b'Club Newssnow so we can get some riding in toward the tail end of the season.Chris Keen, Secretary andoversnowriders.com Like us on FacebookChester Snowmobile ClubAfter we, and volunteers from clubs all across Vermont, worked so hard to get the trails ready for the riding season Barnard Mountainviewersand early snow in December, Mother Nature has been a big disappointment.Chester Snowmobile Club annual kids ride.Waiting is the name of the game rightWeve had rain and warm temps now. Were just waiting for Motherimpacting many areas of Vermont. Nature to cooperate with us so weWhat the rain and ice have broughtoperator, to the team.can ride. Once we get more snow, ouris more work, which means we are whole trail system will be able to openstill out clearing trails. Our trails wereBy the time you read this, we will up. As of this writing, the higher- opened, then closed, then opened butprobably have held our annual kids elevation trails have been groomed,closed again. Unfortunately, this seemsride, which is one of our favorite but there is not much out there now toto be the normal over the last fewevents, giving the youngest folks work with. seasons. There is still a lot of seasonan opportunity to drive a mini Our volunteers have been busy gettingahead, so good riding is ahead of us,snowmobile on a closed course. Often, trails cleared and putting signs up,lets hope. its their first time riding. Hopefully, working on the groomer, and planningTo help compact our trails andthese riders will become the next events. The groomer operators havebuild a secure base, we purchased ageneration to keep our sport alive and been trying to get out and do whatsnow roller. To everyone who keepsactive.they can with what we have so far.supporting our fundraising efforts,On March 1, we will hold our annual Thank you, volunteers, your help isthis is your money at work. We alsopoker run, a great, fun family event. invaluable. welcomed Nick, our newest groomerHope you can join us. Find the details We held our annual Snow Ball on Jan. 10 with live music from the band Something Reckless. A huge thank you to club member Devin Noyes and his band for a great performance. A great time was had by all.To our generous landowners, we are grateful for your support year after year. Thank you for letting us get out and enjoy this sport and beautiful Barnard.Upcoming events: Feb. 14 is our poker ride and Feb. 28 is our trailside cookout. Check our Facebook page for more details about our upcoming events as they get closer.Kaleigh Rhoades, Club News Correspondent Like us on Facebook Winter 2026 | 27'