VT ATV Sportsmans Association

🌿 VASA: Your Adventure, Our Environment 🌿

At VASA, we believe in the thrill of adventure and the beauty of nature. As we explore the great outdoors, we're committed to protecting and preserving our environment.

🌍 Our Environmental Commitment 🌍
1. Sustainable Practices: Implementing eco-friendly measures in all our operations.
2. Trail Conservation: Regular maintenance and clean-up efforts to keep our trails pristine.
3. Education & Awareness: Promoting responsible riding and environmental stewardship among our community.

Join us in making a positive impact! Together, we can enjoy the adventure while caring for our planet. 🌱

Trivia Question of the Month:

True or False:

All ATV's and Side by Sides are 4x4.

Hello ATV Adventurers!

Making sure you're not hungry is important when you're on the trail. What snacks do you bring for that 10 minute break?

🌟 Ride All Season Long with Our VASA Trail Access Decal!🌟

Don't miss out on the best trails of the season! Get your VASA Trail Access Decal now and enjoy unlimited access to our top-rated trails.

🚵‍♂️ Why Buy the Decal? 🚵‍♀️
1. Unlimited Access: Ride as much as you want for the rest of the season.
2. Exclusive Trails: Explore trails only available to decal holders.
3. Support Trail Maintenance: Your purchase helps keep our trails in top shape.
4. Special Discounts: Enjoy exclusive offers on gear and accessories.

Get ready for an unforgettable ATV adventure! 🌄🏞️

🚵‍♂️💦 While hitting the ATV trails this summer, don't forget to bring plenty of water! Staying hydrated is key to enjoying the ride and keeping your energy up. Here are a few quick tips:

1. Pack Extra Bottles: Make sure you have enough water for the entire trip.
2. Take Regular Breaks: Stop and drink water every 30-45 minutes.
3. Watch for Signs of Dehydration: Headache, dizziness, or fatigue? Time to hydrate!
4. Use a Hydration Pack: Easy access to water while you ride.

Keep the adventure going and stay safe out there! 🌄🏞️

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐓𝐕 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛, 𝐚𝐧𝐝/𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲?
We are a group of local Bethel residents that got together in the fall of 2022. We all enjoy riding and wanted to bring a VASA Club to Bethel and reestablish the trail system here. The process proved more difficult than we initially anticipated as some properties had changed hands and new owners weren’t up to the idea of having ATV's on their land. So we spent a bunch of time last year trying to find some work arounds to. Get us around some sections that we had lost access on. Some of which worked out and some didn’t. So this year we decided to speak with the Town to be able to use some Town roads to connect our private land trails, that way we could open up what we had.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫?
We cover trails in Bethel and in Stockbridge. We have about 21 ½ miles of trail that we are happy to say is showing on Polaris Ride Command. And we have another section we are adding soon that will give us another 6 miles approximately. Some of our trails are wooded trails offering some varying terrain. From logging roads to some semi steep, narrow trails to town roads. At this time, we do not have a connection to be able to connect directly with the Quad Runners for their trails in Stockbridge.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟𝐟-𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦?
Hard to pick a favorite trail or spot. Some club members like the big field area and some like the old log landing area that’s near Mount Lympus.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞?
New club members can get involved by attending our monthly meetings, which happens on the 3rd Monday of the month at the Bethel Town Hall at 6 pm. They can also follow our page for news and updates.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞?
We have our first club ride and cookout scheduled for the end of June, this will be for both our club members and land owners. We will most likely try to do a club ride once a month and maybe even try an evening/night ride as well. There has also been some talk of maybe a poker run at some point as well.

We continue with another Trail Talks Club Spotlight tomorrow!

Beautiful work completed by our VASA Trails Team and Volunteers in the Top of the World's Trail Network.

The VASA Office will be closed today in observance of Independence Day. We will be back open tomorrow at 8:00AM.

Happy 4th and enjoy the ride!

🌳 Land Owner Appreciation🌳

Today, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the incredible landowners who make our ATV adventures possible. Your generosity and support allow us to explore, enjoy, and respect the beauty of nature. Let's take a moment to show our appreciation for the guardians of our trails!

Why We Appreciate Land Owners:
Access to Trails: Without your permission, our favorite trails wouldn't exist.
Environmental Stewardship: You help preserve and protect the natural landscapes we love to explore.
Community Support: Your collaboration fosters a strong, vibrant ATV community.

How You Can Show Your Appreciation:
1. Respect the Land: Always follow trail rules and stay on designated paths.
2. Leave No Trace: Clean up after yourself and help maintain the beauty of the trails.
3. Say Thank You: When you see a landowner, express your gratitude personally or leave a thank-you note.
4. Volunteer: Join or organize trail maintenance events to help take care of the land.

Join Us in Saying Thank You!
Share a photo from your favorite trail and put the hashtag . Tell us why you appreciate the landowners who make our rides possible.

Let's flood social media with gratitude and show our landowners how much we value their support!

🛡️🏍️ Gear Up for Safety! 🏍️🛡️

Hey riders! Whether you’re hitting the trails on an ATV or cruising in a side-by-side, wearing the right gear is essential for a safe and enjoyable adventure. Let's make every ride a safe ride by gearing up properly!

Essential Riding Gear:
1. Helmet: Protect your head with a DOT-approved helmet.
2. Goggles: Keep your eyes safe from dust, mud, and debris.
3. Gloves: Maintain a good grip and protect your hands.
4. Boots: Wear sturdy boots that cover your ankles.
5. Protective Clothing: Opt for long sleeves, pants, and padding for additional protection.

Why It Matters:
Safety First: The right gear can prevent serious injuries.
Comfort: Proper gear ensures you stay comfortable in various weather conditions.
Performance: Good gear enhances your control and performance on the trail.

Share Your Gear!
We want to see you geared up and ready to ride! Share a photo of you in your ATV or side-by-side gear.

Stay safe, stay stylish, and keep on riding! 🚜💨

Ready, Set, Gear Up!

Have you done any mid season maintenance to keep your machine in tip top condition?

Before you get back out on the trail, do some routine maintenance to make sure you aren't stranded on the trail.

We are almost 2 Full months into riding! How is everyone's season going so far? Share those pictures.

Photo Credit: Eddie Habeck

Join us! It's almost time for the VASA Annual Meeting! Hosted by the Southern Vermont Trail Riders.

Where: 201 Eaton Road, Jamaica, VT
Date: July 20th, 2024
Time: 10:00AM
Prices: Free to Attend
$10 to Eat(Catered by The HAngry Traveler)
Machine Optional

RSVP Link: https://tinyurl.com/VASA-ATV

Make sure to vote!

Visit the link: https://forms.office.com/r/mQUsBQApry

In recognition of Juneteenth the VASA Office will be closed today.

It's Time to Vote!
🏆 The 2nd Annual People's Choice Awards are here, and we need YOUR votes to crown the best of VASA 2023🏍️✨
From the most thrilling trail rides to the best spots on the trail, your opinion counts. Make sure your favorite riders, trails, and clubs get the recognition they deserve!
How to Vote:
1. Visit this website: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...
Voting ends June 30th! Don't miss your chance to make a difference and celebrate the champions of VASA. 🌟
Categories:
🏅 Best Signage
🏅 Best Trailheads
🏅 Best Scenic Overlooks
🏅 And many more!
Let’s come together and make this year's awards the best yet. Share your passion and show support for the incredible VASA community! 💪🔥
Stay tuned for updates
Vote Now and Make Your Voice Heard!
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐓𝐕 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛, 𝐚𝐧𝐝/𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲?
Westshire ATV Club was founded in July of 2003 by some local hunters in West Fairlee that wanted to ride to their hunting spots, they worked with the town to write an ordinance to make it legal and they joined VASA, and Vershire. Westshire has a President , Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and two Trail Masters. We average 60 to 100 members a year.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐕 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫?
We have about 50 miles of riding between West Fairlee and Vershire.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟𝐟-𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦?
One of our favorite trail loops is Taylor Valley to Carol's Corner and back to Moody Hill in Vershire. We share some of our trails with the local snowmobile club and work together with the towns to improve the class four roads we use.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐓𝐕 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞?
Our members enjoy a potluck or a club funded dinner at every meeting the second Wednesday of each month in April to October. We do Green up weekend in both towns and pick up over 50 bags of roadside trash. Our Motto is Enjoy Don't Destroy. We also do some fun rides , a full moon night ride and cookout, and a fall foliage ride. Our July meeting is our end of year and club officer elections.

Completed some trail work on the Northeast Kingdom Wheelers trail system. Thank you to the volunteers and the VASA trails team for the job well done.

🌲📸 Show Us Your Trail Pics! 📸🌲

Hey, VASA adventurers! We want to see where your off-road journeys have taken you this year. Whether it's a breathtaking mountain view, a forest trail, or a sunlit hill ride, share your favorite trail photos with us!

We can't wait to see where your trails have taken you this year! Happy riding and snapping! 🚜💨

Ready, Set, Share!

# iRidewithVASA

Photo Credit: Rhonda Eilers

We are a little bit over a month into the 2024 VASA riding season. Have you bought your TAD yet?

Visit the link to buy a TAD: https://vtvasa.org/join-vasa.html

🧼🚜 Wash Your ATV Day is Here! 🚜🧼

Hey ATV/SxS enthusiasts! It's time to show some love to your ride. Join us in celebrating Wash Your ATV/SxS Day and keep your machine looking and performing its best! 🛁✨

Why Wash Your ATV?
1. Extend Lifespan: Regular cleaning prevents rust and wear.
2. Performance Boost: Clean machines run smoother and more efficiently.
3. Safety First: Removing dirt and debris helps you spot potential issues early.
4. Pride in Your Ride: A clean ATV looks amazing on and off the trails!

Tips for the Perfect Wash:
Start from the Top: Work your way down to avoid re-soiling cleaned areas.
Use the Right Tools: Soft brushes and non-abrasive cloths are best.
Don’t Forget the Undercarriage: Mud and debris love to hide there.
Dry Thoroughly: Prevent rust by drying all parts completely.

Let's Make It Shine!
Join the fun, share your clean ride, and let’s see who has the shiniest ATV out there! 🌟🚜

How many clubs does the Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association have?

a.) 10
b.) 18
c.) 22
d.) 24

It's Time to Vote!

🏆 The 2nd Annual People's Choice Awards are here, and we need YOUR votes to crown the best of VASA 2023🏍️✨

From the most thrilling trail rides to the best spots on the trail, your opinion counts. Make sure your favorite riders, trails, and clubs get the recognition they deserve!

How to Vote:
1. Visit this website: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=OpSdUL3hdUuiDXH5GSpWdCAuohnC4pNFvCicYjiKAnZUMFkxR0ROWU8zRVMxS1ZZTlBDSlpNTFg1NiQlQCN0PWcu

Voting ends June 30th! Don't miss your chance to make a difference and celebrate the champions of VASA. 🌟

Categories:
🏅 Best Signage
🏅 Best Trailheads
🏅 Best Scenic Overlooks
🏅 And many more!

Let’s come together and make this year's awards the best yet. Share your passion and show support for the incredible VASA community! 💪🔥

Stay tuned for updates

Vote Now and Make Your Voice Heard!

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=OpSdUL3hdUuiDXH5GSpWdCAuohnC4pNFvCicYjiKAnZUMFkxR0ROWU8zRVMxS1ZZTlBDSlpNTFg1NiQlQCN0PWcu

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Office Assistant to join our team. As an Office Assistant and Grant Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our office and providing administrative support to our staff. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth and development.

For more information please go to our indeed listing at: https://www.indeed.com/job/office-assistantgrant-administrator-a42129d268b21e91

Another awesome trail system down on the The Jack Pines Pirates OHV Club trail system. Go and check it out!