8 | Vermont Association of Snow Travelers 80% of Vermont’s trail system is on private land Snowmobiling is a privilege and is permitted only through the traditional generosity of close to 10,000 property owners. Each year local snowmobile clubs obtain landowner permission to maintain these trails on private property. Respecting the land by showing courtesy and not littering will ensure that New England’s best trail system remains open for years to come. Permission to use snowmobile trails does not extend to use of these trails by ATVs, motor or mountain bikes, hiking or other uses, unless specifically authorized. A VAST trail is a trail only during the snow season, and any other use without landowner permission will be considered trespassing. Please respect the rights of the landowners and remember to say thank you. Landowners Our mission is to empower generations to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. So join us. Travel only in areas with adequate snow cover. Be courteous to others you encounter. Leave a good impression. It’s up to you to be an ambassador for your sport and the great outdoors. For more ways to minimize your impact, go to www.treadlightly.org or call 1-800-966-9900 1-800-966-9900. ©2005 Tread Lightly! (Cindy Locke photo) VAST trails on public lands and many trails on private lands are shared-use trails in the winter time. This means that you may encounter snowshoers, skiers, dogsledders or fat bikers out on the trails too. While some of these areas are marked, others may not be. In many cases, the non-motorized users may be the landowners themselves. Share The Trail It is important to remember that when you are out riding in these areas, you are an ambassador for VAST and snowmobilers as a whole. When you see another user, slow down pass safely and responsibly, and be friendly. Remember that other users may be out on the trails at any time. Stay alert, be respectful, and ride safely and responsibly.