1/17/25
We’re excited to announce that we’re just over a month into the 2025 season and halfway through January! It’s fantastic to see regions across Vermont transitioning from "red" (closed) to "yellow" (caution), and best of all, some lucky clubs are shining bright in "green" (open)! Before you embark on your adventure, check out the new VAST app, "VT VAST Snowmobile Trails." Many clubs also post the latest updates and photos on their Facebook pages.
As you gear up to hit the trails and log those well-deserved miles, keep these important points in mind:
- Expect early season conditions in many areas marked "caution," which could feature hazards like low branches, water bars, and snow drifts. Staying alert is crucial!
- Show courtesy to fellow riders and respect landowner property; together, we can maintain a positive community.
- Stay on trails and always remember to Lead Right and Ride Right for everyone's safety.
- Your 2025 VAST TMA, current insurance card, and if you were born after July 1, 1983, your snowmobile safety card.
Most importantly, let’s make this season memorable—Have fun, Ride safely, and Think snow!
Please check the map below or with local clubs on their social media pages for the most up-to-date information.
Vermont law states that you must operate your snowmobile at a speed that is reasonable and prudent, taking into consideration current conditions, trail traffic, and other hazards present on the trail.
No ice is safe ice!
VAST Snowmobile Season is defined under the Vermont State Statues, Title 23, Chapter 29 § 3201. “Closed season” shall be defined as the time from April 16 to December 15. This means that VAST trails may legally be opened for use by clubs beginning on December 16th until April 15th.
VAST/Clubs can open and close trails at their discretion between December 16th and April 15th. This discretion is based on several factors including, but not limited to conditions of the trail beneath the snow, snow conditions and landowner requests. The ability for VAST/Clubs to open and close trails at their discretion is defined in the Vermont Statutes, Title 23, Chapter 29, § 3206 which reads; (a) A person shall operate, or cause to be operated, a snowmobile only in accordance with this chapter. (b) A snowmobile shall not be operated………….(23) During the open season when the Statewide Snowmobile Trail System has not been officially opened by the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers, Inc., due to lack of snow or for temporary closures caused by lack of snow or dangerous trail conditions.
CLICK HERE FOR THE NEW TRAILS MAP!
VAST launched a new app for the 2025 season. If you have the VAST Trails App from last season, please delete and remove it, as this app is no longer available on the app store and won't be receiving updates. Search VT VAST Snowmobile Trails in the Apple or Google Play store.
If you have any additional questions or need support with the app, please reach out to vast@evtrails.com
There are 2 versions of the App
Free: Trail Conditions, Services, Points of Interest, Junctions, Trail Markers
Enhanced ($4.99 per year): All of the options in the Free version in addition to Grooming Conditions, Snow Depth and Satellite view.
Download the app with service/Wi-Fi and preferably launch it initially when service/Wi-Fi is available for the most up-to-date conditions. After that, the app should be accessible without service/Wi-Fi.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to work through some bugs with the new app and map, Think Snow!
