Summer 2018 | 7 VAST News CYCLE SALES OF BENNINGTON, INC. 2601 West Rd. • Bennington, VT 802-447-8606 ronniesbennington.com 0% FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS UP TO $1,500 IN REBATES ON SELECT 2017 MODELS OR © 2017 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, ™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affiliates. This offer is valid in the U.S.A. select market only at participating Ski-Doo® dealers on new and unused Ski-Doo snowmobiles. (excluding racing models and units sold under the Spring Fever promotion) purchased, delivered and registered between January 7, 2017 to January 31, 2017. The terms and conditions may vary depending on your state and these offers are subject to termination or change at any time without notice. See your Ski-Doo dealer for details. †Financing as Low as 0% APR for 60 Months: Eligible units are new and unused select 2016 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles purchased from a participating BRP dealer. For example, on a purchase of an eligible unit where the Amount Financed is $8,000, your Down Payment is $0 with 60 monthly payments of Tiers A - C Customers only: $133.33 each.ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE 0%.These financing programs are offered by Sheffield Financial, a Division of Branch Banking and Trust Company. Member FDIC. Subject to credit approval.Approval, and any rates and terms provided, are based on credit worthiness. Other financing offers are available. Rate advertised is based on minimum bureau risk score of 660. Minimum Amount Financed $1,500; Maximum Amount Financed $50,000. Other qualifications and restrictions may apply. Financing promotions void where prohibited. BRP is not responsible for any errors, changes or actions related to financing provided by Sheffield Financial. See an authorized BRP dealer for details. ‡ Get up to $2,500 on select 2016 models: Eligible units are select new and unused 2016 Ski-Doo® models. Rebate amount depends on the model purchased.While quantities last. Promotions are subject to termination or change at any time without notice. Offer may not be assigned, traded, sold or combined with any other offer unless expressly stated herein. Offer void where restricted or otherwise prohibited by law. BRP reserves the right, at any time, to discontinue or change specifications, prices, designs, features, models or equipment without incurring any obligation. Always consult your snowmobile dealer when selecting a snowmobile for your particular needs and carefully read and pay special attention to your Operator’s Guide, Safety Video, Safety Handbook and to the safety labelling on your snowmobile.Always ride responsibly and safely and wear appropriate clothing, including a helmet. Please observe applicable laws and regulations. Remember that riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. Vermont TMAs Available ©2017 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, ™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affiliates. In the U.S.A., products are distributed by BRP US Inc. BRP reserves the right, at any time, to discontinue or change specifications, prices, designs, features, models or equipment without incurring obligation. Some models depicted may include optional equipment. Read the BRP side-by-side Operator’s Guide and watch the Safety DVD before driving. Fasten lateral net and seat belt at all times. Operator must be at least 16 years old. Passenger must be at least 12 years old and able to hold handgrips and plant feet while seated against the backrest. Side-by-Side vehicles (SxS) are for off-road use only; never ride on paved surfaces or public roads. For your safety reason, the operator and passenger must wear a helmet, eye protection and other protective clothing. Always remember that riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. Never engage in stunt driving. Avoid excessive speed and be particularly careful on difficult terrain. Always ride responsibly and safely. When it comes to big game, bagging a trophy is long, hard work. So we designed a Defender to be as doggedly persistent as hunters like Rob Harvey in pursuit of their prize. Accessorized with a heavy-duty power tilt-bed and a removable winch mount, it’ll be ready when you are. LOCKED AND LOADED ROB HARVEY, BIG GAME HUNTER BUILD YOUR OWN AT CANAMDEFENDER.COM CAN_TO_J17_0015_Defender Ad Planners - September_HP_EN-V4.indd 2 9/15/17 4:54 PM ©2017 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, ™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affiliates. In the U.S.A., products are distributed by BRP US Inc. BRP reserves the right, at any time, to discontinue or change specifications, prices, designs, features, models or equipment without incurring obligation. Some models depicted may include optional equipment. Read the BRP side-by-side Operator’s Guide and watch the Safety DVD before driving. Fasten lateral net and seat belt at all times. Operator must be at least 16 years old. Passenger must be at least 12 years old and able to hold handgrips and plant feet while seated against the backrest. Side-by-Side vehicles (SxS) are for off-road use only; never ride on paved surfaces or public roads. For your safety reason, the operator and passenger must wear a helmet, eye protection and other protective clothing. Always remember that riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. Never engage in stunt driving. Avoid excessive speed and be particularly careful on difficult terrain. Always ride responsibly and safely. When it comes to big game, bagging a trophy is long, hard work. So we designed a Defender to be as doggedly persistent as hunters like Rob Harvey in pursuit of their prize. Accessorized with a heavy-duty power tilt-bed and a removable winch mount, it’ll be ready when you are. LOCKED AND LOADED ROB HARVEY, BIG GAME HUNTER BUILD YOUR OWN AT CANAMDEFENDER.COM CAN_TO_J17_0015_Defender Ad Planners - September_HP_EN-V4.indd 2 9/15/17 4:54 PM ©2017 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, ™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affiliates. In the U.S.A., products are distributed by BRP US Inc. BRP reserves the right, at any time, to discontinue or change specifications, pr designs, features, models or equipment without incurring obligation. Some models depicted may include optional equipment. Read the BRP side-by-side Operator’s Guide and watch the Safety DVD before driving. Fasten lateral net and seat belt at all times. Operator mus at least 16 years old. Passenger must be at least 12 years old and able to hold handgrips and plant feet while seated against the backrest. Side-by-Side vehicles (SxS) are for off-road use only; never ride on paved surfaces or public roads. For your safety reason, the oper and passenger must wear a helmet, eye protection and other protective clothing. Always remember that riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. Never engage in stunt driving. Avoid excessive speed and be particularly careful on difficult terrain. Always ride responsibly and sa When it comes to big game, bagging a trophy is long, hard work. So we designed a Defender to be as doggedly persistent as hunters like Rob Harvey in pursuit of their prize. Accessorized with a heavy-duty power tilt-bed and a removable winch mount, it’ll be ready when you are. LOCKED AND LOADE ROB HARVEY, BIG GAME HUNTER BUILD YOUR OWN AT CANAMDEFENDER.COM CAN_TO_J17_0015_Defender Ad Planners - September_HP_EN-V4.indd 2 ©2017 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, ™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affiliates. In the U.S.A., products are distributed by BRP US Inc. BRP reserves the right, at any time, to discontinue or change specifications, pr designs, features, models or equipment without incurring obligation. Some models depicted may include optional equipment. Read the BRP side-by-side Operator’s Guide and watch the Safety DVD before driving. Fasten lateral net and seat belt at all times. Operator mus at least 16 years old. Passenger must be at least 12 years old and able to hold handgrips and plant feet while seated against the backrest. Side-by-Side vehicles (SxS) are for off-road use only; never ride on paved surfaces or public roads. For your safety reason, the oper and passenger must wear a helmet, eye protection and other protective clothing. Always remember that riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. Never engage in stunt driving. Avoid excessive speed and be particularly careful on difficult terrain. Always ride responsibly and sa When it comes to big game, bagging a trophy is long, hard work. So we designed a Defender to be as doggedly persistent as hunters like Rob Harvey in pursuit of their prize. Accessorized with a heavy-duty power tilt-bed and a removable winch mount, it’ll be ready when you are. LOCKED AND LOADE ROB HARVEY, BIG GAME HUNTER BUILD YOUR OWN AT CANAMDEFENDER.COM CAN_TO_J17_0015_Defender Ad Planners - September_HP_EN-V4.indd 2 ©2017 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, ™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affiliates. In the U.S.A., products are distributed by BRP US Inc. BRP reserves the right, at any time, to discontinue or change specifications, pr designs, features, models or equipment without incurring obligation. Some models depicted may include optional equipment. Read the BRP side-by-side Operator’s Guide and watch the Safety DVD before driving. Fasten lateral net and seat belt at all times. Operator mus at least 16 years old. Passenger must be at least 12 years old and able to hold handgrips and plant feet while seated against the backrest. Side-by-Side vehicles (SxS) are for off-road use only; never ride on paved surfaces or public roads. For your safety reason, the ope and passenger must wear a helmet, eye protection and other protective clothing. Always remember that riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. Never engage in stunt driving. Avoid excessive speed and be particularly careful on difficult terrain. Always ride responsibly and sa When it comes to big game, bagging a trophy is long, hard work. So we designed a Defender to be as doggedly persistent as hunters like Rob Harvey in pursuit of their prize. Accessorized with a heavy-duty power tilt-bed and a removable winch mount, it’ll be ready when you are. LOCKED AND LOADE ROB HARVEY, BIG GAME HUNTER BUILD YOUR OWN AT CANAMDEFENDER.COM CAN_TO_J17_0015_Defender Ad Planners - September_HP_EN-V4.indd 2 L A N D A I R V T . C O M 800-639-6290 | 802-878-5052 Tuesday-Friday 9 am to 6 pm Saturday 9 am to 4 pm Sunday & Monday–Gone Riding By David Diminico Sr. It was 2 a.m. and negative twenty degrees on a Sunday morning on Coridor 102 in Lewis. The trails were severely moguled and corners banked after a very busy day of riding on our trail system. The Old Bully was doing everything I could ask her to as I headed north on the Tin Shack Road and the Tin Shack bridge. I was being very cautious as the temps were bitter cold and the winds blowing out of the northwest are not a friend of hydraulics, which is the blood of the Old Bully. As I went over the bridge, the trail turns sharply to the left. That is when I saw my first snowman on our trail system. It was about 5 feet tall and well made, with hat and proper snowman décor. It had been a long night with many more hours to go before I would pull into the Norton Store for diesel and call it a night. I decided I needed a break and stopped the groomer. That is when I got the idea to do my first video with the snowman. That was the beginning of what would become our club’s mascot, and “Mr. Snowman” was born. He would become a regular in trail report videos and pictures and often joins in conversation with Groomer Dave, with his own witty and snippy comments. This year, we decided to have our own snowman contest and with a few weeks of weather delays, the contest began. Our neighboring clubs joined in the “Mr. Snowman” fun and “Snowmen Lives Matter (SLM)” was created. We received about 27 entries throughout our trail system, and the weather cooperated for some great winter fun while out on trails. This contest will now become a yearly event and we can not wait until next year. Thanks to all for the entries and “Mr. Snowman” hopes to see you next year. NORTHEAST KINGDOM SNOW BLASTERS’ SNOWMAN CONTEST Braeden and Maddyn Labor built this Boston Bruins snowman on the NEKSB trail system last winter and won first prize in the snowman contest.