite days to ride Pittsburgh has 4 groomers running continuously every night

[@privateparker5698]

First

[@brianhorton3923]

I was there when you guys were. I went into Boosebuck ME and people were talking about you guys being there.

[@Jacked97Ram]

If this was actually published last winter, come back again wasn’t nearly as much snow as normal

[@Jonnysgrowroom]

New Hampshire is absolutely awesome for snow. You just gotta stay away from the trail junkies lol

[@700Dragon1]

Looks Beautiful out there!! Our dream trip! And Yes the Polaris Assault 850 is the perfect sled...

[@prestonquimby1043]

I live I new Hampshire and was up on dixville peak last weekend I love this show i wish i could have meet you i love riding in the backcountry and know some good parts around there

[@lucasjoslin6139]

Bro you went to the Jericho atv festival a bit ago. I ride up in NH all the time it’s the best

[@devconk]

you sound like seth rogen

[@lmtada]

No favorite sled here. Yamaha, skidoo, Polaris, AC. Point it and go.

[@nickjohnson3995]

Great video, too bad you didn't make it to bosebuck for lunch. If you start in Rangeley, ME you can reach the same backcountry you were in and then some all without trailering. Rangeley Snowmobile Club is the largest club in the state of Maine and is the gateway to other great trail systems in Eustis, Jackman, The forks, Greenville and Millinocket. If you come back again be sure to explore those areas. By The Way you guys are the most unbiased Reviewers out there and seeing you showcase the Polaris' strong points is great and that's coming from a skidoo rider.

[@parkerpelletier6588]

Always ride Eustis. Got a camp up there. Heck of a spot

[@nickjohnson3995]

@@parkerpelletier6588 Absolutely, The Arnold Trail system is always smooth even on the busiest weekends. The Tim Pond Rd is my favorite trail out there...tea pond camps in Eustis is first class. If you haven't already, head up to lake parlin lodge just south of Jackman and hit Grand falls on the way.

[@jeffharrington5789]

Nice polaris commercial

[@kerrylewis2581]

I live in NH so I know this area well. Love riding northern NH over to the western mountains of Maine.

[@Eastcostboys]

I live in west stewartstown and I do offtrail and my area and Pittsburg are the best spots for snow

[@jay101379]

Love the show guys...I ride in Northern Maine mostly...you should make the journey again sometime and give it hell! Live Free or Die in NH...except for that 45 mph. speed limit...after seeing some tickets issued we don't ride there anymore. We have many more miles to ride here and and off trail is legel...enough said! Keep up the great content! Cheers!

[@gregc247]

Polaris front ends are the best, Ski doo is better in most other ways, Linq system is awesome

[@mxracer4416]

Hey Luke my name is Tyler I live and Whitefield Maine and I have a 1990 Yamaha Phazer 2 and me and my buddies go riding every day o the trails around here if you guys wanted to go to a good riding spot for a Polaris assault go up to Jackman Maine

[@supersoul4541]

We call them grey jays

[@kennythe603carey3]

you guys should go to beaver Creek Lodge highly recommend it

[@TRISTANMcgillis]

Second

[@justinweber8290]

Back lake and tall timber are the best go there every year

[@relaxrvpodcast1175]

An ad for Polaris

[@cudwood]

Hear in Canada we call the birds Gorbies...very cool bird

[@jackskellington899]

You guys ever ride in Vermont? We got an awesome group that would love to give you a great tour!

[@joseph.gormansr.9781]

HI GUYS THANKS FOR COMING TO NEW HAMPSHIRE TO SEE WHAT WE HAVE PLEASE COME BACK FOR MORE FUN RIDING AND ADVENTURE

[@lennstang]

You're welcome Joe!

[@bobaganooshy]

Did you "cut some timber" when you were in maine?

[@juleskr1]

Weak

[@darrrenbetker4266]

did u get your covid test to get back into canada?

[@snowtrax]

This was filmed before COVID, but yeah, you currently need a test when crossing back into Canada. Pain in the butt and the rules are vague.