Trail Report, Saturday, February 6

[TheIceMan]

Well, as far as the trail conditions go, it's "déjà vu all over again". Nothing has changed. We did get a dusting of new snow but that obviously did not have any impact on their condition.

On a slightly positive side, there is some measurable snow starting to show in the forecast but it's not until next Wednesday evening, 2/10. Prediction is 2.3 inches but that can always change. Hopefully it will change for the better. We can only hope and wait.

The groomer is standing by and ready to go when conditions allow. In the meantime, we can always go South to the D.C. area and do some riding. Maybe our next trail report can be about the riding conditions in Washington, D.C. They would be better than ours are right now. Amazing weather!!

Statewide we are only marginally better. The following is from VAST:

"February 4th, 2010

Some of the trails in the high elevations that utilize summer roads in the Northeast Kingdom still have some good riding left if you want to trailer to these locations. The groomers in these areas have been out and some small snow accumulations have been falling. The warm spell did open up some ditches and water bars and create some crevices in the trails so please use caution while you ride. You can also expect a great deal of ice as well as other hazards. With some caution and common sense you can find some decent rides in the Northeast Kingdom and other high elevation areas.

Many clubs throughout the state are recommending that riders stay off the trails and are not planning to groom until more snow is received.

We strongly suggest checking with local clubs before you ride as conditions are so variable across the state.

Lakes and other bodies of water may be unsafe to ride across.

Please check back for updates or check out the Trail Closures & Alerts page for new information regarding trail re-openings.

If You are one of our gracious landowners we greatly appreciate what you do for us. Snowmobiling in Vermont would not exist without your generosity!" End of VAST info.



So again, we will keep you posted on how things are here. New reports will be issued periodically and hopefully they will include some good news.

It will improve...................... (Right?)

The IceMan