Friday, January 30, 2015

Zipping around on a vintage snowmobile

Another great example of a vintage machine.  These great snowmobiles can really zip around.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

More vintage snowmobiles


There really is nothing quite like these old machines.  And did you know that antique snowmobiles are the fastest growing segment of the sport?  Make sure you check out our event in Roseau this February.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Motorized Toboggans???

One old advertisement calls one of the first snowmobiles a motorized toboggan.
For more on the story of this refurbished machine, check out the information on the ascoa.org page.


You can't have just one.


A few more great machines.

No limit to what you'll see

Here is another great classic snowmobile.  There will be dozens of antique snowmobiles on hand during our Back in the Day Snowmobile GetAway in Roseau on Feb 20-21st.  Make sure you head on up and check out this great event.




Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Vintage snowmobile

A snowmobile can't get much simpler than this!  Make sure you check out all of our great sleds in Roseau this February.


More great sleds

Here are a couple more snowmobiles you are likely to see at the Back in the Day Snowmobile Get-Away in Roseau this February.






Friday, January 23, 2015

Look at this historic snowmobile


Is it a sled?  Is it a snowmobile?  Come on up to Roseau this February and take a look at this unique machines.  Take a step back in time and see how people used to get around in the winter.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

These machines really move!


Another great looking vintage snowmobile.  These are great machines
and our Back in the Day Snowmobile Get-Away will give you an opportunity
to see them up close.  Remember the dates - Feb. 20-21 in Roseau, MN.

What a great vintage sled

There is nothing like these antique snowmobiles.  Make plans now to get to Roseau, MN on Feb 20-21st to see these fantastic snowmobiles.  It is like a step back in time!

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

A great vintage snowmobile

Who wouldn't want to take a quick trip around the trail on these antique snowmobile? Stop by and honor the pioneering spirit of the great makers of these sleds. 

More machines

Just a few more examples of the great machines that will be on display at Roseau on February 20-21st.  Make sure you stop by to see these great machines.

Monday, January 19, 2015

Getting closer!

Just about a month until our great Back in the Day Snowmobile Get Away.  Here is another great machine that is likely to be on display.


Saturday, January 17, 2015

Great vintage machines

There will be vintage snowmobiles of all shapes, sizes and colors in Roseau at the Back in the Day Snowmobile Get Away this February.

Our Banquet Speaker

Our Banquet Speaker is Andy Wells. 

his family in a one-room house on a small family farm on west end of the Red Lake Indian Reservation.  As a teenager, Andy began using his creative mind to design and build boats, go-carts, “ham” radios, metal rockets, air-powered sleds, farm machinery, and tools.  In the fall of 1964, after two years at Bemidji State University, he began employment as a draftsmen doing engineering and production drawings at Polaris Industries in Roseau, MN.  It was during this time that he developed the Lil’ Andy snowmobile.  By the spring of 1965 production was started on the little snowmobile and Andy returned to Bemidji State University to complete his education in physics and industrial technology.


Friday, January 16, 2015

Vintage snowmobiles of all shapes, sizes and colors will be on display at the Back in the Day Snowmobile Getaway in Roseau.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Back in the Day Snowmobile Get Away

Our Back in the Day Snowmobile Get-Away is a great event for all ages.

We are anticipated over 100 of these great machines will be on hand for people to look, touch, feel and ride!


Here's a great story about an Antique Sled!

http://www.grandforksherald.com/outdoors/recreation/3652836-videostory-crazy-cat-people-are-arctic-cat-snowmobiles

Remember to save the date - February 20-21st for the
Back In The Day Snowmobile Get Away in Roseau!



Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Lots of fun in Roseau


Make sure you mark your calendar to attend our Back in the Day Snowmobile Event in
Roseau this February 20-21st.  There is nothing quite like these vintage snowmobiles.

A big than you to the MinnesotaSeniors OnLine Website.  They now have this great outdoor adventure listed on their events page.

We are a free resource service for Minnesota Seniors 50+. There are a number of companies we are working with who offer deals and discounts to Seniors for everything from Accounting & Tax Help to Home Improvement, Heating & Cooling, and more! We have resources for Senior Living Options - Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home Health Care, and more.  We also have put together resources for commonly asked questions with regard to federal, state and government information, Community Events and programs, non-profit organizations and more. 

Friday, January 9, 2015


Our Friday, February 20th events include the following: A trail ride at  1:00 pm.  The ride starts at  Gene’s   Bar & Grill, 1095 3rd Street, NW and ends at Polaris Industries where tours of the factory  will be held at 2:00  pm.   Then at 3:00 p.m. there will be a tour of the Polaris Experience Center Museum.



Thursday, January 8, 2015

Check out this video showing some of the antique sleds that were displayed in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota in 2014.


Remember our event is in February.  If you have any questions, just leave a comment and we'll get back to you.  This is a great event for kids of all ages.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

The Back In The Day Snowmobile Get Away will be a fun time and great for all ages.  Unplug and come out and take a look at these fabulous vintage sleds.


Sunday, January 4, 2015

Join us at our Back in the Day Snowmobile GetAway Antique Snowmobile Event

Join us for our great Antique Snowmobile Get Away on February 20-21st in Roseau Minnesota, the Home of Polaris Industries. 

We've got lots of great things planned for this two day antique snowmobile event.  There are activities for all ages.


More information is coming soon. Also check out our website:
http://www.ascoa.org/winter-2015-meeting---february-20--21-2015-in-roseau-mn.html