8963-R1_MSA_February2025_Newsletter

A Celebration of Winter: The 28 th Annual Blessing of the Sleds Mexico Trailblazers and Dixfield Poodunck Unite for a Fun-Filled Day on the Snow

On a crisp winter morning on February 8, 2025, the scenic trails of Mexico and Dixfield, Maine, came alive with the sound of snowmobiles roaring to life for the 28th Annual Blessing of the Sleds. Hosted jointly by the Mexico Trailblazers Snowmobile Club and the Dixfield Poodunck Snowmobile Club, this cherished event drew sled enthusiasts and families alike, uniting the com

munity in a harmonious celebra tion of winter recreation. The Blessing of the Sleds has become a beloved tradition in the local snowmobiling commu nity, serving as an unofficial kick off to the snowmobiling season. Each year, participants gather to have their snowmobiles blessed by local clergy, invoking safety and good fortune for the miles of trails ahead.

The formal blessing ceremony, which took place at the pictur esque Mexico trailhead. Attend ees gathered around as for a heartfelt prayer, asking for pro tection and joyful adventures for all snowmobilers. Each snow mobile rolled up one by one to receive its blessing, symbolizing the spirit of camaraderie among riders.

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