b'Make a Difference Nominate SomeoneNOMINATIONS AREDUEMay 1, 2026VAST volunteers and clubs are dedicated andcommitted all year long. Please take the time to nominate someone who deserves recognition.Horizon VolunteerTrailblazerSnowmobiler of the YearSnowmobile Family of the Year Jr. Snowmobiler of the Year (age limit 15) Dealer of the Year Snowmobile Club of the YearAwards for ClubsTrail RelatedMost Improved Trails Best Signed TrailsBest Groomed Trails Trail Project of the YearClub News To obtain nomination forms go to vtvast.org/awards.htmlSafety Check Day/Ride-In with theTwo $2500 Snow Fleas at the Cook Shack. Two great club events and food at one location! We have a bridge sponsorshipSCHOLARSHIPSprogram and are excited and grateful that we now have eight amazing bridge sponsors: Blackstone Williams, Bruce Ingerson Memorial, Crockers Boatyard, Diamond Realty, Jacks Drive 55, Jon Manafort Memorial,APPLICATIONS AREDUEMARCH 1, 2026Petes Painting, The Marina at Hingham Harbor. Reach out if youdVAST awards two $2,500 scholarships annually.VAST like to sponsor a bridge as well. Look for their signs as you cross the bridges.Scholarship Awards are open to VAST members, their spouses and/or Big shoutout and thanks to SignProdependents of all ages to help you further your education in any post and sponsors for their help! secondary school, including vocational/technical education.Lots of great trail work done. CheckTwo Chances to Win!The applications of the top five finalists will our website for news on reroutes.also be submitted for consideration to the Northeast Chapter of Important to note is we are off one road (North Hill Pent Rd./127A), butthe International Snowmobile Councils (NEISC) Scholarship Awards onto another on 127 on Godfrey Rd. &program. The NEISC awards two $500 scholarship awards annually.South Hill Rd., which is a curfewed, super-sensitive 15 mph area. WarmingAll applications must be postmarked or faxed NO later than March 1, 2026. Hut at WR41 is stocked with free hotFor application go to: vtvast.org/scholarships.html or call (802) 229-0005cocoa on open weekends. Please send all applications to:Big thanks to landowners and those26 Vast Lane, Barre, VT 05641|fax: 802-223-4316| email: office@vtvast.orgwho donate critical $, materials, and hours. You are invaluable!Tina Berge, Secretary ludlowsidehillcronchers.comWhat does a VAST Safety Ambassador Like us on Facebook Team Member do?BORN AFTERTalks to visitors about where to ride, conditions and best places to stay, park, eat or gas up JULY 1, 1983? Sometimes rides with visitors or others who want someone to go with themRides our trails, making sure trails are well marked and letting clubs know if hazards are present or signs missingHelps law enforcement at safety checks or accidents by securing trail area, helping first responders to get to the sceneIn general, is helpful and committed to keeping Vermont the best snowmobile destination in the NortheastA SAFETY COURSE To find out more about our team and this program go to VTVAST.orgIS REQUIRED!or contact Cindy Locke at cindy@vtvast.org, 802-229-0005 x111If you were born after July 1, 1983 and are 12 years of age or older, Vermont law requires you to take a safety course before operating on VAST trails. You must carry proof of certification while riding.Take the course online at snowmobile-ed.com/vermont30 | Snowmobile Vermont'