b'TRAILS REPORTBy Matt Tetreault, VAST Trails AdministratorHappy mid-winter to those of you out there reading this. For some areas of the state, theres plenty of time to sit and read the magazine from front to back, as there isnt much white stuff tempting us to spend every spare minute riding along the trails! Ive been part of this crew but have managed to get out for a snowshoe a couple of times. That was the extent of my wintertime activities thus far, although Im chaperoning a ski trip for middle schoolers later this week! Wish me luck.In contrast, other areas of the state have found winter. It has at least been okay! Better than last year, I guess, is the common terminology being used in some areas. This may be the new way in which we measure snowfallfind it, and you may have to take someus, and overall making sure the maps and snowmobile season happiness:poor-to-fair riding to get in some good.are correct.on a scale of worse than last year,Like many things in life: the good, the same as last year, or better thanbad, and the indifferent. So, get outWere getting there steadily but surely, last year. Those are the only threethere and enjoy it. and our maps and apps are improving options. But really, what is the actualevery day. Were also working behind benchmark being used for this unit ofWhile many riders are out therethe scenes to improve the groomer measurement? If you figure that oneexperiencing this dilemma, we havetracking on our maps. Our current GPS out, please let us know. Hopefully,been busy at the VAST office, prayingsystem setup has been disappointing youll be out riding and not sittingand begging for snow, doing somefor us this season, and were actively there for the remainder of the winterdances that are banned in 28 countriesseeking a different option. This has trying to answer that question. and counting (yes, but other thingsbeen my nemesis, to be frank, but we For those who have been out riding,as well). As many of you know, wewill persevere, and well get there. great. I know that all areas could useunleashed a new map and app thisYou can count on it! Through all additional snow. We are all a 6- orseason in our effort to keep thingsthis transition, we appreciate your 8-inch storm away from somethingfresh and groovy. Not really, but we arepatronage, dedication, and passion for decent, and the continued coldtrying to make things better. really! Itriding in Vermont, and we are hopeful weather and the possibility of snowmay not seem it sometimes, and therethat will carry through for all of us frequently is keeping us all on ourhave been some growing pains, but wenext year and for many years to come. toes, just anticipating good, greenappreciate the feedback from everyoneWhile we wait for more snow in some trails where regular grooming takesand thank you for bearing with us.areas, dont be afraid to review that place and things are hunky-dory. ItWe have been working daily to makeinteractive map and app closely and will come, be patient. The snow hasimprovements to the interactivesee if anything is amiss. If so, be sure to certainly been elevation-driven andmap and apps. Some days, this is alllet us know! communal. Is that a good word toI do, along with others at the office.Now that Ive rhymed, I can be done describe it? Let me know. What I meanCountless hours are being put into thiswith this article and call it a day. Im by that is that it has fallen in particulareach day, each week, sometimes to thenot going to top that one! Take care, areas or communities, here and there.point where we almost feel a bit insaneeveryone, keep the faith, and well see East Overshoe gets a dusting, but Westat the end of the day. Youd be amazedyou on the trail. The best of winter is Overshoe got 6 inches of snow thehow many trail changes happen, andyet to come!same night. This has been happeninghow many business names change, are in some areas almost nightly or weekly,in the wrong spot, and so on. Real- The app is available at the Google Play with some areas having 25 inches ofworld problems, at least in the VASTStore or the Apple App Store under VT snow while others have nothing, or 6world. The volunteers in the clubs areVAST Snowmobile Trails. You can also inches at most. It varies, is inconsistent,always out there shaking and bakingdownload TikTok again, so dont forget and is throwing us all off a bit. Bottom(thanks, Ricky Bobby) as well, keepingthat while youre there! Snow Dance line: There is decent riding out there.up with these trail changes, talking toTikTok could/should be a thing on You just have to be willing to trailer tobusiness owners and landowners daily,there. The map is available at: communicating the information withvast.evtrails.comWinter 2025 | 9'