b'Executive Director s MessageBy VAST Executive Director,here. And, of course, we cannot forgetto that protection, VAST spends Cindy Lockeabout our landowners. We wouldntover $200,000 on liability insurance Welcome to snowmobiling inhave a 4,700-mile trail system withoutannually to protect the trails, those Vermont! What awaits you here is anthe landowners and the clubs thatwho ride on them, and volunteers incredible trail network of adventure!maintain and groom our network.who work on them.Vermont is the only state in theI often hear from folks who do notNearly eighty percent of VASTs Northeast that has true statewidesnowmobile but use the VAST trailincome goes toward our trail snowmobiling from north to south,system to snowshoe or cross-countrysystem, in the form of grooming, east to west. We are also blessed toski where allowed. Many have toldtrail construction, trail maintenance, have a large mountain range calledme they join VAST every year topolicing, etc. In fact, 44 percent is for the Green Mountains that runs rightsupport snowmobiling in Vermontgrooming alone. If you ride in other down the middle of our beautifuljust because they enjoy and appreciatestates and compare them to Vermont, state. Our trail system has moreour trail system. you can tell that we spend a lot of than 4,700 miles of trails made upEighty percent of the VAST trailtime, effort, and money making sure of challenging mountains, beautifulsystem is made up of private landsour trails are in excellent condition farmland, and some wide roads(more than 9,000 landowners),and very well signed. where vehicular traffic is restricted towith the remaining 20 percent onI hope you come to Vermont to have snowmobiles only in winter. state or federal lands. As a way ofa wonderful and safe snowmobile In normal times and no matter whereencouraging private landowners toadventure in the Green Mountain you ride in Vermont, you can find aallow VAST trails on their property,State!gas station to fuel up, a restaurantVermont enacted two statutes in the to eat lunch, and a place to lay your1970s that protect those landownersSee you on the trails! head, all with trail access. Some trailsfrom any liability if they allow public run through federal land where theor trail use at no charge. In addition rule is pack it in, pack it out! This Guide lists all the businesses by category and county that exist along our trail system. These businessesD oY ouW antt owere not charged to be included in the Guide unless they bought a display ad in addition to the freeE xpEriEncEV Ermontlisting. The best part is, as you will see, that each business also has a trailS noWmobiling ?location associated with it. We wanted to make it easy for you to find your way around Vermont, so come for a visit and add us to your winter go-to destinations!Why is Vermont known as a great snowmobile destination? We pride ourselves on having the best signed trails that coincide with our maps. We have a free map app with GPS tracking for your phone. Even if your GPS is not working, you can find your location because all of our junctions are numbered. Just go to the(Mike Mutascio photo)VAST website for details on how to download the app.VAST has proven its commitment toVisit Vermont Onproviding a snowmobile experienceRIDE FOR $25 WEEKENDthat is second to none. We have a large number of volunteers at the member and club level, as well as a board of directors whose members dedicate aJan. 23- 25lot of time to the association and this sport. We dont forget about those who travel to Vermont to recreate andDetails at vtvast.orgvacation or who own second homes2025/26 Snow Travelers Guide to Vermont| 3'