Drift Dusters Snowmobile Club

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Drift Dusters Snowmobile Club

A family friendly snowmobile club that is based in Derby, Vermont on the US/Canada Border.

Officers:
President- Sean Selby
Vice President - Michael Koehler
Treasurer - Tyler Bonneau
Secretary - Jay Catalano
Directors:
Darrin Annis
Tommy Charest
Raul Torres
Brian Dubois
Rich Connolly
Dan Gosselin
Roger Gosselin
Don Green
Ed Jenness
Hans Laggis
VACANT
Ben Wheeler

Membership Chairperson:
Alta Jenness

Groomer Operators:
Dan Gosselin (Coordinator)
Mike Judd
Johnny Jacobs
Roger Gosselin
Brian Dubois
Tyler Bonneau
Brandon Phillips

Trails Coordinator:
Brandon Phillips

06/10/2026

Time to put the drags away for the summer! 😴

04/21/2026

We don’t just connect trails, we create experiences.

Drift Dusters is built around the rider. That means family-friendly riding, consistent conditions, and places to stop, regroup, and enjoy the day.

Whether you’re pulling into the Drift Dusters Border Hut, taking a break at the Drift Dusters Warming Hut, or crossing the Drift Dusters Founders Bridge, you’re part of something more than a ride through.

We take pride in making our system a place people come to, not just pass by.

Cast your vote for us through VAST - Vermont Association of Snow Travelers website. See link in comments. 👇

04/16/2026

Drift Dusters doesn’t just groom trails, we build them.

From early season base work to late season preservation, our operators go beyond routine grooming to deliver a consistent, high-quality product. That means taking the extra time to reinforce wet areas with biodegradable softwood, allowing water to flow while maintaining a stable riding surface above it.

It’s not the easy way. It’s the right way.

If you’ve ridden our American Made Trail system 🇺🇸, you’ve seen the difference.

Support Drift Dusters for recognition through Vermont Association of Snow Travelers and help highlight the work that goes into every mile.

Vote Drift Dusters for Best Groomed Trails 2026. Link in comments. 👇

Due May 1‼️

04/07/2026

VAST and Drift Dusters Stand with Vermont Landowners - REPEAL ACT 181‼️

An important message from VAST - Vermont Association of Snow Travelers that is endorsed by our club.

Over the past decade, Vermont’s land-use regulations have grown increasingly complex and restrictive for the people who live, work, and invest in the state. What was once a balanced approach to conservation and development has, in many cases, shifted toward policies that place heavier burdens on landowners, farmers, and small businesses.

Organizations like VAST have engaged in good-faith discussions with groups such as the Vermont Natural Resources Council, the Audubon Society, Act 250/Act 181 regulators, and the Conservation Land Trusts.

The goal has been simple: to highlight the real-world impacts these policies have on working Vermonters and to advocate for a more practical, balanced path forward.

Too often, those concerns have been dismissed. Stakeholders on the ground—those who steward the land, maintain access to it, and rely on it for their livelihoods—have been told that their perspectives are either overstated or unnecessary. That disconnect has contributed to growing frustration across the
state.

Since the passage of H.325 into Act 181 in 2024, some legislative turnover has occurred, particularly within the House and Senate Environment Committees. While new voices bring opportunity, many Vermonters feel there is still insufficient representation of landowners, farmers, outdoor recreationists, and the broader rural economy.

This is not a call to abandon conservation. It is a call to restore balance—ensuring that environmental stewardship goes hand in hand with economic sustainability and respect for those who live and work on the land. It is also a call to leadership in the Vermont Legislature to do what the people want in the people’s house, not use their position to push their own agendas.

Vermonters deserve a system that listens, adapts, and reflects their needs. VAST recommends the Vermont Legislature repeal ACT 181!

Finally, the path forward is ultimately in the hands of voters. This fall’s elections are an opportunity to support leaders who will prioritize practical solutions, local input, and a more balanced vision for Vermont’s future. Prior to that, there will be many attempts in the last few weeks of the session to avoid repealing ACT 181 or to delay the inevitable by pushing back deadlines. Those actions are not what Vermont needs. We need our legislature to take all of our concerns about ACT 181 seriously and objectively and do what the people of Vermont want and need.

04/01/2026

Those who spent time behind the handlebars know this was a strong season, despite variable weather and a shortened finish.

Our operators stayed ready and responded when conditions demanded it. That meant late-night runs during dinner hours, early mornings while families were still asleep, and daytime work while others were out riding. Coverage was deliberate and timed to protect trail quality.

The results were evident as you entered Drift Dusters territory.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞-𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬-𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

Groomers are deployed based on conditions, not routine. Operators are trained across the entire system, allowing us to address problem areas quickly and effectively. Snow was moved where it was needed to cover bare spots and crossings. That work is labor-intensive and requires experience.

We are asking for your feedback. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your assessment of this season. Our volunteers put in consistent, demanding work. Recognition such as Best Groomed Trails or Best Signed Trails reflects that effort and supports continued operations.

We appreciate your time and your support.

https://vtvast.org/trail-awards-nomination-form.html
Club Name: Drift Dusters Snowmobile Club
County: Orleans County
Submissions are due by May 1!

03/31/2026

Spring has officially arrived in the Northeast Kingdom and the time has come to wrap up the 2026 season.

We are grateful for the members that have supported us and continue to support us. As important as the trails are, they wouldn't exist without the continued dedication of our members, supporters, volunteers, and most importantly our landowners.

Thank you to those who purchased an early bird trail pass and will do so again next season. Your positive outlook season after season allows us to operate and keep the doors open. This club belongs to you, and we couldn't do it without you.

We ask that you take a few moments of your time to fill out this brief form on your thoughts of how we did this season. Our volunteers work tirelessly day in and day out and we would love to see them rewarded with Best Groomed Trails or Best Signed Trails. We appreciate your support and nomination!
https://vtvast.org/trail-awards-nomination-form.html

Club Name: Drift Dusters Snowmobile Club
County: Orleans County
Submissions are due by May 1!

Stay tuned for our post with club data from the 2026 season.

03/26/2026

Trail Report 3/26/26

Trail 2001 F is now closed. There is no parking available on the Drift Dusters system and only our upper elevations remain open and accessible to local landowners or via Brighton Snowmobile Club Trail 111.

Grooming operations have stopped but we are taking advantage of getting out before the ground thaws to de-brush our wet areas. Chef Brandon just completed this section of 105 A in Derby in his Kingdom lawncare excavator. Thanks Brandon!

03/23/2026

Trail Update 3-23-26

We have adjusted our trail conditions after riding them yesterday.

Parking is available at the Seymour Lake Fishing Access but conditions will be thin and rocky until you get up high.

The Morgan Country Store is accessible - again thin but passable.

Grooming operations are still on hold as trails are mostly flat.

Brighton Snowmobile Club has groomed so trail conditions East of Vt Route 114 should be great!

03/22/2026

Trail Update 3-22-26

Yesterday we received 4" of wet snow with an additional 3" through the night.

We have reopened our upper elevation trails to connect with Brighton Snowmobile Club. This will give you access to a good chunk of trail in Essex County.

Parking is available at the Seymour Lake Fishing Access and conditions will be thin (but passable) until you get up high.

Grooming operations are still on hold as trails should still be mostly flat. No businesses are accessible from our trail system.

03/13/2026

All of our trails are now closed. ⛔️

If Mother Nature chooses to cooperate we will reevaluate the existing base and reopen as appropriate.

Stay tuned.

Address

118 Fish And Game Road
Derby Line, VT
05829

Website

http://www.driftdusters.com/

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