Deerfield Valley Stump Jumpers Snowmobil Club

Trail Report & Important News!

Today is

THE TRAILS ARE OPEN BUT VERY ICY SPRING LIKE CONDITIONS.

Grooming Schedule

Sitzmark to Somerset: Sun, Wed, Fri, Sat Nights

Sitzmark to Hogback : Wed, Fri, Sat Nights

Sitzmark to Chimney Hill: Mon, Thurs, Sat Nights

Grooming Schedule may change due to snow conditions, check website often

1. Corridor 100 - Hogback/Skyline Property:

a. It is imperative to stay on the designated trail across the old Hogback ski resort. Absolutely no snowmobiles are allowed on the old ski trails including access to the Fire Tower. Please stay on the designated VAST Trail.

b. There is a new trail which provides access to the Hogback Gift Shop. It is their intension to offer Hot Chocolate, Hot Dogs, and other items at their store throughout the season.

2. Trail 100A-F5 - The Downtown Wilmington Trail:

a. Access will not be available to the downtown Wilmington Area via 100A-F5 for this season. The trail will end at Route 9 in the Wahoo Eatery parking area . Access to food will be limited to Tommy's Pizza. There is NO GAS available via this trail. Access to all areas and businesses south of Route 9 will not be accessible for this season.

b. The stretch of trail on Top Of The Hill Road is in jeopardy. Please stay on the side of the road with the telephone poles (green flagged) and reduce speed on this stretch of town road.

SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSES

All snowmobile operators born after July 1, 1983, who are 12 years of age and older, must take and pass a snowmobile safety course.

These courses are offered in a classroom setting in many locations and also as an online course for those of you who cannot make it to Vermont for a class. The link below will bring you to the Vermont Department of Public Safety - Vermont State Police Snowmobile Safety webpage. Choose the "Snowmobile Safety Course" tab at the top center of the page for information on courses.

http://www.dps.state.vt.us/vtsp/snow/

SUGGESTION BOX

Please email us with any suggestions, questions or concerns so that we may better serve you, our members. We may not be able to respond to all emails but the input will be greatly appreciated.

Email Address: info@dvsj.com

Club Meetings & Upcoming Events

BOD meeting 6pm (closed meeting)
No regular member's meeting this month

Next meeting March 6, 7 pm (all members welcome)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Roast Pig BBQ 2/20/10 Deerfield Valley Stumpjumpers

Snowmobiler's Poker Run 2/27/10 Hermitage Inn

See information below

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Serving at 12-1PM

Roast Pig BBQ, Applesauce, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Dinner Roll, Cookie, with Soda, Water, Hot Chocolate or Coffee

$12.00 per person/Kids menu $5.00 - Beverage $1.00

Where: Matterhorn Inn on Route 100

Call Dan for Details: 802-464-0761

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Join us at The Hermitage Inn for our 2nd annual Snowmobiler's Poker Run and BBQ!

Saturday February 27th , 2010 from 9am until 4 pm.

Pre Registration Friday night from 7pm until 10pm at The Hermitage Inn.

Registration is $45.00 per sled and cost per hand for the poker run is $10.00.

Registration fee includes participation in the poker run and

traditional BBQ served on our patio.

Poker chips must be exchanged for cards at 4pm; prizes awarded following play.

Half of all proceeds will be donated to the Twin Valley JR Iron Chefs.

Poker run begins at 9am, BBQ begins at 11am.

For further information, please call 802.464.3511

MEMBER INFORMATION

Find out how to become a Member of the Deerfield Valley Stump Jumpers. Learn more about the Stump Jumpers history.

Trail Work

Due to heavy October rains, two bridges had their concrete block abutments wash out. This required the bridge decks to removed and the blocks reset and the decks put back into place.

THANKS

THANK-Y0U LANDOWNERS AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!