Monday, December 31, 2007
12/31 Trail Report
The 6" of powder we received Sunday night and Monday morning did wonders for our trail conditions and thanks to the Ridge Runners groomers we have some great riding. These are some of the best early season conditions we have had in years so get out there and ride. Keep in mind that there are still some open waterbars and the ground is still not frozen in places so please proceed with caution.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
New Jersey Trooper helps out the club
Club member Chris Wozniak getting in some chainsaw time, clearing blowdowns on the trail. Chris is a NJ State Trooper spending some vacation time helping out the club. Thanks Chris.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Grooming Report
The Mad River Ridge Runners grooming fleet has been busy the last couple of days. Skip was out for 12 hours on Saturday and rolled the Camel's Hump loop all the way to the suspension bridge and back and then down to the Duxbury Store. Doug and Art went out yesterday and rolled the trail into town and then backtracked to Kenyon's and onward to the Duxbury Store.
Here are some pics that Art took while out grooming on Sunday.
Here are some pics that Art took while out grooming on Sunday.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Opening Day Nor'easter
Today's Nor'easter set us up for one of the finest days of powder riding that we can remember on opening day.
Thanks to the hard work of our exceptional volunteer groomers several of our trails including the Camels Hump loop to the suspension bridge at the Winooski River and back were in excellent shape today. Grooming will continue this week and conditions will improve as the trails set up.
Early season conditions do exist so watch out for fallen trees, stumps, rocks, open waterbars, and other hazards.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
December 2007 Newsletter
December 2007 Newsletter
President: Art Dages (496-2577)
Vice President: Howard Emerson III
Secretary: Cathi Dages
Treasurer: Lois De Heer
Trail Master: Marty De Heer (496-7051)
Ass’t Trail Master: Paul Pizzale (496-4476)
Safety Officer: Skip Wallace (244-1580)
We had our Annual Holiday Potluck, Yankee Gift Exchange and December meeting at the Fayston Town Hall on Tuesday, December 4,2007. Fifteen members attended.
The trails will open on Sunday, December 16th. Please refrain from riding on the trails until the official opening.
The Annual Hot Dog Roast will be Sunday, January 6, 2008. We will meet at Kenyon’s and will depart on sleds at 11am. Please bring your own hot dogs and drinks.
There is still time to take advantage of the VAST TMA Early Bird Program. After this Saturday, December 15th the price increases $30 for regular TMA’s. They can be purchased at Kenyon’s Variety Store or the Duxbury Store.
The first weekend in February is a tentative date for an overnight ride. More information to follow after the next meeting.
Next meeting will be the second Tuesday of the month, January 8, 2008 7:00 PM due to the holiday at the Fayston Town Hall. Hope to see you there!!
President: Art Dages (496-2577)
Vice President: Howard Emerson III
Secretary: Cathi Dages
Treasurer: Lois De Heer
Trail Master: Marty De Heer (496-7051)
Ass’t Trail Master: Paul Pizzale (496-4476)
Safety Officer: Skip Wallace (244-1580)
We had our Annual Holiday Potluck, Yankee Gift Exchange and December meeting at the Fayston Town Hall on Tuesday, December 4,2007. Fifteen members attended.
The trails will open on Sunday, December 16th. Please refrain from riding on the trails until the official opening.
The Annual Hot Dog Roast will be Sunday, January 6, 2008. We will meet at Kenyon’s and will depart on sleds at 11am. Please bring your own hot dogs and drinks.
There is still time to take advantage of the VAST TMA Early Bird Program. After this Saturday, December 15th the price increases $30 for regular TMA’s. They can be purchased at Kenyon’s Variety Store or the Duxbury Store.
The first weekend in February is a tentative date for an overnight ride. More information to follow after the next meeting.
Next meeting will be the second Tuesday of the month, January 8, 2008 7:00 PM due to the holiday at the Fayston Town Hall. Hope to see you there!!
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Snowmobile Safety Class
The Ridge Runner's safety officer Skip Wallace with the assistance of Tony Amenta taught our annual Snowmobile Safety Class at Reggie Orr's Shop this week. We had a strong turnout with 13 participants and everyone passed the class. It was great to see that this new generation of sledders is so enthusiastic about snowmobiling.
Friday, November 30, 2007
2002 Arctic Cat ZL 800EFI For Sale
2002 Arctic Cat ZL 800EFI
5,775 miles
144 studs
Rebuilt motor last season, new pistons & jugs
Excellent running sled in good condition
Majority of miles in Quebec
Stored in heated garage
$1,999.
Contact Art Dages at (802)496-2577
Monday, November 12, 2007
November 2007 Newsletter
November 2007 NEWSLETTER
President: Art Dages (496-2577)
Vice President: Howard Emerson III
Secretary: Cathi Dages
Treasurer: Lois De Heer
Trail Master: Marty De Heer (496-7051)
Ass’t Trail Master: Paul Pizzale (496-4476)
Safety Officer: Skip Wallace (244-1580)
We had our November meeting at the Fayston Town Hall on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Nine members attended.
Our Annual Raffle Dinner was a tremendous success. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make it a fun evening. A special thanks to the Kenyon’s. We would not have had such a great turn out without all their help and hard work.
TMA News: Lots of changes this year!
• Visit the VAST website for TMA questions http://vtvast.org/TMA/Form-info.htm
• Early Bird - Purchase your TMA prior to 12/15/07 to receive a 30% discount
• Forms are clearly marked for the type of TMA to be purchased (see attached)
• Non-resident Land Owner TMA’s – Remember you will need a copy of your 2007 paid tax bill
• Family TMA’s - snowmobiles must be registered to the same family member or the same family member's name must appear on each registration as the co-owner & same mailing address. First two TMAs purchased at the "Early Bird" or "Regular Season" rate for Regular or Volunteer categories. The third, fourth, fifth or any subsequent TMAs sold at 1/2 the applicable Regular rate
• Grooming Contribution- A donation to a grooming fund will go directly to our club
• Vermont Snow Trails Conservancy – A land trust to preserve open land for all winter recreation in Vermont. Your donation will go directly to VAST and is tax deductible
Holiday Pot Luck and Yankee Gift Exchange
Please bring a dish to share, drinks for yourself and a gift (no more than $10.00) for the Yankee Gift exchange to the December meeting.
Trail work continues! The work crew meet every Saturday @ 8am at Kenyon’s.
Next meeting and annual HOLIDAY POT LUCK DINNER/ YANKEE GIFT EXCHANGE: Tuesday December 4, 2007 6:00 PM at the Fayston Town Hall. Hope to see you there!!
Please contact Tony ( vastridgerunner@gmail.com ) if you have anything to be posted to the blog.
President: Art Dages (496-2577)
Vice President: Howard Emerson III
Secretary: Cathi Dages
Treasurer: Lois De Heer
Trail Master: Marty De Heer (496-7051)
Ass’t Trail Master: Paul Pizzale (496-4476)
Safety Officer: Skip Wallace (244-1580)
We had our November meeting at the Fayston Town Hall on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Nine members attended.
Our Annual Raffle Dinner was a tremendous success. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make it a fun evening. A special thanks to the Kenyon’s. We would not have had such a great turn out without all their help and hard work.
TMA News: Lots of changes this year!
• Visit the VAST website for TMA questions http://vtvast.org/TMA/Form-info.htm
• Early Bird - Purchase your TMA prior to 12/15/07 to receive a 30% discount
• Forms are clearly marked for the type of TMA to be purchased (see attached)
• Non-resident Land Owner TMA’s – Remember you will need a copy of your 2007 paid tax bill
• Family TMA’s - snowmobiles must be registered to the same family member or the same family member's name must appear on each registration as the co-owner & same mailing address. First two TMAs purchased at the "Early Bird" or "Regular Season" rate for Regular or Volunteer categories. The third, fourth, fifth or any subsequent TMAs sold at 1/2 the applicable Regular rate
• Grooming Contribution- A donation to a grooming fund will go directly to our club
• Vermont Snow Trails Conservancy – A land trust to preserve open land for all winter recreation in Vermont. Your donation will go directly to VAST and is tax deductible
Holiday Pot Luck and Yankee Gift Exchange
Please bring a dish to share, drinks for yourself and a gift (no more than $10.00) for the Yankee Gift exchange to the December meeting.
Trail work continues! The work crew meet every Saturday @ 8am at Kenyon’s.
Next meeting and annual HOLIDAY POT LUCK DINNER/ YANKEE GIFT EXCHANGE: Tuesday December 4, 2007 6:00 PM at the Fayston Town Hall. Hope to see you there!!
Please contact Tony ( vastridgerunner@gmail.com ) if you have anything to be posted to the blog.
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Trail Work Saturday November 3
Club members Reggie, Doug, Kevin, Skip, and Tony were out debrushing the trail from Reggie Orr's shop to the bottom of the steep pitch on the way up to Huntington. Doug brought out his New Holland tractor and moved several large hemlocks that had fallen along the trail during recent wind storms. Kerv and Skip also assisted in cleaning out a culvert that was completely clogged with leaves and debris.
The trail crew meets each and every Saturday morning at Kenyons store at 8AM. Working on the trails is a great way to get in shape for the upcoming season and we could sure use your help.
The trail crew meets each and every Saturday morning at Kenyons store at 8AM. Working on the trails is a great way to get in shape for the upcoming season and we could sure use your help.
Raffle Dinner
The Mad River Ridge Runners held another successful raffle dinner at the Montpelier Elks Club on Saturday October 20th. This dinner is the major fund raiser for the club and proceeds are used towards trail and bridge improvements. Special thanks go out to all of those businesses who donated this years prizes, our hard working club members who helped plan out and run this event and the folks at Poor Farm Trading for the donation of the Polaris sled.
Images by Marty Deheer.
Images by Marty Deheer.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
October 2007 Newsletter
October 2007 NEWSLETTER
President: Art Dages (496-2577)
Vice President: Howard Emerson III
Secretary: Cathi Dages
Treasurer: Lois De Heer
Trail Master: Marty De Heer (496-7051)
Ass’t Trail Master: Paul Pizzale (496-4476)
Safety Officer: Skip Wallace (244-1580)
We had our October meeting at the Fayston Town Hall on Tuesday, October 2, 2007. Eleven members attended.
Congratulations to Doug Wilson for receiving the Carmi Duos “Aim for Excellence Award”. This award is presented to a member who has shown outstanding contributions to snowmobiling. We are proud to recognize Doug for his dedication and hard work.
Don’t forget our Annual Raffle Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 20th at the Montpelier Elk’s Club. Social hour will begin at 6:00 pm and dinner will be at 7:00 pm.
New TMA changes will take effect this season, be sure to check the VAST newsletter or website for changes. www.vtvast.org
VAST is also offering an Early Bird TMA that will save you up to 30% over the regular season. In order to get that savings, you must purchase your TMA prior to December 15, 2007. TMA’s will again be available at Kenyon’s or the Duxbury store
We are still hard at work on the trails and need volunteers. The work crew meet every Saturday @ 8am at Kenyon’s.
Next meeting: Tuesday November 6 at 7:00 PM at the Fayston Town Hall. Hope to see you there!!
President: Art Dages (496-2577)
Vice President: Howard Emerson III
Secretary: Cathi Dages
Treasurer: Lois De Heer
Trail Master: Marty De Heer (496-7051)
Ass’t Trail Master: Paul Pizzale (496-4476)
Safety Officer: Skip Wallace (244-1580)
We had our October meeting at the Fayston Town Hall on Tuesday, October 2, 2007. Eleven members attended.
Congratulations to Doug Wilson for receiving the Carmi Duos “Aim for Excellence Award”. This award is presented to a member who has shown outstanding contributions to snowmobiling. We are proud to recognize Doug for his dedication and hard work.
Don’t forget our Annual Raffle Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 20th at the Montpelier Elk’s Club. Social hour will begin at 6:00 pm and dinner will be at 7:00 pm.
New TMA changes will take effect this season, be sure to check the VAST newsletter or website for changes. www.vtvast.org
VAST is also offering an Early Bird TMA that will save you up to 30% over the regular season. In order to get that savings, you must purchase your TMA prior to December 15, 2007. TMA’s will again be available at Kenyon’s or the Duxbury store
We are still hard at work on the trails and need volunteers. The work crew meet every Saturday @ 8am at Kenyon’s.
Next meeting: Tuesday November 6 at 7:00 PM at the Fayston Town Hall. Hope to see you there!!
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Harwood Bridge Day 2
The trail crew completed the reconstruction of the long bridge behind Harwood Union High School today and we now have a 14' wide bridge that should last for years to come. We had a good turnout of volunteers that included Art, Reggie, Kevin, Marty, Doug, Paul, Nicholas, and Tony.
We still have 80 miles of trails to brush so please come out and join us at Kenyons on Saturday mornings at 8AM. We need your help.
We still have 80 miles of trails to brush so please come out and join us at Kenyons on Saturday mornings at 8AM. We need your help.
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Harwood Bridge
The trail crew was out Saturday morning before the rain moved in. They stripped off the old decking and cut down some old dead leaning trees. Paul's tractor with the PTO winch was awsome. The lumber will be delivered during the week and next Saturday we will be re-decking the bridge.
Photos by Art Dages.
Photos by Art Dages.
Monday, October 01, 2007
New Bridge At Turner's Farm
The volunteer trail crew was busy in September and rebuilt the bridge at the Turner Farm in Waitsfield. Special thanks to Marty De Heer, Paul and Nicholas Pizzale, Reggie Orr, and Kevin Van Schaick for all of their hard work and for our beautiful new bridge.
We still have another bridge to rebuild behind Harwood Union High School and 80 miles of debrushing to complete before the snow falls. Please come out and lend a hand, we need your help more than ever this fall. The trail crew meets each and every Saturday morning at Kenyons in Waitsfield. New and old members are always welcome.
All images were taken by Kevin Van Schaick
We still have another bridge to rebuild behind Harwood Union High School and 80 miles of debrushing to complete before the snow falls. Please come out and lend a hand, we need your help more than ever this fall. The trail crew meets each and every Saturday morning at Kenyons in Waitsfield. New and old members are always welcome.
All images were taken by Kevin Van Schaick
Sunday, September 30, 2007
40th Annual VAST Meeting
The 40th Annual VAST Meeting was held on Saturday at the Champlain Valley Exposition.
Doug Wilson, Mary De Heer, Art Dages, and Tony Amenta represented the Mad River Ridge Runners.
The highlight of the meeting was when our own Doug Wilson was presented the Carmi Duos "Aim For Excellence Award" by VAST president Ann Shangraw. Congratulations go out to Doug for winning this prestigous and well deserved award.
There were several antique sleds on display including this Raider twin track snowmobile in mint condition.
The night ended with the cutting of the 40th Anniversary Cake.
Doug Wilson, Mary De Heer, Art Dages, and Tony Amenta represented the Mad River Ridge Runners.
The highlight of the meeting was when our own Doug Wilson was presented the Carmi Duos "Aim For Excellence Award" by VAST president Ann Shangraw. Congratulations go out to Doug for winning this prestigous and well deserved award.
There were several antique sleds on display including this Raider twin track snowmobile in mint condition.
The night ended with the cutting of the 40th Anniversary Cake.
Monday, September 17, 2007
September 2007 Newsletter
September 2007 NEWSLETTER
President: Art Dages (496-2577)
Vice President: Howard Emerson III
Secretary: Cathi Dages
Treasurer: Lois De Heer
Trail Master: Marty De Heer (496-7051)
Ass’t Trail Master: Paul Pizzale (496-4476)
Safety Officer: Skip Wallace (244-1580)
We had our September meeting and annual pot luck dinner at the Fayston Town Hall on Tuesday, September 4, 2007. Nineteen members attended.
Our Annual Raffle Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 20th at the Montpelier Elk’s Club. 100 tickets are being sold at $110.00 and will be available for pick up after October 1, 2007 at Kenyon’s. A ticket is a chance to win a 2008 Polaris Supersport 550 sled and a voucher for 2 dinners. Social hour will begin at 6:00 pm and dinner will be at 7:00 pm. It’s a lot fun and a good night out with your friends and neighbors. Volunteers are needed to help. Donations are also requested as raffle prizes. If you have a prize to donate please contact any club officer for pick up.
Be sure to read the current issue of the VAST News. There are a lot of proposed TMA changes to take effect this season. Those changes will be voted on and finalized at the Annual VAST meeting on September 29th.
As with every Fall season there is plenty of trail work to be completed. Two bridges need to be re-decked and the trails need to be debushed and signed. Volunteers are needed. The work crew meet every Saturday @ 8am at Kenyon’s. Come on out, it’s a good time to be on the trails. It’s a great time to meet club members and enjoy the outdoors. Just bring work gloves, water, and a box lunch.
MRRR blog site is: http://madriverridgerunners.blogspot.com.
Please contact Tony ( vastridgerunner@gmail.com ) if you have anything to be posted. This site is updated regularly and provides current information about club happenings.
Next meeting: Tuesday October 3rd 7:00 PM at the Fayston Town Hall. Hope to see you there!!
President: Art Dages (496-2577)
Vice President: Howard Emerson III
Secretary: Cathi Dages
Treasurer: Lois De Heer
Trail Master: Marty De Heer (496-7051)
Ass’t Trail Master: Paul Pizzale (496-4476)
Safety Officer: Skip Wallace (244-1580)
We had our September meeting and annual pot luck dinner at the Fayston Town Hall on Tuesday, September 4, 2007. Nineteen members attended.
Our Annual Raffle Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 20th at the Montpelier Elk’s Club. 100 tickets are being sold at $110.00 and will be available for pick up after October 1, 2007 at Kenyon’s. A ticket is a chance to win a 2008 Polaris Supersport 550 sled and a voucher for 2 dinners. Social hour will begin at 6:00 pm and dinner will be at 7:00 pm. It’s a lot fun and a good night out with your friends and neighbors. Volunteers are needed to help. Donations are also requested as raffle prizes. If you have a prize to donate please contact any club officer for pick up.
Be sure to read the current issue of the VAST News. There are a lot of proposed TMA changes to take effect this season. Those changes will be voted on and finalized at the Annual VAST meeting on September 29th.
As with every Fall season there is plenty of trail work to be completed. Two bridges need to be re-decked and the trails need to be debushed and signed. Volunteers are needed. The work crew meet every Saturday @ 8am at Kenyon’s. Come on out, it’s a good time to be on the trails. It’s a great time to meet club members and enjoy the outdoors. Just bring work gloves, water, and a box lunch.
MRRR blog site is: http://madriverridgerunners.blogspot.com.
Please contact Tony ( vastridgerunner@gmail.com ) if you have anything to be posted. This site is updated regularly and provides current information about club happenings.
Next meeting: Tuesday October 3rd 7:00 PM at the Fayston Town Hall. Hope to see you there!!
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Cider House BBQ and Pub
We added a new link to the clubs blog today. The Cider House BBQ and Pub is located on the trail just over the suspension bridge in Waterbury. You might remember the location as the old Farr's Roadhouse. Don't forget to check them out this winter.
Thursday, August 09, 2007
2007-2008 SEASON KICK-OFF NEWSLETTER
President: Art Dages (496-2577)
Vice President: Howard Emerson III
Secretary: Cathi Dages
Treasurer: Lois De Heer
Trail Master: Marty De Heer (496-7051)
Ass’t Trail Master: Paul Pizzale (496-4476)
Safety Officer: Skip Wallace (244-1580)
2007-2008 SEASON KICK-OFF NEWSLETTER
The first club meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at the Fayston Town Hall. We start the season with a Potluck dinner beginning at 6:00 pm. Please bring a dish to share and your own drinks. Club business will start at 7:00 pm.
Our Annual Raffle Dinner will be, Saturday, October 20th at the Elk’s club in Montpelier. 100 tickets at $110.00 will be raffled for a new snowmobile. If you would like to donate a raffle prize or are willing to help request gifts from local businesses please contact Kathi Orr at 496-4161.
Trail maintenance is scheduled for every Saturday and will begin September 8, 2007. If you are available please meet at Kenyon’s at 8:00am. We have new projects and regular trail maintenance and will need lots of help.
To receive newsletters via email please notify Tony Amenta at vastridgerunner@gmail.com
Next meeting: September 4, 2007 – 7:00 PM at the Fayston Town Hall. Potluck starts at 6:00 PM
Vice President: Howard Emerson III
Secretary: Cathi Dages
Treasurer: Lois De Heer
Trail Master: Marty De Heer (496-7051)
Ass’t Trail Master: Paul Pizzale (496-4476)
Safety Officer: Skip Wallace (244-1580)
2007-2008 SEASON KICK-OFF NEWSLETTER
The first club meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at the Fayston Town Hall. We start the season with a Potluck dinner beginning at 6:00 pm. Please bring a dish to share and your own drinks. Club business will start at 7:00 pm.
Our Annual Raffle Dinner will be, Saturday, October 20th at the Elk’s club in Montpelier. 100 tickets at $110.00 will be raffled for a new snowmobile. If you would like to donate a raffle prize or are willing to help request gifts from local businesses please contact Kathi Orr at 496-4161.
Trail maintenance is scheduled for every Saturday and will begin September 8, 2007. If you are available please meet at Kenyon’s at 8:00am. We have new projects and regular trail maintenance and will need lots of help.
To receive newsletters via email please notify Tony Amenta at vastridgerunner@gmail.com
Next meeting: September 4, 2007 – 7:00 PM at the Fayston Town Hall. Potluck starts at 6:00 PM
Monday, May 14, 2007
May 2007 Newsletter
President: Art Dages (496-2577)
Vice President: Howard Emerson
Secretary: Cathi Dages
Treasurer: Lois De Heer
Trail Master: Marty De Heer (496-7051)
Ass’t Trail Master: Paul Pizzale (496-4476)
Safety Officer: Skip Wallace (244-1580)
MAY 2007 NEWSLETTER
We had our May meeting at the Fayston Town Hall on Tuesday, May 1, 2007. Eight members attended.
CLUB OFFICERS ELECTION RESULTS
President: Art Dages
Vice President: Howard Emerson III
Secretary: Cathi Dages
Treasurer: Lois De Heer
Trail Master: Marty De Heer
Ass’t Trail Master: Paul Pizzale
Safety Officer: Skip Wallace
Special thanks to outgoing Vice President- Tony Amenta for his service to the club
LANDOWNERS APPRECIATION
Maple syrup will be distributed to all landowners as a token of our appreciation. Without the support of the landowners we would not have a great trail system. If you are willing to help distribute maple syrup to the landowners please contact Art Dages.
POT LUCK BBQ
Our last meeting for the summer will be a pot luck BBQ at the Dages’ Residence (119 Riverview Road, Waitsfield) at 6:00 pm. Please bring something to grill and a side dish or dessert to share. Also bring your own drinks and lawn chairs.
MRRR blog site is: http://madriverridgerunners.blogspot.com.
Please contact Tony ( vastridgerunner@gmail.com ) if you have anything to be posted. This site is updated regularly and provides current information about club happenings.
Next meeting: Tuesday, June 5th Pot Luck BBQ at Dages’. Hope to see you there!!
Vice President: Howard Emerson
Secretary: Cathi Dages
Treasurer: Lois De Heer
Trail Master: Marty De Heer (496-7051)
Ass’t Trail Master: Paul Pizzale (496-4476)
Safety Officer: Skip Wallace (244-1580)
MAY 2007 NEWSLETTER
We had our May meeting at the Fayston Town Hall on Tuesday, May 1, 2007. Eight members attended.
CLUB OFFICERS ELECTION RESULTS
President: Art Dages
Vice President: Howard Emerson III
Secretary: Cathi Dages
Treasurer: Lois De Heer
Trail Master: Marty De Heer
Ass’t Trail Master: Paul Pizzale
Safety Officer: Skip Wallace
Special thanks to outgoing Vice President- Tony Amenta for his service to the club
LANDOWNERS APPRECIATION
Maple syrup will be distributed to all landowners as a token of our appreciation. Without the support of the landowners we would not have a great trail system. If you are willing to help distribute maple syrup to the landowners please contact Art Dages.
POT LUCK BBQ
Our last meeting for the summer will be a pot luck BBQ at the Dages’ Residence (119 Riverview Road, Waitsfield) at 6:00 pm. Please bring something to grill and a side dish or dessert to share. Also bring your own drinks and lawn chairs.
MRRR blog site is: http://madriverridgerunners.blogspot.com.
Please contact Tony ( vastridgerunner@gmail.com ) if you have anything to be posted. This site is updated regularly and provides current information about club happenings.
Next meeting: Tuesday, June 5th Pot Luck BBQ at Dages’. Hope to see you there!!
Thursday, April 26, 2007
April 2007 Newsletter
APRIL 2007 NEWSLETTER
We had our April meeting at the Fayston Town Hall on Tuesday, April 3, 2007.
Nine members attended.
TRAILS
The trails are officially closed for the season. 175 TMA’s were purchased for the 2006-2007 season.
SLATE OF OFFICERS
The following nominations were made and will be voted on at the May meeting:
President: Art Dages
Vice President: Howard L. Emerson III
Secretary: Cathi Dages
Treasurer: Lois De Heer
Trailmaster: Marty De Heer
Ass’t Trailmaster: Paul Pizzale
Safety Officer: Skip Wallace
Write–in nominations are welcome.
Next meeting: May 1, 2007, 7:00 PM at the Fayston Town Hall. Hope to see you there!!
We had our April meeting at the Fayston Town Hall on Tuesday, April 3, 2007.
Nine members attended.
TRAILS
The trails are officially closed for the season. 175 TMA’s were purchased for the 2006-2007 season.
SLATE OF OFFICERS
The following nominations were made and will be voted on at the May meeting:
President: Art Dages
Vice President: Howard L. Emerson III
Secretary: Cathi Dages
Treasurer: Lois De Heer
Trailmaster: Marty De Heer
Ass’t Trailmaster: Paul Pizzale
Safety Officer: Skip Wallace
Write–in nominations are welcome.
Next meeting: May 1, 2007, 7:00 PM at the Fayston Town Hall. Hope to see you there!!
Friday, March 30, 2007
Club Meeting--Tuesday April 3
Our next club meeting will be held at the Fayston Town Hall on Tuesday April 3 at 7PM.
We have many things to discuss including the nomination of club officers as well as new trail projects and late summer trail work.
Hope to see you there.
We have many things to discuss including the nomination of club officers as well as new trail projects and late summer trail work.
Hope to see you there.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Saturday's Hot Dog Roast and Ride
Members of the Ridge Runners met at 10AM at the Gravel Pit and rode up through Camels Hump State Park and then up to the top of the Huntington Ridge. We found good snow up in the park and at the top of the ridge and little to no snow in between. The snow was melting fast and sadly the season has come to an end unless we receive another storm.
Smokey Bear is prowd of Reggie for safely extinguishing the fire.
Smokey Bear is prowd of Reggie for safely extinguishing the fire.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
March Newsletter
MARCH 2007 NEWSLETTER
Our March meeting was held at the Fayston Town Hall on Tuesday, March 13th, 2006. Ten members attended.
Special thanks from all the club members who were out enjoying the trails while our groomers were out working. Thank you Doug Wilson, Paul Pizzale, Skip Wallace, Peanut Ferris, Michael Quinneville, Stewart Holstrom and Lenny Scofield for a great job this season
Our annual progressive dinner was a great success with twenty-one members enjoying good food and great company. We also enjoyed perfect weather and perfect trail conditions. Thanks to our hosts: Reggie & Kathi Orr, Paul Pizzale, Bettina Olivera, and Franz Kluckner.
The MRRR blog site is: http://madriverridgerunners.blogspot.com. Please contact Tony vastridgerunner@gmail.com if you have anything to be posted. Tony continues to update the site regularly and provide current information about club happenings.
It is that time of year when we vote for a new slate of officers. If you are interested in any position, please Contact Art Dages or come to the April meeting. The nominations will be accepted at the April meeting and the slate of officers will be voted on at the May meeting.
Next meeting: April 3,2007 - 7:00 PM at the Fayston Town Hall. Hope to see you there!!
Our March meeting was held at the Fayston Town Hall on Tuesday, March 13th, 2006. Ten members attended.
Special thanks from all the club members who were out enjoying the trails while our groomers were out working. Thank you Doug Wilson, Paul Pizzale, Skip Wallace, Peanut Ferris, Michael Quinneville, Stewart Holstrom and Lenny Scofield for a great job this season
Our annual progressive dinner was a great success with twenty-one members enjoying good food and great company. We also enjoyed perfect weather and perfect trail conditions. Thanks to our hosts: Reggie & Kathi Orr, Paul Pizzale, Bettina Olivera, and Franz Kluckner.
The MRRR blog site is: http://madriverridgerunners.blogspot.com. Please contact Tony vastridgerunner@gmail.com if you have anything to be posted. Tony continues to update the site regularly and provide current information about club happenings.
It is that time of year when we vote for a new slate of officers. If you are interested in any position, please Contact Art Dages or come to the April meeting. The nominations will be accepted at the April meeting and the slate of officers will be voted on at the May meeting.
Next meeting: April 3,2007 - 7:00 PM at the Fayston Town Hall. Hope to see you there!!
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Late Winter Snowstorm!!!
Over the last few days we received 20-30" of light dry powder and conditions have improved dramtically. Our groomers were out in full force and the majority of our trail system has now been groomed. Conditions are great for this time of the year and everyone should get out and ride while they can.
The following pics were taken on Sunday 3/18.
The following pics were taken on Sunday 3/18.
Friday, March 16, 2007
Winter Storm Warning
Time to gas up the sleds.......
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BURLINGTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM SATURDAY FOR THE ENTIRE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY AND THE NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST SECTIONS OF VERMONT. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
SNOW WILL OVERSPREAD THE AREA TONIGHT AND BE HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH THE MORNING HOURS ON SATURDAY. THE SNOW WILL PERSIST SATURDAY AFTERNOON BEFORE TAPERING OFF A BIT SATURDAY NIGHT. TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE ENTIRE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY...AND THE NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST SECTIONS OF VERMONT WILL BE IN THE 12 TO 20 INCH RANGE. GUSTY NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY WILL RESULT IN SOME BLOWING SNOW AND ENHANCE THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS.
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BURLINGTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM SATURDAY FOR THE ENTIRE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY AND THE NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST SECTIONS OF VERMONT. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
SNOW WILL OVERSPREAD THE AREA TONIGHT AND BE HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH THE MORNING HOURS ON SATURDAY. THE SNOW WILL PERSIST SATURDAY AFTERNOON BEFORE TAPERING OFF A BIT SATURDAY NIGHT. TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE ENTIRE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY...AND THE NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST SECTIONS OF VERMONT WILL BE IN THE 12 TO 20 INCH RANGE. GUSTY NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY WILL RESULT IN SOME BLOWING SNOW AND ENHANCE THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Winter Storm Watch
The heavy rain, temps in the 50's and fog this past week has taken its toll on our trail system. The Mad River was at flood stage earlier today and the fields along the river were flooded. It was starting to look like the season was over and then the National Weather Service released this forecast.
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BURLINGTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH FOR NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST VERMONT...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
A TOTAL SNOW AND SLEET ACCUMULATION OF 10 TO 20 INCHES IS EXPECTED BY EARLY SATURDAY EVENING...WITH THE HEAVIEST ACCUMULATIONS EXPECTED OVER THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS.
SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP FRIDAY NIGHT AND BECOME HEAVY AFTER MIDNIGHT. THE HEAVY SNOW WILL CONTINUE INTO EARLY SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND MAY BE BRIEFLY MIXED WITH SLEET AT TIMES.
PLEASE STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...YOUR LOCAL MEDIA...OR GO TO WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BURLINGTON FOR FURTHER UPDATES ON THIS DEVELOPING WINTER STORM.
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BURLINGTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH FOR NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST VERMONT...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
A TOTAL SNOW AND SLEET ACCUMULATION OF 10 TO 20 INCHES IS EXPECTED BY EARLY SATURDAY EVENING...WITH THE HEAVIEST ACCUMULATIONS EXPECTED OVER THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS.
SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP FRIDAY NIGHT AND BECOME HEAVY AFTER MIDNIGHT. THE HEAVY SNOW WILL CONTINUE INTO EARLY SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND MAY BE BRIEFLY MIXED WITH SLEET AT TIMES.
PLEASE STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...YOUR LOCAL MEDIA...OR GO TO WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BURLINGTON FOR FURTHER UPDATES ON THIS DEVELOPING WINTER STORM.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Morrisville Overnight Ride
Members of the Ridge Runners went on an overnight ride to Morrisville this weekend. We left from Kenyon's on Saturday morning and were treated to 10" of fresh powder on top of a nicely groomed base. The group rode over to Northfield and then through Williamstown, Barre, and Plainfield eventually stopping for lunch and gas in Hardwick. After a quick meal, we rode over Lake Elmore ending up in Morrisville with 110 miles on the trip odometer for the day. We enjoyed drinks and dinner at the Charlmont Restaurant and an overnight stay at the Sunset Motor Inn.
On Sunday morning we awoke to another 6" of fresh snow and headed west on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail rail trail Johnson stopping in Jeffersonville for gas. We continued west until reaching Essex where we then turned south through Underhill, Richmond, Bolton, and Waterbury before eventually riding over the Winooski River suspension bridge and back into Ridge Runner territory. Everyone had a blast and the total trip distance was 200 miles.
On Sunday morning we awoke to another 6" of fresh snow and headed west on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail rail trail Johnson stopping in Jeffersonville for gas. We continued west until reaching Essex where we then turned south through Underhill, Richmond, Bolton, and Waterbury before eventually riding over the Winooski River suspension bridge and back into Ridge Runner territory. Everyone had a blast and the total trip distance was 200 miles.
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