9211-R1_MSA_November2025_Newsletter

Community Spirit Bridges the Gap: Chapman Ridge Runners and Mapleton ATV Clubs Collaborate on Trail Improvements

W hen it comes to maintain ing vital recreational trails, two local clubs are proving that collaboration is the key to suc cess. The Chapman Ridge Run ners Snowmobile Club and the Mapleton ATV Club have teamed up this summer for a series of significant bridge replacement projects, ensuring the longevity and safety of shared trails for

enthusiasts of all seasons. Their efforts kicked off with the ambitious replacement of “Buster’s Bridge” on Trail #74, famously known as the “Scopan Trail.” This historic path, originally blazed by “Buster” McPherson decades ago to reach Scopan Lake from his Castle Hill home, has long been a cherished part of the local trail system. Buster

and his family dedicated years to maintaining and grooming the trail before it was officially incor porated into the Chapman Club’s network. The two clubs worked tirelessly, transporting materials and equipment a considerable distance into the remote trail location, demonstrating remark able dedication to preserving this piece of local history.

MSA MEMBERS CHANGE OF ADDRESS Let us know when your USPS mailing address has changed - so you won’t miss an issue of the Maine Snowmobiler Members Name: _____________________________________ Old Mailing Address: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ NEW MAILING ADDRESS: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Mail to: Maine Snowmobile Association, PO Box 80, Augusta, ME 04332 fax: 207-622-7669 or e-mail info to: editor@mesnow.com

TO OUR VALUED LANDOWNERS THANK YOU!!! This letter is presented to you, our valued landowners, for your continued support of our recreational sport of snowmobiling. Through your generosity, by allowing us to use your land , we can continue to pursue our sport. The Maine Snowmobile Association, all its clubs and our members wish to say a heartfelt THANK YOU!!! For the opportunity to enjoy our chosen sport. We offer our respect and gratitude for your permission and support by permitting us to travel, groom and maintain tails on your land. We pledge to follow your direction, to use only those trials, which you have designated, and to make certain our membership understands the great gift we enjoy. We pledge to work together with you with care and respect for all the common goals and needs that affect us all. THANK YOU LANDOWNERS from all of us .

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