Vermont 100 Snowmobile Race at Lake Seymour

On January 31, racers, organizers, and spectators gathered on Lake Seymour in Morgan, Vermont, for the Vermont 100 X-Country Snowmobile Race—a fast-paced day of racing set against one of the Northeast Kingdom’s most iconic winter backdrops.

Cross-Country Snowmobile Racing on Lake Seymour

The frozen surface of Lake Seymour offered racers a course very different from the groomed trails that wind through much of Vermont’s winter landscape. From the starting area to the turns out on the lake, racers had to balance speed with control while navigating changing snow and ice conditions.

For spectators, the Vermont 100 offered a chance to experience snowmobile racing up close, with competitors ranging from youth racers to experienced riders. Against the mountains and winter landscape surrounding Lake Seymour, the event brought together competition and a pastime that remains deeply connected to winter life in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.

From youth classes to experienced competitors, the event showcased the grit and precision that define cross-country snowmobile racing. Riders pushed their machines across a technical course carved into the frozen lake, with tight turns, open straightaways, and constant movement from start to finish. Snow dust hung in the air as flags waved, engines roared, and families lined the course to cheer on their racers.

These images offer a small glimpse into the day—capturing moments of speed, focus, preparation, and the behind-the-scenes coordination that keeps an event like this running smoothly. Lake Seymour provided a classic Vermont winter setting, reminding everyone why the Northeast Kingdom remains such a stronghold for snowmobile culture. That winter racing tradition can be seen at events across the region, including the Orleans County Fair Mini Race Circuit in Barton, where young racers take their turn on the track.

Prints from the Vermont 100 X-Country Snowmobile Race are available for viewing and ordering (here).