Hurray! Finally enough snow to open the upper trails. caution trails ashared with VAST for 100 m near the VAST crossing, then skirt to the north around log landing to access Jambash. Too sticky to groom lower trails Sunday, will resume Monday. Skis and Snowshoes required! Watch the Trail Report for updates.
Ski Rentals remain Tuesday and Sunday evenings 5-6. Knock on the house door if no one there.
Bill Koch Skiing is on for Tuesday Jan 12, with programming for kids and adults over age 6. (Younger kids welcome but need their own adults along to pick them up).
Please follow the usual social distancing rules.
See Cross Country Skiing Page for more info.
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1/20....Packed trails for fat tire biking...
✅ Pines - firm *excellent riding
✅ Up and Over - firm, very good riding
✅ Launchpad- firm, very good riding
✅ Swamp- snowshoe packed, rideable but still a little soft but will be groomed this morning
*** do not ride if it thaws or rains making the trails muddy!
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We are excited to welcome our new Piston Bully Groomer to the lineup. We got a great deal but the bill is still $25,000 - click here if you would like to donate to this cause.
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Click for the most current map on TrailForks
Reminders
Covid... https://vmba.org/covid-19-trails-you/ click this link to see the new VMBA trail opening guide lines as the governor slowly opens recreation in Vermont. Please respect Vermont’s social distancing protocols.
Volunteers We are keeping an ongoing record of volunteer hours for reference for our trail grants. When you complete volunteer trail work, send me your name, date, project and hours to kiser52@comcast.net
Do not park in front of owners driveway above the parking lot!!
Trail maps are available at the kiosks at the parking lot and at Sadie’s bridge off the bike path.
| Year-Round FunWinter UseFor 2019 MSTF will return to the top of the World with groomed Skate and Classic Ski trails for all abilities. In addition to the core trails in the Primeau Woods and Bike path, we will also be grooming the Bluff Farm. Our fee structure has changed substantially - see the membership page or below. Summer UseWe have big plans! Over the next 2 years, we will be adding 7-10 miles of new single track and hiking trail, also extending to the beautiful "Top of the World" views. State regulations are slowing this down somewhat but the state is also helping with a major grant! There will be a mix of beginner to intermediate terrain, including machine-built flow trails. We are partnering with VMBA (the Vermont Mountain Biking Association) in these efforts. MSTF members will now be joining VMBA with their summertime memberships, required for riding the trails. Joining our VMBA chapter (Memphremagog Trails) will entitle you to ride at more than 20 other VMBA sites around the state, as well as numerous other VMBA benefits. Year-round memberships are discounted - click the membership button above for all membership options. | So You Want To Help Engaging the community is part of our mission! We have dozens endless work for you to do: Group Work Days - 2nd Saturday of every month 9-1 meet at the barn. Volunteer - check your email to make sure you are not filtering out our emails. let me know if you want to be on the work listserv (contact elliebobp@gmail.com ) I have two hours to make a difference... - clip out any mtb trail (48" wide) or ski trail (3 feet back from the trail's edge) . Ski with kids at the Bill Koch Club |