b'Annual Meetingconsistently use their media presenceone half of the clubs grooming team,In 2022, he became County Trails to promote the sport, appearing inworking side by side with anotherCoordinator, bringing his expertise and local outlets to share updates aboutoperator to keep the trails smooth andconnections to assist clubs across his trail openings, and encourage newready. Beyond grooming, he handlescounty, always delivering professional riders to get involved. the heavy lifting that few ever see,results while keeping costs down.As a guided tour company, theylining up contractors, securing quotes,He is known for communicating introduce people to snowmobilingcompleting grant applications, andclearly, offering advice, and lending in a fun and accessible way, hopingmanaging all the paperwork needed toa hand wherever needed. If the those first experiences spark a lifelongmove trail projects forward. county has a need, he answers passion. They also involve localFrom trail setup to takedown, hewithout hesitation. Respected for his community members and even non- leads the charge, and in a time whendedication, skill, and generosity, he still riding landowners, inviting them ontovolunteers are hard to come by, hemanages to balance his demanding the trails to see firsthand why the sportcontinues to shoulder much of thevolunteer work with a busy career and means so much. Their willingnessload himself, with more than twofamily life.to share labor and resources fillsdecades of unwavering service to his gaps the club cant cover alone, andclub. This is not seasonal work. It takes theyre always quick to support localpassion, resilience, and a remarkable fundraising efforts. amount of behind-the-scenes effort. Their unwavering support,His dedication ensures that his club, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm forand the greater VAST trail network, growing the sport have made a realcontinue to thrive.difference.Dedication Award: Bruce CuravooOur next award recipient is the very definition of dedication. He is a seasoned groomer who, year after year, puts the needs of his club ahead of his own. This past season alone, he County Trails Coordinator of thelogged more than 400 miles behind Trailmaster of the Year: Jon Joslin Year: Mike Mann the controls, delivering what many members have called the best trails Our next award recipient comes from aOur next honoree has been a drivingtheyve seen in over two decades.legacy of leadership, as his father wasforce in his club for more than aBut grooming isnt just about time one of the founding members of hisdecade. When several long-timeon the snow. Its about keeping the local club. Following in those footstepsofficers stepped down, he stepped up,equipment running, too, and hes the brings high expectations, and he hasrebuilding momentum and workingone making sure the machine stays in risen to the challenge year after year.tirelessly to improve the clubs trailtop shape, often performing repairs He has served as Trailmaster for moresystem. He moved sections of trailhimself, even out on the trails when than 15 years, and his work doesntoff roads, repaired eroded tread, andnecessary. From lowland stretches to pause when the snow melts. This iswidened trails to accommodate anthe most difficult mountain routes, a year-round volunteer role, and heolder PistenBully 100 that the clubhe kept everything immaculate and is at the center of it all, maintainingpurchased and restored to excellentnever once complained, no matter the landowner relationships, managingcondition for grooming. conditions.trail permissions, and hiking deep intoHis work didnt stop there. He builtHis commitment goes so deep that the woods to scout and solve reroutesstrong relationships with landownershe even delayed his own sugaring whenever the need arises. and volunteers from neighboringseason just to keep the trails in perfect He is widely regarded as one of theclubs, completing major improvementscondition. While many of us dream key people holding the club together,at impressively low costs thanks to hisof long rides, he gave up much of a steady and dependable presenceability to source equipment affordablyhis own riding time so others could who leads by example. He is alsoand operate it himself at no charge.enjoy the very best. He took just one Early Winter 2025 | 15'