| Club History: The Blue Mountain Snowdusters club was founded in 1974 by a group of snowmobile enthusiasts in the local community who wanted to promote the enjoyment of the outdoor trail system. Unlike other clubs in the state, this club was not dedicated solely to snowmobiling - it included cross-country skiers as well. The founding members had a keen interest in conserving the recreational trails, promoting well being in the community, and giving to those in need. In support of these ideals, the Blue Mountain Snowdusters were the founders of the Grantham “Old Home Day” and we have made annual donations to Easter Seals for more than 25 years.
(Another beautiful day on the trails.) We're moving to expand our community involvement by inviting anyone interested in preserving, working on, and supporting our trail system to join the Blue Mountain Snowdusters Outdoor Recreation Club. Some of the many uses for our trails include hiking, mountain biking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. Through our similar interests and individual contributions we can be assured that future generations will also enjoy our beautiful outdoor trail system. It is critically important that every trail system user acknowledge the generosity and respect the rights of every landowner that has shared access to their property with us. If *any* trail system is to survive, we must all take an active part in protecting and preserving each part of the trail system. You can do your part by: staying out of environmentally sensitive or unauthorized or posted areas, staying on the established trails at all times, practicing a carry in-carry out policy, and reporting any suspicious and/or abusive behavior that you see on the trail system. We should all strive to leave the trails in better shape than we found them. Every small contribution that you make helps strengthen our relationship with landowners and the general public while every bit of abuse by ANY user of the trail system hurts us and threatens our recreational opportunities. In keeping with tradition, the Blue Mountain Snowdusters continue to be an "outdoor recreation" club inviting members to use the trail system for multiple uses such as: horseback riding, mountain biking, snowshoeing, leaf peeping, walking, cross country skiing, and hiking, as well as those who ride snowmobiles. Please respect all posted trail use restrictions on our trail system!
*Club members* volunteer their time and contribute an impressive amount of sweat equity to maintain the trail systems and two warm up huts year round. The maintenance cycle starts in the spring when work crews clear any debris that has fallen and may be blocking the trails, work on the rerouting of trails as necessary, and to rebuild or replace any damaged bridges. This is a labor intensive and challenging process that is usually completed by the time falls rolls around. Once sufficient snow falls the trail master oversees our groomer operators, who work several times a week grooming and maintaining the trails with both personal and club owned trail grooming equipment. This year around trail maintenance makes for nice smooth trails for all to enjoy! The Blue Mountain Snowdusters have two warm-up huts on our trail system where those enjoying the trail system can come in and warm up on a cold winter day, or get out of the warm summer rain. These huts are owned and maintained by the BMSD club and club members. Club members build, paint, clean, and provide firewood for these huts - please help us to maintain these facilities by respecting them and keeping them inviting and comfortable rest stops while your on the trail system.
(The "nearly" annual radar run, held on Stocker Pond.)
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Last Updated On: 8/23/2007
