Trail Report
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Bitter cold and very high winds made the weekend tough for sledders and groomers alike. We kept our operators safe Friday & Saturday night by keeping the machines tucked in the shed. Today, our volunteers did double-duty by grooming both the daytime and night shifts getting the trails back to their usual state. LOTS of drifts made the day of grooming slow as we worked to level off the trails again. Be cautious while out in our system as drifted snow can sneak up on you! This week is looking like a PERFECT week to be out riding!! Be sure to sled safe and RIDE RIGHT!!
Friday, January 27, 2023
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Finally!!! Grooming the past couple of days is creating a decent base for the rest of sledding season. 81 N and 96 have been groomed. BE CAREFUL… none of the trails are signed yet but the crew is heading out today/tomorrow to get that done. Be cautious on 81… there are a few wet spots! 96 is ‘smooth sailing’ according to our groomer operator Avery Ouellette. Be safe… ride right… have fun!!!
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
We have had several small squalls in the past few days but definitely nothing to brag about!! We are closely watching this weekend’s potential storm hoping we get the white stuff rather than the rain!!
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Nothing like a little afternoon snowfall to cheer up those of us dying to hit our groomed trails!! Not much appearing in the accumulation totals… but nevertheless… gives us some hope!!!
Friday, December 9, 2022
HUGE thank you to our club member Ken Dumond for taking the time out of his day to repair this culvert on the 79. A little late in the year but we got it done! Let it snow
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Club members were able to get out on the trails and clear some fell trees this week! The 105 has been done from Van Buren to Stockholm, Maine. There was at least 25 spots where trees had fallen due to high winds and heavy early snow. As soon as more snow falls, we will be out on the trails clearing up the rest of the blockages. Sled season is JUST around the corner... get yourselves ready to Come Play!!
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
The GATEWAY SNOWMOBILE CLUB in Van Buren maintains 85 miles of pristinely groomed trails from Long Lake to Cyr Plantation to Hamlin. Sledders can literally start in Van Buren and travel south until the snow disappears. Looking to travel north? Trails crossing into New Brunswick, Canada can take you to endless miles of immaculate white carpet to all points and provinces in Canada. Trail grooming reports updated regularly can be found HERE!! Additionally, we can suggest places to stay in the area and popular rides to dining spots around the St. John Valley.
Bitter cold and very high winds made the weekend tough for sledders and groomers alike. We kept our operators safe Friday & Saturday night by keeping the machines tucked in the shed. Today, our volunteers did double-duty by grooming both the daytime and night shifts getting the trails back to their usual state. LOTS of drifts made the day of grooming slow as we worked to level off the trails again. Be cautious while out in our system as drifted snow can sneak up on you! This week is looking like a PERFECT week to be out riding!! Be sure to sled safe and RIDE RIGHT!! Friday, January 27, 2023
Like a hot knife through butter!! Who is going to pass on this white carpet first??? Approximately 14” (varying depths depending on altitude) of fresh white gold hit the Gateway Snowmobile Club trails during this latest storm. Come pay us a visit!! #vbsledcam #vbcam.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
What a BEAUTIFUL morning here in Van Buren!!! The railbed is freshly groomed and ready for you to enjoy!! BIG snow expected overnight will just make our Gateway Snowmobile trails that much more inviting! Come take a little ride past our LIVE cam and give us a BIG wave!! Capture it on your phone and share it with us!! You can tag us using #vbsledcam or #vbcam
LINK to the LIVE cam page is here!!
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Finally!!! Grooming the past couple of days is creating a decent base for the rest of sledding season. 81 N and 96 have been groomed. BE CAREFUL… none of the trails are signed yet but the crew is heading out today/tomorrow to get that done. Be cautious on 81… there are a few wet spots! 96 is ‘smooth sailing’ according to our groomer operator Avery Ouellette. Be safe… ride right… have fun!!!
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
We have had several small squalls in the past few days but definitely nothing to brag about!! We are closely watching this weekend’s potential storm hoping we get the white stuff rather than the rain!!
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Nothing like a little afternoon snowfall to cheer up those of us dying to hit our groomed trails!! Not much appearing in the accumulation totals… but nevertheless… gives us some hope!!!
Friday, December 9, 2022
HUGE thank you to our club member Ken Dumond for taking the time out of his day to repair this culvert on the 79. A little late in the year but we got it done! Let it snow
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Club members were able to get out on the trails and clear some fell trees this week! The 105 has been done from Van Buren to Stockholm, Maine. There was at least 25 spots where trees had fallen due to high winds and heavy early snow. As soon as more snow falls, we will be out on the trails clearing up the rest of the blockages. Sled season is JUST around the corner... get yourselves ready to Come Play!! Tuesday, November 29, 2022
The GATEWAY SNOWMOBILE CLUB in Van Buren maintains 85 miles of pristinely groomed trails from Long Lake to Cyr Plantation to Hamlin. Sledders can literally start in Van Buren and travel south until the snow disappears. Looking to travel north? Trails crossing into New Brunswick, Canada can take you to endless miles of immaculate white carpet to all points and provinces in Canada. Trail grooming reports updated regularly can be found HERE!! Additionally, we can suggest places to stay in the area and popular rides to dining spots around the St. John Valley.