b'VAST NewsVAST SAFETY COMMITTEE ASKS FOR PROJECT IDEASBy Stan Choinere zones that have direct trail access forsigns that can be used for easy access While all our members may not know,emergency helicopters such as DART.to the interactive VAST trial map VAST has an active safety committeeIn conjunction with the emergencyon your cell phone. This idea came that reports to the board of directorsresponse personnel and local clubs, wefrom a member that isnt part of our and is staffed by volunteers from ourhave created signs that identify thesecommittee. membership, Vermont State Police andareas so that they have a consistentWe are currently looking for fresh Fish & Game.appearance across the state and areideas that we can consider for In the last few years, we have createdeasily identified when needed.implementation by this committee, the Hands on For Safety campaignRecently, we have raised awarenessVAST, and our clubs to make the sport and have promoted it with signageof our Zero Tolerance and Safe andsafer and more enjoyable for all riders on the trails, in trade publicationsPrudent Riding laws in an effortand to those who share our trails. You and at snowmobile related businessesto make our trails safer, like ourcan send your ideas to VAST or to me and events. This initiative has beenHands On signs we are placing signsdirectly at stancconsult@comcast.net. mirrored by New Hampshire and Newprominently on the trails remindingAs always, thank a landowner, without York.riders of these laws. their generosity we dont have a trail Committee member, Roger GosselinWe have also created a QR code thatsystem. Thank you in advance for your has worked to identify landingwill be placed on trail intersectioninput.Send your Snow Angel pictures to editor@vtvast.org! We will send you a t-shirt for your angel if we use your photo in the magazine. Bennett and Montana Metz take a break at the Side HillBraden Bergeron, 12, andAverie Bergeron, 10, stopped by the CroncersWarming Hut.lookout on Kirby Mountain. On another ride this year, Averie proves that there is always time for handstands, even on the trail! Winter 2023 | 7'