Current trail conditions and March 13th Sledding

Trails Update: The groomers have been out with the compactor bar only. If we fair well through this next bought of rain they will be out and about with the drag.

Higher elevation trails  All trails have been over with the compactor bar. Northfield has not been opened up.

Lower elevations: The fields are  currently CLOSED. The groomer has not been across the valley floor. There are ice chunks and debris littering the fields. Even with the new snow, lots of water is still sitting in the fields, meaning slush and other unseen dangers. 

Here is some Eye Candy of playing in the fields at kenyon's with blue sky and DEEP snow.

TRAIL CLOSURE Rt100 corridor from the Duxbury Store to junction WN58-at the outhouse. Please respect the landowner’s request.

Happy Riding. Be safe and aware of the changing conditions.

Cari Wilson

MRRR President

There will be a fire to roast hotdogs and marshmallows. The sledding hill will be groomed for fast fun and snowmobiles will be available to tow folks up the hill.  Bring your own sleds, hotdogs, drinks and something to share if you like.  Hope to see you there.

Event: Sledding Party & Hotdog Roast

Day:  Sunday March 13^th

Time: 10:30am to 2:00pm  

Place: Sharpshooters Road, N. Fayston VT

Call me at 496-3836 if you need directions. 

Cari Wilson

MRRR President

HOt dog roast and sledding

There will be a fire to roast hotdogs and marshmallows. The sledding hill will be groomed for fast fun and snowmobiles will be available to tow folks up the hill.  Bring your own sleds, hotdogs, drinks and something to share if you like.  Hope to see you there.

Event: Sledding Party & Hotdog Roast

Day:  Sunday March 13^th

Time: 10:30am to 2:00pm  

Place: Sharpshooters Road, N. Fayston VT

Call me at 496-3836 if you need directions. 

Cari Wilson

MRRR President

Trail update

Trails Update: Lots of rain and flooding Sunday, then 18 inches plus of snow downtown Sunday night and Monday. WOW!!

Higher elevation trails  are deep with new snow; 2 or more feet with lots of drifting.  The groomers will be breaking out trails this week, starting with the roads in the log job.

Lower elevations: The fields are  currently CLOSED till the groomers can get out there and assess the situation. Yesterday the fields were covered with 2-3 feet of water. There are ice chunks and debris littering the fields. Even with the new snow, lots of water is still sitting in the fields, meaning slush and other unseen dangers.

TRAIL CLOSURE Rt100 corridor from the Duxbury Store to junction WN58-at the outhouse. Please respect the landowner’s request.

Happy Riding. Be safe and aware of the changing conditions.

Cari Wilson

MRRR President

SPECIAL PLACE & TIME THIS MONTH FOR OUR CLUB MEETING

SPECIAL PLACE & TIME THIS MONTH FOR OUR CLUB MEETING, due to Town Meeting Day.

The meeting will be at the Big Picture Theater & Café at 7:30.  You could ride in on your sled and/or have dinner before the meeting. Hope you can make it.

Event: Club Meeting 

Day:  Tuesday, March 1^st , 2011

Time: 7:30 pm

Place: Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, VT

 Anyone interested in a Wednesday Night Ride? They have been setting out weekly from Kenyon’s at 6:00pm. Come join us.

Cari Wilson,

MRRR President

Cari Wilson,
MRRR President

Special Meeting Place, thank you note and meeting new people.

SPECIAL PLACE & TIME THIS MONTH FOR OUR CLUB MEETING, due to Town Meeting Day.

The meeting will be at the Big Picture Theater & Café at 7:30.  You could ride in on your sled and/or have dinner before the meeting. Hope you can make it.

Event: Club Meeting 

Day:  Tuesday, March 1^st , 2011

Time: 7:30 pm

Place: Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, VT

 Anyone interested in a Wednesday Night Ride? They have been setting out weekly from Kenyon’s at 6:00pm. Come join us.

While I was unloading at Kenyon's something caught my eye.  Right next to me,  there were two friends and their son unloading.  2 sleds and a motocross bike with a track.  I walked over and said hello.  His first words were "go get your helmet and try it out"  Both really friendly guys taking their son out for his first day on the trails.  Thank you again for letting me try it out.  Hope to run into them both again.  

Let me say that it was a little icy but with some practice and some fresh snow.  This thing would be a ton of fun!!!!

I got a call from a friend who lives south of here.  He wanted me to give him rides to the top so he could ski.  The sno mo was more fun than the skiing  but don't tell him that.

Here is a thank you note from Judy in S. Burlington 

Your trails were amazing today, thank you so much for all the volunteer effort. 

Again, thank you

Judy from S. Burlington

TRAIL UPDATE:

All the trails were groomed prior to the new snow today, about 10” in the valley. Northfield, the Duxbury Store, the valley floor and the fields were groomed today. The remainder of the trail system, Camel’s Hump, Log Job and Huntington are scheduled to be groomed in the morning.  Get out and ride. It should be a great weekend.

The Saturday February 19^th day ride was a great success.  We had 15 participants and rode 145 miles.  We went over the suspension bridge through Waterbury to East Montpelier through Calais, had lunch in Hardwick and retuned through Worcester, Middlesex and Waterbury. All in all a great ride.

Wednesday Night Rides are fun and happening weekly. The group averages 6 sleds give or take. They ride 50 or 60 miles and have dinner. Meet at Kenyon’s 6:00pm.  All are welcome.

TRAIL CLOSURE Rt100 corridor from the Duxbury Store to junction WN58-at the outhouse. Please respect the landowner’s request. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. 

Happy Riding

Cari Wilson

MRRR President

PS Did you get any great pictures???? Please send them along for us. 

Trail Conditions

All the trails have been groomed in the last 48 hours. They are flat and well covered. These are the best conditions we have had in several years!  Get out and ride!

Saturday February 19^th day ride; We will meet at Kenyon’s 8:15am ready to ride, i.e. a full tank.  The ride will be 100+ miles with a stop for lunch, so plan for the entire day. The actual route will be decided on closer to the date depending on snow conditions. We would like to have an idea of the numbers, please drop me an email if you are interested.

TRAIL CLOSURE Rt100 corridor from the Duxbury Store to junction WN58-at the outhouse. Please respect the landowner’s request. We are close to having a way through; details to come in the next week or so. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. 

Happy Riding

Cari Wilson

MRRR President

PS Did you get any great pictures???? Please send them along for us. 

Wed night ride & Day Trip 2/19/11

The groomers were out today. Saturday’s storm dumped about 8 inches of nice damp snow, so the trails are setting up nicely. You have got to love all that snow! Thanks to all of our operators for all your long hours in the groomers to make our trail such a pleasure.

The trails are flat so let’s go!! Who is up for a Wednesday night ride? Meet at Kenyon’s, 6:00pm. Do we want to ride over to the Cider House for dinner? Drop me a quick email.

Heads up, the club is planning a club day trip on Saturday February 19^th. We will meet at Kenyon’s8:15am ready to ride, i.e. a full tank.  The ride will be 100+ miles with a stop for lunch, so plan for the entire day. The actual route will be decided on closer to the date depending on snow conditions. Drop an email if you are interested.

Cari Wilson

MRRR President

Trail Conditions

The groomers are out daily.  The snow this week helped a lot and we are getting more tonight!!!!

Trails Update: Conditions are great with lots of snow. 

Higher elevation trails have excellent snow cover. Camel’s Hump is being groomed as I write.

Huntington has been cut, packed, and groomed with a drag.

   

Lower elevations: the fields and the village are groomed with good coverage.  

The trial to Northfield, the village and the fields will be groomed in the early morning.

100 from Harwood to the Duxbury Store is in good condition. Please remember the trail for the moment dead-ends at the store. The new store hours are 6:30am to 9:00pm.

TRAIL CLOSURE Rt100 corridor from the Duxbury Store to junction WN58-at the outhouse. Please respect the landowner’s request.We are close to having a way through; details to come in the next week or so. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. 

Happy Riding

Cari Wilson

MRRR President

PS Did you get any great pictures???? Please send them along for us. 

Progressive dinner & Meeting

Thanks to all who participated in the Progressive Dinner. As usual it was a delightful time with good friends and lots of terrific food. A special thanks to our hosts, Gary & Arlie Belknap, Lisa Townsend & Paul Pizzale, Reggie & Kathi Orr and to all who contributed to the delicious feast. Check out the photos below courtesy of the Gary & Arlie.

Hope you can make it to our club meeting.

Event: Club Meeting 

Day:  Tuesday, February 2^nd, 2011

Time: 7:00 pm

Place: Mad River Ambulance Building, Waitsfield, VT

Military Ride & Trails

Come celebrate our service men and women by attending the Annual Military Appreciation Day sponsored by VAST.

Free snowmobile rides for kids and adults, vintage sled parade, Blackhawk helicopter (11:30am), food and more.

Event: Military Appreciation Day

Day:  Saturday, January 29^th, 2011

Time: 10:00 to 2:00

Place: Kenyon’s Field Rt 100 Waitsfield, VT 5:30 pm

All trails have been groomed in the last couple of days. 

Trails Update: Conditions are good to excellent throughout our entire trial system.   A bit more snow would go along way.

  

100 from Harwood to the Duxbury Store is in good condition. Please remember the trail for the moment dead-ends at the store. The new store hours are 6:30am to 9:00pm.

TRAIL CLOSURE Rt100 corridor from the Duxbury Store to junction WN58-at the outhouse. Please respect the landowner’s request. We are working on an alternative route, we will keep you posted.

Happy Riding

Cari Wilson

MRRR President

Trail update Great snow but COLD!!!!

All trials have been groomed in the last couple of days.  Bundle up for the cold weather and enjoy the riding.

Trails Update: Conditions are good and improving daily. 

Higher elevation trails have excellent snow cover. All trials have been groomed several times.  100A and the log job are in excellent condition, as is Camel’s Hump. 

Huntington has been cut and packed, but not groomed with a drag. This should be done in the next day or so.

The trial to Northfield is groomed, but coverage is thin.

RT 100B is also groomed with thin coverage.

Lower elevations: the fields and the village are groomed with good coverage.  

100 from Harwood to the Duxbury Store is in good condition. Please remember the trail for the moment dead-ends at the store. The new store hours are 6:30am to 9:00pm.

TRAIL CLOSURE Rt100 corridor from the Duxbury Store to junction WN58-at the outhouse. Please respect the landowner’s request. We are working on an alternative route, we will keep you posted.

Happy Riding

Cari Wilson

MRRR President

If you get any great pictures please send them along for us. 

Use the "send updates here" link under the contact us section on the right 

The snow is here !!!

The snow has arrived!!!! Wednesday’s storm created our winter wonderland we have all been waiting for.

Trails Update: Early Season riding, conditions are improving daily. 

Higher elevation trails have excellent snow cover. The following trails have and groomed once Beaver Meadows and Camels Hump State Park Rt100A, and the roads in the log job. The trial to Northfield has been packed and trees cut out.

Lower elevations: the fields and the village were groomed Thursday. Snow coverage is good.

TRAIL CLOSURE Rt100 corridor from the Duxbury Store to junction WN58-at the outhouse. Please respect the landowner’s request. We are working on an alternative route, we will keep you posted.

Happy Riding

Cari Wilson

MRRR President