b'Club NewsWe have had a few landownerWINDHAMchanges, resulting in some closers this season. Middle Road, 14B betweenCOUNTYWN114 and WN116, and Dugout Hill, 14B between WN7 and WN6 are closed. We are working on reroutes for 2024/25 season. Re-opening East Barre Dam will help ease the loss of the popular Dugout Hill that connects us with the Sno-Bees on the other sideDeerfield Valley Stump Jumpersor Route 302. Luckily, both closuresEarly winter brought snowflakes that are connecting trails and not primaryglistened in our snow groomers eyes. corridor trails, so we do have someThen there was rain immediately after, alternate ways around for this season.taking away the snow like a grinch. Both areas are marked on the VASTThe SnoBees mascott, BuzzBee, greetsThankfully, February is off to a great online trail map. riders on their trail system. start with just snow and more snow, We are happy to announce that ourand our groomers made paths through 25th annual fundraiser to benefit thethe woods every snowmobiler could Travis Mercy Memorial Skate Parkfrom the summer floods and then weenjoy. has been scheduled. Well host thisgot hit again in December! Back we with the Mercy Family on Feb. 24 atwent to prepare all of our trail systemAs I write this, we have two groomers Barre Town School (Day of trail accessfor Dec. 16. We got it done. Trees wereout after our most recent storm, from Parker Rd between WN116 andcut, brush removed, many culvertspreparing for our VAST and club WN7).It will be a morning Poker Run,replaced, trail excavation completedmembers coming up for the weekend. silent auction and meal as in the past. to remove huge rocks and the list goesWith a new parking area at Vermont Folks interested can also ride or driveon. Plus, the groomer maintenanceMetcalfes Distillers, theres miles and directly to the school. More info willand repairs were squeezed in with allmiles just across the street. There is a be posted. The Poker Run will begin atthis trail work. None of this could besecond new parking area this year is at the Great Energy Store from WN114.possible without our many dedicatedthe Sitzmark, so get out on those trails! Register at 8:30 and the ride leaves at 9. volunteers, landowners, members andThank you to all our volunteers who Things are finally looking whiteour sign board sponsors.got our trails back after the storms and out there. The grooming crew gotSpeaking of our sign board, its aopening new trails this year. Theyre the machine ready, the trailmasterpopular spot! Stop by and check outreally riding great and the camaraderie reclaimed a section of trails fromall the great businesses that supporton the trails is amazing. the beavers and grooming has beensnowmobiling. Take a picture with ourSpeaking of camaraderie ride safe underway. Although a little boney outsign board and send it and well post itand dont forget to turn off your there while we await a good dumpingon our active Facebook page. Buzzbeee-brake. Well pull you out, but youll of snow, we at least have thingsis out there waiting for some attentionhave more fun if we dont have to! open and passable allowing riders totoo.Check out our VAST maps for new pass through on their way to higherMark your calendars for our Annualprimary and secondary routes to enjoy elevations.Enjoy and well see youRide-In on March 9 to benefit the Eastacross town and numerous new places out there! Barre Rescue in Memory of Ron Plante.to grab a bite on the trail. Deerfield David Rouleau, PresidentRon, who passed away last year, wasValley offers plenty of rider and trailer-vtvast.org/barre-town-thunder- one of the Sno-Bees lifetime membersfriendly accommodations, trails and chickens.htmlwho served the snowmobilingdining to fuel you and your sleds. Like us on Facebook community for most his life. EastCheck out our Facebook and send Barre Rescue provides rescue servicesus pics of your great times on the for our trails system as well as manytrail, you may be our next Facebook others. Ride-in or drive-in, snow orfeatured pic. On March 9, well host a no snow, its a go at the Bee Hive onclub get-together on the trail. Check Sunset Road in Barre. For $20 wellout the Facebook page for all the serve you a Barre favorite; chickendetails and well see you there.and mostaccioli.See the flyer at our Sno-Bees website under Events.Francine Perkins, Membership ChairStephanie Mitchell, Media Manager Hello from Sno-Bees Club of Barre!snobees.comdvsj.com Its been a heck of a ride this fall! OurLike us on Facebook Like us on Facebooktrailmaster and member volunteers went to work to clear and repair trails 30 | Snowmobile VERMONT'