b'Club Newsremoves snow we could be riding on. While some work has been underway on the power lines, we did not recommend riding there, just like we do not recommend riding sleds that are not legal. But that doesnt stop the freeloaders either way. The sheriffs department spent a day here on our tiny trails, and of four sleds checked, three had nothing required to legally ride. Sad to say, there are always more out there.For the first time ever, we had a beautiful groomed oval at the Winter The Vernon Trail Riders offered kids sledCarnival this year. As usual, the The Jacksonville EZ Riders thank theirrides on a groomed oval at the local Winterattendance was great. We look forward dedicated trails and grooming crew forCarnival, bringing joy to all who attended. to doing this annual event every year. tirelessly clearing debris and maintaining the trails in top condition. We would like to thank the Brattleboro repairing necessary equipmentRecreation Director Carol Lolat for breakdowns, and maintaining the trailsinviting us back every year.This year, we added a new restaurant,in the best shape possible. A big thankWe have resurrected an old Yamaha which brought our total to 12, andyou to each and every volunteer for theVK for another grooming machine! Big with the opening of two trails plannedtime you give, the work you do, andthank you to Ken Oliver for giving us a for next year, we will be adding 3for a great season. rebuilt engine! Also, thanks to George more, bringing our total to 15 eateriesCommunication with our membersHaesaert, who, along with myself, did via snowmobile. This spectacularand riders is important to us. Ourthe grunt work. Its been great having season was made possible thanks tomeetings are open to everyone, andthe snow, but unfortunate for George, the hard work of our groomers andwe are always in need of volunteers.who suffered a heart attack and has trail maintenance volunteers. PleasePlease consider becoming an activeended up sidelined from riding. That see our Facebook page for club news,member. We welcome and appreciatehas not stopped him from still helping meetings, and work weekends. Seeany amount of time or expertiseout, and he drives an hour both ways everyone next season and think snow! you can offer. Looking ahead, weto do it! Now thats dedication. Well, Stephanie Mitchell, Media Managerare excited to host our Landownersso until the next time, whatever you all dvsj.comDinner in April, a special opportunitydid to get snow, keep it up!Like us on Facebook to thank those who generously provideDon Rosinski, President access to our trails. Stay connectedLike us on Facebookwith us on Facebook and our website for upcoming events and details. Wishing you a great summer, stay safe, and well see you next year on the trails.Jacksonville EZ Riders Linda Binnix As our season nears its end, we remainezridersvt.com hopeful for more cold weather andLike us on Facebook Wardsboro Pathfinderssnow, knowing the sugar houses will be in full swing. We are grateful forWe hope youve been enjoying the the snow weve had and the greatsnow as much as we have here at riding that was available. IncredibleWardsboro Pathfinders.teamwork from our trail coordinator,As I write this, we are preparing for who continues communication andour first Rescue Ride-In since before collaboration between our club andVernon Trail Riders COVID, scheduled for Feb. 15 at the landowners as well as keeping ourWinter finally came, and in a big way!Stratton Recreation Area. We hope to trails open, and our groomer crew,For the first time in a long time, theraise funds for the Wardsboro Rescue who spent multiple hours keepingtrails were very well covered. Plus,Squad and our club. The ride-in has our trails in great shape after we gotwith the weather that followed, theyalways been popular, offering great consistent snow. These dedicatedbecame pretty much bulletproof!food and raffle prizes, and were and committed volunteers have beenWe opted to do minimal groominghoping for a big turnout. The 710 Trail cutting fallen trees and branches frombecause on our class of trail, it simplyis in the best shape its been in a long the countless number of windstorms, 26 | Snowmobile VERMONT'