b'S AFETY Club NewsLittle Ascutney members Sam, Gary, Cheryl, Before each ride, follow the Many things make snowmobiling fun:AS A SAFE RIDER, YOU:Cyrus, Wayne, Janet, Mike and Kevin placepre-op check outlined in your the breathtaking beauty of snow-Know your abilities and dont go snow fence on the clubs trail at S13.owners manual. lled woods,eld or mountain; thebeyond them.precision performance of a well-Follow the rules.designed machine; the satisfaction of Know your machines capabilities marked so follow the signs. I had to Bernie Ellison, Tom Doyle, Mike Peacock, Jim Flip and Leon completed trail work on traversing the winter landscape withLudlow Side Hill Cronchers South Hill. speak to a few riders last year andand dont push beyond them.friends and family. Yes, snowmobilers there is no need for off trail riding!SAFE CROSSINGsavor the winter world, and that calls Know your riding area. Get aBe careful when crossing rd., s of any There will also be two cross country ski for extra responsibility. Training,map. Talk to the local folks. landowners. Unfortunately, we have loops in that area and they are not forkind. Come to a complete stop and experience and awareness are all traitsseen too many trails close because of snowmobile use. They will be markedLearn more - reading manualsmake absolutely sure no trac is of the accomplished snowmobiler.loud sleds. Always remember that and groomed by our club so we can and other materials fromapproaching from any direction. Then You are the Safe Riders! You makewe ride because of the generosity of continue to use the landownersmanufacturers, administratorscross at a right angle to trac.snowmobiling safe! landowners.property. He owns most of the land and snowmobile associations, that all our local club trails are on, soOur Snowmobile Safety Course will or watch videos or computer we cannot lose his permission. ItsLudlow Side Hill CronchersALCOHOL & SNOWMOBILINGprograms from these sources.DRESS APPROPRIATELY be offered Saturday, Dec. 4 at 8:30 a.m.getting harder and harder to get thoseThe course is free of charge and will be Everyone is in full gear getting ready DO NOT MIX! Snowmobile clubs, state and LOPS signed each year due to off trailWear layers of clothing, so that you provincial associations o erheld at the Catholic church in Ludlow.for the season! Our trail work and riding, and we have seen too manycan add or remove a layer or two Forget that myth that alcohol warmscourses, information and groomer crews have had a busy couple stories about that on social media. We would also like to remind everyone to match changing conditions. A up a chilled person. It opens theactivities. Many members are of weeks. There is a re-route on South blood vessels and removes thethat TMAs are available online ONLY windproof outer layer is especially Congrats to all the well-deservingcerti ed driving and/or safety Hill in the works, and our warming feeling of chill, but it does nothingthrough VAST at www.vtvast.org. important, as are warm gloves or to increase body heat. Instead, it caninstructors. mitts, boots and a helmet. Order early to save money! volunteer winners of VAST awards. hut received a facelift with a new coat This season, we hope to have our Trailof Croncher Blue paint. We hope to increase the risk of hypothermia, aMake sure your helmet is safety- Keep your machine in top shape. Finally, some of you may notice that I Social and Bonfire again, so followbe open and see you there this season! dangerous lowering of the bodyscerti ed, the right size and in good Many thanks to our volunteers whoam filling in for our Public Information our Facebook page for updates. Thiscondition. A visor is essential for clear core temperature. With alcohol, you You have two good guidesOfficer, Tina Berge for this issue. Tina is give their time and talents to keep our is one of our fun raisers. We are stillvision and wind protection and the may only feel warmer, while youravailable for snowmobilefacing some health challenges and we trails looking and riding great! working toward a new groomer.maintenance: the owners manualchin strap should be snug. ask that you keep her in your thoughts body chills dangerously.Alcohol increases fatigue, fogs your abilitythat came with it and your dealer.Before you head out to enjoy ourand prayers. Think snow, ride right, and thank theProper eye protection is necessary to to make good decisions, and slowsConsult both to make sure your trails, we wanted to remind everyone volunteers and landowners! prevent injury from the sun andying your reaction time. Its part of amachine is kept in top form forLooking forward to a great season!See that there is a new requirement that formula for disaster. And dontdependable, enjoyable fun. objects. you on the trails!Kevin Barnes, Secretaryall sleds must have OEM exhaust. Like us on Facebookforget - VERMONT HAS LAWSWord is there will be heavy finesSue Riveiro, Secretary PROHIBITING THE OPERATION Your local club or association and police patrols will be listeningludlowsidehillcronchers.com OF A SNOWMOBILE WHILEmay also conduct safety andTHINK AHEADfor compliance. Most importantly,Like us on FacebookUNDER THE INFLUENCE OFmaintenance programs. Remember, its you, the Safe Rider, the requirement is respectful to the ALCOHOL. that makes snowmobiling safe. Many problems will be avoided by using common sense. 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