b'Trails ReportBy Matt Tetreault, VAST Trails AdministratorMatt Tetreault hauled parts and equipment to help repair the Mountain Tamers groomer during a trailside breakdown. spoke to was having a blast! In addition to snowmobiling, I wasit was snowmobiling, skiing, or Upon my arrival home, I was able toalso able to get out snowshoeingsome other form. Maybe you enjoy start riding the trails around Centraland do some downhill skiing asshoveling or plowing snow! As the Vermont with friends and family.well, along with a couple of days ofsugar makers take over and we all There were some great rides, somesliding. I was even able to help withstart summarizing our snowmobiles to places I havent been able to get totrailside groomer repairs one fineand cussing out the plow guy (thats in at least a few years. I was able today, which is what the photo is of.me in my household) about the lawn take some of my favorite trails andAn old sled made by Ski-Doo workedas the snow reveals whats left behind, make some excellent loops, right upwell for hauling in the poor operatorour thoughts here at VAST are turning until the end of the season, whichwho walked out of the woods at 11to the Spring Construction Course, is happening right now as I writep.m. the night before at -14, alongwhich were currently working on, this article. It was nice for all thewith another helper and the toolsalong with the multiple grant-in-aid volunteers and snowmobilers whoand equipment needed to makeprograms that clubs will be applying support VAST every year to finallythe temporary repair to the drivefor starting any day now. Theres reap the benefits of the hard work thathose that failed. I loved the way thenever a dull moment, and before we goes into this activity year-round. Theshadows of the trees showed acrossknow it, well be looking at grooming hardships, the stress from the last twothe snow. contracts and the onset of what is years of flooding, were able to subsideIn summary, I was able to enjoyhopefully another great winter.for a short while as we got to enjoythis great winter, which was betterHopefully, you all have a safe and what we love. I felt reinvigorated, to athan last year and good in manyenjoyable spring, summer, and fall, degree, although I wish I were ridingrespects. I hope all of you were ableand we look forward to seeing you at right now! to enjoy the season as well, whetherthe Annual Meeting or on the trails next winter.Late Winter 2025 | 11'