b'VAST Direction and cooperation of more than 9,000 privateto the new season, please make sure your landowners who graciously allow accessregistration, TMA, and club dues are up to By VAST Executive Director Cindy Locke each winter. Please remember to show yourdate. Most importantly, ride safely, respectVERMONT ASSOCIATIONappreciation by staying on marked trailsthe land, and be ambassadors for the sport As we prepare for another Vermontand respecting landowners property at allevery time youre on the trails.snowmobiling season, I want to take atimes. We are optimistic for a great winter ahead moment to thank each and every one of youTo our volunteers: thank you for theand are continuing to work with state and for your continued dedication, support, andcountless hours spent clearing brush,local partners to improve trail conditions, stewardship of our trail system. The successsigning trails, grooming, and maintainingenhance safety, and strengthen relationships of snowmobiling in Vermont truly dependsequipment. Your dedication keeps ourwith landowners and communities across on the combined efforts of our members,system safe, reliable, and welcoming forVermont.the generosity of our landowners, and theeveryone. Whether its early mornings inThank you for being part of this incredible hard work of our volunteers and staff. the groomer or late nights fixing a bridge,community. Lets make this season one This past year has shown, once again,your commitment embodies the trueto remember, filled with snow, friendship, what we can accomplish when we workspirit of community that defines Vermontand respect for the land that makes it all together. Our network of trails, spanningsnowmobiling. possible.private lands, state and national forests,To our members: your support throughWarm Regards, and scenic countryside, remains one ofVAST memberships, club participation, Vermonts most cherished winter assets.and responsible riding ensures that our None of it would exist without the trustsport continues to thrive. As we look ahead Send your Snow Angel pictures to editor@vtvast.org!We will send you a t-shirt for your angel if we use your photo in the magazine. David Pratt and his 6-year-old son, Thomas, bundled up for the cold ride from Fairfax to the Fletcher Rough Riders annual hot dog roast and vintage snowmobile show. Thomas, a devoted reader of the magazine, was thrilled to take part in the event,Axton, grandson of Pat and Joyce Groman, dedicated which featured a roaring bonfire, classic sleds, the iconic Tuckervolunteers with the Canaan Border Riders, is already known as Sno-Cat, and plenty of great food. their future groomer operator.'