Reader Submissions

Snow Goer magazine is now accepting submissions for articles about snowmobile tours, clubs, and dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Send us your best stories along with photographs for a chance to share your passion with the snowmobile world within the pages of Snow Goer.

This page outlines the types of article submissions we accept. Submission link can be found at the bottom of the page.

Featured Tour Editorial Submissions

Featured tour editorial may be considered for print, or used on the Snow Goer website. These are first hand accounts of trips you have personally taken. Take us along for the ride!

Good writing and photography take precedence at Snow Goer, so don’t forget to upload 20-40 high-resolution photographs. Properly credit the photographer(s) of the shots. It’s best if photos are grouped and labeled by tour day and/or location.
Photos must be original — no photoshopping!
Include short captions for every photo you submit inside your text document. Don’t overstate the obvious.
Word count: Featured tours should be 1000-1200 words.
Include a GPX file of your tour. We can also accept KML files and tracks as a backup.
Be descriptive! We want to know about things unique to the area that make this trip special. Tell us all the details, not just that you turned on trail 41 and then turned on trail 9. Give us a good sense of the ride. How did you feel? What were the trails like?
Previously published articles and photos will not be accepted.

Day Ride Submissions

We are now accepting submissions for day rides! If you have a great ride that can be done in a day, we want to hear about it. Day ride submissions follow a template, which is outlined below.

You should include the following:

Length: How many miles is this daylong ride?
Overview: In 250 words, describe the ride. What is special about the route, the trail, the stops along the way. You should also include 1-2 sentences that describe your experience on the ride.
Lunch Stop: Recommend a place at the half-way spot with name, address, and website. Write a couple sentences about the spot and what patrons can expect at the restaurant.
Points of Interest: Include 3 points of interest. Describe each with 50 words. Include physical address and website if possible. Points of interest can include scenic overlooks, historical markers, or even unique things you find in the middle of nowhere!
Include a GPX file of your tour. We can also accept KML files and tracks as a backup.
Include 3-5 high-res photos.

Club Feature Submissions

Snowmobile clubs are the heart and soul of the sport. They maintain trails, host events, mentor young riders, and keep communities connected through a shared passion for winter.

Snow Goer wants to spotlight the clubs that make it all happen. If your club has a great story, strong traditions, or unique programs worth sharing, submit your information and let us showcase what makes your group stand out.

For clubs your submission should include:

Club name:
Location:
How many members:
Social media link (if applicable):
Include 3-5 high-res photos.

Be sure to answer these questions in paragraph form:

What’s the best in-season club event or activity that makes membership fun?
What is your club’s best off-season event or activity?
What’s your club’s best means for finding new members in recent years?
How do you make new members or prospective new members feel welcomed in your club?
Aside from safety training, what else does your club do to get youth involved?
One thing our club does for the good of the sport and community is…
Overall, the thing that makes our club great is…

Dealer Feature Submissions

Dealers are the backbone of local snowmobiling communities, and many have incredible history and personality worth showcasing. If you know of or are a part of a dealership with a great story, we want to hear it. These submissions follow a template, which is outlined below.

For dealers your submission should include:

Dealer name:
Location:
Year established:
Brands carried:
Operating hours:
Website:
Social media link:
Include 3-5 high-res photos.

Be sure to answer these questions in paragraph form:

What makes your dealership unique compared to others?
Tell us about a piece of snowmobile history in your shop.
What specialized services does your dealership offer that snowmobilers appreciate most?
What’s one way your dealership supports local snowmobile clubs or the riding community?
What is your busiest or most exciting time of year?
How do you help new riders feel confident and welcomed in the sport?
One thing customers might be surprised to learn about your dealership is…
In your view, what keeps snowmobiling strong in your community?
Overall, what makes your dealership great?

Compensation

If your story is chosen for publishing, either in print or online, we will send you a Snow Goer compensation package. Contents of the package are subject to change but can include Snow Goer swag, products from our partners, and other fun surprises. Package will be mailed out after your article is published. If printed, you will also receive multiple copies of the issue in which your article is featured. Compensation is subject to change without notice. We look forward to receiving your submission.

How to Submit Your Story

Once you have all materials including text, photos, and route all in one folder, please upload your submission. You will receive a confirmation email of successful file transmission, and we will reach out if we are interested in publishing your story.

You must include your full contact info in the word document or we will automatically reject your submission. We need your name, email, phone, and mailing address. Thank you!

Submit Your Story