b'Club Newshours. Weve had a few events this season which went great. The first was the annual vintage sled rally. We had a record turnout even though there was only a dusting of snow. Because of that, we werent able to do the plannedUpper Valley Snow Packersvintage sled ride, but everyone had a great time.Greetings from the Upper Valley! As We were able to resume the in-personI sit here writing this, many of us are annual dinner/raffle event. As in thedigging out from the latest in a series past, there was a great turnout andof March blizzards that brought us a good time. On Feb. 12, we hostedsome much-needed snow. Im sure we Washington Snow Flyers club membersan old iron ride. Jesse Lambert ownsall wish it had come sooner, but well assist with putting a track back on thea farm in Washington and made astill take it! This winter has presented groomer after it had come off on thesnowmobile trail on his land. Heits fair share of challenges, but our trail. groomed it and hosted the ride. It wasdedicated core of volunteers has very well attended with over 100 sledsworked both day and night to bring trails were still open, and while thereranging from late 50s era to 120cc kidsthe best possible trails we could, we were a few bald spots and a bit of opensleds, to more modern sleds.A bonfirehope everyone had a chance to get out water, the trails were almost perfect. with food was done after the ride andand ride! We are always looking for volunteerseveryone had a great time.On Feb. 4, we held our 50th Annual throughout the year, not just in winter!As I sit here, Im looking at over twoChicken BBQ after a two-year hiatus If you are interested in helping out,feet of snow on the ground, whichdue to the pandemic. We had an dont hesitate to get in touch withwould have been great two monthsexcellent turnout despite it being the our trailmaster, Clint Roger, at 802- ago.Hopefully, you can get out andcoldest day of the entire winter. It 685-4432. We also hold our monthlyenjoy it before it melts.was wonderful to see all the familiar faces stop by for a homemade meal. meetings on the first Tuesday of everyJim Wild, Media ManagerThank you to all who came out and month. All are welcome to attend.Like us on Facebook supported the club. We look forward to All information about our meetings,seeing you all again next year. events, trail conditions, promotional info to help our neighboring clubs, etc., is posted on our Facebook page. Melinda Hemson, Secretary Like us on FacebookWashington Snow FlyersIt certainly hasnt been the winter to remember for all the snow and cold. There were weeks at a time when there just wasnt enough snow or cold to groom or ride. Ive never seen as many open water bars and wet areas as this year. When there was snow, we have been out making the best of what we could with it. At the end of February into March we finally received good snow and the trails are the best they have been all season.Our groomer threw a track on March 5 on the trail, but a number of our awesome club members showed up and got it going again after a few Late Winter 2023 | 27'