b'VAST NewsA message from VAST President Jeff Fay FIND THE HELMETStan Carabin of the Barnard Mountainviewers had the randomly selected correct answer from the As the holiday season fastsigns, fencing, and rope that youSummer issue. The helmet tagged approaches, so too does the startrode by all winter needs to bealong for a trip to France to see of the long-awaited snowmobilepicked up and stored before theThe Rolling Stones with one of the season. By now, most of the trailseason is truly over. Woodford PistenBullys! work has been done, signs areThe two most important parts in place, bridges are decked, andof the VAST trail system are theIf you can find the helmet in this issue, groomers are waiting for the firstlandowners and the volunteers,send an email to editor@vtvast.org and significant snowfall. My hope isboth of whom deserve youryou could win a VAST t-shirt!that many of you took advantagerespect as you enjoy what they of the early bird pricing to buy your TMAs. Having no price increasehave provided. The TMA youVAST WEARfor this season was a top prioritypurchased provides you access to for VAST staff and the board ofthe trails, not the entire property. directors, we understand thatThe trail is defined as the groomed prices of everything have gonearea marked by signs and stakes. up substantially, even in the lastRiding off the marked trail is several months. Many clubs haveconsidered trespassing and may completed projects that haveresult in closure of the trail or had the final cost be more thana several hundred dollar fine. It what they estimated. As many ofmay also cause major damage to you know, the TMA is the majoryour sled and injury to yourself or funding source for trail projectspassenger. Our landowners and and grooming. So thank you forvolunteers should be provided purchasing your early bird TMAsthe same respect that you would and a special thank you to thoseexpect from someone visiting your that chose to join an additionalown property.club or two. In closing, many clubs and a Depending on what you rely on forfew counties have Facebook a preseason forecast, it appearspages where you can check for that we will be in for a decentupcoming events, trail conditions and other helpful information. winter. I know that all clubs willI encourage you to take partDont forget work hard to provide the best possible riding experience for thein some of the events plannedto buy your VAST membership as they possiblythroughout the season.VAST Wear can. Keep the number of volunteerAs always, thank you to our hours that go into establishing thelandowners and volunteers. Youthis year! statewide trail system every fallmake this sport possible. Go to the in mind as you ride. ThroughoutRide Right, Ride Safe, Ride withVAST the winter, many hours are spentRespect. in groomers keeping the trails inwebsite top shape. As your season windsJeff Fay, VAST Presidentand clickdown in April, dont forget all the SHOP. 4 | Snowmobile VERMONT'