Making great progress! Not only did we have a big storm to clean up after, we had the added challenge of the groomer breaking down last Monday. As you recall, our groomer broke down on Monday when grooming North Hill. When the groomer shop said they could not have a tech out here for 2.5 weeks, our volunteers stepped up. One of the parts needed arrived on Wednesday and our volunteer mechanics got the groomer back in action. It is only partially repaired since another part is needed, but the groomer should be able to go out while we wait for the 2nd part to be shipped. Other volunteers went out on the trail this week and cleaned up trees. A bunch of trees were cleaned up today. The wind storm last weekend brought us some great snow but it also brought a lot of work. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! There are not many of you who step up like that and it is super appreciated.
On Friday, the groomer will be going out cutting wind drifts and after that, regular grooming with the drag will begin (not sure of timing). Hoping that the partial repair holds up until the full repair can be done. Once we get done with all this, the trails will be awesome! Stay tuned...
02/21/2025 - UPDATE! The groomer is back in action! Yay! The rest of the parts we needed to fully complete the repair came in earlier than expected so the repair was completed today. Early tomorrow (Saturday) the groomer, without the drag, will go out to knock down the snow drifts. Afterwards, regular grooming with the drag will begin. Please use caution as you may encounter the groomer on the trail. If the groomer is heading at you, please pull over as you way more maneuverable than the groomer and the groomer has the right of way. You are responsible to be out of the way of the groomer. If you get stuck behind the groomer, wait to pass the groomer until the operator waves you on. It is much safer for everyone as he may not know you are there immediately. There last tree down that we knew about on the East Lake Rd Access Trail has been moved (thanks, for the info, Mike W and to whomever moved it!). It will help grooming operations tremendously. If you know of any other trees, let us know. Awesome volunteers cleared up a ton of trees this week but there may be one or two still down. We're getting there!
Tips!
😎The Warming Hut in Ludlow at the intersection of 127A/127B WR41 is stocked with free hot cocoa (thank you to whomever shoveled it out!) and has a porta potty. Sign the log book. It's fun to see where you're from!
😎 Touch of Peace Farm on 127 in Ludlow where it crosses Town Farm Rd is going to be open with hot food this weekend.
😎 Cavendish Cook Shack on 12 at WR43 will be open for their delicious burgers.
😎 Andover will be having their Trailside BBQ on 2/22 from 11-2 (see note from them below).
A note from Andover Club
Hello Everyone!
I wanted to remind everyone of the Trailside BBQ tomorrow from 11-2! Come join us for our trail side social BBQ gathering! Everyone is welcome to stop in and warm up with us next to the fire! Grab some food, hot cocoa and grab some club swag! We plan on having a 50/50 and selling our big cash raffle tickets as well! Can’t wait to see all our friends on the trail! Watch for our signs! Only one mile from WR55 on trail 12 toward Weston in Andover, VT Between WR55 junction and S40 junction. We will have signs out on the trail! If you are able to attend via car instead, we are at the junction of Little Pond Road and Marsh cross road! Plenty of sled and car parking on site, 700 Little Pond Road Chester, Vermont 05143 is the GPS address even though it is in Andover Vermont. Can’t wait to see you there!! Plenty of snow! Ride while you can and don’t miss this event please! Parking for trailers at old B&B gas station 3009 Simonsville Road, Andover parking lot or at Horseshoe Acres campground lot!
Andover Mountaineer Snow Riders, Inc.
Sean Snyder, Executive Director
Thanks for the pic, Jason!
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