by Ruth Leubecker

For decades Maine has openly recognized and profited from the economic engine of snowmobiling in Maine.

In 2010, sledding generated over $356 million in revenue, and over the past decade that bottom line has increased impressively. According to a new study by the University of Maine in conjunction with the Maine Snowmobile Association, snowmobiling brought $459 in direct spending to the state’s economy, supporting 2,279 jobs in the 2028-19 season.