b'S AFETYMany things make snowmobiling fun:AS A SAFE RIDER, YOU:Before each ride, follow the the breathtaking beauty of snow-Know your abilities and dont gopre-op check outlined in yourowners 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 traversing the winter landscape withand dont push beyond them.friends and family. Yes, snowmobilersSAFE CROSSINGsavor the winter world, and that calls Know your riding area. Get aBe careful when crossing rd., s of any for extra responsibility. Training,map. Talk to the local folks. kind. Come to a complete stop and experience and awareness are all traits Learn more - reading manualsmake absolutely sure no trac is of the accomplished snowmobiler.and other materials fromapproaching from any direction. Then You are the Safe Riders! You makemanufacturers, administratorscross at a right angle to trac.snowmobiling safe! and snowmobile associations, or watch videos or computer ALCOHOL & SNOWMOBILINGprograms from these sources.DRESS APPROPRIATELYDO NOT MIX! Snowmobile clubs, state andWear layers of clothing, so that you Forget that myth that alcohol warmsprovincial associations o ercan add or remove a layer or two up a chilled person. It opens thecourses, information andto match changing conditions. A blood vessels and removes theactivities. Many members arewindproof outer layer is especially feeling of chill, but it does nothingcerti ed driving and/or safetyimportant, as are warm gloves or to increase body heat. Instead, it caninstructors. mitts, boots and a helmet.increase the risk of hypothermia, a Keep your machine in top shape. Make sure your helmet is safety-dangerous lowering of the bodyscerti ed, the right size and in good core temperature. With alcohol, you You have two good guidescondition. A visor is essential for clear may only feel warmer, while youravailable for snowmobilevision and wind protection and the body chills dangerously.Alcoholmaintenance: the owners manualchin strap should be snug.increases fatigue, fogs your abilitythat came with it and your dealer.Proper eye protection is necessary to to make good decisions, and slowsConsult both to make sure yourprevent injury from the sun andying your reaction time. Its part of amachine is kept in top form forobjects.formula for disaster. And dontdependable, enjoyable fun.forget - VERMONT HAS LAWS PROHIBITING THE OPERATION Your local club or association OF A SNOWMOBILE WHILEmay also conduct safety andTHINK AHEADUNDER THE INFLUENCE OFmaintenance programs. Remember, its you, the Safe Rider, Club News ALCOHOL. that makes snowmobiling safe. Many problems will be avoided by using common sense. Minor problems can be overcome by carrying a useful tool kit, spare parts,ashlight,rst-aid kit, and a few survival items such as high energy food,re starting equipment White River Valley Ramblers and a compass.It has been a busy offseason throughout the Rambler trail system.TAKE IT EASYWe have continued improvingTodays snowmobile is a mechanical drainage of the trail bed by ditching,marvel. It provides inspiring adding culverts (10), and installing water bars while seeding disturbedperformance, reliability and pleasing areas. We cant wait to enjoy themaesthetics, combined with essential come winter. safety design and components.We have installed new track belting on the 99 Tucker that grooms our westVermont Association of Snow Travelers8 | side trails in Bethel and Stockbridge.What does a VAST Safety Ambassador This was supposed to have been done last year, but the summer trailTeam Member do?destruction last July changed ourTalks to visitors about where to ride, conditions and best places to stay, plans, and we limped it through last season. There was no deferring thispark, eat or gas upwork any longer, as it just barely madeSometimes rides with visitors or others who want someone to go with it back on the last run of the season. themWith the track replacement comesRides our trails, making sure trails are well marked and letting clubs a fairly large bill for a little club likeknow if hazards are present or signs missingours, so we are having a cash raffle fundraiser to help cover the cost ofHelps law enforcement at safety checks or accidents by securing trail the new parts and machine work thatarea, helping first responders to get to the sceneneeded to be done. Tickets are $20In general, is helpful and committed to keeping Vermont the best each, and up to 200 will be sold. Thesnowmobile destination in the Northeastprizes are $1,000, $600, and $400 if all tickets sell, or a percentage of ticketTo find out more about our team and this program go to VTVAST.orgsales. Contact any club officer for aor contact Cindy Locke at cindy@vtvast.org, 802-229-0005 x111ticket.This year, our vintage show falls on March 1. It will be the 13th Vermont Vintage Rendezvous, held at the Bethel Ball Fields once again. This is a fun show open to any snow-going vehicles, and there is plenty of room to ride. There will be groomed trails and open fields to ride, followed by a short trail ride to a bonfire and additional riding opportunities.Follow our Facebook page for trail and other updates throughout the season.Alex Riesterer, President Like us on Facebook2974 E MAIN ST, WATERBURY, CT203-755-2682WWW.LANDNSEAPOWERSPORTS.NETNEWEST DEALER IN CT!46 | Snowmobile VERMONT'