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March 8:  There is no snow in the forecast but we can expect colder temperatures at night so we will try to groom as often as possible.  There is still good snow cover in the "gore" and "loop"  trail rts. 302, 302C and 2004.  Butterfield parking lot is snow covered.  There is still snow cover at Jct. CA 10 and over the hill to the RR bed rts. 302,  302A and C 2/302.  Plan to turn around when you hit dirt.  The trail in Peacham from CA 13 & CA 14 to trail rt. 234 is closed.  No snow.  The trail from CA 4 at Ricker Pond down to the Upper Valley Grill is still closed. No snow. 

March 6:  Last night Buzzy groomed the rt. 232 loop from Ricker Pond CA 4 around to CA 18 and down to CA 12 back down the RR Bed.  Came back to CA 10.  Carl climbed into the Sur Trac at 2 AM and groomed out to Butterfield Parking lot and back to CA 9 turn down rt. 2004 and came back to CA 10 at 6 AM.   We will groom these same trail tonight.  Remember the trail is closed from CA. 4 Ricker Pond down to the Upper Valley Grill.  There is no snow in the ball field.  We have a bon fire going at Jct. CA 10 for you to cook your hot dogs.  

March 6 & 7 Sat. and Sunday Buzzy will keep a bon-fire going below Jct. CA 10 behind our house.  We invite everyone to bring there family & friends to the bon-fire to cook your hot dogs on a stick or whatever you choose.  Buzzy will furnish the fire, tables, sticks, mustard, relish and ketchup.  There is still good snow in the "gore" and Butterfield Parking lot.  We welcome any suggestions.  Also please feel free to call 802-584-3630 or e-mail Betty at; bnbuzeastman@fairpoint.net for latest trail conditions.
 
 
March 3: Buzzy left early this AM to groom over the hill to CA 5 down rt. 302A to CA 7 up to Boulder Beach road there he will turn and come back to CA 7 CA 6 and turn at CA 4 Ricker Pond and return back to CA 10.  We will be grooming on a day to day decision depending on the weather.  The trail from Ricker Pond CA 4 to the Upper Valley Grill has been closed because there just is not enough snow in the fields to protect the land.  We are looking for an alternate route.

March 1:  It was 28 degrees this AM.  There is about 14" of snow at the snow stake down at the horse barn.  The Sur Trac was fired up.  Buzzy grabbed his brown bag lunch and climbed back into the drivers seat.  Left early going over the hill to CA 5 down onto the RR bed at CA 7 up to "Lanesboro" CA 12 turned up rt. 2 to CA 18.  There he will climb the hill on rt. 232 going to Choates pasture, Hooker Mt., Hookerville Cut-Off Road and turn at the Covenant Church yard.  He will come back the same route.  On Tuesday Carl Emerson will be the teamster on the Sur Trac.  He will Leave CA 10 and groom out to the "Gore and Loop" trail rts. 302, 302C turning at Butterfield Parking lot. Trail rt. 302 where it crosses the Groton State Forest road down near the Upper Valley Grill is a sensitive area.  There is lawn grass under the trail at the storage bldgs.  When the snow becomes too thin it is Buckaroos responsibility to protect the land from damage from the cleats on the groomer and carbides on the snowmobile skis.  When this happens we will put up a trail closed sign at Ricker Pond. CA 4

February 26:  At 5 AM the temperature is 32 degrees.   It rained and the wind blew most of the night.  The snow has dropped and is wet right through to the ground.   We are reduced to about 12" of snow here at Jct. CA 10.   We can not groom until the temperature drops to the 20's.

February 25:  It snowed all yesterday.  Here at Jct. CA 10 we reached 17" of snow.  Up in the "Gore" there was close to 24".  Buzzy groomed over the hill to CA 5 down onto the RR bed at CA 7 down to CA 6, CA 4 turned and came back to CA 6 CA 5 CA 10.  Stopped for a late lunch.  At 3:30PM he started grooming from CA 10 on trail rt. 302 going towards CA 9 "Gore" OE 75 OE 76 up to Butterfield parking lot where he turned and came back to CA 9.  The temperature is 32 degrees at 5 AM.  Temperature is suppose to reach a high of 37 degrees today.  That is not good.  We need cold temperatures to groom.  The trail from Ricker Pond to the Grill has been re-opened.

February 24:  As of 9 AM we have 13 inches of new snow in West Groton at Jct. CA 10.  It is still snowing.  Snow is cling to the trees.   Let the snowmobiles start to run it helps pack the snow for the Groomers to go through.  This is great !!

February 24:  5 AM Here at Jct. CA 10 on trail rt. 302 we have 7" of new snow.  Another storm is suppose to move in tonight and Thursday.  We will post a grooming report asap.  This is what we have been waiting for !  We will be checking field that is closed to see if it can be opened.

February 22:  The trail is closed from Ricker Pond CA 4 down the RR bed to the Upper Valley Grill.  There is no snow in the two landowner fields at the Ballfield.  When we get snow the trail will reopen.  But until than please stay off this section of trail.   It is our responsibility to protect the landowners land.   Buzzy left early this AM to groom trail rts. 302 & 302C  the "Gore and Loop" trails.  The temperature is expected to climb into the high 30's today.  Making it too warm to groom.  We are suppose to get some snow this week.   We will groom the RR bed when we can. 

February 19:  Conditions of our trail system have not changed.  We have not lost any snow nor have we gained any snow.   There was a light dusting of snow last night.  I would like to ride in some snow dust wouldn't you?  Today Buzzy is grooming from CA 10 rt. 302 over the hill to CA 5 down to the RR bed and up to "Lanesboro" CA 12 from there he will turn up rt. 2 to CA 18.   Cross the bridge on rt. 232 to CA 13 go to the Bog loop and turn around.  We are not grooming from CA 4 Ricker Pond up rt. 232 to CA 13.  That trail is passable but needs more snow to groom.  We recommend that if you want to go to West Danville from Jct. CA 13 that you get to CA 13 by going the same way that Buzzy is grooming today.

February 17:  As of 7 AM we have not received any new snow.  Buzzy will groom from CA 10 over the hill to CA 5 down to RR bed at CA 7 up to CA 12 turn onto rt. 2 going to CA 18.  There he will continue grooming towards Cabot till the snow runs out.  We still have good snow in the Gore and Loop.  Butterfield parking lot has snow on the ground so you are not unloading in the dirt.  We are still grooming the Gore & Loop trails.    Rt. 232 from CA 4 around to CA 18 is scratchy and boney.   Rt. 302 from Groton Village to CA 4 up rt. 5 to Pitstop is rated fair.  We will not be grooming these trails till we get a snow storm.  They are passable if you need to use them.  Where is the Vermont snow?  

February 15:  The Town plow went by at 5:30 this AM.  So it must have snowed a few inches.  When it gets daylight Buzzy will fire up the Sur Trac and start grooming from Jct. CA 10 to CA 9 out to the "Gore and Loop".  That is rts. 302 and 302C.  Turn up to Butterfield parking lot and go around the loop again and back to CA 10.  The Butterfield Parking lot is big and will park several rigs so you can unload and enjoy the Buckaroos trail system.  There is a new big parking lot down below Upper Valley Grill, next to Groton Tire & Auto.  The local weather report is forecasting a snow storm coming in late Tuesday & Wednesday.  We could get 2 to 5" of new snow.  On Tuesday Buzzy and Carl will groom the RR bed to Lanesboro CA 12 up to CA 18.  From CA 18 the Sur Trac will climb the hill going towards US RT. 2.  We may have to turn around at Choates pasture.   Mid and late week grooming will depend on whether or not we get the snow.  Keep checking our report.  We will keep you informed.

February 7 @ 2 PM.  It is cloudy with a few snow flurries flying around.  The extended five day  weather forecast calls for cloudy with chance of snow flurries.  The Buckaroos trail system has snow cover similar to early winter riding.  The Sur Trac will be out grooming each day.  The Dick Page Ride-in and Chicken BBQ is this coming Sat. the 13th.   We start serving at 11 AM and will serve till all the chicken are gone.  There are several parking areas for you to trailer to.  Unload and take a ride on our trails.  Than stop at the Groton Town Garage, located just below the Upper Valley Grill for Chicken BBQ dinner with all the fixings.  Watch for signs on the trails.  This is a fun dinner that you just do not want to miss.  If you are trailering from I-91 on Rt. 302 there is a big parking area at Groton Tire and Auto or you can park at the Upper Valley Grill.  Coming from Barre there is the big parking lot on US Hwy RT 302 Butterfield Parking lot.  All the parking lots put you right onto Buckaroos trail system.  I will be sure and let you know when the BIG storm comes.

February 4; Trail Conditions are getting better in the Buckaroos trail system.  Buzzy has groomed all our trails. Except the trail going to US HWY RT 2 Cabot.  He is grooming there today.   Not just sure if he can make it all the way to the highway.  He may have to turn in Hookerville Cut-Off Road.  The trail rt. 2B at CA 13 off trail rt. 232 is open to Joes Pond or West Danville.  So you can ride north.  You will have to check with clubs to the north to inquiry about conditions.  The Good News is that Buckaroos of 302 have many parking areas for you to unload.  Ride our trail system, go to the Upper Valley Grill for Food, Gas and Entertainment !!

February 1;  Saturday and Sunday night Buzzy groomed the "Gore and Loop" trail rts. 302, 302C and 2004.   He also went over the hill to the RR Bed and groomed from Lanesboro CA 12 to Ricker Pond CA 4.  There is snow enough to ride these trails.  Today, Monday the Sur Trac will leave CA 10 in West Groton on trail rt. 302.  Groom over the hill to the RR Bed, down to CA 4 Ricker Pond and up rt. 232 and groom to CA 18 above New Discovery.  There he will turn and return the same trail route.  We have to ride the trail to US HWY RT. 2 to check trail conditions before we can send the groomer on that trail. 

January 31;  It was 15 below here at Jct. CA 10 this AM.  Last night Buzzy warmed up the Sur trac for a grooming trip out through the "Gore and Loop" trail rts. 302 and 302C.   Gore and Loop is snow covered and groomed good, from CA 10 over the hill to CA 5 is boney.   Best way to get to the RR bed is trail rt. 302A down to CA 7.  RR bed from Lanesboro CA 12 to Ricker Pond CA 4 is good.  Watch for the logging operations.  Sur Trac  will go out Monday  grooming from CA 4 Ricker Pond to CA 18.   At CA 13 off trail rt. 232, down trail rt. 2B there is a gate closed in Peacham.  Until there is more snow.  Trail rt. 302 from CA 4 down to Upper Valley Grill is passable.  Below Groton Village the trails are not too good.  If you are planning a snowmobile trip I suggest you contact the areas you would like to ride in to ask what the trail conditions are.  Now is the time to do the Snow Dance.   A 6" snow storm is what we need.  The riding is better than it is in July.

January 29:  Last night a snow squall blew in and dropped about 3" of snow.  Than the wind started to blow.   There is enough snow so that you do not have to worry about lubrication for your sliders.  But the trails are rock hard and many icy spots.  At 7AM It is 2 below here at Jct. CA 10 and windy.  The Groomer will not go out until we get more snow. 

January 26:  It is not raining this AM.  Temperature is 30.  Majority of the trails are in poor condition.  Trails are spotty.  You will find snow cover.  You will find very icy spots.  You will find bare ground depending  on location.  This AM the trails are hard and very minimum lubrication.   Be sure and check the areas that you are thinking of riding in.  I do not know conditions outside our system.   We need a 6 to 8" snow storm before we can groom.

January 25:  Everyone got out and enjoyed snowmobiling this past week-end.  The weather and trails were beautiful.  Get ready for a change.  The weather is in the crapper.  This AM it is 32 degrees.  Weather channels are threaten rain and warm temperatures for the next two or three days than cold will come in by the end of the week.  Sunday night Buzzy groomed the "Gore and Loop" trails 302 and 302C in hopes to lay a smooth trail before the rain.   When conditions improve and we can groom we will keep you informed.

January 22:  Last night at 6:30 PM Dave Wheatly climbed into the Sur Trac to take it for a grooming trip from CA 10 in West Groton over the hill to CA 5 and down onto the railroad bed.  Grooming down to Ricker Pond at CA 4 and turning up rt. 232 going to the bog loop.  Than CA 13 turning down on rt. 2B grooming to Kempton's fields, turn around come back to CA 13 and continuing on to CA 18 where he turned around and came back over the same trail to the railroad bed and back to home base at CA 10.  This AM the temperature is 4 above.  We are expecting rain on Monday.  Lets hope it does not happen.  Today Buzzy will fire up the Sur Trac and start grooming rt. 302 going toward the "gore" CA 9 OE 75 OE 76 up to the Butterfield parking lot and back to OE 78 up on the "loop" trail rt. 302C coming back onto rt. 302 at OE 75 back to CA 9 and down trail rt. 2004 and back home to CA 10.  Dave Wheatly will do our usual Friday and Saturday night grooming.  Stay in touch for trail conditions next week.

January 20;  Yesterday Buzzy groomed from CA 10 over the hill to the railroad bed at CA 7 down to Ricker Pond at CA 4 up rt. 232 at CA 13 he groomed down rt. 2B to Kemptons fields.  Came back to rt. 232 and continued to groom to CA 18 where he turned up the hill going to Cabot.  Turning around at US RT. 2 coming back to CA 18 down rt. 2 to CA 12 turned down the railroad bed to CA 7 turning onto rt. 302A to CA 5 and groomed over the hill back to CA 10.  The trail system is snow covered and we would rate them a 6.  This grooming route took from 8 AM to 9 PM.  There is a new logging operation at New Discovery.   Trail rt. 2 is plowed from Groton State Forest Road to the sharp turn going to Osmore Pond.  Be alert for logging equipment.

January 19;  The new snow is sticky and does not drop off the cutting blades.  We need the temperature to drop.  Today Buzzy will groom over the hill to CA 5 on rt. 302 down onto the railroad bed.  It will depend on how the snow is flowing through the blades.  If at all possible he will groom to CA 12 rt. 2 up to CA 18 and to Cabot and turn at US RT. 2.  Come back either through "lanesboro" or Ricker Pond depends on the snow conditions.  There is a new logging operation at New Discovery.  The trail rt. 2 /road will be plowed from Groton State Forest Road into Osmore Pond.  Forester Richard Greenwood has informed us that the trucking has been restricted Friday afternoon through Sunday. 

January 18;  Last nights storm dropped about 4" of snow here at Jct. CA 10 on rt. 302.  The temperature is 27 degrees.  Snow is hanging on the trees.  Buzzy is going to fire up the Sur Trac and see if the snow will groom or just roll up in a ball.   Hopefully the past few days was the January thaw and now we will settle into winter.

January 15th:   Temperatures are expected to hang in the 30's during the day and 20's at night for the next few days.  Weather permitting the Sur Trac will groom down the railroad bed, pass Upper Valley Grill, beyond Groton Village to CA 1 and turn up rt. 5 and groom as far as we can towards the "Pitstop".  Sur trac will turn around and come back to CA 4 where we will groom rt. 232 around to CA 18 and down to CA 12 on rt 2 to "lanesboro" coming back to CA 7 and up rt. 302A to CA 5 and back to CA 10.  This is a long week-end.   Weather permitting We will be grooming Sat. and Sun. night.

January 14 Doug Smith climbed into the drivers seat of the Big Blue Sur Trac and started grooming from CA 10 on rt. 302 towards the "Gore" CA 9 OE 75 OE 76 up rt. 302B to The Butterfield Parking Lot where he turn and came back to OE 76 out rt. 302 to OE 78 and climbed up the hill to groom the "loop" on trail rt. 302C back to OE 75 CA9 and CA 10.  Trails in that area are still in excellent cndition.  Lower elevations there is less snow.  No storm in sight. 

January 12:  Everyone do the snow dance !  We are in desperate need of a 6" snow storm.  Our trail system is still snow covered.  The water drains are froze up.  The higher elevation we would rate as a 7 or 8.  Use caution when you get below Groton Village.  Trail rt. 5 going down into the "pitstop" snow is very thin.  But you come back into ample snow as soon as the trail climbs in elevation.  Stay off the Lakes & Ponds ice is not thick.  Watch out for stones, in the trail,  that the groom has kicked out.  Sur Trac has to go in for service today.

January 11:  Dave Wheatley groomed all Sat. night leaving at 5 PM and arriving back at 6AM.  Dave groomed almost all the Buckaroos trail system.   Dave climbed back into the Sur Trac Sun. night to groom the railroad bed.  Thanks Dave for all the hours.  Today Monday Buzzy will fire up the Sur Trac early in the AM and start grooming from CA 10 over the hill to CA 5 down onto the railroad bed on rt. C 2/302 and groom up to "Lanesboro" .  At CA 12 he will turn up rt. 2 and continue on to CA 18 where he will climb up the hill on rt. 232 going towards Hooker Mt.   Turning around at US Hwy. Rt. 2 in Cabot.  The Sur Trac will groom back to CA 18 down to CA 12 coming back home to CA 10.  Remember the logging on the railroad bed rt. C 2/302 between Boulder Beach Rd. & Kettle Pd. Crossing.  Logging equipment have the right away.  Our trail system is all snow covered except rt. 5 going towards the "Pitstop" is a little skinny on snow,  but passable.   Do the snow dance.

January 9 Last night Buzzy climbed into the Sur Trac at 9 PM.  Left CA 10 on rt. 302 going towards the railroad bed.  He groomed down to Upper Valley Grill & General Store came back to CA 12 at "Lanesboro".  Where he turned around and came back to CA 10 and groomed towards the "Gore" CA 9 down to OE 75, OE 76 up rt. 302B to Butterfield Parking lot.  Turned around and came back to OE 76 out trail rt. 302 to OE 78 and turned up trail rt. 302C to groom the "loop" arriving back at OE 75 where he turned up rt. 302 to CA 9 and groomed down trail rt. 2004 and back to CA 10.  Out of the Sur Trac at 5:30 AM and into bed.  We will be grooming tonight, Sat.  We do need a snow storm.

January 7;  Yesterday Carl groomed the loop from CA 4 Ricker Pond to Jcts. of 2 & 232 at CA 18.  Last night Dave Wheatly climbed in the Sur Trac and groomed from rt. 302 from CA 10 to CA 9, OE 75 OE 76 up to Butterfield Parking Lot turned and came back to CA 9 where Dave turned down rt. 2004 to come back home to CA 10.  Temperatures are going to start dropping.  Trails should be good for the week-end.  We will do our usual Sat. night grooming.

HAPPY NEW YEAR Jan. 1, 2010 Another dusting of snow came last night.  The trails are snow covered but expect hazards, such as rocks rolled out by groomers, water drains that should have a culvert.  We are going out for a ride and hope that everyone else finds the time to hit the trails.  When watching Betty Cam keep an eye on the two rail fence.  It will give you an idea of the snow cover here at Jct. CA 10.  The Sur Trac was out grooming yesterday.  Hopefully trails will start to harden up and we can get on with the sport of snowmobiling and grooming.

December 31,  The temperature is 12 above and calm.  Buzzy will groom from CA 10 on rt. 302 out to the "Gore" area on rt. 302 Jcts. CA 9 OE 75 OE 76  up to Butterfield Parking Lot and back to OE 76 out to OE 78 and groom up the "loop" on trail rt. 302C.  Coming back rt. 2004 to CA 10.  There is excellent snow cover in the "Gore" and "Loop".  The Railroad bed from CA 4 to CA 12 has good snow cover and groomed good.  Keep in mind that we are still in the early stage's of grooming and trails have not reached the 8 to 10 rating.  The Northeaster that was predicted has split in two and we can expect snow fall for the next four or five days.  Hopefully we will end up with 6 to 8" of new snow on the trails by Sunday.  We will be grooming each day. Happy New Year

December 30;  It was 18 below at 7 AM here at Jct. CA 10.  We have 5 to 6 inches of new snow on the ground.  It is suppose to snow each day through Sat.  No sure if we will get a real northeaster.  Buzzy will fire up the Sur Trac and head over the hill to CA 5 and down onto the railroad bed at CA 7.  From there he will groom to CA 12 and back to CA 4.  That will give him some idea what the trail conditions are.  We definitely will be out grooming these next few days.  I am sure tht you will have good snow cover on the trails for this coming week-end.  Happy New Year

December 29;  Yesterday's snow showers turned into today's cold temperature and very windy.  There is a 2 to 3" dusting on the trails.  Use caution if you decide to go out on Buckaroos trail system.  Extended forecast is calling for a Northeaster on Friday and Saturday.  Big Blue Sur Trac will not be able to go out until we get 6 to 8" of snow. 

December 27  Mother Nature done it to us again.  At 11 PM last night it started raining and has rained stead since that time.  The trails are a soggy mess and there will be water everywhere till the temperature drops.  Have faith the temperature will drop and hopefully we will get the snow we need.  But as of right today most trails are closed.  We will keep you informed.

December 26   This afternoon Buzzy & I took a ride around some of Buckaroos trail system.   To rate the system on a 0 to 10.  When the trail has an old gravel road for a base the trails are an 8.  When the trail goes through the woods with a trail constructed base I would rate them from 4 to 6.  The railroad bed from CA 4 to CA 12 is a 9!  The trail system is all snow covered.  But be alert for trail hazards such as rocks and ditches.  There is a new Jct. between CA 4 and CA 18 on trail rt. 232.   Jct. CA 13 it is not on your latest map.  Jct. CA 13 is rt. 2 going to West Barnet and Danville. I do not know what the snow conditions are to West Barnet & Danville.   After Jan 4th there will be a Jct. off rt. 2 that will re-open the old trail rt. 233 & 234 to West Danville or Joes Pond.    4PM It is not raining or snowing.  Temperature about 28 degrees so Buzzy fired up the Sur Trac  and started grooming over the hill on rt. 302 to CA 5 down onto the railroad bed and down to CA 4.  Where he will turn up trail rt. 232 and groom to CA 18.  There he will turn the Sur Trac and come back over the same trail to CA 4.  There he will decided whether or not to go down to the Upper Valley Grill.  What the time & weather is will help him make this decision. 

December 26, 7:30 AM, The temperature is 22 degrees this AM.  No rain or snow yet.  The forecast for next five days is: Sat. 30/28 snow & rain showers, Sun.  37/24 snow & rain showers, Mon.  30/5 snow, Tues. 7/0 snow, Wed. 15/7 sun & cloudy.   The trails in high elevation are holding up good.  When you get below Upper Valley Grill the snow is a little skinning on the trail.    Buzzy and I are going to ride Buckaroos trail system today.   Will report what we find. 

December 22, 2009 It was 2 below this AM.  These cold temperatures should have all the mud and water holes froze.  What we need is a snow storm.  Buzzy fired up the Sur Trac this AM.  He will groom out trail rt. 2004 to CA 9 turn right onto trail rt. 302.  Come back to CA 10 over the hill to CA 5 down to the railroad bed at CA 6.  Continue down trail rt. 302 to CA 4 past the Upper Valley Grill & General Store to Groton Village.  He will turn in at Matt Puffers garage right off the railroad bed to park the Sur Trac in the garage for the night.  This is a 2010 Sur Trac so it is time for a 50 hour service.  The Sur Trac will be serviced on Wed.  Will have a report on Thursday.

December 21, 2009 It is 8 above zero this AM.  There was quite a bit of snowmobile traffic by yesterday.  Everyone is excited to find some snow.  The snow has been reduced to about 8 to 10" depending on where you are.  Snow is thin down at CA 1 in Ryegate.  This AM Buzzy will groom to U. S. Rt. 2 in Cabot.  The grooming route will be from CA 10, CA 5, CA 6, CA 12 at "Lanesboro" he will turn up rt. 2 to CA 18 and up the hill to Choates Pasture, up Hooker Mt. down onto Hookerville Cut-Off Road.  He will probably turn in the fields just before US Rt. 2.  It will depend on the snow cover.  This will be a long day arriving back at CA 10 after dark.  Remember to use caution and stay out of areas that have no snow cover.  Hopefully we will get snow soon.

December 20, 2009 At 4 PM Buzzy fired up the Sur Trac, climbed into the drivers seat and started grooming from CA 10 over the hill on rt. 302 to CA 5 and down rt. 302A to the railroad bed at CA 7.  From there the Sur Trac made it's way down to CA 6 CA 4 past the Upper Valley Grill & General Store where he turned around and came back to CA 4 CA 6 CA 7 up rt. 302A to CA 5 getting back home at 8:15PM.

December 18, 2009: GOOD NEWS NOTICE   Trail route 232 from CA 4 to CA 18 is open.  Club Officers met with the Groton Selectboard last night and was granted permission to use the Class 4 road as an alternate route.  Watch for the signs that will direct you to the road.  Please use extreme caution while traveling this short stretch of plowed road.  There are families living on this Class 4 road.  Officers of Buckaroos of 302  are working with the Agent and Landowner to get the original trail re-opened.  We also want to reminder everyone to be sure and STOP at all the STOP signs on the railroad bed from CA 1 to CA 12 trail routes 302 and C2/302.   Thank you and enjoy.  We are looking forward to reporting daily grooming reports for Buzzy's Grooming. 

December 17, 2009 At 6 AM It is 2 below Zero here at CA 10.  Buzzy is pulling on warm clothes to go out and fire up Big Blue Sur Trac for today's grooming.  Buzzy will leave CA 10 and go over the hill to CA 5 down to the railroad bed at CA 6.  From there he will groom down to CA 4. down to the Upper Valley Grill.  Continuing down through Groton Village on the railroad bed to CA1 .  There he will turn up trail rt. 5 and groom to the "pitstop" where he meets the Topsham groomer.  Here Buzzy will turn around for the grooming trip back to CA 10.  Arriving home after dark.  This cold temperature is helping to freeze up water and mud holes.  We have sufficient snow cover.  BUT you must ride with caution because we do need snow.  Be alert for waterbars and all kinds of trail hazards. 

December 16, 2009 Early AM Buzzy fired up the Sur Trac and headed over the hill from CA 10 on trail rt. 302 to CA 5 down trail rt. 302A to the Railroad bed at CA 7 groomed down to CA 6.  At. CA 4 he turned up trail rt. 232 to 5 corners at the top of the hill.  He turned onto the Old County Road because there is a short land closure at 5 corners.  Buzzy traveled down the Old County Road till he came back onto trail rt. 232.  It was necessary to do this because we had to open gates that are trail rt. 232.  Buzzy groomed on trail rt. 232 to the new Jct. CA 13 where you can turn onto Peacham's 4 foot trail to West Danville.  At CA 13 Buzzy groomed to CA 18 and turn down trail rt. 2 grooming through to CA 12 on to the railroad bed at "Lanesboro".  Here he turned down trail rt. C2/302 to CA 7 and beyond to CA 6 where he turned up trail rt. 302 to CA 5 and came back over the hill to CA 10.  Arriving back home at 6 PM.

December 16, 2009 There is a temporary trail closure on trail rt. 232 between CA 4 and CA 13.  We are going to the Groton Selectboard meeting tomorrow night to ask that the Old County Road be open to snowmobile traffic.  We will keep you informed.  You are able to ride from CA 12 to CA 18 to CA 13.  At CA 13 you can turn onto Peacham's 4 foot trail to West Danville

December 14. 2009 Buzzy's Grooming with the new Big Blue Sur Trac started at CA 10 and went west to CA 9 out "in the Gore" to OE 75, OE 76, OE 78, up to Butterfield Parking lot and back to CA 10.  The "loop" trail has been cleared of trees but we have not been there with the Sur Trac.  All the gates are open.