b'VAST NewsA LESSON IN LANDOWNER RESPECTBy Dan Barrows 60 acre field and 40 acres of woodsWe see a lot of bad press about ridersWhen we finish, and she says, I wish I going off trail and disrespectinghad something I could give you all. landowners, so heres a more positive representation of the sport we all love!We reply with, You already have. What do you do when you are ridingThank you and your family for letting through the trail (14s in Hardwick)us ride on your land! just 12 miles into your journey for theThis was a proud moment as a rider day with family when in the middle ofand even more proud as a father that a 60 acre field that crosses a 1/4 milethe first suggestion for the good deed long driveway, you spot a stuck pickupcame unprovoked from the 20 year truck due to their driveway beingold son and assisted by the 18 year drifted in from all of the winds?old son! Remember we are on their Well, you listen to your son who comesHe replies with, Its probably theland as a privilege not a right. Little onto the intercom and says, Dad, welandowner! good deeds to lend a hand when should stop and help her shovel out. a landowner needs one as we are So off three of us go to shovel (andpassing through can increase the odds I reply testing him a bit with, Its ashovel and shovel). Sure enough, whileof our sport continuing for the younger really long driveway dude. shoveling she shares that she owns thegenerations.WASHINGTON SNOW FLYERS VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE RALLYBy Jeff HalpinThe Washington Snow Flyers Vintage Rally was held Jan. 7. There was an amazing participant turnout with more than 100 snowmachines from many different years makes and models.Winter 2023 | 3'