Trails Resources/Forms

Equipment Grant In Aid Forms

Equipment Grant Application 2011
(PDF, 377 KB)

Used to request funding from VAST for the purchase of new or used grooming equipment.
Application deadline is June 1st.
RescueEquipmentGrantApp_VAST0028(0411)
(PDF, 197 KB)

To be filled out by clubs looking to help fund rescue sleds and power units for local rescue squads.
10-11 Grooming Financial Analysis
(PDF, 106 KB)

10-11 Grooming Financial Analysis

Construction Grant In Aid Application FY 12
(PDF, 168 KB)

Used to request funding from VAST for all trail construction projects.
Application deadline is June 30th. This application is also used for emergency projects after July 1st and for Irene trail damage.
Debrushing Application FY12
(PDF, 114 KB)

Used to request funding for all trail debrushing projects on corridor trails
Vast Bridge Plans FULL SIZE
(PDF, 1818 KB)

Full size set of plans for printing on a plotter or large printer.
Contains wood stringer and I-beam type bridge plans for snowmobile bridges of all sizes.
VAST Bridge Plans 11 X 17
(PDF, 1949 KB)

Set of plans for printing on 11" x 17" paper.
Contains wood stringer and I-beam type bridge plans for snowmobile bridges of all sizes.
Guide for The Development of Snowmobile Trails FY12
(PDF, 2475 KB)

If you are planning to print this document you can save paper by setting it up to print 2 sheets per page in your print properties.

Trail Signing Reimbursement FY12
(PDF, 147 KB)

Application deadline is June 1st.
Guidelines for Snowmobile Trail Signing & Placement FY12
(PDF, 2485 KB)

If you are planning to print this document you can save paper by setting it up to print 2 sheets per page in your print properties.
Sign Supplement
(PDF, 2035 KB)

A two page supplement to the Guidelines for Snowmobile Trail Signing & Placement.
LIST OF SIGNS TO BE REMOVED FROM TRAIL SYSTEM
(PDF, 305 KB)

A listing of signs that are no longer part of the VAST Guidelines for Snowmobile Trail Signing & Placement. These signs should be removed from all trails prior to the beginning of the 2011-2012 snowmobile season.
Printable Sign Order Form
(PDF, 55 KB)

Trail Sign Order Form that can be printed off and filled out by hand
Microsoft Excel Sign Order Form
(XLS, 60 KB)

Trail Sign Order Form that can be filled out using Microsoft Excel.

SAE District Map
(PDF, 641 KB)

Map designating the districts that each stream alteration engineer is responsible for
Permitting_VAST0024(0411)
(PDF, 1338 KB)

Trail Permitting Information

Winter Multiple Recreational Use on GMNF
(PDF, 703 KB)

Educational brochure published in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and VAST on winter multiple use recreation on the Green Mountain National Forest.
Trail Policy Manual FY12
(PDF, 292 KB)

If you are planning to print this document you can save paper by setting it up to print 2 sheets per page in your print properties.
LandownerLiability_043009web
(PDF, 2580 KB)

Pamphlet that explains the Vermont laws that protect landowners and their rights as landowners.
VAST Trails Program Checklist
(PDF, 290 KB)

Power Point Presentations in PDF format.

Drainage Topics
(PDF, 8348 KB)

Drainage Topics Power Point Presentation in PDF Format
Jeffrey Nelson, VHB Pioneer Environmental Associates, Inc
Trail Signing
(PDF, 9027 KB)

Trail Signing
Matt Tetreault, VAST Trails Assistant
VAST Paperwork
(PDF, 608 KB)

Presentation by Alexis Nelson on navigating through the VAST Paperwork Trail.
Trail Construction BMPs
(PDF, 15414 KB)

Trail Construction Basic Management Practices (BMP)-Building Trails to Last
Chris Fife, Resource Supervisor for Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc
Managing your Grooming Contract_2011
(PDF, 711 KB)

Presentation by Doug Wilson & Tim Mills on maximizing your grooming contract.