A "VAST" open highway of white awaits you and your crew on secluded trails in this winter wonderland. This state's motto is "freedom and unity" which is exactly what you'll find here!
VAST, the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers, maintains more than 3,100 miles of wide, pristine, well-marked trails along with several thousand miles of secondary trails. One place to start your adventure is at Island Pond in the Northeast region where trails go in every direction. In the Northeast Kingdom around Island Pond, snowfall can run between 100-250 inches per season. Orleans, Essex and Caledonia counties offer various snowmobiling related activities as well, like poker rides and drag races.
Vermont's snowmobiling season usually runs from mid-December to early April. Vermont businesses cater to the snowmobiler, with trails that lead right to their doorstep and great places to get hot meals along the trails.
We suggest you bring your camera to capture some great scenery as well. VAST's 138 community-based clubs conduct events every weekend during the winter, from pancake breakfasts and chicken barbecues to spaghetti dinners, charity rides, radar runs and snocross races, so check 'em out!
You'll need a trail pass and a valid state registration in Vermont, and you can always take a guided tour if you don't want to chance getting lost.
Helpful SitesVt. Association of Snow Travelers:
vtvast.orgVt. Chamber of Commerce:
www.vtchamber.com