b'VAST DirectionBy VAST Executive Director Cindy Locke While you are out there ridingdo for snowmobiling in Vermont. YourVERMONT ASSOCIATIONWinter is upon us, and the clubs havethis winter, please be respectful tocommitment to this important industry been tirelessly working all fall to getvolunteers and landowners by stayingand sport is very much appreciated. the trails ready for you. We have someon designated trails, watching yourIf you do not volunteer, but want too, great things going on this winterspeed and do not drink and ride.reach out to a local club to let them including club events and fundraisers,Having this landowner and volunteerknow, or when you buy your TMA let International Safety Week (January 14- base is the ONLY way VAST survivesus know so we can pass that a long. 22), VAST Military & Law Enforcementand thrives. It is so important to followThank you and be safe,Appreciation Day (January 21) andthe rules, so everyone has trails to much more. Check out the calendar atenjoy.the VAST website for details. I want to thank each of you for all you Photo Contest Winners!Congratulations to our 2021/22 season photo contest winners! Our Grand Prize winning photo can be seen on the cover of this issue. Jerry Desotell captured a beautiful sunset with our American flag in Lowell. Congrats, Jerry!Enter your photos this season for a chance to win next year. Grand prize is a 2024 season TMA &VAST clothing for the runners up! Email entries to editor@vtvast.org with the subject PHOTO CONTEST2nd Place - George Safford3rd Place - Amy Carr 4th Place - Alanna Lynch'